ESC4000-E11 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
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Contents Safety information...................................................................................................... vii About this guide.......................................................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label.....................................................................................
Contents 2.5 Expansion slots......................................................................................... 2-16 2.5.1 Installing a PCIe expansion card............................................... 2-16 2.5.2 Installing a PIKE II or RAID card................................................ 2-19 2.5.3 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module.................................. 2-30 2.5.4 Installing an M.2 (NGFF) card.................................................... 2-33 2.5.
Contents Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 4.2 Managing and updating your BIOS........................................................... 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility.................................................................. 4-3 BIOS setup program................................................................................... 4-4 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen......................................................
4.6 4.7 Platform Configuration menu.................................................................. 4-24 4.6.1 PCH-IO Configuration................................................................ 4-25 4.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration...................................................... 4-25 4.6.3 Server ME Configuration............................................................ 4-26 4.6.4 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.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Avertissement sur les batteries Lithium-Ion ATTENTION : Danger d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas correctement remplacée. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000-E11 Series server features the ASUS Z13PG-D16-V2 server board. The server supports 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family Series plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name ESC4000-E11 2 x Gigabit LAN ports (Intel® I350) Networking VGA Graphics Front I/O ports 1 x Dedicated Management port AST2600 64MB Up to 4 dual-slot or 8 single-slot GPU cards 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 3.
1.4 Front panel features Location button Power button Half-length/low-profile expansion slot USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Hot-swap 2.5-inch storage bay Q-code/Port 80 LED Hot-swap 2.5-inch storage bay 2 Hot-swap 3.5-inch storage bays Redundant power supply units 1 Front panel LEDs Hot-swap 3.5-inch storage bays Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.
2 1.5 1 Rear panel features Air-cooled SKU Half-length/full-height expansion slots Full-length expansion slots Power cord connectors DM_LAN1* Full-length expansion slots 2 1 DM 1 USB 3.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. GPU FAN1 GPU FAN3 GPU FAN4 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 1. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. ASUS Z13PG-D16-V2 server board 3. System fans 4. SATA/SAS/NVMe backplanes 5. SATA/SAS/NVMe hotswap storage bays 6. GPU expansion card bracket 7. Rear PCIe expansion card bracket 8. Front PCIe expansion card bracket GPU FAN2 A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping.
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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 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: 2-2 1. Loosen 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. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis.
To remove the middle chassis cover: 1. Remove the two screws as shown. 2. Press the cover latches down on both sides of the middle chassis cover. 3. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 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.
2.1.1 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. Loosen the two thumbscrews as shown. 2. Lift the air duct to remove it from the chassis. To reinstall the air duct: 2-4 1. Align and install the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on the chassis. 2. Tighten the two thumbscrews to secure the air duct.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount LGA 4677 sockets designed for the 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family Series. 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. 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 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.
2.2.2 2-8 Installing the CPU and liquid cooling module 1. Remove the screw securing the PCIe riser card to the chassis. 2. Firmly hold the riser card, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIe slot on the motherboard. 3. Refer to steps 1 to 5 in the previous section to install the CPU into the liquid cooling module. 4.
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB DDR5 RDIMM / 128 GB, 256 GB DDR5 3DS RDIMM into the DIMM sockets using the 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.
3. 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 on the DIMM slot. Locked retaining clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
2.4 Storage devices The chassis supports the following storage configurations: • 2 x 2.5-inch storage devices and 4 x 3.5-inch storage devices • 6 x 2.5-inch storage devices Storage bay 2 (2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVMe) Storage bay 1 (2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVMe) 2 Storage bay 3 and 4 (2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA/SAS) 2.4.1 1. Storage bay 5 and 6 (2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA/SAS) Installing a 3.5-inch storage device. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and partially eject the tray from the bay.
3. Insert the 3.5-inch storage device into the tray until it clicks into place. 4. Align and insert the 3.5-inch storage device and drive tray assembly into the drive bay. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install additional 3.5-inch storage devices.
2.4.2 Installing a 2.5-inch storage device. To install 2.5-inch storage devices into storage bays 1 and 2: 1. Remove the drive tray. Refer to the Installing a 3.5-inch storage device section to remove the drive tray. 2-14 2. Push the tool-less 2.5-inch tray through the openings on the bottom of the drive tray. 3. Prepare the 2.5-inch storage device, then insert it into the tool-less 2.5” tray. 4. Insert the tool-less 2.5-inch tray into the drive tray until it clicks in place. 5.
To install 2.5-inch storage devices into storage bays 3, 4, 5, and 6: 1. Remove the drive tray. Refer to the Installing a 3.5-inch storage device section to remove the drive tray. 2. Align and install the 2.5-inch storage device into the drive tray and secure it with four screws. The tool-less notch may interfere when trying to align the screw holes. Press the storage device against the notch if you are experiencing issues trying to align the screw holes. 3. Align and insert the 2.
2.5 Expansion slots Make sure 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 Installing a PCIe expansion card The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that supports two x16 slots (1 x Gen5 x16 link, 1 x Gen5 x8/x16 link) for full-height/half-length PCIe cards.
3. Remove the metal covers from the riser card. 2 4. 2 Prepare the expansion cards. Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure that the proper hardware settings are configured. 5. 3 Align and insert the golden finger connectors of the expansion cards into the PCIe slot connectors on the riser card as shown.
6. Replace the metal covers for any unused PCIe slots, then secure the PCIe lock using the screw removed earlier. 3 7. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard.
2.5.2 Installing a 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. Remove the four system fans as shown. Refer to the Removable/Optional Components section for the steps on removing the system fans. 2. Remove the four screws from the fan cage as shown.
2-20 3. Remove the fan cage from the system chassis. 4. Remove the ten screws as shown, then remove the two fans and fan cages from the system chassis.
5. Remove the two screws from the internal bracket as shown. 6. Remove the screw from the metal cover, then remove the metal cover.
7. (Optional) To install an ASUS PIKE II 3108 RAID 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. Align and install the bundled cache vault add-on card onto the connector on the ASUS PIKE II card, then secure it to the two spacers with two screws. c.
9. Refer to the below instructions to connect the PIKE II or RAID card: To connect a PIKE II 3008 / PIKE II 3108 card: a. Disconnect the default SLIMSAS cables connected to SLIMSAS1 on the left and right backplanes. SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 MCIO1 SLIMSAS1 MCIO3 SLIMSAS1 MCIO3 BPPWR4 BPPWR4 MCIO4 Left backplane VPP_I2C1 BP_TP_BP1 VPP_I2C1 BP_TP_BP1 MCIO4 SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 MCIO1 Right backplane b.
To connect a 9540 RAID card in NVME configuration: a. Connect the SLIMSAS connector on the RAID card to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the left backplane using the bundled cables.
To connect a 9540 RAID card in SATA configuration: a. Disconnect the default SLIMSAS cables connected to SLIMSAS1 on the left and right backplanes. SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 MCIO1 SLIMSAS1 MCIO3 MCIO3 BPPWR4 b. BPPWR4 MCIO4 VPP_I2C1 Left backplane SLIMSAS1 BP_TP_BP1 VPP_I2C1 BP_TP_BP1 MCIO4 SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 MCIO1 Right backplane Connect the SLIMSAS connector on the RAID card to SLIMSAS1 on the left and right backplanes using the bundled cables.
To connect a 9560 RAID card in NVME configuration: a. Disconnect the default MCIO cables connected to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the right backplane. SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 MCIO1 MCIO3 SLIMSAS1 VPP_I2C1 BP_TP_BP1 MCIO4 BPPWR4 Right backplane b. Connect the left SLIMSAS connector (B) on the RAID card to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the left backplane using the bundled cables. c. Connect the right SLIMSAS connector (C) on the RAID card to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the right backplane using the bundled cables.
To connect a 9560 RAID card in SATA configuration: a. Disconnect the default SLIMSAS cables connected to SLIMSAS1 on the left and right backplanes. SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 MCIO1 SLIMSAS1 MCIO3 MCIO3 BPPWR4 BPPWR4 MCIO4 VPP_I2C1 Left backplane SLIMSAS1 BP_TP_BP1 VPP_I2C1 BP_TP_BP1 MCIO4 SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 MCIO1 Right backplane b. Connect the left SLIMSAS connector (B) on the RAID card to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the left backplane using the bundled cables. c.
10. Secure the internal bracket using the screws you removed earlier. 11. (Optional) Refer to the Installing the Cache Vault Power Module section to install and connect the Cache Vault Power Module. The cache vault is required for the PIKE II 3108 card or the 9560 RAID card. 12. 2-28 Align and install the fans and fan cages, then secure the fan cages using the screws you removed earlier.
13. Align and install the fan cage, then secure it using the screws you removed earlier. 14. Install the system fans into the fan cage.
2.5.3 2-30 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module 1. Disconnect the three cables from the Front Panel Module, then remove the two screws. 2. From the back of the Front Panel Module, push the Front Panel Module out of the system.
3. Align the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip with the three screw holes on the Front Panel Module, then secure the clip with the three bundled screws. 4. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the Cache Vault Power Module clip.
5. Insert the Front Panel Module into the system. 6. Connect the Cache Vault Power Module to the PIKE II card or RAID card. 7. Reconnect the three cables to the Front Panel Module, then secure the Front Panel Module using the two screws you removed earlier. When reconnecting the cables, ensure that the cables are not placed on top of the Cache Vault Power Module.
2.5.4 Installing an M.2 (NGFF) card You may install an M.2 card (up to 22110) to the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card. 1. Remove the four (4) cover screws that secure the cover to the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card, then remove the cover and set it aside. 2. Peel the plastic film off the thermal pad next to the M.2 slot.
2-34 3. Secure the bundled stand screw onto the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card. 4. Install the M.2 storage device into the onboard M.2 slot (A), then secure the M.2 storage device with the bundled screw (B). 5. Peel the plastic film off the thermal pad on the heatsink (A), secure the cover onto the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card with the cover screws that you removed earlier (B), then install the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card into the PCIe slot on the rear riser card.
2.5.5 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to 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. • Refer to the Motherboard Information chapter for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system cables 2-36 1. PWR1 power connector (from the power distribution board to the motherboard) 2. SLIMSATA1-2 connectors (from the motherboard to the backplane board) 3.
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2.8 Removable/optional components The following sections describe installation or removal instructions for the following removable/optional components: 1. System fans 2. Redundant power supply units 3. GPUs 4. GPU bridges 5. PFR module Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1. Hold the system fan by the notches, then press the latch inwards to release the system fan from the fan cage. 2.
2.8.2 Redundant power supply units We recommend that you use both of your hands when performing the following steps. To replace a power supply unit (PSU): 1. Unplug the PSU power cable. 2. Lift up the PSU lever. 3. Hold the PSU lever, press the PSU latch (A), then carefully pull the PSU out of the system chassis (B).
4. Prepare the replacement PSU. 5. Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in place. 6. Reconnect the PSU power cable. • The system automatically combines the two power supply modules into one. The combined output power varies with input voltages. Refer to the table below for details. 2600W (Air-cooled SKU) Input Voltage 100V-127Vac, 13.8A, 50/60Hz 220-240Vac, 16A, 50/60Hz Max.
2.8.3 Installing a GPU Follow the steps below to install a GPU card to the system. 1. Locate and loosen the three thumbscrews, then firmly hold and pull the GPU bracket upwards to detach it from the motherboard. 2. Prepare the appropriate GPU power cable depending on the type of GPU card. Tesla/AMD 6pin to 8pin power cable 3. Quadro 2x6pin to 8pin power cable 12VHPWR 2x6pin to 12+4pin power cable Install the air duct, if supported by the GPU card, and connect the GPU power cable.
4. Place the GPU bracket on a flat and stable surface. 5. Loosen the two thumbscrews and remove the PCIe lock (A), then remove the metal covers (B). 6. Insert the GPU cables into the opening on the GPU bracket.
7. 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. 8. Secure the GPU card and air duct assembly to the GPU bracket. For GPU card installation with an air duct Secure the GPU card and air duct to the GPU bracket with a screw, then install the PCIe lock and secure the two thumbscrews. For GPU card installation without an air duct Install the PCIe lock and secure the two thumbscrews. 9.
2-44 10. Align and insert the GPU bracket into the card slot on the motherboard and ensure that it is securely seated, then secure the three thumbscrews. 11. Connect the other end of the GPU power cable to an available 6-pin power connector in front of the GPU bracket.
2.8.4 Installing a GPU liquid cooling module Follow the steps below to install an optional liquid cooling module for supported GPU cards. 1. Remove the two screws, then remove the metal cover from the rear of the GPU bracket. 2. Locate and loosen the three thumbscrews, then firmly hold and pull the GPU bracket upwards to detach it from the motherboard.
2-46 3. Place the GPU bracket on a flat and stable surface. 4. Loosen the two thumbscrews and remove the PCIe lock (A), then remove the metal covers (B). 5. Connect the liquid cooling pipes to a supported GPU card. 6. Install the liquid cooling pipe bracket, then secure it using two screws.
7. Push the latches on the liquid cooling pipes outwards (A), then use cable ties to secure the liquid cooling pipes (B). 8. Install the GPU and liquid cooling assembly into the GPU bracket, then secure it using two screws. 9. Install the PCIe lock, then secure the two thumbscrews.
10. Align and insert the GPU bracket into the card slot on the motherboard and ensure that it is securely seated, then secure the three thumbscrews. 11. Install the metal cover, then secure it using two screws. 12. Connect the leak detection sensor cable to WL_CON3_L and WL_CON4_L for the left GPU bracket or WL_CON1_R and WL_CON2_L for the right GPU bracket.
2.8.5 Installing a GPU bridge 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.
2.8.6 PFR module The optional PFR module will come pre-installed on your system and is connected to the PFR module connector on your motherboard. 2-50 • The illustration below is for reference only. • For more information or assistance, please refer to www.asus.com. 1. Locate the PFR module connector on your motherboard. 2. Align and connect the PFR module to the PFR module connector. 3.
2.9 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. • • 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. 1.
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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Layout contents Central Processing Unit (CPU) Page 1. 3-4 CPU socket(s) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Page 1. 3-5 DIMM sockets Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 3-6 2. VGA Controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3-7 3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 3-7 4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 3-8 5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 3-8 6. Heatsink Type setting (3-pin HS_TYPE1) 3-9 7. LANNCSI_SEL setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) 3-9 8.
Onboard LEDs Page 1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) 3-21 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) 3-21 3. Catastrophic Error LED (CATERR1) 3-22 4. Message LED (MESLED1) 3-22 5. Location LED (LOCLED1) 3-23 3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two (2) surface mount LGA 4677 sockets designed for the 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family series.
3.3 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) The motherboard comes with twelve (16) Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
3.4 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which includes system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3.
2. VGA Controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure that this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.
4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). 5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.
6. Heatsink Type setting (3-pin HS_TYPE1) This jumper allows you to set the fan curve used. 7. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI function to use.
8. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.
3.5 1. Internal connectors SlimSATA connectors (SLIMSATA1-2) Connects the SATA signal to the backplane. 2. MCIOPCIE connectors (MCIOPCIE1-3) Connects the PCIe signal to 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. (SLIMUSB1 connector is used for the front USB panel by default). 4. Chassis Intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch.
5. 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. 6. 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.
7. Power connector (PWR1-2) Connects to the power sharing board and supplies power to the motherboard. 3-14 • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system.
8. VGA Power Connectors (6-pin VGAPWR1-8) These 12V connectors supply power to the VGA cards. The 6-pin ATX 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.
9. BF Power connector (6-pin BFPWR1) This connector supplies power to the optional BlueField Ethernet DPU card. The 6-pin ATX power supply plug is designed to fit this connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connector completely fits. This power connector supplies a maximum of 150W and is only intended for use with a Bluefield Ethernet DPU card.
10. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log. 11. Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) Module connector (ROT_CON1) This connector allows you to connect a PFR module to enable platform firmware resilience functions.
12. System Panel connector (20-pin SYS_PANEL2) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
13. Leak detection sensor connector (4-pin WL_CON1) This connector allows you to connect a compatible leak detection sensor. 14. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe.
15. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1) This connector allows you to install M.2 devices.
3.6 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. Catastrophic Error LED (CATERR1) The catastrophic error LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 4. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a 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 on a server rack.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive if the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 4.1.
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu, then select Start ASUS EZ Flash. Press . ASUS Tek.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in the Managing and updating your BIOS section. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Menu items 4.2.
Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item then press . Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, and language settings. System Language Allows you to set the system language. System Date [MM/DD/YYYY] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [HH:MM:SS] Allows you to set the system time.
4.4 Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for different scenarios. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] Optimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of workloads.
The following item appears only when you set Core Optimizer to [Disabled], or if Optimized Performance Setting is set to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. Power Balancer [Disabled] Allows you to dynamically adjust the frequency of all CPU cores based on their current utilization, delivering better performance per watt for improved system energy efficiency.
4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4.5.
4.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.3 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.
4.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard I350 LAN Configuration LAN1/LAN2 LAN Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.
4.5.6 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2(SOL) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item is available only when Console Redirection for COM1 or COM2(SOL) is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item.
Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] None [Even] Parity bit is 0 if the number of 1’s in the data bits is even. [Odd] Parity bit is 0 if number of 1’s in the data bits is odd. [Mark] Parity bit is always 1. [Space] Parity bit is always 0. Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection EMS [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item is available only when Console Redirection EMS is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
4.5.7 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 (SOL) 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.
4.5.8 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).
4.5.9 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.
4.5.10 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 [Enabled] 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.
4.5.11 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.
4.5.12 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.
4.5.13 T1s Auth Configuration Allows you to configure the Server Certificate Authority (CA). Enroll Cert Allows you to enroll a certificate using a certificate file or manually input a certificate GUID. Enroll Cert Using File Allows you to enroll a certificate using a certificate file. You will be prompted to select a storage device and navigate to the location of the certificate file. Cert GUID Allows you to enroll a certificate by manually inputting the certificate GUID.
4.5.14 Third-party UEFI driver configurations Additional configuration options for third-party UEFI drivers installed to the system will appear in the section marked in red in the screenshot below.
4.6 Platform Configuration menu The Platform Configuration menu items allow you to change the platform settings.
4.6.1 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] 4.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Auto] Allows you to select the active video type.
4.6.3 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.
4.6.4 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.
4.7 Socket Configuration menu The Socket Configuration menu items allow you to change the socket settings.
4.7.1 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] Skip Flex Ratio Override [Disabled] Allows you to skip flex ratio overrides to use power-on default flex ratio values.
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.
AES-NI [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] TME, TME-MT, TDX Memory Encryption (TME) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory encryption (TME). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Memory Encryption (TME) is set to [Enabled]. Total Memory Encryption (TME) Bypass [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Total Memory Encryption (TME).
Software Guard Extensions Epoch 0 [67] Allows you to set Software Guard Extensions Epoch 0. Software Guard Extensions Epoch 1 [4388E8D3C9E73ADC] Allows you to set Software Guard Extensions Epoch 1. SGXLEPUBKEYHASHx Write Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable writing to SGXLEPUBKEYHASH [3..0] from PS/SW. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when SGXLEPUBKEYHASHx Write Enable is set to [Enabled].
PSMI Configuration Press to bring up the PSMI Configuration menu. Global PSMI Enable [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Scan At Field (SAF) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Force setup] The following items appear only when Global PSMI Enable is set to [Enable] or [Force setup]. Socket 0/1 Configuration Press to bring up the Socket 0/1 Configuration menu. PSMI Enable Allows you to enable or disable PSMI Enable.
4.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration Numa [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable non-uniform memory access (NUMA). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Virtual Numa [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable virtual non-uniform memory access (NUMA). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.7.3 Uncore Configuration Uncore General Configuration Allows you to configure Uncore General settings. Uncore Per Socket Configuration Allows you to configure Uncore Per Socket settings.
4.7.4 Memory Configuration Enforce DDR Memory Frequency POR [POR] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR frequency and voltage programming. If this item is 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.
4.7.5 IIO Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I/O device assignment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are available only when Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O is set to [Enabled].
4.8 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, enter 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, enter 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, enter the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, enter a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted.
4.9 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(0xFFFF) 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.
4.10 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.
4.11 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 4.11.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.
4.12 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].
4.12.1 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] 4.12.2 View FRU Information Allows you to view FRU information. 4.
4.13 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.
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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 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. 2.
Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Block diagram ESC4000-E11 DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM * 1 DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM * 1 DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM * 1 Channel A Channel A DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) CPU2 Channel C Sapphire Rapids Processor DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) Channel D DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM * 1 DDR5 CPS DIMM/RDIMM * 1 GenZ x16 (4C) Port_1 x16 GenZ x16 (4C) Port_2 x16 MCIO x8 Port_3 x8 For GPU RISER For NVME/Front RISER MCIO x8 + x8 Port_4 x16 For GPU RISER For NVME UPI 16GT/s Up to 350W Channel E DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC
Q-Code table ACTION PHASE Security Phase Normal boot PEI(Pre-EFI initialization) phase POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 01 Progress First post code(POWER_ON_POST_CODE) 02 Progress Load BSP microcode(MICROCODE_POST_CODE) 03 Progress Set cache as ram for PEI phase(CACHE_ENABLED_POST_CODE) 06 Progress CPU Early init.
ACTION PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION BB MRC Progress Memory Init. BC MRC Progress Memory Init. BF MRC Progress Memory Init. Done 5A MRC Progress Other config. After RC end 31 Progress Memory already installed. 32 Progress CPU Init. 34 Progress CPU Init. 36 Progress CPU Init. 4F Progress DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) 60 Progress DXE Core Started 61 Progress DXE NVRAM Init. 62 Progress SB run-time init. 63 Progress DXE CPU Init 68 Progress NB Init.
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