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Asus ESC4000 G4 User Manual

Asus ESC4000 G4
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2U Rackmount Server
ESC4000 G4 Series
User Guide

Table of Contents

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Asus ESC4000 G4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel C621
SATASATA 6Gb/s
Operating System SupportWindows Server, Linux
ProcessorDual Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Memory Slots24 DIMM slots

Summary

Product Introduction

System Package Contents

Lists the components included in the system package for ESC4000 G4/G4X.

Serial Number Label

Explains the location and importance of the product's serial number.

System Specifications

Details the hardware specifications for ESC4000 G4 and G4X models.

Front Panel Features

Describes the layout and accessibility of components on the server's front panel.

Rear Panel Features

Details the expansion slots and system power socket on the server's rear panel.

Internal Features

Illustrates and labels the basic internal components of the barebone server.

LED Information

Explains the status and function of various LEDs on the server.

Hardware Setup

Chassis Cover

Provides instructions for removing and reinstalling the server's chassis covers.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Details the LGA 3647 socket and steps for installing the CPU and heatsink.

System Memory

Describes the DDR4 DIMM sockets and provides memory configuration guidelines.

Hard Disk Drives

Explains how to install 3.5-inch SATA/SAS HDDs and 2.5-inch SSD/NVME drives.

Expansion Slots

Details the PCI Express riser card and installation of expansion cards.

Cable Connections

Illustrates pre-connected system cables and their functions.

SATA/SAS Backplane Cabling

Shows the cabling diagram for the SATA/SAS backplane.

Removable/Optional Components

Guides on removing and installing system fans, PSUs, and accelerators.

Installation Options

Friction Rail Kit

Instructions for attaching the tool-less rack rails to the server rack.

Motherboard Information

Motherboard Layout

Diagram showing the layout of the Z11PG-D16 motherboard components.

Jumpers

Details the function and settings of various motherboard jumpers.

Internal Connectors

Describes the purpose and location of internal motherboard connectors.

Onboard LEDs

Explains the function and location of onboard LEDs on the motherboard.

BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating BIOS

Covers utilities like CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash, and BUPDATER for BIOS management.

BIOS Setup Program

Explains how to enter and navigate the BIOS setup utility.

Main Menu

Provides an overview of system information and basic settings like date and time.

Advanced Menu

Allows configuration of CPU and other system device settings.

Platform Configuration Menu

Contains settings related to the motherboard platform configuration.

Socket Configuration Menu

Covers settings related to CPU sockets and memory configurations.

Event Logs Menu

Allows configuration and viewing of system event logs.

Server Mgmt Menu

Displays server management status and allows configuration changes.

Security Menu

Covers password settings, secure boot, and key management options.

Boot Menu

Allows configuration of system boot options and priorities.

Tool Menu

Provides access to configure options for special functions.

Exit Menu

Options for saving changes, restoring defaults, or discarding changes.

RAID Configuration

Setting up RAID

Defines RAID levels and explains how to install HDDs for RAID configuration.

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility

Guides on creating, deleting, and rebuilding RAID sets using the utility.

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)

Details how to configure RAID volumes within the Windows operating system.

Driver Installation

RAID Driver Installation

Instructions for creating a USB flash drive with RAID drivers and installing them.

Management Applications and Utilities Installation

Guides on installing management applications and utilities from the support DVD.

Running the Support DVD

Explains how to navigate and use the contents of the motherboard support DVD.

Intel® Chipset Device Software Installation

Provides instructions for installing the Intel chipset device software.

Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver

Step-by-step guide for installing the Intel I210 Gigabit network adapter driver.

VGA Driver Installation

Instructions for installing the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver.

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 Installation

Guides on installing the Intel RSTe 5.0 utility on the system.

Appendix

Z11PG-D16 Block Diagram

Visual representation of the Z11PG-D16 motherboard's architecture.

ASUS Contact Information

Provides contact details for ASUS technical support and general inquiries.

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