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  • Page 1 ESC4000A-E12 2U Rackmount Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... vi About this guide ....................... viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction System package contents ................. 1-2 Serial number label ..................1-2 System specifications ................1-3 Front panel features ................... 1-5 Rear panel features ..................1-6 Internal features ..................1-7 LED information ..................
  • Page 4 Internal connectors .................. 3-11 Onboard LEDs ..................3-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Managing and updating your BIOS ............4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..............4-3 BIOS setup program .................. 4-4 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..............4-5 4.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.5.5 CPU Configuration ..............4-20 4.5.6 PCI Subsystem Settings ............4-21 4.5.7 USB Configuration ..............4-22 4.5.8 Network Stack Configuration............. 4-23 4.5.9 NVMe Configuration ..............4-24 4.5.10 SATA Configuration ..............4-24 4.5.11 APM Configuration ..............4-24 4.5.12 AMD Mem Configuration Status..........4-25 4.5.13 T1s Auth ..................

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

  • Page 7: Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

    Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Avertissement sur les batteries Lithium-Ion ATTENTION : Danger d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas correctement remplacée. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 9 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    Optional items come bundled if you selected them when purchasing the system and cannot be bought separately. Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. See the figure below.

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS ESC4000A-E12 Series servers features the ASUS K14PG-U12 server board that supports the AMD EPYC™ 9004 Series Processor Family. Model Name ESC4000A-E12 1 x Socket SP5 (LGA 6096) Processor AMD EPYC™ 9004 Series Processor Family (up to TDP 400W)
  • Page 14 PFR module (optional) ® ® ® Windows Server, RedHat , SuSE , CentOS, Ubuntu, Vmware OS Support * Please find the latest OS support from https://www.asus.com/event/ Server/OS_support_list/OS.html Out of Band Management Remote On-Board ASMB11-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Hardware Solution Software ASUS Control Center 800mm x 439.5mm x 88.9mm (2U)

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot USB 3.2 Hot-swap 2.5-inch storage bay Hot-swap 2.5-inch storage bay Gen 1 ports Hot-swap 3.5-inch storage bays Redundant power supply units Hot-swap 3.5-inch storage bays Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. ASUS ESC4000A-E12...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Features

    • The rear I/O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • The DM_LAN1 port is for ASUS ASMB11-iKVM controller only. • The D2C liquid cooling module slots require a Liquid-to-Air Coolant Distribution Unit.

  • Page 17: Internal Features

    FAN2 FAN4 A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000A-E12...

  • Page 18: Led Information

    LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Location button with LED Power button with LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Message LED Display Icon Description status Power button with LED System power on System is normal; no incoming event Message LED A hardware monitor event is indicated Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) Location button with...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Leds

    Power button with LED System power on System is normal; no incoming event Message LED A hardware monitor event is indicated Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) Location LED Function off ASUS ESC4000A-E12...

  • Page 20: Lan (Rj-45) Leds

    1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN1/LAN2 LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Dedicated Management LAN (for ASMB11 and DM_LAN1) ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status...

  • Page 21: Hdd Status Leds

    Red LED Green LED Storage Device LED Description Storage device has failed Status (RED) Blinking RAID rebuilding or locating Storage device power ON Activity (GREEN) Blinking SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device reading or writing data Storage device not found ASUS ESC4000A-E12 1-11...
  • Page 22 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

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

  • Page 24: Chassis Cover

    Chassis cover There are three parts of the chassis cover you may remove. The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. To remove the rear chassis cover: Loosen the two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the chassis.
  • Page 25 Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. ASUS ESC4000A-E12...

  • Page 26: Air Duct

    2.1.1 Air duct The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. To remove the air duct: Loosen the two (2) thumbscrews as shown. Lift the air duct to remove it from the chassis.

  • Page 27: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will bear the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit- related.
  • Page 28 Loosen the screw on the socket to open the load plate. A T20 screwdriver with a torque value of 13.5±1.0 kgf-cm is recommended. Lift open the rail frame, then slide the external cap out of the rail frame. Load plate External cap Load plate Rail frame...
  • Page 29 Close the load plate just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU, then secure the load plate using the screw on the socket. A T20 screwdriver with a torque value of 13.5±1.0 kgf-cm is recommended. ASUS ESC4000A-E12...
  • Page 30 Place the heatsink on the CPU socket and make sure the heatsink screws are aligned with the CPU socket. The below instructions must be followed when securing the heatsink to the motherboard. The order in which the screws should be tightened is shown both in the illustration below and on the heatsink.

  • Page 31: Installing The Cpu And Liquid Cooling Module

    Align and place the liquid cooling module assembly in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration below, then secure the PCIe riser card with the screw you removed earlier. Connect the leak detection sensor cable to LIQUID_CONN1 on the motherboard. ASUS ESC4000A-E12...
  • Page 32 The below instructions must be followed when securing the heatsink to the motherboard. The order in which the screws should be tightened is shown both in the illustration below and on the heatsink. Tighten screw just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. Fully tighten screw , then fully tighten screw Fully tighten the remaining screws in order from...

  • Page 33: System Memory

    System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets: ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-11...

  • Page 34: Memory Configurations

    You may install 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB DDR5 RDIMM / 128 GB, 256 GB DDR5 3DS RDIMM into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

  • Page 35: Removing A Dimm From A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM.

  • Page 36: Storage Devices

    Storage devices The chassis supports the following storage configurations: • 2 x 2.5-inch storage devices and 4 x 3.5-inch storage devices • 6 x 2.5-inch storage devices Storage bay 1 (2.5-inch) Storage bay 2 (2.5-inch) Storage bay 3 and 4 Storage bay 5 and 6 (2.5-inch or 3.5-inch) (2.5-inch or 3.5-inch)

  • Page 37: Installing A 3.5-Inch Sata/Sas Storage Device

    Refer to the Installing a 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device section for the steps on removing the drive tray. Push the tool-less 2.5-inch tray through the openings on the bottom of the drive tray. Prepare the 2.5-inch storage device, then place it into the tool-less 2.5-inch tray. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-15...
  • Page 38 Insert the tool-less 2.5-inch tray into the device tray until it clicks in place. Push the storage device and drive tray assembly all the way into the the drive bay until the tray lever and spring lock clicks and secures the drive tray in place. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install additional 2.5”...

  • Page 39: Expansion Slots

    Firmly hold the riser card, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Remove the screw from the PCIe lock on the riser card, then remove the PCIe lock from the riser card. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-17...
  • Page 40 Remove the metal covers from the riser card. Prepare the expansion cards. Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure that the proper hardware settings are configured. Align and insert the golden finger connectors of the expansion cards into the PCIe slot connectors on the riser card as shown.
  • Page 41 Replace the metal covers for any unused PCIe slots, then secure the PCIe lock using the screw removed earlier. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-19...

  • Page 42: Installing An Ocp3.0 Slot Baseboard

    2.5.2 Installing an OCP3.0 slot baseboard The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that supports an OCP3.0 slot baseboard. Remove the riser card, then remove the PCIe lock and metal covers. Refer to the Installing a PCIe expansion card section for the steps on removing the riser card, PCIe lock, and metal covers.

  • Page 43: Installing A Pike Ii Or Raid Card

    Remove the four (4) system fans as shown. Refer to the Removable/Optional Components section for the steps on removing the system fans. Remove the four (4) screws from the fan cage as shown. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-21...
  • Page 44 Remove the fan cage from the system chassis. Remove the ten (10) screws as shown, then remove the two (2) fans and fan cages from the system chassis. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 45 Remove the two (2) screws from the internal bracket as shown. Remove the screw from the metal cover, then remove the metal cover. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-23...
  • Page 46 (Optional) To install an ASUS PIKE II 3108 RAID card and cache vault, follow the below instructions to install the cache vault add-on card: Align the two spacers with the screw holes on the ASUS PIKE II card, then secure the two spacers with two screws from the bottom of the card.
  • Page 47 Connect the lower MiniSAS (ESAS1) connector (C) on the PIKE II card to SLIMSAS1 on the left backplane using the bundled cables. MCIO1 SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 SLIMSAS1 MCIO3 BPPWR4 MCIO4 Right backplane MCIO1 SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 SLIMSAS1 MCIO3 BPPWR4 MCIO4 Left backplane ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-25...
  • Page 48 To connect a 9540 RAID card in NVME configuration: Connect the SLIMSAS connector on the RAID card to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the left backplane using the bundled cables. MCIO1 SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 SLIMSAS1 MCIO3 BPPWR4 MCIO4 Left backplane 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 49 Connect the SLIMSAS connector on the RAID card to SLIMSAS1 on the left and right backplanes using the bundled cables. MCIO1 SGPIO_SW1 MCIO1 SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 TRI_DIS1 SLIMSAS1 SLIMSAS1 MCIO3 MCIO3 BPPWR4 BPPWR4 MCIO4 MCIO4 Left backplane Right backplane ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-27...
  • Page 50 To connect a 9560 RAID card in NVME configuration: Disconnect the default MCIO cables connected to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the right backplane. MCIO1 SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 SLIMSAS1 MCIO3 BPPWR4 MCIO4 Right backplane Connect the left SLIMSAS connector (B) on the RAID card to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the left backplane using the bundled cables.
  • Page 51 Connect the right SLIMSAS connector (C) on the RAID card to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the right backplane using the bundled cables. MCIO1 SGPIO_SW1 MCIO1 SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 TRI_DIS1 SLIMSAS1 SLIMSAS1 MCIO3 MCIO3 BPPWR4 BPPWR4 MCIO4 MCIO4 Left backplane Right backplane ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-29...
  • Page 52 Secure the internal bracket using the two screws removed earlier. (Optional) Refer to the Installing the Cache Vault Power Module section to install and connect the Cache Vault Power Module. The cache vault is required for the PIKE II 3108 card or the 9560 RAID card. Align and install the two (2) fans and fan cages, then secure it using the ten (10) screws removed previously.
  • Page 53 Align and install the fan cage, then secure it using the four (4) screws removed earlier. Install the four (4) system fans into the fan cage. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-31...

  • Page 54: Installing The Cache Vault Power Module

    2.5.4 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module Disconnect the three (3) cables from the Front Panel Module, then remove the two (2) screws. From the back of the Front Panel Module, push the Front Panel Module out of the system. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 55 Align the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip with the three screw holes on the Front Panel Module, then secure the clip with the three bundled screws. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the Cache Vault Power Module clip. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-33...
  • Page 56 Insert the Front Panel Module into the system. Connect the Cache Vault Power Module to the PIKE II card or RAID card. Reconnect the three (3) cables to the Front Panel Module, then secure the Front Panel Module using the two (2) screws removed earlier. When reconnecting the cables, ensure that the cables are not placed on top of the Cache Vault Power Module.

  • Page 57: Installing An M.2 (Ngff) Card

    Remove the four (4) cover screws that secure the cover to the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card, then remove the cover and set it aside. Peel the plastic film off the thermal pad next to the M.2 slot. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-35...
  • Page 58 Secure the bundled stand screw onto the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card. Install the M.2 storage device into the onboard M.2 slot (A), then secure the M.2 storage device with the bundled screw (B). Peel the plastic film off the thermal pad on the heatsink (A), secure the cover onto the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card with the cover screws that you removed earlier (B), then install the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card into the PCIe slot on the rear riser card.

  • Page 59: Optional) Installing The Pfr Module

    • The illustration below is for reference only. • For more information or assistance, please refer to www.asus.com. Locate the PFR module connector on your motherboard. Align and connect the PFR module to the PFR module connector. Push the PFR module down so that it is seated securely on the PFR module connector, then secure it using a screw.

  • Page 60: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.5.7 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the BIOS Setup chapter for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card.

  • Page 61: Cable Connections

    MCIOPCIE1, MCIOPCIE3 connectors (from motherboard to the backplane board) SYS_PANEL2 connector (from the motherboard to the front I/O board) Fan connectors (from the motherboard to the system fans) BP_I2C1 connector (from the motherboard to the backplane board) ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-39...

  • Page 62: Sata/Sas/Nvme Backplane Cabling

    SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane cabling MCIO1 SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 SLIMSAS1 MCIO3 BPPWR4 MCIO4 Left backplane MCIO1 SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1 TRI_DIS1 SLIMSAS1 MCIO3 BPPWR4 MCIO4 Right backplane 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 63 Connect MCIO2 on the Right Backplane to MCIO1PCIE on the Motherboard Connect MCIO3 on the Right Backplane to MCIO1PCIE on the Motherboard Connect SLIMSAS1 on the Right Backplane to SLIMPCIE_SATA1 on the Motherboard Connect BPPWR4 on the Right Backplane to BPPWR1 on the Power Distribution Board ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-41...

  • Page 64: System Fans

    System fans To uninstall the system fans: Hold the system fan by the notches, then press the latch inwards to release the system fan from the fan cage. Lift the fan, then set it aside. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans. To reinstall the system fans: Insert the fan into the fan cage.

  • Page 65: Redundant Power Supply Units

    To replace a power supply unit (PSU): Unplug the PSU power cable. Lift up the PSU lever. Hold the PSU lever, press the PSU latch (A), then carefully pull the PSU out of the system chassis (B). PSU lever ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-43...
  • Page 66 Prepare the replacement PSU. Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in place. Reconnect the PSU power cable. • The system automatically combines the two power supply modules into one. The combined output power varies with input voltages. Refer to the table below for details. 2600W (Air-cooled SKU) Input Voltage Max.

  • Page 67: Installing A Gpu

    Firmly hold and pull the GPU bracket upwards to detach it from the motherboard. Prepare the appropriate GPU power cable depending on the type of GPU card. Tesla/AMD Quadro 12VHPWR 8pin to 6pin power cable 8pin to 2x6pin power cable 12+4pin to 2x6pin power cable ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-45...
  • Page 68 Install the air duct, if supported by the GPU card, and connect the GPU power cable. The GPU air duct is designed and recommended for dual-slot GPU cards with a length of 10.5 inches. For GPU card installation with an air duct Pass the power cable through the air duct and connect it to the GPU card, then secure the air duct to the GPU card with two screws.
  • Page 69 PCIe lock and secure the two thumbscrews. For GPU card installation without an air duct Install the PCIe lock and secure the two thumbscrews. Repeat steps 4 to 10 if you need to install an additional GPU card to the bracket. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-47...
  • Page 70 Align and insert the golden fingers of the GPU bracket into the card slot on the motherboard and ensure that it is securely seated in the slot. Secure the thumbscrew at the front of the GPU bracket. Connect the other end of the GPU power cable to an available 6-pin power connector in front of the GPU bracket.

  • Page 71: Installing A Gpu Liquid Cooling Module

    Remove the two screws, then remove the metal cover from the rear of the GPU bracket. Locate and loosen the three thumbscrews, then firmly hold and pull the GPU bracket upwards to detach it from the motherboard. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-49...
  • Page 72 Place the GPU bracket on a flat and stable surface. Loosen the two thumbscrews and remove the PCIe lock (A), then remove the metal covers (B). Connect the liquid cooling pipes to a supported GPU card. Install the liquid cooling pipe bracket, then secure it using two screws. 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 73 Push the latches on the liquid cooling pipes outwards (A), then use cable ties to secure the liquid cooling pipes (B). Install the GPU, liquid cooling assembly into the GPU bracket, then secure it using two screws. Install the PCIe lock, then secure the two thumbscrews. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-51...
  • Page 74 Align and insert the golden fingers of the GPU bracket into the card slot on the motherboard and ensure that it is securely seated in the slot, then secure the three thumbscrews. Install the metal cover, then secure it using two screws. Connect the leak detection sensor cable to WL_CON1_L for the left GPU bracket or WL_CON1_R for the right GPU bracket.

  • Page 75: Installing A Gpu Bridge

    Align the three GPU bridges with the golden finger connectors on the GPU cards, then install the GPU bridges. For NVidia RTX A5000 / A6000 GPU cards Align the GPU bridge with the golden finger connectors on the GPU cards, then install the GPU bridge. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-53...

  • Page 76: Motherboard

    2.13 Motherboard 2.13.1 Removing the motherboard To remove the system motherboard: Disconnect the cables from the motherboard and remove any installed components on the motherboard. Take a photo or make a note of which components are removed, which cables are disconnected, and which connectors the cables were connected to.

  • Page 77: Cmos Battery

    Rail kit options This server system supports the rail kit options listed below. For more information on rail kit installation, refer to corresponding documentation on the ASUS support site or on the official product site for this server system. •...
  • Page 78 2-56 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 79: Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

  • Page 80: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Chapter 3: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 81: Layout Contents

    VGA Power connectors (6-pin VGAPWR1-8) 3-15 MicroSD Card slot (MSD1) 3-16 10. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) 3-17 11. Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) module connector (ROT_CON) 3-18 12. System Panel connector (20-pin SYS_PANEL2) 3-18 13. BF Power connector (6-pin BFPWR1) 3-19 ASUS ESC4000A-E12...

  • Page 82: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Onboard LEDs Page Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) 3-20 Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) 3-20 Hard Disk Activity LED (HDDLED1) 3-21 Message LED (MESLED1) 3-21 Location LED (LOCLED1) 3-22 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount SP5 socket designed for the AMD EPYC™ 9004 Series Family processors.

  • Page 83: Dual Inline Memory Module (Dimm)

    Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS ESC4000A-E12...

  • Page 84: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which includes system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 85 VGA feature. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error. ASUS ESC4000A-E12...
  • Page 86 DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 87 Heatsink Type setting (3-pin HS_TYPE1) This jumper allows you to set the fan curve used. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the NCSI device. ASUS ESC4000A-E12...
  • Page 88 PSU_ALT1 (3-pin PSU_ALT1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the PSU SMB alert. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3-10...

  • Page 89: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors SLIMPCIE connector (SLIMPCIE_SATA1) Connects the SATA signal to the SLIMSAS1 ports on the backplanes. MCIOPCIE connectors (MCIOPCIE1-3) Connects the PCIe signal to the MCIO ports on the backplanes. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 3-11...
  • Page 90 USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors (SLIMUSB1) Connect a compatible USB module cable to the SLIMUSB1 connector, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back or front of the system chassis. (SLIMUSB1 connector is used for the front USB panel by default). Chassis Intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch.
  • Page 91 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 3-13...
  • Page 92 Power connector (PWR1) Connects to the power sharing board and supplies power to the motherboard. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
  • Page 93 These 12V connectors supply power to the VGA cards. The 6-pin ATX power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 3-15...
  • Page 94 MicroSD Card slot (MSD1) The microSD card slot allows you to install a microSD memory card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC) to log BMC events. Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove a memory card, then reboot the system to access the memory card. Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard.
  • Page 95 BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 3-17...
  • Page 96 Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) Module connector (ROT_CON) This connector allows you to connect a PFR module to enable platform firmware resilience functions. System Panel connector (20-pin SYS_PANEL2) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3-18...
  • Page 97 ATX power supply plug is designed to fit this connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connector completely fits. This power connector supplies a maximum of 150W and is only intended for use with a Bluefield Ethernet DPU card. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 3-19...

  • Page 98: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
  • Page 99 The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 3-21...
  • Page 100 Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server on a server rack. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3-22...

  • Page 101: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 102: Managing And Updating Your Bios

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

  • Page 103: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 104: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 105: Bios Menu Screen

    Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Exit For selecting the exit options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS ESC4000A-E12...

  • Page 106: Navigation Keys

    Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.

  • Page 107: Main Menu

    System Language Allows you to set the system language. System Date [MM/DD/YYYY] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [HH:MM:SS] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS ESC4000A-E12...

  • Page 108: Performance Tuning Menu

    Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for different scenarios. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] Optimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >>...
  • Page 109 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled by ACC] When setting Power Balancer to [Enabled by ACC], make sure that you have the latest ASUS Control Center software installed to support Power Balancer. Please see below for recommended software versions: - ACC: 1.4.3.5 version or above.

  • Page 110: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4.5.1 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device.
  • Page 111 1 - SEV ASID Count. Streaming Stores Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Local APIC Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Compatibility] [xAPIC] [x2APIC] [Auto] ACPI _CST C1 Declaration [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-11...

  • Page 112: Df Common Options

    MCA Error Threshold Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [False] [True] [Auto] MCA FruText [Auto] Configuration options: [False] [True] SMU and PSP Debug Mode [Auto] If this option is enabled, uncorrected errors detected by the PSP FW or SMU FW will hang and not reset the system instead of causing a cold reset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] PPIN Opt-in [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]...

  • Page 113: Umc Common Options

    DDR Bus Configuration Allows you to configure DDR Bus options. DDR Timing Configuration Allows you to configure DDR Timing options. DDR Training Options Allows you to configure DDR Training options. DDR Security Allows you to configure DDR Security options. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-13...

  • Page 114: Nbio Common Options

    NBIO Common Options IOMMU [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DMAr Support [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRTM Virtual Device Support [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRTM Memory Reservation [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable reservation of 128MB memory below Bottom IO for DRTM.

  • Page 115: Fch Common Options

    Socket-0 P0 NTB Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Socket-0 P2 NTB Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Socket-0 G0 NTB Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Socket-0 G2 NTB Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-15...
  • Page 116 SOC Miscellaneous Control ABL Console Out Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The following items appear only when ABL Console Out Control is set to [Enabled]. ABL Console Out Serial Port [Auto] Configuration options: [eSPI UART] [SOC UART0] [SOC UART1] [Auto] ABL Basic Console Out Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ABL PMU Message Control [Auto]...

  • Page 117: Onboard Lan Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [JumperState] The following item appears only when LAN Enable is set to [JumperState]. ROM Type [Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-17...

  • Page 118: Serial Port Console Redirection

    4.5.4 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item.
  • Page 119 Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Resolution [80x24] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-19...

  • Page 120: Cpu Configuration

    Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable] This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [BootLoader] Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection EMS [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection EMS is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 121: Pci Subsystem Settings

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] OnBrd/Ext VGA Select [Onboard] Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard] [External] SR-IOV Support [Disabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SR- IOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-21...

  • Page 122: Usb Configuration

    4.5.7 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support.

  • Page 123: Network Stack Configuration

    Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect count [1] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-23...

  • Page 124: Nvme Configuration

    4.5.9 NVMe Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information. 4.5.10 SATA Configuration This page will display the SATA controller and drive information. 4.5.11 APM Configuration Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

  • Page 125: Amd Mem Configuration Status

    Allows you to enroll a certificate by manually inputting the certificate GUID. Commit Changes and Exit Exit Server CA configuration after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Exit Server CA configuration without saving any changes. Delete Cert Allows you to delete the certificate. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-25...

  • Page 126: Driver Health

    4.5.14 Driver Health This page will display the driver and controller health status. Chipset menu The Chipset menu items allow you to change the Chipset settings. PCIe Link Training Type [1 Step] This item allows you to select PCIe Link Training in 1 or 2 steps. Configuration options: [1 Step] [2 Step] PCIe Compliance Mode [Off] This item allows you to turn the PCIe Compliance Mode on or off.

  • Page 127: Security Menu

    From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-27...

  • Page 128: User Password

    User Password To set a user password: Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 129 This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Device Guard Ready Remove ‘UEFI CA’ from DB Remove Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB. Restore DB defaults Restore DB variable to factory defaults. Platform Key (PK) Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Delete] ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-29...

  • Page 130: Boot Menu

    • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST.

  • Page 131: Hard Drive Bbs Priorities

    The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item and press <Enter> to display the submenu. Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor.

  • Page 132: Event Logs Menu

    4.10 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 4.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.

  • Page 133: View Smbios Event Log

    This option allows you to enable or disable converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type (Not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.10.2 View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-33...

  • Page 134: Server Mgmt Menu

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

  • Page 135: System Event Log

    Configuration Router Lan1 Address source [Previous State] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-35...

  • Page 136: View System Event Log

    Shared LAN IPv6 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN2 IPv6 Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when IPv6 Support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Previous State] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC).

  • Page 137: Exit Menu

    Reset system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes Save changes done so far to any of the setup options. Discard Changes Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options. Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-37...

  • Page 138: Boot Override

    Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.

  • Page 139: Chapter 5: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

  • Page 140: Running The Support Dvd

    Manual - Provides the link to the user guide(s). You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. Contact - Displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard.

  • Page 141: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS ESC4000A-E12...

  • Page 142: Block Diagram

    Block diagram K14PG-U12 DDR5 12 x DIMM slots (12-channel, 1DPC) DDR5 CPU1 Gen5 x16 Gen5 x8 GENOA Processor PCIe x16 slot Front PCIe x8 slot (LP,LL)(option) Gen5 x16 PCIe x16 slot Up to TDP 400W Gen5 x16 PCIe x16 slot 2 x 2.5”...

  • Page 143: Q-Code Table

    Attempt to unmap permanently mapped TLB to PSP secure region 0x39 error Unable to map an SMN address to AXI space 0x3A error Unable to map a SYSHUB address to AXI space (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC4000A-E12...
  • Page 144 ACTION PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 0x3B error The count of CCXs or cores provided by bootrom is not consistent 0x3C error Uncompressed image size doesn't match value in compressed header 0x3D error Compressed option used in case where not supported 0x3E error Fuse info on all dies don't match...
  • Page 145 Inline AES key wrapper stored in DRAM 0xB7 error Completed FW Validation step 0xB8 error Completed FW Validation step 0xB9 error BIOS copy from SPI to DRAM complete 0xBA error Completed FW Validation step (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC4000A-E12...
  • Page 146 ACTION PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 0xBB error BIOS load process fully complete 0xBC error Bootloader successfully release x86 0xBD error Early Secure Debug completed 0xBE error GetFWVersion command received from BIOS is completed 0xBF error SMIInfo command received from BIOS is completed 0xC0 error Successfully entered WarmBootResume()
  • Page 147 Wait BMC ready 0xA8 Progress BIOS Setup Utility password verify 0xA9 Progress BIOS Setup Utility start 0xAB Progress BIOS Setup Utility input wait 0xAD Progress Ready to boot event 0xAA Progress APIC mode Operating system phase 0xAC Progress PIC mode ASUS ESC4000A-E12...

  • Page 148: Notices

    : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-003(A)/NMB-003(A) KC: Korea Warning Statement R-R-MSQ-ESC4000A-E12 Appendix...

  • Page 149: Australia Statement Notice

    ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.

  • Page 150: Asus Recycling/Takeback Services

    ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.

  • Page 151: Simplified Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der zugehörigen Richtlinien...
  • Page 152 Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv.

  • Page 153: Energy Star ® Qualified Product

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. ® All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ® ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default.

  • Page 154: Service And Support

    Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support. A-14 Appendix...

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