ESC N8-E11 7U Rackmount Server User Guide
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Contents Safety information...................................................................................................... vii About this guide........................................................................................................ viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label.....................................................................................
Contents 2.5 Storage devices........................................................................................ 2-20 2.5.1 2.6 2.7 2.8 Installing a 2.5-inch storage device............................................ 2-20 Expansion slots......................................................................................... 2-22 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the upper PCIe expansion card brackets................................................... 2-22 2.6.
Contents 4.4 Performance Tuning menu......................................................................... 4-8 4.5 Advanced menu........................................................................................ 4-10 4.6 4.7 4.5.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 4-10 4.5.2 ACPI Settings............................................................................. 4-11 4.5.3 Redfish Host Interface Settings................................
4.11 4.12 4.13 Event Logs menu...................................................................................... 4-41 4.11.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings.......................................... 4-41 4.11.2 View Smbios Event Log............................................................. 4-41 Server Mgmt menu.................................................................................... 4-42 4.12.1 System Event Log......................................................................
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.
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. It includes 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.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. ESC N8-E11 Chassis ASUS 7U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z13PN-D32 Server Board Accessory box 1 x Support DVD 1 x ACC instruction card 1 x ASMB11 instruction card 6 x AC power cables 2 x CPU heatsink 2 x CPU carrier Optional items 1-2 1 x Rail kit 1 x RAID card cable kit 1 x ASUS PIKE cable kit • 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. See the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. ESC N8-E11 xxSxxxxxxxxx The serial number is printed on the Asset tag.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC N8-E11 server features the ASUS Z13PN-D32 server board. The server supports 4th and 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family Series plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name ESC N8-E11 8 x 2.5-inch Front Hot-swap Storage Bays - PCIe switch direct: 8 x NVMe Storage Bays 2 x 2.
Model Name ESC N8-E11 Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CB, CE, FCC, KCC (Class A) Dimensions (HH x WW x DD) 885mm x 447 mm x 306.65 mm (7U) Net Weight 99kg (excluding CPU, DRAM, and HDD) Gross Weight 154kg (including packaging, excluding CPU, DRAM, and HDD) Power Supply / Power Rating 4+2 or 3+3 3000W 80 PLUS Titanium power supply Rating: 200-220 Vac, 15.
1.4 Front panel features GPU fans Steel pull handle LAN ports DM port* VGA port Power switch/LED Q-Code LED USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Steel pull handle 2.5-inch storage bay 1-8 Location switch/LED The DM (Dedicated Management) port is for ASUS ASMB11-iKVM only.
1.5 Rear panel features 2.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
1. 2.5-inch storage bays 2. PCIe expansion card brackets with half-height, half-length expansion slots 3. PCIe switchboard 4. PCIe expansion card brackets with full-height, half-length expansion slots 5. Redundant power supply units 6. ASUS Z13PN-D32 server board 7. System fans A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Remove the protection film before turning on the system for sufficient heat dissipation.
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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Server tray A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. 2.1.1 1. Removing the server tray Remove the two thumbscrews from the server tray handle. Keep the thumbscrews in a safe place for later use. 2. Pull the server tray handle downwards and slowly pull the server tray halfway out of the server chassis, then press both latches inwards and fully remove the server tray.
2.1.2 Installing the server tray 1. Align and push the server tray all the way into the server tray slot, then push the server tray handle upwards. 2. Secure the server tray handle using the thumbscrews, then tighten the thumbscrews by hand until the screw thread is no longer visible. 3. Use a tool to fully secure the thumbscrews with a torque value of 5 kgf-cm.
2-4 2.2 PCIe expansion card brackets 2.2.1 Removing the upper PCIe expansion card brackets 1. Remove the server tray from the server chassis. For more information, see the Removing the server tray section. 2. Loosen the thumbscrew on the PCIe expansion card bracket. 3. Press the latch on the PCIe expansion card bracket and lift the bracket upwards to remove it from the server tray.
2.2.2 Installing the upper PCIe expansion card brackets 1. Align and install the PCIe expansion card bracket into the server tray, then firmly press down on the indicated area of the PCIe expansion card bracket until a click is heard. 2. Secure the bracket using the thumbscrew.
2.2.3 2-6 Removing the lower PCIe expansion card brackets 1. Remove the server tray from the server chassis. For more information, see the Removing the server tray section. 2. Remove the upper PCIe expansion card brackets from the server tray. For more information, see the Removing the upper PCIe expansion card brackets section. 3. Loosen the two thumbscrews and disengage the latch on the PCIe expansion card tray. 4.
5. Pull the right PCIe expansion card bracket upwards to remove it from the server tray. 6. Pull the left PCIe expansion card bracket upwards to remove it from the server tray.
2.2.4 2-8 Installing the lower PCIe expansion card brackets 1. Align and install the left PCIe expansion card bracket into the server tray. 2. Align and install the right PCIe expansion card bracket into the server tray.
3. Align and install the PCIe expansion card tray into the server tray. 4. Return the latch to the locked position, then use the two thumbscrews to secure the PCIe expansion card tray.
2.2.5 2-10 Removing the PCIe switchboard 1. Remove the server tray from the server chassis. For more information, see the Removing the server tray section. 2. Remove the upper PCIe expansion card brackets from the server tray. For more information, see the Removing the upper PCIe expansion card brackets section. 3. Remove the lower PCIe expansion card brackets from the server tray. For more information, see the Removing the lower PCIe expansion card brackets section. 4.
2.2.6 Installing the PCIe switchboard 1. Align and install the PCIe switchboard into the server tray, then return the latches to the locked position to secure it. 2. Reconnect the cables to the PCIe switchboard.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two (2) surface mount LGA 4677 sockets designed for 4th and 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family CPUs. 2-12 • 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.
6. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 7. Remove the PnP caps from the CPU sockets. Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the socket.
8. 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. The CPU carrier differs depending on the type of CPU. Ensure that the CPU carrier corresponds to the CPU being installed. 9. 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.
11. 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. 12. Align and insert the air duct into the server tray.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with thirty two Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 16GB, 32GB, 64GB RDIMMs or 128GB, 256GB 3DS RDIMM into the DIMM sockets using the recommended memory configurations in this section. • 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.
Recommended single CPU configuration CPU1_DIMM_A1 CPU1_DIMM_A2 CPU1_DIMM_B1 CPU1_DIMM_B2 CPU1_DIMM_C1 CPU1_DIMM_C2 CPU1_DIMM_D1 CPU1_DIMM_D2 CPU1_DIMM_E1 CPU1_DIMM_E2 CPU1_DIMM_F1 CPU1_DIMM_F2 CPU1_DIMM_G1 CPU1_DIMM_G2 CPU1_DIMM_H1 CPU1_DIMM_H2 2.4.3 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 16 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
6. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 7. 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. 8. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket.
2.5 Storage devices The system supports up to ten (10) 2.5-inch NVMe storage devices and up to two (2) 2.5inch hot-swap NVMe/SATA(PCH)/SAS storage devices. Storage devices installed on storage device trays connect to the motherboard via the NVMe/SATA/SAS backplane (SAS storage devices require an optional HBA/RAID card). 2.5-inch storage bay 1-8 2.5.1 2.5-inch storage bay 9-10 Installing a 2.5-inch storage device To install a 2.5-inch storage device: 2-20 1.
3. Prepare the 2.5-inch storage device and the bundled set of screws. 4. Place the 2.5-inch storage device onto the tray, then secure it with four screws. 5. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way into the bay. 6. Lock the tray lever to secure the storage device tray in place. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install additional 2.5-inch storage devices.
2.6 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the upper PCIe expansion card brackets The server system comes pre-installed with four upper PCIe expansion card brackets that each support two x16 slots (Gen5 x16 link) for installing half-height, half-length PCIe expansion cards.
4. Push the slot cover lock outwards, then remove the PCIe slot cover. 5. Insert the expansion card into the PCIe slot and ensure that it is securely seated, then push the slot cover lock inwards to secure the expansion card. Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure that the proper hardware settings are configured.
2.6.2 Installing an expansion card to the lower PCIe expansion card brackets The server system comes pre-installed with two lower PCIe expansion card brackets that support two x16 slots (Gen5 x16 link) for installing half-height, half-length PCIe expansion cards and one x8 slot (Gen4 x8 link) for installing an ASUS PIKE II or RAID card. The PCIe x8 slot may be unavailable on certain models. To install a PCIe expansion card to the lower right PCIe expansion card bracket: 1.
4. Place the lower right PCIe expansion card bracket on a level surface. 5. Push the slot cover lock outwards, then remove the PCIe slot cover. 6. Insert the expansion card into the PCIe slot and ensure that it is securely seated, then push the slot cover lock inwards to secure the expansion card. Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure that the proper hardware settings are configured.
To install a PCIe expansion card to the lower left PCIe expansion card bracket: 1. Remove the server tray from the server chassis. For more information, see the Removing the server tray section. 2. Remove the upper PCIe expansion card brackets from the server tray. For more information, see the Removing the upper PCIe expansion card brackets section. 3. Remove the lower PCIe expansion card brackets from the server tray.
2.6.3 Installing an ASUS PIKE II or RAID card A PIKE II or RAID card can be installed in the PCIe x8 slot on the lower right PCIe expansion card bracket. The PCIe x8 slot may be unavailable on certain models. 1. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II or RAID card. 2. (Optional) To install an ASUS PIKE II 3108 card and cache vault, follow the below instructions to install the cache vault add-on card: a.
3. Remove the server tray from the server chassis. For more information, see the Removing the server tray section. 4. Remove the upper PCIe expansion card brackets from the server tray. For more information, see the Removing the upper PCIe expansion card brackets section. 5. Remove the lower PCIe expansion card brackets from the server tray. For more information, see the Removing the lower PCIe expansion card brackets section. Lower right PCIe expansion card bracket 2-28 6.
8. Connect the RAID card to the rear NMVe/SATA(PCH)/SAS backplane. Rear NVMe/SATA(PCH)/SAS backplane 9. (Optional) Refer to the Installing the Cache Vault Power Module section to install and connect the Cache Vault Power Module.
2.6.4 2-30 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module 1. Remove the server tray from the server chassis. For more information, see the Removing the server tray section. 2. Remove the upper PCIe expansion card brackets from the server tray. For more information, see the Removing the upper PCIe expansion card brackets section. 3. Remove the lower PCIe expansion card brackets from the server tray. For more information, see the Removing the lower PCIe expansion card brackets section. 4.
6. Align the screw holes on the cache vault power module clip with the screw holes on the air duct and secure the clip with three screws. 7. Install the cache vault power module into the clip 8. Connect the cache vault power module to the PIKE II card or RAID card.
2.7 Removable/optional components The following sections describe installation or removal instructions for the following removable/optional components: 1. GPU fans 2. System fans 3. Redundant power supply units 4. Front bezel 5. PFR module 6. Chassis intrusion sensor Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.7.1 GPU fans To uninstall a GPU fan: Press the latch inwards to release the fan, then remove the fan from the fan cage.
2.7.2 System fans To uninstall a system fan: 1. Remove the server tray from the server chassis. For more information, see the Removing the server tray section. 2. Remove the upper PCIe expansion card brackets from the server tray. For more information, see the Removing the upper PCIe expansion card brackets section. 3. Remove the lower PCIe expansion card brackets from the server tray. For more information, see the Removing the lower PCIe expansion card brackets section. 4.
2.7.3 Redundant power supply units To uninstall a power supply unit (PSU): 1. Lift up the PSU lever. 2. Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch inwards, then carefully pull the PSU out of the system chassis. To install a power supply unit (PSU): Align and install the PSU into the server chassis until it clicks into place. 2-34 • The system automatically combines the six power supply modules as a single one.
2.7.4 Front bezel For extra security, a front bezel (purchased separately) can be installed to prevent unauthorized physical access to the hard drives and power button. To install the front bezel: 1. Align the two notches on the right side of the front bezel with the corresponding holes on the front panel. 2. Attach the left side of the front bezel to the front panel. 3. (Optional) Lock the front bezel with the bundled key to prevent unauthorized access.
To uninstall the front bezel: 2-36 1. Unlock the front bezel with the bundled key, if locked. 2. Press the bezel release latch on the left side of the front bezel. 3. Pull the left side of the front bezel to remove it from the front panel.
2.7.5 PFR module 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. Push the PFR module down so that it is seated securely on the PFR module connector, then secure it using a screw.
2.7.6 Chassis intrusion sensor A chassis intrusion sensor will come pre-installed on your system and is connected to the Chassis Intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) on the midplane. To disable the chassis intrusion sensor, short the CHASSIS# and GND pins with a jumper cap. 2.8 Rail kit options This server system supports the rail kit options listed below.
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
3.1 Motherboard layout Layout contents 3-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Page 1. 3-4 CPU socket(s) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Page 1.
Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 3-6 2. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 3-7 3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 3-7 4. LANNCSI_SEL setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) 3-8 5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 3-8 6. ME Firmware Force Recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 3-9 7. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 3-9 8. RM debug setting (3-pin RM_DEBUG1) 3-10 Internal connectors Page 1. MCIOPCIE connectors (MCIOPCIE1-13) 3-11 2.
3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount LGA 4677 sockets designed for the 4th and 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family series.
3.3 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) The motherboard comes with thirty two 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 CMOS memory system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which includes 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. 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). 3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure that this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.
4. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the NCSI device. 5. 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.
6. ME Firmware Force Recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) Set to pins 2-3 to force Intel® Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode if the ME becomes corrupted. 7. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) The PCH_MFG1 jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block.
8. RM debug setting (3-pin RM_DEBUG1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the BMC remote debug feature. Default is 1-2 (disabled).
3.5 1. Internal connectors MCIOPCIE connectors (MCIOPCIE1-13) Connects the PCIe signal to the backplane and riser. 2. CPU fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2) These connectors supply power to CPU fans when installed for testing purposes.
3. System fan connectors (10-pin SYSFAN1-6) These connectors supply power to the system fans. 4. CPLD JTAG connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) This connector is used to program the CPLD firmware.
5. microSD card slot (MSD1) The microSD card slot allows you to install a microSD memory card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC) to log BMC events. Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove a memory card, then reboot the system to access the memory card. Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device or memory card, or both. 6.
7. REAR_CON1 connector (10-pin REAR_CON1) This connector is for the power and location button on the rear I/O board. 8. OCP3.0 sideband signal connector (12-pin OCP_SIDE1) This connector is for OCP3.0 sideband signal and allows you to connect an external OCP3.0 card to support additional features.
9. BF connector (BF_CON1-2) These connectors are for NCSI signals. 10. NCSI_CON connector (NCSI_CON1-2) These connectors are for NCSI signals.
11. System management bus connector (5-1 pin SMBUS2) The System Management Bus (SMBus) connector allows you to connect SMBus devices. This connector is generally used for communication with the system and power management-related tasks. 12. Leak detection sensor connector (4-pin WL_CON1) This connector allows you to connect a compatible leak detection sensor.
13. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log. 14. Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) Module connector (ROT_CON1) This connector allows you to connect a PFR module to enable platform firmware resilience functions.
15. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. 16. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® VROC.
17. System power connectors (PWR1-4) These connectors supply power from the power supply units to the motherboard and system components. 18. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system.
19. Switchboard and riser power connectors (SW_PWR1-2; RISER_PWR1-2) These connectors supply power to the switchboard and risers.
3.6 1. Onboard LEDs Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. 2. Catastrophic Error LED (CATERR1) The catastrophic error LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate.
3. 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.
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 if the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 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 EZ Flash. Press . ASUS Tek.
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 bar Menu items 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 Allows you to set the system language. System Date [MM/DD/YYYY] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [HH:MM:SS] 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.
The following item appears only when you set Core Optimizer to [Disabled], or if Optimized Performance Setting is set to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. 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.
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] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.
4.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.3 Redfish Host Interface Settings Redfish [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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.
4.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard X710 LAN Configuration LAN1/LAN2 LAN Enable [LAN1, LAN2 Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [LAN1 Enabled Only] [LAN1, LAN2 Enabled] 4.5.
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 is available 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 number of 1’s in the data bits is even. [Odd] Parity bit is 0 if number 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.
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection EMS [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item is available only when Console Redirection EMS 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.
4.5.7 SIO Configuration Logical Devices state on the left side of the control, reflects the current Logical Device state. Changes made during Setup Session will be shown after you restart the system. [*Active*] Serial Port 1 / [*Active*] Serial Port 2 (SOL) Allows you to view and set basic properties of the SIO Logical device. Use This Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable this Logical Device.
4.5.8 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Above 4G Decoding [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Re-Size BAR Support [Disabled] If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, this option enables or disables Resizable BAR Support. (Only if system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding).
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.
4.5.10 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Enabled] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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.
4.5.11 NVMe Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information. Device The devices and names shown in the NVMe configuration list depends on the connected devices. If no devices are connected, No NVMe Device Found will be displayed. Self Test Option [Short] This option allows you to select either Short or Extended Self Test. Short option will take couple of minutes, and the extended option will take several minutes to complete.
4.5.12 APM Configuration This page will allow you to configure the Advanced Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
4.5.13 T1s Auth Configuration Allows you to configure the Server Certificate Authority (CA). Enroll Cert Allows you to enroll a certificate using a certificate file or manually input a certificate GUID. Enroll Cert Using File Allows you to enroll a certificate using a certificate file. You will be prompted to select a storage device and navigate to the location of the certificate file. Cert GUID Allows you to enroll a certificate by manually inputting the certificate GUID.
4.5.14 Third-party UEFI driver configurations Additional 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 Allows you to configure SATA and RST settings. DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the DeepSx power policy. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] IEH Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or bypass Interrupt Error Handling (IEH). Configuration options: [Bypass Mode] [Enabled] 4.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Auto] Allows you to select the active video type.
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 Support System Errors [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable System Errors setup options. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item is available only when System Errors is set to [Enabled]. Whea Settings Allows you to configure Whea settings.
4.7 Socket Configuration menu The Socket Configuration menu items allow you to change the socket settings.
4.7.1 Processor Configuration Per-Socket Configuration Allows you to configure per-socket settings. Hyper Threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading Technology function. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. This is the software method to enable or disable Logical Processor threads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Skip Flex Ratio Override [Disabled] Allows you to skip flex ratio overrides to use power-on default flex ratio values.
3StrikeTimer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the 3 strike counter. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fast String [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable fast strings for REP MOVS/STOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Machine Check [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the machine check. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hardware prefetcher.
Extended APIC [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the extended APIC support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enabling Extended APIC will automatically enable VT-d and Interrupt Remapping. APIC Physical Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the APIC physical destination mode.
DBP-F [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DBP-F. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IIO LLC Ways [14:0] (Hex) [0] Allows you to set the bitmask for IIO LLC Ways. All bits set in the mask must be contiguous. SMM Blocked and Delayed [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable SMM Blocked and Delayed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] eSMM Save State [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the eSMM save state feature.
MSR Lock Control [Enabled] Allows you to lock or unlock MSR 3Ah and CSR 80h. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PPIN Control [Unlock/Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PPIN Control. Configuration options: [Lock/Disabled] [Unlock/Enabled] AES-NI [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PSMI Configuration Allows you to configure PSMI settings. Processor CFR Configuration Allows you to configure Processor CFR settings. 4.7.
4.7.4 Memory Configuration Enforce DDR Memory Frequency POR [POR] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR frequency and voltage programming. If this item is disabled, system memory can be run at frequencies higher than the memory supports, specified in the Memory Frequency field (limited by processor support). Configuration options: [POR] [Disabled] Enforce Population POR [Enabled] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for memory population.
Data Scrambling for PMem [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable data scrambling for PMem. If set to Auto, data scrambling will be enabled or disabled depending on stepping. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Data Scrambling for DDR4/5 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable data scrambling for DDR4/5. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable ADR [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable ADR. Automatically enabled if fADR is enabled.
4.7.5 IIO Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I/O device assignment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are available only when Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O is set to [Enabled].
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, enter 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, enter 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, enter the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, enter a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted.
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(0xFFFF) 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 start the ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility. Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to start the IPMI hardware monitor. ASUS SMBIOS Viewer Allows you to start the ASUS SMBIOS Viewer. ASUS Storage Viewer Allows you to start the ASUS Storage Viewer.
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 change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.
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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].
4.12.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when SEL Components is set to [Enabled]. Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] 4.12.2 View FRU Information Allows you to view FRU information. 4.
4.13 Save & Exit menu The Save & 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.
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
5.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS This feature allows you to do CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. • Due to chipset behavior, enabling the Intel® RSTe CPU RAID functions requires an Intel® VROC hardware key module. • Refer to the Internal connectors section for the location of the VROC_KEY1 connector. • The KEY module is purchased separately. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2.
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press to select the RAID level to create, and then press . 4. When the Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers item is selected, press and select X to enable this function. 5.
5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Delete item is selected, press , then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to cancel.
5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the Driver Installation chapter.
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced.
6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties.
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. 4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
5.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 5-10 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. 2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. 3.
5.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here.
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Chapter 6: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
6.1 Running the Support DVD The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your motherboard. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit www.asus.com for the latest updates on software and utilities. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. Drivers - Shows the available device drivers that the system detects. 2.
Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Block diagram ESC-N8-E11 Channel J Channel A DDR5 up to 4400 (2DPC) CPU2 Sapphire Rapids Processor DDR5 up to 4400 (2DPC) Up to 350W Up to 350W DDR5 up to 4400 (2DPC) Channel D DDR5 up to 4400 (2DPC) DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM * 2 Channel C Sapphire Rapids Processor Channel N Socket E (LGA4677) Channel P Channel E DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM * 2 DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM * 2 Channel F DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM * 2 DDR5 up to 4400 (2DPC) Channel R Channel G DDR5 up to 4400 (2DPC) DDR5 up to 4400 (2DPC) Chann
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