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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Contents Safety information ..................... vii About this guide ....................... viii WS C621E SAGE Series specifications summary............ x Package contents ..................... xiv Installation tools and components ................xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction Motherboard overview ................1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed ..............1-1 1.1.2...
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Contents Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Managing and updating your BIOS ............3-1 3.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility..............3-2 3.1.3 BUPDATER utility ............... 3-3 BIOS setup program .................. 3-5 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..............3-6 3.2.2...
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.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
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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.
Memory LRDIMM: 32GB, 64GB * Maximum memory capacity support depends on CPU type ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 3 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots (@x16 link) Expansion slots 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots (single @ x16, dual @ x8/x8 link) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slot (@x8 link)
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WS C621E SAGE Series specifications summary Model Name WS C621E SAGE WS C621E SAGE (BMC) ASMedia USB 3.1 Controllers - 1 x USB 3.1 Type A port at back panel - 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C™ port at back panel”...
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WS C621E SAGE specifications summary Model Name WS C621E SAGE WS C621E SAGE (BMC) 2 x USB 3.1 (1 x Type-C™ and 1 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (1 x USB 2.0 port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button Rear Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 KB port...
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ASUS SafeSlot Designed - Protect your graphics card Investment 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.6.1, ACPI BIOS Features 3.0, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree Technology WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Manageability Windows Server 2016 64-bit ®...
Cables 1 x VGA bracket cable 1 X USB 2.0 bracket cable 1 x M.2 screws kit 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI™ bridge Accessories 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge 1 x COM port brackets...
Installation tools and components Intel LGA3647 CPU ® Intel LGA3647 compatible CPU Fan ® Phillips (cross) screwdriver SATA hard disk drive PC chassis DIMM 1 bag of screws Power supply unit SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 3647 socket designed for the Intel ® Xeon Skylake-SP product family series processors. ® Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA3647 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA3647 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA3647 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with twelve (12) DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Memory configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB RDIMMs; and 32 GB, and 64 GB LRDIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (12 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
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Single CPU configuration You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a single CPU configuration. Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs Dual CPU configuration You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a dual CPU configuration. Dual CPU configuration 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 12 DIMMs Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description PCIe x16_1 slot PCIe x16_2 slot PCIe x16_3 slot PCIe x16_4 slot (max. at x8 mode) PCIe x16_5 slot PCIe x16_6 slot PCIe x16_7 slot ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
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PCI Express 3.0 operating mode 2-way SLI 3-way SLI 4-way SLI ® ® ® Slot No. Single VGA CrossFireX™ CrossFireX™ CrossFireX™ x16 (single VGA recommended) We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system. The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
1.1.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins 2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-10...
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DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1) This jumper allows SATA5 and SATA6 to support SATADOM which do not need external power connections. Set to pins 2-3 to activate the SATA8 support feature. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-11...
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PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version. Set to pins 1–2 for PMBus, set to pins 2–3 for others. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware when it becomes corrupted. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-12...
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PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-13...
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IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-14...
1.1.8 Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-15...
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Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1) This LED is for the storage devices connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) (for WS C621E SAGE (BMC) only) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. This LED is only enabled for the WS C621E SAGE (BMC) model. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-16...
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Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-17...
1.1.9 Internal connectors Intel C621 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-8) ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel RSTe) ® ® through the onboard Intel C621 chipset. ® • These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • These SATA ports are for data drives only. ASMedia Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_E1-2) ®...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-19...
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Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the function. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM module is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-20...
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VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. U.2 connectors (U.2_1; U.2_2; U.2_3; U.2_4) This motherboard comes with U.2 connectors which support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-21...
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M.2 (NGFF) connectors (NGFF1) This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. • This socket supports M Key and type 22110/2280/2260/2242 storage devices. • This socket supports PCIe and SATA modes. • The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel CPU RSTe. ® The KEY module is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-22...
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USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-23...
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USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E12; 20-1 pin USB3_E34) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system’s setting. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-24...
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CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-5; 4-pin REAR_FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-25...
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System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by the BMC to indicate an abnormal event occurrence. This connector may be disabled depending on the model. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating...
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Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) This connector connects the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These connectors are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1, 2-pin LOCATORLED2) These connectors are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN) This connector is for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-27...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 8-pin EATX12V2; 6-pin EATX12V3) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V1/EATX12V2 power plugs. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability, and recommend connecting the 6-pin EATX12V3 power plug. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-28...
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Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (power supply unit) to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you enable the ASUS ASMB card. Power supply is required to meet PMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be needed. Please contact ASUS if your need further support Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-29...
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VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-30...
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Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. BMC connector (14-1 pin ASMB9) (for WS C621E SAGE (BMC) only) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS Server Management ® Board card. • This connector is only enabled for the WS C621E SAGE (BMC) model. • The Baseboard Management Card is only available with the WS C621E SAGE (BMC) model. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 1-31...
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Micro SD card slot (MSD1) (for WS C621E SAGE (BMC) only) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC). Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-32...
The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU and heatsink installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA3647 socket only. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. Triangle mark Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
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The CPU and heatsink assembly fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU and heatsink assembly into the socket to prevent damaging the CPU pins on the socket. The heatsink screws are T30 models. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is recommended. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
2.1.2 Motherboard installation Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel. ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
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Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
2.1.4 ATX power connection • DO NOT connect the 6-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
2.1.6 Front I/O connector To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. To use USB BIOS Flashback: Insert a USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. We recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Rename the file as WSC621ES.CAP, then copy it to your USB storage device. Shut down your computer. Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. USB BIOS USB BIOS Flashback port Flashback button Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3.
USB BIOS Flashback button USB 3.1 Type-A port EA2 LAN (RJ-45) ports 1, 2* USB 2.0 ports 9, 10. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. USB 3.1 Type-C™ port EC1 USB 3.0 ports 3, 4 USB 3.0 ports 1, 2 Optical S/PDIF OUT port 10.. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. • USB 3.0/3.1 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate. Please connect your USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports and your USB 3.1 devices to USB 3.1 ports for faster and better performance for your devices. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 2-11...
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* LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED No link 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking LAN port Ready to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Headset Port 4-channel...
One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 2-15...
BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 3.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
ASUS EzFlash Utility The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS-based utility. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.
The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press <Enter>. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP...
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The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform New Platform Platform : WS C621E SAGE Platform : WS C621E SAGE Version : 0204 Version : 0201 Build Date :05/24/2017 Build Date :05/05/2017 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write...
Press <F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen General help Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Platform Configuration For changing the platform settings Socket Configuration For changing the socket settings...
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 3.2.7 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user- configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options. 3.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date and time. Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency.
Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] 3.5.3 SMART Self Test The items in this menu allow you to configure the SMART Self Test settings. 3.5.4 Super IO Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the system Super IO Chip parameters. Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled]. Change Settings Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 3.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection The items in this menu allow you to configure the Serial Port Console Redirection settings. 3.5.6 Onboard LAN Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure tne onboard LAN parameters. Onboard I210 LAN Configuration Intel LAN1 Enable Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE OPROM Slot Options PCIE1-7 Slot OPROM This option allows you to enable or disable the OPROM of the PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.9 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-11...
3.5.10 CSM Configuration This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. CSM Support This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CSM Support to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active This allows you to set the GA20 option.
You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 3.5.12 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. 3.5.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 3.5.14 Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU Allows you to configure the view the RAID volumes and VMD controllers on the system. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-13...
Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. Take caution when changing the settings of the Platform Configuration menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.6.1 PCH Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.
Memory Configuration This menu displays and provides options to change the Memory Settings. Memory Topology Displays memory topology with DIMM population information. 3.7.5 IIO Configuration This menu displays and provides options to change the IIO Settings. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-15...
3.7.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration This menu displays and provides options to change the Power Management Settings. CPU P State Control Boot performance mode Allows you to switch between Boot performance mode. Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager] Energy Efficient Turbo Allows you to enable or disable Energy Efficient Turbo. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode Allows you to enable or disable Turbo Mode.
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. 3.11 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 3-17...
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST. Network Device BBS Priorities This item allows you to set the booting from network.
Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Start EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. 3.14 Save & Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
4.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation.
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From the following warning message, press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or press <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
4.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete then press <Del>.
To exit the utility: From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press <Enter>. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
4.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set. Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array with other installed non-RAID disks.
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Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same specification into the same SATA Port. Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk. ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
4.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi- RAID using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utililty. ® To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk.
Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize your storage system. You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 4-11...
4.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. Click Next. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. Click Next.
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Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 4-13...
4.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed.
Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 4-15...
4.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings •...
® Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 4-17...
4.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the Intel Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press ® <Enter>. The following screen appears: When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter>...
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<Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter> to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu. ® ASUS WS C621E SAGE 4-19...
4.4.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the Intel Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete ®...
Boot the computer using the Windows 10 OS installation disc. Follow the screen ® instructions to start installing Windows ® When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). Click Load Driver. ASUS WS C621E SAGE 4-21...
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A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive.
CrossFireX™ graphics cards to your system. ® To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: Close all current applications. Press the Windows key on your keyboard to bring up the Start menu. Type Control Panel in the search box, then select Control Panel. Select Programs and Features. Select your current graphics card driver/s, then select Uninstall/Change. Turn off your computer. ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. To install two CrossFire™ graphics cards: Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.
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Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX™ ® technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX™...
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Enabling Dual CrossFireX™ technology To enable Dual CrossFire™ technology: In the AMD Vision Engine Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireX™. Select Enable CrossFireX™. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. ASUS WS C621E SAGE...
Q-Code table Code Description Not used microcode CACHE_ENABLED PCH initialization CPU_EARLY_INIT PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 11 – 14 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 15 – 18 Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 19 – 1C Memory initialization 2B –...
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IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait (continued on the next page) ASUS C236-WS...
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Code Description Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM...
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ASUS C236-WS...
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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-210, and CAN ICES- 3(B)/NMB-3(B). This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
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