ESC8000-E11 4U Rackmount Server User Guide
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... vi About this guide......................................................................................................... vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label.....................................................................................
Contents 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.6.4 Installing an expansion card to the rear PCIe expansion card slots (on select models).................................... 2-25 2.6.5 Installing an OCP 3.0 card to the rear OCP 3.0 socket board (on select models)................................................ 2-26 2.6.6 (optional) Installing the PFR module.......................................... 2-26 Cable connections.................................................................................... 2-28 2.7.
Contents 3.5 3.6 Platform Configuration menu.................................................................. 3-23 3.5.1 PCH-IO Configuration................................................................ 3-24 3.5.2 Miscellaneous Configuration...................................................... 3-24 3.5.3 Server ME Configuration............................................................ 3-25 3.5.4 Runtime Error Logging Support.................................................
Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, 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 server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items.
1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters, such as xxSxxxxxxxxx. See the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. ESC8000-E11 xxSxxxxxxxxx Q code CLEAR CMOS RESET LAN 1 LAN 2 M.2 The serial number is printed on the Asset tag.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC8000-E11 server features the ASUS Z13PG-D32 server board. The server supports 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family Series plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name ESC8000-E11 8 x 3.
Model Name ESC8000-E11 Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CB, CE, FCC, RCM, KCC (Class A) Dimensions (HH x WW x DD) 800mm x 440 mm x 174.5 mm (4U) Net Weight 27kg (excluding CPU, DRAM, and HDD) Gross Weight 52kg (including packaging, excluding CPU, DRAM, and HDD) 2+2 Redundant 2600W/3000W 80 PLUS Titanium Power Supply Power Supply / Power Rating 2+1 Redundant 3000W 80 PLUS Titanium Power Supply Rating: 220-240 Vac, 15.
1.4 Front panel features The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports are located and easily accessible from the front panel. Clear CMOS switch Power switch/LED Reset switch Location switch/LED LAN LEDs Q-Code LED USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Message LED Asset tag (hidden) M.2 LED Q code CLEAR CMOS RESET Q code CLEAR CMOS RESET Steel pull handle 1.5 Low-Profile, Half-Length (LPHL) expansion slot LAN 1 LAN 2 M.
1.6 Base unit SKU options In addition to support for eight dual-slot GPU expansion cards, the server also comes with expansion slots that are configured in three base unit SKUs to meet various expansion requirements. Q code 1.6.1 CLEAR CMOS RESET LAN 1 LAN 2 M.2 Support for 3 PCIe PCIe Gen5 x8 link LP/HL slot Q code CLEAR CMOS RESET LAN 1 LAN 2 PCIe Gen5 x8 link FH, FL slot for NIC cards PCIe Gen5 x16 link FH, FL slot for NIC cards M.2 LAN 2 Q code CLEAR CMOS RESET LAN 1 LAN 2 M.
1.7 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Redundant power supply units (hidden) 2. GPU SKU board with full-height/full-length PCIe expansion slots 3. GPU fans 4. ASUS Z13PG-D32 server board 5. NVMe/SATA/SAS backplane 6. 8 x 3.5-inch storage bays and system fans (hidden) 7. Asset tag (hidden) 8. PCIe riser card with lowprofile/half-length slot The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical drive.
1.8 LED information 1.8.1 Front panel LEDs Location button with LED LAN LEDs M.2 LED LAN 1 LAN 2 Power button with LED Q code LED Icon Power button with LED Location button with LED RESET Message LED LAN 1 LAN 2 M.
1.8.2 Rear panel LEDs LAN 2 LAN 1 DM Location button with LED LAN 1 LAN 2 M.
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1.8.4 Storage device status LEDs Red LED Green LED Q code CLEAR CMOS RESET LAN 1 LAN 2 M.
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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 two 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 front chassis cover: 2-2 1. Remove the three screws on the top of the chassis cover. 2. Turn the screw clockwise to unlock the latch.
3. Pull the latch upwards to disengage the chassis cover from the chassis. 4. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. To install the front chassis cover: 1. Pull the latch upwards, then place the chassis cover onto the chassis. 2. Push the latch downwards to lock the chassis cover into place.
2-4 3. Turn the screw counter-clockwise to lock the latch. 4. Secure the chassis cover using the three screws removed earlier.
To remove the rear chassis cover: 1. Remove the three screws on the top of the chassis cover. 2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear of the chassis. 3. Slide the chassis cover towards the rear, then lift it to remove it from the chassis.
To install the rear chassis cover: 1. Place the chassis cover onto the chassis, then secure it using the two thumbscrews. 2. Secure the chassis cover using the three screws removed earlier. A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.
2.2 Air ducts 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. Loosen the four thumb screws on the air duct. 2. Lift the air duct to remove it from the motherboard.
To reinstall the air duct: 2-8 1. Align and insert the air duct into the chassis. 2. Tighten the four thumb screws to secure the air duct to the chassis.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two (2) surface mount LGA 4677 sockets designed for 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family CPUs. 2.3.1 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
4. Remove the PnP caps from the CPU sockets. Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the socket. 5. Attach the CPU to the carrier bracket, ensure the triangle mark is on the same side as the bracket lever, then attach the CPU and carrier bracket to the heatsink. The CPU carrier differs depending on the type of CPU. Ensure that the CPU carrier corresponds to the CPU being installed. 6.
7. Once the heatsink is placed on top of the CPU socket (A), push the lock latches outwards 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. 8. Do two (2) clockwise turns on each of the heatsink screws in the cross order pattern shown below until the heatsink screws are tightened and the heatsink is secured onto the motherboard.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with thirty two Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 16GB, 32GB, 64GB RDIMMs; 128GB, 256GB RDIMM 3DS; or 128GB, 256GB, 512GB Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory 300 Series (Crow Pass) into the DIMM sockets using the recommended memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
Recommended single CPU configuration CPU1_DIMM_A1 CPU1_DIMM_A2 CPU1_DIMM_B1 CPU1_DIMM_B2 CPU1_DIMM_C1 CPU1_DIMM_C2 CPU1_DIMM_D1 CPU1_DIMM_D2 CPU1_DIMM_E1 CPU1_DIMM_E2 CPU1_DIMM_F1 CPU1_DIMM_F2 CPU1_DIMM_G1 CPU1_DIMM_G2 CPU1_DIMM_H1 CPU1_DIMM_H2 2.4.3 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 16 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
4. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clips snap back into place. Ensure that the DIMM is sitting firmly in the DIMM slot. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Remove the chassis cover. For more information, see the Chassis cover section. 2.
2.5 Storage devices The system supports up to eight (8) 3.5” SATA/SAS storage devices or up to two (2) 2.5” hot-swap NVMe storage devices. Storage devices installed on storage device trays connect to the motherboard via the NVMe/SATA/SAS backplane (SAS storage devices require an optional HBA/RAID card). 3.5-inch bay 1-8 Q code 2.5.1 CLEAR CMOS RESET LAN 1 LAN 2 M.2 • Support for two optional 2.5" NVMe storage devices is only available on selected models. • All bays support 3.5”/2.
2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage device out of the bay. 3. Place the storage device tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Prepare the 3.5” storage device and the bundled set of screws. 5. Place the 3.5” storage device into the tray, then secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way into the storage device bay, then lock the tray lever to secure the drive bay in place. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install additional 3.5” storage devices.
2.5.2 2-18 Installing a 2.5-inch storage device 1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of the Installing a 3.5-inch storage device section to remove the drive tray from the chassis. 2. Prepare the 2.5” storage device and the bundled set of screws. 3. Place the 2.5” storage device into the tray, then secure it with four screws. 4. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way into the storage device bay, then lock the tray lever to secure the drive bay in place. 5.
2.6 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the front PCIe expansion card bracket (on select models) The server system comes pre-installed with a front riser card bracket that supports one x16 slot (Gen5 x16 link) for installing a low-profile, half-length PCIe expansion card.
3. Push the metal bracket lock counter clockwise (A) until the metal bracket can be removed, then remove the metal bracket (B). 4. Insert the expansion card into the PCIe slot (A). Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot, then push the metal bracket lock clockwise until it locks and secures the expansion card to the riser card bracket (B). Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure that the proper hardware settings are configured.
2.6.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II or RAID card A PIKE II or RAID card can be installed in the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket located in the front of the system. 1. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II or RAID card. 2. (Optional) To install an ASUS PIKE II 3108 card and cache vault, follow the below instructions to install the cache vault add-on card: a. Align the two spacers with the screw holes on the ASUS PIKE II card, then secure the two spacers with two screws from the bottom of the card. b.
2-22 4. Refer to the NVMe/SATA/SAS backplane section to connect the PIKE II or RAID card to the backplane. 5. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the chassis, then slide it towards the front of the chassis (A). Once in place, tighten the riser thumbscrew (B). 6. (Optional) Refer to the Installing the Cache Vault Power Module section to install and connect the Cache Vault Power Module.
2.6.3 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module 1. Unscrew the two screws securing the Cache Vault bracket to the chassis, then remove the bracket. 2. Align the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip to the three screw holes on the Cache Vault bracket, then secure the clip with the three (3) bundled screws.
2-24 3. Align the screw holes on the Cache Vault bracket with the screw holes on the chassis, then secure the Cache Vault bracket with the two screws removed earlier. 4. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the Cache Vault Power Module clip. 5. Connect the Cache Vault Power Module to the PIKE II card or RAID card.
2.6.4 Installing an expansion card to the rear PCIe expansion card slots (on select models) Follow the below instructions to install an expansion card to the rear PCIe expansion card slots. PCIe Gen5 x8 link FH, FL slot for NIC cards PCIe Gen5 x16 link FH, FL slot for NIC cards 1. Remove the screws from the metal cover, then remove the metal cover. 3. Align and insert the golden fingers of the PCIe card into the PCIe slot, then secure it using the screw removed earlier.
2.6.5 Installing an OCP 3.0 card to the rear OCP 3.0 socket board (on select models) Insert and push the OCP 3.0 card all the way into the socket board (A), then secure the card with the thumb screw (B). LAN 2 LAN 1 2.6.6 (optional) Installing the PFR module The optional PFR module will come pre-installed on your system and is connected to the PFR module connector on your motherboard. 1. 2-26 • The illustration below is for reference only.
2. Align and connect the PFR module to the PFR module connector. 3. Push the PFR module down so that it is seated securely on the PFR module connector, then secure it using a screw.
2.7 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. 2.7.
2.7.2 GPU SKU board 2.8 Removable/optional components The following sections describe installation or removal instructions for the following removable/optional components: 1. GPU fans 2. System fans 3. Redundant power supply units 4. GPU cards 5. GPU bridges Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.
2.8.1 GPU fans To uninstall a GPU fan: 1. Remove the three screws on the top of the chassis cover. 2. Open the GPU fan cover (A), then press the latch inwards to release the fan (B) and lift the fan from the fan cage (C). To reinstall a GPU fan: Insert the fan into the fan cage. Ensure the fan connector is seated firmly within the cable holder.
2.8.2 System fans To uninstall a system fan: 1. Loosen the two thumb screws on the front of the chassis, then remove the system fan cover. 2. Press the latch inwards to release the fan (A), then pull the fan from the fan cage (B). To reinstall a system fan: 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. 2-32 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.
2.8.4 GPU cards • Use both of your hands in performing the following steps. • Read the documentation that comes with your GPU card before installing them. • When installing more than one GPU card, it is recommended to install the cards in the following order: PCIE1 > PCIE2 > PCIE3 > PCIE4 > PCIE5 > PCIE6 > PCIE7 > PCIE8. Refer to the GPU SKU board section for location of the PCIe slots. To install a GPU card to the system: 1.
2-34 4. Connect the 6-pin end of the power cable to an available power connector in the middle of the server system. 5. Secure the air duct to the GPU card with two screws. 6. Align and insert the golden fingers of the GPU card into the PCIe slot on the PCIe SKU board, then secure it using the two screws removed earlier.
7. Connect the GPU power cable to the connector on the GPU card. 8. (Optional) For passively-cooled GPUs, install the additional air duct attachment. 9. Repeat steps 1-8 to install additional GPU cards.
2.8.5 GPU bridges Follow the steps below to install an optional GPU bridge to supported GPU cards. For AMD GPU cards with GPU bridge support Align the GPU bridge with the golden finger connectors on the GPU cards, then install the GPU bridge. For NVidia A100 GPU cards Align the three GPU bridges with the golden finger connectors on the GPU cards, then install the GPU bridges.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive if the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 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.
3.1.2 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.
3.1.3 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 : Z13PG-D32 Version : 0471 Build date: 01/24/2022 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : Z13PG-D32 Version : 0475 Build date: 12/01/2022 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.
3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in the Managing and updating your BIOS section. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 3.2.
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.
3.3 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.
3.4 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. 3.4.
3.4.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.3 Redfish Host Interface Settings Redfish [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Redfish is set to [Enabled]. Authentication mode [Basic Authentication] Allows you to select the authentication mode. Configuration options: [Basic Authentication] [Session Authentication] IP address Allows you to enter the IP address.
3.4.5 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 is available 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.
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.
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection EMS [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item is available only when Console Redirection EMS is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
3.4.6 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. Use This Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable this Logical Device.
3.4.7 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Above 4G Decoding [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Re-Size BAR Support [Disabled] If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, this option enables or disables Resizable BAR Support. (Only if system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding).
3.4.8 USB Configuration XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support.
3.4.9 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.
3.4.10 NVMe Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information. Device The devices and names shown in the NVMe configuration list depends on the connected devices. If no devices are connected, No NVMe Device Found will be displayed. Self Test Option [Short] This option allows you to select either Short or Extended Self Test. Short option will take couple of minutes, and the extended option will take several minutes to complete.
3.4.11 APM Configuration This page will allow you to configure the Advanced Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
3.4.12 T1s Auth Configuration Allows you to configure the Server Certificate Authority (CA). Enroll Cert Allows you to enroll a certificate using a certificate file or manually input a certificate GUID. Enroll Cert Using File Allows you to enroll a certificate using a certificate file. You will be prompted to select a storage device and navigate to the location of the certificate file. Cert GUID Allows you to enroll a certificate by manually inputting the certificate GUID.
3.4.13 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.
3.5 Platform Configuration menu The Platform Configuration menu items allow you to change the platform settings.
3.5.1 PCH-IO Configuration SATA And RST Configuration Allows you to configure SATA and RST settings. DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the DeepSx power policy. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] IEH Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or bypass Interrupt Error Handling (IEH). Configuration options: [Bypass Mode] [Enabled] 3.5.2 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Auto] Allows you to select the active video type.
3.5.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. Scroll using / keys to see more items. Altitude [8000] Allows you to set the altitude of the platform location above the sea level, expressed in meters. The hex number is decoded as 2’s complement signed integer. Provide the 8000h value if the altitude is unknown. MCTP Bus Owner [0] Allows you to enter the MCTP bus owner location on PCIe: [15:8] bus, [7:3] device, [2:0] function.
3.5.4 Runtime Error Logging Support System Errors [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable System Errors setup options. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item is available only when System Errors is set to [Enabled]. Whea Settings Allows you to configure Whea settings.
3.6 Socket Configuration menu The Socket Configuration menu items allow you to change the socket settings.
3.6.1 Processor Configuration Per-Socket Configuration Allows you to configure per-socket settings. Hyper Threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading Technology function. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. This is the software method to enable or disable Logical Processor threads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IED Trace Memory [Disabled] Allows you to allocate memory for PSMI trace.
3StrikeTimer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the 3 strike counter. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fast String [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable fast strings for REP MOVS/STOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Machine Check [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the machine check. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hardware prefetcher.
Extended APIC [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the extended APIC support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enabling Extended APIC will automatically enable VT-d and Interrupt Remapping. APIC Physical Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the APIC physical destination mode.
DBP-F [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DBP-F. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IIO LLC Ways [14:0] (Hex) [0] Allows you to set the bitmask for IIO LLC Ways. All bits set in the mask must be contiguous. SMM Blocked and Delayed [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable SMM Blocked and Delayed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] eSMM Save State [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the eSMM save state feature.
TME, TME-MT, TDX Total Memory Encryption (TME) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Total Memory Encryption (TME). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Total Memory Encryption (TME) is set to [Enabled]. Total Memory Encryption (TME) Bypass [Auto] Allows you to configure Total Memory Encryption (TME) Bypass.
3.6.2 Common RefCode Configuration Virtual Numa [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable virtual non-uniform memory access (NUMA). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] UMA-Based Clustering [Quadrant (4-Clusters)] Allows you to set the UMA-based clustering mode. Configuration options: [Hemisphere (2-clusters)] [Quadrant (4-clusters)] 3.6.3 Uncore Configuration Uncore General Configuration Allows you to configure Uncore General settings.
3.6.4 Memory Configuration Enforce DDR Memory Frequency POR [POR] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR frequency and voltage programming. If this item is set to [Disabled], system memory can be run at frequencies higher than the memory supports, specified in the Memory Frequency field (limited by processor support). Configuration options: [POR] [Disabled] Enforce Population POR [Enabled] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for memory population.
Data Scrambling for PMem [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable data scrambling for PMem. If set to Auto, data scrambling will be enabled or disabled depending on stepping. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Data Scrambling for DDR4/5 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable data scrambling for DDR4/5. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable ADR [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable ADR. Automatically enabled if fADR is enabled.
3.6.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration CPU P State Control Allows you to configure CPU P State Control settings. Hardware PM State Control Allows you to configure Hardware PM State Control settings. Frequency Prioritization Allows you to configure Frequency Prioritization settings. CPU C State Control Allows you to configure CPU C State Control settings. Package C State Control Allows you to configure Package C State Control settings.
3.7 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.
3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [5] Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Boot Logo Display [Disabled] [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.
3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item, then press to display the submenu. Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to start the ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility. Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to start the IPMI hardware monitor. ASUS SMBIOS Viewer Allows you to start the ASUS SMBIOS Viewer. ASUS Storage Viewer Allows you to start the ASUS Storage Viewer.
3.10 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 3.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.
3.11 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].
3.11.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when SEL Components is set to [Enabled]. Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] 3.11.2 View FRU Information Allows you to view FRU information. 3.
3.12 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.
Chapter 4: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
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. Drivers - Shows the available device drivers that the system detects.
Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
ESC8000-E11 block diagram Up to 4800 (1DPC) Up to 4800 (1DPC) DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 CPU1 UPI CPU2 DDR5 EGS UPI EGS DDR5 Up to TDP 350W DDR5 PCIe G5 x16 (GPU3) PCIe G5 x16 (GPU2) PCIe G5 x16 (GPU1) UPI Up to TDP 350W 80 Lanes DDR5 PCIe G5 x16 (GPU4) DDR5 UPI DDR5 80 Lanes DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 x16 Gen5 x16 Gen5 x16 Gen5 x16 Gen5 x16 Gen5 x16 Gen5 x16 Gen5 x16 Gen5 PCIe G5 x16 (GPU5) PCIe G5 x16 (GPU6) PCIe G5 x16 (GPU7) PCIe G5 x16 (GPU8) PCIe G5 x8 Front
Action Normal boot PHASE POST CODE BB BC BF 5A PEI(Pre-EFI initialization) phase 31 32 34 36 4F 60 61 62 63 68 DXE(Driver 69 Execution Environment) phase 6A 70 71 72 78 79 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase b2 b3 b4 b6 b7 A0 A1 A2 A3 A8 A9 AB AD AE AA Operating system phase AC ASUS ESC8000-E11 TYPE MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progres
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