Asus E500 G5 SFF User manual

Workstation
E500 G5 SFF
User Guide

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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
using the available utilities.

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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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