EG520-E11 Series EG520-E11-RS6-F 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
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Contents Safety information...................................................................................................... vii About this guide.......................................................................................................... xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label.....................................................................................
Contents 2.6 2.7 2.8 Expansion slots......................................................................................... 2-18 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card 1............................... 2-19 2.6.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card 2............................... 2-22 2.6.3 Installing an M.2 module............................................................ 2-24 2.6.4 Installing the PFR module (optional)..........................................
Contents 4.5 4.6 4.7 Advanced menu........................................................................................ 4-10 4.5.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 4-11 4.5.2 ACPI Settings............................................................................. 4-11 4.5.3 Redfish Host Interface Settings................................................. 4-11 4.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration....................................................
Contents 4.8 Security menu........................................................................................... 4-39 4.9 Boot menu................................................................................................. 4-43 4.10 Tool menu.................................................................................................. 4-44 4.11 4.12 4.13 Event Logs menu...................................................................................... 4-45 4.11.
Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Restricted Access Location This product is intended for installation only in a Computer Room where: • Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be taken. • Access is through the use of a TOOL, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance. Informations de sécurité concernant le lecteur optique Informations de sécurité relatives au laser PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1 Risque d'exposition dangereuse au laser. Ne tentez pas de démonter ou réparer le lecteur de disque optique.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions 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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model name EG520-E11-RS6-F Chassis ASUS 2U rackmount chassis Motherboard ASUS Z13PP-U8 server board 2 x HDD backplanes 1 x Front panel board / Power distribution board Component 2 x Riser cards 7 x System fans 1 x CPU Heatsink Accessories 2 x AC/DC power cables Optional items 1 x Friction rail kit 2 x 1300W redundant power supply (AC/DC) If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters, such as xxSxxxxxxxxx. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. VGA EG520-E11-RS6-F xxSxxxxxxxxx The serial number is printed on the asset tag.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS EG520-E11 series features the ASUS Z13PP-U8 server board. The server supports 4th and 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Up to 250W or 225W EE SKUs) processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model name EG520-E11-RS6-F Graphics Up to 5 GPUs 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports Front I/O ports 2 x RJ-45 10G LAN ports 1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN port 1 x RJ-45 Console port Rear I/O ports 2 x USB 3.
1.4 Front panel features Redundant power supply units 2.5-inch storage bays 2 x E1.S modules (E1.S module SKU only) FHHL expansion slots FHFL expansion slots Power button with LED VGA port Location button with LED Management LAN port 1.5 Console port 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports 2 x 10G LAN ports • The E1.S modules are only available with the E1.S module SKU and cannot be purchased separately. • The Management LAN port is for ASUS ASMB11-iKVM only. Rear panel features 2 x USB 3.
1.6 Internal features 1. Redundant power supply units (hidden) 2. System fans 3. PCIe riser card (supports up to three FHFL expansion cards) 4. PCIe riser card (supports up to two FHHL expansion cards) 5. 2.5-inch storage bays 6. ASUS Z13PP-U8 server board A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.
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Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover The illustrations of the system in this section is for reference only, The system layout and appearance may vary depending on the model, but the installation/removal steps remain the same. 2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover Loosen the thumbscrew, then push and lift the chassis cover to remove it.
2.1.2 Replacing the chassis cover Align and install the chassis cover, then push and secure the chassis cover using the thumbscrew.
2.2 Air duct 2.2.1 Removing the air duct Gently lift the air duct vertically out of the chassis. 2.2.2 Replacing the air duct Align and install the air duct into the chassis.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a LGA4677 socket designed for 4th and 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors. 2.3.1 • 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.
4. Attach the CPU to the carrier bracket, ensure the triangle mark is on the same side as the bracket lever, then attach the CPU and carrier bracket to the heatsink. 5. Align the CPU and heatsink assembly in the correct orientation so that the triangle marks on both the CPU and socket are aligned in the same direction, then place the heatsinks on top of the CPU sockets. The CPU and CPU Carrier fits in only one correct orientation.
7. Do two (2) clockwise turns on each of the heatsink screws in the cross order pattern shown below until the heatsink screws are tightened and the heatsink is secured onto the motherboard. Intel® recommends a using a torque driver with a T-30 bit and a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longevity of all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected. 8. Replace the air duct. For more information, refer to the Air duct section.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 8 Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
2.4.2 Memory configuration You may install 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB RDIMM/LRDIMM; or 128GB and 256GB 3DS LRDIMM into the DIMM sockets. If you are not sure on which slots to install the DIMMs, you can use the recommended memory configuration in this section for reference. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. DIMM notch DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket.
2.5 Storage devices VGA The system supports up to two ES.1 modules, and up to four 2.5-inch storage devices. The storage device installed on the storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the backplanes (SAS storage devices require an optional HBA/RAID card). • The total amount of SATA storage devices supported varies between models. • The E1.S and internal SATA are optional and cannot be purchased separately. 2.5-inch storage bays 2.5.1 2 x E1.S modules* Installing an E1.
2. Secure the E1.S module onto the E1.S module tray 3. Slide the EDSFF tray into the EDSFF cage until the tray is locked into place. The tray lever will lock into place once the EDSFF tray is installed correctly.
2.5.2 Removing an E1.S module (optional) The E1.S is optional and cannot be purchased separately. 1. Push the spring lock to the right then pull the tray lever outward to release the E1.S module tray. The E1.S module tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2. Remove the four (4) screws securing the E1.S module to the E1.S module tray, then remove the E1.S module.
2.5.3 2-14 Installing a 2.5-inch storage device 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay. 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage device tray out of the bay. 3. Place the 2.5-inch storage device into the storage device tray and make sure it is seated firmly in the storage device tray.
4. Push the storage device tray and storage device assembly all the way into the depth of the rear storage bay until the tray lever and spring lock clicks and secures the storage device tray in place. • When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the storage device connects to the SATA/SAS interface on the backplane. • The storage device tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge.
2.5.4 Removing a 2.5-inch storage device 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay. 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage device tray out of the bay. 3. Flip the storage device tray over, then press down on the 2.5-inch storage device using your thumbs to detach the 2.5-inch storage device from the storage device tray. Ensure to hold onto the 2.
4. Remove the 2.5-inch storage device from the storage device tray.
2.6 Expansion slots VGA The barebone server comes with two pre-installed riser cards to support up to five PCIe expansion cards. The illustrations of the system in this section is for reference only, The system layout and appearance may vary depending on the model, but the installation/removal steps remain the same. Riser card 1, slot 1 Riser card 2, slot 1 Riser card 1, slot 2 Riser card 2, slot 2 Riser card 2, slot 3 Riser card 1 Riser card 1 supports up to two PCIe Gen5 expansion cards.
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card 1 1. Loosen the thumbscrews securing the riser card to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIe slot on the motherboard. 3. Place the riser card on a flat and stable surface. 4. Flip the PCIe lock open, then remove the slot covers.
2-20 5. Install the PCIe expansion card into the riser card, then install and secure the support bracket with two screws. 6. Secure the PCIe expansion card to the support bracket with two screws, then flip the PCIe lock to the closed position.
7. Align and install the riser card into the motherboard. Ensure the golden fingers on the riser card are completely inserted into the PCIe slot. 8. Secure the riser card to the chassis with the thumbscrews.
2.6.2 2-22 Installing an expansion card to riser card 2 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIe slot on the motherboard. 3. Place the riser card on a flat and stable surface. 4. Flip the PCIe lock open, then remove the slot covers.
5. Install the PCIe expansion card into the riser card. 6. Flip the PCIe lock to the closed position. 7. Align and install the riser card into the motherboard. Ensure the golden fingers on the riser card are completely inserted into the PCIe slot. 8. Secure the riser card to the chassis with the thumbscrews.
2.6.3 Installing an M.2 module You may install up to two M.2 modules (supports up to 22110) to the onboard M.2 riser on the motherboard. The M.2 riser supports type 22110 or 2280 devices on PCIe x2 interface. The M.2 module is purchased separately. 2-24 1. Unclip the clips on both ends of the M.2 riser. 2. Remove the M.2 riser from the motherboard. 3. Insert the M.2 module into an M.2 slot on the M.2 riser.
4. Gently press the M.2 module down whilst pushing the locking hook backwards. 5. Once the M.2 module is pressed down completely, release the locking hook to secure the M.2 module onto the M.2 riser.
2-26 6. Install the M.2 riser assembly into the M.2 slot on the motherboard and press the corners of the M.2 riser assembly to make sure it is seated securely in the M.2 slot. 7. Use the clips on both ends to secure the M.2 riser assembly.
2.6.4 Installing the PFR module (optional) The optional PFR module will come pre-installed on your system and is connected to the PFR module connector on your motherboard. • The illustration below is for reference only. • For more information or assistance, please refer to www.asus.com. 1. Locate the PFR module connector on your motherboard. 2. Align and connect the PFR module to the PFR module connector. 3.
2.7 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you are going to remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to the Motherboard Information chapter for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system cables 2-28 1. 24-pin EATXPWR power connector (connected to the power distribution board) 2. 8-pin BPPWR2 power connector (connected to the backplane, on selected models) 3.
2.8 Removable/optional components This section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the following components: 1. System fans 2. Redundant power supply module 3. Rail kit Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. You may need to remove previously installed component or factory shipped components when installing optional components. 2.8.
2.8.2 Redundant power supply module To replace a redundant power supply module: 1. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch, then pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. 2. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis, then push it inwards until the PSU latch locks into place. 2.8.3 Rail kit This server system supports the rail kit options listed below.
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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Layout contents Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1. LGA 4677 sockets (CPU1) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 1. DDR5 sockets Page 3-5 Page 3-6 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 3-7 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3-8 3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 3-8 4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 3-9 5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 3-9 6. LAN Controller settings (3-pin LAN_SW1-2) 3-10 7.
3-4 Internal connectors Page 1. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbp/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-3) 3-17 2. MCIOPCIE connectors (MCIOPCIE_P1-3) 3-18 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (U31G1_34) 3-18 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 3-19 5. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) 3-20 6. CPLD JTAG1 connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) 3-20 7. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) 3-21 8. System fan connectors (12-pin SYS_FAN1-6; 4-pin SYS_FAN7) 3-22 9.
3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a LGA4677 socket designed for the 4th and 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors.
3.3 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) The motherboard comes with 8 Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
3.4 1. 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: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3.
2. 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. 3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.
4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). 5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.
6. LAN Controller settings (3-pin LAN_SW1-2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard LAN_SW1 or LAN_SW2. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 7. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.
8. Heatsink Type setting (3-pin HS_TYPE1) This jumper should be set according to the type of heatsink installed. 9. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted.
10. PCH_MFG1 jumper (3-pin PCH_MFG1) The PCH_MFG1 jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 11. RBT NCSI Source jumper (3-pin RMII_SEL1) The RBT NCSI source jumper allows you to set the RBT connector NCSI source.
3.5 1. Internal 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. 2.
3. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated. 4. CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1) The CATT ERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate.
5. DIMM LED (DIMMLED1) The DIMM LED indicates that the 12V DIMM power is ready. 6. 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.
7. Q-Code LED (PORT80_LED1) The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. 3-16 • 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 Product Introduction section for more details.
3.6 1. Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0 Gbp/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-3) Supported by the Intel® C741 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration.
2. MCIOPCIE connectors (MCIOPCIE_P1-3) Connects the PCIe signal to the MCIO ports on the backplanes. 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (U31G1_34) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the front panel. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The Type-A connector allows you to directly connect a USB flash drive.
4. 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.
5. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log. 6. CPLD JTAG connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) This connector is used for burning the CPLD JTAG.
7. Chassis Intrusion (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.
8. System fan connectors (12-pin SYS_FAN1-6; 4-pin SYS_FAN7) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 0.8A–1.0A (12 W max.) or a total of 6.4 A–8.0 A (96 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure 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.
9. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 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, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 16-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are for the 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.
11. Back panel power connector (8-pin BPPWR1) This connector is for the power supply plug that connects to the back panel. The power supply plug is designed to fit this connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connector completely fits. DO NOT connect VGA cards to these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot errors and permanent damage to your motherboard or device.
12. VGA power connectors (8-pin GPU_12V1) This connector is for the power supply plug that connects to the VGA card. The power supply plug is designed to fit this connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connector completely fits. DO NOT connect the back panel to these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot errors and permanent damage to your motherboard or device.
13. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) This connector outputs a VGA signal to a connected display device.
14. System panel connector (16-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (PWR_LED) 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. • Message LED (2-pin MES_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED.
• LAN activity LED connector (LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) This 2-pin connector allows you to connect the Gigabit LAN Activity LED. • Reset button connector (RST_BTN) This connector allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. Press the reset button to reboot the system. • Locator button connector (LOC_BTN) This connector allows you to connect the Locator button. Press the button to light up the Locator LED.
15. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) The VPP_I2C connector is used for the storage backplane with sensor readings. 16. Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) module connector (ROT_CON) This connector allows you to connect a PFR module to enable platform firmware resilience functions.
17. VROC Key connector (5-pin VROC_KEY1) The VROC (Virtual Raid on CPU) Key connector allows you to connect a VROC hardware key to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. 18. RBT connector (RBT_CON1-2) This connector is for addon cards for the shared LAN feature.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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 CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 4.1.
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑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 EZ Flash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select Start ASUS EzFlash. Press . ASUSTeK.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in the Managing and updating your BIOS section. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.
Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 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 then press . Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
4.3 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, time, and language settings. System Language [English] Allows you to select the system default language. System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time.
4.4 Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for different scenarios. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] Optimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of workloads.
Power Balancer [Disabled] Allows you to dynamically adjust the frequency of all CPU cores based on their current utilization, delivering better performance per watt for improved system energy efficiency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled by BIOS] [Enabled by ACC] When setting Power Balancer to [Enabled by ACC], make sure that you have the latest ASUS Control Center software installed to support Power Balancer. Please see below for recommended software versions: - ACC: 1.4.3.5 version or above.
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. AutoVMD [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables VROC (NVMe RAID) function if Intel’s Volume Management Device (VMD) feature supports it. [Disabled] Disables VROC (NVMe RAID) function if Intel’s VMD feature does not support it.
4.5.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 4.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.
The following items appear only when Redfish is set to [Enabled]. Authentication mode [Basic Authentication] Allows you to select the authentication mode. Configuration options: [Basic Authentication] [Session Authentication] IP address Allows you to enter the IP address. IP Mask address Allows you to enter the IP Mask address. IP Port Allows you to enter the IP Port. 4.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration The items in this submenu will differ depending on the LAN controller installed on the system.
4.5.6 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2(SOL) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection for COM1 or COM2(SOL) is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item.
Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] None [Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even [Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd [Mark] parity bit is always 1 [Space] parity bit is always 0 Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit.
The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2(SOL)] Terminal Type EMS [VT-UTF8] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
Disabling SIO Logical Devices may have unwanted side effects. PROCEED WITH CAUTION. The following item appears only when Use This Device is set to [Enabled]. Possible: [Use Automatic Settings] Allows the user to change the device resource settings. New settings will be reflected no this setup page after system restarts.
4.5.9 USB Configuration XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator [Enabled] Allows you to simulate USB keyboard and mouse to PS/2 module in Windows 7.
The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled]. IPv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the IPv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot support will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IPv4 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the IPv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, IPv4 HTTP boot support will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IPv6 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the IPv6 PXE Boot Support.
Self Test Action [Controller Only Test] This item allows you to select either to test Controller alone or Controller and NameSpace. Selecting Controller and Namespace option will take a lot longer to complete the test. Configuration options: [Controller Only Test] [Controller and NameSpace Test] Run Device Self Test Press to perform device self test for the corresponding Option and Action selected by the user. Pressing the key will abort the test.
4.5.14 Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU This page will allow you to manage Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU. All Intel VMD Controllers For more information on the Intel VMD controllers, press . 4.5.15 Third-party UEFI driver configurations Additonal configuration options for third-party UEFI drivers installed to the system will appear in the section marked in red in the screenshot below.
4.6 Platform Configuration menu The Platform Configuration menu items allow you to change the platform settings.
4.6.1 PCH-IO Configuration SATA And RST Configuration This option allows you to make device options settings. Controller 1/2/3 SATA And RST Configuration Allows you to configure SATA Controller 1/2/3 Device Options Settings. DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] This option allows you to enable to disable DeepSx power policies. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] IEH Mode [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or bypass IEH mode. Configuration options: [Bypass Mode] [Enabled] 4.6.
4.6.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. Scroll using / keys to see more items. Altitude [8000] Allows you to set the altitude of the platform location above the sea level, expressed in meters. The hex number is decoded as 2’s complement signed integer. Provide the 8000h value if the altitude is unknown. MCTP Bus Owner [0] Allows you to enter the MCTP bus owner location on PCIe: [15:8] bus, [7:3] device, [2:0] function.
4.6.4 Runtime Error Logging System Errors [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable System Errors setup options. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items are only available when System Errors is set to [Enable]. Whea Settings Whea Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea support.
4.7 Socket Configuration menu The Socket Configuration menu items allow you to change the socket settings.
4.7.1 Processor Configuration Scroll using the / keys to view more items. Processor Configuration Per-Socket Configuration Allows you to change Per-Socket Settings. CPU Socket 0/1/2/3 Configuration The options in this submenu allow you to enable or disable cores by setting the disable bitmap. At least one core per CPU must be enabled. Disabling all cores is an invalid configuration. Hyper Threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading Technology function.
3StrikeTimer [Enable] The 3 strike counter can be turned off by writing into the MISC_FEATURE_CONTROL_ DISABLE_THREE_STRIKE_CNT (MSR 0X01a4). Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] Fast String [Enable] This item allows you to enable or disable fast strings for REP MOVS/STOS. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Machine Check [Enable] This item allows you to enable or disable machine check.
Bsp Selection [Auto] Allows you to choose the method to select BSP. [Auto] maps to hardware default BSP. Configuration options: [Socket 0] [Socket 1] [Socket 2] [Socket 3] [Socket 4] [Socket 5] [Socket 6] [Socket 7] [Auto] Extended APIC [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable extended APIC support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Enabling this item will automatically enable VT-d & Interrupt Remapping. APIC Physical Mode [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable APIC physical destination mode.
DBP-F [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable DBP-F. DBP-F can be turned off by writing into the MSR 6Dh [2:3]. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] IIO LLC Ways [14:0] (Hex) [0] Allows you to adjust the LLC value of MSR_IIO_LLC_WAYS bitmask. (All bits set in the mask must be contiguous to each other). Configuration options: [0] - [7FFF] SMM Blocked and Delayed [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable SMM Blocked and Delayed.
AES-NI [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PSMI Configuration Press to bring up the PSMI Configuration menu. Global PSMI Enable [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Scan At Field (SAF) Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Force setup] The following items appear only when Global PSMI Enable is set to [Enable] or [Force setup].
4.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration Virtual Numa [Disable] Enabling this option divides physical NUMA nodes into evenly sized virtual NUMA modes in ACPI table. This may improve Windows performance on CPUs with more than 64 logical processors. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 4.7.3 Uncore Configuration Uncore General Configuration This item displays and provides options to change the Uncore General Settings.
Limit CPU PA to 46 bits [Enable] Allows you to limit CPU physical address to 46 bits to support older Hyper-v. If enabled, automatically disables TME-MT. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Clock Modulation Enabled [Auto] When [Auto] is set, the setting will be based on Si Compatibility. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] Uncore Per Socket Configuration CPU1 CPU 1 UPI Port 3 The options in this submenu allow you to configure CPU 1 UPI Port 3 configurations. 4.7.
Sockets in parallel [ALL] Allows you to set how many sockets are executing at any time. [ALL] All sockets operate in parallel. [1] At any one time, only one socket is executing. [2] At any one time, only two sockets are executing. [4] At any one time, only four sockets are executing. Attempt Fast Boot [Enable] [Enable] Portions of memory reference code will be skipped when possible to increase boot speed on warm boots. [Disable] Disables this feature.
Memory RAS Configuration Displays and provides options to change the memory RAS Settings. Dynamic ECC Mode Selection [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable dynamic ECC mode selection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enable + Allow Partial Poison Mode] Enable Pcode WA for SAI PG [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Pcode Work Around for SAI Policy group for A Step.
ADDDC Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to enable to disable ADDDC Sparing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when ADDDC Sparing is set to [Enabled]. Enable ADDDC Error Injection [Enabled] Allows you to enable to disable ADDDC error injection, which is required forcing the interleave granularity to 64B for B/L step parts. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Patrol Scrub [Enable at End of POST] Allows you to enable to disable patrol scrub.
The following items appear only when Intel VT for Directed I/O is set to [Enable]. DMA Control Opt-In Flag [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable DMA_CTRL_PLATFORM_OPT_IN_FLAG in DMAR table in ACPI. Not compatible with Directive Device Assignment (DDA). Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] Pre-boot DMA Protection [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable DMA Protection in Pre-boot environment (If DMAR table is installed in DXE and if VTD_INFO_PPI is installed in PEI).
The following item appears only when AVX P1 is set to [Nominal]. Dynamic SST-PP [Disable] Enabling Dynamic SST-PP supports dynamic SST-PP selection. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] HWP Native Mode is a prerequisite for enabling Dynamic SST-PP. SpeedStep (Pstates) [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable EIST (P-States). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Boot performance mode [Max Performance] Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS hand off.
CPU C State Control Enable Monitor MWAIT [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Monitor and MWAIT instructions. [Auto] maps to Enable. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] CPU C1 auto demotion [Enable] Allows CPU to automatically demote to C1. Takes effect after reboot. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] CPU C1 auto undemotion [Enable] Allows CPU to automatically undemote from C1. Takes effect after reboot.
4.8 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. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted.
Install Default Secure Boot Keys This option will load the default secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect.
Enroll Efi Image This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Enroll SHA256 Hash certificate of a PE image into Authorized Signature Database (db).
4.9 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [5] Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Boot Logo Display [Disabled] [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.
4.10 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. ASUS SMBIOS Viewer Allows you to start ASUS SMBIOS Viewer when you press .
4.11 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 4.11.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to view all smbios event logs. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.
Custom Options Log EFI Status Code [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM reserved type E0 (if not already converted to legacy). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item only appears when Log EFI Status Code is set to [Enabled]. Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (not all may be translated).
4.12 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management Software after the OS loads. Helps determine if the OS successfully loaded or follows the OS Boot Watchdog Timer policy. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are available only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].
4.12.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item is available only when SEL Components is set to [Enabled]. Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.
4.12.3 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Scroll using / keys to see more items. Configure IPv4 support DM_LAN / Shared LAN Configuration Address source [Unspecified] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC). [Unspecified] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.
Configure IPv6 support DM_LAN / Shared LAN IPV6 support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable IPV6 support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when IPV6 support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Unspecified] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC). [Unspecified] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.
4.12.4 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. Scroll using / keys to see more items.
4.13 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset Reset system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Reset Reset system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes Save changes done so far to any of the setup options.
Boot Override This item displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.
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Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Block diagram 1U SKU Channel A DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM * 1 PE0 PCI EXPRESS GEN4 x16 GenZ x16 (4C) PE1 PCI EXPRESS GEN5 x16 Card Edge 200 *2 PE2 PCI EXPRESS GEN5 x16 PE3 PCI EXPRESS GEN5 x16 Port_0 x16 PCIe x16 For RISER DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) Channel B DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM * 1 CPU1 DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) Channel C DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM * 1 DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) Sapphire Rapids Processor Channel D DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM * 1 DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) Up to 350W Channel E DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM *
Q-Code table Action SEC Start up PHASE Security Phase PEI(Pre-EFI initialization) phase VR initialization OCMR initialization Quick VGA KTI initialization IIO Early initialization POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x10 0x11 0x15 0x19 0xC8 0xCC 0xD4 0xDC 0xB8 0xBC 0xB0 0xB4 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x16 0x18 0x21 0x22 0x23 0x24 0x25 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0xA0 0xA1 0xA3 0xA6 0xA7 0xA8 0xA9 0xAA 0xAB 0xAE 0xAF 0xE0 0xE1 0xE2 0xE3 0xE4 0xE5 0xE6 0xE7 0xE8 0xE9 0xEA 0xEB 0xEC 0xED 0x
Action PHASE MRC Memory initialization Quick VGA DXE (Driver Execution Environment) phase Normal boot BDS (Boot Device Selection) phase POST CODE 0x70 0x7E 0xB0 0xB1 0xB2 0xB3 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xBC 0xBD 0xBE 0xBF 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 0xC4 0xC5 0xC6 0xC7 0xC9 0xCA 0xCB 0xCC 0xCD 0xCE 0xCF 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x3B 0x4F 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x70 0x71 0x72 0x78 0x79 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x96 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x9A TYPE Progress Progress Progress DESCRIP
Action Normal boot PHASE POST CODE BDS (Boot Device Selection) phase 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0xA8 0xA9 0xAB 0xAD 0xAE 0xAF 0xB2 0xB3 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 TYPE DESCRIPTION Progress AMI USB Driver Initialization AMI USB Driver Initialization AMI USB Driver Initialization AHCI Initialization AHCI Initialization AHCI Initialization AHCI Initialization BIOS Setup password verify BIOS Setup start BIOS Setup input wait Ready to Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services Legacy Option ROM In
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