ESC N8A-E12 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........................................................................................ 2-19 2.5.1 2.6 2.7 Installing a 2.5-inch storage device............................................ 2-19 Expansion slots......................................................................................... 2-21 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the upper PCIe expansion card brackets................................................... 2-21 2.6.
Contents Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 4.2 Managing and updating your BIOS........................................................... 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility.................................................................. 4-3 BIOS setup program................................................................................... 4-4 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen......................................................
Contents 4.6 Chipset menu............................................................................................ 4-34 4.7 Security menu........................................................................................... 4-35 4.8 Boot menu................................................................................................. 4-37 4.9 Tool menu.................................................................................................. 4-38 4.10 4.11 4.12 Event Logs menu.
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 N8A-E12 Chassis ASUS 7U rackmount chassis Motherboard ASUS K14PN-D24 server board Accessory box 1 x ACC instruction card 1 x ASMB11 instruction card 6 x AC power cables 2 x CPU heatsink Optional items 1-2 1 x Rail kit 1 x RAID card 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 N8A-E12 xxSxxxxxxxxx The serial number is printed on the Asset tag.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC N8A-E12 server features the ASUS K14PN-D24 server board. The server supports AMD EPYC™ 9004 series processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model name ESC N8A-E12 8 x 2.5-inch Front Hot-swap Storage Bays - PCIe switch direct: 8 x NVMe Storage bays 2 x 2.
Model name ESC N8A-E12 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 full-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 K14PN-D24 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 surface mount Socket SP5 sockets designed for AMD EPYC™ 9004 Series 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. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
6. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 7. Loosen the screw on the socket to open the load plate. A T20 screwdriver with a torque value of 13.5±1.0 kgf-cm is recommended. 8. Lift open the rail frame, then slide the external cap out of the rail frame.
9. Slide the carrier frame with CPU into the rail frame, then remove the PnP cap. The carrier frame with CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the carrier frame with CPU into the rail frame. Carrier plate with CPU PnP cap 10. Gently close the rail frame just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU socket. 11. Close the load plate just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU, then secure the load plate using the screw on the socket. A T20 screwdriver with a torque value of 13.5±1.
12. Place the heatsink on the CPU socket and make sure the heatsink screws are aligned with the CPU socket. 13. Partially tighten each of the six screws with a screwdriver in the order shown both in the illustration and on the heatsink just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the six screws are attached, tighten them one by one in the same order to completely secure the heatsink. • A T20 screwdriver with a torque value of 13.5±1.0kg-cm is recommended.
14. Align and insert the air duct into the server tray. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with twenty four Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 96GB, 128GB RDIMMs or 128GB 3DS RDIMMs 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.
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips 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.
2.5 Storage devices The system supports up to ten (10) 2.5-inch NVMe storage devices and up to two (2) 2.5-inch hot-swap NVMe/SATA/SAS storage devices. Storage devices installed on storage device trays connect to the motherboard via the NVMe/SATA/SAS backplane (SATA/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: 1.
2-20 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 a 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. Remove the server tray from the server chassis.
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 a RAID card A 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 RAID card. 2. Remove the server tray from the server chassis. For more information, see the Removing the server tray section. 3. Remove the upper PCIe expansion card brackets from the server tray. For more information, see the Removing the upper PCIe expansion card brackets section. 4.
7. Connect the RAID card to the rear NMVe/SATA/SAS backplane. Rear NVMe/SATA/SAS backplane 8. (Optional) Refer to the Installing the Cache Vault Power Module section to install and connect the Cache Vault Power Module.
2.6.4 2-28 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. Secure the cache vault power module to the bracket with three screws. 7. Install the cache vault power module onto the air duct, then secure the cache vault power module. 8. Connect the cache vault power module to the 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 (optional) 5. PFR module (optional) 6. Chassis intrusion sensor 7. Rail kit 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. 2-32 • The system automatically combines the six power supply modules as a single one.
2.7.4 Front bezel (optional) 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: 2-34 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 (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.
2.7.6 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. 2.7.7 Rail kit 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.
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Layout contents Central Processing Unit (CPU) Page 1. 3-4 CPU socket(s) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Page 1. 3-4 DIMM sockets Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 3-5 2. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 3-6 3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 3-6 4. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) 3-7 5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 3-7 Internal connectors Page 1. MCIOPCIE connectors (MCIOPCIE1-13) 3-8 2.
3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount Socket SP5 sockets designed for AMD EPYC™ 9004 Series CPUs. 3.3 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) The motherboard comes with twenty four 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.
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. Leak detection sensor connector (4-pin WL_CON1) This connector allows you to connect a compatible leak detection sensor. 12. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log.
13. Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) Module connector (ROT_CON1) This connector allows you to connect a PFR module to enable platform firmware resilience functions. 14. 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.
15. System power connectors (PWR1-4) These connectors supply power from the power supply units to the motherboard and system components. 16. • 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.
17. 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. 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.
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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 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.
Overclocking [Disabled] Enable this item to increase the CPU’s clock. Please use an external PCIe storage controller for your hard drives when enabling this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Please note that overclocking might cause component damage or system crashes, which may reduce the lifespan of the system and the CPU. Use this tool at your own risk.
4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4.5.
4.5.2 Redfish Host Interface Settings Redfish [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable AMI Redfish. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Redfish is set to [Enabled]. Authentication Mode [Basic Authentication] Configuration options: [Basic Authentication] [Session Authentication] IP Address Allows you to set the IP address IP Mask Address Allows you to set the IP mask address IP Port Allows you to set the IP port 4.5.
CPU Common Options Performance Allows you to configure performance options. REP-MOV/STOS Streaming [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the use of non-caching streaming stores for large sizes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Prefetcher Settings Allows you to configure prefetcher options. Core Watchdog Allows you to configure core watchdog options. RedirectForReturnDis [Auto] Allows you to set RedirectForReturnDis to 0, 1, or Auto as a workaround for GCC/ C000005 issue for XV Core on CZ A0.
MCA Error Threshold Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [False] [True] [Auto] The following item appears only when MCA Error Threshold Enable is set to [True]. MCA Error Threshold Count [FF5] Allows you to set the MCA error threshold count. MCA FruText [True] Configuration options: [False] [True] SMU and PSP Debug Mode [Auto] If this option is enabled, uncorrected errors detected by the PSP FW or SMU FW will hang and not reset the system instead of causing a cold reset.
AVX512 [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] MONITOR and MWAIT Disable [Auto] When this option is enabled, MONITOR, MWAIT, MONITORX, and MWAITX opcodes become invalid.
DF Common Options Memory Addressing Allows you to configure memory addressing options. ACPI Allows you to configure ACPI options. Link Allows you to configure Link options. SDCI Allows you to configure SDCI options. Probe Filter Allows you to configure Probe Filter options. DF Watchdog Timer Interval [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [41ms] [166ms] [334ms] [669ms] [1.34 seconds] [2.68 seconds] [5.
UMC Common Options DDR Addressing Options Allows you to configure DDR addressing options. DDR Controller Configuration Allows you to configure DDR controller options. DDR MBIST Options Allows you to configure DDR MBIST options. DDR RAS Allows you to configure DDR RAS options. DDR Bus Configuration Allows you to configure DDR Bus options. DDR Timing Configuration Allows you to configure DDR Timing options. DDR Training Options Allows you to configure DDR Training options.
NBIO Common Options IOMMU [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DMAr Support [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DMA Protection [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRTM Virtual Device Support [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRTM Memory Reservation [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable reservation of 128MB memory below Bottom IO for DRTM. This option is required for Secured-Core Server functionality.
Enable AER Cap [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Early Link Speed [Auto] Configuration options: [Gen1] [Gen2] [Auto] Hot Plug Handling Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [OS First] [Firmware First/EDR if OS supports] [Firmware First but allow OS First] [System Firmware Intermediary] [Auto] Hot Plug Allow FF in Synchronous [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Presence Detect Select Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [OR] [AND] [In-band only] [Out-of-band only] [Auto]
EQ Bypass To Highest Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Non-PCIe Compliant Support [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] PCIe Idle Power Setting [Optimize for Perf/Power] Configuration options: [Optimize for Perf/Power] [Optimize for Latency] nBif Common Options Allows you to configure nBif Common options. Link EQ Preset Options Allows you to configure Link EQ Preset options.
SOC Miscellaneous Control ABL Console Out Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The following items appear only when ABL Console Out Control is set to [Enabled]. ABL Console Out Serial Port [Auto] Configuration options: [eSPI UART] [SOC UART0] [SOC UART1] [Auto] The following item appears only when ABL Console Out Serial Port is set to [eSPI UART].
CXL Common Options CXL Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CXL SPM [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CXL Encryption [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CXL DVSEC Lock [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Temp Gen5 Advertisement [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Sync Header Bypass [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CXL RAS Allows you to configure CXL RAS options.
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 CPU Configuration SVM Mode [Enable] This item allows you enable or disable CPU Virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] Node Information This item allows you to view memory information related to the selected node. 4.5.
VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PERR# Generation [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SERR# Generation [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Re-Size BAR Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BME DMA Mitigation [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.5.10 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled].
4.5.12 SATA Configuration This page will display the SATA controller and drive information. 4.5.13 APM Configuration Allows you to configure the Advance 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.
4.5.14 AMD Mem Configuration Status The items in this menu display the memory configuration (initialized by ABL) status.
4.5.15 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.
4.5.16 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. 4.5.17 Driver Health This page will display the driver and controller health status.
4.6 Chipset menu The Chipset menu items allow you to change the Chipset settings. PCIe Compliance Mode [Off] This item allows you to turn the PCIe Compliance Mode on or off. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PCH Configuration SB Debug Configuration Allows you to configure SB Debug options. System Agent (SA) Configuration Socket Information This item displays the memory information for the selected socket.
4.7 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.
4.8 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: [On] [Off] Boot Logo Display [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Quiet Boot option.
4.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item and press to display the submenu. Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility. Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. ASUS SMBIOS Viewer Allows you to run ASUS SMBIOS Viewer. ASUS Storage Viewer Allows you to run ASUS Storage Viewer.
4.10 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 4.10.1 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.
4.11 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]. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10] Enter the value between 1 to 30 minutes to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.
4.11.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] 4.11.2 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters.
4.12 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 the 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.
Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Block diagram ESC-N8A-E12 Channel A DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) CPU2 GENOA Processor DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) Up to 400W Channel E Socket SP5 (LGA6096) Socket SP5 (LGA6096) xGMI x16 Channel G DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) Channel H Channel H DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 Channel I DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) Channel J Channel J DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) Channel K
Q-Code table ACTION PHASE SEC Start up Security Phase PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) POST CODE 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0A 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E 0x0F 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17 0x18 0x19 0x1A 0x1B 0x1C 0x1D 0x1E 0x1F 0x20 0x21 0x22 0x23 0x24 0x25 0x26 0x27 0x28 0x29 0x2A 0x2B 0x2C 0x2D 0x2E 0x2F 0x30 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x38 0x39 0x3A TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress error er
ACTION PHASE PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) POST CODE 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 0x3E 0x3F 0x40 0x41 0x42 0x43 0x44 0x45 0x46 0x47 0x48 0x49 0x4A 0x4B 0x4C 0x4D 0x4E 0x4F 0x50 0x51 0x52 0x53 0x54 0x55 0x56 0x57 0x58 0x59 0x5A 0x5B 0x5C 0x5D 0x5E 0x5F 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x64 0x65 0x66 0x67 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x6B 0x6C 0x6D 0x6E 0x6F 0x70 0x71 0x72 0x73 0x74 0x75 0x76 0x77 0x78 0x79 0x7A 0x7B 0x7C TYPE error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error err
ACTION PSP Boot PHASE POST CODE TYPE 0x7D error 0x7E 0x7F 0x80 error error error 0x81 error 0x82 error 0x83 0x84 error error 0x85 error DESCRIPTION Bootloader detects BIOS request boot from SPI-ROM, which is unsupported for PSB.
ACTION PSP Boot Quick VGA PHASE POST CODE 0xBB 0xBC 0xBD 0xBE 0xBF 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 0xC4 0xC5 0xC6 0xC7 0xC8 0xC9 0xCA 0xCB 0xCC 0xCD 0xCE 0xCF 0xD0 0xD1 0xD2 0xD3 0xD4 0xD5 0xD6 0xD7 PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post 0xD8 Codes) 0xD9 0xDA 0xDB 0xDC 0xDD 0xE0 0xE2 0xE3 0xE4 0xE5 0xE6 0xE7 0xE8 0xE9 0xEA 0xEB 0xEC 0xED 0xEE 0xEF 0xF0 0xF1 0xF2 0xF3 0xF4 0xF5 0xF6 0xF7 0xFF 0x10 0x11 PEI(Pre-EFI Initialization) phase 0x15 0x19 TYPE error error error error error error error error error error error err
ACTION PHASE Quick VGA DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase Normal boot BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase Operating system phase POST CODE 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x3B 0x4F 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x70 0x71 0x72 0x78 0xD0 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x96 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0xb3 0xb4 0xb6 0xb7 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0x00~0xFF 0xA8 0xA9 0xAB 0xAD 0xAA 0xAC TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress
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