ESC8000A-E12 4U Rackmount Server User Guide
E21656 Revised Edition V2 January 2023 Copyright © 2023 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
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 2.6.3 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module.................................. 2-24 2.6.4 Installing an expansion card to the rear PCIe expansion card slots (on select models).................................... 2-26 2.6.5 Installing an OCP 3.0 card to the rear OCP 3.0 socket board (on select models)................................................ 2-27 2.6.6 (optional) Installing the PFR module.......................................... 2-27 Cable connections................
Contents 3.5.8 USB Configuration..................................................................... 3-26 3.5.9 Network Stack Configuration..................................................... 3-27 3.5.10 NVMe Configuration................................................................... 3-27 3.5.11 APM Configuration..................................................................... 3-28 3.5.12 AMD Mem Configuration Status................................................ 3-28 3.5.13 T1s Auth.
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. ESC8000A-E12 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 ESC8000A-E12 server features the ASUS K14PG-D24 server board. The server supports AMD EPYC™ 9004 Series processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name ESC8000A-E12 8 x 3.
Model Name ESC8000A-E12 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 Q code Steel pull handle 1.
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 K14PG-D24 server board 5. NVMe/SATA/SAS backplane 6. 8 x 3.5-inch storage bays and system fans (hidden) 7. Asset tag 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 Socket SP5 sockets designed for AMD EPYC™ 9004 Series 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. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
4. Loosen the screw on the socket to open the load plate. The load plate screws are T20 models. A torque value of 13.5±1.0 kgf-cm (11.7±0.9 lbf-in) is recommended. Load plate 5. Lift open the rail frame. Rail frame External cap External cap 6. Slide the external cap out of the rail frame.
7. Slide the carrier frame with CPU into the rail frame, then remove the PnP cap. The carrier frame with CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the carrier frame with CPU into the rail frame. 8. Gently close the rail frame just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU socket. Carrier frame with CPU 9. Close the load plate just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU, then secure the load plate using the screw on the socket. The load plate screws are T20 models. A torque value of 13.5±1.
10. Place the heatsink on the CPU socket and make sure the heatsink screws are aligned with the CPU socket. 11. Partially tighten each of the six screws with a screwdriver in the order shown both in the illustration and on the heatsink just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the six screws are attached, tighten them one by one in the same order to completely secure the heatsink. 12. 2-12 • The heatsink screws are T20 models. A torque value of 13.5±1.0kg-cm (11.7±0.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with twenty four (24) Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS. If you are not sure on which slots to install the DIMMs, you can use the recommended memory configuration in this section for reference. • 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 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 10 DIMMs 12 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CPU1_DIMM_A1 CPU1_DIMM_B1 CPU1_DIMM_C1 CPU1_DIMM_D1 CPU1_DIMM_E1 CPU1_DIMM_F1 CPU1_DIMM_G1 CPU1_DIMM_H1 CPU1_DIMM_I1 CPU1_DIMM_J1 CPU1_DIMM_K1 CPU1_DIMM_L1 2.4.3 • • • • • Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Remove the chassis cover. For more information, see the Chassis cover section. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it springs out with extra force. 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.
2.5.1 Installing a 3.5-inch storage device To install a 3.5-inch storage device: 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay. 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.
2-18 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 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. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install additional 2.
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.
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 2-24 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.
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 2-26 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 DM (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. • The illustration below is for reference only.
2-28 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. 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.
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.
2-36 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.
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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 : K14PG-D24 Version : 0471 Build date: 01/24/2022 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : K14PG-D24 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, 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.
3.4 Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for different scenarios. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] Optimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of workloads.
Overclocking [Disabled] Enable this item to increase the CPU’s clock. Please use an external PCIe storage controller for your hard drives when enabling this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Please note that overclocking might cause component damage or system crashes, which may reduce the lifespan of the system and the CPU. Use this tool at your own risk.
3.5 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. 3.5.1 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device.
3.5.2 Redfish Host Interface Settings Redfish [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable AMI Redfish. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Redfish is set to [Enabled]. Authentication Mode [Basic Authentication] Configuration options: [Basic Authentication] [Session Authentication] IP Address Allows you to set the IP address IP Mask Address Allows you to set the IP mask address IP Port Allows you to set the IP port 3.5.
CPU Common Options Performance Allows you to configure performance options. REP-MOV/STOS Streaming [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the use of non-caching streaming stores for large sizes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Prefetcher Settings Allows you to configure prefetcher options. Core Watchdog Allows you to configure core watchdog options. RedirectForReturnDis [Auto] Allows you to set RedirectForReturnDis to 0, 1, or Auto as a workaround for GCC/ C000005 issue for XV Core on CZ A0.
MCA Error Threshold Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [False] [True] [Auto] MCA FruText [True] Configuration options: [False] [True] SMU and PSP Debug Mode [Auto] If this option is enabled, uncorrected errors detected by the PSP FW or SMU FW will hang and not reset the system instead of causing a cold reset.
PAUSE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [16 cycles] [32 cycles] [64 cycles] [128 cycles] DF Common Options Memory Addressing Allows you to configure memory addressing options. ACPI Allows you to configure ACPI options. Link Allows you to configure Link options. SDCI Allows you to configure SDCI options. DF Watchdog Timer Interval [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [41ms] [166ms] [334ms] [669ms] [1.34 seconds] [2.68 seconds] [5.
DDR Timing Configuration Allows you to configure DDR Timing options. DDR Training Options Allows you to configure DDR Training options. DDR Security Allows you to configure DDR Security options. DDR PMIC Configuration Allows you to configure DDR PMIC options. DDR Miscellaneous Allows you to configure DDR Miscellaneous options.
Enable AER Cap [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Early Link Speed [Auto] Configuration options: [Gen1] [Gen2] [Auto] Hot Plug Handling Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [OS First] [Firmware First] [System Firmware Intermediary] [Auto] Hot Plug Allow FF in Synchronous [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Presence Detect Select Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [OR] [AND] [Auto] Data Link Feature Cap [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CV Test
FCH Common Options I3C/I2C Configuration Options Allows you to configure I3C/I2C options. SATA Configuration Options Allows you to configure SATA options. USB Configuration Options Allows you to configure USB options. AC Power Loss Options Allows you to configure AC power loss options. UART Configuration Options Allows you to configure UART options. ESPI Configuration Options Allows you to configure ESPI options. FCH RAS Options Allows you to configure FCH RAS options.
SOC Miscellaneous Control ABL Console Out Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The following items appear only when ABL Console Out Control is set to [Enabled].
CXL ASPM [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CXL vLSM Power Management Allows you to configure vLSM Power Management options. CXL Encryption [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Temp Gen5 Advertisement [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 3.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard X710 LAN Configuration LAN1/LAN2 LAN Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.
Bits per second [115200] Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8] 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.
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection EMS [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear 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.
3.5.6 CPU Configuration SVM Mode [Enable] This item allows you enable or disable CPU Virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] Node Information This item allows you to view memory information related to the selected node. 3.5.
VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PERR# Generation [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SERR# Generation [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Re-Size BAR Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] SR-IOV Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BME DMA Mitigation [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] P
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3.5.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled].
3.5.11 APM Configuration Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
3.5.13 T1s Auth Allows you to configure the Server Certificate Authority (CA). Server / Client CA Configuration 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.
3.6 Chipset menu The Chipset menu items allow you to change the Chipset settings. PCIe Link Training Type [1 Step] This item allows you to select PCIe Link Training in 1 or 2 steps. Configuration options: [1 Step] [2 Step] PCIe Compliance Mode [Off] This item allows you to turn the PCIe Compliance Mode on or off. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PCH Configuration SB Debug Configuration Allows you to configure SB Debug options.
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: [On] [Off] Boot Logo Display [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Quiet Boot option.
3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item and press to display the submenu. Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility. Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. ASUS SMBIOS Viewer Allows you to run ASUS SMBIOS Viewer. ASUS Storage Viewer Allows you to run 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. 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 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters.
3.12 Exit menu The 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 the system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Reset Reset system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes Save changes done so far to any of the setup options.
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.
ESC8000A-E12 block diagram Up to 4800 (2DPC) Up to 4800 (2DPC) DDR5 DDR5 CPU1 DDR5 GENOA Processor DDR5 DDR5 UPI UPI 80 Lanes x16 Gen5 PCIe G5 x16 (GPU3) x16 Gen5 PCIe G5 x16 (NIC02) PCIe Switch DDR5 DDR5 GENOA Processor DDR5 Up to TDP 400W DDR5 DDR5 80 Lanes UPI x16 Gen5 PCIe G5 x16 (GPU4) x16 Gen5 x16 Gen5 x16 Gen5 PCIe Switch x16 Gen5 PCIe G5 x16 (GPU2) x16 Gen5 PCIe G5 x16 (NIC01) x16 Gen5 PCIe Switch x8 Gen5 NVMe 1/2 Riser x8 (Optional) M.
Q-Code table ACTION PHASE SEC Start up Security Phase PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) POST CODE 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0A 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E 0x0F 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17 0x18 0x19 0x1A 0x1B 0x1C 0x1D 0x1E 0x1F 0x20 0x21 0x22 0x23 0x24 0x25 0x26 0x27 0x28 0x29 0x2A 0x2B 0x2C 0x2D 0x2E 0x2F 0x30 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x38 0x39 0x3A TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress error er
ACTION PHASE PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) POST CODE 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 0x3E 0x3F 0x40 0x41 0x42 0x43 0x44 0x45 0x46 0x47 0x48 0x49 0x4A 0x4B 0x4C 0x4D 0x4E 0x4F 0x50 0x51 0x52 0x53 0x54 0x55 0x56 0x57 0x58 0x59 0x5A 0x5B 0x5C 0x5D 0x5E 0x5F 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x64 0x65 0x66 0x67 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x6B 0x6C 0x6D 0x6E 0x6F 0x70 0x71 0x72 0x73 0x74 0x75 0x76 0x77 0x78 0x79 0x7A 0x7B 0x7C TYPE error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error err
ACTION PSP Boot PHASE POST CODE TYPE 0x7D error 0x7E 0x7F 0x80 error error error 0x81 error 0x82 error 0x83 0x84 error error 0x85 error DESCRIPTION Bootloader detects BIOS request boot from SPI-ROM, which is unsupported for PSB.
ACTION PSP Boot Quick VGA PHASE POST CODE 0xBB 0xBC 0xBD 0xBE 0xBF 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 0xC4 0xC5 0xC6 0xC7 0xC8 0xC9 0xCA 0xCB 0xCC 0xCD 0xCE 0xCF 0xD0 0xD1 0xD2 0xD3 0xD4 0xD5 0xD6 0xD7 PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post 0xD8 Codes) 0xD9 0xDA 0xDB 0xDC 0xDD 0xE0 0xE2 0xE3 0xE4 0xE5 0xE6 0xE7 0xE8 0xE9 0xEA 0xEB 0xEC 0xED 0xEE 0xEF 0xF0 0xF1 0xF2 0xF3 0xF4 0xF5 0xF6 0xF7 0xFF 0x10 0x11 PEI(Pre-EFI Initialization) phase 0x15 0x19 TYPE error error error error error error error error error error error err
ACTION PHASE Quick VGA DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase Normal boot BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase Operating system phase ASUS ESC8000A-E12 POST CODE 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x3B 0x4F 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x70 0x71 0x72 0x78 0xD0 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x96 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0xb3 0xb4 0xb6 0xb7 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0x00~0xFF 0xA8 0xA9 0xAB 0xAD 0xAA 0xAC TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress
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