Asus ESC700 G2 Manuale utente
ESC700 G2
Workstation
User's Manual
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E7224
First Edition
April 2012
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Contents
Notices........................................................................................................ vii
Federal Communications Commission Statement........................... vii
Canadian Department of Communications Statement..................... vii
REACH .......................................................................................... vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
Electrical Safety .............................................................................. viii
Operation Safety ............................................................................. viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Audience ...........................................................................................ix
Contents ...........................................................................................ix
Conventions .......................................................................................x
Typography ........................................................................................x
Reference...........................................................................................x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label...................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Systemspecications ................................................................. 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 LED.............................................................. 1-8
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .......................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover............................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5
2.3.1 CPU installation .............................................................. 2-6
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly................ 2-8
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-10
2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-10
2.4.2 Memory congurations...................................................2-11
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-12
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-12
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2.5 Installing hard disk drives......................................................... 2-13
2.6 Installing 5.25-inch drives ......................................................... 2-15
2.6.1 Removing the front panel cover .................................... 2-15
2.6.2 Installing 5.25-inch drives ............................................. 2-16
2.7 Expansion cards ........................................................................ 2-18
2.7.1 Slot description ............................................................. 2-18
2.7.2 Installing expansion cards............................................. 2-19
2.7.3 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-20
2.8 Removing the system fan.......................................................... 2-22
2.9 Connecting cables ..................................................................... 2-23
Chapter 3: Motherboard info
3.1 Motherboard layouts.................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Jumpers ....................................................................................... 3-4
3.3 Onboard switches........................................................................ 3-6
3.4 Onboard LEDs.............................................................................. 3-8
3.5 Connectors ................................................................................. 3-17
3.5.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 3-17
3.5.2 Audio I/O connections................................................... 3-18
3.5.3 USB BIOS Flashback.................................................... 3-21
3.5.4 Internal connectors ....................................................... 3-22
Chapter 4: BIOS information
4.1 Knowing BIOS .............................................................................. 4-2
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-2
4.2.1 EZ Mode ......................................................................... 4-3
4.2.2 Advanced Mode .............................................................. 4-4
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 4-6
4.4 Ai Tweaker menu.......................................................................... 4-8
4.4.1 DRAM Timing Control ....................................................4-11
4.4.2 DIGI+ Power Control..................................................... 4-21
4.4.3 CPU Performance Settings........................................... 4-25
4.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-30
4.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-31
4.5.2 CPU Power Management Conguration....................... 4-32
4.5.3 System Agent Conguration ......................................... 4-33
4.5.4 PCH Conguration ........................................................ 4-34
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4.5.5 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 4-34
4.5.6 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-37
4.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguraton..................................... 4-38
4.5.8 APM .............................................................................. 4-40
4.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 4-41
4.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-44
4.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-45
4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................ 4-46
4.8.2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information ..................................... 4-46
4.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole......................................................... 4-47
4.9 Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-48
4.10 Updating BIOS............................................................................ 4-49
4.10.1 ASUS Update utility ...................................................... 4-49
4.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................. 4-52
4.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility .................................... 4-53
4.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater..................................................... 4-54
Chapter5: RAIDconguration
5.1 RAIDcongurations .................................................................... 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 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ...... 5-3
Chapter 6: Driver installation
6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk......................................................... 6-2
6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS...... 6-2
6.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®........................ 6-2
6.1.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows®OS
installation ....................................................................... 6-3
6.1.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive......................................... 6-4
6.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 6-6
6.2.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 6-6
6.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals ..................................... 6-7
6.3 Software information ................................................................... 6-8
6.3.1 AI Suite II ........................................................................ 6-8
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6.3.2 TurboV EVO.................................................................... 6-9
6.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control..................................................... 6-13
6.3.4 EPU............................................................................... 6-15
6.3.5 FAN Xpert+ ................................................................... 6-16
6.3.6 Probe II ......................................................................... 6-17
6.3.7 Sensor Recorder........................................................... 6-18
6.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost .............................................................. 6-19
6.3.9 ASUS Update................................................................ 6-20
6.3.10 MyLogo2 ....................................................................... 6-21
6.3.11 Audio congurations ..................................................... 6-23
6.4 System Recovery ....................................................................... 6-24
6.4.1 Using the Recovery Partition ........................................ 6-24
6.4.2 Using the Recovery DVD .............................................. 6-24
Appendix: Reference information
A.1 Simplexes ..................................................................................A-2
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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 A 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.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING! 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.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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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.
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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 workstation.
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 gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
workstation. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings,
and connector locations.
4. Chapter 4: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5. Chapter5:RAIDconguration
This chapter provides information on how to congure your hard disk drives
as RAID sets.
6. Chapter 6: Driver installation
This chapter provides information on how to install the drivers for system
components. This chapter also describes the software applications that the
barebone workstation supports.
7. Appendix: Reference information
This section provides a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems
when using the barebone workstation.
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.
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Reference
Visit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information for details.
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 information to aid in completing a task.
Conventions
To make sure 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
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