ESC4000A-E10 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... vi About this guide........................................................................................................ viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label.....................................................................................
Contents 2.8 2.9 Removable/optional components............................................................ 2-30 2.8.1 Cable organizer metal cover...................................................... 2-30 2.8.2 System fans............................................................................... 2-31 2.8.3 Redundant power supply units................................................... 2-32 2.8.4 U.2 drives...................................................................................
Contents 4.5.10 CSM Configuration..................................................................... 4-21 4.5.11 NVMe Configuration................................................................... 4-22 4.5.12 SATA Configuration................................................................... 4-22 4.5.13 AMD Mem Configuration Status................................................ 4-23 4.5.14 iSCSI Configuration................................................................... 4-23 4.
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.
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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. ESC4000A-E10 Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS KRPG-U8 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) 1 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 ESC4000A-E10 Series servers features the ASUS KRPG-U8 server board that supports AMD EPYC™ 7002 & 7003 Series Processor Family. Model Name Processor / System Bus Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size ESC4000A-E10 AMD EPYC™ 7002 & 7003 Series Processor Family (up to TDP 280W) 8 (8-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU) Up to 2TB DDR4 3200 RDIMM 256GB, 128GB, 64GB, 32GB, 16GB* * Please refer to www.asus.
System specifications Model Name ESC4000A-E10 Front Switch/LED: 1 x Power Switch/LED 1 x Location Switch/LED 1 x HDD Access LED 1 x Message LED 1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED Switch/LED 2 x LAN LED Rear Switch/LED: 1 x Power switch/LED 1 x Location LED 1 x Message LED 1 x HDD Access LED Windows® Server 2019, RedHat® , SuSE®, Ubuntu, Vmware OS Support * Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.
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 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 KRPG-U8 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.
1.7 LED information 1.7.
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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 ESC4000A-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 S
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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: 1. Remove the three screws as shown. 2. Lift the air duct to remove it from the chassis. To reinstall the air duct: 1. Align and replace the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis. 2. Secure the air duct to the chassis with three screws.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket SP3 socket designed for the AMD EPYC™ 7002 & 7003 Series Family 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.
4. Loosen each screw one by one in the sequence shown on the socket to open the load plate. 5. Slightly lift open the rail frame. Load plate Rail frame External cap 6. Slide the external cap out of the rail frame.
7. 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 frame with CPU Rail frame PnP cap 8. Gently push the rail frame just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU socket. Carrier frame with CPU 9.
10. Twist each of the four screws with a screwdriver in the order shown in the illustration just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one in a the same diagonal sequence to completely secure the heatsink. The heatsink screws are T20 models. A torque value of 16.1±1.2 kgf-cm (14.0±1.0 lbf-in) is recommended. 11. 2-8 Reinstall the air duct. For more information, see the section Air Duct.
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight (8) 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 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB DDR4 RDIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • 6 DIMM configuration is not recommended for AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series processors.
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. DIMM notch DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Hold the DIMM on both ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket.
2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA/SAS hard disk drives, or U.2 drives. 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SAS HDD 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.
2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SSD/SATA HDD/SAS HDD/NVMe The NVMe drives may be installed in storage device bays 5, 6, 7, and 8 as shown in the illustration below: • The default storage device bays to install NVMe drives are storage device bays 7 and 8. • Support for NVMe drives for storage device bays 5 and 6 is optional, please refer to the U.2 drives (optional) section before installing a NVMe drive to storage device bays 5 and 6. 2 Storage device bay 5 and 6 1.
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. PCI-E x16 slot low-p rofile PCI-E x 16 slot low-pro file To install PCI-E expansion cards to the riser card: 1.
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. 2-16 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).
3. Remove the screw from the metal bracket (A), then remove the metal bracket. 4. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card. 5. Remove the two screws on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then remove the card bracket (B). 6. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover (internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket) with the two screws. 7. Insert the ASUS PIKE II card into the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket, then secure it with a screw.
8. Connect the two (2) slimline SAS cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket previously earlier. 9. Install the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket and secure it with the screw removed earlier. 10. 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).
11. From the back of the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, push the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder out of the server system. 2 1 12. 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. 13. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the Cache Vault Power Module clip.
14. Insert the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder into the server system (A), then connect the bundled extension cable to the cable from the Cache Vault Power Module (B) and cable from the Cache Vault Flash Module (C). 2 1 15. 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.
16. Secure the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in step 10.
2.5.3 Reconnecting the cable to the M.2 expansion board (only for SKU-3) You may reconnect the cables to enable the M.2 expansion board located in the front of the system. The cables are connected by default if your system package comes with the M.2 expansion board pre-installed. 2-22 1. (optoinal) Remove the two (2) slimline SAS cables from the internal riser board for PCIe slot, if your system comes with the slimline SAS cables connected. 2.
3. Connect the black 4-pin power connector to the 4-pin power connector on the M.2 expansion board.
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 Reconnecting the cable to the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard (only for SKU-2) You may reconnect the cables to enable the OCP3.0 slot baseboard located in the front of the system. The cables are connected by default if your system package comes with the OCP3.0 slot baseboard pre-installed. 1. (optional) Remove the two (2) slimline SAS cables from the internal riser board for PCIe slot, if your system comes with the slimline SAS cables connected. 2.
3. Connect the white 4-pin power connector to the 4-pin power connector on the OCP3.0 slot baseboard.
2.5.6 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 the BIOS Setup chapter 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 the Motherboard Information chapter for information on the connectors.
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 The following sections describe installation or removal instructions for the following removable/optional components: 1. Cable organizer metal cover 2. System fans 3. Redundant power supply units 4. U.2 drives 5. GPU cards 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, 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 U.2 drives Additional U.2 drives may be installed in storage device bays 5 and 6 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 Storage device bay 5 and 6 To install a U.2 drive: 1. Install the U.2 drive to storage device bay 5 or 6. Refer to the Installing the 2.5-inch SSD section for the steps on installing a 2.5-inch drive to the HDD bay. 2. 2-34 Remove the slimline SAS cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket.
3. Connect the slimline SAS cables removed in step 2 to the SLIMPCIE5 and SLIMPCIE6 slots located on the backplane.
2 2.8.5 1 GPU cards Follow the steps below to install a GPU card to the system. 1. Locate and remove the two screws at the rear of the chassis. 2. Locate and loosen the thumbscrew at the front of the GPU bracket. 3. Firmly hold and pull the GPU bracket upwards to detach it from the motherboard. 4. Prepare the appropriate GPU power cable depending on the type of GPU card.
5. Install the air duct, if supported by the GPU card, and connect the GPU power cable. The GPU air duct is designed and recommended for dual-slot GPU cards with a length of 10.5 inches. For GPU card installation with an air duct Pass the power cable through the air duct and connect it to the GPU card, then secure the air duct to the GPU card with two screws. For GPU card installation without an air duct Connect the power cable to the GPU. 6. Place the GPU bracket on a flat and stable surface. 7.
9. Align and insert the golden fingers of the GPU card into the card slot on the bracket and ensure that it is securely seated in the slot. 10. Secure the GPU card and air duct assembly to the GPU bracket. Standard chassis screw (A) #6-32 X L 4.2 OD 6mm 6.0±0.5 kgf-cm GPU support screw (B) #6-32 X L 4.76 OD 8mm 6.0±0.5 kgf-cm The GPU support screws are bundled in the accessory bag. Contact your retailer if any screws are missing.
2 1 12. Align and insert the golden fingers of the GPU bracket into the card slot on the motherboard and ensure that it is securely seated in the slot. 13. Secure the thumbscrew at the front of the GPU bracket. 14. Connect the other end of the GPU power cable to an available 6-pin power connector in front of the GPU bracket. 2 1 2 1 15. Secure the GPU bracket to the server chassis with two screws.
2.9 Rail Kit Options This server system supports the rail kit options listed below. For more information on rail kit installation, refer to corresponding documentation on the ASUS support site or on the official product site for this server system. 2-40 • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the installation of the rail kit. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. • 1m half extension ball bearing rail kit • 1.
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 (CLRTC1) 3-4 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3-5 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 3-5 4. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 3-6 5. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 3-6 6. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 3-7 7. Smart Ride Through jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 3-7 Internal connectors Page 1. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) 3-8 2. Slim PCIe connectors (SLIMPCIE1-2) 3-8 3. USB 3.
3.2 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. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN 1/2 controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
4. 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. 5. 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).
6. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. 7. 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.
3.3 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 (SLIMPCIE1-2) 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 (NGFF) card slot (NGFF1) This slot allows you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on PCIe interface. The M.
9. CRPS power connectors (PWR1-2) These connectors are for CRPS power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
3.4 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.
BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 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.
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.
4.1.3 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. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : KRPG-U8 Version : 0301 Build date: 05/22/2020 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : KRPG-U8 Version : 0301 Build date: 05/31/2020 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.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in Managing and updating your BIOS section. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.
Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item then press . Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security 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. 4.5.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device.
4.5.2 PSP Firmware Versions This page displays the PSP firmware versions. 4.5.3 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.
4.5.4 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] Intel I350 LAN2 LAN Enable [Jumperstate] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
4.5.5 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 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 BIOS POST [Always Enable] This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) 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 is set to [Enabled].
SMEE [Enable] This item allows you to enable or disable control secure memory encryption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] Node 0 Information This item allows you to view memory information related to Node 0. Node 1 Information This item allows you to view memory information related to Node 1. 4.5.7 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable VGA Palette Registers Snooping.
BME DMA Mitigation [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable re-enabling Bus Master Attribute disabled during Pci enumeration for PCI Bridges after SMM locked. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBrd/Ext VGA Select [Auto] This allows you to select between onboard or external VGA support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard] [External] PCIE OPROM Slot Options The items in this option allows you to select the OPROM configurations for slots.
Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. onfiguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB hardware delays and time-outs USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select time-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers.
Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot option will not be created.
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] This allows you to select the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. [Immediate] Execute the trap right away. [Postponed] Execute the trap during legacy boot. HDD Connection Order [Adjust] This option allows you to select the HDD Connection Order. Some OS require HDD handles to be adjusted.
4.5.13 AMD Mem Configuration Status The items in this menu display the memory configuration (initialized by ABL) status. 4.5.14 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters.
4.6 Chipset menu The Chipset menu items allow you to change the Chipset settings. PCIe Link Training Type [1 Step] This item allows you to select PCIe Link Training in 1 or 2 steps. Configuration options: [1 Step] [2 Step] PCIe Compliance Mode [Off] This item allows you to turn the PCIe Compliance Mode on or off. Configuration options: [On] [Off] North Bridge Socket 0 Information This item displays the memory information on Socket 0.
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.
Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Factory Key Provision [Disabled] Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore Factory keys This item will install all Factory Default keys. Reset to Setup Mode This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys.
Key Exchange Keys (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures (DBX) Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Append] [Delete] Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery Signatures Configuration options: [Update] [Append] 4.8 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.
Network Device BBS Priorities / CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities These items appear only when you connect a network cable or SATA ODD to the SATA port, and allows you to set the booting order of the Network / SATA devices. 4.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. IPMI HWM Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor.
4.10 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 Exit System setup after saving the changes. Save Changes Save changes done so far to any of the setup options.
4.11 AMD CBS menu The items in this menu shows the AMD Common BIOS Specifications. 4.11.1 CPU Common Options Performance Custom Core Pstates This item allows you to enable custom P-states and throttling. Damage caused by use of your AMD processor outside of specification or in excess of factory settings are not covered by your system manufacturers warranty.
CCD/Core/Thread Enhancement This item allows you to set CCD/core/threads. S3 is not supported on systems where cores/threads have been removed/disabled. Prefetcher settings L1 Stream HW Prefetcher [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable L1 Stream HW Prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] L2 Stream HW Prefetcher [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable L2 Stream HW Prefetcher.
The following item appears only when SEV-ES ASID Space Limit Control is set to [Manual]. SEV-ES ASID Space Limit [1] SEV Vms using ASIDs below the SEV-ES ASID Space Limit must enable the SEV-ES feature. ASIDs from SEV-ES ASID Space Limit to (SEV ASID Count + 1) can only be used with SEV VMs. If this field is set to (SEV ASID Count + 1), all ASIDs are forced to be SEV-ES ASIDs. Hence, the valid values for this field is 1 - (SEV ASID Count + 1).
Memory Addressing NUMA nodes per socket [Auto] Specifies the number of desired NUMA nodes per socket. Zero will attempt to interleave the two sockets together. Configuration options: [NPS0] [NPS1] [NPS2] [NPS4] [Auto] Memory interleaving [Auto] This items allows for disabling memory interleaving. Note that NUMA nodes per socket will be honored regardless of this setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Memory interleaving size [Auto] This item controls the memory interleaving size.
System probe filter [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the probe filter. This has no effect on parts where the probe filter is fuse disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Memory Clear [Auto] When this item is set to [Disabled], BIOS does not implement MemClear after memory training (only if non-ECC DIMMs are used). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] PSP error injection support [False] Configuration options: [False] [True] 4.11.
CsOdtSetup [0] This item allows you to setup time on CAD bus signals. Configuration options: [0] - [39] CkeSetup [0] This item allows you to setup time on CAD bus signals. Configuration options: [0] - [39] CAD Bus Drive Strength User Controls [Auto] This item allows you to set the CAD bus signals to Auto or Manual. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when CAD Bus Drive Strength User Controls is set to [Manual]. ClkDrvStren [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [120.
RCD Parity [Auto] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] DRAM Address Command Parity Retry [Auto] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] The following item appears only when DRAM Address Command Parity Retry is set to [Enabled]. Max Parity Error Replay [8] The values in hex, 1, 2, or 3 is invalid.
BankGroupSwapAlt [Auto] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Address Hash Bank [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable bank address hashing. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Address Hash CS [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable CS address hashing. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Address Hash Rm [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable RM address hashing.
Aggressor Channel [1 Aggressor Channel] This helps read the aggressors channels. If set to [Enabled], you can read from one or more than one aggressor channel. The default is set to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Aggressor Channel] [3 Aggressor Channels] [7 Aggressor Channels] Aggressor Static Lane Control [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Aggressor Static Lane Control is set to [Enabled].
Worst Case Margin Granularity [Per Chip Select] Configuration options: [Per Chip Select] [Per Nibble] Read Voltage Sweep Step Size [2] This option determines the step size for Read Data Eye voltage sweep. Configuration options: [1] [2] [4] Read Timing Sweep Step Size [1] This option supports step size for Read Data Eye. Configuration options: [1] [2] [4] Write Voltage Sweep Step Size [2] This option determines the step size for write Data Eye voltage sweep.
The following item appears only when PCIe ARI Auto Config is set to [Disable]. PCIe ARI Support [Auto] This item enables Alternative Routing-ID Interpretation. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] PCIe Ten Bit Tag Support [Auto] This item enables PCIe ten bit tags for supported devices. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] SMU Common Options Determinism Control [Auto] [Auto] [Manual] Use the fused Determinism. User can set customized Determinism.
Diagnostic Mode [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable Diag mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DLWM Support [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable DLWM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] BoostFmaxEn [Auto] [Auto] Use the default Fmax. [Manual] User can set the boost Fmax. The following item appears only when BoostFmaxEn is set to [Manual].
Uncorrected Converted to Poison Enable Mask High [30000] These set the enable mask for masking of uncorrectable parity errors on internal arrays. For each bit set to 1, a system fatal error event is triggered for UCP errors on arrays associated with that egress port. For each bit set to 0, errors are masked. Uncorrected Converted to Poison Enable Mask Low [4] These set the enable mask for masking of uncorrectable parity errors on internal arrays.
Enable Rcv Err and Bad TLP Mask [Auto] This item allows you to enable masking of receiver error and bad TLP at Gen4 x2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Early Link Speed [Auto] This item allows you to set Early Link Speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Hot Plug Handling mode [Auto] This item allows you to control the Hot Plug Handling mode.
Link Speed [Auto] This item allows you to select the Link Speed for NTB Mode (Core 0, Port 0). Configuration options: [Max Speed] [Gen 1] [Gen 2] [Gen 3] [Auto] [Gen 4] 4.12 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 4.12.1 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.
The following item appears only when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable logging System boot event.
4.13 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. FRB-2 Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when FRB-2 Timer is set to [Enabled]. FRB-2 Timer timeout [6 minutes] Allows you to select the FRB-2 Timer Expiration value.
The following items appear only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch Timer expires.
The following item appears only when IPV6 Support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Previous State] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] Shared LAN IPV6 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN2 IPV6 Support.
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Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
5.1 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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