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  • Page 1 ESC500 G3 Workstation User Manual...
  • 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

    Contents Contents ........................iii Notices ........................vii Safety information ...................... ix About this guide ......................x Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ................. 1-2 Serial number label ..................1-2 1.3 System specifications ................1-3 Front panel features................... 1-5 Rear panel features ..................1-6 Internal features ..................
  • Page 4: Contents

    4.6.9 Network Stack ................4-39 Monitor menu ................... 4-40 Boot menu ....................4-43 Tools menu ....................4-49 4.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............4-49 4.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ..............4-49 4.9.3 ASUS SPD Information ............. 4-50 4.10 Exit menu ....................4-51...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.11 Updating BIOS ..................4-52 4.11.1 EZ Update ................. 4-52 4.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..............4-53 4.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ............4-54 4.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ..............4-55 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Setting up RAID ..................5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions ................5-2 5.1.2...
  • Page 6 6.3.6 EZ Update ................. 6-14 6.3.7 Network iControl................ 6-15 6.3.8 System Information ..............6-17 6.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback ..............6-19 6.3.10 USB Charger+ ................6-20 6.3.11 Audio configurations..............6-21 Appendix: Reference information Simple fixes ......................A-2 ASUS contact information ..................A-3...
  • Page 7: Notices

    If you require assistance, please call ASUS Customer Service at 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com.
  • Page 8: Energy Star

    Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity.
  • Page 9: 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 10: About This Guide

    DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.
  • Page 11 Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S Reference Visit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information for details.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 14: System Package Contents

    If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, take note of the product’s 12-character serial number as seen in the example xxS0xxxxxxxx below. With...
  • Page 15: System Specifications

    1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC500 G3 is a workstation featuring the ASUS P9D WS motherboard. Model Name ESC500 G3 1 x Socket LGA1150 Processor / System Bus Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3 Processor Family ® ® supported Intel 4th Generation Core™ i3 Processors* ®...
  • Page 16 3 x 5.25” media bays Auxiliary Storage Device Bay Optional DVD-RW optical drive* (Floppy / Optical Drive) *DVD-RW optical drive default for North America. 1 x PS/2 KB/MS port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel) Onboard I/O 9 x USB 2.0/1.0 ports (4 ports at back panel)
  • Page 17: Front Panel Features

    Empty 5.25-inch bay Microphone / Headphone ports Smart Card reader (optional) USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports Reset button Power button HDD access LED (Orange) Power LED (Blue) Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LED for the LED descriptions. ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 18: Rear Panel Features

    Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, and a vent for the system fan. The PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port, USB ports, DVI-I port, Audio ports, S/PDIF Out port, and Gigabit LAN ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not installed. Power cord connector Power supply switch PS/2 keyboard / mouse port...
  • Page 19: Internal Features

    Internal features This barebone workstation includes the basic components as shown. Power supply unit 120mm system fan ASUS P9D WS motherboard CPU heatsink and fan assembly Optical drive (optional) 5.25-inch drive bays Smart Card reader (optional) Front I/O board Internal HDD bays...
  • Page 20: Led Information

    LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LED HDD Access LED Power LED Color Display status Description Power LED Blue System power ON HDD Access No activity Orange Blinking Read/write data into the HDD 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
  • Page 22: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover Remove the left side cover to install or replace internal components of the server system. • Unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers away from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and parts with sharp or protruding edges.
  • Page 23 Slide the left side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. Carefully lift the cover and set it aside. ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 24: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P9D WS motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to Chapter 3: Motherboard information for detailed information on the motherboard.
  • Page 25: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket.
  • Page 26: Cpu Installation

    2.3.1 CPU installation Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the load lever is on your right. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right Load lever (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
  • Page 27 Load lever slides under the retention lock (B) then push down the load lever (C). Retention lock Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Load lever Retention tab ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 28: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will come in contact with, ensuring that it is evenly spread in a thin layer. If the heatsink comes with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material skip this step.
  • Page 29 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 30: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 31: Memory Configurations

    This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS ESC500 G3 2-11...
  • Page 32: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM • Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage.
  • Page 33: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: Follow the instructions in section 2.1 Chassis cover to remove the side cover. Pull the bay locks outward from the HDD cage. Lift up the secure tab on the HDD cage. ASUS ESC500 G3 2-13...
  • Page 34 Swing the HDD cage outwards. With the HDD label side up, carefully insert the drive into the 3.5-inch bay and push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the drive bay. Push in the bay locks to secure the hard disk drive in place.
  • Page 35 Use either the 15-pin SATA power connector or the legacy 4-pin power connector. Do not use both types of power connectors to prevent damage to components. ASUS ESC500 G3 2-15...
  • Page 36: Installing 5.25-Inch Drives

    Installing 5.25-inch drives Unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components. This system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis.
  • Page 37 Gently lift the front panel assembly until the tabs located on the assembly are detached from the chassis. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. ASUS ESC500 G3 2-17...
  • Page 38: Installing 5.25-Inch Drives Into The Drive Bay

    2.6.2 Installing 5.25-inch drives into the drive bay To install 5.25-inch drives: Select the drive bay you intend to use and remove the drive slot plate cover. Release the bay locks by pulling them outwards. Insert the drive into the 5.25-inch drive bay and carefully push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the...
  • Page 39: Installing A Solid-State Drive (Ssd)

    Installing a Solid-State Drive (SSD) To install a Solid-State Drive: Locate the four screw holes underneath the drive cage. Position the SSD so the screw holes align with the four holes provided. ASUS ESC500 G3 2-19...
  • Page 40 Secure the SSD in place with four screws. Swing the drive cage outwards to access the two screw holes on the other side of the drive cage. Connect a 7-pin SATA cable (from the motherboard SATA port) and a 15-pin power plug (from the power supply unit) to the rear connectors of the SSD.
  • Page 41: Expansion Slots

    PCI slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (Gen2 x4 link) Slot 1 auto switches to x8 link if slot 3 or slot 5 is occupied; Slot 3 auto switches to x4 link if slot 5 is occupied. ASUS ESC500 G3 2-21...
  • Page 42: Installing Expansion Cards

    2.7.1 Installing expansion cards Unplug the power cable before installing or removing an expansion card. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the card and make the necessary hardware settings.
  • Page 43 Press the card firmly until it is properly seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the bracket screw you removed earlier. ASUS ESC500 G3 2-23...
  • Page 44: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, adjust software settings if necessary. Power on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
  • Page 45: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    – – USB 2.0 Controller 1 – – – – – – – shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 – – – – shared – – – HD Audio – – – – – – shared – ASUS ESC500 G3 2-25...
  • Page 46: Removing The System Fan

    Removing the system fan You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing other system components, or when replacing a defective component. This section tells how to remove the system fan. To remove the system fan: Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 47 Locate and remove four system screws at the rear panel. Keep the screws for later use. Hold the system fan with one hand while removing the system screws. Remove the system fan, and then set aside. ASUS ESC500 G3 2-27...
  • Page 48: Connecting Cables

    Connecting cables The ESC500 G3 chassis includes the power and signal cables that you need to connect to the motherboard, storage drives, and other devices that you intend to install. • The bundled system cables are connected before shipping. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 This chapter provides information about the motherboard that comes with the workstation. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
  • Page 50: Chapter 3: Motherboard Info

    Motherboard layouts P9D WS Motherboard Refer to 3.5 Internal Connectors for more information about internal connectors and rear panel connectors. Chapter 3: Motherboard information...
  • Page 51: Layout Contents

    CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-18 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) DDR3 DIMM slots MemOK! switch USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 3-16 ASUS Dr. POWER switch Intel C226 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 3-14 ® (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) DirectKey button...
  • Page 52: Onboard Buttons And Switches

    ASUS Dr. POWER switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Dr. Power feature. Install the bundled ASUS Dr. Power Utility then enable this switch to allow the system to display notification messages in your Windows screen if a problem is detected with your Power Supply Unit (PSU).
  • Page 53 Turn off your system using the power-on button to allow your system to go through POST (without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system. Refer to section 4.8 Boot Menu for details on setting up the DirectKey default • function. ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 54 BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. Chapter 3: Motherboard information...
  • Page 55: Onboard Leds

    (Power-on-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drive. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit until the problem is solved. EPU LED The EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 56 Standby power LED This motherboard comes with a standby power LED that 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 57 PWR_SUPPLY LED The ASUS Dr. Power LED near the EATX PWR connector lights up when the ASUS Dr. Power switch setting is turned to Enable and the power supply unit failed. PGLED3 LED The ASUS Dr. Power LED near the ASUS Dr. Power switch lights up when the ASUS Dr.
  • Page 58 +12V_PWR LED The ASUS Dr. Power LED near the EATX12V connector lights up when the ASUS Dr. Power switch setting is turned to enable and there is no power detected going into the processor. CPU warning LED (CPU_PWR_ERR) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU.
  • Page 59 DIMM warning LED (DRAM_PWR_ERR) The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding DIMMs. ASUS ESC500 G3 3-11...
  • Page 60: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 61 If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 1-2, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS ESC500 G3 3-13...
  • Page 62: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors Intel C226 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [yellow]) ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode].
  • Page 63 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
  • Page 64 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
  • Page 65 This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS ESC500 G3 3-17...
  • Page 66 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
  • Page 67 This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS ESC500 G3 3-19...
  • Page 68 TPM connector (20-1 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. This connector can also serve for G.P.
  • Page 69 Leave BIOS and pass control detection and sizing to OS Early CPU initiation Wake up AP Detect PS2 mouse/keyboard Initiate VGA BIOS 9A-9D USB initiation Resume from S1 Detect SATA Resume from S3 Initiate option ROM Resume from S4 ASUS ESC500 G3 3-21...
  • Page 70 Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature.
  • Page 71 • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.
  • Page 72 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-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 73: Bios Update Utility

    • Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results in the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 74: Rear Panel Connections

    3.5.2 Rear panel connections Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 7. DisplayPort 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. HDMI port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 4. DVI port 10. USB BIOS Flashback button 5.
  • Page 75 Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray – – – Side Speaker Out ASUS ESC500 G3 3-27...
  • Page 76: Audio I/O Connections

    3.5.3 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 3: Motherboard information 3-28...
  • Page 77 Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS ESC500 G3 3-29...
  • Page 78 Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 3: Motherboard information 3-30...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
  • Page 80: Knowing Bios

    Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.
  • Page 81: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 82: Ez Mode

    4.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press <F7>...
  • Page 83: Advanced Mode

    For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the Monitor fan settings. Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 84: Menu Items

    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 (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
  • Page 85: My Favorites

    Favorites page. You cannot add the following items to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 86: Main Menu

    Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. 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. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
  • Page 87: Administrator Password

    The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. 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. ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 88: Ai Tweaker Menu

    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.
  • Page 89 The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [X.M.P.]. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory module. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ [Enabled] User-defined memory frequency mode.
  • Page 90: Dram Timing Control

    4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to [Auto].
  • Page 91 Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] RTL IOL control DRAM RTL initial Value [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] ASUS ESC500 G3 4-13...
  • Page 92 DRAM RTL (CHA_R1D0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHA_R1D1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHB_R0D0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHB_R0D1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHB_R1D0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL (CHB_R1D1) [Auto]...
  • Page 93 Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Allows you to set the optimized scrambler setting for stability. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] ASUS ESC500 G3 4-15...
  • Page 94 DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. The ® CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.
  • Page 95 O.C. potential. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS ESC500 G3 4-17...
  • Page 96: Cpu Power Management

    [Standard] Allows you to set the Standard mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows you to adjust the DRAM Power Phase Control manually.
  • Page 97 CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you to improve power saving when the processor is in low power state. Disable to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in high performance at all times. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] ASUS ESC500 G3 4-19...
  • Page 98 Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode.
  • Page 99 Allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value, The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode]. ASUS ESC500 G3 4-21...
  • Page 100 Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
  • Page 101 This item is the DRAM reference voltage for the control lines from the memory bus. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.0050x interval. ASUS ESC500 G3 4-23...
  • Page 102 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] This item is the DRAM reference voltage for the data lines on Channels A and B. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval.
  • Page 103: Advanced Menu

    The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS ESC500 G3 4-25...
  • Page 104: Cpu Configuration

    4.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.
  • Page 105 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows your system to adjust the processor’s voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed. ASUS ESC500 G3 4-27...
  • Page 106 Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the base frequency when operating below power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C States [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to [Enabled].
  • Page 107: Pch Configuration

    0 minute (immediately) to 120 minutes. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is not enough for the Intel Rapid Start Technology to work. ® Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS ESC500 G3 4-29...
  • Page 108: Sata Configuration

    Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to work. Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] Allow you to enable or disable the Intel...
  • Page 109 Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6 [Yellow]) These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC500 G3 4-31...
  • Page 110: System Agent Configuration

    4.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item will appear only if the CPU supports virtualization technology function. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DVI port Audio.
  • Page 111 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS ESC500 G3 4-33...
  • Page 112: Usb Configuration

    4.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.
  • Page 113: Platform Misc Configuration

    The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled]. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Vista controls the ASPM support for the device. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device. ASUS ESC500 G3 4-35...
  • Page 114: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled]. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
  • Page 115 Allows you to select the printer port mode. Configuration options: [STD Printer mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP- 1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] ASUS ESC500 G3 4-37...
  • Page 116: Apm

    4.6.8 ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into ON state after an AC power loss.
  • Page 117: Network Stack

    Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC500 G3 4-39...
  • Page 118: Monitor Menu

    Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures.
  • Page 119 CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Q-Fan Control 1/4 [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Q-Fan Control 1/4 to [Enabled]. ASUS ESC500 G3 4-41...
  • Page 120 Allows user to select standard or aggressive policy of Dr. Power settings. Configuration options: [Standard] [Aggressive] The Dr. Power Policy BIOS item appears only if the ASUS Dr. POWER switch is Enabled. Refer to section 3.2 Onboard buttons and switches for details.
  • Page 121: Boot Menu

    POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial For a faster POST time, only USB ports with keyboard and Initialization] mouse connections will be detected. ASUS ESC500 G3 4-43...
  • Page 122 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed.
  • Page 123 Windows UEFI mode. ® [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows UEFI mode. ® The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to [Enabled]. ASUS ESC500 G3 4-45...
  • Page 124 Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch.
  • Page 125 Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS ESC500 G3 4-47...
  • Page 126: Boot Option Priorities

    ® ® supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.
  • Page 127: Tools Menu

    4.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.
  • Page 128: Asus Spd Information

    • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 4.9.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-50...
  • Page 129: Exit Menu

    ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS ESC500 G3 4-51...
  • Page 130: Updating Bios

    Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.
  • Page 131: Asus Ez Flash 2

    4.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
  • Page 132: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 133: Asus Bios Updater

    4.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 134 When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\>...
  • Page 135 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 4.10 Exit Menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS ESC500 G3 4-57...
  • Page 136 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-58...
  • Page 137 Chapter 5 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
  • Page 138: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

    Setting up RAID C226 controller that supports Intel Rapid The P9D WS motherboard comes with an Intel ® ® Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). ®...
  • Page 139: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded on each RAID controller. The P9D motherboards support Intel Rapid Storage ® Technology for setting up RAID. ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 140: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option Rom Utility

    Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ® ROM Utility The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM utility 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 141: 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 ESC500 G3...
  • Page 142 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 143: 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 ESC500 G3...
  • Page 144: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    5.2.3 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 hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3.
  • Page 145: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Sata Option Rom Utility

    Rebuild completes in the operating system. 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 ESC500 G3...
  • Page 146 The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. 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 147: 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 4 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 ESC500 G3 5-11...
  • Page 148: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise

    Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise ® (Windows only) ® 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 149: 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 ESC500 G3 5-13...
  • Page 150 Confirm volume creation, then 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 complete, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data.
  • Page 151: Changing A Volume Type

    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 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 ESC500 G3 5-15...
  • Page 152: Deleting A Volume

    5.3.3 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 Volumes field in the utility main menu, select the volume that you want to delete.
  • Page 153: Preferences

    System Preferences Allows you to configure displayed storage system notifications. E-Mail Preferences Allows you to setup e-mail notifications for the following storage system events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors ASUS ESC500 G3 5-17...
  • Page 154 5-18 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
  • Page 155 Chapter 6 This chapter provides information on how to install the drivers for system components. This chapter also describes the software applications that the barebone workstation supports.
  • Page 156: Chapter 6: 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. 6.1.1 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows...
  • Page 157 Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. 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. Follow succeeding screen instructions to continue. ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 158: Support Dvd Information

    Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 6.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
  • Page 159: Obtaining The Software Manuals

    Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. Acrobat ® To read about your motherboard’s utility guide: Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. From the Manual folder, open the folder of the software manual that you wish to read.
  • Page 160: Software Information

    6.3.1 AI Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite 3 To install AI Suite 3 on your computer: Place the support DVD to the optical drive.
  • Page 161 The screeshots of AI Suite 3 in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 162: Digi+ Vrm

    6.3.2 DIGI+ VRM DIGI+ Power Control utility allows you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for an optimum system efficiency, overall system stability and performance. Adjusting the CPU power Click or tap to Click or tap to undo apply the changes the changes CPU Load-line Calibration...
  • Page 163 Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase OC range. DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency. ASUS ESC500 G3...
  • Page 164: Epu

    6.3.3 EPU is an enery-saving utility that allows you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control settings to their power-saving conditions. To launch EPU, click EPU on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to configure Click to configure the settings in Click to configure the Click to configure the settings in High...
  • Page 165: Fan Xpert 2

    Click and drag Click to undo the sliders to the changes adjust the fan’s responsiveness Click to go back to Click to switch between Click to apply the the previous screen the CPU and chassis changes fan screens ASUS ESC500 G3 6-11...
  • Page 166 RPM Mode RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is below 75 Click and drag to adjust the fan’s speed Click to go back Click to switch between the to the previous CPU and chassis fan screens screen •...
  • Page 167: Usb 3.0 Boost

    Click to select a USB device device for a faster data transfer rate • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices.
  • Page 168: Ez Update

    6.3.6 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
  • Page 169: Network Icontrol

    Network iControl Click or tap to select a profile Tick to enable the Click or tap to apply selected profile the changes made Quick Connection screen Click or tap to turn the No delay TCP on or off ASUS ESC500 G3 6-15...
  • Page 170 EZ Profile screen Click or tap to save the profile settings or rename the profile Click or tap to select a network profile Tick to assign Click or tap a schedule of to set the your network program as programs to High, Normal, avoid network or Low priority congestions Select a program from this list and click add to your...
  • Page 171: System Information

    To launch System Information, click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the motherboard’s information. Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the processor’s information. ASUS ESC500 G3 6-17...
  • Page 172 Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory’s information. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 173: Usb Bios Flashback

    Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS version. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click from the Save to: field, select the USB flash drive, then click Download. After the download is complete, click OK. ASUS ESC500 G3 6-19...
  • Page 174: Usb Charger

    6.3.10 USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off, in sleep mode or hibernate mode. The USB Charger+ will not work if the ErP-ready item in the BIOS is enabled. Launching USB Charger+ on the top edge of the screen, then click USB Charger+ To launch USB Charger+, click...
  • Page 175: Audio Configurations

    7 / Windows Vista ® ® Advanced Configuration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) settings Set default device button Control settings panel Analog and digital connector status This version of Realtek HD Audio Manager supports Intel 8 Series motherboards and other ® selected models. ASUS ESC500 G3 6-21...
  • Page 176 Analog and digital connector status • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • To play Blu-Ray™ disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor.
  • Page 177 Appendix This section provides a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone workstation.
  • Page 178: Appendix: Reference Information

    Simple fixes Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components. These problems only require simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself. Problem Action The power LED on the workstation or 1.
  • Page 179: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259...
  • Page 180 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923...
  • Page 181 Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address г.Москва, ул.

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