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Revised Edition V7
February 2020
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Contents
Safety information..................................................................................................... vii
Electrical Safety .............................................................................................vii
Operation Safety ............................................................................................vii
Restricted Access Location............................................................................vii
About this guide......................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents.........................................................................1-2
1.2 Serial number label....................................................................................1-2
1.3 E900 G4 specifications summary.............................................................1-3
1.4 Front panel features...................................................................................1-6
1.5 Rear panel features....................................................................................1-7
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-9
1.7 LED information .......................................................................................1-10
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-10
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs....................................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
2.1 Chassis cover.............................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Removing the side covers ........................................................... 2-2
2.1.2 Replacing the side covers ........................................................... 2-3
2.2 CPU installation..........................................................................................2-4
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-6
2.3.1 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket.......................... 2-8
2.4 Air Duct .......................................................................................................2-9
2.4.1 Removing the air duct ................................................................. 2-9
2.5 Storage devices........................................................................................2-11
2.6 Expansion slots........................................................................................2-15
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-16
2.6.2 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-20
2.6.3 (optional) Installing a passive graphics card ............................. 2-21
2.6.4 Installing a PIKE II card............................................................. 2-24
2.6.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ...................................................... 2-31
2.7 Removable components..........................................................................2-33
2.7.1 Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-33
2.8 BIOS update utility...................................................................................2-34
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2.9 Motherboard rear and audio connection ............................................... 2-35
2.9.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-35
2.9.2 Audio I/O connections............................................................... 2-37
2.10 Starting up for the first time.................................................................... 2-39
2.11 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-39
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
3.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................3-2
3.2 Onboard buttons and switches ................................................................3-4
3.3 Jumpers ......................................................................................................3-5
3.4 Onboard LEDs..........................................................................................3-10
3.5 Internal connectors..................................................................................3-13
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
4.4 Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................4-9
4.5 Performance Tuning menu......................................................................4-10
4.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................4-12
4.6.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 4-12
4.6.2 ACPI Settings............................................................................ 4-12
4.6.3 SMART Self Test ...................................................................... 4-12
4.6.4 Super IO Conguration ............................................................. 4-13
4.6.5 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 4-13
4.6.6 CPU Storage Conguration....................................................... 4-13
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4.6.7 Onboard LAN Conguration...................................................... 4-13
4.6.8 APM .......................................................................................... 4-14
4.6.9 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 4-14
4.6.10 USB Conguration .................................................................... 4-15
4.6.11 CSM Conguration.................................................................... 4-15
4.6.12 NVMe Conguration .................................................................. 4-15
4.6.13 Offboard SATA Controller Conguration ................................... 4-15
4.6.14 Audio Conguration................................................................... 4-16
4.6.15 ASMedia Storage Controller ..................................................... 4-16
4.6.16 E900 Fan Mode Selection......................................................... 4-16
4.6.17 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 4-16
4.6.18 iSCSI Conguration .................................................................. 4-16
4.7 Platform Configuration menu .................................................................4-16
4.7.1 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 4-16
4.7.2 Miscellaneous Conguration..................................................... 4-17
4.7.3 Server ME Conguration........................................................... 4-17
4.7.4 Runtime Error Logging .............................................................. 4-17
4.8 Socket Configuration menu ....................................................................4-17
4.8.1 Processor Conguration............................................................ 4-17
4.8.2 Common RefCode Conguration.............................................. 4-17
4.8.3 UPI Conguration ...................................................................... 4-18
4.8.4 Memory Conguration ............................................................... 4-18
4.8.5 IIO Conguration....................................................................... 4-18
4.8.6 Advanced Power Management Conguration........................... 4-18
4.9 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 4-19
4.9.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 4-19
4.9.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 4-19
4.10 Server Mgmt menu...................................................................................4-19
4.10.1 System Event Log..................................................................... 4-19
4.10.2 BMC network conguration ....................................................... 4-19
4.10.3 View System Event Log ............................................................ 4-19
4.11 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................4-20
4.12 Security menu ..........................................................................................4-20
4.13 Boot menu ................................................................................................4-20
4.14 Tool menu.................................................................................................4-21
4.15 Save & Exit menu.....................................................................................4-21
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Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
5.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-2
5.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................. 5-3
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................... 5-3
5.1.4 RAID conguration utilities.......................................................... 5-3
5.2 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA/SSATA 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/SSATA Option ROM utility................................................ 5-8
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
5.4 Intel®Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS......................................................... 5-18
5.4.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 5-19
5.4.2 Deleting a RAID set................................................................... 5-21
5.4.3 Installing the RAID controller driver
during Windows® 10 OS installation.......................................... 5-22
Appendix
WS C621E SAGE block diagram............................................................................ A-2
Q-Code table............................................................................................................ A-3
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-7
ASUS contact information.................................................................................... A-10
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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.
• The product is suitable for mounting on concrete or other non-combustible surfaces only.
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.
Restricted Access Location
The product is intended for installation only in a Computer Room where:
• Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been
instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any
precautions that shall be taken.
• Access is through the use of a TOOL, or other means of security, and is controlled by the
authority responsible for the location.
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.
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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 server, 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.
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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