Asus ESC700 G4 User manual

Workstation
ESC700 G4
User Guide

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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... vi
Optical Drive Safety Information ....................................................................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 ESC700 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...........................................2-7
2.4 System memory .........................................................................................2-8
2.4.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................ 2-10
2.5 Front panel cover.....................................................................................2-11
2.5.1 Removing the front panel cover ................................................ 2-11
2.6 5.25-inch drives........................................................................................2-12
2.7 Hard disk drives (HDD)............................................................................2-14
2.8 Expansion slots........................................................................................2-18
2.8.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-20
2.9 System fan................................................................................................2-22
2.10 BIOS update utility................................................................................... 2-23
2.11 Motherboard rear and audio connection ............................................... 2-24
2.11.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-24
2.11.2 Audio I/O connection................................................................. 2-26

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Contents
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
3.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................3-2
3.2 Onboard buttons and switches ................................................................ 3-4
3.3 Jumpers ......................................................................................................3-7
3.4 Onboard LEDs..........................................................................................3-10
3.5 Internal connectors.................................................................................. 3-13
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 EZ Tuning Wizard ....................................................................... 4-8
4.3 My Favorites .............................................................................................4-11
4.4 Main menu ................................................................................................4-13
4.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................4-13
4.5.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 4-13
4.5.2 Platform Misc Conguration...................................................... 4-14
4.5.3 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 4-14
4.5.4 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 4-14
4.5.5 PCH Storage Conguration....................................................... 4-14
4.5.6 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 4-15
4.5.7 CPU Storage Conguration....................................................... 4-15
4.5.8 Onboard Devices Conguration................................................ 4-15
4.5.9 APM Conguration.................................................................... 4-16
4.5.10 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 4-16
4.5.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information ................................................. 4-16
4.5.12 USB Conguration .................................................................... 4-16
4.5.13 Thunderbolt(TM) Conguration................................................. 4-16
4.5.14 PCH-FW Conguration ............................................................. 4-16
4.6 Boot menu ................................................................................................4-17
4.7 Tool menu.................................................................................................4-19
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................ 4-19
4.7.2 Secure Erase ............................................................................ 4-19
4.7.3 ASUS Overclocking Prole ....................................................... 4-21
4.7.4 ASUS SPD Information............................................................. 4-21
4.7.5 IPMI HWM................................................................................. 4-21
4.7.6 Graphics Card Information........................................................ 4-21

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4.8 Exit menu..................................................................................................4-22
4.9 Server Mgmt menu................................................................................... 4-22
4.10 Updating BIOS.......................................................................................... 4-23
4.10.1 EZ Update................................................................................. 4-23
4.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3...................................................................... 4-24
4.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.......................................................... 4-26
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
5.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-2
5.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Installing storage devices............................................................ 5-3
5.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS.......................... 5-3
5.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS.................................... 5-7
5.1.5 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility................ 5-13
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................................5-17
5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®................................. 5-17
Appendix
WS C422 PRO/SE block diagram (48-Lane).......................................................... A-2
Q-Code table............................................................................................................ A-3
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-6
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, 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 add a device.
• 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
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or experienced
engineers.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server
package.
• Before using the server, ensure 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.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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.

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Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving
or carrying the system.
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.
To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Optical Drive Safety Information
Laser Safety Information

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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.
6 Chapter 6: Driver Installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.

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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. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line:
format A:/S

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This chapter describes the general features of the 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 ESC700 G4
Accessories 1 x ESC700 G4 Support DVD
1 x AC Power Cable
Optional Items DVD-ROM/DVD-RW
Smart card reader
xxS0xxxxxxxx
ESC700 G4

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1.3 ESC700 G4 specifications summary
The ASUS ESC700 G4 is a workstation featuring the WS C422 PRO/SE workstation board.
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Processor / System Bus 1 X LGA2066 Socket
Intel® Xeon-W Series Processors
Core Logic Intel®C422 Chipset
Memory
Total Slots 8 (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 512GB
Memory Type
8 x DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz RDIMM/LRDIMM
* Memory frequency support depends on the CPU installed. Refer to
www.asus.com for memory AVL & CPU support list.
Memory Size
32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (RDIMM)
64GB, 32GB (LRDIMM)
* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest updates.
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots 5
Slot Type
48-Lane CPU
2 x PCI Express 3.0 x 16 slot (x16 link)
2 x PCI Express 3.0 x 16 slot (single@ x16 link, dual@ x8/x8 link)
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x 4 slot (x4 link)
Disk
Controller SATA Controller
- 1 x M.2_2 (Gen 3 x4) socket3, type 2242/2260/2280/22110
storage devices support (PCIe mode)*
- 1 x M.2_1 (Gen 3 x4) socket3, type 2242/2260/2280 storage
devices support (both SATA & PCIe mode)
- 1 x U.2 connector (supports U.2 NVMe device)*
Intel®C422 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel®Rapid
Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 support
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports
Intel®Virtual RAID (VROC) suuport for CPU RAID**
* Bandwidth is shared between M.2_2 and U.2.
** Intel®VROC is supported via RSTe, Hyper M.2 x 16 card, and Intel®
VROC_HW_key. Hyper M.2 x 16 card and VROC_HW_Key are to be
purchased separately.
*** NVMe RAID type and function will depend on Intel®VROC_HW_key
installed
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 2 x Intel®I210-AT Gigabit LAN Controller
Auxiliary Storage Device
Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive)
2 x 5.25” media bays
(Options: No ODD/DVD-RW)
Front I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0 (or optional card reader)
1 x Headphone port
1 x Microphone port

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Specications are subject to change without notice.
ESC700 G4 specifications summary
Rear I/O Ports
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button
2 x USB 3.1 Gen2 ports (Type C & Type A)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
4 x USB 2.0 ports (1 Supports USB BIOS Flashback)
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out Port
2 x Intel LAN (RJ45) Ports
8-channel Audio I/O Ports
Button/LED
Front button/LED:
1 x Power button
1 x Power LED
1 x Reset button
1 x HDD Access LED
OS Support Windows®10
* Subject to change without notice
Management
Solution
Out of Band
Remote
Management
On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CCC, CE, FCC
Dimension 423mm x 190mm x 435mm
Power Supply 500W 80PLUS Single Power Supply
700W 80PLUS Single Power Supply
Power Rating 100-240V, 10-5A, 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 ESC700 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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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.
Power connector
Expansion slots
PCI-E latch
USB 2.0 ports
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port
Intel®LAN port (LAN2)
Intel®LAN port (LAN1)
120 mm x 120 mm
system fan vents
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
USB BIOS flashback button
Audio ports
Single power supply

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RESET
1.6 Internal features
The ASUS ESC700 G4 Pedestal workstation 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
3. WS C422 PRO/SE Workstation Motherboard
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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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
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK 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
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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workstation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.
Side cover locks
Screws