Asus ESC510 G4 SFF User manual

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Revised Edition V2
December 2017

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Contents
Notices ....................................................................................................................... vi
Federal Communications Commission 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 ESC510 G4 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 cover.............................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover ....................................................... 2-2
2.2 CPU installation..........................................................................................2-3
2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation...........................................2-5
2.4 System memory .........................................................................................2-6
2.4.1 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-7
2.5 Assembly module ......................................................................................2-8
2.5.1 Removing the assembly module................................................. 2-8
2.5.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover ........................ 2-9
2.6 5.25-inch drive.......................................................................................... 2-10
2.7 Card reader............................................................................................... 2-11
2.8 Hard disk drives (HDD)............................................................................ 2-12
2.9 Expansion slots........................................................................................2-14
2.9.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-15
2.9.2 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards...................................................... 2-16
2.10 System fan................................................................................................ 2-17
2.11 BIOS update utility................................................................................... 2-18
2.12 Motherboard rear and audio connection ...............................................2-19
2.12.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-19
2.12.2 Audio I/O connection................................................................. 2-21

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2.13 Starting up for the first time....................................................................2-23
2.14 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-23
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
3.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................3-2
3.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................3-4
3.3 Onboard LEDs............................................................................................ 3-8
3.4 Internal connectors..................................................................................3-11
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 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 4-8
4.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 4-8
4.2.9 Scroll bar..................................................................................... 4-8
4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................4-9
4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]..................................................... 4-9
4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ............................................................... 4-9
4.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................4-10
4.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 4-10
4.4.2 Runtime Error Logging Settings................................................ 4-10
4.4.3 Chipset Conguration................................................................ 4-11
4.4.4 Platform Conguration .............................................................. 4-21
4.4.5 CPU Conguration ................................................................... 4-29
4.4.6 SATA Conguration ................................................................. 4-32
4.4.7 Network Stack Conguration .................................................... 4-35
4.4.8 CSM Conguration ................................................................... 4-36
4.4.9 NVMe controller and Drive information .................................... 4-37
4.4.10 iSCSI Conguration .................................................................. 4-37

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4.5 Security Menu...........................................................................................4-37
4.6 Boot Menu.................................................................................................4-40
4.7 Monitor Menu............................................................................................4-42
4.8 Tool menu................................................................................................. 4-42
4.9 Save & Exit menu..................................................................................... 4-43
4.10 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 4-44
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
5.1 Setting up RAID..........................................................................................5-2
5.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives............................................................ 5-3
5.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS.................................................. 5-3
5.1.4 RAID conguration utilities.......................................................... 5-3
5.2 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA 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 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ...................................................... 5-8
5.2.4 Exiting the Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA Option ROM utility............................................................. 5-9
5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID.................................................................... 5-9
5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility........................ 5-11
5.3 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)...................... 5-12
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 5-13
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type.......................................................... 5-15
5.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 5-16
5.3.4 Preferences............................................................................... 5-17
Appendix
P10S-M WS block diagram ..................................................................................... A-2
Q-Code table............................................................................................................ A-3
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-6

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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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Déclaration de conformitéde Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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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
qualied 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 qualied 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 conguring 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 specications.
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 conguring 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

This chapter describes the general features of the workstation,
including sections on front panel and rear panel specications.
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 ESC510 G4 SFF
Accessories 1 x Support CD
1 x Windows 10 Recovery DVD (for OS bundled SKU M12 language pack)
1 x Windows 7 Recovery DVD (for OS bundled SKU M12 language pack)
1 x AC Power Cable
1 x VGA Support CD (for Windows 10)
1 x VGA Support CD (for Windows 7)
Optional Items Smart Card Reader
Anti-Virus CD pack
DVD-RW or DVD-ROM
xxS0xxxxxxxx
ESC510 G4 SFF

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1.3 ESC510 G4 SFF specifications summary
The ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF is a workstation featuring the ASUS P10S-M WS Workstation board.
(continued on the next page)
Processor / System Bus
1 x Socket LGA1151
Intel®Xeon®E3-1200 v5/v6 Processor Family
Intel® 7th/6th Generation Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors
Intel® 7th/6th Generation Pentium™ processors
Intel® 7th/6th Generation Celeron™ processors
Core Logic Intel®C236 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 2133/2400 MHz, ECC/ non-ECC
UDIMM
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
** Memory frequency supported depends on the CPU installed
Memory Size 4GB, 8GB, 16GB (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®C236 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 22110/2280/2260/2242)
Intel® RSTe (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)
Networking LAN 2 x Intel®I210 GbE LAN
Graphic VGA
Integrated Graphics Processor x 1
Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/HDMI/DisplayPort
- Supports DVI-D with Max resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz
- Supports HDMI with Max resolution 4096 x 2160@60/24 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with Max resolution 4096 x 2304@60 Hz
- Supports Intel® HD Graphics, InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear
Video HD Technology, Insider™
- Maximum shared memory of 512MB
Auxiliary Storage Device
Bay (Floppy / Optical
Drive)
1 x 5.25" media bays
(Options: No DVD-ROM/DVD-RW)

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Specications are subject to change without notice.
ESC500 G4 SFF specifications summary
Rear I/O
2 x USB 3.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out
1 x HDMI
1 x DisplayPort
2 x RJ-45 ports
1 x DVI-D
1 x 8-channel Audio I/O ports (6 x Audio jacks)
1 x USB Flashback button
Front I/O
2 x USB 3.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Headphone port
1 x Microphone port
Onboard I/O
1 x M.2 Socket (Support SATA 6Gb/s & PCIE Gen3 x 4 link, NGFF
22110/2280/2260/2242)
1 x TPM header
OS Support
Windows®10
Windows® 7 32bit/64bit
* 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 inclu
ded)
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 ESC510 G4 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 3.0 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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USB
3.0
USB BIOS
Flashback
HDMI DisplayPort
C/SUB
LINE IN
KY
LINE OUT
MIC IN
REAR
SIDE
SPDIF
OUT
DVI
BIOS
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
DVI-D port
Intel®LAN port 1 and 2
USB 2.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports
BIOS Flashback button
Audio ports
Refer to 1.7 LED Information for the LED descriptions.
DisplayPort
HDMI 1.4b port

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1.6 Internal features
The ASUS ESC510 G4 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 P10S-M WS 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
USB
3.0
USBBIOS
Flashback
HDMI DisplayPort
C/SUB
LINEIN
KY
LINEOUT
MICIN
REAR
SIDE
SPDIF
OUT
DVI
BIOS
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 cover
2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover
• Ensurethatyouunplugthepowercordbeforeremovingthechassiscover.
• Takeextracarewhenremovingthechassiscover.Keepyourngersfromcomponents
inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other
sharp-edged parts.
• Theimagesoftheworkstationshowninthissectionareforreferencepurposesonly
andmaynotexactlymatchthemodelyoupurchase.
To remove the chassis cover:
1. Remove the four (4) screws that secure the chassis cover.
2. Slightly pull the chassis cover toward the rear just enough to detach it from the chassis,
then lift to remove the chassis cover.
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