User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety information
- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
- Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
- 2.1 Chassis cover
- 2.2 Air ducts
- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- 2.4 System memory
- 2.5 Storage devices
- 2.6 Expansion slots
- 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the front PCIe expansion card bracket (on select models)
- 2.6.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II or RAID card
- 2.6.3 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module
- 2.6.4 Installing an expansion card to the rear PCIe expansion card slots (on select models)
- 2.6.5 Installing an OCP 3.0 card to the rear OCP 3.0 socket board (on select models)
- 2.6.6 (optional) Installing the PFR module
- 2.7 Cable connections
- 2.8 Removable/optional components
- 2.9 Installing optional kits
- Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
- 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
- 3.2 BIOS setup program
- 3.3 Main menu
- 3.4 Advanced menu
- 3.4.1 Trusted Computing
- 3.4.2 ACPI Settings
- 3.4.3 Redfish Host Interface Settings
- 3.4.4 Onboard LAN Configuration
- 3.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection
- 3.4.6 SIO Configuration
- 3.4.7 PCI Subsystem Settings
- 3.4.8 USB Configuration
- 3.4.9 Network Stack Configuration
- 3.4.10 NVMe Configuration
- 3.4.11 APM Configuration
- 3.4.12 T1s Auth Configuration
- 3.4.13 Third-party UEFI driver configurations
- 3.5 Platform Configuration menu
- 3.6 Socket Configuration menu
- 3.7 Security menu
- 3.8 Boot menu
- 3.9 Tool menu
- 3.10 Event Logs menu
- 3.11 Server Mgmt menu
- 3.12 Save & Exit menu
- Chapter 4: 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.
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.
Restricted Access Location
This product is intended for installation only in a Computer Room where:
• Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been
instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any
precautions that shall be taken.
• Access is through the use of a TOOL, or other means of security, and is controlled by
the authority responsible for the location.