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  • Page 1 RS720-E9-RS8/ RS8-G 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

    Contents Safety information ....................viii About this guide ......................ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction System package contents ................. 1-2 Serial number label ..................1-3 System specifications ................1-4 Front panel features ................... 1-7 Rear panel features ..................1-7 Internal features ..................1-9 LED information ..................
  • Page 4 (for RS720-E9-RS8 only) ............2-23 2.5.4 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 4 ....2-25 2.5.5 Installing GPU cards (for RS720-E9-RS8-G only) ....2-27 2.5.6 Replacing GPU cards (for RS720-E9-RS8-G only)....2-33 2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card ..........2-37 2.5.8...
  • Page 5 Contents 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 BIOS menu screen ..............5-7 5.2.2...
  • Page 6 Contents Platform Configuration menu ..............5-22 5.5.1 PCH Configuration ..............5-23 5.5.2 Miscellaneous Configuration ............. 5-25 5.5.3 Server ME Configuration ............5-25 5.5.4 Runtime Error Logging Support ..........5-26 Socket Configuration menu ..............5-26 5.6.1 Processor Configuration............5-27 5.6.2 Common RefCode Configuration ..........5-28 5.6.3 UPI Configuration ..............
  • Page 7 ..........7-8 VGA driver installation ................7-10 ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation ....7-12 Appendix Z11PP-D24 block diagram ..................A-2 Notices ........................A-3 REACH ....................A-4 Australia statement notice ................A-4 ASUS contact information ..................A-5...

  • Page 8: 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 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: 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

    (optional) 1 x PCIE-NVME4-OCuLINK Card (optional) 1 x PCIE-NVME2-OCuLINK Card (optional for model with rear bay) 1 x RS720-E9-RS8 Support CD 1 x RS720-E9-RS8-G Support CD 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x Bag of Screws Accessories 2 x CPU Heatsink...

  • Page 13: Serial Number Label

    The product’s serial number contains 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx and printed on the sticker at the server's front cover. The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from the ASUS Technical Support team. RESET RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...

  • Page 14: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G features the ASUS Z11PP-D24 server board. The server supports Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family Series (Intel Xeon Scalable Processors ® ® ® ® Family Series with OMNI-PATH FABRIC supported on CPU2) plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
  • Page 15 Optional: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card Disk Controller Controller ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card 12G SAS Support Front bays: 8 x 2.5”/3.5” Hot-swap Storage Device Bays (4 x SATA/SAS + 4 x SATA/SAS/NVMe)
  • Page 16 OS Support Scientific Linux Ubuntu Fedora VMware Citrix XenServer * Refer to http://www.asus.com for the latest OS support. 750 mm x 444 mm x 88 mm (2U) Dimension (Depth x Width x Height) 29.52” x 17.48” x 3.46” 1+1 Redundant...

  • Page 17: Front Panel Features

    VGA port Expansion card slot • * 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 18 VGA port Expansion card slot • * 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 19: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS720-E9-RS8 (without rear bay model) Redundant Power supply ASUS Z11PP-D24 Server Board System fans SATA/SAS back panel 8 x 2.5”/3.5” storage device trays Front panel (hidden) Asset tag (hidden) The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive.
  • Page 20 RS720-E9-RS8 (with rear bay model) Redundant Power supply ASUS Z11PP-D24 Server Board System fans SATA/SAS back panel 8 x 2.5”/3.5” storage device trays Front panel (hidden) Asset tag (hidden) 2 x 2.5” storage device trays 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 21 RS720-E9-RS8-G Redundant Power supply ASUS Z11PP-D24 Server Board GPU fans System fans SATA/SAS back panel 8 x 2.5”/3.5” 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 22: Led Information

    LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Message LED LAN LEDs Storage device access LED RESET RESET button Location button Power button Icon Display status Description Power LED System power ON No activity Storage device access LED Blinking Read/write data into the storage device System is normal;...

  • Page 23: Storage Device Status Led

    Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS storage device 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 ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 1-13...

  • Page 24: Q-Code Table

    1.7.4 Q-Code table Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 0x01 Progress First post code 0x02 Progress Load BSP microcode 0x03 Progress Perform early platform Initialization SEC Start up Security Phase 0x04 Progress Set cache as ram for PEI phase 0x05 Progress Establish Stack 0x06...
  • Page 25 Error in checksum from wrapped Knoll/Prom keys 0x9C Error Knoll returned an invalid response to a command 0x9D Error Bootloader failed in Knoll Send Command function 0x9E Error No Knoll device found by verifying MAC (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 1-15...
  • Page 26 Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 0xA0 Progress Bootloader successfully entered C Main 0xA1 Progress Master initialized C2P / slave waited for master to init C2P 0xA2 Progress HMAC key successfully derived 0xA3 Progress Master got Boot Mode and sent boot mode to all slaves 0xA4 Progress SpiRom successfully initialized...
  • Page 27 BIOS Setup Utility password verify 0xA9 Progress BIOS Setup Utility start 0xAB Progress BIOS Setup Utility input wait 0xAD Progress Ready to boot event 0xAE Progress Legacy boot event 0xAA Progress APIC mode Operating system phase 0xAC Progress PIC mode ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 1-17...
  • Page 28 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Chassis Cover

    Chassis cover Removing the rear cover To remove the rear cover: Remove the screw 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. Lift the rear cover to completely remove it from the chassis.

  • Page 31: 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 32 Align the triangle mark on the CPU with the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier (A), then install the CPU into the CPU Carrier until it clicks firmly into place (B), and then install the CPU Carrier into the heatsink until it clicks firmly in place (C). CPU Carrier Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier.
  • Page 33 Reinstall the air ducts (A), and then secure the air duct with the air duct screw removed in step 2 (B). ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...

  • Page 34: System Memory

    System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 24 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 35: Memory Configurations

    DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 • 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • 8 DIMMs • • 12 DIMMs • • • 16 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • 20 DIMMs 24 DIMMs • • • • • • ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...
  • Page 36 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • • • 8 DIMMs 12 DIMMs • • • 16 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • 20 DIMMs 24 DIMMs • • •...

  • Page 37: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM. Locked Retaining Clip 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 RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...

  • Page 38: Storage Devices

    The system supports eight (8) 2.5” or 3.5” hot-swap storage devices on the front panel, and two (2) additional 2.5” hot-swap storage devices on the rear panel (for RS720-E9-RS8 only). 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).
  • Page 39 Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the tray in place. The tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other storage devices. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-11...
  • Page 40 To install a 3.5” hot-swap storage device to the front panel: Push the spring lock to the right (A), then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the tray. The tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Tray lever Spring lock Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the...
  • Page 41 Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the tray in place. The tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other storage devices. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-13...
  • Page 42 To install a 2.5” hot-swap storage device to the rear bay (for RS720-E9-RS8 only): Push the spring lock to the right (A), then pull the tray lever outward (B) Spring lock to release the tray. The tray ejects Tray lever slightly after you pull out the lever.
  • Page 43 Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the tray in place. The tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other storage devices. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-15...

  • Page 44: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot The barebone server comes with four pre-installed riser cards or three pre-installed riser cards with the rear 2.5" storage device bay. You need to remove these expansion card brackets if you want to install PCIE expansion cards. RS720-E9-RS8 (without rear bay model) Riser card 3 Riser card 2 Riser card 1 Riser card 4 OCP Mezzanine RS720-E9-RS8 (with rear bay model) 2.5”...
  • Page 45 Slot 2 x16 (NVMe 4 port riser card by option) Slot 3 x8 (ASUS PIKE II card by option) x8 (ASUS PIKE II card by option) 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. PCIe slot Operation mode Slot 4 Slot 5 ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-17...
  • Page 46 Riser card bracket 3 Riser card bracket 3 supports PCIe Gen3 slots 6-7 top to bottom. Slot 7 can be auto-switch to x16 mode when x16 card is populated whereas slot 6 will be disabled. PCIe slot Operation mode Slot 6 Slot 7 Riser card bracket 4 Riser card bracket 4 supports PCIe Gen3 slot 8. PCIe slot Operation mode Slot 8...
  • Page 47 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. Riser card bracket 1 ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-19...
  • Page 48 Remove the screw from the metal cover (A), then remove the metal cover (B) from the riser card bracket 1. Metal cover Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket 1 (A), then secure the expansion card with the screw (B). 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.
  • Page 49 2, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIE3 slot on the motherboard. Remove the screw from the metal cover (A), then remove the metal cover (B) from the riser card bracket 2. Metal cover ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-21...
  • Page 50 Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket 2 (A), then secure the expansion card with the screw (B). Install the riser card bracket 2 and the PCIE expansion card assembly into the PCIE3 slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket 2 is firmly seated in place. Secure the riser card bracket 2 to the motherboard with the screw removed in step 2.

  • Page 51: Installing An Expansion Card To Riser Card Bracket 1

    2.5.3 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3 (for RS720-E9-RS8 only) To install an expansion card to 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 52 Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket 3 (A), then secure the expansion card with the screw (B). 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. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-24...

  • Page 53: Installing An Expansion Card To Riser Card Bracket 4

    1, 2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2, and 2.5.5 Installing GPU cards. Remove the screw that secures the metal lock to the chassis. Metal lock Lift the metal lock upward. Remove the metal cover from the Metal cover chassis. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-25...
  • Page 54 Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket 4. 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. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-26...

  • Page 55: Installing Gpu Cards (For Rs720-E9-Rs8-G Only)

    2.5.5 Installing GPU cards (for RS720-E9-RS8-G only) To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 2: Remove the two screws that secure the riser card bracket 2 to the chassis. Riser card bracket 2 Lift the strap and then pull it up...
  • Page 56 (Optional) Prepare the GPU card dongle, then connect it to the GPU power cable as shown. GPU card dongle GPU power cable Connect the GPU power cable or GPU card dongle to the connector on the GPU card. Align the GPU air duct to the GPU card and pass the GPU power cable (or power cable and dongle) through the notched area...
  • Page 57 GPU card assembly into the PCIE3 slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket 2 is firmly seated in place. Secure the riser card bracket 2 to the chassis with the screws removed in step 1. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-29...
  • Page 58 To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 3: Remove the two screws that secure the riser card bracket 3 to the chassis. Lift the strap and then pull it up to detach the riser card bracket 3 from the PCIE4 slot on the motherboard.
  • Page 59 GPU card and pass the GPU power cable (or power cable and dongle) through the notched area on the GPU air duct. From inside the GPU air duct, secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with two screws. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-31...
  • Page 60 Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket 3. Secure the GPU card to the riser card bracket 3 with the screws removed in step 5. Secure the GPU air duct to the riser card bracket 3 with the screw removed in step 4.

  • Page 61: Replacing Gpu Cards (For Rs720-E9-Rs8-G Only)

    2.5.6 Replacing GPU cards (for RS720-E9-RS8-G only) To replace the pre-installed passive GPU (FH/FL) card on the riser card bracket 2: Remove the two screws that secure the riser card bracket 2 to the chassis. Riser card bracket 2 Lift the strap and then pull it up...
  • Page 62 Reconnect the GPU power cable or GPU card dongle to the connector on the replacement GPU card. Align the GPU air duct to the replacement GPU card and pass the GPU power cable (or power cable and dongle) through the notched area on the GPU air duct.
  • Page 63 GPU air duct to the GPU card. Remove the GPU air duct. Remove the GPU power cable or GPU card dongle from the connector on the GPU card. Prepare the replacement GPU card. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-35...
  • Page 64 Reconnect the GPU power cable or GPU card dongle to the connector on the replacement GPU card. Align the GPU air duct to the replacement GPU card and pass the GPU power cable (or power cable and dongle) through the notched area on the GPU air duct.

  • Page 65: Installing An Asus Pike Ii Card

    2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card To install an ASUS PIKE II card to 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 66 3 (B). 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.

  • Page 67: Installing An Asus Pcie-Nvme4-Oculink Card

    2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card To install an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card to 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 68 Place the riser card bracket 1 on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown. Prepare the ASUS PCIE- NVME4-OCuLink card. Connect the OCuLink cables to the corresponding slots. Install the ASUS PCIE-NVME4- OCuLink card into the PCIE slot. Install the riser card bracket 1 and the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink 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.
  • Page 69 OCUPCIE1-4 slots on the backplane. Ensure that the cables follow the path as shown below. Connects to the Connects to the OCUPCIE2 port OCUPCIE4 port OCUPCIE3 OCUPCIE1 OCUPCIE4 OCUPCIE2 Connects to the Connects to the OCUPCIE1 port OCUPCIE3 port ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-41...

  • Page 70: Installing An Asus Pcie-Nvme2-Oculink Card (For Rs720-E9-Rs8 Only)

    2.5.9 Installing an ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card (for RS720-E9-RS8 only) To install an ASUS PCIE-NVME2- OCuLink card to the riser card bracket Remove the two screws that secure the riser card bracket 2 to the chassis. Riser card bracket 2 Remove the screw that secures the riser card bracket 2 to the motherboard.
  • Page 71 OCuLink card Connect the OCuLink cables from the ASUS PCIE-NVME2- OCuLink port 1 OCuLink card to the slots on the backplane. Ensure that the cables follow the path as shown. OCuLink port 2 OCuLink port 1 cable from OCuLink card ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-43...

  • Page 72: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.5.10 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Standard Interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer...

  • Page 73: Installing Mezzanine Cards

    Remove the screw from the metal cover (A), then remove the metal cover (B) from chassis. Select the slots that are going to be used for your Mezzanine card, then use a screwdriver and pry the corresponding slots until it pops off. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-45...
  • Page 74 Prepare the Mezzanine card. Insert the ports of the Mezzanine card into the mounting hole on the chassis, then insert the golden connector of the Mezzanine card into the OCP connector on the motherboard. Ensure that the stand screws on the motherboard is aligned and matched to the screw holes of the Mezzanine card.
  • Page 75 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. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-47...

  • Page 76: Installing M.2 (Ngff) Cards

    2.5.12 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.
  • Page 77 M.2 card matches the stand screw on the motherboard. Secure the M.2 card with the top screw. Ensure that the M.2 card is positioned between the top screw and the stand screw before securing it. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-49...

  • Page 78: Cable Connections

    Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you are going to remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • 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)

  • Page 79: Sata/Sas Backplane Cabling

    SATA/SAS backplane cabling RS720-E9-RS8 (without rear bay model) Connects a 8-pin plug Connects the data cable from motherboard connected to the motherboard OCUPCIE1 PWR1 OCUPCIE3 OCUPCIE2 MSAS_HD2 MSAS_HD1 OCUPCIE4 Connects the data cable Connects the data cable connected to connected to the motherboard...
  • Page 80 RS720-E9-RS8 (with rear bay model) Connects a 8-pin plug Connects the data cable from motherboard connected to the motherboard OCUPCIE1 PWR1 OCUPCIE3 OCUPCIE2 MSAS_HD2 MSAS_HD1 OCUPCIE4 Connects the data cable Connects the data cable connected to connected to the motherboard...
  • Page 81 Connects a 8-pin plug Connects the data cable from motherboard connected to the motherboard OCUPCIE1 PWR1 OCUPCIE3 OCUPCIE2 MSAS_HD2 MSAS_HD1 OCUPCIE4 Connects the data cable Connects the data cable connected to connected to the motherboard the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-53...

  • Page 82: 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 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. 2.8.1 System fans To remove the system fans: Locate the fans you want to replace.

  • Page 83: Redundant Power Supply Module

    PSU latch. Pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. PSU latch Module lever Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis, then push it inwards until the latch locks into place. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 2-55...
  • Page 84 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-56...

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87: Installing The Tool-Less Rack Rail

    To install the tool-less rack rails into the rack: Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server using the set of latch screws. The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details. For 1U devices Front end of system For 2U devices Front end of system ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...
  • Page 88 Follow steps 2 to 4 if the depth of your server rack exceeds 850mm, if the depth of your server rack is less than 850mm, please skip steps 2 to 4 and proceed with step 5. Slightly slide out and extend the right rack rail, then prepare one of the bundled rail components. Rail component Align the rail component with the right rack rail and secure it using four (4) bundled screws. Follow steps 2 and 3 to secure the rail component to the left rail rack. 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.
  • Page 89 (Optional) Use the rail screw and rail washer ( ) that comes with the kit to secure the rack rail to the rack post. 10. Perform steps 3 to 5 for the other rack rail. Ensure that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. Lift the server chassis and insert into the rack rail. Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...

  • Page 90: Rail Kit Dimensions

    Rail kit dimensions 43.6mm 900mm 43.6mm 589mm Chapter 3: Installation Options...

  • Page 91: 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 92: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 93 4-23 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SSATA1-2) 4-13 Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) 4-13 USB 3.0 connectors (OCUUSB1) 4-25 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 4-16 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-14 USB 3.0 connectors (Type A USB3_5) 4-14 ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...

  • Page 94: 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 95 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) ® 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 RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...
  • Page 96 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware when it becomes corrupted. 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.
  • Page 97 DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1, DIMMTRIP2) This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...
  • Page 98 Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting.
  • Page 99 LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI to function. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...

  • Page 100: Internal Leds

    Internal LEDs Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
  • Page 101 The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA, 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. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 4-11...
  • Page 102 BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. CATT LED (CATTERR1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 103: Internal Connectors

    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. Each connector supports up to four devices. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 4-13...
  • Page 104 USB 3.0 connectors (Type A USB3_5) The USB3_5 connector is for Type-A USB 3.0 devices. You can enjoy all the benefits of 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.
  • Page 105 These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to additional fans. 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. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 4-15...
  • Page 106 System fan connectors (4-pin FAN1-8) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 0.8A–1.0A (12 W max.) or a total of 6.4 A–8.0 A (96 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
  • Page 107 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 4-17...
  • Page 108 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
  • Page 109 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. DO NOT connect the back panel to these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot errors and permanent damage to your motherboard or device. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 4-19...
  • Page 110 VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event.
  • Page 111 This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. • If the SATA M.2 (NGFF1) slot is occupied, the SSATA2 slot will be disabled. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 4-21...
  • Page 112 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC).
  • Page 113 This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to support Intel VMD RAID function. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SSGPIO1) The SSGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 4-23...
  • Page 114 OCP LAN Activity LED connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1) OCP LAN LED connector supports OCP LAN card Active LED. OMNIP connector (24-pin OMNIP1) This connector allows you to provide sideband signals from the fabric CPU to a HFI-OMNI supported ASUS card. 4-24 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 115 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 RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 4-25...
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  • Page 117: 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: 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 121 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform New Platform Platform : Z11PP-D24 Platform : Z11PP-D24 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 122: 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 123: Bios Menu Screen

    Event Logs For changing the event log settings For changing the Server Mgmt settings Server Mgmt Security For changing the security settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Save & Exit For selecting the exit options 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 RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...

  • Page 124: 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 125: 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 RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...

  • Page 126: 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 127: Trusted Computing

    ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not effective with some OS. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-11...

  • Page 128: Super Io Configuration

    5.4.3 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled]. Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.

  • Page 129: Onboard Lan I350 Io Configuration

    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. Configuration options: [PXE] [iSCSI] [Disabled] ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-13...

  • Page 130: Serial Port Console Redirection

    5.4.5 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 you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data.
  • Page 131 This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Console Redirection Port [COM1] Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-15...
  • Page 132 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 you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

  • Page 133: Apm

    5.4.6 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. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-17...

  • Page 134: Pci Subsystem Settings

    5.4.7 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Disabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SR- IOV capable PCIe devices.

  • Page 135: Network Stack Configuration

    Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled] 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 RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-19...

  • Page 136: Csm Configuration

    5.4.9 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 137: Nvme Configuration

    USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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] ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-21...

  • Page 138: Iscsi Configuration

    5.4.12 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5.4.13 Intel(R) RSTe RAID Controller Allows you to configure the view the RAID volumes and VMD controllers on the system. Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 139: Pch Configuration

    PCH DMI ASPM [Platform-POR] Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM. Configuration options: [Platform-POR] [ASPM L1] [Disabled] PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-23...
  • Page 140 SATA Port 0-7 Port 0-7 Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management.

  • Page 141: Miscellaneous Configuration

    Allows you to select the video type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] PMTT ACPI Table [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PMTT ACPI Table for DDR4 only. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-25...

  • Page 142: Runtime Error Logging Support

    5.5.4 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging System Errors [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable System Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings. 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 143: Processor Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel(R) TXT Support [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMX [Enabled] Enables the Vanderpool Technology. Takes effect after reboot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable SMX [Disabled] Enables the Safer Mode Extensions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-27...

  • Page 144: Common Refcode Configuration

    Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetcher of next L1 data line. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetch of next L1 line based upon sequential load...

  • Page 145: Upi Configuration

    This item displays information about the UPI status. Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the UPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] Link Frequency Select [Auto] This item allows for selecting the UPI link frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [9.6 GB/s] [10.4 GB/s] [Use Per Link Setting] UPI Link0p Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] UPI Link1 Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Stale AtoS [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] LLC dead line alloc [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-29...

  • Page 146: Memory Configuration

    5.6.4 Memory Configuration Enforce POR [Auto] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Configuration options: [Auto] [POR] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the memory frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1800] - [3000-OvrClk] Data Scrambling for DDR4 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable data scrambling. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Topology Displays memory topology with DIMM population information.
  • Page 147 Allows you to select Mirror Modes. Mirror Mode will set entire 1LM/2LM memory in system to be mirrored, consequently reducing the memory capacity by half. Enabling Mirror Mode will disable XPT Prefetch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirror Mode 1LM] [Mirror Mode 2LM] UEFI ARM Mirror [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable UEFI ARM Mirror. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Rank Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Rank Sparing Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Patrol Scrub [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Patrol Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-31...

  • Page 148: Iio Configuration

    5.6.5 IIO Configuration Socket Configuration PCIE1 / PCIE2 / MEZZPCIE1 Option ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE1 / PCIE2 / MEZZPCIE1 Option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O.

  • Page 149: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable Autonomous Core C-State Report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to select CPU C6 Report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS ACPI Cx [ACPI C2] Allows you to select OS ACPI Cx Report. Configuration options: [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3] ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-33...

  • Page 150: Event Logs Menu

    Package C State Control Package C State [Auto] Allows you to select Package C State. Configuration options: [ C0/C1 state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention state] [C6(Retention state] [No Limit] [Auto] CPU Thermal Control CPU T-State Control Software Controlled T-States [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Software Controlled T-States. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.

  • Page 151: Server Mgmt Menu

    When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-35...

  • Page 152: 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>. 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>.
  • Page 153 Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled platform Key (EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector. Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard] ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-37...
  • Page 154 Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Provision Factory Defaults [Disabled] Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Install Factory Default keys This item will install all Factory Default keys. Enroll Efi Image 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.

  • Page 155: 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. Floppy Drive BBS Priorities / Hard Drive BBS Priorities / CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities These items appear only when you connect Floppy / SATA ODD or HDD to the SATA ports and allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-39...

  • Page 156: 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. 5-40 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 157: Exit Menu

    Exit System setup after saving the changes. Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 5-41...
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  • Page 159: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

  • Page 160: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID ® The motherboard supports the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 161: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    Rapid Storage Technology ® if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel C621 chipset. ® Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...

  • Page 162: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility ® The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

  • Page 163: Creating A Raid Set

    ]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...
  • Page 164 Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB...

  • Page 165: Deleting A Raid Set

    <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N): ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...

  • Page 166: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want to reset, then press <Space>.

  • Page 167: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise

    Rebuild completes in the operating system. Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...
  • Page 168 The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU 1.

  • Page 169: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot menu section of Chapter 5 for more details. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 6-11...

  • Page 170: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (Windows)

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID ® 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

  • Page 171: Creating A Raid Set

    Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 6-13...
  • Page 172 Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data.

  • Page 173: Changing A Volume Type

    OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 6-15...

  • Page 174: Deleting A Volume

    6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex.

  • Page 175: Preferences

    Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 6-17...

  • Page 176: Intel ® Virtual Raid On Cpu In Bios

    ® Intel Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS ® This feature allows you to do CPU RAID functions with Intel CPU RSTe. ® • Due to chipset behavior, enabling the Intel RSTe CPU RAID functions requires an ® Intel VROC hardware key module. •...

  • Page 177: Creating A Raid Set

    When the Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers item is selected, press <Enter> and select X to enable this function. Under Select Disks, press <Enter> and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 6-19...

  • Page 178: Deleting A Raid Set

    When the Strip Size item is selected, press <Enter> to select strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available strip size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128 KB RAID 10: 64 KB RAID 5: 64 KB...

  • Page 179: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

    Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in the ® Windows Operating Systems.

  • Page 180: Raid Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive When installing Windows®...
  • Page 181 Click Browse to continue. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB flash drive and then click OK to continue. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...
  • Page 182 When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. • Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 183: 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 184 7.3.1 Drivers menu tab The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
  • Page 185 You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 7.3.4 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...

  • Page 186: Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation

    Intel chipset device software installation ® This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel chipset device software on ® the system. You need to manually install the Intel chipset device software on a Windows operating ® system. To install the Intel chipset device software: ®...
  • Page 187 Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...

  • Page 188: 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 189 Click Install to start the installation process. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 7-11...

  • Page 190: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise 5.0 Installation

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation ® This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 on the system. ® You need to manually install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 utility on a ®...
  • Page 191 Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. Select the destination folder and click Next to continue. ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G 7-13...
  • Page 192 Tick the features that you would like to install and click Next to continue. Click Install to start the installation process. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 193: Appendix

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

  • Page 194: Z11Pp-D24 Block Diagram

    Z11PP-D24 block diagram Channel G Channel A DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 2133/2400/2667 DDR4 2133/2400/2667 Channel H Channel B DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 2133/2400/2667 DDR4 2133/2400/2667 Channel I Channel C DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 2133/2400/2667 UPI 10.4GT/s...

  • Page 195: 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(B)/NMB-3(B) ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G...

  • Page 196: Reach

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

  • Page 197: 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 198 +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 199 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.
  • Page 200 Appendix...

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