4th gen. intel xeon scalable server system - 1u dp 8-bay nvme/sata/sas (aad1/aav1) 4th gen. intel xeon scalable server system - 1u dp 8-bay sata/sas (aad2/aav2) (113 pages)
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R183-Z96-AAD1 R183-Z96-AAV1 Rack Server - AMD EPYC™ 9004 - 1U DP 8-Bay Gen5 NVMe/SATA/SAS4 Dual 1600W (240V) 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supply (AAD1) Dual 1600W (240V) 80 PLUS Titanium redundant power supply (AAV1) User Manual Rev. 100...
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GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentation: User Manual: detailed information & steps about the installation, configuration and use of this product (e.g.
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this user's guide: NOTE! Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. CAUTION! Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. WARNING! Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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Server Warnings and Cautions Before installing a server, be sure that you understand the following warnings and cautions. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) CAUTION! ESD CAN DAMAGE DRIVES, BOARDS, AND OTHER PARTS. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES AT AN ESD WORKSTATION. IF ONE IS NOT AVAILABLE, PROVIDE SOME ESD PROTECTION BY WEARING AN ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAP AT- TACHED TO CHASSIS GROUND -- ANY UNPAINTED METAL SURFACE -- ON YOUR SERVER WHEN HANDLING PARTS.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard/system contain numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the service guide and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.
Product Specifications NOTE: We reserve the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. System 438mm (W) x 43.5mm (H) x 815mm (D) Dimension Security Server Socket Operating Properties AMD EPYC™ 9004 series processors ...
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Storage Front side: 4 x 3.5"/2.5" Gen5 NVMe/SATA/SAS4 hot-swappable bays 4 x 2.5" 9.5mm Gen5 NVMe/SATA/SAS4 hot-swappable bays - (4 x NVMe from CPU_0, 4 x NVMe from CPU_1) Security Server Socket Operating Properties - (SATA from CPU_0) System fan System fan System fan...
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Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010 Security Server Socket Operating Properties System fan System fan System fan Power Supply R183-Z96-AAD1 Power Supply Dual 1600W (240V) 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supply System fan System fan System fan Power Supply Security Server...
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System Aspeed® AST2600 management controller Management GIGABYTE Management Console (AMI MegaRAC SP-X) web interface Dashboard Security Server cket Operating Properties HTML5 KVM Sensor Monitor (Voltage, RPM, Temperature, CPU Status …etc.) System fan System fan System fan...
Chapter 2 System Appearance Front View HDD4 HDD5 HDD6 HDD7 HDD0 HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 Description Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Port Front Panel LEDs and Buttons 2.5" 9.5mm Drive Bays 3.5"/2.5" Drive Bays Note! Drives with green latches support NVMe. • Please Go to Chapter 2-3 Front Panel LED and Buttons for detail description of function LEDs. System Appearance - 15 -...
Rear View SLOT3 SLOT4 PSU2 PSU1 SLOT2 SLOT1 Description PCIe Slot PCIe Slot OCP 3.0 Slot (Option/SFF) Server Management LAN Port 1GbE LAN Port x 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 Port x 2 ID LED Mini DisplayPort OCP 3.0 Slot (Option/SFF) System Appearance - 16 -...
Front Panel LEDs and Buttons No. Name Color Status Description Reset Button Press the button to reset the system. Press the button server generates a NMI to the processor NMI button if the multiple-bit ECC errors occur, which effectively halt the server.
2-3-1 RoT LEDs ID LED Status LED LED on Front panel (Note5) ID LED Status LED EC Firmware (FW) Authentication fail or not exit EC FW is broken or not exit (Note1) Authenticating/Recovering BMC/BIOS Images Authenticating Images Blinks Blue Blinks Green Recovering BMC Active Flash 4 times per 4 times per...
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Blinks Blue Blinks Green 2 times per 2 times per BMC : AUTH fail after doing recovery (Note3) second second [ON OFF OFF] [ON OFF OFF] Blinks Blue Blinks Amber 2 times per 2 times per BIOS : AUTH fail after doing recovery (Note3) second second...
Rear System LAN LEDs Name Color Status Description Yellow 1 Gbps data rate 1GbE Green 100 Mbps data rate Speed LED 10 Mbps data rate Link between system and 1GbE Green network or no access Link/ Blink Data transmission or receiving is occurring Activity No data transmission or receiving is occurring...
Power Supply Unit (PSU) LED NOTE! The power supply may be vary based on the system configuration. PSU LED State Description No AC power to all power supplies 1Hz Green Blinking AC present / only standby on / Cold redundant mode 2Hz Green Blinking Power supply firmware updating mode AC cord unplugged or AC power lost;...
Hard Disk Drive LEDs 3.5" Hard Disk Drive LED #1 LED #2 2.5" 9.5mm Hard Disk Drive HDD Present RAID SKU LED #1 Locate Rebuilding HDD Access Fault (No Access) Green ON(*1) BLINK (*2) Disk LED (LED on Back Panel) Amber No RAID configuration...
Chapter 3 System Hardware Installation Pre-installation Instructions Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Working on computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the simple guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or injury to yourself. •...
Removing Chassis Cover Before you remove or install the system cover • Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to AC power. Follow these instructions to remove the chassis cover: Remove the screws on both sides of the back chassis cover. (Note: For safe shipping, installation screws are added and should be removed before deployment/putting it in the server cabinet.) Remove the screw securing the back chassis cover.
Removing and Installing the Fan Duct Follow these instructions to remove/install the fan duct: Lift up to remove the fan duct To install the fan duct, align the fan duct with the guiding groove. Push down the fan duct into chassis until its firmly seat.
Removing and installing the Heat Sink Read the following guidelines before you begin to remove/install the heat sink: • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the heat sink to prevent hardware damage. •...
Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
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• Lock the CPU by using a Torx T20 screwdriver to tighten screw. • The screw tightening torque: 12.5-15.0 kgf-cm. System Hardware Installation - 28 -...
Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
3-5-2 Installing the Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure to install DDR5 DIMMs on this motherboard. Follow these instructions to install the Memory: Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down.
Installing the PCI Expansion Card • Voltages can be present within the server whenever an AC power source is connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off position. Ensure that the system is powered-down and all power sources have been disconnected from the server prior to installing a PCIe card.
Installing the Mezzanine Card 3-7-1 OCP 3.0 Use of the following type of OCP 3.0 NIC is recommended: • OCP 3.0 SFF with Pull Tab • OCP 3.0 SFF with Ejector Latch Follow these instructions to install an OCP 3.0 mezzanine card: Remove the two screws securing the mezzanine card slot cover.
Installing the Hard Disk Drive Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the HDD: • Take note of the drive tray orientation before sliding it out. • The tray will not fit back into the bay if inserted incorrectly. •...
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Follow these instructions to install 2.5" hard disk drive into 3.5" HDD Tray: Press the release button. Extend the locking lever. Pull the locking lever in the direction indicated to remove the HDD tray. Align the hard disk drive with the positioning screw on the HDD tray. Secure the hard disk drive with five screws.
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Follow these instructions to install a 2.5" HDD: Press the release button. Extend the locking lever. Pull the locking lever in the direction indicated to remove the HDD tray. Align the hard disk drive with the positioning stud on the HDD tray. Slide the hard disk drive into the HDD tray.
Installing the M.2 Device and Heat Sink CAUTION The position of the stand-off screw will depend on the size of the M.2 device. The stand-off screw is pre-installed for 22110 cards as standard. Refer to the size of the M.2 device and change the position of the stand-off screw accordingly.
3-10 Replacing the Fan Assembly • Voltages can be present within the server whenever an AC power source is connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off position. Ensure that the system is powered-down and all power sources have been disconnected from the server prior to replacing a system fan.
3-11 Replacing the Power Supply CAUTION! • In order to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, disconnect AC power from the power supply before removing the power supply from the system Follow these instructions to replace the power supply: Flip and then grasp the power supply handle.
3-12 Cable Routing Motherboard: FP_1 Front Switch/LED Cable Front IO Board: FP_1 Motherboard: F_USB1 Front USB 3 Cable Front IO Board: F_USB3 System Hardware Installation - 40 -...
G-SC Module 4-3-1 CDCR114 BMC1 BMC2 BIOS2 BIOS1 Item Description 10/100/1000 Server Management LAN Port 1GbE LAN Port #2 1GbE LAN Port #1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Port x 2 Mini DP Port Motherboard Components - 48 -...
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the EFI on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters, loading the operating system etc. The BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
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Main This setup page includes all the items of the standard compatible BIOS. Advanced This setup page includes all the items of AMI BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) ...
The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter other sub-menu. Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.
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Parameter Description BIOS Information Project Name Displays the project name information. Project Version Displays version number of the BIOS setup utility. Build Date and Time Displays the date and time when the BIOS setup utility was created. BMC Information (Note1) BMC Firmware Version (Note1) Displays BMC firmware version information.
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Parameter Description Onboard LAN Information LAN1/LAN2 MAC Address (Note) Displays LAN MAC address information. System Date Sets the date following the weekday-month-day-year format. System Time Sets the system time following the hour-minute-second format. (Note) The number of LAN ports listed will depend on the motherboard / system model. BIOS Setup - 54 -...
Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu displays submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components. Select a submenu item, then press <Enter> to access the related submenu screen. When Boot Mode Select is set to UEFI (Default) BIOS Setup - 55 -...
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When "Boot Mode Select" is set to Legacy in the Boot > Boot Mode Select section BIOS Setup - 56 -...
2-2-1 Trusted Computing Parameter Description Configuration Enable/Disable BIOS support for security device. OS will not show security device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be Security Device Support available. Options available: Disable, Enable. Default setting is Enable. Select Enable to activate TPM support feature. SPI TPM Support Options available: Disabled, Enabled.
2-2-2 PSP Firmware Versions The PSP Firmware Versions page displays the basic PSP firmware version information. Items on this window are non-configurable. BIOS Setup - 58 -...
2-2-3 Legacy Video Select Description Parameter Selects between onboard or external VGA support. OnBrd/Ext VGA Select Options available: Auto, Onboard, External. Default setting is Auto. This configurable option will be displayed when "Boot Mode Select" is set to Legacy in the Boot > (Note) Boot Mode Select section.
2-2-4 AST2600 Super IO Configuration Description Parameter AST2600 Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip Displays the super IO chip information Serial Port 1 Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Configuration BIOS Setup - 60 -...
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2-2-4-1 Serial Port 1 Configuration Description Parameter Serial Port 1 Configuration Enable/Disable the Serial Port (COM). When set to Enabled allows you to configure the Serial port 1 settings. When set to Disabled, displays no Serial Port (Note) configuration for the serial port. Options available: Disabled, Enabled.
2-2-5 S5 RTC Wake Settings Parameter Description Enable/Disable system wake on alarm event. Options available: Disabled, Fixed Time, Dynamic Time. When Fixed Time Wake System from S5 is selected, system will wake on the hr::min::sec specified. Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup - 62 -...
2-2-6 Serial Port Console Redirection Parameter Description Select whether to enable console redirection for specified device. Console COM1/Serial Over LAN redirection enables the users to manage the system from a remote Console Redirection (Note) location. Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
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Parameter Description Parity – A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. – Even: parity bit is 0 if the num of 1's in the data bits is even. – Odd: parity bit is 0 if num of 1's in the data bits is odd. –...
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Parameter Description Legacy Console Redirection Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Redirection COM Port – Selects a COM port for Legacy serial redirection. – Default setting is COM1/SOL. Resolution – Selects the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support.
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Parameter Description Flow Control – Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a 'stop' signal can Serial Port for Out-of-Band be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a 'start' EMS Console Redirection signal can be sent to re-start the flow.
2-2-7 CPU Configuration Description Parameter Enable/Disable the CPU Virtualization. SVM Mode Options available: Disabled, Enabled. Default setting is Enabled. Press [Enter] to view the memory information related to CPU 0/1. CPU 0/1 Information BIOS Setup - 67 -...
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Description Parameter Displays the PCI Bus Driver version information. PCI Bus Driver Version Change MCIO PCIe lanes. U2_P0_P0/1/2, U2_P1_P0/2/3 Options available: Disabled, Auto, x8, x16, x4x4, x8x8, x8x4x4, Lanes (Note1) x4x4x8, x4x4x4x4. Default setting is Auto. When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM U2_P0_P0/1/2, U2_P1_P0/2/3 for the related devices.
2-2-9 USB Configuration Parameter Description USB Configuration USB Module Version Displays the USB module version information. USB Controllers Displays the supported USB controllers. USB Devices: Displays the USB devices connected to the system. Enable/Disable the Legacy USB support function. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
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Parameter Description Selects the time-out value during a USB mass storage device reset. Device reset time-out Options available: 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec, 40 sec. Default setting is 20 sec. Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller.
2-2-11 Post Report Configuration Parameter Description Post Report Configuration Error Message Report Enable/Disable the POST Error Message support. Post Error Message Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Halt On Options available: No Error, All Error. Default setting is No Error. BIOS Setup - 73 -...
2-2-12 NVMe Configuration Parameter Description NVMe Configuration Displays the NVMe devices connected to the system. Enable/Disable NVMe LED Control. NVMe LED Control Options available: System Default, Disabled, Enabled. Default setting is System Default. BIOS Setup - 74 -...
2-2-13 SATA Configuration Parameter Description Displays the installed HDD devices information. System will automatically SATA Configuration detect HDD type. BIOS Setup - 75 -...
2-2-15 AMD Mem Configuration Status Description Parameter Press [Enter] to view the memory configuration status related to CPU 0/1. CPU 0/1 BIOS Setup - 77 -...
2-2-16 Tls Auth Configuration Parameter Description Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Enroll Cert – Press [Enter] to enroll a certificate • Enroll Cert Using File • Cert GUID Server CA Configuration Input digit character in 1111111-2222-3333-4444-1234567890ab format. –...
2-2-17 RAM Disk Configuration Parameter Description Specifies the type of memory to use from available memory pool in system to create a disk. Disk Memory Type Options available: Boot Service Data, Reserved. Default setting is Boot Service Data. Creates a raw RAM disk. Size (Hex) ...
2-2-18 iSCSI Configuration Parameter Description Press [Enter] and name iSCSI Initiator. Only IQN format is accepted. iSCSI Initiator Name Range: from 4 to 223 Add an Attempt Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Delete Attempts Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Change Attempt Order Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
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Description Parameter Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Link Speed – Allows for automatic link speed adjustment. – Options available: Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, 100 Mbps Full. Default setting is Auto Negotiated. Wake On LAN NIC Configuration ...
2-2-20 VLAN Configuration Parameter Description Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Create new VLAN VLAN ID – Sets VLAN ID for a new VLAN or an existing VLAN. – Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. –...
2-2-21 MAC IPv4 Network Configuration Parameter Description Indicates whether network address is configured successfully or not. Configured Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Enable DHCP (Note) Local IP Address Press [Enter] to configure local IP address. (Note) Press [Enter] to configure local NetMask.
2-2-22 MAC IPv6 Network Configuration Parameter Description Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Displays the MAC Address information. Interface ID – The 64 bit alternative interface ID for the device. The string is colon separated. e.g. ff:dd:88:66:cc:1:2:3. DAD Transmit Count ...
AMD CBS Menu AMD CBS menu displays submenu options for configuring the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically sets. Select a submenu item, then press [Enter] to access the related submenu screen. BIOS Setup - 86 -...
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2-3-1 CPU Common Options BIOS Setup - 87 -...
Parameter Description CPU Common Options Performance Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Allow REP-MOV/STOS to use non-caching streaming stores for large sizes. REP-MOV/STOS Streaming Options available: Disabled, Enabled. Default setting is Enabled. Prefetcher settings Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Core Watchdog Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items.
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Parameter Description Enable/Disable the PPIN feature. PPIN Opt-in Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Enabled: Enter system memory is covered. SNP Memory (RMP Table) Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Custom, Auto. Coverage Default setting is Auto. Controls the Secure Memory Encryption Enable (SMEE) function. SMEE Options available: Disable, Enable, Auto.
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2-3-1-1 Performance Parameter Description Performance Options available: Normal Operation, Customized. Default setting is Normal OC Mode (Note) Operation. Allows you to accept or decline enabling Custom Core Pstates. When Custom Core Pstates accepted, you can disable or customize core pstates. Allows you to accept or decline enabling CCDs, processor cores and threads.
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2-3-1-2 Prefetcher Settings Parameter Description Prefetcher settings Enable/Disable L1 Stream HW Prefetcher. L1 Stream HW Prefetcher Options available: Disable, Enable, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Use memory access history of individual instructions to fetch additional lines when each access is a constant distance from the previous. L1 Stride Prefetcher Enable/Disable L1 Stride Prefetcher.
2-3-2 DF Common Options Parameter Description DF Common Options Memory Addressing Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. ACPI Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Link Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. SDCI Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Probe Filter Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items.
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2-3-2-1 Memory Addressing Parameter Description Memory Addressing Specifies the number of desired NUMA nodes per socket. Options available: NPS0, NPS1, NPS2, NPS4, Auto. Default setting is Auto. NUMA nodes per socket NOTE! • Available options may vary by system configuration. •...
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2-3-2-2 ACPI Parameter Description ACPI ACPI SRAT L3 Cache As Enable/Disable report each L3 cache as a NUMA Domain to the OS. Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. NUMA Domain Determines how the SLIT distances are declared. ACPI SLIT Distance Control Options available: Manual, Auto.
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2-3-2-3 Link Parameter Description Enable/Disable GMI link encryption. GMI encryption control Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Enable/Disable xGMI link encryption. xGMI encryption control Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Configures the number of xGMI2 links used on a multi-socket system. xGMI Link Configuration Options available: Auto, 3 xGMI Links, 4 xGMI Links, 2 xGMI Links + 2 PCI Links.
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Parameter Description xGMI Global Preset List Press [Enter] to configure the xGMI Preset list. xGMI Initial Preset Press [Enter] to configure the xGMI Initial Preset CPU0/1 link. xGMI TXEQ Search Mask Press [Enter] to configure the xGMI TXEQ Search Mask CPU0/1 link. Press [Enter] to configure the xGMI AC/DC Coupled link.
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2-3-2-4 SDCI Parameter Description Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. SDCI (Note) DisRmSteer Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. (Note) Advanced items prompt when this item is defined. BIOS Setup - 98 -...
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2-3-2-5 Probe Filter Parameter Description Specifies whether multiple memory/CXL channels will share probe filter Organization storage. Options available: Auto, Dedicated, Shared. Default setting is Dedicated. Controls PDR settings that may impact performance by workload and/or Periodic Directory Rinse (PDR) processor. Tuning Options available: Memory-Sensitive, Cache-Bound, Neutral, Adaptive, Auto.
2-3-3 UMC Common Options Parameter Description UMC Common Options DDR Addressing Options Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. DDR Controller Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. DDR MBIST Options Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. DDR RAS Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items.
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2-3-3-1 DDR Addressing Options Parameter Description DDR Addressing Options Interleaves memory blocks across the DRAM chip selects for node 0. Chipselect Interleaving Options available: Disabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Enable or disable bank addressing hashing. Address Hash Bank Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Enable or disable CS addressing hashing.
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2-3-3-2 DDR Controller Configuration Parameter Description DDR Controller Configuration DDR Power Options Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Memory Channel Disable Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Refresh Management (RFM) Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. BIOS Setup - 102 -...
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2-3-3-2-1 DDR Power Options Parameter Description DDR Power Options Enable or disable DDR power down mode. Power Down Enable Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Sub Urgent Refresh Lower Specifies the stored refresh limit required to enter sub-urgent refresh mode. Bound Urgent Refresh Limit Specifies the stored refresh limit required to enter urgent refresh mode.
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2-3-3-2-3 Refresh Management (RFM) Parameter Description Refresh Management (RFM) Configure Refresh Management. Refresh Management Options available: Enable, Disable, Auto, Force Enable. Default setting is Auto. RAA Initial Management Override Rolling Accumulated ACT Initial Management Threshold. Options available: 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Threshold RAA Maximum Management Override Rolling Accumulated ACT Maximum Management Threshold.
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2-3-3-3 DDR MBIST Options Parameter Description DDR MBIST Options Enable/Disable the Memory MBIST function. MBIST Enable Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Selects MBIST Test Mode. Interface Mode: Tests Single and Multiple CS transactions and Basic Connectivity. MBIST Test Mode (Note1) Data Eye Mode: Measures Voltage vs.
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Parameter Description DDR Healing BIST Execution Options available: One Time, Every boot. Mode Default setting is One Time. (Note2) PMU Mem BIST Press [Enter] to enable/disable PMU Mem BIST Algorithm. Algorithm (Note2) For DRAM errors found in the BIOS memory BIST select the repair type. DDR Healing BIST Repair Options available: Soft Repair, Hard Repair, No Repairs -Test only.
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2-3-3-3-1 Data Eye Parameter Description Data Eye Pattern Select Options available: PRBS, SSO, Both. Default setting is PRBS. Pattern Length Determines the pattern length. The possible options are N=3..12. This item helps read the aggressors channels. Aggressor Channel Options available: One Sub-Channel, Half Channels, All Channels. Default setting is All Channels.
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Parameter Description Target Static Lane Select This item is configurable when Target Static Lane Control is set to Upper 32 bits Enabled. Target Static Lane Select This item is configurable when Target Static Lane Control is set to Lower 32 bits Enabled.
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2-3-3-4 DDR RAS Parameter Description DDR RAS Enable/Disable the Data Poisoning function. Data Poisoning Options available: Auto, Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Auto. DRAM Boot Time Post Package Enable/Disable the DRAM Boot Time Post Package Repair function. Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable. Repair DRAM Runtime Post Package Enable/Disable the DRAM Runtime Post Package Repair function.
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Parameter Description DRAM UECC Retry – Enable/Disable DRAM UECC Retry. – Options available: Auto, Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Max DRAM UECC Error Replay (Note) ECC Configuration – Default setting is 8. (continued) Memory Clear – Options available: Auto, Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Auto.
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Parameter Description Configure DRAM Corrected Error Counter function. DRAM Corrected Error Counter Options available: Disable, NoLeakMode, LeakMode. Default setting is Enable LeakMode. Enable SMI when DRAM corrected Error Counter count exceeds the DRAM Corrected Error Counter threshold value. Interrupt Enable Options available: False, True.
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2-3-3-5 DDR Bus Configuration Parameter Description DDR Bus Configuration Select the DRAMs On-die Termination impedance for RTT_NOM_WR. Dram ODT impedance RTT_ Options available: Auto, RTT_OFF, RZQ (240), RZQ/2 (120), RZQ/3 (80) NOM_WR RZQ/4 (60), RZQ/5(48), RZQ/6(40), RZQ/7(34). Default setting is Auto. Select the DRAMs On-die Termination impedance for RTT_NOM_RD.
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Parameter Description NBIO Common Options Enable/Disable the IOMMU function. IOMMU Options available: Disabled, Enabled. Default setting is Enabled. Enable/Disable DMAr system protection during POST. DMAr Support Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Enable/Disable DMA remap support in IVRS IVinfo Field. DMA Protection Options available: Auto, Enabled, Disabled.
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Parameter Description Enable/Disable the data link feature capability. Data Link Feature Cap Options available: Enabled, Disabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Enable/Disable the running PCIE CV tool support. CV test Options available: Auto, Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Auto. Enable/Disable the SEV-SNP support. SEV-SNP Support Options available: Disable, Enable.
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2-3-4-1 SMU Common Options Parameter Description SMU Common Options Power Policy Quick Options available: Standard, Best Performance, Energy Efficient. Setting Default setting is Standard. TDP Control Options available: Manual, Auto. Default setting is Auto. PPT Control Options available: Manual, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Selects use the fused Determinism or set customized Determinism.
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Parameter Description Enable/Disable the CPPC feature. CPPC Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Enable/Disable the HSMP support. HSMP Support Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. SVI3 SVC Speed Control Options available: Auto, Manual. Default setting is Auto. Options available: Auto, Disable, 1 stack, 2 stack, 4 stack.
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2-3-4-2 NBIO RAS Common Options Parameter Description NBIO RAS Common Options NBIO RAS Control Options available: Disabled, MCA, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Configures the Egress Poison High Severity. Each bit set to 1 enables Egress Poison Severity High High severity on the associated IOHC egress port. A bit of 0 indicates LOW severity.
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Parameter Description Uncorrected Converted to Enables mask for masking of uncorrectable parity errors on internal Poison Enable Mask High arrays. Uncorrected Converted to Enables mask for masking of uncorrectable parity errors on internal Poison Enable Mask Low arrays. Specifies the timer interval of the SYSHUB Watchdog timer in System Hub Watchdog Timer milliseconds.
2-3-5 FCH Common Options Parameter Description FCH Common Options I3C/I2C Configuration Options Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. SATA Configuration Options Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. USB Configuration Options Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. AC Power Loss Options Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items.
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2-3-5-1 I3C/I2C Configuration Options Parameter Description I3C/I2C Configuration Options Options available: Both Disabled, I3C Enabled, I2C Enabled, Auto. I3C/I2C 0/1/2/3 Enable Default setting is Auto. I2C 4/5 Enable Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Release SPD Host Control Options available: Disabled, Enabled.
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2-3-5-2 SATA Configuration Options Parameter Description SATA Configuration Options Enable/Disable OnChip SATA controller. SATA Enable Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. SATA RAS Support Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. SATA Staggered Spin-up Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. SATA Disabled AHCI Prefetch Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto.
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2-3-5-3 USB Configuration Options Parameter Description USB Configuration Options Enable/Disable USB controller. XHCI Controller0/1 enable Options available: Enabled, Disabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. USB ecc SMI Enable Options available: Enable, Off, Auto. Default setting is Auto. Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. MCM USB enable XHCI2/ XHCI3 enable (Socket1) ...
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2-3-5-4 AC Power Loss Options Parameter Description AC Power Loss Options Selects the AC Loss Control Method. AC Loss Control Options available: Power Off, Power On, Last State. Default setting is Last State. BIOS Setup - 136 -...
2-3-6 SOC Miscellaneous Control Parameter Description SOC Miscellaneous Control Enable/Disable the ConsoleOut function for ABL. ABL Console Out Control (Note) Options available: Disable, Enable, Auto. Default setting is Auto. ABL Console Out Serial Options available: eSPI, SOC UART0, SOC UART1, Auto. Default setting is Auto.
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Parameter Description Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. FAR enforcement state – Default setting is Enabled. Firmware Anti-rollback (FAR) SPL value in the CPU Fuse SPL value in the SPL table FAR Switch – Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Auto. Default setting is Auto. BIOS Setup - 142 -...
AMD PBS Menu AMD PBS Option menu displays submenu options for configuring the function of AMD PBS. Select a submenu item, then press [Enter] to access the related submenu screen. Parameter Description Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Enable/Disable SPI Locking for protect ROM part. SPI Locking Options available: Disabled, Enabled.
2-4-1 RAS Parameter Description Enable/Disable the Periodic SMI for polling [MCA Threshold] error. RAS Periodic SMI Control Options available: Disabled, Enabled. Default setting is Enabled. SMI Threshold Configures the SMI Threshold value. SMI Scale Configures the SMI Scale value. Defines the unit of time scale. SMI Scale Unit Options available: millisecond, second, minute.
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Parameter Description PCIe Root Port UnCorr Err Initialize the PCIe AER Uncorrected Error Mask register of Root Port. Mask Reg PCIe Root Port UnCorr Err Initialize the PCIe AER Uncorrected Error Severity register of Root Port. Sev Reg PCIe Device Corr Err Mask Initialize the PCIe AER Corrected Error Mask register of PCIe device.
Chipset Setup Menu Chipset Setup menu displays submenu options for configuring the function of the North Bridge. Select a submenu item, then press <Enter> to access the related submenu screen. Parameter Description PCIe Compliance Mode Options available: Off, On. Default setting is Off. Enable/Disable program all VR on MB.
2-5-1 North Bridge Parameter Description North Bridge Configuration Memory Information Total Memory Displays the total memory information. CPU 0/1 Information Press [Enter] to view information related to CPU 0/1. BIOS Setup - 148 -...
Server Management Menu Parameter Description Enable/Disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer). FRB-2 Timer Default setting is Enabled. FRB-2 Timer Configures the FRB-2 Timer timeout. timeout Default setting is 20 minutes. Configures the FRB-2 Timer policy. FRB-2 Timer Policy Options available: Do Nothing, Reset, Power Down, Power Cycle. Default setting is Do Nothing.
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Parameter Description System Event Log Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. View FRU Press [Enter] to view the FRU information. Information BMC network Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. configuration IPv6 BMC Network Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Configuration BIOS Setup - 152 -...
2-6-1 System Event Log Parameter Description Enabling / Disabling Options Change this item to enable or disable all features of System Event SEL Components Logging during boot. Options available: Disabled, Enabled. Default setting is Enabled. Erasing Settings Choose options for erasing SEL. Erase SEL Options available: No/Yes, On next reset/Yes, On every reset.
2-6-2 View FRU Information The FRU page is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as System product information. Items on this window are non-configurable. (Note) The model name will vary depends on the product you purchased BIOS Setup - 154 -...
2-6-3 BMC Network Configuration Parameter Description BMC network configuration Lan Channel 1 Selects to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (DHCP). Do nothing option will not modify any BMC network parameters Configuration Address source during BIOS phase. Options available: Unspecified, Static, DynamicBmcDhcp. Default setting is DynamicBmcDhcp.
2-6-4 IPv6 BMC Network Configuration Parameter Description IPv6 BMC network configuration IPv6 BMC Lan Channel 1 Enable/Disable IPv6 BMC LAN channel function. When this item is disabled, the system will not modify any BMC network during BIOS IPv6 BMC Lan Option phase.
Security Menu The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. There are two types of passwords that you can set: • Administrator Password Entering this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility. •...
2-7-1 Secure Boot The Secure Boot submenu is applicable when your device is installed the Windows 8 (or above) operating ® system. Parameter Description System Mode Displays if the system is in User mode or Setup mode. Enable/ Disable the Secure Boot function. Secure Boot Options available: Enabled, Disabled.
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Parameter Description Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Please note that this item is configurable when Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom. Factory Key Provision – Allows to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when system is in Setup Mode.
Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error message if the legacy drive(s) specified is not bootable. Parameter Description Boot Configuration Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) Setup Prompt Timeout means indefinite waiting.
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Parameter Description FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Press [Enter] to configure the boot priority. By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following sequence: Hard drive. Boot Option #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 / #5 CD-COM/DVD drive. USB device.
Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press <Enter>. Parameter Description Save Options Saves changes made and closes the BIOS setup. Save Changes and Exit Options available: Yes, No.
2-10 BIOS Recovery The system has an embedded recovery technique. In the event that the BIOS becomes corrupt the boot block can be used to restore the BIOS to a working state. To restore your BIOS, please follow the instructions listed below: Recovery Instruction: 1.
2-11 BIOS POST Beep code (AMI standard) 2-11-1 PEI Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Memory not Installed. Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice) Recovery started DXEIPL was not found DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found Recovery failed S3 Resume failed Reset PPI is not available...