Asus ESC1000 Personal SuperComputer- Manuals

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viii 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 c...

ix 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. • ...

x 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 regulation...

xi 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 ...

xii Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y...

ASUS ESC1000 This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Chapter 1 Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the...

ASUS ESC1000 1-3 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC1000 is a workstation featuring the ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard. The workstation supports Intel ® LGA1366 Xeon™ W3500 series processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name ESC1000 Processor / Syste...

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD 3 x 5.25” media bays (Option: DVD-RW) Rear I/O 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA ports 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 por...

ASUS ESC1000 1-5 1.4 Front panel features The barebone workstation displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, tw...

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. 1100W 80+Single power supply Power connector Expansion slots Chassi...

ASUS ESC1000 1-7 1.6 Internal features The barebone workstation includes the basic components as shown. The barebone workstation does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need...

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs The Power and HDD Access LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed. LED Icon Display status Description Power LED ON System power ON HDD Access LED OFF Blinking No activity Read/write data into the HDD Dri...

ASUS ESC1000 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Chapter 2 Hardware se tup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2 2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the side cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear ...

2-3 ASUS ESC1000 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Position the side cover to the chassis. 4. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 1 3. Slide...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel ® W3500 series processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP ca...

2-5 ASUS ESC1000 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle. Load plate 4 3 5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-6 7. Apply several drops of thermal paste to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre- applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. The thermal paste is toxic and...

2-7 ASUS ESC1000 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fan Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-8 2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the h...

2-9 ASUS ESC1000 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules a...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-10 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB ECC or non-ECC, unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dua...

2-11 ASUS ESC1000 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1 1 2 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in plac...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-12 2.4 Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly1. Locate the three hooked tabs on the cha...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14 2.6 SATA hard disk drives The hard disk drive module cage on the front panel, including externally removable trays for mounting SATA hard disk drives, allows you to access the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. An HDD module cage comes with a SATA backplane...

2-15 ASUS ESC1000 2.6.3 Installing a hot-swap SATA hard disk drive 1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, and then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2.6.2 Removing the HDD module cage 1. Disconnect the all cables fr...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-16 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. Take note of the drive tray holes. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive. 4. Place a SATA hard disk drive ...

2-17 ASUS ESC1000 2.6.4 Removing and reinstalling the backplane DO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary! 1. Remove all hot-swap HDD trays from the chassis. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA backplane. 3. Loosen the four screws on the backplane. 4. Firmly hold the backplane, lift it up and ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-18 2.7 Expansion cards The system is designed with an expansion card lock on the rear panel for you to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause severe damag...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-20 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card...

2-21 ASUS ESC1000 2.8 Cable connections 2.8.1 Motherboard connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 3 for detailed information...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-22 2.8.2 SATA backplane connections An SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the ESC1000. The SATA backplane has four 22-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of...

2-23 ASUS ESC1000 Back side The back side of the SATA backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors and SATA interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors. Connectors Description U1 Connects to 4-pin plug of the power supply CON1/CON2/ CON3/CON4 Connec...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-24 2.9 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components:1. Rear system fan 2. Front sy...

2-25 ASUS ESC1000 3. Carefully take off the system fan. take off the system fan. 4. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan. 2.9.2 Removing front system fan To remove the front system fan1. Remove the two screws that secure the right side cover. 1 1 b a a 2. Loca...

ASUS ESC1000 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. Chapter 3 Motherboa rd Info

Chapter 3: Motherboard information 3-2 3.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 3.3 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

ASUS ESC1000 3-3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3-14 2. LGA1366 CPU Socket 2-4 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3-12 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-9 5. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM ov...

Chapter 3: Motherboard information 3-4 3.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 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...

Chapter 3: Motherboard information 3-6 3.3 Connectors 3.3.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or a PS/2 mouse. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. T...

ASUS ESC1000 3-7 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. External SATA port. This port connects to an external a Serial ATA hard disk drive. DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. 13. USB 2.0 po...

Chapter 3: Motherboard information 3-8 3.3.2 Internal connectors 1. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, prot...

ASUS ESC1000 3-9 3. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives.If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel ® Ma...

Chapter 3: Motherboard information 3-10 4. Marvell ® 88SE6320 SAS RAID connectors [black] (7-pin SAS1-2) These connectors are for SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) signal cables that support SAS hard disk drives. To configure RAID 0 or RAID 1, install two SAS hard disk drives to these two connectors. Befor...

Chapter 3: Motherboard information 3-12 6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the m...

ASUS ESC1000 3-13 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you con...

ASUS ESC1000 3-15 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PD...

Chapter 3: Motherboard information 3-16 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-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. • Hard disk ...

ASUS ESC1000 3-17 3.3.3. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to their...

Chapter 3: Motherboard information 3-18 3.4 Internal LEDs Standby Power LED 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 cabl...

ASUS ESC1000 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4 BIOS setup

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS...

ASUS ESC1000 4-3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. To update the BIOS through the Internet 1. From the Windows ® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main wind...

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file ...

ASUS ESC1000 4-5 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using ...

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a ...

ASUS ESC1000 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or pro...

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +-...

ASUS ESC1000 4-9 4.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>. 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, y...

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ...

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration opt...

ASUS ESC1000 4-13 Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. ...

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Syste...

ASUS ESC1000 4-15 4.4 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 chapter vary dependin...

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU model. 4.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Wh...

ASUS ESC1000 4-17 4.4.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. Se...

ASUS ESC1000 4-19 DRAM READ to READ Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock]DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock]DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRA...

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.13 IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the IOH PCIE voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.76V with a 0.02V interval. 4.4.14 ICH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O Controller Hub (ICH) voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. ...

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4.5.1 CPU Configuration The item...

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows pr...

ASUS ESC1000 4-25 4.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. C...

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Marvell Storage Controller [Legacy Mode] Allows you to select the onboard Marvell storage controller mode. Configuration options: [Legacy Mode] [RAID Mode] [Disabled] Marvell Storage Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Legacy Mode]...

ASUS ESC1000 4-27 4.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None...

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [NO], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating sy...

ASUS ESC1000 4-29 4.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ...

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on s...

ASUS ESC1000 4-31 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] ...

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q-fan control feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control item. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set ...

ASUS ESC1000 4-33 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 1st—xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devic...

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen L...

ASUS ESC1000 4-35 Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed . To set a Supervisor Password:1. Select the Change Supervis...

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed.To set a User Password1. Select the Change User Password item and pre...

ASUS ESC1000 4-37 4.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the ...

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Refer to section 6.4.9 ASUS Express GATE for details. Con...

ASUS ESC1000 4-39 4.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add Your CMOS Profile. Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. In the Name sub-item, type your profile name and press <Enter>, and then choose a profile number to save yo...

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from th...

ASUS ESC1000 4-41 Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your cha...

ASUS ESC1000 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. Chapter 5 RAID configu rat ion

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge controller that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You ...

ASUS ESC1000 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using SATA HDDs. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Main menu > Storage Configuration , and then press <Enter>. 3. Set the Configur...

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 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. 5.2 Intel ® Matrix Storage M...

ASUS ESC1000 5-5 Creating a RAID volume To create a RAID set1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1038 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reser...

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAI...

ASUS ESC1000 5-7 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1038 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] [ HELP ] Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [ ↑↓ ]-Select [ESC]-Previous ...

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.3 Marvell ® SAS RAID configurations The Marvell ® SAS controller allows you to configure RAID 0 and 1 set on the SAS hard disk drives. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set. To do this:1. Instal...

ASUS ESC1000 5-9 Marvell ® RAID BIOS Configuration utility To enter the Marvell ® RAID BIOS setup utility 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <M> to enter the utility main menu. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2008 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Ex...

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set To create a RAID set:1. From the utility menu bar, select RAID > Create array . 2. Press <Enter>. The screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID set. Use the arrow key to select a disk and press <Enter> or ...

ASUS ESC1000 5-11 4. The Create Array screen appears. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2008 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config Select free disks to create ID Port Disk Name Size Max Speed Status *0 0 SAS : ST336754SS 36.6GB...

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 6. A confirmation screen appears. Press <Y> to confirm the array creation. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2008 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create the array?[Y] Select free disks to create ID Port Disk Name S...

ASUS ESC1000 5-13 Deleting an array To delete a RAID set1. From the utility menu bar, select RAID > Delete array , and then press <Enter>. The Delete array screen appears. 2. Select a desired array to delete and select NEXT . Press <Y> after the confirmation screen appears. 3. Press &...

5-14 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Wipe out disk To erase the reserved sectors of the selected disk:1. From the utility menu bar, select RAID > Wipe out disk , and then press <Enter>. The Wipe out disk screen appears. 2. Select a desired disk to erase the reserved sectors. Select NEXT , and...

ASUS ESC1000 5-15 Advanced Operation From the utility menu bar, select Devices , and then press <Enter>. The Advanced Operation screen appears. You can run Disk Verify in the Advanced Operation screen. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2008 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit ...

5-16 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Controller Configuration From the utility menu bar, select Controller , and then press <Enter>. The Controller Config screen appears and allows you to change controller settings. INT 13h [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the Interrupt 13h support. Set ...

ASUS ESC1000 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Chapter 6 Driver installation

6-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. You have to use a USB floppy d...

6-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation 4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem . 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. 7...

6-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 6.2 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/...

ASUS ESC1000 6-7 6.3.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus Utility and Drivers Installs all of the drivers and anti-virus sof...

6-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation 6.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ® AD2000B audio driver and application. Realtek RTL8111B/C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek ® Gigabit Eth...

6-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation 6.3.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell ® 61xx driver disk. Intel 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you t...

ASUS ESC1000 6-11 6.3.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user man...

6-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 6.3.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specifie...

ASUS ESC1000 6-13 Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format.

6-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation 6.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 6.4.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ...

6-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation 6.4.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe I...

ASUS ESC1000 6-17 Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preference You can customize the applicat...

6-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panel...

ASUS ESC1000 6-19 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser dis...

6-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usa...

ASUS ESC1000 6-21 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two...

6-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation 6.4.3 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU—6 Engine, AI Nap, Fan Xpert, and TurboV utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if yo...

ASUS ESC1000 6-23 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ c...

6-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation 6.4.4 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can...

ASUS ESC1000 6-25 6.4.5 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in variety of useful...

6-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio Click to close the Calibration window Fan profile modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes the fan adjust speed in moderate pattern. •...

ASUS ESC1000 6-27 6.4.6 ASUS EPU–6 Engine ASUS EPU–6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs. This utility provides four modes that you can select to enhance system performance or save power. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically accor...

6-28 Chapter 7: Driver installation *• Click Current to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Renew button . *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 6 Engine. 6 Engine main menu Auto Mode Runs calibration Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium ...

ASUS ESC1000 6-29 Click to select a mode Move the slider to adjustClick the arrow to see more options Restore default settings Click to apply settings Click to abort settings Configuration options in Advanced settings menu The following lists the configuration options and their definitions in Advanc...

ASUS ESC1000 6-31 6.4.7 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows ® environment and takes effect in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU vo...

6-32 Chapter 7: Driver installation Advanced settings menu Click More Setting from the TurboV main screen to display detailed configuration options for CPU/chip voltage, DRAM Reference voltage, and CPU ratio. • Only Intel ® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set th...

ASUS ESC1000 6-33 6.4.8 SoundMAX ® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD2000B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX ® audio utility with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audi...

6-34 Chapter 7: Driver installation Setup The Setup tab allows you to adjust multi-speaker settings. Click speaker to test individual speaker volume Click to swap center/subwoofer output in 5.1 / 7.1 Surround mode Click to test the volume of all individual speakers Click to choose a multi-speaker co...

ASUS ESC1000 6-35 Recording Experience The Recording Experience tab allows you to calibrate microphone settings for high quality recording effects. Advanced The Advanced tab allows you to configure detailed utility settings. Choose a desired enhancement Click to start microphone calibration Click to...

6-36 Chapter 7: Driver installation Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. B. SoundMAX audio utility for Windows XP™ Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX ® control panel, you can easily c...

ASUS ESC1000 6-37 Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the Test button to hear the changes you have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the vol...

6-38 Chapter 7: Driver installation 6.4.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your pictures. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the we...

ASUS ESC1000 6-39 The First Screen Express Gate’s first screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. Click any of the application icons to enter Express Gate environment and launch the selected application Turn off the computer Continue booting to existing OS when the timer a...

6-40 Chapter 7: Driver installation Using the LaunchBar The LaunchBar allows you to launch applications or configure system settings. The LaunchBar can be configured to auto-hide and dock on any of the four sides of the screen. Starts the Web Browser for quick access to the World Wide Web. You can a...

ASUS ESC1000 6-41 Exit Express Gate. Click the Yes button to enter the operating system you installed on the hard disk drive. Power Off . Click the Yes button to turn off the computer. Getting on the Internet In the first time of using Express Gate, or if Internet doesn’t seem to be working, you hav...

6-42 Chapter 7: Driver installation Using the Online Games Express Gate introduces a Splashtop Gaming portal site, which provides many interesting games in different categories. The game titles are updated from time to time. Enjoying these great games is just as easy as it gets! • You have to enable...

ASUS ESC1000 6-43 Restoring to factory settings In the rare case that the system settings become corrupted, you can restore Express Gate to its factory settings.To restore Express Gate to factory settings 1. Click Configuration Panel in the LaunchBar. 2. In the Configuration Panel, click Environment...

6-44 Chapter 7: Driver installation Updating Express Gate You may update your existing Express Gate application to new versions. New versions of the Express Gate application will be released regularly, adding refinements or new applications. You can find original version of the application on the su...

ASUS ESC1000 6-45 6.4.10 Realtek Teaming Utility This motherboard features two Realtek ® 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers and supports Teaming function, which allows two single connections to be grouped as one single connection, providing benefits such as bandwidth increase, load balancing, and fa...

6-46 Chapter 7: Driver installation To remove a teaming set in Windows ® XP 1. Launch the Realtek Teaming Utility. 2. Select the teaming set that you want to remove in the left column, select the virtual adapter in the right column, and then click Remove . Configuring Realtek Teaming Utility in Wind...

ASUS ESC1000 This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI ® CrossFireX™/ NVIDIA ® SLI™ graphics cards and NVIDIA ® CUDA technology. Chapter 7 Multiple GPU tech . su pport

7-2 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support 7.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 7.1.1 Requirements • In Cross...

ASUS ESC1000 7-3 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the c...

7-4 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support 7.1.4 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 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driv...

ASUS ESC1000 7-5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX settings 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure . 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX . 4. Click Apply , and then click O...

7-6 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support 7.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 7.2.1 Requi...

ASUS ESC1000 7-7 7.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready 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. 1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into ...

7-8 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support 7.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 1. Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the loca...

ASUS ESC1000 7-9 7.2.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. 7.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA ® Control...

7-10 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings . B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings . B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel .

ASUS ESC1000 7-11 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling Dual SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration . Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply . Enabling Triple SLI settings 1. From the NVID...

7-12 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support 7.3 NVIDIA ® CUDA™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® CUDA™ technology with one NVIDIA ® Quadro™ graphics card and up to three NVIDIA ® Tesla™ computing processor cards, providing the optimum multi purpose computing performance. Follow th...