Asus E500 G5 SFF User manual

Workstation
E500 G5 SFF
User Guide

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August 2018

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Contents
Safety information..................................................................................................... vii
Electrical Safety .............................................................................................vii
Operation Safety ............................................................................................vii
About this guide....................................................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents.........................................................................1-2
1.2 Serial number label....................................................................................1-2
1.3 E500 G5 SFF specifications summary .....................................................1-3
1.4 Front panel features...................................................................................1-5
1.5 Rear panel features....................................................................................1-6
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-7
1.7 LED information .........................................................................................1-8
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................ 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
2.1 Chassis stand.............................................................................................2-2
2.2 Chassis cover.............................................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Removing the chassis cover ....................................................... 2-3
2.3 CPU installation..........................................................................................2-4
2.4 Cooling system installation ......................................................................2-6
2.5 System memory .........................................................................................2-7
2.5.1 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-9
2.6 Assembly module ....................................................................................2-10
2.6.1 Removing the assembly module............................................... 2-10
2.6.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover ...................... 2-11
2.7 5.25-inch drive..........................................................................................2-12
2.8 Card reader...............................................................................................2-13
2.9 3.5” Storage devices................................................................................2-14
2.10 2.5” Storage device..................................................................................2-16
2.11 Expansion slots........................................................................................2-18
2.11.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-19
2.11.2 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards...................................................... 2-20
2.11.3 (optional) Installing the COM port ............................................ 2-21
2.12 System fan................................................................................................2-22
2.13 BIOS update utility................................................................................... 2-23

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2.14 Motherboard rear and audio connection ...............................................2-25
2.14.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-25
2.14.2 Audio I/O connection................................................................. 2-27
2.15 Starting up for the first time.................................................................... 2-29
2.16 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-29
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
3.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................3-2
3.2 Onboard buttons and switches ................................................................3-4
3.3 Jumpers ......................................................................................................3-5
3.4 Onboard LEDs............................................................................................3-8
3.5 Internal connectors.................................................................................. 3-13
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................4-2
4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 4-2
4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility................................................................... 4-3
4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 4-4
4.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................4-6
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen...................................................................... 4-7
4.2.2 Menu bar..................................................................................... 4-7
4.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 4-8
4.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 4-8
4.2.5 Navigation keys........................................................................... 4-8
4.2.6 General help................................................................................ 4-8
4.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 4-8
4.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 4-8
4.2.9 Scroll bar..................................................................................... 4-8
4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................4-9
4.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................4-10
4.4.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 4-11
4.4.2 Power & Performance............................................................... 4-13
4.4.3 Server ME Conguration........................................................... 4-15
4.4.4 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 4-15
4.4.5 ACPI Settings............................................................................ 4-16
4.4.6 APM Conguration.................................................................... 4-16
4.4.7 Runtime Error Logging Settings................................................ 4-17
4.4.8 Onboard LAN Conguration...................................................... 4-17

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4.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 4-18
4.4.10 Intel TXT Information................................................................. 4-21
4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 4-21
4.4.12 USB Conguration .................................................................... 4-22
4.4.13 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 4-23
4.4.14 CSM Conguration.................................................................... 4-24
4.4.15 NVMe Conguration.................................................................. 4-25
4.4.16 WHEA Conguration................................................................. 4-25
4.4.17 Tls Auth Conguration............................................................... 4-25
4.4.18 iSCSI Conguration .................................................................. 4-26
4.5 Chipset menu ...........................................................................................4-27
4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 4-27
4.5.2 PCH-IO Conguration ............................................................... 4-29
4.6 Security menu ..........................................................................................4-33
4.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................4-36
4.8 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................4-38
4.9 Tool menu.................................................................................................4-38
4.10 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................4-39
4.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 4-39
4.10.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 4-40
3.11 Server Mgmt menu................................................................................... 4-40
4.11.1 System Event Log..................................................................... 4-42
4.11.2 Bmc self test log........................................................................ 4-43
4.11.3 BMC network conguration....................................................... 4-43
4.11.4 View System Event Log ............................................................ 4-45
4.11.5 BMC User Settings.................................................................... 4-45
4.12 Save & Exit menu.....................................................................................4-45
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
5.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-2
5.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................. 5-3
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................... 5-3
5.1.4 RAID conguration utilities.......................................................... 5-3
5.2 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility............................. 5-4
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 5-5
5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set..................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3 Exiting the Intel®Rapid Storage Technology Option
ROM utility................................................................................... 5-8

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5.3 Creating a RAID driver disk ......................................................................5-8
5.3.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®................................... 5-8
5.3 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)........................ 5-9
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 5-10
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type.......................................................... 5-12
5.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 5-13
5.3.4 Preferences............................................................................... 5-14
Appendix
WS C246M PRO block diagram.............................................................................. A-2
Q-Code table............................................................................................................ A-3
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-6
Federal Communications Commission Statement.......................................A-6
REACH ....................................................................................................A-7
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-8
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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.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a
qualied service technician or your dealer. Ensure that the power cables for the devices
are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power
cables from the existing system before you service.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server
package.
• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as
possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use
the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying
the system.
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About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic
knowledge of conguring a server.
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on
front panel and rear panel specications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and
internal connectors.
4. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and
describes the BIOS parameters.
5. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets
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References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management
utility.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure 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.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line:
format A:/S

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This chapter describes the general features of the workstation,
including sections on front panel and rear panel specications.
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Product Introduction
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
1.2 Serial number label
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the
product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as the gure
below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members
can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
Model Name E500 G5 SFF
Accessories 1 x E500 G5 SFF Support CD
1 x Windows 10 Recovery DVD (for OS bundled model M12 language pack)
1 x AC Power Cable
1 x VGA Support CD (for Windows 10)
1 x COM port cable
Optional Items Smart Card Reader
Anti-Virus CD pack
DVD-RW or DVD-ROM
xxS0xxxxxxxx
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1.3 E500 G5 SFF specifications summary
The ASUS E500 G5 SFF is a workstation featuring the ASUS WS C246M PRO Workstation board.
(continued on the next page)
Processor / System Bus
LGA1151 socket for Intel®Xeon® Processor E Family (Coffee Lake)
Intel®Pentium™ processors
Intel®Celeron™ processors*
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel®CPU support list
Core Logic Intel® C246 Chipset
Memory
Total Slots 4 (2-channel per CPU, 4 DIMM per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM)
Memory Type
4 x DIMM, Max 64GB, DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, ECC/ non-
ECC UDIMM*
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List)
Memory Size 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (UDIMM)
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X
/PCI-E Slots 3
Slot Type
PCIEX1_1: PCI-E x1 slot, x1 Gen3 Link, from PCH
PCIEX16_1: PCI-E x16 slot, x16 Gen3 Link
PCIEX8_1: PCI-E x8 slot, x4 Gen3 Link, from PCH
Disk
Controller
SATA
Controller
Intel®C246 Chipset:
8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports or
7 x SATA 6Gb/s with 1 x M.2 (SATA 6Gb/s & PCI-E Gen3 x4 link,
NGFF 2280/2260/2242/2230)
Intel® RST (Windows & Linux)
(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
Storage Bays
2 x Internal 3.5" HDD Bays (Or switch to 2 x internal 2.5” SSD with
cage by requests)
1 x M.2 (SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen3 x4 link, NGFF 2280/2260/2242)
Networking LAN 1 x Intel®I210-AT GbE LAN
1 x Intel®I219-LM GbE LAN
Graphic VGA
Integrated Graphics Processor x 1
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort/VGA
- Supports HDMI 1.4 with Max resolution 4096 x 2160@24 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with Max resolution 4096 x 2304@60 Hz
- Supports VGA with Max resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz
Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Denition Audio CODEC
Auxiliary Storage Device
Bay (Floppy / Optical
Drive)
1 x 5.25" media bays
(Options: No DVD-ROM/DVD-RW)

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Specications are subject to change without notice.
E500 G5 SFF specifications summary
Front I/O
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Headphone port
1 x Microphone port
Rear I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x HDMI
1 x DisplayPort
1 x VGA
2 x RJ-45 ports
1 x 8-channel Audio I/O ports (5 + 1 Audio jacks)
Switch/LED
Front Switch/LED:
1 x Power switch/LED
1 x Reset switch
1 x HDD Access LED
Security Options Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0)
OS Support Windows®10
* Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support.
Dimension
(HH x WW x DD) 410 mm x 96 mm x 330 mm
Net Weight Kg
(CPU, DRAM & HDD not
included)
6 Kg
Power Supply 300W 80PLUS Single Power Supply
Power Rating 100-240Vac, 6-3A, 50/60Hz, Class I
Environment
Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)

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1.4 Front panel features
The E500 G5 SFF workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power
button, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for easy access.
USB
3.0
USB BIOS
Flashback
HDMI DisplayPort
C/SUB
LINE IN
KY
LINE OUT
MIC IN
REAR
SIDE
SPDIF
OUT
DVI
BIOS
ODD and card reader cover
Reset buttonHDD access LED
Microphone port
Headphone port Power button and
Power LED
USB 2.0 ports
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
USB
3.0
USB BIOS
Flashback
HDMI DisplayPort
C/SUB
LINE IN
KY
LINE OUT
MIC IN
REAR
SIDE
SPDIF
OUT
DVI
BIOS
Optical Drive (Optional)Card reader (Optional)
Open the ODD and card reader cover for the card reader and optical drive.

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HDMI DisplayPort
C/SUB
LINE IN
KY
LINE OUT
MIC IN
REAR
SPDIF OUT
1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, and the
power supply module.
Single power supply
Power connector
Expansion slots
Optical S/PDIF Out port
HDMI port USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
USB 2.0
ports
USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports
VGA port
DisplayPort
COM port (optional)
Intel®LAN port 1 and 2
Audio ports
• Refer to 1.7 LED Information for the LED descriptions.
• * This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller and for technicians only.

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1.6 Internal features
The ASUS E500 G5 SFF Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown:
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.
1. Power supply unit
2. System fan
3. ASUS WS C246M PRO Workstation Board
4. Expansion card locks
5. Optical drive (Optional)
6. Card reader (Optional)
7. Front I/O board (hidden)
8. 2 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays (hidden)

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USB
3.0
USB BIOS
Flashback
HDMI DisplayPort
C/SUB
LINE IN
KY
LINE OUT
MIC IN
REAR
SIDE
SPDIF
OUT
DVI
BIOS
USB
3.0
USB BIOS
Flashback
HDMI DisplayPort
C/SUB
LINE IN
KY
LINE OUT
MIC IN
REAR
SIDE
SPDIF
OUT
DVI
BIOS
HDMI DisplayPort
C/SUB
LINEIN
KY
LINEOUT
MICIN
REAR
SPDIFOUT
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
SPEED LED
SPEED LEDACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LED
1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
LED Color Display status Description
Power LED Blue ON System power ON
HDD Access LED Orange OFF
Blinking
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
HDD Access LED Power LED

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Hardware Setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have
to perform when installing system components. It includes
description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
2-2
2.1 Chassis stand
To install the chassis stand:
1. Attach the two stand pieces to each other. A clicking sound can be heard when the
stand pieces are securely attached to each other.
3. Attach the chassis stand to the chassis.
2. Peel the rubber foot padding off (A), and push it rmly into the rubber foot padding slot
(B) as shown in the illustration below.