Asus ESC300 G4 User manual

Workstation
ESC300 G4
User Guide

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First Edition
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Contents
Notices ....................................................................................................................... vi
Federal Communications Commission Statement..........................................vi
Canadian Department of Communications Statement....................................vi
REACH ......................................................................................................vii
Safety information.................................................................................................... viii
Electrical Safety ............................................................................................ viii
Operation Safety ........................................................................................... viii
About this guide......................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents.........................................................................1-2
1.2 Serial number label.................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 ESC300 G4 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
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs......................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
2.1 Chassis cover............................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the side cover............................................................. 2-2
2.2 CPU installation..........................................................................................2-4
2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation...........................................2-6
2.4 System memory .........................................................................................2-7
2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket.......................... 2-9
2.5 Front panel cover..................................................................................... 2-10
2.5.1 Removing the front panel cover ................................................ 2-10
2.6 5.25-inch drives........................................................................................ 2-11
2.7 Hard disk drives (HDD)............................................................................2-13
2.8 Expansion slots........................................................................................2-17
2.8.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-18
2.8.2 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-20
2.8.3 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards...................................................... 2-21
2.9 System fan................................................................................................ 2-22
2.10 Motherboard rear and audio connection ............................................... 2-23

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Contents
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
3.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
4.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................4-2
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 4-3
4.2.1 EZ Mode...................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.2 Advanced Mode .......................................................................... 4-5
4.2.3 QFan Control............................................................................... 4-8
4.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ..................................................................... 4-10
4.3 My Favorites .............................................................................................4-12
4.4 Main menu ................................................................................................4-14
4.5 Ai Tweaker menu...................................................................................... 4-14
4.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................4-15
4.6.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 4-15
4.6.2 Platform Misc Conguration...................................................... 4-15
4.6.3 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 4-15
4.6.4 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 4-16
4.6.5 PCH Storage Conguration....................................................... 4-16
4.6.6 USB Conguration .................................................................... 4-17
4.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration................................................ 4-17
4.6.8 APM Conguration.................................................................... 4-17
4.6.9 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 4-18
4.6.10 Intel TXT Information................................................................. 4-18
4.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information ................................................. 4-18
4.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................4-18
4.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................4-18
4.9 Tool menu................................................................................................. 4-20
4.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................ 4-20
4.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Prole ....................................................... 4-20
4.9.3 ASUS SPD Information............................................................. 4-20
4.10 Exit menu.................................................................................................. 4-21
4.11 Updating BIOS.......................................................................................... 4-22
4.11.1 EZ Update................................................................................. 4-22
4.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3...................................................................... 4-23
4.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.......................................................... 4-25

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Contents
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 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS.......................... 5-3
5.1.4 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility.................. 5-7
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................................5-11
5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®................................. 5-11
Appendix
E3-PRO V5 block diagram ...................................................................................... A-2
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-3

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
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 B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If 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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card
is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this
unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.

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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.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
Australia statement notice
From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the
Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.
asus.com/support. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at
https://www.asus.com/support

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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.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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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 server, 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 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

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

Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1-2
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 ESC300 G4
Accessories 1 x ESC300 G4 Support CD
1 x Windows 10 and Windows 7 Professional Recovery DVD
(for OS bundled SKU)
1 x AC Power Cable
1 x COM port Cable
Optional Items Smart Card Reader
Anti-Virus CD pack
DVD-RW
Keyboard and mouse
xxS0xxxxxxxx
ESC300 G4
SD/MMC/MS
SmartCard

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1.3 ESC300 G4 specifications summary
The ASUS ESC300 G4 is a workstation featuring the ASUS E3-Pro V5 server board.
(continued on the next page)
Processor / System Bus
LGA1151 socket for Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v6/v5 series, 7th/6th
Generation Intel®CoreTM, Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
*Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel®CPU support list.
Core Logic Intel®C232 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 2400/2133 MHz, ECC/ non-ECC UDIMM
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Memory Size 8GB, 16GB(UDIMM)
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X
/PCI-E Slots 7
Slot Type
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)*1
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
3 x PCI slots
* When PCIE x16_2 is occupied by x4 or faster devices, PCIE x1_1 and
PCIE x1_2 will be disabled.
Disk
Controller
SATA
Controller
Intel® C232 Chipset with RAID 0/1/5/10 and Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology Enterprise support:
- 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage
devices support (both SATA & PCIE x4 mode)*
* When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 is
disabled.
* M.2 Socket and PCIe X16_2 connector support PCIe mode and share
bandwidth. By default, the device detection priority of the system is as
follows: SATA Mode M.2 > PCIe X16_2 connector.
Storage
Bays
I = internal
A or S will be
hot-swappable
3 x Internal 3.5" HDD Bays
1 x Internal 2.5" HDD/SSD Bays
Networking LAN Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit LAN Controller
Auxiliary Storage Device
Bay (Floppy / Optical
Drive)
2 x 5.25" media bays
(Options: No DVD-ROM/DVD-RW)

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Specications are subject to change without notice.
ESC300 G4 specifications summary
Rear I/O
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.0
4 x USB 2.0
3 x Audio jack(s)
Onboard I/O
1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices
1 x COM port
1 x S/PDIF out header
2 x USB 3.0 (front)
2 x USB 2.0 (front) (optional switch to card reader)
OS Support
Windows® 10 (support Preload OS)
Windows® 7 RS2 32bit/64bit
* Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support.
Dimension (HH x WW x
DD) 423 mm x 190 mm x 435 mm
Net Weight Kg (CPU,
DRAM & HDD not inclu
ded)
12.65 Kg
Power Supply - 300W 80PLUS Single Power Supply
- 500W 80PLUS Single Power Supply
Power Rating 100-127 / 220-240Vac, 60-50Hz, 6A/3A, 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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SD/MMC/MS
Smart Card
1.4 Front panel features
The ESC300 G4 workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power and
reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the
front panel for easy access.
Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.
Optical Drive (Optional)
Empty 5.25-inch bay
HDD access LED
Reset button
Microphone port
Headphone port
Power button
USB 2.0 ports*
USB 3.0 ports
Power LED
Card reader (optional)*
* The USB 2.0 ports are unavailable if the optional card reader is purchased.

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MIC
IN
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a vent for
the system fan, and the power supply module.
Single power supply
Power connector
Expansion slots
PCI-E latch
LAN port
120 mm x 120 mm
system fan vents
Audio ports
PS/2 Mouse port
PS/2 keyboard port
USB 2.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports

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1.6 Internal features
The ASUS ESC300 G4 Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown:
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. If you need to use a oppy disk,
connect the USB oppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel.
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. 120 mm x 120 mm system fan (optional)
3. ASUS E3-PRO V5 Server Board
4. Expansion card locks
5. Optical drive (Optional)
6. 1 x 5.25-inch drive bay
7. Front I/O board (hidden)
8. 3 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays
9. 1 x 2.5-inch Internal HDD/SSD bay

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MIC
IN
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
USB3.0
USB3.0
SD/MMC/MS
Smart Card
1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED OFF
Blinking
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
HDD Access LED
Power LED
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
SD/MMC/MS
SmartCard
ACT/LINK LED
USB 3.0
MIC IN
SIDE REAR C/SUB
LINE OUT LINE IN
KY
DVI
VGA
OUT
HDMI
SPDIF OUT
Display/Port
USB 3.1
10
USB 3.0
SPEED 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
MIC
IN
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
2.1 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ngersfromcomponents
inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other
sharp-edged parts.
• Theimagesofthebareboneservershowninthissectionareforreferencepurposes
onlyandmaynotexactlymatchthemodelyoupurchase.
To remove the side cover:
1. Remove the two screws that secure the
side cover.
2. Pressthesidecoverlocksoutward.
Screws
MIC
IN
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
Side cover locks