RS720QA-E12-RS8U 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... vi About this guide........................................................................................................ viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label.....................................................................................
Contents 2.7 2.8 Backplane and midplane cabling............................................................ 2-29 Removable/optional components............................................................ 2-31 2.8.1 System fan ................................................................................ 2-31 2.8.2 Power supply module................................................................. 2-33 2.8.3 Rail kit.....................................................................................
Contents 4.5.11 APM Configuration..................................................................... 4-27 4.5.12 AMD Mem Configuration Status................................................ 4-27 4.5.13 T1s Auth..................................................................................... 4-28 4.5.14 Third-party UEFI driver configurations....................................... 4-28 4.6 Chipset menu............................................................................................
Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Avertissement sur les batteries Lithium-Ion ATTENTION : Danger d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas correctement remplacée. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server. It includes 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 server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name RS720QA-E12-RS8U Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS K14PH-D24 Server Board 2 x 2600W Power Supply 1 x Power Sharing Board (PSB-R2HF) 1 x Backplane Board (BP8LE32G-25-R2H-D) 2 x Midplane Board (MP4LE32G-D-R2HF) Components 4 x Converter Board (CB8LX12G-R2H-B) (Optional) 4 x PCIe Riser Card - Right (RF8R-R2HF) 4 x PCIe Riser Card - Left (RF8L-R2HF) 4 x M.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720QA-E12-RS8U is a 2U server system featuring the ASUS K14PH-D24 Server Board. The server supports AMD EPYC™ 9004 series processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name RS720QA-E12-RS8U Per Node: Networking 2 x LAN Port Intel® X710-AT2 10GbE LAN controller VGA Aspeed AST2600 64MB 1 x Management Port Per Node: 2 x USB 3.
1.4 Front panel features Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. Node 2 Front Panel Node 1 Front Panel Node 1 (Bay 1 - 2) Node 3 (Bay 5 - 6) Node 2 (Bay 3 - 4) Node 4 (Bay 7 - 8) Node 4 Front Panel Node 3 Front Panel Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component. Asset tag The Asset tag is a small polyester film located on the right side of the server’s front panel.
1.5 Rear panel features RS720QA-E12-RS8U (Air-cooled SKU) Node 4 Node 2 PSU 2 Node 3 Node 1 PSU 1 K14PH-D24 (Node, air-cooled SKU) Expansion slot Expansion slot BMC Heartbeat LED Power switch/LED Q-Code/Port 80 LED VGA port X710 LAN ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Standby Power LED BMC Message LED Management LAN port* Mini DisplayPort BMC Location LED The Management LAN port is for ASUS ASMB11-iKVM only.
RS720QA-E12-RS8U (Liquid-cooled SKU) Node 4 Node 2 PSU 2 Node 3 Node 1 PSU 1 K14PH-D24 (Node, liquid-cooled SKU) Expansion slot or D2C liquid cooling module slot* BMC Heartbeat LED Expansion slot Power switch/LED Q-Code/Port 80 LED VGA port X710 LAN ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Standby Power LED BMC Message LED Management LAN port* Mini DisplayPort BMC Location LED • The D2C liquid cooling module slots require a Liquid-to-Air Coolant Distribution Unit.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Front panel boards 7. System fan (SYS_FAN3) 2. Hot-swap storage device trays 8. System fan (SYS_FAN4) 3. HDD backplane 9. Converter board 4. Power supply and power fan 10. Midplane 5. System fan (SYS_FAN1) 11. ASUS K14PH-D24 server board 6. System fan (SYS_FAN2) Ensure that the air duct is positioned on the gaps between the memory slots.
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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 Chassis cover The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. To remove the chassis cover: 2-2 1. Loosen the two screws on the sides of the chassis cover. 2. Press the two latches inwards to release the chassis cover, then lift the chassis cover to remove it from the chassis.
To install the chassis cover: 1. Place the chassis cover onto the chassis, then secure it using the two screws you removed earlier.
2.2 Server node 2.2.1 Removing a server node Hold the server node lever and press the green node latch, then pull the server node out of the server chassis. When removing a server node, do not hold onto the handles of other server nodes to reduce the risk of injury. 2.2.2 Installing a server node Align the node with the node slot on the chassis, then push the node all the way into the node slot. Visually confirm that the server node is fully inserted into the chassis after installing the server node.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount SP5 socket designed for the AMD EPYC™ 9004 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. ASUS will bear the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transitrelated.
3. Loosen the screw on the socket to open the load plate. A T20 screwdriver with a torque value of 13.5±1.0 kgf-cm is recommended. 4. Lift open the rail frame, then slide the external cap out of the rail frame. Load plate External cap Load plate Rail frame Rail frame External cap 5. 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.
6. Gently close the rail frame just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU socket. 7. 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. A T20 screwdriver with a torque value of 13.5±1.0 kgf-cm is recommended. 8. Place the heatsink on the CPU socket and make sure the heatsink screws are aligned with the CPU socket.
9. The below instructions must be followed when securing the heatsink to the motherboard. The order in which the screws should be tightened is shown both in the illustration below and on the heatsink. A. Tighten screw just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. B. Fully tighten screw C. Fully tighten the remaining screws in order from , then fully tighten screw . to A T20 screwdriver with a torque value of 12.5±2.5kg-cm is recommended. 10. Fully tighten the remaining screws for CPU1.
2.3.2 Installing the CPU and liquid cooling module 1. Refer to steps 1 to 7 in the previous section to install the CPU. 2. Remove the two (2) screws securing the left riser card to the chassis. 3. Firmly hold the left riser card, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIe x16 slot on the motherboard. 4. Remove the two (2) screws securing the right riser card to the chassis. 5. Firmly hold the right riser card, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIe x16 slot on the motherboard.
2-10 6. Align and place the liquid cooling module assembly in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration below. 7. Connect the cable to the leak detection sensor connector (WL_CON1). 8. Align and insert the right riser card into the PCIe slot on the motherboard.
9. The below instructions must be followed when securing the heatsink to the motherboard. The order in which the screws should be tightened is shown both in the illustration below and on the heatsink. A. Tighten screw just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. B. Fully tighten screw C. Fully tighten the remaining screws in order from , then fully tighten screw . to A T20 screwdriver with a torque value of 12.5±2.5kg-cm is recommended.
2-12 10. Secure the right riser card with the screws that you removed earlier. 11. Align and insert the left riser card into the PCIe slot on the motherboard, then secure it with the screws that you removed earlier.
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 RDIMMs; or 128GB, 256GB RDIMM 3DS into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM air duct from the motherboard. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
4. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clips snap back into place. Ensure that the DIMM is sitting firmly on the DIMM slot. Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. 5. 2-16 Align and install the DIMM air duct in the correct orientation.
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Remove the DIMM air duct from the motherboard. 2. Press the retaining clip 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 flips out with extra force. 4. Align and install the DIMM air duct in the correct orientation.
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 Midplane via the Backplane. 2.5.1 Installing a 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe 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 the Front panel features and Rear panel features sections. 2-18 1.
3. Place the 2.5” storage device into the tray until it clicks into place. 4. Align and insert the 2.5-inch storage device and drive tray assembly into the drive bay. 5. Repeat steps 1-4 to install any other 2.5-inch storage devices.
2.5.2 Removing a 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Installing a 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device section to remove the drive tray. 2. Push the 2.5” storage device through the openings on the bottom of the tray until the 2.5” storage device pops out of the tray. DO NOT touch the circuit board on the 2.5” storage device. Ensure to push the 2.5” storage device through the opening on the bottom of the tray. 3. 2-20 Follow step 4 of the Installing a 2.
2.6 Expansion slots The following subsections describe the slots and expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing a PCIe expansion card The onboard PCI Express slots on the motherboard comes pre-installed with two riser cards that each support one x16 slot (Gen5 x16 link) for installing low profile PCIe x16 cards.
4. Prepare the expansion card. Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make sure to make the necessary hardware settings. 5. Align and insert the golden finger connectors of the expansion card to the PCIe slot connector on the riser card as shown. 6. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. The expansion card fits in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 7.
To install a PCIe expansion card to the right riser card: 1. Please refer to steps 1 to 2 in the previous section to remove the left riser card. 2. Remove the two (2) screws securing the right riser card to the chassis. 3. Firmly hold the right riser card, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIe x16 slot on the motherboard. 4. Remove the metal bracket from the riser card. 5. Prepare the expansion card.
7. Align and insert the golden finger connectors of the expansion card to the PCIe slot connector on the riser card as shown. 8. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. The expansion card fits in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 2-24 9. Secure the riser card with the screws that you removed earlier in step 2. 10. Refer to steps 6 to 7 in the previous section to reinstall the left riser card.
2.6.2 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 the BIOS Setup chapter for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the Standard Interrupt assignments table for more information. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.6.3 Installing an M.2 card The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The M.2 card may differ depending on the M.2 card you purchased. The M.2_SLOT1 slot on the motherboard does not support hot-plug. If you wish to install or remove the M.2 baseboard and/or M.2 card, make sure to power off the system before installing or removing the M.2 baseboard and/or M.2 card. 2-26 1. Remove the screw securing the M.2 baseboard from the motherboard, then lift and remove the M.2 baseboard. 2.
3. c. Insert the tool-less retaining clip into one of the indicated holes depending on the length of the M.2 card. d. Rotate the tool-less retaining clip so that the arrow on the clip is pointing away from the M.2 slot. Push the latch on the tool-less retaining clip away from the M.2 slot, then insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot.
2-28 4. (optional) Repeat steps 2-3 to install an M.2 card to the rear of the M.2 baseboard. 5. Align and insert the M.2 baseboard into the M.2_SLOT1 slot on the motherboard, then push down until the M.2 baseboard is securely seated in the slot. 6. Secure the M.2 baseboard to the system using the screw removed previously.
2.7 Backplane and midplane cabling Remove the top cover before configuring the backplane and midplane cabling. For more information, see the Chassis cover section.
Connect N4_SLIMPCIE1 and N4_SLIMPCIE2 on the Backplane to N3_MCIO1 on the Upper Midplane Connect N3_SLIMPCIE1 and N3_SLIMPCIE2 on the Backplane to N3_MCIO1 on the Lower Midplane Connect N2_SLIMPCIE1 and N2_SLIMPCIE2 on the Backplane to N1_MCIO1 on the Upper Midplane Connect N1_SLIMPCIE1 and N1_SLIMPCIE2 on the Backplane to N1_MCIO1 on the Lower Midplane Connect N4_SLIMSAS1 on the Backplane to SLIMSAS1 on the Converter Board for Node 4 Connect N3_SLIMSAS1 on the Backplane to SLIMSAS1 on the Converter Board f
2.8 Removable/optional components This section describes installation or removal instructions for the following components: 1. System fans 2. Power supply module 3. Rail kit Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.1 System fan To replace a system fan: 1. Remove the rear chassis cover. For more information, see the Chassis cover section. 2. Prepare a replacement fan of the same type and size. 3.
2-32 5. Insert the replacement fan into the fan compartment. 6. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the midplane. For more information on the fan connector locations, see the Backplane and Midplane cabling section. 7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to replace the other system fans.
2.8.2 Power supply module To replace a power supply unit (PSU): 1. Lift up the PSU lever (A), then press the PSU latch (B) and carefully pull the PSU out of the system chassis using the PSU lever (C) while the PSU latch is still pressed down. 2. Prepare the replacement PSU. 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. The combined output power varies with input voltages. Refer to the table below for details. 2600W Input Voltage 220-240Vac, 16A, 50/60Hz 240Vac, 16A, 50/60Hz 2.8.3 Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 2600W • To enable the hot-swap feature (redundant mode), keep the total power consumption of the system under the maximum output power of an individual power supply module.
Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
WL_CON1 K14PH-D24 PSON#_EN1 PSU_BREAK_EN1 PCIE2 CLRTC1 BMC_JTAG_EN1 CPLD_JTAG1 BIOS_CS#_1 BIOS_RST#_1 PCIE1 CPU1_DDR5 DIMM_H1 (64bit, 288-pin module) CPU1_DDR5 DIMM_I1 (64bit, 288-pin module) CPU1_DDR5 DIMM_J1 (64bit, 288-pin module) CPU1_DDR5 DIMM_K1 (64bit, 288-pin module) CPU1_DDR5 DIMM_L1 (64bit, 288-pin module) CPU2_DDR5 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) CPU2_DDR5 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) CPU2_DDR5 DIMM_C1 (64bit, 288-pin module) CPU2_DDR5 DIMM_D1 (64bit, 288-pin module) CPU2_DDR5
Central Processing Unit (CPU) Page 1. 3-4 CPU socket(s) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Page 1. 3-5 DIMM sockets Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 3-6 2. BMC setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 3-7 3. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 3-7 4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 3-8 5. VGA setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3-8 6. LAN controller settings (3-pin LAN_SW1-2) 3-9 7. Heatsink type setting (3-pin HS_TYPE1) 3-10 8. LC_SKU (3-pin LC_SKU) 3-10 9.
3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount SP5 socket designed for the AMD EPYC™ 9004 series processors.
3.3 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) The motherboard comes with twenty four (24) Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
3.4 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. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the ASMB11. 3. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to set the motherboard (node) to immediately respond to PSU alert events.
4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). 5. VGA setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA.
6. LAN Controller settings (3-pin LAN_SW1-2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard LAN1 or LAN2. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
7. Heatsink Type setting (3-pin HS_TYPE1) This jumper should be set according to the type of heatsink installed. 8. LC_SKU setting (3-pin LC_SKU) This jumper should be set according to the type of cooling solution (liquid cooled or air cooled SKU).
9. PSU_BREAK_EN1 setting (3-pin PSU_BREAK_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable 2+0 plus mode for the installed PSUs.
3.5 1. Internal connectors Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 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. Power connector This power connector connects to the Midplane. 4. Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) module connector (ROT_CON) This connector allows you to connect a PFR module to enable platform firmware resilience functions.
5. 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 to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the function. 6. Leak detection sensor connector (4-pin WL_CON1) This connector allows you to connect a compatible leak detection sensor.
3.6 1. Internal LEDs Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard components. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. BMC Heartbeat LED (BMCLED1) The BMC Heartbeat will blink continuously when BMC is operating normally.
3. BMC Location LED (LOCLED1) When the locator button is pressed, both the front and rear Location LEDs of the system will light up. 4. BMC Message LED (MESLED1) When an error occurs, both the front and rear Message LEDs of the system will light up.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive if the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 4.1.
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu, then select Start ASUS EZ Flash. Press . ASUSTek.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in the Managing and updating your BIOS section. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.
Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item then press . Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, and language settings. System Language Allows you to set the system language. System Date [MM/DD/YYYY] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [HH:MM:SS] Allows you to set the system time.
4.4 Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for different scenarios. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] Optimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of workloads.
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.
4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4.5.1 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device.
4.5.2 Redfish Host Interface Settings Redfish [Enabled] 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 4.5.
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.
CPU Speculative Store Modes [Auto] Configuration options: [Balanced] [More Speculative] [Less Speculative] [Auto] 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. Probe Filter Allows you to configure Probe Filter options. DF Watchdog Timer Interval [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [41ms] [166ms] [334ms] [669ms] [1.34 seconds] [2.
DDR Bus Configuration Allows you to configure DDR Bus options. 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. DDR PHY (CMN) Allows you to configure DDR PHY (CMN) options.
PCIe Ten Bit Tag Support [Auto] Allows you to enable PCIe ten bit tags for supported devices. Support is disabled if this option is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] SMU Common Options Allows you to configure SMU Common options. NBIO RAS Common Options Allows you to configure NBIO RAS Common options.
Multi Auto Speed Change on Last Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] PCIe Link Speed Capability [Gen5] Configuration options: [Maximum speed] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] [Auto] RTM Margining Support [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] EQ Bypass to Highest Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] nBif Common Options Allows you to configure nBif Common options.
NTB Common Options Socket-0 P0/Socket-0 P2/Socket-0 G0/Socket-0 G2 NTB Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The following items appear only when NTB Enable is set to [Enabled]. Start Lane Allows you to set the NTB start lane. End Lane Allows you to set the NTB end lane.
Workload Tuning Workload Profile [Auto] Allows you to set the workload profile.
4.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard X710 LAN Configuration LAN Enable [LAN1, LAN2 Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [LAN1 Enabled Only] [LAN1, LAN2 Enabled] 4.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled]. Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to set the terminal type.
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.
4.5.6 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. 4.5.
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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4.5.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled].
4.5.11 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.
4.5.13 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.
4.6 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.
4.7 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.
4.8 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.
4.9 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.
4.10 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 4.10.1 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.
4.11 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 Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10] Enter the value between 1 to 30 minutes to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.
4.11.1 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] 4.11.2 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters.
4.12 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.
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Chapter 5: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
5.1 Running the Support DVD The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your motherboard. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit 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.
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Block diagram DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 Channel A DDR5 up to 5200 (1DPC) Channel A DDR5 up to 5200 (1DPC) DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 Channel B DDR5 up to 5200 (1DPC) Channel B DDR5 up to 5200 (1DPC) DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 Channel C DDR5 up to 5200 (1DPC) Channel C DDR5 up to 5200 (1DPC) DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 Channel D DDR5 up to 5200 (1DPC) Channel D DDR5 up to 5200 (1DPC) DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 1 DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DI
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 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 Progress Progress
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. • 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.
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Safety Precautions Accessories that came with this product have been designed and verified for the use in connection with this product. Never use accessories for other products to prevent the risk of electric shock or fire. 安全上のご注意 付属品は当該専用品です。他の機器には使用しないでください。機器の破損もしくは、火災や感電 の原因となることがあります。 Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support.
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