RS720Q-E9-RS8 RS720Q-E9-RS8-S 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
E16293 Revised Edition V5 February 2020 Copyright © 2020 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 Notices ....................................................................................................................... vii REACH .......................................................................................................vii Safety information..................................................................................................... viii Australia statement notice................................................................................ix About this guide......
Contents Chapter 3: 3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit........................................................................... 3-2 3.2 Rail kit dimensions..................................................................................... 3-4 Chapter 4: 4.1 Motherboard Information Motherboard and Mid plane layout............................................................ 4-2 4.1.1 Layout contents............................................................................ 4-4 4.2 Jumpers..........
Contents 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.5.6 Onboard LAN Configuration....................................................... 5-17 5.5.7 APM........................................................................................... 5-18 5.5.8 PCI Subsystem Settings............................................................ 5-19 5.5.9 Network Stack Configuration..................................................... 5-23 5.5.10 CSM Configuration.................................................................
Contents Chapter 6: 6.1 6.2 RAID Configuration Setting up RAID........................................................................................... 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions........................................................................... 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives............................................................. 6-2 6.1.3 RAID configuration utilities........................................................... 6-2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS............
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
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.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. 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 Please take note of the product’s serial number. The Serial number contains 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx similar to the figure shown below. You need to provide the correct serial number to the ASUS Technical Support team member if you need assistance or, when requesting support.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720Q-E9-RS8 Series is a 2U server system featuring the ASUS Z11PH-D12 Server Board. The server supports Intel® Xeon® processor Scalable family plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. RS720Q-E9-RS8 Model Name RS720Q-E9-RS8-S 2 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647) per Node Processor Support / System Bus 1st Gen Intel® Xeon® processor Scalable family (Up to 165W) 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® processor Scalable family (Up to 165W) UPI 10.
Model Name RS720Q-E9-RS8 RS720Q-E9-RS8-S 8 x 2.5" Hot-swap Storage Bays* (8 NVMe Supported) HDD Bays * CPU2 is necessary in order to support front hot-swap bays. Per Node: Networking LAN Graphic VGA 1 x Dual Port Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Management Port Aspeed AST2500 64MB Per Node: 2 x USB 3.
1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays easily accessible features such as the power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and optical drive. Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.
1.5 Rear panel features RS720Q-E9-RS8 / RS720Q-E9-RS8-S PSU 2 Node 4 Node 2 PSU 1 Node 3 Node 1 When installing only two nodes, install the nodes to node slot number 1 and 3 or number 2 and 4. Z11PH-D12 (Node) DM management LAN port* LAN port 2 VGA port USB 3.0 ports Power button LAN port 1 Q-Code/Port 80 LED * This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller and for technicians only.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Front LED Boards 2. Hot-swap storage device trays 3. Backplane 4. System fan (SYS_FAN1) 5. System fan (SYS_FAN2) 6. System fan (SYS_FAN3) 7. System fan (SYS_FAN4) 8. BP_FAN1 (top) and BP_FAN2 (bottom) 9. SATA/NVMe Mid-plane (for RS720Q-E9-RS8) or SATA/SAS/NVMe Mid-plane (for RS720Q-E9-RS8-S) 10. ASUS Z11PH-D12 Server Board 11.
1.7 LED information 1.7.
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Q-Code table Action Normal boot 1-12 PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 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. DXE(Driver 69 Execution Environment) phase 6A 70 Progress NB Init. Progress NB Init. Progress SB Init. 71 Progress SB Init. 72 Progress SB Init. 78 Progress ACPI Init. 79 Progress CSM Init.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Removing the server node 1. Remove the screw located on the node latch. 2. Hold the server node lever and press the green node latch. 3. Firmly pull the server node out of the server chassis. When installing only two nodes, install the nodes to node slot number 1 and 3 or number 2 and 4. Refer to section 1.5 Rear panel features for details.
2.2 Air Duct The RS720Q-E9-RS8 series server system comes with a motherboard fan air duct to enable better air flow inside the motherboard while the system is running. Removing the air duct 1. Remove the screws securing the air duct in place. 2. Carefully lift the air duct out of the chassis. Installing the air duct Position the air duct on top of the motherboard then carefully fit it on top of the motherboard. Refer to the following illustration for the right orientation of the air duct.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 3647 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® Skylake-F/SP product family series processors. 2.3.1 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
4. Align the triangle mark on the CPU with the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier (A), install the CPU into the CPU Carrier until it clicks firmly into place (B), and then install the CPU Carrier into the heatsink until it clicks firmly in place (C). • The CPU carrier varies between CPUs, ensure to use the correct CPU carrier for the corresponding CPU. • Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier. CPU Carrier Triangle mark 2 CPU 5.
6. Twist each of the four screws with a screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one in the sequence 1, 2 then 3, 4 as shown on the heatsink to completely secure the heatsink. • The heatsink screws are T30 models. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is recommended. • When uninstalling the heatsink ensure to loosen the four screws in the sequence 3, 4 then 1, 2 as shown on the heatsink. 1 3 4 2 7. 2-6 Reinstall the air duct.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB RDIMMs or 32 GB, 64 GB LRDIMMs, and 64 GB, 128 GB LRDIMMS 3DS into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs.
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. DIMM notch DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
2.5 Storage devices The system supports two (2) hot-swap storage devices per node. The storage device installed on the drive tray connects to the Mid Plane via the backplane. To install a hot-swap storage device: Ensure that the storage devices installed correspond to the correct node. For more information on the nodes and the storage bays, please refer to 1.4 Front panel features and 1.5 Rear panel features. 1.
2-10 5. Align and insert the 2.5-inch storage device and drive tray assembly into the drive bay. 6. Repeat steps 1-6 to install the other 2.5-inch storage devices.
2.6 Expansion slots The following subsections describe the slots and expansion cards that they support. 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 The PCI Express riser card The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that supports one x16 slot (Gen3 x16 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards.
3. Remove the screw from the metal bracket on the riser card, then remove the metal brackets from the riser card. 4. Prepare the expansion card. Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure to make the necessary hardware settings. 2-12 5. Align and insert the golden finger connectors of the expansion card to the PCI-E slot connector on the riser card as shown. 6. Secure the expansion card with the screws removed earlier.
7. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCI-E slot on the motherboard. The expansion card fits in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 8. Secure the riser card with the screw that you removed earlier in step 1.
2.6.2 Installing Mezzanine cards To install a Mezzanine card: 1. Locate a Mezzanine card connector on your motherboard. 2. Prepare the Mezzanine card. 3. Insert the port of the Mezzanine card into the mounting hole on the chassis then insert the golden connector of the Mezzanine card into the OCP connector on the motherboard. Ensure that the stand screws on the motherboard is aligned and matched to the screw holes of the Mezzanine card. OCP connector 4.
2.6.3 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. See Chapter 5 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.
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Connect N4_MSASHD1 on the Backplane to N4_OCUSAS1 on the Upper Mid Plane Connect N3_MSASHD1 on the Backplane to N3_OCUSAS1 on the Lower Mid Plane Connect N2_MSASHD1 on the Backplane to N2_OCUSAS1 on the Upper Mid Plane Connect N1_MSASHD1 on the Backplane to N1_OCUSAS1 on the Lower Mid Plane Connect N4_OCUPCIE2 on the Backplane to N4_OCUPCIE2 on the Upper Mid Plane Connect N4_OCUPCIE1 on the Backplane to N4_OCUPCIE1 on the Upper Mid Plane Connect N3_OCUPCIE2 on the Backplane to N3_OCUPCIE2 on the Lower Mid P
RS720Q-E9-RS8 Backplane Upper Mid Plane 2-18 Lower Mid Plane Chapter 2: Hardware Information
Connect N4_MSASHD1 on the Backplane to N4_OCUSATA1 on the Upper Mid Plane Connect N3_MSASHD1 on the Backplane to N3_OCUSATA1 on the Lower Mid Plane Connect N2_MSASHD1 on the Backplane to N2_OCUSATA1 on the Upper Mid Plane Connect N1_MSASHD1 on the Backplane to N1_OCUSATA1 on the Lower Mid Plane Connect N4_OCUPCIE2 on the Backplane to N4_OCUPCIE2 on the Upper Mid Plane Connect N4_OCUPCIE1 on the Backplane to N4_OCUPCIE1 on the Upper Mid Plane Connect N3_OCUPCIE2 on the Backplane to N3_OCUPCIE2 on the Lower M
2.8 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 2. Power supply module Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.1 System fan To replace a system fan: 1.
2. Prepare a replacement fan of the same type and size. 3. Disconnect the system fan cable from the fan connector on the Mid Plane. 4. Lift the fan then set it aside. 5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to uninstall the other system fans.
2.8.2 Power supply module To replace a power supply unit (PSU): 2-22 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). 3. Prepare the replacement PSU. 4. 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. The combined output power varies with input voltages. Refer to the table below for details. 1600W Input Voltage 200V-240Vac, 9.5A, 47-63Hz Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 1600W 2200W Input Voltage 200V-240Vac, 12.6A, 47-63Hz Max.
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Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit The tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the server rack without the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server.
2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. 3. Press the spring lock then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on the rack post. 4. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole on the rack post. Extend the rack rail, if necessary. 5.
7. Lift the server chassis and insert into the rack rail. • Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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4.1.1 Layout contents Jumpers 4-4 Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-5 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-6 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 4-6 4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4-7 5. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) 4-7 6. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 4-8 7. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-8 8. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) 4-9 9. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 4-9 10.
4.2 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include 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. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware when it becomes corrupted. 5. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin.
6. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the ASMB9. 7. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version.
8. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is short CHASSIS# and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function. 9. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting.
10. PCH_MFG setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block.
4.3 1. Internal connectors Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
3. 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. The KEY module is purchased separately. 4. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.
5. Mezzanine PCI card connectors (MEZZPCIE1; MEZZPCIE2) The MEZZPCIE1, MEZZPCIE2, and MEZZKR1 connectors support Open Compute Project (OCP) cards. 6. Power connector This power connector connects to the Mid Plane.
4.4 1. Internal LEDs BMC LED (BMCLED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB9 is working normally. 2. • The heartbeat LED functions only when you enable the ASUS ASMB9. • Every time after the AC power is replugged, you have to wait for about 30 seconds for the system to power up. 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.
3. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated. 4. 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 in error on a server rack.
4.5 Mid Plane jumper The illustration in this section may differ between models, but the location of the jumper remains the same. 1. 12V_SEL1 jumper This jumper allows you to enhance the 12V standy when the system’s +12VSB is not enough.
Chapter 5: 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.
5.1 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 when 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.
5.1.2 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 ASUS EZ Flash Utility. Press . ASUS Tek.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.
4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z11PH-D12 Version : 0301 Build date: 11/05/2017 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : Z11PH-D12 Version : 0304 Build date: 11/22/2017 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.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. 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.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 5.2.
5.2.3 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 (Advanced, Platform Configuration, Socket Configuration, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, Security, Boot, Tool, and Save & Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 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 .
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time.
5.4 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] O ptimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of workloads.
Engine Boost [Disabled] Enable this item to boost the CPU's frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Level1] [Level2] [Level3(Max)] Overclocking [Disabled] Enable this item to increase the CPU’s clock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Level1] [Level2] [Level3(Max)] Operate with an ambient temperature of 25oC or lower for optimized performance. Please note that overclocking might cause component damage or system crashes, which may reduce the lifespan of the system and the CPU.
5.5 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. Optimized Performance Settings [Default] This option allows you to select a recommended BIOS setting to optimize performance. Asus Turbo Ratio Lock (ATRL) [Disabled] Allows you to keep the processor operating at the turbo highest frequency for maximum performance.
5.5.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State).
5.5.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled]. Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings This item becomes configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et.
Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection 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. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN1 Enable to [Enabled]. Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] Due to Intel® limitations, both Intel LAN ROM Type options should be the same when [PXE] or [iSCSI] is selected. Intel LAN2 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN2 Enable to [Enabled].
5.5.8 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Load RT32 Image [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] 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.
No Snoop [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Device No Snoop option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Maximum Payload [Auto] This option allows you to set the Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to select the value.
PCI Express Gen 2 Settings PCI Express GEN2 Device Register Settings Completion Timeout [Default] This option allows system software to modify the Completion Timeout value for device Functions which support Completion Timeout programmability. [Default] 50us to 50ms. [Shorter] Shorter timeout ranges supported by hardware will be used. [Longer] Longer timeout ranges supported by hardware will be used. [Disabled] Disable Completion Timeout.
PCI Express GEN2 Device Register Settings Target Link Speed [Auto] If supported by hardware and set to Force to X.X GT/s, for Downstream Ports, this sets an upper limit on Link operational speed by restricting the values advertised by the Upstream component in its training sequences. When Auto is selected HW initialized data will be used. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force to 2.5 GT/s] [Force to 5.0 GT/s] [Force to 8.
5.5.9 Network Stack Configuration Allows you to configure the network stack configuration. Network Stack [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created.
5.5.10 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set CSM Support to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB.
Other PCI devices [Legacy] This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] 5.5.11 NVMe Configuration You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 5.5.12 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. It cannot be recognized in boot devices list.
5.5.13 Vcore Adjust CPU1 / CPU2 Configuration options: [AUTO] [0.3438] [0.3320] [0.3203] [0.3086] [0.3008] [0.2969] [0.2852] [0.2734] [0.2617] [0.2500] [0.2383] [0.2266] [0.2148] [0.2031] 5.5.14 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5.5.15 Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU Allows you to configure the view the RAID volumes and VMD controllers on the system.
5.6 Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. Take caution when changing the settings of the Platform Configuration menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5.6.1 PCH Configuration PCH Devices Board Capability [DeepSx] [SUS_PWR_DN_ACK] Send Disabled to PCH. [DeepSx] Show DeepSx Policies. DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration.
USB Configuration USB Precondition [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable precondition work on USB host controller and root ports for faster enumeration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] XHCI Manual Mode [Disabled] This option is used by validation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when XHCI Manual Mode is set to [Enabled]. Trunk Clock Gating (BTCG) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable BTCG.
5.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to select the video type. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] PMTT ACPI Table [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PMTT ACPI Table for DDR4 only. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys.
5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. System Errors [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable System Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item is configurable only when System Errors is set to [Enabled]. Whea Settings Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support.
5.7 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings. 5.7.1 Processor Configuration Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys. To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page.
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel(R) TXT [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMX [Enabled] Enables the Vanderpool Technology. Takes effect after reboot.
5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration Numa [Enabled] This item enables or disables the Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7.3 UPI Configuration UPI General Configuration UPI Status This item displays information about the UPI status. Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the UPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode.
5.7.4 Memory Configuration Enforce POR [Auto] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Configuration options: [Auto] [POR] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the memory frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [2133] [2400] [2666] Data Scrambling for DDR4 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable data scrambling.
Memory RAS Configuration Mirror mode [Disabled] Allows you to select Mirror modes. Mirror mode will set entire 1LM/2LM memory in system to be mirrored, consequently reducing the memory capacity by half. Enabling Mirror mode will disable XPT Prefetch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirror Mode 1LM] [Mirror Mode 2LM] Mirror TAD0 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Mirror on entire memory for TAD0.
IIO-PCIE Express Global Options PCIE relaxed Ordering [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE relaxed Ordering. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration CPU P State Control Boot performance mode [Max Performance] Allows you to switch between Boot performance mode. Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager] Energy Efficient Turbo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Energy Efficient Turbo.
Package C State Control Package C State [Auto] Allows you to select Package C State. Configuration options: [C0/C1 state] [C3 state] [C6(non Retention) state] [C6(Retention) state] [No Limit] [Auto] CPU Thermal Management CPU T State Control Software Controlled T-States [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Software Controlled T-States. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Software Controlled T-States is set to [Enabled].
P0 TotalTimeThreshold Low [23] The HW switching mechanism DISABLES the performance setting (0) when the total P0 time is less than the threshold set. Configuration options: [0] - [99] P0 TotalTimeThreshold High [3a] The HW switching mechanism Enables the performance setting (0) when the total P0 time is greater than the threshold set. Configuration options: [0] - [99] 5.8 Event Logs menu 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration.
5.9 Server Mgmt menu 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are configurable only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to configure the length for the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.
5.9.2 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys. To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page.
Config Address source [Previous State] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] [DynamicBmcNonDhcp] 5.9.3 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records.
5.10 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.
Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Provision Factory Defaults [Disabled] Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Install Factory Default keys This item will install all Factory Default keys.
5.11 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Boot Logo Display [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] The following item appears only when Boot Logo Display is set to [Disabled].
5.12 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. IPMI HWM Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. Start EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. 5.13 Save & 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.
Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.
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Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
6.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS This feature allows you to do CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. • Due to chipset behavior, enabling the Intel® RSTe CPU RAID functions requires an Intel® VROC hardware key module. • Refer to section 4.3 Internal connectors for the location of the VROC_KEY1 connector. • The KEY module is purchased separately. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2.
4. Go to the Save & Exit menu > Save Changes and Reset, or press to save and reset. 5. Enter the BIOS Setup again during POST. 6. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Virtual Raid on CPU > All Intel VMD Controllers then press to display the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu. 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 6-4 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2.
6. When the Strip Size item is selected, press to select strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . The available strip size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: - RAID 0: 128 KB - RAID 10: 64 KB - RAID 5: 64 KB We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7.
6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 7.
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced.
6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties.
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. 4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 6-10 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. 2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. 3.
6.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here.
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Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both Linux® and Windows® Operating Systems.
7.1 Intel RSTe RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID driver When installing Windows® Server OS, you can load the RAID driver from a USB flash drive.
3. Click Load Driver. 4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. 6.
7-4 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue.
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 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. 7.
7.3.1 Drivers menu tab The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
7.3.3 Manual menu The Manual menu provides a list of supplementary user guides. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 7.3.4 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard.
7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows operating system. To install the Intel® chipset device software: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive.
5. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. 7. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process.
7.5 Installing the Intel® I350-AM2/I210 Gigabit Adapters driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I350-AM2/I210 Gigabits Adapter Driver on the system. To install the Intel® I350-AM2/I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver on the Windows® operating system: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
6. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections Install Wizard window appears. 7. Tick I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 8. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation. By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Windows PowerShell Module are ticked.
7-12 9. Click Install to start the installation. 10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation.
7.6 VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
7-14 5. Click Install to start the installation process. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 utility on a Windows® operating system. To install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 utility: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2.
7-16 5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 7. Select the destination folder and click Next to continue.
8. Tick the features that you would like to install and click Next to continue. 9. Click Install to start the installation process. 10. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process.
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