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  • Page 1 RS720-E11 Series RS720-E11-RS24U 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 ........................vii About this guide .......................... ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction System package contents ..................1-2 Serial number label ....................1-3 System specifications....................1-4 Front panel features ....................1-7 Rear panel features ....................1-8 Internal features ......................1-9 LED information ......................1-10 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ..................
  • Page 4 Internal LEDs ......................3-12 Internal connectors ....................3-15 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 4.2.5 Navigation keys ..................... 4-6 4.2.6 General help ....................4-6 4.2.7 Configuration fields ..................4-6 4.2.8 Pop-up window....................4-6 4.2.9 Scroll bar ......................4-6 Main menu ........................4-7 Performance Tuning menu ..................4-8 Advanced menu ......................4-10 4.5.1 Trusted Computing ..................4-11 4.5.2 ACPI Settings ....................4-11 4.5.3 Redfish Host Interface Settings .............4-11...
  • Page 6 4.11 Event Logs menu ....................4-52 4.11.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ............4-52 4.11.2 View Smbios Event Log ................4-54 4.12 Server Mgmt menu ....................4-55 4.12.1 System Event Log ..................4-56 4.12.2 BMC network configuration..............4-57 4.12.3 View System Event Log ................4-59 4.13 Exit menu .........................4-60 Appendix...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

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

  • Page 8: 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. Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 10 Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information. ASUS websites The ASUS websites provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your system package for the following items. RS720-E11-RS24U Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z13PP-D32 Server Board 1 x 80PLUS Power Supply 1 x 2.5-inch Storage Device Backplane 24 x 2.5-inch Storage Device Trays or Dummy Trays...

  • Page 13: Serial Number Label

    The product’s serial number contains 12 characters, such as xxSxxxxxxxxx, and printed on the sticker adhered to the server's front cover. The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from the ASUS Technical Support team. RESET RS720-E11-RS24U...

  • Page 14: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS RS720-E11 Series features the ASUS Z13PP-D32 server board. The server supports Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors, plus other latest technologies through the ® ® chipsets onboard. Model Name RS720-E11-RS24U Motherboard Z13PP-D32 2 x Socket E (LGA 4677)
  • Page 15 Model Name RS720-E11-RS24U 12 x SATA 6Gb/s ports SATA Controller Intel VROC: Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5 ® Optional kits: Disk Controller Broadcom HBA card 9500-8i SAS Controller Broadcom MegaRAID card 9540-8i Broadcom MegaRAID card 9560-16i 24 x 2.5” Hot-Swap Drive Bays: - 12 x NVMe + 12 x SATA/SAS* Storage Bay - 12 x NVme + 12 x NVMe/SATA/SAS*...
  • Page 16 RedHat Enterprise Linux ® SuSE Linux Enterprise Server ® OS Support CentOS Ubuntu * Please find the latest OS support from https://servers.asus.com/ support/os. Software ASUS Control Center (Classic) Management Out of Band Remote Solution On-Board ASMB11-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Management Regulatory Compliance...

  • Page 17: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons and LED indicators are located on the front panel. Refer to section 1.7 LED information for the LED descriptions. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Front panel LEDs &...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Features

    VGA port Expansion slot • Mgmt LAN port is for ASUS ASMB11-iKVM only. • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.

  • Page 19: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. Riser card bracket OCP module (optional) Redundant power supply PCIe riser card (hidden) ASUS Z13PP-D32 Server Board System fans NVMe/SATA/SAS back panel Front USB Board Asset tag (hidden) Front panel (hidden) 24 x 2.5”...

  • Page 20: Led Information

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

  • Page 21: Storage Device Status Led

    1.7.2 Storage device status LED Green LED Red LED RESET Storage Device LED Description GREEN SATA/SAS storage device power ON Storage device has failed and should be swapped immediately (For RAID card) GREEN/ Blinking RAID rebuilding (For RAID card) GREEN/ Blinking Locate (For RAID card) GREEN/...

  • Page 22: Lan (Rj-45) Leds

    1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Intel I350-AM4 1GbE LAN port LEDs ® ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT / LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Intel X710-AT2 10GbE LAN port LEDs ®...

  • Page 23: Rear Panel Leds

    1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs Power LED Location LED Q-Code LED Display status Description Power LED System power ON Normal status Location LED Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) 1-13...

  • Page 24: Q-Code Table

    1.7.5 Q-Code table Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 0x01 Progress Power on post code 0x02 Progress Load BSP microcode 0x03 Progress Perform early platform cache Initialization SEC Start up Security Phase 0x04 Progress Set cache as ram for PEI phase 0x05 Progress Establish Stack...
  • Page 25 Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 0x70 High Bandwidth Memory 0x7E Pipe Sync AP Boot Mode 0xB0 Detect DIMM Configuration 0xB1 Initialize clocks for all MemSs 0xB2 Gather SPD Data 0xB3 Early Configuration 0xB4 Check DIMM Ranks 0xB5 Parallel Mode Dispatch 0xB6 DDRIO Initialization 0xB7...
  • Page 26 Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 0x9B AMI USB Driver Initialization 0x9C AMI USB Driver Initialization 0x9D AMI USB Driver Initialization 0xA0 AHCI Initialization 0xA1 AHCI Initialization 0xA2 AHCI Initialization 0xA3 AHCI Initialization 0xA8 BIOS Setup password verify 0xA9 BIOS Setup start BDS (Boot Device Normal boot 0xAB...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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

  • Page 28: Chassis Cover

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the rear cover with a Phillips screwdriver. Push and hold the cover buttons down on the rear cover. Slide the rear cover towards the rear panel to disengage it from the chassis, then lift the rear cover to completely remove it from the chassis.

  • Page 29: Removing The Mid Cover

    2.1.2 Removing the mid cover Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the mid cover with a Phillips screwdriver. Push the buttons on both sides to release the mid cover from the chassis. Lift the mid cover to completely remove it from the chassis.

  • Page 30: Air Ducts

    Air ducts 2.2.1 Removing the air duct Remove the screws securing the air ducts to the chassis. Gently lift the air duct vertically out of the chassis.

  • Page 31: Installing The Air Duct

    2.2.2 Installing the air duct Align the air ducts along the edges of the DIMM slots, and then place the air ducts in the chassis Secure the air ducts to the chassis using the screws removed previously.

  • Page 32: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
  • Page 33 Completely loosen all the screws on the heatsink, then lift and remove it from the motherboard. ® Intel recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected. Flip the heatsink over to reveal the CPU and carrier bracket.
  • Page 34 Remove the carrier bracket from the heatsink.

  • Page 35: Installing The Cpu And Heatsink

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU and heatsink Remove the air duct. For more information, refer to the Removing the air duct section Locate the CPU sockets on your motherboard. Attach the CPU to the carrier bracket, ensure the triangle mark is on the same side as the bracket lever, then attach the CPU and carrier to the heatsink.
  • Page 36 Align the heatsink and CPU assembly to the CPU socket, then place the heatsink on top of the CPU socket. Ensure the triangle mark on the CPU is located in the same corner as the CPU socket. Push the lock latches outwards on all four corners of the heatsink, then do two (2) clockwise turns on each of the heatsink screws in the cross order pattern shown on the illustration until the heatsink screws are tightened and the heatsink is secured onto the motherboard.

  • Page 37: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 32 Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets: 2-11...

  • Page 38: Memory Configurations

    RDIMM into the DIMM sockets. If you are not sure on which slots to install the DIMMs, you can use the recommended memory configuration in this section for reference. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
  • Page 39 Recommended memory configuration for 2 CPU Configuration Dual CPU configuration DIMMs CPU1_DIMM_A2 • • CPU1_DIMM_A1 • • • • • • • CPU1_DIMM_B2 • CPU1_DIMM_B1 • • • CPU1_DIMM_C2 • • CPU1_DIMM_C1 • • • • • CPU1_DIMM_D2 • CPU1_DIMM_D1 •...
  • Page 40 HBM SKU memory population table Recommended memory configuration for 1 CPU Configuration 1 CPU Configuration (must be on CPU1) DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 • 1 DIMM • 2 DIMMs • • 4 DIMMs • • • •...
  • Page 41 Recommended memory configuration for 2 CPU Configuration Dual CPU configuration (for HBM SKU Only) DIMMs CPU1_DIMM_A2 • CPU1_DIMM_A1 • • • • • CPU1_DIMM_B2 • CPU1_DIMM_B1 • • CPU1_DIMM_C2 • CPU1_DIMM_C1 • • • CPU1_DIMM_D2 • CPU1_DIMM_D1 • • CPU1_DIMM_H1 •...
  • Page 42 If you wish to install PMem as well, refer to the following tables for configurations Recommended memory configuration for 1 CPU Configuration 1 CPU Configuration (must be on CPU1) Channel DDR5+CPS DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5...
  • Page 43 Recommended memory configuration for 2 CPU Configuration Channel A (CPU1) B (CPU1) C (CPU1) D (CPU1) DDR5+CPS DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5...

  • Page 44: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 45: Optional) Front Bezel

    (optional) Front bezel For extra security, a front bezel (purchased separately) can be installed to prevent unauthorized physical access to the hard drives and power button. 2.5.1 Removing the front bezel Push the bezel release latch of the front bezel towards the right to unlock the bezel. Slide the front bezel towards the left of the system to detach the front bezel, then remove it from the system.

  • Page 46: Installing The Front Bezel

    2.5.2 Installing the front bezel Align the two (2) right notches on the front bezel to the notch holes on the right front panel. Attach the right side of the front bezel to the right front panel. 2-20...
  • Page 47 Push the left side of the front bezel towards the left USB panel. Make sure the two (2) left notches on the front bezel are aligned with the notch holes on the left USB panel, then push and attach the front bezel to the left USB panel. Make sure the bezel release latch is in the unlock state (pushed to the right) before attaching the front bezel to the left USB panel.
  • Page 48 Push the bezel release latch of the front bezel towards the left to lock the bezel. 2-22...

  • Page 49: Storage Devices

    Storage devices The system supports twenty-four (24) 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices (up to 24 x NVMe, 12 x SATA, and 16 x SAS). The storage device installed on the storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS/NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane.

  • Page 50: Installing A 2.5" Hot-Swap Sata/Sas/Nvme Storage Device

    2.6.1 Installing a 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device Press the spring lock then pull the tray lever outward to release the storage device tray. The storage device tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Firmly hold the tray lever and Spring lock pull the storage device tray out of the bay.

  • Page 51: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot The barebone server comes with two pre-installed riser cards to support three PCIe slots. Riser card 1 Riser card 2 OCP 3.0 Riser card bracket 1 Riser card bracket 1 supports PCIe Gen5 slots 1-2 top to bottom. Slot 1 can be auto-switch to x16 mode when x16 card is populated whereas slot 2 will be disabled.
  • Page 52 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 To install an expansion card to the riser card bracket 1: Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIe slot on the motherboard.
  • Page 53 Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the PCIe expansion card to the riser card bracket. Install the riser card bracket and expansion card assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place.

  • Page 54: Installing An Expansion Card To Riser Bracket 2

    2.7.2 Installing an expansion card to riser bracket 2 The pre-installed riser card bracket 2 (butterfly riser bracket) supports Low Profile (LP), Half- Length (HL) PCIe x16 expansion cards. To install a PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16 link) expansion card on the butterfly riser card bracket: Please refer to steps 1 and 2 of Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 section.
  • Page 55 Install the expansion card to the RS2_PCIE1 slot on the riser bracket (A), and then flip the PCIe lock back to secure the card (B). Install the riser card bracket and the expansion cards assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard.

  • Page 56: Installing An Ethernet Expansion Card To Riser Bracket 2

    2.7.3 Installing an ethernet expansion card to riser bracket 2 ® The pre-installed riser card bracket 2 can support a 4-port Intel I350-AM4 1G LAN controller ® expansion card or 2-port Intel X710-AT2 Gigabit 10G LAN controller expansion card. To install a 4-port or 2-port ethernet expansion card on the riser card bracket: Follow steps 1-3 of Installing an expansion card to riser bracket 2 to remove riser card bracket 2 from the chassis.

  • Page 57: Replacing An Hba/Raid Expansion Card To Riser Bracket 2

    2.7.4 Replacing an HBA/RAID expansion card to riser bracket 2 You can install an HBA/RAID card to support SAS storage devices in your server system. To install an HBA/RAID card: Follow steps 1-3 of Installing an expansion card to riser bracket 2 to remove riser card bracket 2 from the chassis.
  • Page 58 Connect the MCIO/miniSAS cables from the HBA/RAID card (A) to the NVMe/SATA/ SAS backplane (B). Refer to the section Backplane cabling for the locations of the backplane connectors. • The illustration above is for reference only. • For more information or assistance, please refer to www.asus.com. 2-32...
  • Page 59 To remove an HBA/RAID card: Follow steps 1-3 of Installing an expansion card to riser bracket 4 to remove riser card bracket 4 from the chassis. Disconnect the cables from the HBA/RAID card. Remove the two (2) screws securing the card to the butterfly riser card bracket (A), and then remove the HBA/RAID card (B).

  • Page 60: Installing The Cache Vault Power Module

    2.7.5 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module The cache vault power module is required for selected HBA/RAID card models. You may install the cache vault power module to the riser bracket 1 or riser bracket 4. Please refer to the steps below to install the cache vault power module to your server system. The cache vault power module can only be installed to riser bracket 1 of the standard model or standard model with rear storage bay.
  • Page 61 Connect the Cache Vault Power Module to the S-CAP connector on the PIKE II card or HBA/RAID card. Follow steps 8 and 9 of the Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 (for standard model) section to install riser bracket 1 to the chassis. To install the cache vault power module to riser bracket 4: Follow steps 1-3 of Installing an expansion card to riser bracket 4 to remove riser card bracket 4 from the chassis.
  • Page 62 Connect the Cache Vault Power Module to the S-CAP connector on the PIKE II card or HBA/RAID card. Follow step 6 of Installing an expansion card to riser bracket 4 to install riser card bracket 4 into the chassis. 2-36...

  • Page 63: Installing An Ocp 3.0 Card

    2.7.6 Installing an OCP 3.0 card To install an OCP 3.0 card to the system: (optional) Remove two (2) screws from the bottom of the chassis securing the OCP metal bracket (A) in the rear of the system, then remove the OCP metal bracket (B). Insert the OCP 3.0 card into the OCP 3.0 slot from the rear of the system.

  • Page 64: Installing An M.2 (Ngff) Card

    2.7.7 Installing an M.2 (NGFF) card You may install M.2 cards (supports 2260, 2280) to the onboard M.2 (NGFF) slots on the motherboard. Remove the riser card bracket. Please refer to Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket for more information. Locate the M.2 connectors (NGFF1 / NGFF2) on the motherboard.

  • Page 65: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.7.8 Configuring an expansion card After installing an 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 more information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card.

  • Page 66: Cable Connections

    Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you are going to remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system cables 8-pin BPPWR1 and BPPWR3 power connectors (connected to backplane) Panel connector (connected to front I/O board)

  • Page 67: Backplane Cabling

    Backplane cabling Connects to MCIO or GENZ connectors on the motherboard or connects to HBA/RAID card for NVMe support on Bay 1 to Bay 24 depending on your storage device configuration. For more information on storage device configurations, please refer to Storage device configuration and cabling section.

  • Page 68: Storage Device Configuration And Cabling

    2.10 Storage device configuration and cabling This section illustrates some storage configurations that are recommended for your server system. Before you start installing or removing the storage device cables, ensure that you have installed the correct storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices.

  • Page 69: 24 X Nvme + 12 X Sata Storage Device Configuration And Cabling

    2.10.1 24 x NVMe + 12 x SATA storage device configuration and cabling The illustrations in this section are for reference only and may vary between models. Install the storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices. NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA...

  • Page 70: 24 X Nvme + 16 X Sas Storage Device Configuration And Cabling

    2.10.2 24 x NVMe + 16 x SAS storage device configuration and cabling • The illustrations in this section are for reference only and may vary between models. • This configuration requires an HBA/RAID card. Install the storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices.
  • Page 71 Connect the cables to the motherboard, backplane, and HBA/RAID card according to the table below: Backplane Bays Cable Connect to connector MCIO_P1 Bays 1 - 4 GENZ to MCIO GENZPCIE3_P1 on motherboard (NVMe) MCIO_P2 MCIO_P3 MCIO to MCIO MCIOPCIE7_P1 on motherboard Bays 5 - 8 (NVMe) MCIO_P4...

  • Page 72: Motherboard

    2.11 Motherboard 2.11.1 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 73: Installing The Motherboard

    2.11.2 Installing the motherboard To install the system motherboard: Place the motherboard into the chassis and ensure the screw holes on the motherboard are aligned to the screw holes in the chassis, then secure the motherboard to the chassis using the screws removed previously. Reinstall removed components and reconnect the cables to the motherboard.

  • Page 74: Removable/Optional Components

    2.12 Removable/optional components The following sections describe the installation or removal instructions for the following removable/optional components: System fans Redundant power supply module CMOS battery Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. You may need to remove previously installed component or factory shipped components when installing optional components.
  • Page 75 To reinstall the system fans: Prepare the fan with the same model and size. Install the fan to the fan cage. The fan can only be installed in one direction. If the fan cannot be installed, turn it around and try again. 2-49...

  • Page 76: Redundant Power Supply Module

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

  • Page 77: Cmos Battery

    2.12.3 CMOS battery To replace a CMOS battery: Locate and remove the CMOS battery. CMOS battery Place the replacement CMOS battery into the battery compartment. 2-51...

  • Page 78: Rail Kit Options

    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 79: Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

    Chapter 3: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

  • Page 80: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout...

  • Page 81: Layout Contents

    Layout contents Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) VGA Controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) ME Firmware Force Recovery Setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) 10.
  • Page 82 Internal connectors Page 11. System Panel connector (10-1 pin SYS_PANEL1; 14-1 pin SYS_PANEL2) 3-20 12. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) 3-21 13. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) 3-22 14. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) 3-22 15. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) 3-23 16.

  • Page 83: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 84 VGA Controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the 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.
  • Page 85 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.
  • Page 86 Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. ME Firmware Force Recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware if it becomes corrupted.
  • Page 87 PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block select. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI to enable.
  • Page 88 CPLD setting (3-pin CPLD_UPDATE1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLD) updates. MG INTR setting (3-pin MG_INTR1-3) This jumper allows you to choose CPU1 PEHP ALERT# or CPU2 PEHP ALERT# interrupt from the system backplane. 3-10...
  • Page 89 RM Debug setting (3-pin RM_DEBUG1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable BMC remote debug feature RM_DEBUG1 default is 1-2 (disable) and 2-3 is enable. 3-11...

  • Page 90: Internal Leds

    Internal LEDs Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
  • Page 91 Message LED (MESLED) This onboard LED lights up red when there is a BMC event log generated. Processor Catastrophic Error LED (CATERR1) The Processor Catastrophic Error LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 3-13...
  • Page 92 DIMM LED (DIMMLED1) This LED blinks to indicate that there is 12 V power input to the memory. ADR LED (ADRLED) This LED blinks to indicate that the system is using asynchronous DRAM Refresh with Crow Pass memory modules. 3-14...

  • Page 93: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors Slim SATA connector (SLIMSSATA1;SLIMSATA1) This motherboard comes with Slim SATA connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to two devices. MCIO PCIe connector (MCIOPCIE5-8_P1; MCIOPCIE5-8_P2) Connects the PCIe signal to the riser card or NVMe port on the backplane. 3-15...
  • Page 94 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; Type-A USB2_1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to the connector, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 95 Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the function.
  • Page 96 System Fan connectors (6-pin FRNT_FAN1-9; 6-pin REAR_FAN1-2) The 8-pin FRNT_FAN connectors are connected to the Fan board and supports 9A per pin for the +12V pins. The 6-pin REAR_FAN connectors support 3A per pin for the +12V pins. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
  • Page 97 M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2260 / 2280 devices on PCIe interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately Backplane Power connector (8-pin BPPWR1-3) These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connect to the backplane. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
  • Page 98 System Panel connector (10-1 pin SYS_PANEL1; 14-1 pin SYS_PANEL2) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (FP_PLED) This 1-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power.
  • Page 99 • LAN LED connector (LAN1-4 LINK and Activity LED) This 2-pin connector allows you to connect the Gigabit LAN Activity LED. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) This connector outputs a VGA signal to a connected display device. 3-21...
  • Page 100 Micro SD card slot (MSD1) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC). 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. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) The VPP_I2C connector is used for the storage backplane with sensor readings.
  • Page 101 BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log. CPLD JTAG connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) This connector is used for burning the CPLD JTAG. 3-23...
  • Page 102 System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS2) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines. VROC Key connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) The VROC (Virtual Raid on CPU) Key connector allows you to connect a VROC hardware key to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel CPU RSTe.
  • Page 103 OCP Side connector (24-pin OCP_SIDE1) This connector connects the OCP 3.0 Riser card sideband signals to the motherboard OCP Bus connector (OCP_BUS1) This connector connects the OCP 3.0 Riser card NCSI signals to the motherboard 3-25...
  • Page 104 Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) module connector (ROT_CON) This connector allows you to connect a PFR module to enable platform firmware resilience functions. 3-26...

  • Page 105: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

  • Page 106: Managing And Updating Your Bios

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

  • Page 107: 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 108: 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.

  • Page 109: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Platform Configuration For configuring the platform settings Socket Configuration For configuring the socket settings...

  • Page 110: Menu Items

    4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.

  • Page 111: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, and language settings. System Language [English] Allows you to select the system default language.

  • Page 112: 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 113 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled by BIOS] [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 114: 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. AutoVMD [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables VROC (NVMe RAID) function if Intel’s Volume Management Device (VMD) feature supports it.

  • Page 115: Trusted Computing

    4.5.1 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 4.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.

  • Page 116: Onboard Lan Configuration

    IP Mask address Allows you to enter the IP Mask address. IP Port Allows you to enter the IP Port. 4.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration The items in this submenu will differ depending on the LAN controller installed on the system. The following item appears only when an Intel X710-AT2 LAN controller is installed on the ®...
  • Page 117 The following item appears only when an Intel I350-AM4 LAN controller is installed on the ® system. Onboard I350 LAN Configuration Intel I350 LAN1 LAN Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel I350 LAN2 LAN Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.

  • Page 118: Serial Port Console Redirection

    4.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection for COM1 or COM2 is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item.

  • Page 119: Legacy Console Redirection Settings

    Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] None [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.
  • Page 120 Redirection After POST [Always Enable] The default setting for this option is set to [Always Enable]. [Bootloader] The legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting to legacy OS. [Always Enable] Legacy Console Redirection is enabled for legacy OS. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection EMS [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.

  • Page 121: Sio Configuration

    4.5.6 SIO Configuration Logical Devices state on the left side of the control, reflects the current Logical Device state. Changes made during Setup Session will be shown after you restart the system. [*Active*] Serial Port 1 / [*Active*] Serial Port 2 Allows you to view and set basic properties of the SIO Logical device.

  • Page 122: Pci Subsystem Settings

    4.5.7 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Above 4G Decoding [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Above 4G Decoding is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 123: Usb Configuration

    4.5.8 USB Configuration 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator [Enabled] Allows you to simulate USB keyboard and mouse to PS/2 module in Windows 7.

  • Page 124: Network Stack Configuration

    4.5.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Enabled] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled]. IPv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot support will not be available.

  • Page 125: Nvme Configuration

    4.5.10 NVMe Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information. Device The devices and names shown in the NVMe configuration list depends on the connected devices. If no devices are connected, No NVMe Device Found will be displayed. Self Test Option [Short] This option allows you to select either Short or Extended Self Test.

  • Page 126: Apm Configuration

    4.5.11 APM Configuration This page will allow you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss.

  • Page 127: Platform Configuration Menu

    Platform Configuration menu The Platform Configuration menu items allow you to change the platform settings. Settings items in this menu to incorrect values may cause the system to malfunction! 4-23...

  • Page 128: Pch-Io Configuration

    4.6.1 PCH-IO Configuration SATA And RST Configuration This option allows you to make device options settings. Controller 1/2/3 SATA And RST Configuration DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] This option allows you to enable to disable DeepSx power policies. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] IEH Mode [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or bypass IEH mode.

  • Page 129: Server Me Configuration

    4.6.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. Scroll using <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to see more items. Altitude [8000] Allows you to set the altitude of the platform location above the sea level, expressed in meters.

  • Page 130: Runtime Error Logging

    4.6.4 Runtime Error Logging System Errors [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable System Errors setup options. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items are only available when System Errors is set to [Enable]. Whea Settings Whea Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 4-26...

  • Page 131: Socket Configuration Menu

    Socket Configuration menu The Socket Configuration menu items allow you to change the socket settings. 4-27...

  • Page 132: Processor Configuration

    4.7.1 Processor Configuration Scroll using the <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to view more items. Processor Configuration Per-Socket Configuration Allows you to change Per-Socket Settings. CPU Socket 0/1 Configuration Core Disable Bitmap(Hex) [0] Allows you to set the Core Disable Bitmap. Set this item to [0] to enable all cores.
  • Page 133 Skip Flex Ratio Override [Disable] Allows you to use power-on default Flex Ratio values. In multi-socket systems, this will allow mixed flex ratio limits. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Check CPU BIST Result [Enabled] When enabled, this item disables failed BIST core. Otherwise, it ignores BIST result. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 3StrikeTimer [Enable] The 3 strike counter can be turned off by writing into the MISC_FEATURE.
  • Page 134 [Mirror-Mode] The DCU is organized as 2x16KB mirrored copies. AMP Prefetch [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable MLC AMP prefetch (MSR 1A4h [4]). Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] Bsp Selection [Auto] Allows you to choose the method to select BSP. Configuration options: [Socket 0] [Socket 1] [Auto] Extended APIC [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable extended APIC support.
  • Page 135 DfxOrange Agent [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable the Orange PECI agent in trust bit enable. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] DBP-F [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable DBP-F. DBP-F can be turned off by writing into the MSR 6Dh [2:3].
  • Page 136 AES-NI [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] TME, TME-MT, TDX Memory Encryption (TME) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory encryption (TME). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Memory Encryption (TME) is set to [Enabled]. Total Memory Encryption (TME) Bypass [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Total Memory Encryption (TME).
  • Page 137 Software Guard Extensions Epoch 0 [67] Allows you to set Software Guard Extensions Epoch 0. Software Guard Extensions Epoch 1 [4388E8D3C9E73ADC] Allows you to set Software Guard Extensions Epoch 1. SGXLEPUBKEYHASHx Write Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable writing to SGXLEPUBKEYHASH [3..0] from PS/SW. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when SGXLEPUBKEYHASHx Write Enable is set to [Enabled].
  • Page 138 The following items appear only when Global PSMI Enable is set to [Enable] or [Force setup]. Socket 0/1 Configuration Press <Enter> to bring up the Socket 0/1 Configuration menu. PSMI Enable Allows you to enable or disable PSMI Enable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Processor CFR Configuration Press <Enter>...

  • Page 139: Common Refcode Configuration

    4.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration Numa [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Virtual Numa [Disable] Enabling this option divides physical NUMA nodes into evenly sized virtual NUMA modes in ACPI table. This may improve Windows performance on CPUs with more than 64 logical processors.
  • Page 140 Limit CPU PA to 46 bits [Enable] Allows you to limit CPU physical address to 46 bits to support older Hyper-v. If enabled, automatically disables TME-MT. Uncore Per Socket Configuration CPU1/2 CPU 1/2 UPI Port 3 Link Disable [No] Allows you to set UPI link to disable. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Current UPI Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the UPI link frequency.

  • Page 141: Memory Configuration

    4.7.4 Memory Configuration Enforce DDR Memory Frequency POR [POR] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. If this item is set to [Disable], user will be able to run at higher frequencies, specified in the DDR Frequency Limit field (limited by processor support).

  • Page 142: Memory Topology

    Attempt Fast Cold Boot [Enable] [Enable] Portions of memory reference code will be skipped when possible to increase boot speed on cold boots. [Disable] Disables this feature. [Auto] Sets it to the MRC default setting Data Scrambling for PMem [Auto] [Enable] Enables data scrambling for DDR5 and DDR5.
  • Page 143 UEFI ARM Mirror [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the mirrored behavior of UEFI based address range mirror with setup option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Correctable Error Flood Policy [Frequency] Allows you to set when to trigger SMI. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Once] [Frequency] Trigger SW Error Threshold [Disabled] Allows you to enable to disable sparing trigger SW error match threshold.
  • Page 144 PMem Configuration PMem Secure Erase Unit Erase All DIMMs [Disable] Allows you to erase the persistent memory region of all PMem in the system. S0 CH0-7 [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable the erasing of the persistent memory region of PMem in channel 0-7 for socket 0.
  • Page 145 PMem Latch System Shutdown State [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable latch system shutdown state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Snoopy mode for 2LM [Disable] This option allows you to enable or disable new 2LM specific feature to avoid directory updates to far-memory from non-NUMA optimized workloads.

  • Page 146: Iio Configuration

    4.7.5 IIO Configuration Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Press <Enter> to bring up the Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) configuration menu. Intel® VT for Directed I/O [Enable] This item allowsw you to enable or disable Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I/O device assihnment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables.

  • Page 147: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    4.7.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration 4-43...

  • Page 148: Hardware Pm State Control

    Boot performance mode [Max Performance] Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS hand off. Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager] Energy Efficient Turbo [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Energy Efficient Turbo. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Hardware PM State Control Hardware P-States [Native Mode]...

  • Page 149: Package C State Control

    Package C State Control Package C State [Auto] Allows you to select Package C State limit. Configuration options: [C0/C1 state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention state] [C6(Retention state] [No Limit] [Auto] 4-45...

  • Page 150: Security Menu

    Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 151: 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 152: Key Management

    Install Default Secure Boot Keys This option will load the default secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (key- exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 153 Enroll Efi Image This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Enroll SHA256 Hash certificate of a PE image into Authorized Signature Database (db). 4-49...

  • Page 154: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [5] Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.

  • Page 155: Tool Menu

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

  • Page 156: Event Logs Menu

    4.11 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 4.11.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs. 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 157: Custom Options

    Custom Options Log EFI Status Code [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM reserved type E0 (if not already converted to legacy). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item only appears when Log EFI Status Code is set to [Enabled]. Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (not all may be translated).

  • Page 158: View Smbios Event Log

    4.11.2 View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs. 4-54...

  • Page 159: Server Mgmt Menu

    4.12 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 160: System Event Log

    4.12.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item is available only when SEL Components is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 161: Bmc Network Configuration

    4.12.2 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Scroll using <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to see more items. Configure IPv4 support DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN Configuration Address source [Unspecified] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC).
  • Page 162 Router IP Address Allows you to set the router IP address. Router MAC Address Allows you to set the router MAC address. Configure IPv6 support DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN IPV6 support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable IPV6 support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when IPV6 support is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 163: View System Event Log

    4.12.3 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. Scroll using <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to see more items. 4-59...

  • Page 164: Exit Menu

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

  • Page 165: Boot Override

    Boot Override This item 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. 4-61...
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  • Page 167: Appendix

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

  • Page 168: Z13Pp-D32 Block Diagram

    Z13PP-D32 block diagram CPU2_DIMM_A1 CPU1_DIMM_A1 Channel A Channel A CPU2_DIMM_A2 CPU1_DIMM_A2 DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) CPU2_DIMM_B1 CPU1_DIMM_B1 Channel B Channel B CPU2_DIMM_B2 CPU1_DIMM_B2 DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) or 4400 (2DPC)

  • Page 169: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 170: Australia Statement Notice

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

  • Page 171: Ecodesign Directive

    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 172: Fcc Compliance Information

    Ver. 180620 Simplified UKCA Declaration of Conformity ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related UKCA Directives. Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support...

  • Page 173: Simplified Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele sätetele.
  • Page 174 Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/ support Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv.

  • Page 175: Service And Support

    Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva. Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/...
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