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Asus ESC1000 G2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Niveus 5100 High Density for HPC Clusters Technical Guide Rev. 1.0 PENGUIN COMPUTING www.penguincomputing.com | 1-888-PENGUIN (736-4846) | twitter:@PenguinHPC...
  • Page 2 ESC1000 G2 Workstation User Guide...
  • Page 3 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 itness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................... viii Safety information ..................ix About this guide ..................x Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............1-2 Serial number label ..............1-2 1.3 System speciications ..............1-3 Front panel features ..............1-5 Rear panel features ..............1-6 Internal features ................
  • Page 5 Audio I/O connections ........... 3-17 3.5.3 USB BIOS Flashback ............ 3-20 3.5.4 Internal connectors ............3-21 3.5.5 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) ......3-33 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Knowing BIOS ................4-2 BIOS setup program ..............4-2 4.2.1 EZ Mode ................. 4-3 4.2.2...
  • Page 6 4.5.8 APM ................4-42 Monitor menu ................4-44 Boot menu .................. 4-48 Tools menu ................. 4-50 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ..........4-50 4.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information ........4-51 4.8.3 ASUS O.C. Proile ............4-52 4.8.4 ASUS Drive Xpert ............4-53 Exit menu ..................
  • Page 7 6.3.6 Sensor Recorder ............6-17 6.3.7 Probe II ................. 6-18 6.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost .............. 6-19 6.3.9 ASUS SSD Caching ............6-20 6.3.10 ASUS Update ..............6-21 6.3.11 MyLogo2 ............... 6-22 6.3.12 Audio conigurations ............. 6-25 System Recovery ............... 6-26 6.4.1...
  • Page 8 Contents 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ..........7-4 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX™ technology ....7-4 ® ® NVIDIA SLI™ technology ............7-5 7.2.1 Requirements ..............7-5 7.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ......7-5 7.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards ......7-6 7.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards ......

  • Page 9: Notices

    Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. viii...

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12 Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
  • Page 13 Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty lyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel speciications. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 15: System Package Contents

    If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Serial number label For faster and quicker troubleshooting solutions from the ASUS Technical Support team, provide the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx as shown in the igure below.

  • Page 16: System Speciications

    1.3 System speciications ASUS ESC1000 G2 is a workstation that features the ASUS P9X79 WS motherboard, LGA2011 Xeon E5-1600/Core i7-3900/3800 series processors, and the ™ ® ® supports Intel latest technologies through the onboard chipsets. Model Name ESC1000 G2 1 x Socket LGA2011...
  • Page 17 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) Rear Panel I/O 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x IEEE 1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports...

  • Page 18: Front Panel Features

    Power LED Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch Security lock bays Power button Reset button 4-bay HDD cage Headphone output jack Microphone jack USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Features

    Rear panel features Power switch 1350W 80+Single power Power connector supply PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Chassis lock USB 2.0 ports 120mm x 38mm system fan USB BIOS Optical S/PDIF Out port Flashback button LAN1 (RJ-45) port USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394a port LAN2 (RJ-45) port USB 3.0 ports...

  • Page 20: Internal Features

    Internal features 1350W 80+ Gold Single Power supply unit 120mm x 38mm system fan ASUS P9X79 WS motherboard Expansion card locks Optical drive 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 4-bay HDD module SATA/SAS backplane board Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.

  • Page 21: Led Information

    LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED Power LED Drive Status LED Icon Display status Description Power LED System power ON No activity HDD Access LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD Bridge board connected to backplane Green Installed HDD is in good condition HDD failure Drive status LED...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the side cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your ingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts.

  • Page 24: Reinstalling The Side Cover

    Position the side cover to the chassis. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 25: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview The barebone server is installed with the Z9PE-D8 WS motherboard, which is secured to the chassis with ten (10) screws. Refer to Chapter 3: Motherboard Information for detailed information on the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection.

  • Page 26: 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 shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit- related.

  • Page 27: Cpu Installation

    2.3.1 CPU installation Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 28 ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 29: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 30 ® DO NOT forget to connect the CPU_FAN connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 31: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight 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. ®...

  • Page 32: Memory Conigurations

    The max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). • ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

  • Page 33: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to 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. DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward.

  • Page 34: Front Panel Assembly

    Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-13...

  • Page 35: Inch Drives

    5.25-inch drives Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis.

  • Page 36: Sata Hard Disk Drives

    Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. When the HDD module cage is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. Lock the cage latch properly. Connect the appropriate cables to the SATA backplane on the HDD module cage. ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-15...

  • Page 37: Removing The Hdd Module Cage

    2.7.2 Removing the HDD module cage Disconnect the all cables from the SATA backplane on the HDD module cage. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. The HDD module cage will be pushed out of the chassis. Completely pull out the HDD module cage.
  • Page 38 When installed, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA interface on the backplane. ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-17...

  • Page 39: Removing And Reinstalling The Backplane

    Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA drive. 2.7.4 Removing and reinstalling the backplane DO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary!

  • Page 40: Expansion Cards

    PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot (x8 mode) PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot (x4 mode) PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) PCIe 3.0 x16_5 slot (x4 mode) PCIe 3.0 x16_6 slot (x8 mode) ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-19...

  • Page 41: Installing An Expansion Card

    2.8.1 Installing an expansion card Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Lay the system on its side on a lat, stable surface. Push down the expansion card lock latch (step a) and lift up the expansion card lock (step b), as shown in the right igure.

  • Page 42: Coniguring An Expansion Card

    Communications Port (COM1) IRQ Holder for PCI Steering Reserved Reserved System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering Reserved Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-21...

  • Page 43: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 – – – – – – – shared PCIEx16_2 – – – – – – – shared PCIEx16_3 – – – – – – – shared PCIEx16_4 – – – – – – – shared PCIEx16_5 –...

  • Page 44: Cable Connections

    Front panel USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) SATA conectors (from motherboard to SATA backplane) System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) Front panel audio connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-23...

  • Page 45: Sata Backplane Connections

    2.9.2 SATA backplane connections An SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the ESC1000 G2. The SATA backplane has four 22-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD status.

  • Page 46: Back Side

    The back side of the SATA backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors and SATA interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors. CON1 CON2 CON4 CON3 Connectors Description Connects to 4-pin plug of the power supply CON1/CON2/ Connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the motherboard CON3/CON4 ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-25...

  • Page 47: Removable Components

    2.10 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the front and rear system fans. 2.10.1 Removing rear system fan To remove the rear system fan: Unplug the system fan cable from the CHA_FAN1 connector on the...

  • Page 48: Removing Front System Fan

    5.25-inch drive bays. Squeeze the front system fan latches (step a) and pull out the front system fan (step b), as shown in the right igure. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the front system fan. ASUS ESC1000 G2 2-27...
  • Page 49 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the workstation. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3: Motherboard Info

    Motherboard layout Refer to 3.5 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 3: Motherboard information...

  • Page 52: Layout Contents

    Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 3-28 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) TPU switch IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 3-26 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 3-26 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 3-28 ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 53: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 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 54 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 ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 55: Onboard Buttons And Switches

    Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches abd buttons allow you to ine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system.
  • Page 56 ® TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds. For ensuring system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. ® ASUS ESC1000 G2...
  • Page 57 BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the 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 58: Onboard Leds

    The LED lights will lash sequentially during system bootup. If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. ASUS ESC1000 G2...
  • Page 59 EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. ® TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. ® 3-10 Chapter 3: Motherboard information...
  • Page 60 Instant O.C. status checking LED The lighting color of the ASUS logo on the LED signiies Ai Tweaker settings. Instant O.C. status checking LED Activity Status Description Blue Normal Ai Tweaker Enabled/ Overclocking EPU Enabled/ Power saving mode Green P9X79 WS Lights up according to ®...
  • Page 61 Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to know the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table below for details. ® Q-Code table Code Description Not used Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Initialization before microcode loading...
  • Page 62 DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started 63 – 67 PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-13...
  • Page 63 Q-Code table (continued) Code Description NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started 63 – 67 PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module speciic) 6B –...
  • Page 64 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state 0x40 0xAC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. 0xAA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-15...

  • Page 65: Connectors

    Connectors 3.5.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port USB BIOS Flashback button LAN (RJ-45) port 2* Optical S/PDIF Out port IEEE 1394a port USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 LAN (RJ-45) port 1* USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 PS/2 keyboard port USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4...

  • Page 66: Audio I/O Connections

    Mic In – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Orange Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out – – – Gray Side Speaker Out 3.5.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-17...
  • Page 67 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers 3-18 Chapter 3: Motherboard information...
  • Page 68 Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-19...

  • Page 69: Usb Bios Flashback

    3.5.3 USB BIOS Flashback Download the BIOS Flashback program ile from the ASUS service website (www.asus. com). Save the program ile to a USB portable disk. Ensure that the USB portable drive is in FAT32 format. On the rear I/O port, plug the USB disk to USB port 1 with the WHITE interior. (See red...

  • Page 70: Internal Connectors

    You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ® ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions. ® ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-21...
  • Page 71 Intel ® X79 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 coniguration with the Intel ®...
  • Page 72 These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ® • For high performance of ASUS SSD Caching, please connect one HDD and one SSD SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors. to Marvell ® •...
  • Page 73 USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. ® You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. 3-24...
  • Page 74 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) irst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
  • Page 75 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector.
  • Page 76 The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-27...
  • Page 77 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. ®...
  • Page 78 Prepare system for memory detection and sizing Early CPU initiation Wake up AP Detect PS2 mouse/keyboard Initiate VGA BIOS USB initiation 9A-9D Resume from S1 Detect IDE Resume from S3 Resume from S4 Initiate option ROM ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-29...
  • Page 79 • 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 80 EZ Plug HDD connector (4-pin EZ_PLUG) This 4-pin connector is for power supply plug. When using three or more graphic cards, more power is needed. Use this connector to enhance power by 12V. ASUS ESC1000 G2 3-31...
  • Page 81 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® • System power LED (2-pin PLED) 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 82: Asus Q-Connector (System Panel)

    3.5.5 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin deinitions, and then match them to their respective front panel cable labels.
  • Page 83 3-34 Chapter 3: Motherboard information...
  • Page 84 Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 85: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more lexible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. The term “BIOS”...

  • Page 86: Ez Mode

    • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 87: Advanced Mode

    The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to conigure the BIOS settings. The igure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed conigurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Coniguration ields Menu items...

  • Page 88: Menu Items

    You cannot select an item that is not user-conigurable. A conigurable ield is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a ield, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 89: 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. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Boot...

  • Page 90: Administrator Password

    To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 91: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to conigure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect ield values can cause the system to malfunction. The coniguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
  • Page 92 F2: Previous Values Auto F5: Optimized Defaults DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHD F10: Save ESC: Exit Auto F12: Print Screen CPU Spread Spectrum Auto PCIE Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS ESC1000 G2...
  • Page 93 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking coniguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Proile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the proiles supported by your...
  • Page 94 Coniguration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Coniguration options: [OK] [Cancel] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-11...

  • Page 95: Dram Timing Control

    4.4.1 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.
  • Page 96 F5: Optimized Defaults DRAM IOL (CHB D1 R0) Auto F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen DRAM RTL (CHB D1 R0) Auto DRAM IOL (CHB D1 R0) Auto Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-13...
  • Page 97 Scroll down to display the following items: DRAM RTL (CHC D0 R0) Auto DRAM IOL (CHC D0 R0) Auto DRAM RTL (CHC D0 R1) Auto DRAM IOL (CHC D0 R1) Auto DRAM RTL (CHC D1 R0) Auto DRAM IOL (CHC D1 R0) Auto DRAM RTL (CHC D1 R1) Auto...
  • Page 98 Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 4 to 15 with 1 interval. DRAM Write Latency [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 15 with 1 interval. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-15...
  • Page 99 Third Timings tRRDR [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 7 with 1 interval. tRRDD [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 7 with 1 interval.
  • Page 100 Coniguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 10 Clock] [Advance 8 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-17...
  • Page 101 DRAM IOL (CHA D1 R1) [Auto] Coniguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] - [Advance 1 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 11 Clock] [Advance 10 Clock] [Advance 9 Clock] [Advance 8 Clock] [Advance 7 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 5 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 3 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Advance 1 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 1 Clock] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 3 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 5 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 7 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 9 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13...
  • Page 102 Coniguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 10 Clock] [Advance 8 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-19...
  • Page 103 DRAM IOL (CHC D0 R1) [Auto] Coniguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 13 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 11 Clock] [Advance 10 Clock] [Advance 9 Clock] [Advance 8 Clock] [Advance 7 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 5 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 3 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Advance 1 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 1 Clock] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 3 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 5 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 7 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 9 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13...
  • Page 104 Coniguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 10 Clock] [Advance 8 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 14 Clock] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-21...
  • Page 105 DRAM IOL (CHD D1 R1) [Auto] Coniguration options: [Auto] [Advance 14 Clock] [Advance 13 Clock] [Advance 12 Clock] [Advance 11 Clock] [Advance 10 Clock] [Advance 9 Clock] [Advance 8 Clock] [Advance 7 Clock] [Advance 6 Clock] [Advance 5 Clock] [Advance 4 Clock] [Advance 3 Clock] [Advance 2 Clock] [Advance 1 Clock] [Normal] [Delay 1 Clock] [Delay 2 Clock] [Delay 3 Clock] [Delay 4 Clock] [Delay 5 Clock] [Delay 6 Clock] [Delay 7 Clock] [Delay 8 Clock] [Delay 9 Clock] [Delay 10 Clock] [Delay 11 Clock] [Delay 12 Clock] [Delay 13...

  • Page 106: Digi+ Power Control

    100% F2: Previous Values DRAM-CD Current Capability F3: Shortcut DRAM-CD Voltage Frequency F5: Optimized Defaults Auto F6: ASUS Ratio Boost Optimized F10: Save ESC: Exit DRAM-CD Power Phase Control F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 107 CPU VCORE Boot Up Voltage [Auto] This adjusts the voltage for CPU at initial boot up. Set to higher values for better overclocking results. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.800 to 1.700 with 0.005 interval.
  • Page 108 Reduce phase number under light system loading to increase eficiency [Auto] Proceeds preset phase control. [Standard] Proceeds phase control based on CPU Command. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning proile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Phase number adjusted by current(A) step.
  • Page 109 DRAM-AB Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Proceeds preset phase tuning proile. [Optimized] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning proile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the Full phase mode. DRAM-CD Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.

  • Page 110: Cpu Performance Settings

    [Enabled] ® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system operation system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and cores frequency, which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. Coniguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-27...
  • Page 111 Power Limit 1. Intel recommends that the platform must be capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to 10 msec. ASUS board can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
  • Page 112 Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 1.99V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-29...
  • Page 113 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 2.10V with a 0.00625V interval. VTTCPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VTTCPU voltage. The values range from 1.05V to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval.
  • Page 114 DRAM overclocking ability. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Setting to [Disabled] enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Coniguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Setting to [Disabled] enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Coniguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-31...

  • Page 115: Advanced Menu

    Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 116: Cpu Coniguration

    F2: Previous Values Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled F3: Shortcut Execute Disable Bit Enabled F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen > CPU Power Management Coniguration Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 117: System Agent Coniguration

    Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Coniguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

  • Page 118: Cpu Power Management Coniguration

    Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-35...

  • Page 119: Pch Coniguration

    +/-: Change Opt. Hot Plug Disabled F1: General Help F2: Previous Values SATA 3G_6 (Blue) Not Present Hot Plug F3: Shortcut Disabled F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 120 Coniguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. SATA3G_4 (Blue) Hot Plug [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [AHCI Mode] and [RAID mode]. It allows users to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Coniguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-37...
  • Page 121 SATA3G_5 (Blue) Hot Plug [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [AHCI Mode] and [RAID mode]. It allows users to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Coniguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. SATA3G_6 (Blue) Hot Plug [Disabled] This item appear only when you set the previous item to [AHCI Mode]. It’s allow user to enabled/disabled SATA Hot Plug Support.

  • Page 122: Usb Coniguration

    [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-39...

  • Page 123: Onboard Devices Coniguraton

    F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled F5: Optimized Defaults F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit > Serial Port Coniguration F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the controller.
  • Page 124 Coniguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] This item allows user to enable/disable Asmedia USB 3.0. Coniguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item allows user to enable/disable Marvell Storage OPROM. Coniguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-41...

  • Page 125: Apm

    Serial Port Coniguration Serial Port [Enabled] This item allows user to enable/disable Serial Port (COM). [Disabled] Disables coniguration. [Enabled] Change Settings appear under [Enabled]. Select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Coniguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h;...
  • Page 126 ErP Ready [Disabled] This item allows user to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to Enabled, all other PME options will be switched off. Coniguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-43...

  • Page 127: Monitor Menu

    Chassis 1 Q-Fan Control Enabled F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults 600 RPM Chassis 1 Fan Speed Low Limit F6: ASUS Ratio Boost F10: Save ESC: Exit Chassis 1 Fan Proile Standard F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 128 Min. Duty Cycle. CPU Lower Temperature [20] (in celsius) Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Users can set the CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle when CPU temperature is lower than the CPU Lower Temperature setting. ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-45...
  • Page 129 CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle (%) [20] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 20°C, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis 1/2/3/4 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
  • Page 130 The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Coniguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-47...

  • Page 131: Boot Menu

    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The system waits for the <F1>...

  • Page 132: Boot Option Priorities

    Select [Disabled] to disable this function. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST.

  • Page 133: Tools Menu

    4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility to update BIOS. When you press <Enter>, a conirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to conirm your choice.

  • Page 134: Asus Dram Spd Information

    Boot Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Tool Back Tool\ ASUS Dram SPD Information > Click to enter DRAM SPD information. > DIMM_A1 Status: OK: DRAM is working ine. > DIMM_A2 N/A: DRAM is not installed. Abnormal: DRAM error. > DIMM_B1 >...

  • Page 135: Asus O.c. Proile

    Boot Ai Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Tool Back Tool\ ASUS O.C. Proile > O.C. Proile Coniguration Inputs the label of setup proile Setup Proile1 Status : Not Installed Setup Proile2 Status : Not Installed Setup Proile3 Status : Not Installed...

  • Page 136: Asus Drive Xpert

    Exit Boot Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Tool Back Tool\ ASUS Drive Xpert > Drive Xpert Setup Utility Drive Xpert Mode Drive Xpert Mode Normal Mode Drive Xpert Device(s) List : > SATA6G_E1 (Navy Blue) > SATA6G_E2 (Navy Blue) •...

  • Page 137: Exit Menu

    Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch UEFI Shell from ilesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.

  • Page 138: Updating Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 4.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: •...

  • Page 139: Updating The Bios Through The Internet

    To update the BIOS through the Internet: From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafic. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto...
  • Page 140 The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software coniguration. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 141: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable loppy 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 142: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    The BIOS ile in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS ile published on the ASUS oficial website. If you want to use the newer BIOS ile, download the ile at support.asus.com and save it to a USB lash drive.

  • Page 143: Asus Bios Updater

    4.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS ile that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 144 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2012/03/23] Update ROM Current ROM BOARD: P9X79 WS BOARD: Unknown VER: 0903 VER: Unknown DATE: 03/23/2012 DATE: Unknown PATH: BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS ESC1000 G2 4-61...
  • Page 145 Updating the BIOS ile To update the BIOS ile using BIOS Updater At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. D:\>bupdater /pc /g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2012/03/23] Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P9X79 WS BOARD:...
  • Page 146 Chapter 5 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and coniguring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 147: Chapter 5: Raid Coniguration

    5.1 RAID conigurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. ® • Intel RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. ® • Marvell • You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ®...

  • Page 148: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    RAID Volumes: None deined. Physical Devices: Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 149: Creating A Raid Set

    The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID coniguration.
  • Page 150 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 151: Deleting A Raid Set

    Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v3.0.0.1184 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 152: Marvell Raid Utility

    Press <Space> to select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. An asterisk (*) appears in front of the selected hard drive. After selecting all the drives needed for the RAID array, press <Enter> to continue. ASUS ESC1000 G2...
  • Page 153 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2011 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Conigure->Select free disksCreate Virtual Disk HBA 0: Marvell 0 RAID Level : RAID 0 ├ Virtual Disks Max Size(MB) : 305253 └ Free Physical Disks Stripe Size : 64KB ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS Gigabyte Rounding : 1G └...
  • Page 154 ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS Stripte Size │ └ PD 8: ST3160812AS RAID Mode RAID0 └ Free Physical Disks Size 304128MB BGA Status Number of PDs Members ▶ ▶ Help Delete the selected virtual disk. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return ASUS ESC1000 G2...
  • Page 155 The following warning message appears: Delete Virtual Disk Do you want to delete this virtual disk ? Press <Y> to delete the selected RAID array. The following warning message appears: Delete MBR Do you want to delete MBR from this virtual disk ? Press <Y>...
  • Page 156 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. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 157: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    Creating a RAID driver disk A loppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. The motherboard does not provide a loppy drive connector. You have to use a • USB loppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk.

  • Page 158: Installing The Raid Driver During Windows Os Installation

    Using another computer, plug the USB loppy disk drive, and insert the loppy disk containing the RAID driver. Right-click My Computer on the Windows ® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. ASUS ESC1000 G2...
  • Page 159 Select Device Manager. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. The name of the USB loppy disk drive varies with different vendors. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed.
  • Page 160 [HardwareIds.scsi.iastor_ICH8RICH9RICH10RDO] sections in the txtsetup.oem ile. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. Save and exit the ile. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 161: Support Dvd Information

    The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 6.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive.

  • Page 162: Obtaining The Software Manuals

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the iles. ® Acrobat Click on the Manual tab. Click on ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left. The Manual folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the folder of your selected software.

  • Page 163: Software Information

    6.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on your computer: Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 164: Turbov Evo

    To launch AI Suite II, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software coniguration.
  • Page 165 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Voltage Target values Adjustment bars Undoes all the Current values changes Click to restore Applies all all startup the changes settings immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio.

  • Page 166: Auto Tuning

    • Every CPU Strap support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with these two auto-tuning modes for the most lexible auto- tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system coniguration.
  • Page 167 After the system restarts, a message appears indicating that auto-tuning is successful. Click OK to exit. Using Extreme Tuning Click Auto Tuning tab > Extreme. Read the warning messages and click OK to start the auto- overclocking process. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory, and restarts the system.

  • Page 168: Digi+ Power Control

    Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. VCCSA Load-line Calibration The behavior of the DRAM Controller is decided by the VCCSA Load-line. Set to a higher value for system performance, or to a lower value for better thermal solution. ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-13...
  • Page 169 OC Range. DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning proile to increase DRAM power eficiency. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU speciication.

  • Page 170: Epu

    Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software coniguration. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 171: Fan Xpert

    Under this mode, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. User: Allows you to conigure the CPU fan proile under certain limitations. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software coniguration. 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 172: Sensor Recorder

    To track the recorded contents, set Type/ Date/ Select display items to display the history details. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the right panel. ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-17...

  • Page 173: Probe Ii

    Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the right panel. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software coniguration. 6-18...

  • Page 174: Usb 3.0 Boost

    You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at any time. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software coniguration. USB 3.0 ports do not support ASUS 3.0 Boost in •...

  • Page 175: Asus Ssd Caching

    Launching ASUS SSD Caching After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS SSD Caching by clicking Tool > ASUS SSD Caching on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Coniguring ASUS SSD Caching Connect one HDD and one SSD to the SATA ports (SATA6G_E1/ ®...

  • Page 176: Asus Update

    Windows ® environment. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS.

  • Page 177: Mylogo2

    MyLogo2 allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on the screen during the Power On Self Tests (POST). Launching ASUS Update To launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
  • Page 178 Click Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Click Next. Click Flash to update the boot logo. When prompted, click Yes to reboot the system. You will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. ASUS ESC1000 G2 6-23...
  • Page 179 Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS ile and update (or do not update) this BIOS to the motherboard From the BIOS ile ield, click Browse to locate the BIOS ile. From the Picture File ield, click Browse the image for your boot logo, then click Next. Follow steps 2-5 in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to complete the process Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature.

  • Page 180: Audio Conigurations

    Minimize button Control settings window Information button • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software coniguration. Z77 platform does not support Windows Vista™, Realtek HD Audio ® ®...

  • Page 181: System Recovery

    Enabled] and press <Enter>. Wait when the Windows is loading iles message appears. After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. Press Next to continue. Select Recover Windows to irst partition only. This option deletes only the irst partition, allows you to keep other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive “C”.
  • Page 182 After the system reboots, Windows® begins system conigurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. This Recovery DVD is for ASUS Workstation only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
  • Page 183 6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 184 Chapter 7 This chapter describes how to install and conigure multiple AMD CrossFireX™/ ® NVIDIA SLI™ graphics cards and NVIDIA ® ® CUDA technology. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 185: Chapter 7: Multiple Gpu Technology Support

    ® CrossFireX™ technology CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install The motherboard supports the AMD ® multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 7.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD certiied.

  • Page 186: Installing Two Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards

    Goldingers CrossFireX bridge (bundled with graphics cards) Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 187: Installing The Device Drivers

    5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. CrossFireX™ Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD ® technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). ®...

  • Page 188: Nvidia Sli™ Technology

    PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 189: Installing Three Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    Align and irmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is irmly in place. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. SLI bridge Goldingers 7.2.3...

  • Page 190: Installing Four Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    Ensure that the connector is irmly in place. Connect four independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the four graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4-Way SLI bridge ASUS ESC1000 G2...

  • Page 191: Installing The Device Drivers

    7.2.5 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA ®...
  • Page 192 If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. ASUS ESC1000 G2...
  • Page 193 Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Coniguration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content.

  • Page 194: Nvidia Cuda™ Technology

    Insert four Tesla computing processor card(s) into the PCIe x16_1, PCIe x16_2, PCIe x16_3, and PCIe x16_4 slot. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slot. ASUS ESC1000 G2 7-11...
  • Page 195 Connect either one 8-pin power connector or two 6-pin power connectors from the power supply to the Quadro graphics card and Tesla computing processor card(s). Connect a display cable to the graphics card. SLI bridge Goldingers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers.

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