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... obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in this product. Legal...
... obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in this product. Legal...
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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.4 System memory 1-13 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Exit menu...2-9 Appendix Q-Code table...A-1 Notices ...A-5 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.4 System memory 1-13 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Exit menu...2-9 Appendix Q-Code table...A-1 Notices ...A-5 iii
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...GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® 2-Way & 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology* * This support depends on the CPU types and VGA cards. (continued on both CPU installed and Memory. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE Motherboard 4 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x M.2 vertical bracket 1 x ASUS 2-Way VGA Holder 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of these features depends on the CPU types. Quad channel memory architecture * Memory capacity supported...
...GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® 2-Way & 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology* * This support depends on the CPU types and VGA cards. (continued on both CPU installed and Memory. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 1 x ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE Motherboard 4 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x M.2 vertical bracket 1 x ASUS 2-Way VGA Holder 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of these features depends on the CPU types. Quad channel memory architecture * Memory capacity supported...
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... USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board) ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 hub - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports at back I/O * Due to audio outputs - ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB Intel® Xeon™ W-Series Processors support with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) Support 1 x M .2_2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) 1 x M .2_3 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support...
... USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board) ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 hub - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports at back I/O * Due to audio outputs - ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB Intel® Xeon™ W-Series Processors support with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) Support 1 x M .2_2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) 1 x M .2_3 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support...
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...Express - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Special Features Thermal Design 5-Way Optimization - DIGI+ Power Control - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. DRAM Power: 1+1 Phase EPU Fan Xpert 4 UEFI BIOS CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard Intel® VROC Ready ASMedia® USB...
...Express - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Special Features Thermal Design 5-Way Optimization - DIGI+ Power Control - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 - Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages. DRAM Power: 1+1 Phase EPU Fan Xpert 4 UEFI BIOS CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 EZ Tuning Wizard Intel® VROC Ready ASMedia® USB...
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ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) port(black) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (teal blue, 3 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors supporting additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supporting additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode from PCH) 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/...
ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 2 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) port(black) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (teal blue, 3 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors supporting additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supporting additional 4 USB ports 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode from PCH) 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/...
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x ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE specifications summary Manageability Support DVD OS Support Form factor WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE specifications summary Manageability Support DVD OS Support Form factor WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Place this side towards the rear of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord...
ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Place this side towards the rear of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord...
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...) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2_2-3(SOCKET3) • The M.2_1 socket supports vertical M Key and 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices (both +5 Volts GND the 8-PGpSNODinN# and 6-pin power plugs. +3 Volts +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 • The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up if the power is purchased separately. ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 1-3 EATX12V_1...
...) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2_2-3(SOCKET3) • The M.2_1 socket supports vertical M Key and 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices (both +5 Volts GND the 8-PGpSNODinN# and 6-pin power plugs. +3 Volts +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 • The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up if the power is purchased separately. ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 1-3 EATX12V_1...
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... connection speed. The system power LED lights up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is for the system power LED. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector...
... connection speed. The system power LED lights up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED) The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is for the system power LED. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector...
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... use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Rename the file as a starting point for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. Power button Press the Power button to power up when the system is updated automatically. ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 1-7 Simply insert a USB storage device to your motherboard, press the BIOS Flashback button for troubleshooting. Insert a USB storage device to save the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. 3. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code...
... use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Rename the file as a starting point for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. Power button Press the Power button to power up when the system is updated automatically. ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 1-7 Simply insert a USB storage device to your motherboard, press the BIOS Flashback button for troubleshooting. Insert a USB storage device to save the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. 3. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code...
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...; In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (black) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module AAFP cable to this connector. Actual PCI Express speeds varies per BIOS settings. PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports three PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that supports HD Audio standard.
...; In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (black) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module AAFP cable to this connector. Actual PCI Express speeds varies per BIOS settings. PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports three PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that supports HD Audio standard.
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... CAS Latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 1-13 Check with the vendor to...
... CAS Latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 1-13 Check with the vendor to...
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With this utility, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Pro WS C422-ACE version: 0302...
With this utility, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Pro WS C422-ACE version: 0302...
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... requires you to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32...
... requires you to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32...
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... to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Search(F9) Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 2-5 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in the Boot menu. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system...
... to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Search(F9) Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 2-5 Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in the Boot menu. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system...
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ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 2-7 Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Use this button to select the language that you to search for your BIOS. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before...
ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE 2-7 Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Use this button to select the language that you to search for your BIOS. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before...
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... memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization error. Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading...
... memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization error. Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading...
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... is started 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 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 (continued on the next page) ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE A-3
... is started 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 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 (continued on the next page) ASUS Pro WS C422-ACE A-3
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... plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available A-4 Appendices Q-Code table Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM...
... plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available A-4 Appendices Q-Code table Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8- Out of Resources No Space for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM...