Asus ESC4000 G4S User manual

2U Rackmount Server
ESC4000 G4 Series
User Guide

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Contents
Safety information..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide....................................................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents......................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label.................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Systemspecications ............................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Front panel features...................................................................................1-8
1.5 Rear panel features.................................................................................... 1-9
1.6 Internal features ....................................................................................... 1-10
1.7 LED information ....................................................................................... 1-13
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-13
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-15
1.7.3 Storage Device status LEDs ..................................................... 1-16
1.7.4 Q-Code/Port 80 status LEDs..................................................... 1-17
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
2.1 Chassis cover............................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.1 Air duct........................................................................................ 2-4
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-6
2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink.................................................. 2-6
2.3 System memory ......................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 Memory Congurations............................................................... 2-9
2.4 Storage devices........................................................................................ 2-16
2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device ..................... 2-16
2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVME storage device.......... 2-19
2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................................ 2-23
2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card....................................................... 2-23
2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card................................................ 2-26
2.5.3 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-40
2.6 Cable connections ................................................................................... 2-41
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling................................................................. 2-42

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2.8 Removable/optional components........................................................... 2-44
2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-44
2.8.2 Redundant power supply units.................................................. 2-45
2.8.3 U.2 drives.................................................................................. 2-47
2.8.4 Installing Accelerators............................................................... 2-51
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1 Rail Kit......................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.1 Selecting rack rail cabinets ......................................................... 3-2
3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails ............................................................... 3-3
3.2 Cable management arm (optional for 1200 mm rack rails) .................... 3-8
3.2.1 Attaching the cable management arm ........................................ 3-8
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4.1 Z11PG-D16 Motherboard layout ............................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 4-4
4.3 Internal connectors.................................................................................. 4-10
4.4 Onboard LEDs.......................................................................................... 4-20
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................... 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ................................................................. 5-3
5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 5-4
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 5-6
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen...................................................................... 5-7
5.2.2 Menu bar..................................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 5-8
5.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 5-8
5.2.5 Navigation keys........................................................................... 5-8
5.2.6 General help................................................................................ 5-8
5.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 5-8
5.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 5-8
5.2.9 Scroll bar..................................................................................... 5-8
5.3 Main menu .................................................................................................. 5-9
5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]..................................................... 5-9
5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ............................................................... 5-9
5.4 Performance Tuning menu......................................................................5-10

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5.5 Advanced menu ....................................................................................... 5-11
5.5.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-12
5.5.2 ACPI Settings............................................................................ 5-12
5.5.3 Smart Settings........................................................................... 5-13
5.5.4 Super IO Conguration ............................................................. 5-13
5.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 5-14
5.5.6 Onboard LAN Conguration ..................................................... 5-17
5.5.7 APM .......................................................................................... 5-18
5.5.8 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-19
5.5.9 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-21
5.5.10 CSM Conguration.................................................................... 5-22
5.5.11 NVMe Conguration.................................................................. 5-23
5.5.12 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 5-23
5.5.13 iSCSI Conguration................................................................... 5-24
5.6 PlatformCongurationmenu ................................................................. 5-24
5.6.1 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 5-25
5.6.2 Miscellaneous Conguration..................................................... 5-27
5.6.3 Server ME Conguration........................................................... 5-27
5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................ 5-28
5.7 SocketCongurationmenu .................................................................... 5-28
5.7.1 Processor Conguration............................................................ 5-29
5.7.2 Common RefCode Conguration.............................................. 5-30
5.7.3 UPI Conguration...................................................................... 5-31
5.7.4 Memory Conguration............................................................... 5-32
5.7.5 IIO Conguration....................................................................... 5-34
5.7.6 Advanced Power Management Conguration........................... 5-35
5.8 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 5-37
5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-37
5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-37
5.9 Server Mgmt menu................................................................................... 5-38
5.10 Security menu .......................................................................................... 5-39
5.11 Boot menu ................................................................................................ 5-41
5.12 Tool menu................................................................................................. 5-42
5.13 Save & Exit menu..................................................................................... 5-42

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Chapter6:RAIDConguration
6.1 Setting up RAID.......................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives............................................................ 6-3
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................... 6-3
6.1.4 RAID conguration utilities.......................................................... 6-3
6.2 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA
Option ROM Utility ..................................................................................... 6-4
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 6-5
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set..................................................................... 6-7
6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ...................................................... 6-8
6.2.4 Exiting the Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility................................................ 6-9
6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID.................................................................... 6-9
6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility........................ 6-11
6.3 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ...................... 6-12
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 6-13
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type.......................................................... 6-15
6.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 6-16
6.3.4 Preferences............................................................................... 6-17
Chapter 7: Driver Installation
7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................................. 7-2
7.1.1 Creating a USB ash drive with RAID driver............................... 7-2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 7-2
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ................................ 7-5
7.3 Running the Support DVD......................................................................... 7-5
7.4 Intel®chipset device software installation............................................... 7-8
7.5 Installing the Intel®I210 Gigabit Adapters driver.................................. 7-10
7.6 VGA driver installation ............................................................................ 7-13
7.7 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation ............... 7-15
Appendix
Z11PG-D16 block diagram...................................................................................... A-2
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-3
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-5

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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.
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying
the system.
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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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: Installation Options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This
chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and
describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Chapter6:RAIDConguration
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
7 Chapter 7: 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.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Conventions
To ensure 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 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 the DOS prompt,
type the command line: format A:/S
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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

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This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It
includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.
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Product Introduction
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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• ASUSSystemWeb-basedManagement
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.
ESC4000 G4 / G4X / G4S
Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series Server Board
Accessory box
1 x MB Support DVD
1 x ACC instruction card
1 x ASMB9 instruction card
1 x Bag of Screws
2 x Front PIKE II cables
2 x AC Power Cables
8 x 6+2 pin VGA Power cables
4 x ASUS CPU 8-pin Power cables
4 x GPU air ducts (for Nvidia/AMD)
4 x Mylar for GPU air ducts for AMD GPU
2 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Rail Kit
2 x CPU carriers
Optional Items
1 x PIKE II RAID Card
1 x Trend Micro Server Protect Anti-virus Software CD
1 x Redundant Power Supply Module

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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. See 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.
The serial numbers are printed on the Asset tag.
xxS0xxxxxxxx
ESC4000 G4
xxS0xxxxxxxx
ESC4000 G4X
xxS0xxxxxxxx
ESC4000 G4S

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1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series servers features the ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series server
board. The server supports Intel®Xeon®Scalable Processors Family Series plus other latest
technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S
Processor / System Bus
1 x Socket P0 (LGA
3647)
1 x Socket P1 (LGA
3647)
CPU1/CPU2
(150W):
- 1st Gen Intel®
Xeon®Processor
Scalable Family
- 2nd Gen Intel®
Xeon®Processor
Scalable Family
UPI 10.4 GT/s
1 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647)
1 x Socket P1 (LGA 3647)
CPU1/CPU2 (165W):
- 1st Gen Intel®Xeon®Processor Scalable
Family
- 2nd Gen Intel®Xeon®Processor Scalable
Family
UPI 10.4 GT/s
Core Logic Intel®C621 PCH
Memory
Total Slots 16 (6-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 5120GB
Memory Type
DDR4 2933* (1 DIMM per Channel)
DDR4 2666/2400/2133 RDIMM/LRDIMM/LRDIMM 3DS
(2DIMM per Channel)
Intel®Optane™ DC persistent memory (DCPMM)
* 2933MHzwilldropto2666MHzwhenusing2DPCcongurations
** Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Memory Size
4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 32GB (RDIMM)
64GB, 128GB (RDIMM 3DS)
32GB, 64GB, 128GB (LRDIMM)
64GB, 128GB, 256GB (LRDIMM 3DS)
128GB, 256GB, 512GB (DCPMM)
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
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ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-5
Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/
PCI-X/PCI-E
Slots
11 10 11
Slot Type
4 x PCI-E x16
(Gen3 x16 Link)
or
8 x PCI-E x16
(Gen3 x8 Link)
Low-prole(Rear):
1 x Gen3 x8 Link
1 x Gen3 x16 Link
Low-prole(Front):
1 x PCI-E x8
(Gen3 x8 link)
4 x PCI-E x16
(Gen3 x16 Link)
or
8 x PCI-E x16
(Gen3 x8 Link)
Low-prole(Rear):
1 x Gen3 x8 Link
1 x Gen3 x16 Link
4 x PCI-E x16
(Gen3 x16 Link)
or
8 x PCI-E x16
(Gen3 x8 Link)
Low-prole(Rear):
1 x Gen3 x8 Link
1 x Gen3 x16 Link
Low-prole(Front):
1 x PCI-E x8
(Gen3 x8 link)
Storage
SATA
Controller
Intel®Lewisburg
PCH
8 x SATA 6 Gb/s
ports + 1 x M.2
connector (SATA
6 Gb/s & PCI-E
Gen3 x4 link)
or
6 x SATA3 6 Gb/s
ports + 2 x NVMe
drives + 1 x M.2
connector (SATA
6 Gb/s & PCI-E
Gen3 x4 link)
Intel®RSTe
(Support software
RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
Intel®VROC
(Support software
RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
Intel®Lewisburg
PCH
2 x SATA 6 Gb/s
ports + 1 x M.2
connector (SATA
6 Gb/s & PCI-E
Gen3 x4 link)
or
2 x NVMe
(Optional) + 1 x
M.2 connector
(SATA 6 Gb/s &
PCI-E Gen3 x4
link)
Intel®RSTe
(Support software
RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
Intel®VROC
(Support software
RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
Intel®Lewisburg
PCH
8 x SATA 6 Gb/s
ports + 1 x M.2
connector (SATA
6 Gb/s & PCI-E
Gen3 x4 link)
or
6 x SATA3 6 Gb/s
ports + 2 x NVMe
drives + 1 x M.2
connector (SATA
6 Gb/s & PCI-E
Gen3 x4 link)
Intel®RSTe
(Support software
RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
Intel®VROC
(Support software
RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
SAS
Controller
Optional kits:
ASUS PIKE II 3008
8-port SAS HBA card
ASUS PIKE II 3108
8-port SAS HW RAID
card
12G SAS Support
N/A
Optional kits:
ASUS PIKE II 3008
8-port SAS HBA card
ASUS PIKE II 3108
8-port SAS HW RAID
card
12G SAS Support
Storage
Device Bays
I = Internal
A or S will
be hot-
swappable
8 x 3.5" Hot-swap
Storage Bays
2 x 2.5" internal drive
or
2 x 3.5" internal drive
8 x 2.5" Hot-swap
Storage Bays
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Systemspecications

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Systemspecications
Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S
Networking LAN 1 x Dual Port Intel®I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller
1 x Management Port
Inniband Optional PEM-FDR
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2500 64MB
Front I/O ports 1 x 80port
2 x USB 2.0 ports + 2 x USB 3.0 port
Rear I/O
2 x USB 3.0 port
1 x VGA port
1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN port
2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports
Switch/LED
Rear Switch/LED:
1 x Power switch/LED
1 x Location LED
1 x Message LED
1 x Storage Device Access LED
Front Switch/LED:
1 x Power switch/LED
1 x Location switch/LED
1 x Storage Device Access LED
1 x Message LED
2 x LAN LED
OS Support Please nd the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/
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Specications are subject to change without notice.
Systemspecications
Always use PSUs with the same watt and power rating. Combining PSUs with different
wattage (e.g. 1 x 1600 W + 1 x 2000 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage
to your system.
Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S
Management
Solution
Out of Band
Remote
Hardware
On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Software ACC
Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, FCC (Class A)
Dimension
(HH x WW x DD)
800mm * 440mm * 88mm (2U)
31.50” x 17.22” x 3.46”
Power Supply /
Power Rating
1+1 Redundant 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply
Rating: 100-127 Vac / 200-240 Vac, 12.9/9.5 A(x2), 47-63Hz,
1000W/1600W
1+1 Redundant 2200W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply
Rating: 100-127 Vac / 200-240 Vac, 12.9/9.5 A(x2), 47-63Hz,
1200W/2200W
* 2200W Power supply is only available for selected countries
Environment
Operation temperature: 10°~ 35°
Non operating temperature: -40°~ 70°
Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)

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1.4 Front panel features
The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. The power and reset buttons,
LED indicators, and USB ports are located and easily accessible on the front panel.
ESC4000 G4
ESC4000 G4S
ESC4000 G4X
USB 2.0 ports Front panel LED
USB 3.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports
USB 2.0 ports
USB 2.0 ports
Steel handle
Steel handle
Steel handle
Steel handle
Steel handle
Steel handle
Hot-swap 3.5-inch Storage Device Bays
Hot-swap 2.5-inch Storage Device Bays
Asset tag
Location button
Location
button
Location
button
Power button
Power
button
Power
button
Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.
Internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket
Q-code/Port 80 LED
Q-code/Port 80 LED
Q-code/Port 80 LED
1
2
Front panel LED
Front panel LED

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1.5 Rear panel features
The expansion slots and system power socket is located on the rear panel of the server.
The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the
motherboard.
• The rear I/O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
• *The DM_LAN1 port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller only.
USB 3.0 ports
LAN port 2
VGA port
4 Full-length Expansion slots
Power cord connector and
Redundant power supply
LAN port 1
DM_LAN1*
4 Full-length Expansion slots
Half-length/Low-proleexpansionslot
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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive or an optical drive. Connect a
USB oppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use
a oppy disk.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
A protection lm is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the
protection lm before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.
1. Redundant power
supply and power fan
(hidden)
2. ASUS Z11PG-D16
server board
3. System fans
4. SATA/SAS/U.2
backplane
5. Hot-swap Storage
Device bays (SAS,
SATA, and U.2)
6. PCI-E expansion
boards (hidden)
7. PCI-E x24 slot with
buttery riser card
8. Internal SAS/HBA/
Storage bracket
ESC4000 G4