Asus ESC1000 G2 User manual

Niveus 5100
High Density forHPC Clusters
Technical Guide
Rev. 1.0
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Notices....................................................................................................... viii
Safety information ...................................................................................... ix
About this guide .......................................................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label...................................................................... 1-2
  ................................................................. 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
 ............................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover............................................................................... 2-2
  ................................................ 
  .............................................. 3
2.2 Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5
  .............................................................. 
 ................... 8
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-10
  ....................................................................... 
 ...................................................1
  .......................................................... 
  ........................................................ 
2.5 Front panel assembly ................................................................ 2-13
 .............................. 3
  ........................... 3
2.6 5.25-inch drives .......................................................................... 2-14

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2.7 SATA hard disk drives ............................................................... 2-15
  ................................... 
  ................................. 
  ................... 
  ..................... 8
2.8 Expansion cards ........................................................................ 2-19
  ......................................... 
  ..................................... 1
2.9 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-23
  ............................................. 3
 ....................................... 
2.10 Removable components............................................................ 2-26
  ............................................ 
  ........................................... 7
Chapter 3: Motherboard Info
3.1 Motherboard layout...................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 3-4
3.3 Onboard buttons and switches .................................................. 3-6
3.4 Onboard LEDs .............................................................................. 3-9
3.5 Connectors ................................................................................. 3-16
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 ................................................... 3-17
 .................................................... 
  ....................................................... 1
  .............................. 3-33
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Knowing BIOS .............................................................................. 4-2
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-2
  ......................................................................... 3
  .............................................................. 
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 4-6

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4.4 Ai Tweaker menu.......................................................................... 4-8
  ................................................... 
 DIGI+ Power Control..................................................... 3
 ........................................... 7
4.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-32
  ........................................................ 3
  ......................................... 
 ....................... 
  ........................................................ 
  ....................................................... 
  ........................................................ 
 ..................................... 
  .............................................................................. 
4.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 4-44
4.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-48
4.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-50
  ................................................ 
  ..................................... 1
 ......................................................... 
  ......................................................... 3
4.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-54
4.10 Updating BIOS............................................................................ 4-55
  ...................................................... 
 ................................................. 8
  .................................... 
 ..................................................... 
 n
  .................................................................... 5-2
  .............................................................. 
  ....................................... 3
  ........................................ 3
 ®Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ...... 3

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 .......................................................... 7
Chapter 6: Driver installation
6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk......................................................... 6-2
 ...... 
 ®............................................. 
 ®OS
installation ....................................................................... 3
 ......................................... 3
6.2 Support DVD information............................................................ 6-6
  ............................................... 
  ..................................... 7
6.3 Software information ................................................................... 6-8
  ........................................................................ 8
 .................................................................... 
 ..................................................... 3
 ............................................................................... 
  ................................................................... 
 ........................................................... 7
  ......................................................................... 8
  .............................................................. 
 ...................................................... 
 ................................................................ 1
  ....................................................................... 
  ..................................................... 
6.4 System Recovery ....................................................................... 6-26
  ........................................ 
  .............................................. 
Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support
7.1 AMD®CrossFireX™ technology ................................................. 7-2
7.1.1 Requirements.................................................................. 7-
 ............................................................. 7-
7.1.3  graphics cards .................... 7-3

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 ............................................. 7-
 ®................. 7-
7.2 NVIDIA®SLI™ technology ........................................................... 7-5
 .................................................................. 7-
  .......................... 7-
 ........................ 7-
 .......................... 7-7
 ............................................. 7-8
 ® ......................... 7-8
7.3 NVIDIA®CUDA™ technology .................................................... 7-11
7.3.1 Requirements.................................................................7-11
  ...........................7-11
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement

conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• 
Canadian Department of Communications Statement

digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.



unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
REACH

Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at
.

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Safety information
Electrical Safety
 
unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
 
before relocating the system.
 

are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power
cables from the existing system before you service.
 
technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only.
 
package.
 
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

with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Heavy System

the system.

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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. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic
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Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front
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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 information
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 

using the available utilities.
6. Chapter 6: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.
7. Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support
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®®CUDA technology.

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Conventions
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics  
<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.
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simultaneously, the key names are linked with
a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line: format A:/S
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.

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Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
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that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.


This chapter describes the general features
of the workstation, including sections on front
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Chapter 1
Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction
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
For faster and quicker troubleshooting solutions from the ASUS Technical Support team,
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Model Name 
Chassis 
Motherboard 
Component 
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
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Accessories 
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
1 x AC Power Cable
1 x COM Port Cable
Optional Items 
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ESC1000 G2

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supports Intel®®Core series processors, and the
latest technologies through the onboard chipsets.
Model Name ESC1000 G2
Processor / System Bus
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Intel®®
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
Core Logic Intel®
Memory
Total Slots 
Capacity 
Memory Type
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*Refer to www.asus.com for detailed memory AVL
CPU support list.
Memory Size 
Expansion Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots 
Slot Type
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Storage SATA Controller
Intel®X79:
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 
Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (for
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Marvell 88SE9128 SATA controller:
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Networking LAN 1 x Intel®
1 x Intel®
HDD Bays 
Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD 
*DVD-RW default for North America
Front Panel I/O
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1 x Line In
1 x Line Out
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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Rear Panel I/O










OS Support
® 
®
®
®
®
Open SuSE®
Ubuntu Desktop 11.1

Anti-virus Software Optional anti-virus CD Pack
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not included) 17 Kg
Power Supply 
Power Rating 
Environment

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

 
1.4 Front panel features
Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
Optical drive
Empty 5.25-inch
bays
Power button
Reset button
HDD access LED
Power LED
USB 2.0 ports
Security lock
4-bay HDD cage
Headphone

Microphone

USB 3.0 ports

Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.5 Rear panel features
1350W 80+Single power
supply
Power connector
Expansion slots
Chassis intrusion switch
Chassis lock
120mm x 38mm system fan
PS/2 mouse port
USB 2.0 ports
Optical S/PDIF Out port
8-channel audio ports
USB 2.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports LAN2 (RJ-45) port
LAN1 (RJ-45) port
PS/2 keyboard port
USB BIOS
Flashback button
Power switch
IEEE 1394a port

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1.6 Internal features


*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.
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3. 
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 
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 
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