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  • Page 1 ESC4000 G4 Series 2U Rackmount Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVME storage device ..2-19 Expansion slots..................2-23 2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card ............2-23 2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card ..........2-26 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card ..........2-40 Cable connections ................... 2-41 SATA/SAS backplane cabling ..............2-42...
  • Page 4 Internal connectors .................. 4-10 Onboard LEDs ..................4-20 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Managing and updating your BIOS ............5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..............5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ............... 5-4 BIOS setup program .................. 5-6 5.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents Advanced menu ..................5-11 5.5.1 Trusted Computing..............5-12 5.5.2 ACPI Settings ................5-12 5.5.3 Smart Settings................5-13 5.5.4 Super IO Configuration ............. 5-13 5.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ..........5-14 5.5.6 Onboard LAN Configuration ............. 5-17 5.5.7 APM ..................5-18 5.5.8 PCI Subsystem Settings ............
  • Page 6 ..........7-8 ® Installing the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapters driver ........7-10 VGA driver installation ................7-13 ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation ....7-15 Appendix Z11PG-D16 block diagram ..................A-2 Notices ........................A-3 ASUS contact information ..................A-5...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 9 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    2 x AC Power Cables Accessory box 8 x 6+2 pin VGA Power cables 4 x ASUS CPU 8-pin Power cables 4 x GPU air ducts (for Nvidia/AMD) 4 x Mylar for GPU air ducts for AMD GPU 2 x CPU heatsinks...

  • Page 13: Serial Number Label

    Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. See the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

  • Page 14: System Specifications

    1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series servers features the ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series server board. The server supports Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family Series plus other latest ® ® technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X...
  • Page 15 RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) Optional kits: Optional kits: ASUS PIKE II 3008 ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card 8-port SAS HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108...
  • Page 16 1 x Power switch/LED 1 x Location switch/LED 1 x Storage Device Access LED 1 x Message LED 2 x LAN LED OS Support Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ (continued on the next page) Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 17 Always use PSUs with the same watt and power rating. Combining PSUs with different wattage (e.g. 1 x 1600 W + 1 x 2000 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage to your system. Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 18: Front Panel Features

    Steel handle Steel handle Power Location button button USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports Q-code/Port 80 LED Front panel LED ESC4000 G4S Steel handle Steel handle Hot-swap 2.5-inch Storage Device Bays Power Location button button USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Features

    Power cord connector and 4 Full-length Expansion slots Redundant power supply • The rear I/O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The DM_LAN1 port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller only. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 20: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. ESC4000 G4 Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board System fans SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) PCI-E expansion boards (hidden)
  • Page 21 A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-11...
  • Page 22 ESC4000 G4S Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board System fans Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card Internal SAS/HBA/ Storage bracket Cache Vault Power...

  • Page 23: Led Information

    Location button with LED Power button with LED LAN2 LED Storage device Access LED LAN1 LED Message LED ESC4000 G4X Location button with LED Power button with LED LAN2 LED Storage device Access LED LAN1 LED Message LED ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-13...
  • Page 24 ESC4000 G4S Location button with LED Power button with LED LAN2 LED Storage device Access LED LAN1 LED Message LED Display Icon Description status Power button with LED System power on No activity Storage device access Blinking Data activity System is normal; no incoming event...

  • Page 25: Lan (Rj-45) Leds

    No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Dedicated Management LAN LEDs (for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM and DM_LAN1) ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE...

  • Page 26: Storage Device Status Leds

    1.7.3 Storage Device status LEDs ESC4000 G4 Red LED Green LED ESC4000 G4S Red LED Green LED SATA/SAS Storage Device LED Description GREEN SATA/SAS storage device power ON Storage device has failed and should be swapped immediately GREEN/ Blinking RAID rebuilding...

  • Page 27: Q-Code/Port 80 Status Leds

    CPU PM CSR programming 0xD2 Progress CPU PM MSR programming 0xD3 Progress CPU PM PSTATE transition 0xD4 Progress CPU PM driver exit 0xD5 Progress CPU PM On ready to boot event (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-17...
  • Page 28 Q-Code table Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 0x90 Progress BDS started 0x91 Progress Connect device event 0x92 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x93 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x94 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x95 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x96 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x97 Progress Console outout connect event...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

  • Page 30: Chassis Cover

    Chassis cover There are three parts of the chassis cover you may remove. The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. To remove the rear chassis cover: Release the two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the chassis.
  • Page 31 Slide the chassis cover towards the front to disengage it from the chassis and lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 32: Air Duct

    2.1.1 Air duct The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. To remove the air duct: Remove the three screws as shown below. Lift the air duct to remove it from the chassis.
  • Page 33 Align and replace the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis. Secure the air duct to the chassis with three screws removed earlier. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 34: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
  • Page 35 CPU Carrier into the socket to prevent damaging the CPU pins on the socket. The heatsink for ESC4000 G4 Series differs between CPU1 and CPU2, please refer to the illustration below for more information on the heatsink and the corresponding CPU socket. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...
  • Page 36 Twist each of the four screws with a screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one in a diagonal sequence to completely secure the heatsink. The heatsink screws are T30 models. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is recommended. Reinstall the air duct.

  • Page 37: System Memory

    128GB, 256GB, and 512GB DCPMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing only one DIMM in a single CPU configuration, install the DIMM on either A1 or B1.
  • Page 38 Recommended memory configuration for 1 CPU Configuration 1 CPU Configuration 1 DIMM • 2 DIMMs • • 6 DIMMs • • • • • • 8 DIMMs • • • • • • • • Recommended memory configuration for 2 CPU Configuration 2 CPU Configuration 1 DIMM • 2 DIMMs • • 4 DIMMs • • 12 DIMMs •...
  • Page 39 AD - APP DIRECT MODE MM - MEMORY MODE AD+MM - MIXED MODE DRAM1 - RDIMM, RDIMM 3DS, LRDIMM, LRDIMM 3DS DRAM2 - RDIMM only DRAM3 - RDIMM, RDIMM 3DS, LRDIMM DCPMM - DC PERSISTENT MEMORY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-11...
  • Page 40 2 CPU Configuration (symmetric population) 2 CPU Configuration (symmetric population) Modes DIMM_C1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 DRAM 2 DRAM 2 DCPMM DRAM 2 AD+MM DRAM 3 DRAM 3 DCPMM DRAM 3 DCPMM DRAM 1 DRAM1 DCPMM DRAM 1 DRAM1 AD+MM DCPMM DRAM 3 DRAM3 2 CPU Configuration (symmetric population) Modes...
  • Page 41 Asymmetric Population (2nd Socket has no DCPMM DIMM) Modes DIMM_M1 DIMM_L1 DIMM_K2 DIMM_K1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 AD - APP DIRECT MODE DRAM1 - RDIMM, RDIMM 3DS, LRDIMM, LRDIMM 3DS DCPMM - DC PERSISTENT MEMORY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-13...
  • Page 42 2 CPU Configuration with 2 DCPMM DIMMs (asymmetric population) 2 CPU Configuration (asymmetric population) Modes DIMM_C1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 2 CPU Configuration (asymmetric population) Modes DIMM_F1 DIMM_E1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 2 CPU Configuration (asymmetric population) Modes DIMM_J1 DIMM_H1 DIMM_G2 DIMM_G1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 2 CPU Configuration (asymmetric population) Modes DIMM_M1 DIMM_L1 DIMM_K2 DIMM_K1 DRAM 1...
  • Page 43 To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM.

  • Page 44: Storage Devices

    Storage devices The ESC4000 G4 series supports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA/SAS storage devices, or U.2 drives. For the ESC4000 G4 system, the storage device installed in the drive bay connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane. 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device ESC4000 G4 Press the spring lock.
  • Page 45 Place the SATA/SAS storage device into the storage device cage. Secure the SATA/SAS storage device with four (4) screws. Connect the SATA and power cable to your SATA/SAS storage device. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-17...
  • Page 46 Align and replace the SATA/SAS storage device and storage device cage assembly into the chassis. Secure the SATA/SAS storage device and storage device cage assembly to the chassis using the four (4) screws removed earlier. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to install the other SATA/SAS storage device. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 47: Installing The 2.5-Inch Sata/Sas/Nvme Storage Device

    Replace the drive tray. Refer to section ESC4000 G4 under 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device for the steps on replacing the drive tray. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the other SATA/SAS/NVME storage device. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-19...
  • Page 48 (optional) Connect the NVME cable to your NVME device. The NVME cable is optional, for more information about the optional NVME cable, please visit www.asus.com/ support. (optional) Replace the storage device cage. Refer to section ESC4000 G4X under 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device for the steps on replacing the storage device cage.
  • Page 49 ESC4000 G4S For the ESC4000 G4S, the NVME storage devices may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: Storage device bay 7 and 8 Press the spring lock. Pull the tray lever outwards to remove the drive tray.
  • Page 50 Place the SATA/SAS storage device into the storage device tray then secure it with four screws. Insert the storage device tray and storage device assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

  • Page 51: Expansion Slots

    The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that supports one x16 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards and one x8 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing ASUS PCI-E x8 low profile cards. To install PCI-E expansion cards to the riser card: Remove the two (2) screws that secure the riser card to the chassis.
  • Page 52 Remove the two (2) screws from the metal brackets on the riser card (A), then remove the metal brackets from the riser card (B). Prepare the expansion cards. Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure to make the necessary hardware settings.
  • Page 53 The expansion card fits in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it. Secure the riser card with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in step 1. PCI-E slot riser card and expansion card assembly ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-25...

  • Page 54: Installing An Asus Pike Ii Card

    You may install an ASUS PIKE II card to the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket located in the front of the system (ESC4000 G4 and ESC4000 G4S only) or the riser bracket located in the rear of the system. An additional Cache Vault Flash Module can also be installed in the ESC4000 G4 and ESC4000 G4S server systems.
  • Page 55 (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card. Card bracket Remove the two screws on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then remove the card bracket (B). Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal...
  • Page 56 Align the two (2) screw washers to the two screw holes on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then secure the bundled screws to the screw washers from the bottom of the ASUS PIKE II card (B). Align and install the Cache Vault Flash...
  • Page 57 Install the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket and secure it with the screw removed earlier. Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 2 on the backplane using two mini- SAS HD cables. connector 1...
  • Page 58 Remove the three (3) cables on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder (A), then release the two (2) screws on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder (B). From the back of the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, push the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder out of the server system.
  • Page 59 Module clip. Insert the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder into the server system (A), then connect the cable from the Cache Vault Power Module to the cable from the Cache Vault Flash Module (B). ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-31...
  • Page 60 Reconnect the three (3) cables to the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, ensure that the cables are not placed on top of the Cache Vault Power Module. Secure the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in step 14.
  • Page 61 ESC4000 G4S Remove the default cable from the motherboard and the backplane. Release the four (4) thumbscrews on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-33...
  • Page 62 Remove the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder from the server system. Remove the two (2) screws from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket. Remove the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket from the server system. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 63 (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card. Card bracket Remove the two screws on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then remove the card bracket (B). Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal...
  • Page 64 Align the two (2) screw washers to the two screw holes on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then secure the bundled screws to the screw washers from the bottom of the ASUS PIKE II card (B). Align and install the Cache Vault Flash...
  • Page 65 Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, then secure the clip with the bundled three (3) screws and three (3) bundled nuts. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the Cache Vault Power Module clip. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-37...
  • Page 66 Vault Power Module to the cable from the Cache Vault Flash Module (B). Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 2 on the backplane using two mini- SAS HD cables.
  • Page 67 ASUS PIKE II connector 1 Install the ASUS PIKE II card to the riser card. Ensure that the metal cover is inserted and firmly seated in place. Refer to section 2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card for the steps on installing an expansion card to the riser card.

  • Page 68: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the Standard Interrupt assignments table for more information.

  • Page 69: Cable Connections

    System fan connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN6, and FRNT_FAN7 to system fans) Auxiliary Panel connectors (from motherboard to front I/O board) Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ISATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA backplane board) ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-41...

  • Page 70: Sata/Sas Backplane Cabling

    SATA/SAS backplane cabling ESC4000 G4 connect to mini-SAS HD connectors 1 and 2 on the motherboard or ASUS PIKE II connectors. With two mini- connects 8-pin plugs from SAS HD cables connected, a total number of 8 SAS/SATA power supply*...
  • Page 71 8-pin plugs from power supply* connect to mini-SAS HD connectors 1 and 2 on the motherboard or ASUS PIKE II connectors. With two mini-SAS HD cables connected, a total number of 8 SAS/SATA storage devices can be supported ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 72: Removable/Optional Components

    Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. You may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: System fans Redundant power supply units Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.

  • Page 73: Redundant Power Supply Units

    Hold the PSU lever, press the PSU latch (A) then carefully pull the PSU out of the system chassis (B). PSU lever Prepare the replacement PSU. Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in place. Replacement PSU ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-45...
  • Page 74 • The system automatically combines the two power supply modules as a single one. The combined output power varies with input voltages. Refer to the table below for details. Input Voltage Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 100V—127Vac, 12.9A, 50-60Hz 1000W 200V—240Vac, 9.5A, 50-60Hz 1600W...

  • Page 75: U.2 Drives

    Refer to section 2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVME storage device for the steps on installing a 2.5-inch drive to the storage device bay. Remove the OCuLink cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket. OCuLink cable 2 OCuLink cable 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-47...
  • Page 76 Connect the OCuLink cables to the corresponding slots located on the backplane. Ensure to connect OCuLink cable 1 to the OCUPCIE8 connector, and OCuLink cable 2 to the OCUPCIE7 connector. PWR2 PWR1 MSAS_HD2 OCUPCIE7 BPSMB1 BP6LX2LE12G Connect OCuLink cable 2 to OCUPCIE7 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 CON1 FRNT_FAN3...
  • Page 77 ESC4000 G4S For the ESC4000 G4S, the NVME drives may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: Storage device bay 7 and 8 To install a U.2 drive: Install the U.2 drive to storage device bay 7 or 8.
  • Page 78 Connect the OCuLink cables to the corresponding slots located on the backplane. Ensure to connect OCuLink cable 1 to the OCUPCIE8 connector, and OCuLink cable 2 to the OCUPCIE7 connector. Connect OCuLink cable 1 to OCUPCIE8 Connect OCuLink cable 2 to OCUPCIE7 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 79: Installing Accelerators

    GPU card. To do this, get a mylar (A) then attach it to the air duct (B) as shown. The mylar is bundled with the system and included in the accessory box. GPU air duct mylar mylar ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-51...
  • Page 80 The Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card will not work, or may even cause damage to the system, if the dongle is not used. The ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable may be used to connect to the GPU card and 6-pin power connector.
  • Page 81 From inside the air duct, secure the air duct to the accelerator with two screws. Connect the GPU power cable, dongle, or ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable to the connector on the accelerator as shown. For Intel/AMD/Nvidia GPU card installation...
  • Page 82 Get the bracket and place it on a flat and stable surface. Remove the screws on the metal covers (A) then remove the metal covers (B). Insert the GPU cables into the opening on the bracket. Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator into the card slot on the bracket. Ensure the card is completely seated on the slot.
  • Page 83 Attach the other end of the GPU power cable (6-pin power connector) to an available 6-pin power connector in front of the accelerator bracket. Secure the accelerator brackets to the server chassis with two screws. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-55...
  • Page 84 2-56 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 85: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.

  • Page 86: Rail Kit

    Rail Kit The rail kit package includes: 2 x 1200 mm rack rails (or 2 x 1000 mm rack rails) Rack rails Rear end Front end 4 x #6-32X4L screws 4 x M4X4L screws 8 x #10-32 screws 8 x ø17.1 screws (or 10 x #10-32 screws for 1000 mm rack rails) 2 x M5X20L screws •...

  • Page 87: Attaching The Rack Rails

    Installing the rack rail To install the rack rails into the rack: 1. Select a desired space on the rack. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. Align and insert the front end of the Front rack post Front end of rack rail appropriate rack rail (left and right) into the front rack post. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...
  • Page 88 Rear rack post Press the spring lock on the rear end of the rack rail and insert the studs into Spring lock the selected mounting holes on the rear rack post. Rear end of rack rail Slide the intermediate rail out of the outer rail until it clicks to a stop. Intermediate rail Outer rail Slide the inner rail out of the intermediate rail until it clicks to a stop. Slide the white release tab outwards and remove the inner rail completely from the intermediate rail. Inner rail Intermediate rail Blue release tab White release tab The blue release tab is available on 1200 mm rack rails. This blue release tab is used to further extend or retract the inner rail. Repeat steps 2 to 5 for the other rack rail.
  • Page 89 Align the inner rails with the studs on both sides of the server system, install the inner rails to the server system, then slide the inner rails toward the rear of the server system until it locks in place. Secure the inner rails on both sides of the server system using the #6-32X4L screws. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...
  • Page 90 Align the server system and gently insert it into the rack rails. 10. (optional) Use the M5X20L screws to Front rack post Front end of rack rail secure the rack rails to the rack post. 11. Gently push the server system until it is completely installed into the rack rail. (optional) For 1200 mm rack rails, if the inner rail clicks to a stop while you are installing the server system into the rack rails, slide the blue release tab outwards and gently push the server system until it is completely installed into the rack rail. Inner rail Intermediate rail Blue release tab White release tab The blue release tab is available on 1200 mm rack rails. This blue release tab is used to further extend or retract the inner rail.
  • Page 91 ESC4000 G4 Front View ESC4000 G4X Front View ESC4000 G4S Front View ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 92: Cable Management Arm (Optional For 1200 Mm Rack Rails)

    Cable management arm (optional for 1200 mm rack rails) You can install an additional cable management arm (CMA) to the rack rails to help you manage the cables from your server system. The CMA is designed with movable parts that allow you to move the server system along the rack rail without the need to remove the CMA. Outer receptor Hook and loop fasteners Inner receptor Pivot receptor Cable fasteners 3.2.1 Attaching the cable management arm Installing the cable management arm To install the cable management arm: 1.
  • Page 93 The installation steps in this section uses a Left pivot configuration as an example, the installation steps for a Right pivot configuration is similar. Align and connect the inner receptor on the CMA with the connector on the inner rail. Align and connect the outer receptor on the CMA with the connector on the intermediate rail. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...
  • Page 94 Align and connect the pivot receptor on the CMA with the connector on the other intermediate rail. Pass the cables from the server system through the hook and loop fasteners and the cable fasteners on the CMA to complete. Hook and loop fasteners Cable fasteners 3-10 Chapter 3: Installation Options...

  • Page 95: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

    Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

  • Page 96: Z11Pg-D16 Motherboard Layout

    Z11PG-D16 Motherboard layout Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 97 14. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) 4-18 15. USB 3.0 connectors (OCUUSB1) 4-19 Onboard LEDs Page Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) 4-20 Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) 4-20 Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1) 4-21 Message LED (MESLED1) 4-21 Location LED (LOCLED2) 4-22 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 98: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 99 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN ® 1/2 controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...
  • Page 100 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware when it becomes corrupted. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 101 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...
  • Page 102 PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 103 IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 104: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. OCUPCIE connectors (OCUPCIE1-2) Connects the PCIE signal to the front riser card or NVME port on the backplane. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-10...
  • Page 105 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-11...
  • Page 106 Fan Wafer connector (10-pin FAN_WAFER1) This connector connects to the backplane and or FPB depending on the model, and allows you to control the fan speed and control signals. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch.
  • Page 107 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-13...
  • Page 108 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1) This connector allows you to install M.2 devices.
  • Page 109 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-15...
  • Page 110 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 111 These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. LAN activity LED and USB port (2-pin LAN3_LED, LAN4_LED, USB ports) These leads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs and USB ports on the front panel. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-17...
  • Page 112 VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to support Intel VMD RAID function. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-18...
  • Page 113 USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. (OCUUSB1 connector is used for the front USB panel by default). ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-19...

  • Page 114: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
  • Page 115 The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 4-21...
  • Page 116 Location LED (LOCLED2) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-22...

  • Page 117: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 118: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 119: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select Start EzFlash.

  • Page 120: Bupdater Utility

    The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press <Enter>. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 121 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 122: Bios Setup Program

    If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press <F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 123: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the event log settings Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Security For changing the security settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Save & Exit For selecting the exit options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 124: Menu Items

    5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item then press <Enter>.

  • Page 125: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 126: Performance Tuning Menu

    Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for different scenarios. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] O ptimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. [By Workload] O ptimize for different kinds of workloads. Select this option, then select a workload type from the >>...

  • Page 127: Advanced Menu

    Operate with an ambient temperature of 25°C or lower for optimized performance. Power Balancer [Disabled] Select [Enable Auto] to dynamically adjust the frequency of all CPU cores based on the current utilization, delivering better performance per watt for improved system energy efficiency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-11...

  • Page 128: Trusted Computing

    5.5.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not effective with some OS.

  • Page 129: Smart Settings

    Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled]. Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [ Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-13...

  • Page 130: Serial Port Console Redirection

    5.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data.
  • Page 131 This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Console Redirection Port [COM1] Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-15...
  • Page 132 Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

  • Page 133: Onboard Lan Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Intel LAN2 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 2 ROM Type [Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [PXE] [iSCSI] [Disabled] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-17...

  • Page 134: Apm

    5.5.7 Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] W hen set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-18...

  • Page 135: Pci Subsystem Settings

    PCI Express Device Register Settings Relaxed Ordering [Enabled] Enables or disables PCI Express device relaxed ordering. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Extended Tag [Disabled] If Enable allows device is use 8-bit tag field as a requester. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] No Snoop [Enabled] Enables or disables PCI Express device No snoop option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-19...
  • Page 136 PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auot] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. Unpopulated Links [Keep Link ON] In order to save power, software will disable unpopulated PCI Express links, if this option set to Disabled. Configuration options: [Keep Link ON] [Disabled] PCIE OPROM Slot Options PCIE1-3 Slot OPROM [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable the OPROM of the PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MEZZ1 Slot OPROM [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable the OPROM of the MEZZ slot.

  • Page 137: Usb Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0-2 / Floppy / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-21...

  • Page 138: Csm Configuration

    5.5.10 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when CSM Support is set to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 139: Nvme Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect time [1] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-23...

  • Page 140: Iscsi Configuration

    5.5.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5.6 Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-24...

  • Page 141: Pch Configuration

    PCH DMI ASPM [Platform-POR] Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM. Configuration options: [Platform-POR] [ASPM L1] [Disabled] PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-25...
  • Page 142 SATA Port 1-8 Port 1-8 Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management.

  • Page 143: Miscellaneous Configuration

    USB3_1-5 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Security Configuration SMM BIOS Write Protect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable SMM BIOS Write Protect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to select the video type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] 5.6.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-27...

  • Page 144: Runtime Error Logging Support

    5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging System Errors [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable System Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-28...

  • Page 145: Processor Configuration

    Enables the Safer Mode Extensions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] L2 RFO Prefetch Disable [Disabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off L2 RFO prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-29...

  • Page 146: Common Refcode Configuration

    Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetcher of next L1 data line. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetch of next L1 line based upon sequential load history.

  • Page 147: Upi Configuration

    UPI Link0p Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] UPI Link1 Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Directory Mode Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SNC [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] KTI Prefetch [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Local/Remote Threshold [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Low] [Medium] [High] Stale AtoS [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] LLC dead line alloc [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-31...

  • Page 148: Memory Configuration

    5.7.4 Memory Configuration Enforce POR [Auto] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Configuration options: [Auto] [POR] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the memory frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1800] - [3000-OvrClk] Data Scrambling for DDR4 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable data scrambling. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Topology Displays memory topology with DIMM population information.
  • Page 149 Allows you to enable or disable UEFI ARM Mirror. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Rank Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Rank Sparing Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Patrol Scrub [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Patrol Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NGN Configuration Average Power Budget (in mW) [18000] Allows you to set the power management policy for average power in 250 mW increments. Configuration options: [10000] - [18000] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-33...

  • Page 150: Iio Configuration

    5.7.5 IIO Configuration Socket1 Configuration This item allows you to configure settings related to the corresponding PCIE port. Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Global Options PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [Per-Port] Allows you to enable or disable ASPM support for all downstream devices.

  • Page 151: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    Allows you to select CPU C6 Report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS ACPI Cx [ACPI C2] Allows you to select OS ACPI Cx Report. Configuration options: [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3] Package C State Control Package C State [Auto] Allows you to select Package C State. Configuration options: [ C0/C1 state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention state] [C6(Retention state] [No Limit] [Auto] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-35...
  • Page 152 CPU Thermal Control CPU T-State Control Software Controlled T-States [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Software Controlled T-States. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU - Advanced PM Tuning Energy Perf BIAS Power Performance Tuning [OS Controls EPB] Configuration options: [OS Controls EPB] [BIOS Controls EPB] The following item appears only when you set Power Performance Tuning to [OS Controls EPB].

  • Page 153: Event Logs Menu

    Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] 5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-37...

  • Page 154: Server Mgmt Menu

    Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads.

  • Page 155: Security Menu

    Administrator Password To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-39...
  • Page 156 User Password To set a user password: Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear a user password: Select the Clear User Password item and press <Enter>. Select Yes from the Warning message window then press <Enter>.

  • Page 157: Boot Menu

    • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST. Hard Drive / CD/DVD ROM Drive / Network Device BBS Priorities These items appear allow you to set the order of the legacy devices in this group. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-41...

  • Page 158: Tool Menu

    IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. Start EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. 5.13 Save & Exit menu The Save &...

  • Page 159: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

  • Page 160: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID ® The motherboard supports the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 161: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    ® if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel C621 chipset. ® Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 162: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Sata/Ssata Option Rom Utility

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility allows you ® to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

  • Page 163: Creating A Raid Set

    ]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...
  • Page 164 Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB...

  • Page 165: Deleting A Raid Set

    <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N): ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 166: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want to reset, then press <Space>.

  • Page 167: Exiting The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Sata/Ssata Option Rom Utility

    Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...
  • Page 168 The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU 1.

  • Page 169: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot menu section of Chapter 5 for more details. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-11...

  • Page 170: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (Windows)

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID ® 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

  • Page 171: Creating A Raid Set

    Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click • Advanced. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-13...
  • Page 172 Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data.

  • Page 173: Changing A Volume Type

    RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-15...

  • Page 174: Deleting A Volume

    6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex.

  • Page 175: Preferences

    Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 6-17...
  • Page 176 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6-18...

  • Page 177: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

    Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

  • Page 178: Raid Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID driver When installing Windows...
  • Page 179 Click Browse to continue. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...
  • Page 180 When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 181: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities.
  • Page 182 7.3.1 Drivers menu tab The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Chapter 7: Driver Installation...
  • Page 183 You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 7.3.4 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 184: Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation

    Intel chipset device software installation ® This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel chipset device software on ® the system. You need to manually install the Intel chipset device software on a Windows operating ® system. To install the Intel chipset device software: ®...
  • Page 185 Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 186: Installing The Intel ® I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver

    ® Installing the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapters driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel I210 Gigabits Adapter ® Driver on the system. To install the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver on the Windows operating system: ®...
  • Page 187 Tick I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation. By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Windows PowerShell Module are ticked. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 7-11...
  • Page 188 Click Install to start the installation. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 189: Vga Driver Installation

    ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the ASPEED AST2500 Display Driver to begin installation. From the installation window, click Next to start the installation. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 7-13...
  • Page 190 Click Install to start the installation process. Click Finish to complete the installation. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 191: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise 5.0 Installation

    Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive, and navigate to the Utilities menu. ® Click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise to begin installation. ® The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise window appears. Click Next to start the installation. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 7-15...
  • Page 192 Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. Select the destination folder and click Next to continue. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...
  • Page 193 Tick the features that you would like to install and click Next to continue. Click Install to start the installation process. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 7-17...
  • Page 194 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 195: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...

  • Page 196: Z11Pg-D16 Block Diagram

    Z11PG-D16 block diagram DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 Scalable Processor Scalable Processor x16 Gen3 x16 Gen3 PCIE3 PCIE1 x16 Gen3 x16 Gen3 PCIE4 PCIE2 CPU2 CPU1 x8 Gen3 x16 Gen3 PCIE5B PCIE5A Oculink NvMe 1 x4 Gen3 DMI3 Oculink x4 Gen3 NvMe 2 x1 Gen2 x4 Gen3...

  • Page 197: Notices

    : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...
  • Page 198 If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support.

  • Page 199: Asus Contact Information

    Technical Support Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=zh-tw ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No. 5077, Jindu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China Telephone +86-21-5442-1616 +86-21-5442-0099 Web site https://www.asus.com.cn Technical Support Telephone +86-20-2804-7506 (400-620-6655) Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=zh-cn ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series...
  • Page 200 +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site https://www.asus.com/de/ Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/...
  • Page 201 Web site https://www.asus.com/nl/ Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=nl-nl ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site https://www.asus.com/pl/ Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=pl-pl ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) г.Москва, ул.
  • Page 202 Appendix...

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