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Asus RS700A-E9-RS12 User Manual

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  • Page 1 RS700A-E9 Series RS700A-E9-RS4 RS700A-E9-RS12 1U Rackmount Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...
  • Page 3 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card ..........2-20 2.5.4 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card on the riser card bracket (for RS700A-E9-RS12 only) ......2-22 2.5.5 Installing ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink cards to the butterfly riser card bracket (optional for RS700A-E9-RS12) ....2-24 2.5.6...
  • Page 4 Internal LEDs ....................4-9 Internal connectors .................. 4-12 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Managing and updating your BIOS ............5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..............5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ............... 5-4 BIOS setup program .................. 5-6 5.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents Advanced menu ..................5-10 5.4.1 Trusted Computing..............5-11 5.4.2 PSP Firmware Versions ............5-11 5.4.3 APM ..................5-12 5.4.4 Smart Settings................5-13 5.4.5 NCT6793D Super IO Configuration .......... 5-13 5.4.6 Onboard LAN Configuration ............5-14 5.4.7 Serial Port Console Redirection ..........5-15 5.4.8 CPU Configuration ..............
  • Page 6 I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters driver ......6-6 VGA driver installation ................6-8 Appendix KNPP-D32 block diagram ..................A-2 Notices ........................A-3 Canadian Department of Communications Statement .........A-4 REACH ....................A-4 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ............A-4 Australia statement notice ................A-4 ASUS contact information ..................A-5...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 8: Laser Safety Information

    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. Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    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: Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 10 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products.

  • Page 11: Product Introduction

    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.

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    8 x System Fans (40 mm x 40 mm x 56 8 x System Fans (40 mm x 40 mm x 56 1 x PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card 1 x RS700A-E9-RS4 Support CD 1 x RS700A-E9-RS12 Support CD 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x Bag of Screws Accessories...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS RS700A-E9 Series features the ASUS KNPP-D32 server board. The server supports AMD EPYC™ 7000 Series processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS700A-E9-RS4 RS700A-E9-RS12 Motherboard KNPP-D32 AMD EPYC™ 7000 Series Processor Support xGMI (External Global Memory Interface Link) (Integrated I/O –...
  • Page 14 Server 2012 R2 ® Windows Server 2016 ® RedHat Enterprise Linux ® SuSE Linux Enterprise Server ® OS Support CentOS Ubuntu VMware Citrix XenServer * Refer to http://www.asus.com for the latest OS support. (continued on the next page) Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 15 Rating: 100-127Vac/200-240Vac, 9.4A/4.72A, 47-63Hz Class I or by region) 240Vdc, 4.6A (240Vdc only for China) Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C Environment Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 60°C Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Features

    Asset tag USB ports LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED Reset button Location button Message LED Power button Storage device LED RS700A-E9-RS12 Bay 10 Bay 12 Rack screw Bay 1 Bay 3 Bay 5 Bay 7 Bay 9 Bay 11...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Features

    I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. Expansion slots Expansion slot LAN port 2 USB ports Power button Storage device LED Q-Code LED Message LED Location LED LAN port 1 *This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...

  • Page 18: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS700A-E9-RS4 Redundant Power supply ASUS KNPP-D32 Server Board System fans 4 x 3.5“ storage device trays SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) Slim type optical drive (hidden) OCP Mezzanine card (optional) Butterfly riser card...
  • Page 19 RS700A-E9-RS12 Redundant Power supply ASUS KNPP-D32 Server Board System fans 12 x 2.5” storage device trays SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane (hidden) PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card OCP Mezzanine card (optional) Butterfly riser card (2 x Gen3 x8 link) Riser card (Gen3 x16 link) Asset tag (hidden) The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive.

  • Page 20: Led Information

    LAN 4 LED Location button with LED LAN 3 LED Power button with LED LAN 2 LED Storage device LED LAN 1 LED Message LED RS700A-E9-RS12 Power button Power LED Message LED LAN 1 LED Location LED LAN 2 LED Icon...

  • Page 21: Storage Device Status Led

    GREEN SATA/SAS storage device power ON Storage device has failed and should be swapped immediately GREEN/ Blinking RAID rebuilding GREEN/ Blinking Locate GREEN/ Storage device not found GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS storage device ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 1-11...

  • Page 22: Lan (Rj-45) Leds

    1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection 1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs Storage device LED Q-Code LED Message LED Location LED...

  • Page 23: Q-Code Table

    Insufficient space for secure OS (range of free SRAM to SVC stack base) 0x37 Error SYSHUB mapping memory target type is not supported 0x38 Error Attempt to unmap permanently mapped TLB to PSP secure region (continued on the next page) ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 1-13...
  • Page 24 Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 0x39 Error Unable to map an SMN address to AXI space 0x3A Error Unable to map a SYSHUB address to AXI space 0x3B Error The count of CCXs or cores provided by bootrom is not consistent 0x3C Error Uncompressed image size doesn't match value in compressed header...
  • Page 25 Progress Enter recovery mode due to trustlet validation fail. 0xD8 Progress Enter recovery mode due to OS validation fail. 0xD9 Progress Enter recovery mode due to OEM public key not found. (continued on the next page) ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 1-15...
  • Page 26 Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 0x10 Progress PEI Core Entry 0x11 Progress PEI cache as ram CPU initial PEI(Pre-EFI Initialization) phase 0x15 Progress NB Initialization before installed memory 0x19 Progress SB Initialization before installed memory 0x32 Progress CPU POST-Memory Initialization 0x33 Progress CPU Cache Initialization...

  • Page 27: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

  • Page 28: Chassis Cover

    Chassis cover Removing the rear cover To remove the rear cover: Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the cover with a Phillips screwdriver. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. Firmly hold the cover and slide it towards the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 29: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket SP3. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink To install a CPU: Remove the rear cover. For more information, see the section Chassis cover. Remove the air ducts. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...
  • Page 30 Loosen each screw one by one in the sequence shown on the socket to open the load plate. Slightly lift open the rail frame. Load plate Rail frame External cap Slide the external cap out of the rail frame. External cap Rail frame PnP cap Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 31 Close the load plate just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU, then secure each screw one by one in the sequence shown on the socket to completely secure the load plate. The load plate screws are T20 models. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is recommended. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...
  • Page 32 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 a diagonal sequence to completely secure the heatsink. The heatsink screws are T20 models. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is recommended.

  • Page 33: System Memory

    System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 32 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...

  • Page 34: Memory Configurations

    2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB RDIMMs; 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB LRDIMMs into the DIMM sockets. If you are not sure on which slots to install the DIMMS, you can use the recommended memory configuration in this section for reference. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Start installing the DIMMs into the second slots (such as DIMM_A2 , DIMM_B2, etc.) Recommended dual CPU configuration DIMMs DIMM_P2 • • DIMM_P1 • DIMM_O2 • • • DIMM_O1 • DIMM_N2 •...

  • Page 35: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 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. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...

  • Page 36: Storage Devices

    Storage devices RS700A-E9-RS4 The system supports four (4) 2.5” or 3.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage devices. The storage device installed on the storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane (SAS storage devices require an optional ASUS PIKE II card). To install a 3.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device: Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the storage device tray. The storage device tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.
  • Page 37 Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the storage device tray in place. The storage device tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other SATA/SAS storage devices. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 2-11...
  • Page 38 To install a 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device: Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the storage device tray. The storage device tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Tray lever Spring lock Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage device tray out of the bay.
  • Page 39 Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the storage device tray in place. The storage device tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other SATA/SAS storage devices. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 2-13...
  • Page 40 RS700A-E9-RS12 The system supports twelve (12) 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices. The storage device installed on the storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS/ NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane (SAS storage devices require an optional ASUS PIKE II card). To install a 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device: Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the storage device tray. The storage device tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Spring lock...
  • Page 41 Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the storage device tray in place. The storage device tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 2-15...

  • Page 42: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot The barebone server comes with two PCIE slots - PCIE1 and PCIE2. These slots are pre- installed with a riser card bracket and a butterfly riser card bracket for installing PCIE expansion cards. You need to remove these expansion card brackets if you want to install PCIE expansion cards. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The pre-installed riser card bracket on the PCIE1 slot supports Full-Height (FH) and Half- Length (HL) PCIE x16 expansion cards.

  • Page 43: Installing An Expansion Card To The Butterfly Riser Card Bracket

    Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. 2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket The pre-installed butterfly riser card bracket on the PCIE2 slot has one PCIE x8 slot and one PCIE x16 slot. Although the PCIE x16 slot is physically longer than the PCIE x8 slot, both of these slots provides x8 Gen3 links. The PCIE x8 slot supports proprietary cards such as ASUS PIKE II series cards. Install your proprietary cards into this slot to maximize its use. To install PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 link), proprietary cards to the butterfly riser card bracket: Remove the screw that secures the butterfly riser card bracket to the chassis. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 2-17...
  • Page 44 Firmly hold the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIE x16 slot on the motherboard. Place the butterfly riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface. Remove the screws from the metal covers (A), then remove the metal covers (B) from the butterfly riser card bracket. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-18...
  • Page 45 Install the PCIE expansion cards into the butterfly riser card bracket (A), then secure the expansion cards with the screws (B). Reinstall the butterfly riser card bracket and the PCIE expansion card assembly into the PCIE connector on the motherboard (A) and secure it with the screw (B). Ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 2-19...

  • Page 46: Installing An Asus Pike Ii Card

    2.5.3 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card. If your expansion card is pre-installed with a proprietary card bracket, proceed to step 4. Card bracket Remove the two screws on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then remove the card bracket (B). Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover (proprietary card bracket) Metal cover with the two screws. Connect the mini-SAS HD cable to the ASUS PIKE II card.
  • Page 47 Remove the default cable from the motherboard and the backplane. Connect the mini-SAS HD cable to the backplane. The illustrations shown above are for reference only. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 2-21...

  • Page 48: Riser Card Bracket (For Rs700A-E9-Rs12 Only)

    2.5.4 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card on the riser card bracket (for RS700A-E9-RS12 only) The ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card pre-installed on the riser card bracket on the PCIE1 allows your server system to support NVME storage devices on Bay 9 to Bay 12. To replace an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card on the riser card bracket: Remove the OCuLink cables from its corresponding slots. OCuLink port 4 OCuLink port 3 OCuLink port 2 OCuLink port 1 Firmly hold the riser card bracket and ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card assembly, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIE x24 slot on the motherboard.
  • Page 49 (B). Install the riser card bracket and ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card assembly into the PCIE connector on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. Reconnect the OCuLink cables to its corresponding slots. OCuLink port 4 OCuLink port 3 OCuLink port 2 OCuLink port 1 ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 2-23...

  • Page 50: Riser Card Bracket (Optional For Rs700A-E9-Rs12)

    2.5.5 Installing ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink cards to the butterfly riser card bracket (optional for RS700A-E9-RS12) You can install additional ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink cards to your RS700A-E9-RS12 system via the pre-installed butterfly riser card bracket on the PCIE2 slot to support NVME storages on Bay 5 to Bay 8. To install ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink cards to the butterfly riser card bracket: Remove the screw that secures the butterfly riser card bracket to the chassis. Firmly hold the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIE x16 slot on the motherboard. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-24...
  • Page 51 Place the butterfly riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface. Remove the screws from the metal covers (A), then remove the metal covers (B) from the butterfly riser card bracket. Connect the OCuLink cables into the corresponding slots (A), install the ASUS PCIE- NVME2-OCuLink cards into the butterfly riser card bracket (B), then secure the ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink cards with the screws (C). OCuLink port 2 OCuLink port 4 OCuLink port 1 OCuLink port 3 ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 2-25...
  • Page 52 Connect the OCuLink cables to the backplane. The illustration shown above is for reference only. Reinstall the butterfly riser card bracket and the ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card assembly into the PCIE connector on the motherboard (A) and secure it with the screw (B). Ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-26...

  • Page 53: Configuring An Expansion Card

    System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 2-27...

  • Page 54: Installing Mezzanine Cards

    2.5.7 Installing Mezzanine cards To install a Mezzanine card: Locate the Mezzanine card connector on your motherboard. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIE x16 slot on the motherboard. Remove the screw from the metal cover (A), then remove the metal cover (B) from chassis.
  • Page 55 Ensure that the stand screws on the motherboard is aligned and matched to the screw holes of the Mezzanine card. OCP connector Ports Stand screws Mounting hole Secure the Mezzanine card with four bundled screws. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 2-29...
  • Page 56 Reinstall the metal cover (A) and secure it with the screw (B). Install the riser card bracket into the PCIE connector on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-30...

  • Page 57: Installing M.2 (Ngff) Cards

    To install an M.2 (NGFF) card: Locate the M.2 (NGFF) connectors on your motherboard. Top screw Stand screw Remove the top screw and the stand from the motherboard. Select an appropriate screw hole on the motherboard for your M.2 card, then secure the stand to the motherboard. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 2-31...
  • Page 58 Prepare the M.2 card. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connector of the M.2 card is inserted firmly in place and that the screw hole on the M.2 card matches the stand screw on the motherboard. Secure the M.2 card with the top screw.

  • Page 59: Cable Connections

    • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system cables 8-pin BPPWR1 power connector (from power supply to backplane) Auxiliary panel 1 connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) Auxiliary panel 2 connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) System fan connectors (from motherboard FAN1-8 to system fans) Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) OCU-USB to USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane board) ISATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane board) ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 2-33...

  • Page 60: Sata/Sas Backplane Cabling

    SATA/SAS backplane cabling RS700A-E9-RS4 Connects a 8-pin plug Connects the data cable from motherboard connected to the motherboard Connects to SATA/SAS Storage devices Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-34...
  • Page 61 RS700A-E9-RS12 Connects the data cable connected Connects the data cable connected to the to the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink optional ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card card on the riser card bracket for on the butterfly riser card bracket for Bay 5 Connects a 4-pin plug...

  • Page 62: Removable/Optional Components

    Removable/optional components This section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the following components: System fans Redundant power supply module Slim type optical drive (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. You may need to remove previously installed component or factory shipped components when installing optional components.

  • Page 63: Redundant Power Supply Module

    Module lever PSU latch Prepare the replacement power supply module. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis then push it inwards until the latch locks into place. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 2-37...

  • Page 64: Replacing Optical Drive (Optional For Rs700A-E9-Rs4)

    2.8.3 Replacing optical drive (optional for RS700A-E9-RS4) This server system supports a slim-type optical disk drive. To replace the optical disk drive: Remove the screw that secures the optical drive and set it aside. Spring lock Push the spring lock to the right (A) to remove the SATA/SAS storage device tray, then pull the tray lever outward (B).

  • Page 65: Installation Options

    Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.

  • Page 66: Tool-Less Friction Rail Kit

    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.
  • Page 67 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. Perform steps 3 to 4 for the other rack rail. Ensure that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...

  • Page 68: Rail Kit Dimensions

    Lift the server chassis and insert it 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 of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders. The illustrations shown above are for reference only.

  • Page 69: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
  • Page 70 Motherboard layout Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 71: Jumpers

    Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-13 M.2 (NGFF) card connectors (NGFF1-2) 4-20 DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-2) 4-12 Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) 4-12 USB 3.0 connectors (OCUUSB1) 4-23 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 4-15 ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...
  • Page 72 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin 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.
  • Page 73 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-2) ® These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...
  • Page 74 Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function.
  • Page 75 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). LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the LAN NCSI. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...
  • Page 76 MEZZNCSI setting (3-pin MEZZNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the MEZZ NCSI. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 77: Internal Leds

    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. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...
  • Page 78 Storage device activity LED (HDDLED1) This LED is reserved for the storage devices connected to the onboard M.2, or SATA/ SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard M.2, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated.
  • Page 79 BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 4-11...

  • Page 80: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-2) These connectors, controlled by AMD integrated SATA controller, are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA drives (SATA 1 connector is used for the optical drive by default). If the SATA M.2 (NGFF1) slot is occupied, the SSATA2 slot will be disabled. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA.
  • Page 81 This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 4-13...
  • Page 82 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB67) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to the connector, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 83 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 4-15...
  • Page 84 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 85 This 2-pin connector is for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. LAN activity LED and USB port (2-pin LAN3_LED, LAN4_LED, USB ports) These 2-pin connectors are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs and USB ports on the front panel. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 4-17...
  • Page 86 Back panel power connectors (8-pin BPPWR1-2) These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to the back panel. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. DO NOT connect VGA cards to these connectors.
  • Page 87 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. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 4-19...
  • Page 88 Mezzanine PCIE card connectors (MEZZPCIE1-2) The MEZZPCIE1-2 connector supports Open Compute Project (OCP) cards. M.2 (NGFF) card connectors (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. • This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface.
  • Page 89 Memory Card, then reboot the system to access the Memory Card. Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 4-21...
  • Page 90 OCP LAN Activity LED connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1) OCP LAN LED connector supports OCP LAN card Active LED. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. 4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 91 USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. (OCUUSB1 connector is used for the front USB panel by default). The USB port module is purchased separately. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 4-23...
  • Page 92 4-24 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 93: Bios Setup

    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.

  • Page 94: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 95: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    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: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash Utility.

  • Page 96: Bupdater Utility

    The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press <Enter>. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 97 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform New Platform Platform : KNPP-D32 Platform : KNPP-D32 Version : 0215 Version : 0217 Build date: 01/13/2017 Build date: 02/20/2017 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.

  • Page 98: Bios Setup Program

    If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press <F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 99: Bios Menu Screen

    Security Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options Save & Exit AMD CBS For configuring AMD CBS settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings For changing the Server Mgmt settings Server Mgmt To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...

  • Page 100: Menu Items

    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 (such as Advanced) 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 <Enter>.

  • Page 101: Main Menu

    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. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...

  • Page 102: Advanced Menu

    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. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 103: Trusted Computing

    5.4.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.2 PSP Firmware Versions This page displays the PSP firmware versions. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 5-11...
  • Page 104 5.4.3 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. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] W hen set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 105: Smart Settings

    Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.5 NCT6793D 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] ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 5-13...

  • Page 106: Onboard Lan Configuration

    5.4.6 Onboard LAN Configuration Intel LAN1 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Intel LAN1 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 1 ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [PXE] [iSCSI] [Disabled] Intel LAN2 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Intel LAN2 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 2 ROM Type [Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.

  • Page 107: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits per second [57600] 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] ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 5-15...
  • Page 108 Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] None [Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even [Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd [Mark] parity bit is always 1 [Space] parity bit is always 0 Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2] 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...

  • Page 109: Cpu Configuration

    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. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 5.4.8 CPU Configuration This page displays the CPU node information. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 5-17...

  • Page 110: Pci Subsystem Settings

    5.4.9 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] This option enables or disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VGA Priority [Offboard Device] This option allows you to select the priority of the VGA. Configuration options: [Offboard Device] [Onboard Device] Load RT32 Image [Disabled] This option enables or disables 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...

  • Page 111: Network Stack Configuration

    Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect time [1] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 5-19...

  • Page 112: Csm Configuration

    5.4.11 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when CSM Support is set to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 113: Nvme Configuration

    5.4.12 NVMe Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information. 5.4.13 SATA Configuration This page will display the SATA controller and drive information. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 5-21...

  • Page 114: Usb Configuration

    5.4.14 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSses Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-22...

  • Page 115: Iscsi Configuration

    Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] Allows you to select maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0-2 / Floppy / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 5.4.15 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 5-23...

  • Page 116: Chipset Menu

    Chipset menu The Chipset menu items allow you to change the Chipset settings. SMT Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the simultaneous multithreading mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Off] North Bridge Memory Configuration Memory Clock [Auto] This option allows you to select different memory clock values. Configuration options: [Auto] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] [1866MHz] [2133MHz] [2400MHz] Socket 0 Information This item displays the memory information on Socket 0. Socket 1 Information This item displays the memory information on Socket 1.

  • Page 117: Security Menu

    Administrator Password To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 5-25...

  • Page 118: User Password

    User Password To set a user password: Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear a user password: Select the Clear User Password item and press <Enter>. Select Yes from the Warning message window then press <Enter>.
  • Page 119 This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Save All Secure Boot Variables This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No. Platform Key (PK) / Key Exchange Key (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures (DBX) / Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery Signatures Configuration options: [Erase] [Set New] [Save to File] ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 5-27...

  • Page 120: Boot Menu

    Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST. 5-28...

  • Page 121: Tool Menu

    IPMI HWM Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. Start EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. Save & Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

  • Page 122: Discard Changes And Exit

    Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset Rest system setup after saving the changes.

  • Page 123: Amd Cbs Menu

    This option allows you to control IO based C-state generation and DF c-states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 5.10.2 DF Common Options Memory interleaving [Auto] This option allows you to control fabric level memory interleaving. Configuration options: [None] [Channel] [Die] [Socket] [Auto] Memory interleaving size [Auto] This option allows you to control the memory interleaving size. Configuration options: [256 Bytes] [512 Bytes] [1 KB] [2 KB] [Auto] ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 5-31...

  • Page 124: Umc Common Option

    5.10.3 UMC Common Option DRAM Memory Mapping Chipselect Interleaving [Auto] This option allows you to interleave memory blocks accross DRAM chip selects for node 0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] BankGroupSwap [Auto] This option allows you enable or disable BankGroupSwap. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 5.10.4 NBIO Common Options NB Configuration IOMMU [Auto] This option allows you enable or disable IOMMU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 125: Event Logs Menu

    Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable logging System boot event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.11.2 View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 5-33...

  • Page 126: Server Mgmt Menu

    5.12 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads.

  • Page 127: Driver Installation

    Chapter 6: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in the Windows Operating System. ®...

  • Page 128: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    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.
  • Page 129 The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 6.2.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...
  • Page 130 You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 6.2.4 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. Chapter 6: Driver Installation...

  • Page 131: Amd Chipset Device Software Installation

    ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the item AMD Software from the menu. The AMD Software window appears. Click Accept and Install to start the installation, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...
  • Page 132 Installing the Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters ® driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel I350-AM2 Gigabits Adapter ® Driver on the system. To install the Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters Driver on the Windows operating system: ®...
  • Page 133 Click Install to start the installation. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...

  • Page 134: Vga Driver Installation

    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: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.
  • Page 135 Click Install to start the installation process. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...
  • Page 136 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver Installation...
  • Page 137 Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

  • Page 138: Knpp-D32 Block Diagram

    KNPP-D32 block diagram Appendix...

  • Page 139: Notices

    The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ASUS RS700A-E9 Series...

  • Page 140: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/.

  • Page 141: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan...
  • Page 142 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923...
  • Page 143 Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address г.Москва, ул.
  • Page 144 Appendix...

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