ESC4000-E10 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
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Contents Safety information...................................................................................................... vii About this guide.......................................................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label.....................................................................................
Contents 2.8 Removable/optional components............................................................ 2-28 2.8.1 Cable organizer metal cover...................................................... 2-28 2.8.2 System fans............................................................................... 2-29 2.8.3 Redundant power supply units................................................... 2-30 2.8.4 Installing Accelerators................................................................
Contents 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]...................................................... 5-9 5.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]................................................................ 5-9 Advanced menu........................................................................................ 5-10 5.4.1 OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration................................... 5-10 5.4.2 Trusted Computing.................................................................
Contents 5.9 Security menu........................................................................................... 5-64 5.10 Boot menu................................................................................................. 5-68 5.9.1 5.10.1 Secure Boot............................................................................... 5-65 Boot Configuration..................................................................... 5-69 5.11 Tool 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.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Avertissement sur les batteries Lithium-Ion ATTENTION : Danger d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas correctement remplacée. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. ESC4000-E10 Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z12PG-D16 Server Board Accessory box 1 x MB Support DVD 1 x ACC instruction card 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cables 8 x 6+2-pin VGA Power cables 4 x ASUS GPU 8-pin Power cables 4 x GPU air ducts (for Nvidia/AMD cards) 2 x CPU heatsink 1 x Rail Kit (optional) 1.2 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000-E10 Series servers features the ASUS Z12PG-D16 server board that supports Intel® 3rd Gen Xeon® Scalable Processors. Model Name Processor / System Bus ESC4000-E10 Total Slots Capacity Intel® 3rd Gen Xeon® Scalable Processors (up to 205W) 16 (8 channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU) Maximum up to 4,096GB DDR4 3200/2933 RDIMM/LR-DIMM/LR-DIMM 3DS Memory Type Intel® Optane Persistant Memory Memory * Please refer to www.asus.
System specifications Model Name ESC4000-E10 Front : 1 x Power Switch/LED 1 x Location Switch/LED 1 x HDD LED 1 x Message LED 1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED Switch/LED 2 x LAN LED Rear : 1 x Power switch/LED 1 x Location LED 1 x Message LED 1 x HDD Access LED Windows® Server 2019 RedHat® SuSE® OS Support Ubuntu Vmware * Please find the latest OS support from https://www.asus.com/event/ Server/OS_support_list/OS.
1.4 Front panel features The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. The power and location buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports are located and easily accessible on the front panel. Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. Q-code/Port 80 LED Steel handle Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot Expansion card cage USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Location button Power button Front panel LED USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 Hot-swap 3.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. FAN7 FAN5 FAN6 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 1. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. ASUS Z12PG-D16 server board 3. System fans 4. SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane 5. Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) 6. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) 7. PCI-E x32 slot with butterfly riser card 8. Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot FAN1 A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping.
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1.7.4 Q-Code/Port 80 status LEDs The Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit display that shows the status of your system. Refer to the Q-Code table of this user guide for more information about the 2-digit codes.
Q-Code table Action Normal boot PHASE BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase Operating system phase ASUS ESC4000-E10 POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 0x90 Progress BDS started 0x91 Progress Connect device event 0x92 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x93 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x94 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x95 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x96 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x97 Progress Console outout connect event 0x98 Progress Console input connect event 0x99 Progress AMI Su
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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 Chassis cover There are three parts of the chassis cover you may remove. The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. To remove the rear chassis cover: 1. Release the two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the chassis. 2. Push and hold the cover buttons down, then slide the chassis cover towards the rear to disengage it from the chassis. 3.
To remove the middle chassis cover: 1. Press the cover latches down on both sides of the middle chassis cover. 2. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 2 1 To remove the front chassis cover: 1. Push and hold the cover buttons down, then slide the chassis cover towards the front to disengage it from the chassis. 2. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 2 1 A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping.
2.1.1 Air duct The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. To remove the air duct: Lift the air duct to remove it from the chassis. To reinstall the air duct: Align and replace the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the guide pins on the air duct match the positioning holes on the chassis.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket P+ designed for 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors. 2.2.1 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
2-6 4. Attach the CPU to the carrier bracket, and ensure the triangle mark is on the same side as the bracket lever, then attach the CPU and carrier to the heatsink. 5. Remove the PNP cap from the CPU socket.
5. Align the heatsink and CPU assembly to the CPU socket, then place the heatsink on top of the CPU socket (A). Push the lock latches INwards on all four corners of the heatsink so that the heatsink and CPU assembly is secured to the CPU socket (B). Ensure the triangle mark on the CPU is located in the same corner as the CPU socket. 6.
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 16GB, 32GB DDR4 RDIMMs; 32GB, 64GB LRDIMMs; or 64GB, 128GB LRDIMM 3DS into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs.
Recommended memory configuration for 2 CPU Configuration 2 CPU Configuration A1 B1 2 DIMMs • 4 DIMMs • 8 DIMMs • 12 DIMMs • • 16 DIMMs • • 2 CPU Configuration J1 K1 2 DIMMs • 4 DIMMs • 8 DIMMs • 12 DIMMs • • 16 DIMMs • • ASUS ESC4000-E10 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • L1 M1 N1 P1 R1 T1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2-9
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 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. Remove the rear chassis cover. For more information, refer to the Chassis cover section. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Remove the rear chassis cover. For more information, refer to the Chassis cover section. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 4. Replace the rear chassis cover. For more information, refer to the Chassis cover section.
2.4 Hard disk drives The ESC4000-E10 system supports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA/SAS hard disk drives, or U.2 drives. 2.4.1 1. Press the spring lock. 2. Pull the tray lever outwards to remove the drive tray. 3. Prepare the SATA/SAS HDD then place the 3.5” storage device into the tray until it clicks into place. 4. Push the drive tray and HDD assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until the tray lever and spring lock clicks and secures the drive tray in place. 5. 2-12 Installing the 3.
2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SSD/SATA HDD/SAS HDD/NVMe The NVMe drives may be installed in storage device bays 1 to 8 as shown in the illustration below: • The default storage device bays to install NVMe drives are storage device bays 1 and 2. • Support for NVMe drives for storage device bays 3 to 8 is optional, please refer to section Reconnecting the cable for 8 NVMe configuration (only for SKU-3) before installing a NVMe drive to storage device bays 3 to 8.
2.5 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. 2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that supports two x16 slot (x16 Gen4 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards.
3. Remove the two (2) screws from the metal brackets on the riser card (A), then remove the metal brackets from the riser card (B). 4. Prepare the expansion cards. 2 1 Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure to make the necessary hardware settings. 5. Align and insert the golden finger connectors of the expansion cards to the PCI-E slot connectors on the riser card as shown. 6. Secure the expansion cards with the screws removed earlier.
2 1 7. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCI-E slot on the motherboard. The expansion card fits in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 8. Secure the riser card with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in step 1.
2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You may install an ASUS PIKE II card to the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket located in the front of the system. 1. Remove the two (2) default slimline SAS cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket. 2. Remove the screw from the bracket (A), then push the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket towards the rear to remove the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket (B).
2-18 3. Remove the screw from the metal bracket (A), then remove the metal bracket. 4. Insert the ASUS PIKE II card into the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket, then secure it with a screw. 5. Connect the two (2) slimline SAS cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket previously earlier. 6. Install the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket and secure it with the screw removed earlier.
7. Remove the three (3) cables on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder (A), then release the two (2) screws on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder (B). 2 1 8. From the back of the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, push the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder out of the server system.
9. Align the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip to the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, then secure the clip with the bundled three (3) screws and three (3) bundled nuts. 10. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the Cache Vault Power Module clip. 11.
12. Reconnect the three (3) cables to the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, ensure that the cables are not placed on top of the Cache Vault Power Module. 2 1 13. Secure the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in step 7.
2.5.3 Reconnecting the cable for 8 NVMe configuration (only for SKU-3) 1. Remove the two (2) slimline SAS cables from the internal riser board for PCIe slot. 2. Remove the four (4) slimline SAS cables connected to the M.2 expansion board or OCP 3.0 slot baseboard. Your system may come installed with a M.2 expansion board or an OCP 3.0 slot baseboard depending on the SKU selected.
3. Reconnect the slimline SAS cables disconnected in steps 1 and 2 to the backplane as shown in the illustration below. Connect Slimline SAS cables removed from internal riser board. ASUS ESC4000-E10 Connect Slimline SAS cables removed from M.2 expansion board or OCP 3.
2.5.4 Installing an M.2 (NGFF) card You may install an M.2 card (supports up to 22110) to the onboard M.2 (NGFF) slot on the motherboard. 2-24 1. Locate the M.2 connector (NGFF1) on the motherboard. 2. Remove the screw on the stand screw. 3. Prepare the M.2 card, then align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (NGFF1). 4. Secure the M.2 card with the screw you removed in step 2.
2.5.5 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the Standard Interrupt assignments table for more information. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you remove the pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • If you need to remove pre-connected system cables please ensure to remove the cable organizer metal cover beforehand. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system cables 2-26 1. Power connector (from the power distribution board to the motherboard) 2.
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling connect to SLIMPCIE1 on the motherboard to support 2 NVMe devices connect to mini-SAS HD connectors 1 and 2 on the motherboard.
2.8 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when installing optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: 1. Cable organizer metal cover 2. System fans 3. Redundant power supply units 4. U.2 drives 5. Accelerators Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.
2.8.2 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1. Hold the system fan by the notches (A), then press the latch inwards (B) to release the system fan from the fan cage. 2. Lift the fan then set it aside. 3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans. To reinstall the system fans: 1. Insert the fan into the fan cage. Ensure the fan connector is seated firmly within the cable holder.
2.8.3 Redundant power supply units We recommend that you use both of your hands in performing the following steps. To replace a power supply unit (PSU): 1. Lift up the PSU lever. 2. Hold the PSU lever, press the PSU latch (A) then carefully pull the PSU out of the system chassis (B). PSU lever 3. Prepare the replacement PSU. 4. Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in place.
• The system automatically combines the two power supply modules as a single one. The combined output power varies with input voltages. Refer to the table below for details. 1600W Input Voltage 100V-127Vac, 13A, 50-60Hz 100V-127Vac, 12.9A, 47-63Hz 200V-240Vac, 10A, 50-60Hz 200V-240Vac, 9.5A, 50-60Hz 200V-240Vac, 9.5A, 47-63Hz Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 1000W 1600W 2200W Input Voltage Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 100V-127Vac, 14A, 47-63Hz 200V-240Vac, 12.
2.8.4 Installing Accelerators Follow the steps below to install the optional accelerator to the system. 1. Locate and remove the two screws at the rear of the chassis. 2. Locate and loosen the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket. 3. Firmly hold the bracket then pull it up to detach it from the motherboard then set it aside. 4. Prepare the GPU air duct and the accelerator. For Nvidia CPU-12V or above GPU cards: A.
The dongle comes with your Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card. Ask your vendor or retailer if the dongle is missing. Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card dongle 5. ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable Pass the power cable through the air duct as shown.
6. From inside the air duct, secure the air duct to the accelerator with two screws. 7. Connect the GPU power cable, dongle, or ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable to the connector on the accelerator as shown. For AMD/Nvidia GPU card installation 4-pin connector For Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card installation OR dongle ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable When using the dongle, connect a GPU power cable to the connector on the dongle.
8. Get the bracket and place it on a flat and stable surface. 9. Remove the screws on the metal covers (A) then remove the metal covers (B). 10. Insert the GPU cables into the opening on the bracket. 11. Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator into the card slot on the bracket. Ensure the card is completely seated on the slot. 12. Secure the rear end of the accelerator to the bracket with two screws. 13. Secure the air duct and accelerator assembly with a screw.
2 1 14. Repeat step 4-13 if you need to install a second accelerator to the bracket. 15. Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator bracket into the card slot on the motherboard. Ensure the bracket is completely seated on the slot. 16. Secure the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket. accelerator and bracket assembly 17. Attach the other end of the GPU power cable (6-pin power connector) to an available 6-pin power connector in front of the accelerator bracket. 2 1 2 1 18.
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Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
3.1 Rail Kit The rail kit package includes: 2 x 1200 mm rack rails (or 2 x 1000 mm rack rails) Rack rails Front end Rear end 4 x #6-32X4L screws 4 x M4X4L screws 8 x ø17.1 screws 8 x #10-32 screws (or 10 x #10-32 screws for 1000 mm rack rails) 2 x M5X20L screws 3.1.1 • The bundled screw package includes different types of screws for you to choose from, not all screws are required for the installation. • Package content and specifications are subject to change without notice.
3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails • Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. The installation steps in this section uses a 1200 mm rack rail as an example, the installation steps for a 1000 mm rack rail is exactly the same.
3. Press the spring lock on the rear end of the rack rail and insert the studs into the selected mounting holes on the rear rack post. Rear rack post Spring lock Rear end of rack rail 4. Slide the intermediate rail out of the outer rail until it clicks to a stop. Intermediate rail 5. Outer rail Slide the inner rail out of the intermediate rail until it clicks to a stop. Slide the white release tab outwards and remove the inner rail completely from the intermediate rail.
7. Align the inner rails with the studs on both sides of the server system, install the inner rails to the server system, then slide the inner rails toward the rear of the server system until it locks in place. 2 1 8. Secure the inner rails on both sides of the server system using the #6-32X4L screws.
9. Align the server system and gently insert it into the rack rails. 2 1 10. (optional) Use the M5X20L screws to secure the rack rails to the rack post. 11. Gently push the server system until it is completely installed into the rack rail.
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3.2 Cable management arm (optional for 1200 mm rack rails) You can install an additional cable management arm (CMA) to the rack rails to help you manage the cables from your server system. The CMA is designed with movable parts that allow you to move the server system along the rack rail without the need to remove the CMA. Outer receptor Hook and loop fasteners Inner receptor Pivot receptor Cable fasteners 3.2.
3. Align the three receptors on the CMA with the connectors on the rack rails. Intermediate rail connector Pivot receptor Inner rail connector (hidden) Inner receptor Intermediate rail connector Outer receptor The installation steps in this section uses a Left pivot configuration as an example, the installation steps for a Right pivot configuration is similar. 4. Align and connect the inner receptor on the CMA with the connector on the inner rail. 5.
6. Align and connect the pivot receptor on the CMA with the connector on the other intermediate rail. 7. Pass the cables from the server system through the hook and loop fasteners and the cable fasteners on the CMA to complete.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Infomation 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 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-4 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-5 3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 4-5 4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 4-6 5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 4-6 6. Smart Ride Through jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-7 7. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) 4-7 8. ME Firmware Force Recovery jumper (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4-8 9.
4.2 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (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 include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins 2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.
2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.
4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). 5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.
6. Smart Ride Through jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) Set to pins 1-2 to enable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) feature to allow uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. 7. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) Set to pins 1-2 to enable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event.
8. ME Firmware Force Recovery jumper (3-pin ME_RCVR1) Set to pins 2-3 to force Intel® Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when the ME becomes corrupted. 9. PCH_MFG1 jumper (3-pin ME_RCVR1) The PCH_MFG1 jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block.
4.3 1. Internal connectors Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. 2. Slim PCIe connectors (SLIMPCIE1-4) Connects the PCIe signal to the front riser card or NVMe port on the backplane.
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors (SLIMUSB1) Connect a compatible USB module cable to the SLIMUSB1 connector, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back or front of the system chassis. You can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.2 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. (SLIMUSB1 connector is used for the front USB panel by default). 4.
5. Front fan connectors (6-pin FRNT_FAN6-7) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 3.30 A – 3.95 A (47.4 W max.) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for the serial COM port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 7. 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. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
8. M.2 connector (NGFF1) This slot allows you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately 9. Power connectors (PWR1-2) These connectors are for the power sharing boards. The power sharing boards are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
10. 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 such as power brake and scan chain. 11. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log.
12. CPLD JTAG connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) This connector is used for burning the CPLD JTAG. 13. Liquid connector (12-1 pin LIQUID_CONN1) This connector is used for detecting the pump speed of the water cooling system.
14. System Management Bus connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 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. 15. VROC Key connector (5-pin VROC_KEY1) The VROC (Virtual Raid on CPU) Key connector allows you to connect a VROC hardware key to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe.
4.4 1. Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2.
3. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1) This LED is for the storage devices connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up. 4. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated.
5. Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack.
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Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. BUPDATER Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select Start ASUS EzFlash. Press . ASUSTek.
5.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive.
4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z12PG-D16 Version : 0102 Build date: 12/13/2020 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : Z12PG-D16 Version : 0201 Build date: 02/04/2021 DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write 75% DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. 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.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 5.2.
5.2.3 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. 5.2.4 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 . 5.2.
5.3 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, language, and security settings. Scroll using / keys to see more items. 5.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to select the system default language. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.
5.4 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. Core Optimizer [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable whether to keep the processor operating at the turbo highest frequency for maximum performance or not. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.
5.4.2 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.4.3 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.
Redfish BMC Settings IP address Allows you to enter the IP address. IP Mask address Allows you to enter the IP Mask address. IP Port Allows you to enter the IP Port. 5.4.5 Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard I350 LAN Configuration Intel I350 LAN1 LAN Enable [JumperState] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [JumperState] The following item appears only when LAN Enable is set to [JumperState]. ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.
5.4.6 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection for COM1 or COM2 is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data.
Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] None [Even] Parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even. [Odd] Parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd. [Mark] Parity bit is always 1. [Space] Parity bit is always 0. Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit.
Redirection After POST [Always Enable] The default setting for this option is set to [Always Enable]. [Bootloader] The legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting to legacy OS. [Always Enable] Legacy Console Redirection is enabled for legacy OS. 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.
5.4.8 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 Allows you to view and set basic properties of the SIO Logical device. Like IO Base, IRQ Range, DMA Channel, and Device Mode. Use This Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable this Logical Device.
5.4.9 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Load RT32 Image [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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.
5.4.10 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support. [Enabled] Enables legacy USB support. [Disabled] Keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. [Auto] Disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. 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.
5.4.11 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.
5.4.12 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Support. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows secure update and secure boot. The following items appear only when Launch CSM is set to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] Allows you to set the GA20 option.
Boot from Storage Devices [UEFI only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices to run first during the system boot. It is recommended to select either [Legacy only] or [UEFI only] according to devices specification for better stability. Selecting [Ignore] will accelerate the boot up time without running network devices during POST (Power-On Self-Test).
5.4.14 APM Configuration This page will allow 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.
5.4.15 Third-party UEFI driver configurations Additonal configuration options for third-party UEFI drivers installed to the system will appear in the section marked in red in the screenshot below.
5.5 Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. Settings items in this menu to incorrect values may cause the system to malfunction! 5.5.1 PCH Configuration PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.
The following item appears only when SATA Controller is set to [Enable]. Configure SATA as [AHCI] Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID] SATA Port 0-7 Hot Plug [Disable] Allows you to designate SATA port 0-7 as hot pluggable. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA Controller [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller.
Active Video [Onboard Device] Allows you to select the active video type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard Device] [PCIE Device] Wake on LAN from S5 [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable wake on LAN from S5. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.5.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. Scroll using / keys to see more items.
5.5.4 Runtime Error Logging Support System Errors [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable System Errors setup options. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items are only available when System Errors is set to [Enable]. System Memory Poison [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable System Memory Poison. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Whea Settings Whea Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea support.
Memory Error Enabling Memory Error [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Error. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when Memory Error is set to [Enable]. Memory Corrected Error [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Corrected Error. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Memory Corrected Error is set to [Enable]. Spare Interrupt [SMI] Allows you to select Spare Interrupt.
IIO Error Enabling IIO/PCH Global Error Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable IIO/PCH Global Error Support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when IIO/PCH Global Error Support is set to [Enable]. Os Native AER Support [Disable] Select FFM or OS native for AER error handling. If OS native is selected, BIOS also intialize FFM first until handshake, which depends on OS capability.
5.6 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings.
5.6.1 Processor Configuration Scroll using the / keys to view more items. Per-Socket Configuration Allows you to change Per-Socket Settings. CPU Socket 0 Configuration Core Disable Bitmap(Hex) [0] Allows you to set the Core Disable Bitmap. Set this item to [0] to enable all cores. Set this item to [FFFFFFFFFFF] to disable all cores. At least one core per CPU must be enabled. Disabling all cores is an invalid configuration.
L2 RFO Prefetch Disable [Disable] Allows you to turn enable or disable L2 RFO prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable prefetcher of next L1 data line.
PSMI Configuration Global PSMI Enable [Enable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Force setup] The following item appears only when Global PSMI Enable is set to [Enable] or [Force setup]. Socket 0 Configuration PSMI Enable [Disable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when PSMI Enable is set to [Enable].
5.6.2 Common RefCode Configuration Numa [Enable] This item enables or disables the Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Common RefCode Dfx Configuration Displays and provides options to change the Common RefCode Dfx Settings. RST_CPL Bits Programming [F] Allows you to enable or disable rst_cpl bits programming. This is a 4-bit bitmask, each bit masks to rst_cpl1, 2, 3, 4 (bit-0 maps to rst_cpl1). When the bit is zero, BIOS skips setting the respective cpl bit.
5.6.3 Memory Configuration Enforce POR [POR] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. If this item is set to [Disable], user will be able to run at higher frequencies, specified in the DDR Frequency Limit field (limited by processor support). Configuration options: [POR] [Disable] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the maximum memory frequency setting in Mhz.
The following item appears only when Volatile Memory Mode is set to [2LM]. AppDirect cache [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable caching for the memory region. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] eADR Support [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable eADR capability in th platform, Pmem/AppDirect caching knob takes precedence. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] The following item appears only when eADR Support is set to [Enable] or [Auto].
IOU3 (IIO PCie Port 4) [x16] Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s). Configuration options: [Auto] [x4x4x4x4] [x4x4x8] [x8x4x4] [x8x8] [x16] IOU4 (IIO PCie Port 5) [x16] Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s). Configuration options: [Auto] [x4x4x4x4] [x4x4x8] [x8x4x4] [x8x8] [x16] Enable PCI-E Completion Timeout (Per-Port) [No] Allows you enable or disable the PCIe Completion Timeout in Device Control2 register.
Sierra Peak Memory Region Buffer Size [None] Select size of memory buffer for each single Sierra Peak instance. Configuration options: [None] [1MB] [8MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [1GB] Port 0/DMI Settings related to PCI Express Ports (0/1A/1B/1C/1D/2A/2B/2C/2D/3A/3B/3C/3D/4A4 B/4C/4D/5A/5B/5C/5D) Link Speed [Auto] Choose the Link Speed for this PCIe port. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen 1 (2.
MSI [Disable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PCI-E Extended Sync [No] Allows you to enable or disable the Extended Sync Mode (D:x F:0 0:7Ch B:7) where x is 0-9. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Compliance Mode [No] Allows you to enable or disable Compliance Mode for this PCIe port. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] EOI [Enable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Fatal Err Over [No] Allows you to enable or disable forcing fatal error propagation to the IIO core error logic for this port.
ECRC Check [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable ECRC Check (Error Capabilities and Control Register). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] SERRE [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable SERRE (SERR Reporting Enable). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] IODC Configuration [KTI Option] Allows you to enable or disable IODC (IO Direct Cache): Generate snoops instead of memory lookups, for remote InvItoM (IIO) and/or WCiLF (cores).
The following item appears only when Link Speed is set to [Auto], [Gen 2 (5 GT/s)], or [Gen 3 (8 GT/s)]. PCI-E Port DeEmphasis [-3.5 dB] De-Emphasis control (LNKCON2 [6]) for this PCIe port. Configuration options: [-6.0 dB] [-3.5 dB] PCI-E Port Clocking [Common] Configure port clocking via LNKCON [6]. This refers to this component and the down stream component. Configuration options: [Distinct] [Common] PCI-E Port Clock Gating [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Clock Gating for this PCIe port.
Fatal Err Over [No] Allows you to enable or disable forcing fatal error propagation to the IIO core error logic for this port. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Non-Fatal Err Over [No] Allows you to enable or disable forcing non-fatal error propagation to the IIO core error logic for this port. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Corr Err Over [No] Allows you to enable or disable forcing correctable error propagation to the IIO core error logic for this port.
IODC Configuration [KTI Option] Allows you to enable or disable IODC (IO Direct Cache): Generate snoops instead of memory lookups, for remote InvItoM (IIO) and/or WCiLF (cores).
CfgBar size [25] Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR size (in bits Min=20, Max=27), e.g. 20bits=1MB, 27bits=128MB. Configuration options: [20] - [27] CfgBar attribute [64-bit prefetchable] Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable. Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit prefetchable] MemBar1 size [25] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 size (in bits Min=20), e.g. 20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB.
MemBar1 attribute [32-bit non-prefetchable] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable. Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit prefetchable] MemBar2 size [20] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 size (in bits Min=20), e.g. 20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB. Configuration options: [20] - [39] MemBar2 attribute [64-bit non-prefetchable] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable.
The following items appear only when Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack3 is set to [Enable]. Port 3A - 3D [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable NVMe Legacy mode on specific root port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Hot Plug Capable [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack4 [Disable] Announce Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack4 (Port4A-4D).
Gen3 Override mode [UniPhy] Set specific TxEq overrides in PCIe features. Configuration options: [UniPhy] [Manual] [Test Card] The following items appear only when Gen3 Override mode is set to [Manual]. PH2 TxEq Precursor [11] Override Ph2 TXEQ register. PH2 TxEq Cursor [41] Override Ph2 TXEQ register. PH2 TxEq Postcursor [11] Override Ph2 TXEQ register. PH3 TxEq Precursor [11] Override Ph3 TXEQ register. PH3 TxEq Cursor [41] Override Ph3 TXEQ register. PH3 TxEq Postcursor [11] Override Ph3 TXEQ register.
Miscellaneous Configuration Link Re-Train [Disable] Enable Link Re-Train if connected at degraded speed or width. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Port 1A-5A Settings related to PCI Express Ports (0/1A/1B/1C/1D/2A/2B/2C/2D/3A/3B/ 3C/3D/4A4B/4C/4D/5A/5B/5C/5D) Gen3 Override mode [MgPhy] Set specific TxEq overrides in PCIe features. Configuration options: [MgPhy] [Manual] [Manual Ph2] [Manual Ph3] [Test Card] The following items appear only when Gen3 Override mode is set to [Manual] or [Manual Ph2].
The following items appear only when Gen3 Override mode is set to [Manual] or [Manual Ph3]. PH3 TxEq Precursor [11] Override Ph3 TXEQ register. PH3 TxEq Postcursor [11] Override Ph3 TXEQ register. The following items appear only when Gen3 Override mode is set to [Test Card]. PCIe NTB Test Card [LAGUNA] Execute TxEq Phase2 for NTB PCIe Test Cards. Configuration options: [LAGUNA] [NTB] Preset Settings DN Tx Preset [Auto] PCIe Downstream Tx Preset. Configuration options: [Auto] [P0 (-6.0/0.0 dB)] [P1 (-3.
LTSSM Logger [No] Allows you to enable or disable LTSSM Logger for PCIe functionality. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] The following items appear only when LTSSM Logger is set to [Yes]. Stop [99] Allows you to configure the Stop value for LTSSM Logger. Configuration options: [0] - [99] Speed [Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s)] Allows you to configure the Speed value for LTSSM Logger. Configuration options: [Gen 1 (2.
5.6.5 Advanced Power Management Configuration Pcode Dispatcher Watchdog Timer [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Pcode Dispatcher Watchdog Timer. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] CPU P State Control P State Control Configuration Sub Menus, including Turbo, XE, etc. Uncore Freq Scaling [Enable] If disable, user can input Uncore Frequency. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Uncore Freq Scaling is set to [Disable].
AVX P1 [Normal] AVX P1 level selection. Configuration options: [Normal] [Level 1] [Level 2] Activate SST-BF [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable SST-BF. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Activate SST-BF is set to [Enable]. Configure SST-BF [Enable] Allows BIOS to configure SST-BF High Priority Cores so that SW does not have to configure.
Perf P-Limit [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Performance P-Limit. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Hardware PM State Control Hardware P-States [Disable] Allows you to switch between Hardware P-States mode. [Disable] Hardware chooses a P-state based on OS Request (Legacy P-States). [Native Mode] Hardware chooses a P-state based on OS guidance. [Out of Band Mode] Hardware autonomously chooses a P-state (no OS guidance).
CPU C State Control Enable Monitor MWAIT [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Monitor and MWAIT instructions. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] CPU C1 auto demotion [Enable] Allows CPU to automatically demote to C1. Takes effect after reboot. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] CPU C1 auto undemotion [Enable] Allows CPU to automatically undemote from C1. Takes effect after reboot.
CPU - Advanced PM Tuning Energy Perf BIAS Power Performance Tuning [OS Controls EPB] Configuration options: [OS Controls EPB] [BIOS Controls EPB] [PECI Controls EPB] The following item appears only when Power Performance Tuning is set to [OS Controls EPB] or [PECI Controls EPB]. PECI CPS EPB [OS controls EPB] Controls whether PECI has control over EPB.
5.7 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.
5.7.1 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. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items only appear when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled].
The following item only appears when Log EFI Status Code is set to [Enabled]. Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs.
5.8 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. BMC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are available only when BMC Support is set to [Enabled]. 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.
OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch Timer expires. Not available if OS Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle] 5.8.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
When log is full [Clear Log] Select the action to be taken when log is full. Configuration options: [Clear Log] [Do not log any more] 5.8.3 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Scroll using / keys to see more items. Configure IPV4 support DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN Configuration Address source [Previous State] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC).
Router IP Address Allows you to set the router IP address. Router MAC Address Allows you to set the router MAC address. Configure IPV6 support DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN IPV6 support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable IPV6 support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when IPV6 support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Previous State] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC).
5.8.4 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. Scroll using / keys to see more items.
5.9 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.
The following items are available only when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. Install Default Secure Boot Keys This option will load the default secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (keyexchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect.
Clear Secure Boot Keys This option will delete all previously applied secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect.
5.10 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [1] Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Boot Logo Display [Disabled] [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.
POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 5.10.1 Boot Configuration Boot Sector (MBR/GPT) Recovery Policy [Local User Control] Determines the Boot Sector Recovery Policy. [Auto Recovery] Follow UEFI Rule. [Local User Control] You can enter setup page and select Boot Sector (MBR/GPT) Recovery Policy to recover MBR/GPT on the next boot.
5.11 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. ASUS SMBIOS Viewer Allows you to start ASUS SMBIOS Viewer when you press .
5.12 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.
Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.
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 the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1.
Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
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