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Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server Service Guide
First Published: July 19, 2021
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
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  • Page 1 Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server Service Guide First Published: July 19, 2021 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...
  • Page 2 IN NO EVENT SHALL CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS MANUAL, EVEN IF CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  • Page 3 Contents Page 3 Contents Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server Service Guide ........1 Preface ...................5 Overview ..................6 Unpacking the System ................6 System Specifications ................6 Server Chassis Features ................8 2.3.1 Control Panel/CPU Module Indicators........8 2.3.2 Front Features ..............10 2.3.3 Rear Features ..............11 2.3.4...
  • Page 4 Onboard Battery ..............65 4.3.10 Chassis Components ............67 Board Connections ............... 79 UCS C890 M5 Rack Server Connectors and LEDs ......79 C890-M5-BMC= Connections, Jumpers and LEDs ......80 C890-M5-HDD-BOARD= Connections and Jumpers ......88 C890-M5-BPLANE= Connections ............89 Software ..................
  • Page 5 It provides information for the installation and use of the Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Refer to the Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server specifications page on our website for updates on supported memory, processors and operating systems (Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server Data Sheet).
  • Page 6: Unpacking The System

    (7U) form factor. Unpacking the System Inspect the box the Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If any equipment appears damaged, file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
  • Page 7 Contents Page 7 Each CPU board supports up to 3TB DCPMM or up to 3TB 3DS Load Reduced (3DS LRDIMM)/Load Reduced (LRDIMM)/3DS Registered (RDIMM)/Registered (RDIMM) DDR4 memory of 2933*/MHz in 12 DIMM slots. It also supports up to 4.5TB DCPMM & DDR4 combined memory of up to 2933MHz in 12 slots per CPU board.
  • Page 8: Server Chassis Features

    Contents Page 8 "Cisco UCS C-Series Integrated Note: For IPMI configuration instructions, refer to the Management Controller GUI Configuration Guide”. Server Chassis Features 2.3.1 Control Panel/CPU Module Indicators The switches and LEDs located on the control panel are described below.
  • Page 9 Contents Page 9 Status Description Continuously on and red An overheat condition has occurred (this may be caused by cable congestion). Blinking red (1Hz or 1/sec.) Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan. Blinking red (.25Hz or 4/sec.) Indicates a power supply module has failed.
  • Page 10: Front Features

    Contents Page 10 2.3.2 Front Features The Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server is a 7U chassis. Front Chassis Features Item Feature Description Eight CPU modules (designated CPU1-CPU8) for CPU, memory, NVMe, CPU Modules PCI-E card and GPU. Storage module for sixteen 2.5" hot-swap HDDs, optional RAID cards, and...
  • Page 11 Contents Page 11 2.3.3 Rear Features The illustration below shows the features included on the rear of the chassis. Item Feature Description PCI-E Modules Hot-plug* PCI-E modules 1 through 5 (#1 = PCIE module 1, etc.) 6-13 Hot-swap Fans 9-cm counter-rotating fans (#6 = FAN1, etc.) PCH module for system PCH chip, IPMI port, SATA-DOM, M.2, PCH Module TPM, RAID key.
  • Page 12 Contents Page 12 2.3.4 CPU Board This section covers details about the CPU board. Location of the C890-M5 Board Major Components on the C890-M5 CPU Board...
  • Page 13 Contents Page 13 Connectors on the C890-M5-CPU-BOARD Connector Description J3/J6 High speed interconnect J2/J4 High speed interconnect PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot supported by the CPU (Slot1) PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot supported by the CPU (Slot2) J9/J10 CPU card guides (to be used to attach the CPU cards to the midplane board) JLED1 Memory error LED connector JPWR3/JPWR4/JPWR5...
  • Page 14 Contents Page 14 2.3.4.2 Processor and Memory Support on the C890-M5 CPU Board CPU & Memory Support Component Description Second-generation Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8XXX processor with UPI up to 10.4GT/s DIMM Slots: DIMMA1/A2, Each C890-M5-CPU-BOARD= board supports up to 3 TB Intel Optane PMem DIMMB1/B2, memory of up 2933 MHz in 12 slots.
  • Page 15 Contents Page 15 Location of the C890-M5-BMC= Card...
  • Page 16 Contents Page 16 2.3.6 Major Components on the C890-M5-BMC Card This section provides detailed information of the major components on the C890-M5- card. C890-M5-BMC I/O Controllers Note: M.2 modules come with 3 sizes in length. Horizontal lines marked "2260", "2280", "22110" on the layout above indicate the locations where M.2 modules should be installed depending on the sizes in length.
  • Page 17 Contents Page 17 2.3.6.1 Quick Reference to the Components on the C890-M5-BMC Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS JPME1 ME Manufacturing Mode Select Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description Battery (BT1) Onboard CMOS Battery (See Chapter 3 for used battery disposal) Powered SATA 3.0 connector with a power pin built in.
  • Page 18 Contents Page 18 2.3.7 C890-M5 PCIE Card This section provides the information on the C890-M5-PCIEBOARD= add-on card. 2.3.8 Location of the C890-M5-PCIEBOARD= Cards C890-M5- PCIEBOARD (PCI-E Card) (5 Max.)
  • Page 19 Contents Page 19 Five (5) C890-M5-PCIEBOARD on the Rear side of Midplane...
  • Page 20 Contents Page 20 2.3.9 Major Components on the C890-M5-PCIEBOARD Card C890-M5-PCIEBOARD Card Layout (Front) C890-M5-PCIEBOARD Card Layout (Reverse Side) Major Components on the C890-M5-PCIEBOARD Location Description Detailed Description Front Side PCI-E Slot1: PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot Reverse Side Hot-plug attention button Reverse Side Hot-plug attention LED (Orange: Hot-plug support needs attention)
  • Page 21 Contents Page 21 2.3.10 C890-M5-RISER-A Card This section provides the information on the C890-M5-RISER-A= add-on card. Major Components on the C890-M5-RISER-A= Location Description Detailed Description Front Side JPCIE1 PCI-E JPCIE1: PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot...
  • Page 22 Contents Page 22 2.3.11 C890-M5-RISER-B Card This section provides the information on the C890-M5-RISER-B= add-on card. C890-M5-RISER-B Card Layout (Rear) Major Components on the C890-M5-PCIEBOARD= Location Description Detailed Description Front Side SLOT1 PCI-E Slot1: PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot...
  • Page 23 Contents Page 23 2.3.12 C890-M5-HDD-BOARD Card This section provides the information on the C890-M5-HDD-BOARD add-on card. Major Components on the C890-M5-HDD-BOARD Card Description Default Setting High speed interconnect High Speed interconnect Guide pin Power connector 8-pin power connectors 1/2/3/4 for HDD use JPWR1/JPWR2/JPWR3/JPWR4 PCI-E 3.0x8 in x16 slots (Slot1/Slot2) Slot1/Slot2...
  • Page 24 Contents Page 24 2.3.13 C890-M5-BPLANE Midplane This section provides detailed information on the C890-M5-BPLANE= midplane. C890-M5-BPLANE Midplane Layout (Front Side)
  • Page 25 Contents Page 25 C890-M5-BPLANE Midplane Layout (Rear Side)
  • Page 26 Contents Page 26 Front View of the C890-M5-BPLANE Midplane...
  • Page 27 Contents Page 27 Rear View of the C890-M5-BPLANE Midplane...
  • Page 28 Contents Page 29 2.3.14 Location of the C890-M5-BPLANE= Midplane The CPU Board...
  • Page 29 Contents Page 30 2.3.15 Major Components on the C890-M5-BPLANE= Midplane 2.3.15.1 Components on the Front Side of the Midplane The following section provides detailed information of the major components on the front side of the C890-M5-BPLANE= midplane. All CPU boards and HDD card are installed on the front side of the midplane and can be accessed from the front side of your system.
  • Page 30 Contents Page 31 2.3.15.2 Major Front Side Components of the C890-M5-BPLANE= Midplane Item# Description Detailed Description CPU BOARD SLOT1 CPU Board slot used for C890-M5 Board 1 CPU BOARD SLOT2 CPU Board slot used for C890-M5 Board 2 CPU BOARD SLOT3 CPU Board slot used for C890-M5 Board 3 CPU BOARD SLOT4 CPU Board slot used for C890-M5 Board 4...
  • Page 31 Contents Page 32 Major Components on the Rear Side of the C890-M5-BPLANE= Midplane The following section provides the information of the major components on the reverse side of the C890-M5-BPLANE= midplane. The PCH card, PCI-E card, power supply modules, and cooling fans are installed on the reverse side of the midplane and can be accessed from the rear side of your system.
  • Page 32 Contents Page 33 2.5.1 C890-M5-BPLANE-D= Midplane This section provides detailed information on the C890-M5-BPLANE-D= midplane. C890-M5-BPLANE-D Midplane Image (Front Side) Major Front Side Components of the C890-M5-BPLANE-D= Midplane Item# Description Detailed Description JP3, JP4, JP5 and JP6 Power Connectors (4-pin) JP1 and JP2 Upgrade Connectors SAS IN #0-#3...
  • Page 33 Contents Page 34 2.6.1 System Block Diagram This section provides a detailed block diagram of the system.
  • Page 34: Server Installation

    Contents Page 35 Server Installation Overview This chapter provides advice and instructions for mounting your system in a server rack. If your system is not already fully integrated with processors, and system memory. Caution: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent such damage to PCBs (printed circuit boards), it is important to use a grounded wrist strap, handle all PCBs by their edges and keep them in anti-static bags when not in use.
  • Page 35: Server Precautions

    Contents Page 36 • Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a server or other component from the rack. • You should extend only one server or component at a time - extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable. Server Precautions •...
  • Page 36 Contents Page 37 3.6.1.3 Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
  • Page 37: Installing The System Into A Rack

    Contents Page 38 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the system into a rack. There are a variety of rack units on the market, meaning the procedure may differ slightly. Refer to the Enclosure Template that was included with the system for help. 3.7.1 Rack Mounting Hardware The following is a list of rack mounting hardware you will need for rack setup and...
  • Page 38 Contents Page 39 The two rail sections are screwed together to keep them immobile during shipping. Release these screws just enough to allow the rails to slide apart. Note the arrow on the rail, which indicates the end that attaches to the front of the rack.
  • Page 39 Contents Page 40 Attaching the Optional Handles WARNING: Be sure that the system is empty of all CPU modules, storage modules, power supplies, PCI-E modules and the PCH module BEFORE lifting (as shown in the figure above with the chassis empty). These should be installed AFTER the system is mounted in the rack.
  • Page 40: Maintenance And Component Installation

    After the system has completely shut down, disconnect the AC power cords from all power supply modules. Accessing the System The Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server is a modular system with the motherboards, hard drives, fans, and power supplies all accessible for servicing without the need to open the chassis.
  • Page 41: Cpu Modules

    Contents Page 42 CPU Modules 4.3.1 Removing/Installing a CPU Module 1. Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3-1. Note: If CPU Module is not inserted, a Blank Module is needed to maintain airflow and other system dynamics. 2.
  • Page 42 Contents Page 44 Memory Support and Installation 4.3.2 ESD Precautions Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components including memory modules. To avoid damaging your DIMM modules, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
  • Page 43 2. Mixing of DDR4 memory modules of different types and speeds is not allowed. 3. Memory speed support is dependent on the processors used in the system. Note: Unbalanced memory configuration decreases memory performance and is not recommended for Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server.
  • Page 44 Contents Page 46...
  • Page 45 LRDIMM QRx4 32GB 64GB 128GB 2933 2933 LRDIMM 3Ds QRX4 2H-64GB 2H-128GB 2933 2933 LRDIMM 3Ds 8Rx4 4H-128GB 4H-256GB 2933 2933 Note: 2933 MHz memory support in two-DIMMs per-channel (2DPC) configuration can be achieved by using memory purchased from Cisco.
  • Page 46 Contents Page 48 4.3.6 DIMM Population Guidelines for Optimal Performance For optimal memory performance, follow the instructions listed in the tables below when populating memory modules. 4.3.6.1 Key Parameters for DIMM Configuration Key Parameters for DIMM Configurations Parameters Possible Values Number of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Channels...
  • Page 47 Contents Page 49 Note: The drawing above shows DIMM module population for each CPU board installed in your system. Install your processors starting with CPU board #1.
  • Page 48 Contents Page 50 Mixed DIMM/DC PMem Population Table...
  • Page 49 Contents Page 51 Legend DDR4 Type Capacity DRAM1 RDIMM LRDIMM Refer to Validation RDIMM LRDIMM Matrix (DDR4 DIMMs DRAM2 RDIMM validated with DCPMM) on the next page. DRAM3 RDIMM LRDIMM RDIMM Note: DDR4 single rank DIMMs based on x8 devices are not compatible with any DCPMM operating mode.
  • Page 50 Contents Page 52 Validation Matrix (DDR4 DIMMs Validated w/DCPMM) DIMM Capacity (GB) Ranks Per DIMM DIMM Type & Data Width DRAM Density (Stack) 1Rx4 16GB 2Rx8 16GB RDIMM 2Rx4 16GB 32GB LRDIMM 4Rx4 64GB LRDIMM 3DS 8Rx4 (4H) 128GB Memory Rank Sparing Tables Quad Rank Memory Rank Sparing (64GB DIMM) Memory Population Total RAM Detected...
  • Page 51 Contents Page 53 4.3.6.3 Installing DIMM Modules on the C890-M5-CPU Board CAUTION: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing DIMM Modules on the C890-M5-CPU Board CAUTION: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.
  • Page 52 Contents Page 54 4.3.6.4 DIMM Module Removal Press the release tabs on both ends of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module from the socket as shown in the drawing on the right. Warning: 1. Try to avoid damage to the DIMM module or the DIMM socket, do not use excessive force when pressing the release tabs on the ends of the DIMM socket.
  • Page 53 Page 55 4.3.6.5 PCI-E Expansion Card Installation The Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server supports up to 23 PCI-E 3.0 slots: five are in the rear five PCI-E modules, sixteen are in the eight front CPU modules, two are inside the storage module.
  • Page 54 Contents Page 56 Push the red release tab located at the top left of the module to the right in order to pull out the lever. Use the lever to pull the PCI-E module out of the chassis. Press and rotate the silver locking tab to fully release the PCI-E card...
  • Page 55 Contents Page 57 Pull the card out of the PCI-E board. Removing a PCI-E Module...
  • Page 56 Contents Page 58 Removing a PCI-E Card from a PCIE Module...
  • Page 57 Contents Page 59 4.3.7 Adding a Hot-Plug PCI-E Card Insert the PCI-E card into the PCIE board, making sure the card bracket aligns with the optional screw hole. Secure the PCI-E card by locking the silver locking tab. Insert the PCI-E module back to the chassis and fully close the lever before locking it by pushing the red release tab to left.
  • Page 58 Contents Page 60 4.3.8 CPU Module Perform the following steps to install a PCI-E card in any of the eight CPU modules at the front of the system. Power must be removed from the when performing this procedure. Begin by removing the corresponding CPU module. Open the top cover after removing the screw that secures it to the chassis.
  • Page 59 Contents Page 61 Installing a PCI-E Card in a CPU Module...
  • Page 60 Contents Page 62 Installing a PCI-E Card in a CPU Module (cont.)
  • Page 61 Contents Page 63 4.3.8.1 Storage Module Perform the following steps to install a PCI-E card in the HDD storage module at the front of the system. Power must be removed from the system. Begin by removing the storage module. Open the top cover of the storage module. Remove the screw that secures the card adapter on the card cage.
  • Page 62 Contents Page 64 Installing a PCI-E Card in a Storage Module...
  • Page 63: Onboard Battery

    Contents Page 65 4.3.9 Onboard Battery The system uses non-volatile memory to retain system information when system power is removed. This memory is powered by a lithium battery on the PCH board. In addition, the system also uses a super charged capacitor. 4.3.9.1 Replacing the Battery Begin by removing power from the system.
  • Page 64: Installing The Battery

    Contents Page 66 Installing the Battery...
  • Page 65 4.3.10 Chassis Components 4.3.10.1 Hot-Swap Hard Drives The Cisco C890 M5 Server includes one storage module that supports 16 2.5" drives, which can be removed without powering down the system. Only enterprise level SAS or SATA HDDs are recommended. 4.3.10.2 Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis Press the release button on the drive tray.
  • Page 66 Contents Page 68 Mounting a Drive in a Carrier...
  • Page 67 Contents Page 69 4.3.10.3 Installing a Hard Drive into a Drive Carrier Insert a drive into the carrier with the PCB side facing down and the connector end toward the rear of the carrier. Align the drive in the carrier so that the mounting holes of both are aligned. Note that there are holes in the carrier marked "SAS"...
  • Page 68 Contents Page 70 4.3.10.5 Internal Hard Drives The storage module in the C890 M5 Rack Server supports up to six 3.5" or eight 2.5" fixed HDDs. Installing or removing these drives requires the module to be removed from the chassis. Removing a Storage Module Begin by removing power from the system.
  • Page 69 Contents Page 71 4.3.10.6 Installing Internal Hard Drives To remove the cover of the storage module, depress the two release buttons and push the cover toward the rear of the module as shown below. 2.5" HDDs. The 2.5" hard drives are mounted in brackets or directly secured to the bottom of the storage module tray.
  • Page 70 Contents Page 72 Removing the Storage Module Cover...
  • Page 71 Contents Page 73 Installing/Removing 2.5" HDDs with bracket...
  • Page 72 Contents Page 75 4.3.10.7 Drive Carrier Indicators Each drive carrier has two LED indicators: an activity indicator and a status indicator. For RAID configurations using a controller, the meaning of the status indicator is described in the table below. For OS RAID or non-RAID configurations, some LED indications are not supported, such as hot spare.
  • Page 73 Contents Page 76 4.3.10.9 Replacing the Drive Insert the replacement drive. IPMI > Server Health > NVMe SSD. Select Device, Group and slot and click Insert. The drive Status LED indicator flashes red, then turns off. The Activity LED turns blue. 4.3.10.10 Checking the Temperature of an NVMe Drive There are two ways to check using IPMI.
  • Page 74 Contents Page 77 4.3.10.11 System Cooling Eight hot-swappable 9-cm counter-rotating fans at the rear of the chassis provide the cooling for the system. Each fan unit is made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional airflow and is effective in dampening vibration levels.
  • Page 75 Contents Page 78 Power Supply Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server has a redundant power system composed of five Titanium level 1600W power supplies. Power Supply Failure If a power supply unit fails, the others will take on the load to allow the system to continue operation without interruption.
  • Page 76: Board Connections

    This section describes the connections on the various boards in the system and provides pinout definitions. The LEDs on the motherboard are also described here. Review the Safety Precautions in Chapter 3 before installing or removing components. UCS C890 M5 Rack Server Connectors and LEDs Power Connections Two power connections on the...
  • Page 77 Contents Page 80 NVMe Connections Two NVMe ports are located on the server board. JNVME ports 1/2 provide high-speed, low- latency PCI-Exp. 3.0 x4 connections directly from the CPU to NVMe Solid State (SSD) drives. This greatly increases SSD data-throughput performance and significantly reduces PCI-E latency by simplifying driver/software requirements resulted from direct PCI-E interface from the CPU to the NVMe SSD drives.
  • Page 78 Contents Page 81 CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear the CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent the accidental clearing of the CMOS. To clear the CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.
  • Page 79 DOM storage devices. These modified SATA connectors have two power pins that allow Cisco supplied DOM devices to operate without any extra power cables. For DOM devices that require external power, two extra two pin headers placed right next to I-SATA ports, are available.
  • Page 80 Contents Page 83 J1/J2 & M.2 Storage Module Connectors Two M.2 connectors (J1/J2) provide support for two M.2 SSD storage modules. These connectors are keyed for PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 3.0 connectivity. The C890-M5-BMC= board provides mounting holes for three lengths of M2 modules: 2260, 2280 and 22110 standards. Typically, these connectors are populated with the M.2 SSD in a RAID 1 configuration, containing a bootable Operating System.
  • Page 81 Contents Page 84 Note 1: Molding holes: SWR1 to SWR4 are used for the M.2 module located at J1. Note 2: Molding holes: SWR5 to SWR8 are used for the M.2 module located at J2. Note 3: M.2 modules come with 3 sizes in length. Horizontal lines marked "2260", "2280", "22110"...
  • Page 82 Contents Page 86 Universal Serial Bus (USB) An internal USB header, located at JUSB1, provides two USB 2.0 connections (USB 5/USB6) for your system. In addition, a Type A 3.0 header (JUSB2) also provides USB 3.0 Port 1 and USB 2.0 Port 2 connections for internal access.
  • Page 83 Contents Page 87 TPM/Port 80 Header A Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and a Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. See the table below for pin definitions. TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions Pin#...
  • Page 84 Contents Page 88 LED Indicators BMC Heartbeat LED A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at BMC_HB_LED1 on the motherboard. When this LED is blinking, BMC functions normally. See the table below for more information. BMC Heartbeat LED Status LED Color/State Definition Green: Blinking BMC: Normal...
  • Page 85 Contents Page 89 C890-M5-BPLANE= Connections Fan Headers There are 16 system/CPU fan headers (Fans 1-8_1) on the reverse side of the C890-M5- BPLANE= midplane. All these 4-pin fans headers are backward-compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface.
  • Page 86 Contents Page 90...
  • Page 87 Contents Page 91 Software After the hardware has been installed, you can install the Operating System (OS), configure RAID settings and install the drivers.
  • Page 88: Driver Installation

    Contents Page 92 Driver Installation The Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack server has been validated with the standard Linux ISO installation image included drivers and the Cisco website will only list additional drivers once they become available. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.
  • Page 89 Contents Page 94 IPMI The Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server supports the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is used to provide remote access, monitoring and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI. Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server ships with a unique password for the BMC ADMIN user.
  • Page 90 Contents Page 95...
  • Page 91 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ setup utility for the Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server motherboard. The BIOSis stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.
  • Page 92: Main Setup

    Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is the BIOS build date after the RTC (Real Time Clock) reset. Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 93 Contents Page 98 Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This feature displays the default speed of the memory modules installed in the system.
  • Page 94: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Boot Configuration Quiet Boot Use this feature to select the screen between displaying POST messages or the Cisco logo at bootup. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the Cisco logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 95: Power Configuration

    Contents Page 100 Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this feature is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 96: Processor Configuration

    Contents Page 101 CPU Configuration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunction. Processor Configuration The following CPU information will display: • Processor BSP Revision • Processor Socket • Processor ID • Processor Frequency •...
  • Page 97 Contents Page 102 Select Enable for Execute Disable Bit support which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot to prevent a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor, causing damages to the system during a virus attack.
  • Page 98 Contents Page 103 Intel Virtualization Technology (Available when two or more processors are installed on the motherboard) Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology which will allow multiple workloads to share the same set of common resources. On shared virtualized hardware, various workloads (or tasks) can co-exist, sharing the same resources, while functioning in full independence from each other, and migrating freely across multi-level infrastructures and scale as needed.
  • Page 99 Contents Page 104 Based on the Intel Hyper-Threading technology, each logical processor (thread) is assigned 256 APIC IDs (APIDs) in 8-bit bandwidth. When this feature is set to Enable, the APIC ID will be expanded from 8 bits to 16 bits to provide 512 APIDs to each thread to enhance CPU performance.
  • Page 100 Contents Page 105 Force x2APIC (Extended Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) Select Enable to force the BIOS to use the x2 APIC mode which will allow the operating system to perform more efficiently on high-core CPU configurations and optimize interrupt distribution in virtualization. The options are Disable and Enable. AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security.
  • Page 101 Contents Page 106 CPU P State Control (Available when "Power Technology" is set to Custom) SpeedStep (PStates) EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.
  • Page 102 Contents Page 107 Select Enable to support Autonomous Core C-State control which will allow the processor core to control its C-State setting automatically and independently. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 103: Chipset Configuration

    Contents Page 108 CPU C6 Report (Available when Autonomous Core C-State is set to Disable) Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 state (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 state, power to all caches is turned off. The options are Auto, Enable, and Disable.
  • Page 104 Contents Page 109 UPI (Ultra Path Interconnect) Configuration This section displays the following UPI General Configuration information: • Number of CPU • Number of Active UPI Link • Current UPI Link Speed • Current UPI Link Frequency • UPI Global MMIO Low Base/Limit •...
  • Page 105 Contents Page 110 Degrade Precedence Use this feature to select the degrading precedence option for Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) connections. Select Topology Precedent to degrade UPI features if system options are in conflict. Select Feature Precedent to degrade UPI topology if system options are in conflict. The options are Topology Precedence and Feature Precedence.
  • Page 106 Contents Page 111 This feature allows the user to set the threshold for the Interrupt Request (IRQ) signal, which handles hardware interruptions. The options are Disable, Auto, Low, Medium, and High.
  • Page 107: Memory Configuration

    Contents Page 112 Stale AtoS (A to S) The in-memory directory has three states: I, A, and S states. The I (-invalid) state indicates that the data is clean and does not exist in the cache of any other sockets. The A (-snoop All) state indicates that the data may exist in another socket in an exclusive or modified state.
  • Page 108 Contents Page 113 Post Package Repair (PPR) is a new feature available for the DDR4 Technology. PPR provides additional spare capacity within a DDR4 DRAM module that is used to replace faulty cell areas detected during system boot. PPR offers two types of memory repairs. Soft Post Package Repair (sPPR) provides a quick, temporary fix on a raw element in a bank group of a DDR4 DRAM device, while hard Post Package Repair (hPPR) will take a longer time to provide a permanent repair on a raw element.
  • Page 109: Memory Frequency

    Contents Page 114 Memory Frequency Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 1866, 2000, 2133, 2400, 2666, and 2933. (Note: 2933 MHz memory is supported by the Intel® 82xx series only.) Data Scrambling for DDR4 Select Enable to enable data scrambling for DDR4 memory to enhance system performance and security.
  • Page 110 Contents Page 115 Interleave NVDIMMs If this feature is set to Enable, all onboard NVDIMM modules will be configured together as a group for the interleave mode. If this item is set to Disable, individual NVDIMM modules will be configured separately for the interleave mode. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 111: Memory Topology

    Contents Page 116 Reset Trigger ADR (Async DIMM Self-Refresh) Upon system power loss, an ADR sequence will be triggered to allow ADR to flush the write- protected data buffers in the memory controller and place the DRAM memory in self- refresh mode.
  • Page 112 Contents Page 117 DIMMA1/DIMMA2/DIMMB1/DIMMB2/DIMMC1/DIMMC2/DIMMD1/DIMMD2/ DIMME1/DIMME2/DIMMF1/DIMMF2 • DIMMA1/DIMMA2/DIMMB1/DIMMB2/DIMMC1/DIMMC2/DIMMD1/DIMMD2/ DIMME1/DIMME2/DIMMF1/DIMMF2 • DIMMA1/DIMMA2/DIMMB1/DIMMB2/DIMMC1/DIMMC2/DIMMD1/DIMMD2/ DIMME1/DIMME2/DIMMF1/DIMMF2 • DIMMA1/DIMMA2/DIMMB1/DIMMB2/DIMMC1/DIMMC2/DIMMD1/DIMMD2/ DIMME1/DIMME2/DIMMF1/DIMMF2 • DIMMA1/DIMMA2/DIMMB1/DIMMB2/DIMMC1/DIMMC2/DIMMD1/DIMMD2/ DIMME1/DIMME2/DIMMF1/DIMMF2...
  • Page 113 Contents Page 118 Memory Map Use this submenu to configure the following Memory Map settings. Volatile Memory Mode Select 1LM and 2LM to use 1LM memory mode for volatile memory modules installed in the system. Select 2LM to use 2LM memory mode for volatile memory modules installed in the system.
  • Page 114 Contents Page 119 Memory RAS (Reliability_Availability_Serviceability) Configuration Use this submenu to configure the following Memory RAS settings. Static Virtual Lockstep Mode Select Enable to support Static Virtual Lockstep mode to enhance memory performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Mirror Mode Use this feature to configure the mirror mode settings for all 1LM/2LM memory modules installed in the system which will create a duplicate copy of data stored in the memory to increase memory security, but it will reduce the memory capacity into half.
  • Page 115 Contents Page 120 ADDDC (Adaptive Double Device Data Correction) Sparing (Available when Intel Run Sure is set to Enable and when supported by the CPUs installed) Select Enable for Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) support, which will not only provide memory error checking and correction but will also prevent the system from issuing a performance penalty before a device fails.
  • Page 116: Iio Configuration

    Contents Page 121 Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected in a memory module and send the corrections to the requestor (the original source). When this feature is set to Enable, the IO hub will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal processing.
  • Page 117 Contents Page 122 Socket 1 PCI-E Br0D00F0 - Port 0/DMI (Available for Socket 1 Configuration) Link Speed Use this feature to configure the link speed of a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (Generation 1) (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (Generation 2) (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (Generation 3) (8 GT/s) The following information will display: •...
  • Page 118 Contents Page 123 Select Yes to prioritize the TPL requests that will allow the "hints" to be sent to help facilitate and optimize the processing of certain transactions in the system memory. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 119 Contents Page 124 Relaxed Ordering Select Enable to allow certain transactions to be processed and completed before other transactions that have already been enqueued. The options are Disable and Enable. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
  • Page 120 Contents Page 125 Intel® VMD Technology Use this feature to configure Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) Technology settings. Note: After you’ve enabled VMD in the BIOS on a backplane (BPN) of your choice, this backplane will be dedicated for VMD use only, and it will no longer support any PCI-E device.
  • Page 121 Contents Page 126 This is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 122 Contents Page 127 Port 60/64 Emulation Select Enabled for I/O port 60h/64h emulation support, which in turn, will provide complete legacy USB keyboard support for the operating systems that do not support legacy USB devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCIe PLL SSC Select Enabled for PCH PCI-E Spread Spectrum Clocking support, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the...
  • Page 123 Contents Page 128 Configure SATA as (Available when SATA Controller is set to Enable) Select AHCI to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as a RAID drive. The options are AHCI and RAID. SATA HDD Unlock (Available when SATA Controller is set to Enable) Select Enable to unlock SATA HDD password in the OS.
  • Page 124 Contents Page 129 sSATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the sSATA devices that are supported by the sSATA controller and displays the following items: sSATA Controller This feature enables or disables the onboard sSATA controller supported by Intel PCH. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 125 Contents Page 130 This setting allows the SATA device installed on the SATA port specified by the user to start a COMRESET initialization when an edge is detected from 0 to 1. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 126 Contents Page 131 sSATA Device Type Use this feature to specify if the device installed on the sSATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid-State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid-State Drive. PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Note: PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration settings may differ depending on the PCI-E devices installed on the motherboard.
  • Page 127 Contents Page 132 VGA Priority Use this feature to select the graphics device to be used as the primary video display for system boot. The options are Auto, Onboard and Offboard.
  • Page 128: Network Stack Configuration

    Contents Page 133 Onboard Devices Option ROM Setting Use this feature to configure the Option ROM setting for an onboard device specified by the user to be used for system boot. Onboard Video OPROM (Option ROM) Use this feature to set the type of the onboard video device specified by the user for system boot.
  • Page 129 Contents Page 134 Ipv4 HTTP Support Select Enabled to enable Ipv4 HTTP boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the Ipv4 HTTP boot option. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Ipv6 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable Ipv6 PXE boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the Ipv6 PXE boot option.
  • Page 130: Console Redirection Settings

    Contents Page 135 The options for Serial Port 1 are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), and (IO=2E8h;...
  • Page 131 Contents Page 136 Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
  • Page 132 Contents Page 137 Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.
  • Page 133 Contents Page 138 COM2/SOL (Serial-Over-LAN) Console Redirection (for SOL/COM2) Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. *If the item above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: Console Redirection Settings (for SOL/COM2) Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client...
  • Page 134 Contents Page 139 Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.
  • Page 135 Contents Page 140 Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer full. Send a "Start" signal to start data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
  • Page 136 Contents Page 141 Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) The feature allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of- Band Serial Port management. Console Redirection (for EMS) Select Enabled to use a COM port specified by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 137 Contents Page 142 ACPI Settings Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. NUMA Support (Available when the OS supports this feature) Select Enabled to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access support to enhance system perfor- mance.
  • Page 138 Contents Page 143 Select Enabled to enable SHA256 PCR Bank support to enhance system security and data integrity. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Pending Operation Use this feature to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security (TPM) device at the next system boot to enhance system data integrity.
  • Page 139 Contents Page 144 Endorsement Hierarchy Select Enabled for Endorsement Hierarchy support, which contains separate controls to address the user's privacy concerns because the primary keys in this hierarchy are certified by the TPM or the manufacturer to be used as an authentic TPM device attached to an authentic platform.
  • Page 140 Contents Page 145 Cert (Certification) GUID (Global Unique Identifier) This feature displays the GUID for this system. Commit Changes and Exit Select this feature to keep the changes you have made and exit from the system. Discard Changes and Exit Select this feature to discard the changes you have made and exit from the system.
  • Page 141 Contents Page 146 RAM Disk Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the RAM disks installed in the system. When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following items will display: Disk Memory • Disk Memory Type: This feature specifies the type of memory that is available for you to create a RAM disk.
  • Page 142 Contents Page 147 Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Intel® Optane® DC Persistent Memory Configuration This option is available only if DC PMem is installed. When you select this submenu and press <Enter>, the following screen displays. • Version: This feature displays the version of DC PMem used in the system. •...
  • Page 143 Contents Page 148 • DIMM Physical ID: This feature displays the physical ID of the DCPMM module. • Manageability State: This feature indicates the manageability state of the DCPMM module. • Health State: This feature indicates the health state of the DCPMM module. •...
  • Page 144 Contents Page 149 • Subsystem Revision ID • Interface Format Code • Manufacturing Information Valid • Manufacturing Date • Manufacturing Location • Memory Type • Memory Bank Label • Data Width Label [b] • Total Width [b] • Speed [MHz] •...
  • Page 145 Contents Page 150 • Package Sparing Enabled • Package Spares Available • Configuration Status • SKU Violation • ARS Status • Overwrite DIMM Status • Last Shutdown Time • First Fast Refresh • Viral Policy Enable • Viral State • Latched Last Shutdown Status •...
  • Page 146: Event Logs

    Contents Page 151 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Note: After you've made a change on a setting below, be sure to reboot the system for the change to take effect. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log...
  • Page 147 Contents Page 152 MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255. The default setting is 1. METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window) This feature is used to determine how long (in minutes) should the multiple event counter wait before generating a new event log.
  • Page 148 Contents Page 153 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following information will display: • IPMI Firmware Revision: This feature indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system.
  • Page 149: Bmc Network Configuration

    Contents Page 154 When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.
  • Page 150 Contents Page 155 IPMI LAN Selection (Available when Update IPMI LAN Configuration is set to Yes) Use this feature to select the type of the IPMI LAN. The options are Dedicated, Shared, and Failover. VLAN Select Enabled to enable IPMI VLAN function support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Configuration Address Source Use this feature to select the IP address source for this computer.
  • Page 151: Security Settings

    Contents Page 156 Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long. User Password Use this feature to set the user password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 152 Contents Page 157 CMS Support If this feature is set to Enabled, legacy devices will be supported by the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Restore Factory Keys Select Yes to restore manufacturer default keys used to ensure system security. The options are Yes and No.
  • Page 153 Contents Page 158 Restore DB defaults Select Yes to restore database variables to the manufacturer default settings. The options are Yes and No. Secure Boot Variable/Size/Keys/Key Source Platform Key (PK) This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as platform firmware keys for the system.
  • Page 154 Contents Page 159 OS Recovery Signatures This feature allows the user to set and save the authorized signatures used for OS recovery. Select Update to update your "OS Recovery Signatures". Select Append to append your "OS Recovery Signatures". The settings are Update and Append.
  • Page 155: Boot Settings

    Contents Page 160 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Fast Boot Select Enabled to support fast boot by initializing a minimal set of devices that are required to boot up the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of devices from which the system will boot.
  • Page 156 Contents Page 161 When the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to UEFI, the following items will be displayed for configuration: • Boot Option #1 - Boot Option #9 Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for system boot.
  • Page 157 Contents Page 162 Use this feature to specify the file path of the driver that will be added to the boot priority list. Create After the driver option name and the file path are set, press <Enter> to enter to submenu and click OK to create the new boot option drive.
  • Page 158 Contents Page 163 Delete Driver Option Use this item to select a boot driver to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Drive Option Select the target boot driver to delete from the boot priority list. Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities •...
  • Page 159: Save And Exit

    Contents Page 164 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit menu from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to exit from the BIOS setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 160 Contents Page 165 Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter> to load manufacturer default settings which are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
  • Page 161 BIOS PCIe Configuration Factory Default – Option ROM set to Legacy When pressing ESC during the Cisco Logo presentation to enter the Setup, the startup will initialize all PCIe components prior of entering the BIOS. With the legacy setting, device configuration is not accessible from the Boot Setup.
  • Page 162 Contents Page 167 Change the Option ROM setting to EFI. Press ESC to return to return to the main screen.
  • Page 163 Contents Page 168 Save changes and Reset.
  • Page 164 Contents Page 169 In the Save & reset confirmation pop-up, click Yes. Enter the BIOS again. The BIOS Setup Advanced screen changes (compare with the screenshot above) and lists the PCIe devices.
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  • Page 166 Contents Page 171 AVAGO MegaRAID 9361 Config Utility Description is the same as with the Config Utility, enter in legacy mode.
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  • Page 170 Contents Page 175 Default is enabled. The Advanced BIOS Setup Menu screen above displays the network stack disabled. If enabled, additional PCIe devices show up here for configuration.
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  • Page 172 Contents Page 177 Appendix A BIOS Error Codes BIOS Error Beep (POST) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 173 BIOS PCIe Configuration Page 178 Additional BIOS POST Codes When BIOS performs the Power On Self-Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h.
  • Page 174 BIOS PCIe Configuration Page 179 Appendix B Networking Options with Four CPUs CPU modules need to be populated from left to right with no gaps. CPU2 can support both RAID cards. The default installation with eight CPU modules is to have five PCIe slots populated on the server rear side.
  • Page 175 BIOS PCIe Configuration Page 180 From the front side of the Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server, four PCIe cards are supported per CPU module: Two on the top (purple area) and two on the bottom (yellow area). Cisco recommends installing networking PCIe cards in the bottom yellow area.
  • Page 176 BIOS PCIe Configuration Factory Default – Option ROM set to Legacy When pressing ESC during the Cisco Logo presentation to enter the Setup, the startup initializes all PCIe components prior of entering the BIOS. With the legacy setting, device configuration is not accessible from the Boot Setup.
  • Page 177 BIOS PCIe Configuration Page 182 Change the Option ROM setting to EFI. Press ESC to return to the main screen.
  • Page 178: Save Changes And Reset

    BIOS PCIe Configuration Page 183 Save changes and Reset.
  • Page 179 BIOS PCIe Configuration Page 184 Confirm by selecting yes.
  • Page 180 BIOS PCIe Configuration Page 185 Enter the BIOS again. The Logo stays on the screen until cards are initialized and the BIOS setup opens. The BIOS Setup Advanced screen changes (compare with the screenshot above) and lists the PCIe devices.
  • Page 181 BIOS PCIe Configuration Page 186 AVAGO MegaRAID 9361 Config Utility Description is the same as with the Config Utility you can enter in legacy mode.
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  • Page 187 BIOS PCIe Configuration Page 192 Another default setting is in regards the network stack in the PCIE section.
  • Page 188 BIOS PCIe Configuration Page 193 Default is enabled.
  • Page 189 BIOS PCIe Configuration Page 194 The Advanced BIOS Setup Menu screen shots above show the network stack disabled. If enabled like the default, additional PCIe devices show up here for configuration.
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