User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety information
- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
- Chapter 2: Hardware Information
- 2.1 Chassis cover
- 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- 2.3 System memory
- 2.4 Storage devices
- 2.5 Expansion slot
- 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1
- 2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2
- 2.5.3 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3 (for model without rear bay only)
- 2.5.4 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 4
- 2.5.5 Replacing the ASUS PIKE II card
- 2.5.6 Installing an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card
- 2.5.7 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card (for model with rear bay only)
- 2.5.8 Configuring an expansion card
- 2.5.9 Installing Mezzanine cards
- 2.5.10 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards
- 2.6 Cable connections
- 2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling
- 2.8 Removable/optional components
- Chapter 3: Installation Options
- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
- Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
- 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
- 5.2 BIOS setup program
- 5.3 Main menu
- 5.4 Performance Tuning menu
- 5.5 Advanced menu
- 5.5.1 Trusted Computing
- 5.5.2 ACPI Settings
- 5.5.3 Smart Settings
- 5.5.4 Super IO Configuration
- 5.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection
- 5.5.6 Onboard LAN Configuration
- 5.5.7 APM
- 5.5.8 PCI Subsystem Settings
- 5.5.9 USB Configuration
- 5.5.10 CSM Configuration
- 5.5.11 NVMe Configuration
- 5.5.12 Offboard SATA Controller Configuration
- 5.5.13 Network Stack Configuration
- 5.5.14 iSCSI Configuration
- 5.6 Platform Configuration menu
- 5.7 Socket Configuration menu
- 5.8 Event Logs menu
- 5.9 Server Mgmt menu
- 5.10 Security menu
- 5.11 Boot menu
- 5.12 Tool menu
- 5.13 Save & Exit menu
- Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
- Chapter 7: Driver Installation
- Appendix
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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. If
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or experienced
engineers.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server
package.
• Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables
are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use
the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving
or carrying the system.
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.