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  • Page 1 RS720A-E9-RS24V2 2U 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: Table Of Contents

    Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3 ....2-18 2.5.4 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 4 ....2-20 2.5.5 Replacing the ASUS PIKE II card ..........2-22 2.5.6 Configuring an expansion card ..........2-25 2.5.7 Installing Mezzanine cards ............
  • 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 Performance Tuning menu ..............5-10 Advanced menu ..................5-11 5.5.1 Trusted Computing..............5-12 5.5.2 PSP Firmware Versions ............5-12 5.5.3 APM Configuration ..............5-12 5.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration ............5-13 5.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ..........5-14 5.5.6 CPU Configuration ..............5-17 5.5.7 PCI Subsystem Settings ............
  • Page 6 Contact information menu ............6-4 AMD chipset device software installation ..........6-5 ® Installing the Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters driver ......6-6 VGA driver installation ................6-8 Appendix KNPP-D32-R block diagram ................... A-2 Notices ........................A-3 ASUS contact information ..................A-6...

  • 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: 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 9 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: Chapter 1: 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

    System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name RS720A-E9-RS24V2 Chassis ASUS R2P-A-R22475 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS KNPP-D32-R Server Board 1 x 800W/1200W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply 1 x SAS/SATA back panel Component 24 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch Storage Device Trays...

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 features the ASUS KNPP-D32-R server board. The server supports AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS720A-E9-RS24V2 Motherboard KNPP-D32-R 2 x Socket SP3 (LGA 4094) Processor Support AMD EPYC™...
  • Page 14 Management Hardware Solution Software ASUS Control Center (Classic) OS Support Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, C-Tick, FCC(Class A) 750 mm x 444 mm x 88 mm (2U) Dimension (Depth x Width x Height) 29.52”...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    Power button VGA port • * This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only. • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.

  • Page 16: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. Redundant Power supply ASUS KNPP-D32-R Server Board System fans SATA/SAS back panel 24 x 2.5” storage device trays Front panel (hidden) Asset tag (hidden) The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.

  • Page 17: Led Information

    With the onboard ASMB8-iKVM: a hardware monitor event is indicated No LAN connection LAN LEDs Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present Location switch is pressed Location LED Normal status (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2...

  • Page 18: Storage Device Status Led

    1.7.2 Storage device status LED Green LED Red LED SATA/SAS Storage Device LED Description GREEN SATA/SAS storage device power ON Storage device has failed and should be swapped immediately GREEN/RED Blinking RAID rebuilding GREEN/RED Blinking Locate GREEN/RED Storage device not found GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS storage device...

  • Page 19: 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2...
  • Page 20 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 21 0xD7 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2 1-11...
  • Page 22 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 23: Chapter 2: 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 24: Chassis Cover

    Chassis cover Removing the rear cover To remove the rear cover: Remove the six (6) screws on the rear cover with a Phillips screwdriver. Push and hold the cover buttons down, then slide the rear cover towards the rear to disengage it from the chassis.

  • Page 25: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
  • Page 26 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 27 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2...
  • Page 28 Twist each of the four screws with a Phillips 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. Reinstall the air ducts then secure the air ducts with the screws removed in step 2. Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 29: 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2...

  • Page 30: Memory Configurations

    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.

  • Page 31: Installing A Dimm On 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2...

  • Page 32: Storage Devices

    The system supports twenty-four (24) 2.5” 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 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device: Switch the secure lock upward then pull the tray lever outward.
  • Page 33 Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the storage device tray in place. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other SATA/SAS storage devices. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 2-11...

  • Page 34: Expansion Slot

    Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 x8 (ASUS PIKE II card by default) x8 (ASUS PIKE II card by default) Riser card bracket 2 Riser card bracket 2 supports PCIe Gen3 slots 4-5 top to bottom. Slot 4 can be auto-switch to x16 mode when x16 card is populated whereas slot 5 will be disabled.
  • Page 35 Slot 7 Riser card bracket 4 Riser card bracket 4 supports PCIe Gen3 slot 8. PCIe slot Operation mode Slot 8 OCP Mezzanine slot OCP Mezzanine slot supports PCIe Gen3 x16. PCIe slot Operation mode OCP Mezzanine ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 2-13...

  • Page 36: Installing An Expansion Card To Riser Card Bracket 1

    2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 The pre-installed riser card bracket 1 on the PCIE1 slot supports Full-Height (FH) and Half- Length (HL) PCIE x16 expansion cards. To install an expansion card to the riser card bracket 1: Remove the screw that secures the riser card bracket 1 to the chassis.
  • Page 37 Install the riser card bracket 1 and the PCIE expansion card assembly into the PCIE1 slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket 1 is firmly seated in place. Secure the riser card bracket 1 to the chassis with the screw removed in step 1. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 2-15...

  • Page 38: Installing An Expansion Card To Riser Card Bracket 2

    2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2 To install an expansion card on the riser card bracket 2: Remove the two screws that secure the riser card bracket 2 to the chassis. Remove the screw that secures Riser card bracket 2 the riser card bracket 2 to the motherboard.
  • Page 39 2 is firmly seated in place. Secure the riser card bracket 2 to the motherboard with the screw removed in step 2. Secure the riser card bracket 2 to the chassis with the screws removed in step 1. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 2-17...

  • Page 40: Installing An Expansion Card To Riser Card Bracket 3

    2.5.3 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3 To install an expansion card on the riser card bracket 3: Remove the two screws that secure the riser card bracket 3 to the chassis. Firmly hold the riser card bracket 3, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIE4 slot on the motherboard.
  • Page 41 Install the riser card bracket 3 and the PCIE expansion card assembly into the PCIE4 slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket 3 is firmly seated in place. Secure the riser card bracket 3 to the chassis with the screws removed in step 1. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 2-19...

  • Page 42: Installing An Expansion Card To Riser Card Bracket 4

    2.5.4 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 4 To install an expansion card to the riser card bracket 4: Remove the riser card bracket 1 and riser card bracket 2. For more information, refer to section 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 and 2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2.
  • Page 43 Riser card bracket 4 Move the metal lock downward to secure the riser card bracket 4 and the PCIE expansion card assembly to the chassis. Secure the metal lock to the chassis with the screw removed in step 2. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 2-21...

  • Page 44: Replacing The Asus Pike Ii Card

    2.5.5 Replacing the ASUS PIKE II card To replace the pre-installed ASUS PIKE II card on the riser card bracket 1: Remove the screw that secures the riser card bracket 1 to the chassis. Firmly hold the riser card bracket 1, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIE1 slot on the motherboard.
  • Page 45 Remove the default cable from the ASUS PIKE II card. Prepare the replacement ASUS PIKE II card. Reconnect the default cable to the replacement ASUS PIKE II card. Install the replacement ASUS PIKE II card into the riser card bracket 1 (A), then secure it with the screw (B).
  • Page 46 Install the riser card bracket 1 and the ASUS PIKE II card assembly into the PCIE1 slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket 1 is firmly seated in place. Secure the riser card bracket 1 to the chassis with the screw removed in step 1.

  • Page 47: Configuring An Expansion Card

    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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2 2-25...

  • Page 48: Installing Mezzanine Cards

    2.5.7 Installing Mezzanine cards To install a Mezzanine card: Locate the Mezzanine card connector on your motherboard. Remove the riser card bracket 1. For more information, refer to section 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1. Remove the screw from the metal cover (A), then remove the metal cover (B) from chassis.
  • Page 49 Ensure that the stand screws on the motherboard is aligned and matched to the screw holes of the Mezzanine card. Ports OCP connector Mounting hole Stand screw Stand screw Secure the Mezzanine card with four bundled screws. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 2-27...
  • Page 50 Reinstall the metal cover (A) and secure it with the screw (B). Install the riser card bracket 1 into the PCIE connector on the motherboard. For more information, refer to section 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-28...

  • Page 51: Installing M.2 (Ngff) Cards

    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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2 2-29...
  • Page 52 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.

  • Page 53: Cable Connections

    8-pin BPPWR2 power connector (from power supply to backplane) Auxiliary panel 1 connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) System fan connectors (from motherboard FAN1, 3, 5, 7 to system fans) Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 2-31...

  • Page 54: Sata/Sas Backplane Cabling

    SATA/SAS backplane cabling Backplane Connects a 8-pin plug Connects to expander board from motherboard Connects to SATA/SAS storage devices Expander board Connects to backplane Connects the data cable from the ASUS PIKE II card Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-32...

  • Page 55: Removable/Optional Components

    (C). Install the fan to the fan cage. The fan can only be installed in one direction. If the fan cannot be installed, turn it around and try again. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 2-33...

  • Page 56: Redundant Power Supply Module

    2.8.2 Redundant power supply module To replace a failed redundant power supply module: Lift up the power supply module lever. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch. Pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. PSU latch Module lever Insert the replacement power supply...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3: Installation Options

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

  • Page 58: 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 59: Installing The Tool-Less Rack Rail

    Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2...
  • Page 60 Secure the rail components to the rail using the bundled screws. Press the spring lock (A) then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on the rack post. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole on the rack post.

  • Page 61: Rail Kit Dimensions

    Rail kit dimensions 43.6mm 900mm 43.6mm 589mm ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2...
  • Page 62 Chapter 3: Installation Options...

  • Page 63: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

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

  • Page 64: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 65 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) USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (OCUUSB1) 4-23 Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) 4-12 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 4-12 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 4-15 ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2...

  • Page 66: Jumpers

    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 67 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2...
  • Page 68 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 69 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 select which LAN NCSI function to use. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2...
  • Page 70 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 71: 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2...
  • Page 72 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 73 BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 4-11...

  • Page 74: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 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 75 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2 4-13...
  • Page 76 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 77 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2 4-15...
  • Page 78 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 79 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2 4-17...
  • Page 80 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 81 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2 4-19...
  • Page 82 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 83 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2 4-21...
  • Page 84 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 85 USB 3.1 Gen 1 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2 4-23...
  • Page 86 4-24 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 87: Chapter 5: 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 88: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    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 89: 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.

  • Page 90: Bupdater Utility

    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.
  • Page 91 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform New Platform Platform : KNPP-D32-R Platform : KNPP-D32-R Version : 0215 Version : 0217 Build date: 09/13/2019 Build date: 10/02/2019 Start Programming Flash.

  • Page 92: Bios Setup Program

    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 93: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the event log settings Event Logs Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2...

  • Page 94: 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.

  • Page 95: Main Menu

    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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2...

  • Page 96: Performance Tuning Menu

    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 >>...

  • Page 97: 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. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-11...

  • Page 98: Trusted Computing

    5.5.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] 5.5.2 PSP Firmware Versions This page displays the PSP firmware versions. 5.5.3 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.

  • Page 99: Onboard Lan Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when LAN Enable is set to [JumperState]. ROM Type [Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-13...

  • Page 100: Serial Port Console Redirection

    5.5.5 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 item appears only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item.
  • Page 101 Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Resolution [80x24] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-15...
  • Page 102 Redirection After POST [Always Enable] This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 103: Cpu Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-17...
  • Page 104 SR-IOV Support [Enabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SR- IOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BME DMA Mitigation [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable re-enabling Bus Master Attribute disabled during Pci enumeration for PCI Bridges after SMM locked.

  • Page 105: Usb Configuration

    Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select time-out value for USB mass storage device Start Unit command. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-19...

  • Page 106: Csm Configuration

    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] The following item appears only when Device power-up delay is set to [Manual]. Device power-up delay in seconds [5] Allows you to set the device power-up delay in seconds.

  • Page 107: Nvme Configuration

    Configuration options: [UEFI] [Legacy] Other PCI devices [Legacy] This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. Configuration options: [UEFI] [Legacy] 5.5.10 NVMe Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-21...

  • Page 108: Sata Configuration

    5.5.11 SATA Configuration This page will display the SATA controller and drive information. 5.5.12 Network Stack Configuration Network stack [Disabled] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Network stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support.

  • Page 109: Amd Mem Configuration Status

    Set the number of times presence of media will be checked. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 50. 5.5.13 AMD Mem Configuration Status The items in this menu display the memory configuration (initialized by ABL) status. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-23...

  • Page 110: Iscsi Configuration

    5.5.14 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 111: Chipset Menu

    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. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-25...

  • Page 112: Security Menu

    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: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
  • Page 113 Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard] Restore Factory Keys This option will force the system to User Mode, and install factory default Secure Boot key databases. Reset to Setup Mode This option will delete all Secure Boot key databases from NVRAM. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-27...
  • Page 114 Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Factory Key Provision [Disabled] Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup Mode.
  • Page 115 Platform Key (PK) Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Delete] Key Exchange Keys (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures (DBX) Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Append] [Delete] Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery Signatures Configuration options: [Update] [Append] ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-29...

  • Page 116: Boot Menu

    • 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.

  • Page 117: Tool Menu

    <Enter> to display the submenu. IPMI HWM Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-31...

  • Page 118: Save & Exit Menu

    5.10 Save & Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes.

  • Page 119: Amd Cbs Menu

    Custom Core Pstates This item allows you to enable custom P-states and throttling. Damage caused by use of your AMD processor outside of specification or in excess of factory settings are not covered by your system manufacturers warranty. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-33...
  • Page 120 CCD/Core/Thread Enhancement This item allows you to set CCD/core/threads. S3 is not supported on systems where cores/threads have been removed/disabled. Prefetcher settings L1 Stream HW Prefetcher [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable L1 Stream HW Prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] L2 Stream HW Prefetcher [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable L2 Stream HW Prefetcher.

  • Page 121: Df Common Options

    This item controls the memory interleaving size. The valid values are AUTO, 256 bytes, 512 bytes, 1 Kbytes, or 2 Kbytes. This also determines the starting address of the interleave (bit 8, 9, 10, or 11). Configuration options: [256 Bytes] [512 Bytes] [1 KB] [2 KB] [Auto] ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-35...
  • Page 122 1TB remap [Auto] Attempt to remap DRAM out of the space just below the 1TB boundary. The ability to remap depends on DRAM configuration, NPS, and interleaving selection, and may not always be possible. Configuration options: [Do not remap] [Attempt to remap] [Auto] DRAM map inversion [Auto] Inverting the map will cause the highest memory channels to get assigned the lowest addresses in the system.

  • Page 123: Umc Common Option

    CAD Bus Drive Strength User Controls [Auto] This item allows you to set the CAD bus signals to Auto or Manual. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you set CAD Bus Drive Strength User Controls to [Manual]. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-37...
  • Page 124 ClkDrvStren [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [120.0 Ohm] [60.0 Ohm] [40.0 Ohm] [30.0 Ohm] [24.0 Ohm] [20.0 Ohm] AddrCmdDrvStren [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [120.0 Ohm] [60.0 Ohm] [40.0 Ohm] [30.0 Ohm] [24.0 Ohm] [20.0 Ohm] Cs0dtDrvStren [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [120.0 Ohm] [60.0 Ohm] [40.0 Ohm] [30.0 Ohm] [24.0 Ohm] [20.0 Ohm] CkeDrvStren [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [120.0 Ohm] [60.0 Ohm] [40.0 Ohm] [30.0...
  • Page 125 Address Hash Bank [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable bank address hashing. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Address Hash CS [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable CS address hashing. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-39...
  • Page 126 Address Hash RM [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable RM address hashing. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] SPD Read Optimization [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable SPD Read Optimization, if set to [Enabled], SPD reads are skipped for Reserved fields and most of upper 256 Bytes. If set to [Disabled], read all 512 SPD Bytes.
  • Page 127 This option determines which results are expected to be captured for Data Eye. Supported options are 1D Voltage Sweep, 1D Timing Sweep, 2D Full Data Eye and Worst Case Margin only. Configuration options: [1D Voltage Sweep] [1D Timing Sweep] [2D Full Data Eye] ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-41...

  • Page 128: Nbio Common Options

    Worst Case Margin Granularity [Per Chip Select] Configuration options: [Per Chip Select] [Per Nibble] Read Voltage Sweep Step Size [2] This option determines the step size for Read Data Eye voltage sweep. Configuration options: [1] [2] [4] Read Timing Sweep Step Size [1] This option supports step size for Read Data Eye.
  • Page 129 The following item appears only when you set Boost FmaxEn to [Manual]. Power Package Limit [0] This item allows you to specify the boost Fmax frequency limit to apply to all cores (MHz). NBUI RAS Common Options NBIO RAS Global Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-43...
  • Page 130 NBIO RAS Control [MCA] Configuration options: [Disabled] [MCA] [Legacy] Egress Poison Severity High [30011] Each bit set to 1 enables HIGH severity on the associated IOHC egress port. A bit of 0 indicates LOW severity. Egress Poison Severity Low [4] Each bit set to 1 enables HIGH severity on the associated IOHC egress port.
  • Page 131 Hot Plug Handling mode [Auto] This item allows you to control the Hot Plug Handling mode. Configuration options: [A0 Mode] [OS First (No Error Handling)] [OS First (Error Handling - Not Implemented)] [Firmware First (Not Implemented)] [Auto] ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-45...

  • Page 132: Ntb Common Options

    Presence Detect Select mode [Auto] This item allows you to control the Presence Detect Select mode. Configuration options: [OR] [AND] [Auto] Preferred IO [Auto] This item allows you to select the preferred IO type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you set Preferred IO to [Manual]. Preferred IO Bus [0] Configuration options: [0] –...

  • Page 133: Event Logs Menu

    Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-47...

  • Page 134: View Smbios Event Log

    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] MECI [1] The Multiple Event Count Increment is the occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass before the multiple-event counter of log entry is updated.

  • Page 135: Server Mgmt Menu

    Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle] OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-49...
  • Page 136 The following items are configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch Timer expires.
  • Page 137 Configuration Address source [Previous State] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2 5-51...
  • Page 138 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. BMC User Settings The sub-items in this configuration allow you to add, delete, or change BMC user settings. BMC Warm Reset Press <Enter> to perform a BMC Warm Reset. 5-52 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 139: Chapter 6: 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 140: 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 141: Drivers Menu Tab

    The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 6.2.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2...

  • Page 142: Manual Menu

    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 143: 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 RS720A-E9-RS24V2...

  • Page 144: Installing The Intel ® I350-Am2 Gigabit Adapters Driver

    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 145 Click Install to start the installation. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2...

  • Page 146: 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 147 Click Install to start the installation process. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2...
  • Page 148 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver Installation...

  • Page 149: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

  • Page 150: Knpp-D32-R Block Diagram

    KNPP-D32-R block diagram Appendix...

  • Page 151: Notices

    économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) ASUS RS720A-E9-RS24V2...
  • Page 152 ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
  • Page 153 ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.

  • Page 154: 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 https://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan...
  • Page 155 +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site https://www.asus.com/de/ Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/...
  • Page 156 Web site https://www.asus.com/nl/ Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=nl-nl ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site https://www.asus.com/pl/ Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=pl-pl ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) г.Москва, ул.

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