ESC4000 G4 Series 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
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Contents Safety information...................................................................................................... vii About this guide........................................................................................................ viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label.....................................................................................
Contents 2.8 Removable/optional components........................................................... 2-44 2.8.1 System fans............................................................................... 2-44 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units................................................... 2-45 2.8.3 U.2 drives................................................................................... 2-47 2.8.4 Installing Accelerators................................................................
Contents 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Advanced menu........................................................................................ 5-11 5.5.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-12 5.5.2 ACPI Settings............................................................................. 5-12 5.5.3 Smart Settings........................................................................... 5-13 5.5.4 Super IO Configuration.........................................
Contents Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID........................................................................................... 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions........................................................................... 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives............................................................. 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS..................................................... 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities......................
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. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
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: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
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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.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items.
1.2 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. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. ESC4000 G4 xxS0xxxxxxxx ESC4000 G4X xxS0xxxxxxxx ESC4000 G4S xxS0xxxxxxxx The serial numbers are printed on the Asset tag.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series servers features the ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series server board. The server supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family Series plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
System specifications Model Name ESC4000 G4 Total PCI/ PCI-X/PCI-E 11 Slots Expansion Slots Slot Type SATA Controller Storage SAS Controller ESC4000 G4X 10 11 4 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 Link) 4 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 Link) 4 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 Link) or or or 8 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x8 Link) 8 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x8 Link) 8 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x8 Link) Low-profile (Rear): Low-profile (Rear): Low-profile (Rear): 1 x Gen3 x8 Link 1 x Gen3 x8 Link 1 x Gen3 x8 Link 1 x Gen3 x16 Link 1 x Gen
System specifications Model Name Networking LAN Infiniband Graphic ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S 1 x Dual Port Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller ® 1 x Management Port Optional PEM-FDR VGA Front I/O ports Aspeed AST2500 64MB 1 x 80port 2 x USB 2.0 ports + 2 x USB 3.0 port 2 x USB 3.
System specifications Model Name Out of Band Management Remote Hardware Solution Software ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP ACC Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, FCC (Class A) Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 800mm * 440mm * 88mm (2U) 31.50” x 17.22” x 3.46” 1+1 Redundant 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply Power Supply / Power Rating Rating: 100-127 Vac / 200-240 Vac, 12.9/9.
1.4 Front panel features The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports are located and easily accessible on the front panel. Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. ESC4000 G4 Q-code/Port 80 LED Internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket Steel handle Location button Power button USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports Front panel LED 2 Steel handle 1 Hot-swap 3.
1.5 Rear panel features The expansion slots and system power socket is located on the rear panel of the server. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. 2 1 ESC4000 G4 / G4X / G4S Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot VGA port USB 3.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. ESC4000 G4 FAN7 FAN5 FAN6 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 1. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. System fans 4. SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane 5. Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) 6. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) 7. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card 8.
ESC4000 G4X FAN7 FAN5 1. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. System fans 4. Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) 5. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) 6. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card FAN6 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.
ESC4000 G4S FAN7 FAN5 FAN6 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 1. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. System fans 4. Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) 5. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) 6. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card 7. Internal SAS/HBA/ Storage bracket 8. Cache Vault Power Module clip holder 9. SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical drive.
1.7 LED information 1.7.
ESC4000 G4S 2 1 Location button with LED Power button with LED 1 2 LAN2 LED LAN1 LED 2 LED Power button with LED Storage device access LED Message LED Location button with LED LAN LEDs Icon 1 Message LED Display Description status ON System power on OFF No activity Blinking Data activity OFF System is normal; no incoming event ON A hardware monitor event is indicated OFF Function off ON Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) OFF No LAN connection
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1.7.4 Q-Code/Port 80 status LEDs The Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit display that shows the status of your system. Refer to the Q-Code table of this user guide for more information about the 2-digit codes.
Q-Code table Action Normal boot PHASE BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase Operating system phase 1-18 POST CODE 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x96 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0xb2 0xb3 0xb4 0xb6 0xb7 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0x00~0xFF 0xA8 0xA9 0xAB 0xAD 0xAE 0xAA 0xAC TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progre
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 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: 1. Release the two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the chassis. 2. Push and hold the cover buttons down. 3.
To remove the middle chassis cover: 1. Press the cover latches down on both sides of the middle chassis cover. 2. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 2 1 To remove the front chassis cover: 1. Push and hold the cover buttons down. 2. Slide the chassis cover towards the front to disengage it from the chassis and lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 2 1 A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping.
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: 1. Remove the three screws as shown below. 2. Lift the air duct to remove it from the chassis. 2 1 3. Lift the CPU air duct to remove it from the motherboard.
2 1 To reinstall the air duct: 1. Align and replace the CPU air duct to the motherboard. 2. Align and replace the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis. 3. Secure the air duct to the chassis with three screws removed earlier.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 3647 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family Series. 2.2.1 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 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.
4. Align the triangle mark on the CPU with the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier (A), install the CPU into the CPU Carrier until it clicks firmly into place (B), and then install the CPU and CPU Carrier into the heatsink until it clicks firmly in place (C). CPU Carrier Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier. Triangle mark 2 CPU 5. Align the CPU and CPU Carrier in the correct orientation, and then place the heatsinks on top of the CPU sockets.
6. Twist each of the four screws with a screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one in a diagonal sequence to completely secure the heatsink. The heatsink screws are T30 models. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is recommended. 2 3 4 1 2 1 7. 2-8 Reinstall the air duct. For more information, see the section Air Duct.
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, and 32GB RDIMMs; 64GB and 128GB RDIMMs (3DS); 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB LRDIMMs; 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB LRDIMMs (3DS); and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB DCPMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Recommended memory configuration for 1 CPU Configuration 1 CPU Configuration A2 A1 1 DIMM • 2 DIMMs • 6 DIMMs • 8 DIMMs • • B1 C1 • • • • D2 D1 E1 F1 • • • • • • • • Recommended memory configuration for 2 CPU Configuration 2 CPU Configuration A2 A1 1 DIMM • 2 DIMMs • 4 DIMMs • 12 DIMMs • 16 DIMMs • • 2 CPU Configuration G2 G1 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • 12 DIMMs • 16 DIMMs • • 2-10 B1 C1 D2 D1 E1 F1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • H1 J1 K2 K1 L1 M1 • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapt
Intel® DC persistent memory population table 1 CPU Configuration 1 CPU Configuration (must be on CPU1) Modes DIMM_C1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 MM DRAM 2 DRAM 2 DCPMM DRAM 2 AD+MM DRAM 3 DRAM 3 DCPMM DRAM 3 AD DCPMM DRAM 1 DRAM1 MM DCPMM DRAM 1 DRAM1 AD+MM DCPMM DRAM 3 DRAM3 1 CPU Configuration (must be on CPU1) Modes DIMM_F1 DIMM_E1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 MM DRAM 2 DRAM 2 DCPMM DRAM 2 AD+MM DRAM 3 DRAM 3 DCPMM DR
2 CPU Configuration (symmetric population) 2 CPU Configuration (symmetric population) Modes DIMM_C1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 MM DRAM 2 DRAM 2 DCPMM DRAM 2 AD+MM DRAM 3 DRAM 3 DCPMM DRAM 3 AD DCPMM DRAM 1 DRAM1 MM DCPMM DRAM 1 DRAM1 AD+MM DCPMM DRAM 3 DRAM3 2 CPU Configuration (symmetric population) Modes DIMM_F1 DIMM_E1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 MM DRAM 2 DRAM 2 DCPMM DRAM 2 AD+MM DRAM 3 DRAM 3 DCPMM DRAM 3 AD DC
1 CPU Configuration with 1 DCPMM DIMM (asymmetric population) Asymmetric Population (2nd Socket has no DCPMM DIMM) Modes DIMM_C1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DIMM_A1 DRAM 1 Asymmetric Population (2nd Socket has no DCPMM DIMM) Modes DIMM_F1 DIMM_E1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DRAM 1 AD - APP DIRECT MODE DRAM1 - RDIMM, RDIMM 3DS, LRDIMM, LRDIMM 3DS DCPMM - DC PERSISTENT MEMORY 2 CPU Configuration with 1 DCPMM DIMM (asymmetric population) Asymmetric Population (2nd Socket has n
2 CPU Configuration with 2 DCPMM DIMMs (asymmetric population) 2 CPU Configuration (asymmetric population) Modes DIMM_C1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 2 CPU Configuration (asymmetric population) Modes DIMM_F1 DIMM_E1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 2 CPU Configuration (asymmetric population) Modes DIMM_J1 DIMM_H1 DIMM_G2 DIMM_G1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 2 CPU Configuration (asymmetric population) Modes DIMM_M1 DIMM_L1 DIMM_K2 DIMM_K1 AD DRAM 1 DRA
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. DIMM notch DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Hold the DIMM on both ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket.
2.4 Storage devices The ESC4000 G4 series supports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA/SAS storage devices, or U.2 drives. For the ESC4000 G4 system, the storage device installed in the drive bay connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane. 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device ESC4000 G4 1. Press the spring lock. 2. Pull the tray lever outwards to remove the drive tray. 3. Prepare the SATA/SAS storage device and the bundled set of screws. 4.
ESC4000 G4X 1. Remove the four (4) screws from the storage device cage. 2. Lift to remove the storage device cage from the chassis. 3. Prepare the SATA/SAS storage device and the bundled set of screws. 4. Place the SATA/SAS storage device into the storage device cage. 5. Secure the SATA/SAS storage device with four (4) screws. 6. Connect the SATA and power cable to your SATA/SAS storage device.
2-18 7. Align and replace the SATA/SAS storage device and storage device cage assembly into the chassis. 8. Secure the SATA/SAS storage device and storage device cage assembly to the chassis using the four (4) screws removed earlier. 9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to install the other SATA/SAS storage device.
2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVME storage device ESC4000 G4 For the ESC4000 G4, the NVME storage devices may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 Storage device bay 7 and 8 1. Remove the drive tray. Refer to section ESC4000 G4 under 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device for the steps on removing the drive tray. 2. Prepare the SATA/SAS/NVME storage device and the bundled set of screws. 3.
ESC4000 G4X 1. Remove the storage device cage. Refer to section ESC4000 G4X under 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device for the steps on removing the storage device cage. 2. Prepare the SATA/SAS/NVME storage device and the bundled set of screws. 3. Place the SATA/SAS/NVME storage device into the storage device cage (A), then secure it using four (4) screws (B). 4. Connect the SATA and power cable to your SATA/SAS/NVME storage device.
ESC4000 G4S For the ESC4000 G4S, the NVME storage devices may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 Storage device bay 7 and 8 1. Press the spring lock. 2. Pull the tray lever outwards to remove the drive tray. 2 1 2 1 Metal beam 3. Place the storage device tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Release the screws on each side of the storage device tray to release the metal beam.
5. Place the SATA/SAS storage device into the storage device tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Insert the storage device tray and storage device assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the storage device tray in place. 8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other storage devices. 9. 2-22 2 1 2 1 Remove the two default OCuLink cables (A) and connect it to the backplane (B).
2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that supports one x16 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards and one x8 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing ASUS PCI-E x8 low profile cards.
3. Remove the two (2) screws from the metal brackets on the riser card (A), then remove the metal brackets from the riser card (B). 4. Prepare the expansion cards. 1 Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure to make the necessary hardware settings. 5. Align and insert the golden finger connectors of the expansion cards to the PCI-E slot connectors on the riser card as shown. 6. Secure the expansion cards with the screws removed earlier.
7. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCI-E slot on the motherboard. The expansion card fits in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 8. Secure the riser card with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in step 1.
2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You may install an ASUS PIKE II card to the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket located in the front of the system (ESC4000 G4 and ESC4000 G4S only) or the riser bracket located in the rear of the system. An additional Cache Vault Flash Module can also be installed in the ESC4000 G4 and ESC4000 G4S server systems. To install an ASUS PIKE II card to the front of the system: ESC4000 G4 2-26 1. Remove the default cable from the motherboard and the backplane. 2.
3. Remove the screw from the metal bracket (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). 4. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card. 5. Remove the two screws on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then remove the card bracket (B). 6. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover (internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket) with the two screws. 7. Connect the two mini SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card.
2-28 8. Align the two (2) screw washers to the two screw holes on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then secure the bundled screws to the screw washers from the bottom of the ASUS PIKE II card (B). 9. Align and install the Cache Vault Flash Module to the connector on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then secure the Cache Vault Flash Module to the screw washers with the bundled screws (B). 10. Connect the cable extender to the Cache Vault Flash Module on the ASUS PIKE II card. 11.
12. Install the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket and secure it with the screw removed earlier. 13. Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 2 on the backplane using two miniSAS HD cables.
14. Remove the three (3) cables on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder (A), then release the two (2) screws on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder (B). 2 1 2 1 15. From the back of the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, push the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder out of the server system.
16. Align the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip to the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, then secure the clip with the bundled three (3) screws and three (3) bundled nuts. 2 1 17. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the Cache Vault Power Module clip. 18. Insert the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder into the server system (A), then connect the cable from the Cache Vault Power Module to the cable from the Cache Vault Flash Module (B).
19. Reconnect the three (3) cables to the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, ensure that the cables are not placed on top of the Cache Vault Power Module. 2 1 20. Secure the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in step 14.
ESC4000 G4S 1. Remove the default cable from the motherboard and the backplane. 2. Release the four (4) thumbscrews on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder.
2-34 3. Remove the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder from the server system. 4. Remove the two (2) screws from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket. 5. Remove the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket from the server system.
6. Remove the screw from the metal bracket (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). 7. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card. 8. Remove the two screws on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then remove the card bracket (B). 9. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover (internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket) with the two screws. 10. Connect the two mini SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card.
2-36 11. Align the two (2) screw washers to the two screw holes on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then secure the bundled screws to the screw washers from the bottom of the ASUS PIKE II card (B). 12. Align and install the Cache Vault Flash Module to the connector on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then secure the Cache Vault Flash Module to the screw washers with the bundled screws (B). 13. Connect the cable extender to the Cache Vault Flash Module on the ASUS PIKE II card. 14.
15. Reinstall the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket into the server system, then secure the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket with the two screws removed earlier. 16. Align the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip to the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, then secure the clip with the bundled three (3) screws and three (3) bundled nuts. 17. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the Cache Vault Power Module clip.
18. Secure the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder into the server system with the thumbscrews that you removed earlier (A), then connect the cable from the Cache Vault Power Module to the cable from the Cache Vault Flash Module (B). 19. Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 2 on the backplane using two miniSAS HD cables.
To install an ASUS PIKE II card to the rear of the system: 1. Remove the default cable from the motherboard and the backplane. 2. Connect the two mini SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card. connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 2 connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 3. Install the ASUS PIKE II card to the riser card. Ensure that the metal cover is inserted and firmly seated in place. Refer to section 2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card for the steps on installing an expansion card to the riser card.
2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the Standard Interrupt assignments table for more information. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you remove the pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system cables 1. 20-pin SSI power connector (from the power distribution board to the motherboard) 2. 8-pin SSI power connector (from the power distribution board to the motherboard) 3.
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling ESC4000 G4 connect to mini-SAS HD connectors 1 and 2 on the motherboard or ASUS PIKE II connectors.
ESC4000 G4S MB_RST1 SMBUS1 BPSMB1 BP8LX4LE12G-25-R23A MSAS_HD1 ® OCUPCIE7 MSAS_HD2 PWR1 OCUPCIE8 connects 8-pin plugs from power supply* connect to mini-SAS HD connectors 1 and 2 on the motherboard or ASUS PIKE II connectors.
2.8 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. You may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 2. Redundant power supply units Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1.
2.8.2 Redundant power supply units We recommend that you use both of your hands in performing the following steps. To replace a power supply unit (PSU): 1. Lift up the PSU lever. 2. Hold the PSU lever, press the PSU latch (A) then carefully pull the PSU out of the system chassis (B). PSU lever 3. Prepare the replacement PSU. 4. Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in place.
• The system automatically combines the two power supply modules as a single one. The combined output power varies with input voltages. Refer to the table below for details. Input Voltage 100V—127Vac, 12.9A, 50-60Hz 200V—240Vac, 9.5A, 50-60Hz 2-46 Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 1000W 1600W • To enable the hot-swap feature (redundant mode), keep the total power consumption of the system under the maximum output power of an individual power supply module.
2.8.3 U.2 drives ESC4000 G4 For the ESC4000 G4, the U.2 drives may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 Storage device bay 7 and 8 To install a U.2 drive: 1. Install the U.2 drive to storage device bay 7 or 8. Refer to section 2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVME storage device for the steps on installing a 2.5-inch drive to the storage device bay. 2. Remove the OCuLink cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket.
3. Connect the OCuLink cables to the corresponding slots located on the backplane. Ensure to connect OCuLink cable 1 to the OCUPCIE8 connector, and OCuLink cable 2 to the OCUPCIE7 connector.
ESC4000 G4S For the ESC4000 G4S, the NVME drives may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 Storage device bay 7 and 8 To install a U.2 drive: 1. Install the U.2 drive to storage device bay 7 or 8. Refer to section 2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVME storage device for the steps on installing a 2.5-inch drive to the storage device bay. 2. Remove the OCuLink cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket.
Connect OCuLink cable 1 to OCUPCIE8 2-50 MB_RST1 SMBUS1 BPSMB1 BP8LX4LE12G-25-R23A MSAS_HD1 ® OCUPCIE7 MSAS_HD2 PWR1 Connect the OCuLink cables to the corresponding slots located on the backplane. Ensure to connect OCuLink cable 1 to the OCUPCIE8 connector, and OCuLink cable 2 to the OCUPCIE7 connector. OCUPCIE8 3.
2.8.4 Installing Accelerators Follow the steps below to install the optional accelerator to the system. 1. Locate and remove the two screws at the rear of the chassis. 2. Locate and loosen the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket. 3. Firmly hold the bracket then pull it up to detach it from the motherboard then set it aside. 4. Prepare the GPU air duct and the accelerator.
For Nvidia CPU-12V or above GPU cards: A. A dongle may be required to connect the system's GPU power cable to the GPU card. The Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card will not work, or may even cause damage to the system, if the dongle is not used. B. The ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable may be used to connect to the GPU card and 6-pin power connector. The dongle comes with your Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card. Ask your vendor or retailer if the dongle is missing. Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card dongle 5.
6. From inside the air duct, secure the air duct to the accelerator with two screws. 7. Connect the GPU power cable, dongle, or ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable to the connector on the accelerator as shown. For Intel/AMD/Nvidia GPU card installation 4-pin connector For Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card installation OR dongle ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable When using the dongle, connect a GPU power cable to the connector on the dongle.
8. Get the bracket and place it on a flat and stable surface. 9. Remove the screws on the metal covers (A) then remove the metal covers (B). 10. Insert the GPU cables into the opening on the bracket. 11. Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator into the card slot on the bracket. Ensure the card is completely seated on the slot. 12. Secure the rear end of the accelerator to the bracket with two screws. 13. Secure the air duct and accelerator assembly with a screw.
14. Repeat step 4-13 if you need to install a second accelerator to the bracket. 15. Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator bracket into the card slot on the motherboard. Ensure the bracket is completely seated on the slot. 16. Secure the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket. accelerator and bracket assembly 17. Attach the other end of the GPU power cable (6-pin power connector) to an available 6-pin power connector in front of the accelerator bracket. 2 18.
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Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
3.1 Rail Kit The rail kit package includes: 2 x 1200 mm rack rails (or 2 x 1000 mm rack rails) Rack rails Front end Rear end 4 x #6-32X4L screws 4 x M4X4L screws 8 x ø17.1 screws 8 x #10-32 screws (or 10 x #10-32 screws for 1000 mm rack rails) 2 x M5X20L screws 3.1.1 • The bundled screw package includes different types of screws for you to choose from, not all screws are required for the installation. • Package content and specifications are subject to change without notice.
3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails • Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. The installation steps in this section uses a 1200 mm rack rail as an example, the installation steps for a 1000 mm rack rail is exactly the same.
3. Press the spring lock on the rear end of the rack rail and insert the studs into the selected mounting holes on the rear rack post. Rear rack post Spring lock Rear end of rack rail 4. Slide the intermediate rail out of the outer rail until it clicks to a stop. Intermediate rail 5. Outer rail Slide the inner rail out of the intermediate rail until it clicks to a stop. Slide the white release tab outwards and remove the inner rail completely from the intermediate rail.
7. Align the inner rails with the studs on both sides of the server system, install the inner rails to the server system, then slide the inner rails toward the rear of the server system until it locks in place. 2 1 8. Secure the inner rails on both sides of the server system using the #6-32X4L screws.
9. Align the server system and gently insert it into the rack rails. 2 1 10. (optional) Use the M5X20L screws to secure the rack rails to the rack post. 11. Gently push the server system until it is completely installed into the rack rail.
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3.2 Cable management arm (optional for 1200 mm rack rails) You can install an additional cable management arm (CMA) to the rack rails to help you manage the cables from your server system. The CMA is designed with movable parts that allow you to move the server system along the rack rail without the need to remove the CMA. Outer receptor Hook and loop fasteners Inner receptor Pivot receptor Cable fasteners 3.2.
3. Align the three receptors on the CMA with the connectors on the rack rails. Intermediate rail connector Pivot receptor Inner rail connector (hidden) Inner receptor Intermediate rail connector Outer receptor The installation steps in this section uses a Left pivot configuration as an example, the installation steps for a Right pivot configuration is similar. 4. Align and connect the inner receptor on the CMA with the connector on the inner rail. 5.
6. Align and connect the pivot receptor on the CMA with the connector on the other intermediate rail. 7. Pass the cables from the server system through the hook and loop fasteners and the cable fasteners on the CMA to complete.
Chapter 4: 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.
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Layout contents Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-5 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 4-5 4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4-6 5. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 4-6 6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1, DIMMTRIP2) 4-7 7. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-7 8. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 4-8 9. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 4-8 10.
4.2 1. 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 include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins 2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.
2. 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. 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN 1/2 controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware when it becomes corrupted. 5. 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.
6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1, DIMMTRIP2) This jumper allows you to enable/disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 7. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (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.
8. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 9. 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).
10. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.
4.3 1. Internal connectors Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. 2. OCUPCIE connectors (OCUPCIE1-2) Connects the PCIE signal to the front riser card or NVME port on the backplane.
3. Front fan connectors (6-pin FRNT_FAN6-7) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 3.30 A – 3.95 A (47.4 W max.) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
4. Fan Wafer connector (10-pin FAN_WAFER1) This connector connects to the backplane and or FPB depending on the model, and allows you to control the fan speed and control signals. 5. 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.
6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for the serial COM port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 7. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
8. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 9. M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1) This connector allows you to install M.2 devices. • This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. • If the SATA M.
10. SSI power connectors (20-pin PWR1, 8-pin PWR2) These connectors are for an SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • DO NOT forget to connect the 20+8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices.
11. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 4-16 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-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, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. 2. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED.
12. Auxiliary panel connectors (20-pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. 3.
13. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to support Intel VMD RAID function. 14. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings.
15. USB 3.0 connectors (OCUUSB1) Connect a compatible USB module cable to the OCUUSB1 connector, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back or front of the system chassis. You can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. (OCUUSB1 connector is used for the front USB panel by default).
4.4 1. 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. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2.
3. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1) This LED is for the storage devices connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card. 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. 4. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated.
5. Location LED (LOCLED2) 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 in error on a server rack.
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. BUPDATER Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select Start EzFlash. Press . ASUS Tek.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.
4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30(2011/12/22) FLASH TYPE: KALEL 0305-12 Current ROM BOARD: Z11PG-D16 VER: 0201 DATE: 02/20/2017 PATH: Update ROM BOARD: Z11PG-D16 VER: 0202 DATE: 03/12/2017 Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items 5.2.
5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item then press . 5.2.
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time.
5.4 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] O ptimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of workloads.
Engine Boost [Disabled] Enable this item to boost the CPU’s frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Level1] [Level2] [Level3(Max)] Operate with an ambient temperature of 25°C or lower for optimized performance. Power Balancer [Disabled] Select [Enable Auto] to dynamically adjust the frequency of all CPU cores based on the current utilization, delivering better performance per watt for improved system energy efficiency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] 5.
5.5.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State).
5.5.3 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled].
5.5.5 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 you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data.
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 [Mark] parity bit is always 1 [Space] parity bit is always 0 Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit.
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
5.5.6 Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard I350 LAN Configuration Intel LAN1 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Intel LAN1 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 1 ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [PXE] [iSCSI] [Disabled] Intel LAN2 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
5.5.7 APM Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
5.5.8 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Load RT32 Image [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auot] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. Unpopulated Links [Keep Link ON] In order to save power, software will disable unpopulated PCI Express links, if this option set to Disabled.
5.5.9 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0-2 / Floppy / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type.
5.5.10 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when CSM Support is set to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.
5.5.11 NVMe Configuration 5.5.12 Network Stack Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information. Network stack [Disabled] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears 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 option will not be created.
5.5.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5.6 Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings.
5.6.1 PCH Configuration PCH Devices DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5] GP27 Wake From DeepSx [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable GP27 Wake From DeepSx. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Configuration PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only] Allows you to select ASPM support for all downstream devices.
SATA Port 1-8 Port 1-8 Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
The following items appears only when the USB Per-Connector Disable is set to [Enabled]. USB_1-8 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3_1-5 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Security Configuration SMM BIOS Write Protect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable SMM BIOS Write Protect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to select the video type.
5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging System Errors [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable System Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings.
5.7.1 Processor Configuration Hyper Threading [ALL] [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading Technology function. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel(R) TXT Support [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMX [Enabled] Enables the Vanderpool Technology. Takes effect after reboot.
Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetcher of next L1 data line. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetch of next L1 line based upon sequential load history.
5.7.3 UPI Configuration UPI General Configuration UPI Status This item displays information about the UPI status. Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the UPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] Link Frequency Select [Auto] This item allows for selecting the UPI link frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [9.6 GB/s] [10.
5.7.4 Memory Configuration Enforce POR [Auto] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Configuration options: [Auto] [POR] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the memory frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1800] - [3000-OvrClk] Data Scrambling for DDR4 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable data scrambling.
Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [4-way Interleave] [8-way Interleave] Memory RAS Configuration Mirror Mode [Disabled] Allows you to select Mirror Modes. Mirror Mode will set entire 1LM/2LM memory in system to be mirrored, consequently reducing the memory capacity by half. Enabling Mirror Mode will disable XPT Prefetch.
5.7.5 IIO Configuration Socket1 Configuration This item allows you to configure settings related to the corresponding PCIE port. Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Global Options PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [Per-Port] Allows you to enable or disable ASPM support for all downstream devices.
5.7.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration CPU P State Control Boot performance mode [Max Performance] Allows you to switch between Boot performance mode. Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager] Energy Efficient Turbo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Energy Efficient Turbo. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Turbo Mode.
CPU Thermal Control CPU T-State Control Software Controlled T-States [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Software Controlled T-States. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU - Advanced PM Tuning Energy Perf BIAS Power Performance Tuning [OS Controls EPB] Configuration options: [OS Controls EPB] [BIOS Controls EPB] The following item appears only when you set Power Performance Tuning to [OS Controls EPB]. PECI PCS EPB [OS Controls EPB] This option controls whether PECI has control over EPB.
5.8 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press 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.
5.9 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 Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.
5.10 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: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted.
5.11 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Boot Logo Display [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds.
5.12 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. Start EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. 5.13 Save & Exit menu The Save & Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3.
6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . 2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Strips) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 0.
6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7.
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . 2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete then press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press . 2. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want to reset, then press . A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive.
6.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press . 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set.
3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume RAID Volumes: ID Name 1 Volume0 [ MAIN MENU ] 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4.
6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multiRAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utililty. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk. 1. Reboot the system and press to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority. 3.
6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 7.
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced.
6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties.
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. 4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 6-16 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. 2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. 3.
6.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here.
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Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID driver When installing Windows® Server OS, you can load the RAID driver from a USB flash drive.
3. Click Load Driver. 4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. 6.
7-4 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue.
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your motherboard. 7.3 1. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. 2. The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2012 R2 and Windows® Server 2016.
7.3.1 Drivers menu tab The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
7.3.3 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 7.3.4 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard.
7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows operating system. To install the Intel® chipset device software: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive.
5. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. 7. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process.
7.5 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I210 Gigabits Adapter Driver on the system. To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver on the Windows® operating system: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.
6. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections Install Wizard window appears. 7. Tick I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 8. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation. By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Windows PowerShell Module are ticked.
7-12 9. Click Install to start the installation. 10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation.
7.6 VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
7-14 5. Click Install to start the installation process. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 utility on a Windows® operating system. To install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 utility: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2.
7-16 5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 7. Select the destination folder and click Next to continue.
8. Tick the features that you would like to install and click Next to continue. 9. Click Install to start the installation process. 10. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process.
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Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Z11PG-D16 block diagram DDR4 DDR4 PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIE5B DDR4 Scalable Processor UPI Scalable Processor x16 Gen3 DDR4 x16 Gen3 UPI x16 Gen3 CPU2 x16 Gen3 CPU1 x8 Gen3 Oculink NvMe 1 Oculink NvMe 2 x16 Gen3 x4 Gen3 PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE5A DMI3 x4 Gen3 M.
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, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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ASUS contact information ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax General support Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Fax Web site Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 https://www.asus.
ASUS contact information ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands) Address Web site Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands https://www.asus.com/nl/ Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 Fax +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=nl-nl ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Web site Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland https://www.asus.
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