CADnetwork Workstation W30 User manual

Technical Specifications
Workstation W30 Rev. 5

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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... vi
specifications summary ............................................................. ix
Package contents..................................................................................................... xiv
Installation tools and components.......................................................................... xv
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Motherboard overview............................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Before you proceed.....................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Motherboard layout.....................................................................1-2
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-4
1.1.4 System memory..........................................................................1-5
1.1.5 Expansion slots...........................................................................1-7
1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches....................................................1-9
1.1.7 Jumpers ....................................................................................1-12
1.1.8 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-15
1.1.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-18
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 CPU installation...........................................................................2-1
2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation...............................2-3
2.1.3 Motherboard installation..............................................................2-4
2.1.4 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-6
2.1.5 ATX power connection................................................................2-7
2.1.6 SATA device connection.............................................................2-8
2.1.7 Front I/O connector.....................................................................2-9
2.1.8 Expansion card installation .......................................................2-10
2.1.9 M.2 installation..........................................................................2-11
2.2 BIOS update utility...................................................................................2-13
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-14
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection..................................................................2-14
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections...............................................................2-16
2.4 Starting up for the first time.................................................................... 2-18
2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................ 2-18

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
•When adding or removing 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.
•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
•Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
•Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.

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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 (+).

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specifications summary
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CPU
LGA2066 Socket for Intel®Xeon-W Series Processors
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Max Technology 2.0*
* The Intel®Turbo Boost Max Technology 2.0 Support Depends on the CPU
types.
Chipset Intel®C422 Chipset
Memory
8 x DIMM, Max. 512GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133* MHz, RDIMM/LRDIMM
Quad Channel Memory Architecture
* Memory capacity supported depends on both CPU installed and Memory
installed.
Expansion slots
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)
Multi-GPU support
Supports AMD®3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Supports NVIDIA®3-Way SLI™ Technology*
* Actual numbers of Multi-graphic supported differs per Vendors’ Graphic
cards. Please check with Vendor beforehand.
Storage
- 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
** SATA Bandwidth is shared between M.2_1 and SATA6G_1
** 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
LAN 2 x Intel®I210-AT Gigabit LAN Controller
USB
Intel®C422 Chipset
- 6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports (4 ports at rear, 2 ports at mid-board)
- 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at rear, 2 ports at mid-board)
ASMedia®USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports @ rear (1 x Type A; 1 x Type C)
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port @ front (optional Type A or Type C)

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Audio
Realtek® ALC S1220A 8-Channel High Denition Audio CODEC featuring
Crystal Sound 3
- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent
performance
- Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver
equal quality
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and
greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Internal audio Amplier to enhance the highest quality sound for
headphone and speakers
- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and
immersive sound with exceptional clarity and delity
- High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out@back) &
113dB SNR input (Line-in) support
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*
- DTS Connect
- DTS Headphone: X
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
(MIC)
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
* Due to limitations in HAD bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for
8-channel audio.32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows®10
Rear Panel I/O Ports
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (Type-C™ & Type-A)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Blue)
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

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Internal I/O
Connectors
1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header
1 x AAFP connector
1 x Aura RGB Strip Header
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage
devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x VROC_HW_Key
2 x CPU Fan connectors
1 x FRNT_Fan connector
1 x REAR_Fan connector
1 x PUMP connector
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x Thunderbolt header
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors
1 x 6-pin ATX 12V Power connector
3 x System panels
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x Power-on button
1 x Reset button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x U.2 connector
1 x CPU_OV jumper
1 x COM port header
1 x VGA port header

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specifications summary
Special
Features
DIGI+ Power Control
- CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design
- DRAM: Digital 2-phase power design
Turbo LAN
Intel®Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ready
ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports Multiple-Ins function
Thunderbolt 3 support
- Blistering-fast 40 Gb/s data transfers upgrades with ThunderboltEX 3
cards
M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to
32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2)
SafeSlot and SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot preventing
damages
Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power
design
Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- Short circuit damage prevention
Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater
durability!
ESD Guards
Enhanced ESD protection
AURA Sync
Aura RGB Strip Headers
Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ROG
devices
Aura Addressable Strip Header
Ai Charger +
Supporting Control Center (ACC) Management IT software File
Transfer
Cloud GO!
File Transfer
Q-Design
Q-Shield
Q-Code
Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
Q-Slot
Q-DIMM
USB BIOS Flashback
Onboard Button: Power/Reset

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specifications summary
Special
Features
UEFI BIOS
- CrashFree BIOS 3
- EZ Flash3
- EZ Tuning Wizard
- UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Multi-language BIOS
MemOK!
Quiet Thermal Solution
- Stylish M.2 Heat-sink
solution
Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12” x 9.6”
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Visit the website for the software manual.

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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard
1 x motherboard
Cables
6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x VGA bracket cable
1 x USB 2.0 bracket cable
1 x RGB Addressable LED extension cable
Accessories
2 x M.2 screws kits
1 x 3-Way SLI™bridge 1 x
SLI™bridge
1 x COM port brackets
1 X I/O shield
Application DVD 1 x Motherboard support DVD
Documentation 1 x User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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Installation tools and components
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
PC chassis
Power supply unit
Intel®LGA2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel®LGA2066 CPU
DIMM
SATA hard disk drive
Graphics card
Phillips (cross) screwdriver
SATA optical disc drive (optional)
1 bag of screws

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Chapter 1
Product Introduction
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded
objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue
tostaticelectricity.
• HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
• Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorinthe
bagthatcamewiththecomponent.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switchedofforthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodoso
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
1.1 Motherboard overview
1.1.1 Before you proceed
Takenoteofthefollowingprecautionsbeforeyouinstallmotherboardcomponentsorchange
anymotherboardsettings.

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Chapter 1
Referto1.1.9 Internal connectorsand2.3.1 Rear I/O connectionformoreinformation
aboutrearpanelconnectorsandinternalconnectors.
1.1.2 Motherboard layout

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Chapter 1
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. CPU,AIOpump,front,rear,pump,andextensionfanconnectors(4-pin
CPU_FAN1-2;4-pinAIO_PUMP;4-pinFRNT_FAN1;4-pinREAR_FAN1;
4-pinPUMP;5-pinEXT_FAN)
1-23
2. DDR4DIMMslots 1-5
3. AuraAddressableRGBheader(4-pinADD_HEADER) 1-34
4. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR;8-pinEATX12V1;8-pin
EATX12V2;6-pinEATX12V3) 1-27
5. LGA2066CPUsocket 1-4
6. USB3.1Gen1connector(20-1pinU31G1_12) 1-20
7. MemOK!button 1-10
8. USB3.1Gen2frontpanelconnector(U31G2_E3) 1-19
9. DDR4thermaleventsetting(3-pinDIMMTRIP1) 1-12
10. IPMISWsetting(3-pinIPMI_SW1) 1-14
11. Intel®SerialATA6Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_12;SATA6G_34;
SATA6G_56)
1-18
12. M.2sockets(M.2_1(Socket3);M.2_2(Socket3)) 1-31
13. U.2connector(U.2) 1-30
14. Thermalsensorconnector(2-pinT_SENSOR) 1-32
15. CPUOverVoltagejumper(3-pinCPU_OV) 1-12
16. Systempanelconnector(20-1pinPANEL1) 1-24
17. Auxiliarypanelconnector(20-2pinAUX_PANEL1) 1-26
18. VROC_KEYconnector(4-pinVROC_HW_KEY) 1-22
19. Systempanelconnector(20-3pinPANEL2) 1-25
20. TPMconnector(14-1pinTPM) 1-21
21. ClearCMOSbutton(CLR_CMOS) 1-11
22. USB2.0connector(10-1pinUSB78) 1-21
23. Thunderboltheader(5-pinTB_HEADER) 1-30
24. Serialportconnector(10-1pinCOM1) 1-28
25. VPP_I2C1connector(10-1pinVPP_I2C1) 1-29
26. PMBus1.2PSUselectjumper(3-pinSMART_PSU1) 1-13
27. PowerSupplySMBusconnector(5-pinPSUSMB1) 1-28
28. AuraRGBheader(4-pinRGB_HEADER) 1-33
29. Q-CodeLED 1-17
30. Resetbutton 1-9
31. Power-onbutton 1-9
32. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-19
33. SystemManagementBus(SMBUS)connector(5-1pinSMBUS1) 1-29
34. VGAconnector(16-1pinVGA_HDR1) 1-22
35. BaseboardManagementControllersetting(3-pinBMC_EN1) 1-14
36. VGAcontrollersetting(3-pinVGA_SW1) 1-13
37. MicroSDcardslot(MicroSD) 1-32

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Chapter 1
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThemotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA2066socketdesignedfortheIntel®
Skylake-WSeriesProcessors.
• EnsurethatallpowercablesareunpluggedbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketandthe
socketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap
ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard
components.willshoulderthecostofrepaironlyifthedamageisshipment/transit-
related.
• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.willprocessReturnMerchandise
Authorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecaponthe
LGA2066socket.
• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom
incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.
EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedforLGA2066socketonly.DONOTinstall
aCPUdesignedforothersocketsontheLGA2066socket.

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Chapter 1
1.1.4 System memory
Themotherboardcomeswitheight(8)DDR4(DoubleDataRate4)DualInlineMemory
Modules(DIMM)slots.
ADDR4moduleisnotcheddifferentlyfromaDDR,DDR2orDDR3module.DONOTinstall
aDDR,DDR2orDDR3memorymoduletotheDDR4slot.
Recommended memory configurations
Intel®Skylake-W Series Processors

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Chapter 1
Memory configurations
Youmayinstall4GB,8GB,16GB,and32GBRDIMMs;and32GB,and64GBLRDIMMs
intotheDIMMsockets.
ForIntel®Skylake-WSeriesProcessors,youmayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannel
A,ChannelB,ChannelC,andChannelD.Thesystemmapsthetotalsizeofthelower-
sizedchannelforthequad-channelconguration.Anyexcessmemoryfromthehigher-
sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channeloperation.
• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect
(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.
Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateata
lowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.
• Forsystemstability,useamoreefficientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull
memoryload(8DIMMs)oroverclockingcondition.
• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMSwiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,
werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode
(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemory
modules.
• VisitthewebsiteforthelatestQVL.

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Chapter 1
1.1.5 Expansion slots
Unplugthepowercordbeforeaddingorremovingexpansioncards.Failuretodosomay
causeyouphysicalinjuryanddamagemotherboardcomponents.
Slot No. Slot Description
1PCIE3.0x16_1slot
2PCIE3.0x16_2slot
3PCIE3.0x4_1slot
4 PCIE3.0x16_3slot
5 PCIE3.0x16_4slot(max.atx8mode)

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Chapter 1
• WerecommendthatyouprovidesufcientpowerwhenrunningCrossFireX™orSLI™
mode.
• ThePCIe3.0/2.0x16_2slotisnotrecommendedforVGAcardsorPCIecards
runningatx8modeorabove.
PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
VGA / PCIe
configuration
Single VGA /
PCIe card
Dual VGA /
PCIe cards
Triple VGA /
PCIe cards
PCIe 3.0 x16_1
x16
(singleVGA
recommended)
x16 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16_2 N/A x16 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16_3 N/A N/A x16
PCIe 3.0 x16_4 N/A N/A N/A
48-Lane CPUs

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Chapter 1
1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches
Onboardbuttonsandswitchesallowyoutone-tuneperformancewhenworkingonabareor
open-casesystem.Thisisidealforoverclockersandgamerswhocontinuallychangesettings
toenhancesystemperformance.
1. Power-on button
Themotherboardcomeswithapower-onbuttonthatallowsyoutopoweruporwake
upthesystem.Thebuttonalsolightsupwhenthesystemispluggedtoapowersource
indicatingthatyoushouldshutdownthesystemandunplugthepowercablebefore
removingorinstallinganymotherboardcomponent.
2. Reset button
Presstheresetbuttontorebootthesystem.
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