RS500A-E11 Series RS500A-E11-RS4U RS500A-E11-RS12U 1U Rackmount Server User Guide
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Contents Safety information...................................................................................................... vii About this guide.......................................................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label.....................................................................................
Contents 2.5.3 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card................................................. 2-20 2.5.4 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards....................................................... 2-22 2.5.5 Installing an OCP 3.0 card......................................................... 2-24 2.5.6 Configuring an expansion card.................................................. 2-25 2.6 Cable connections.................................................................................... 2-26 2.
Contents 5.3 5.2.2 Menu bar...................................................................................... 5-7 5.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 5-8 5.2.4 Submenu items............................................................................ 5-8 5.2.5 Navigation keys............................................................................ 5-8 5.2.6 General help............................................................
5.12 5.11.2 BMC network configuration........................................................ 5-70 5.11.3 View System Event Log............................................................. 5-73 Exit menu................................................................................................... 5-74 Chapter 6: Driver Installation 6.1 Running the Support DVD.......................................................................... 6-2 Appendix KMPA-U16 block diagram............................
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.
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.
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.
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. Model Name RS500A-E11-RS4U, RS500A-E11-RS12U Chassis ASUS R12F 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS KMPA-U16 Server Board 2 x 800W Redundant Power Supply or 2 x 850W Redundant Power Supply 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch Storage Device Trays (RS500A-E11-RS4U) 12 x Hot-swap 2.
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 xxSxxxxxxxxx shown as 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.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS500A-E11 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KMPA-U16 Server Board. The server supports AMD EPYC™ 7002 & 7003 Series processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
RS500A-E11-RS4U Model Name RS500A-E11-RS12U 2 x USB 3.
1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, slim type optical drive, and other ports and buttons are located on the front panel, this may vary between models. Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. RS500A-E11-RS4U Rack screw Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 4 3 2 1 LAN 1-4 LED Message LED Asset tag Rack screw VGA port USB 3.
1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots and system power socket. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. Expansion slot Expansion slot Expansion slot OCP 3.0 slot LAN port 1 VGA port Redundant Power supply and Q-Code LED LAN port 2 Power button w/LED Power cord connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Location button w/LED Management LAN port* *This port is for ASUS ASMB10-iKVM only.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS500A-E11-RS4U 1. Redundant power supply 2. Butterfly riser card (Gen4 x16 link and x8 link) 3. Riser card (Gen4 x16 link) 4. OCP 3.0 card slot 5. ASUS KMPA-U16 Server Board 6. System fans 7. SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane (hidden) 8. Front I/O boards 9. 4 x 3.5” hot-swap storage bays 10. Asset tag (hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.
RS500A-E11-RS12U 1. Redundant power supply 2. Butterfly riser card (Gen4 x16 link and x8 link) 3. Riser card (Gen4 x16 link) 4. OCP 3.0 card slot 5. ASUS KMPA-U16 Server Board 6. System fans 7. 4 x 2.5“ internal easy-swap storage bays (optional) 8. SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane (hidden) 9. 12 x 2.5” storage device bays 10. Asset tag (hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.
1.7 LED information 1.7.
RS500A-E11-RS12U Power button Reset button Message LED Location button Location LED Power LED LAN1 and LAN3 LED LAN2 and LAN4 LED LED Display status Power LED ON System power ON Message LED OFF ON System is normal; no incoming event A hardware monitor event is indicated OFF ON Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) OFF Blinking ON No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present Location LED LAN LEDs 1.7.
1.7.3 Storage device status LED RS500A-E11-RS4U RS500A-E10-RS12U Red LED Green LED Red LED Green LED SATA/SAS Storage Device LED Description GREEN ON SATA/SAS storage device power ON RED ON Storage device has failed and should be swapped immediately (For RAID card) GREEN/ RED Blinking RAID rebuilding (For RAID card) GREEN/ RED Blinking Locate (For RAID card) GREEN/ RED OFF Storage device not found GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device 1.7.
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Action PHASE PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) POST CODE 0x39 0x3A 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 0x3E 0x3F 0x40 0x41 0x42 0x43 0x44 0x45 0x46 0x47 0x48 0x49 0x4A 0x4B 0x4C 0x4D 0x4E 0x4F 0x50 0x51 0x52 0x53 0x54 0x55 0x56 0x57 0x58 0x59 0x5A 0x5B 0x5C 0x5E 0x5F 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x64 0x65 0x66 0x67 TYPE Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error E
Action PHASE PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post Codes) POST CODE 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0xA4 0xA5 0xA6 0xA7 0xA8 0xA9 0xAA 0xAB 0xAC 0xAD 0xAE 0xAF 0xB0 0xB1 0xB2 0xB3 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xBC 0xBD 0xBE 0xBF 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 0xC4 0xC5 0xC6 0xC7 0xC8 0xC9 0xCA 0xCB 0xCC 0xCD 0xCE 0xCF 0xD0 0xD1 0xD2 0xD3 0xD4 0xD5 0xD6 0xD7 0xD8 0xD9 TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Pro
Action PHASE PEI(Pre-EFI Initialization) phase Quick VGA DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase Normal boot BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase Operating system phase 1-16 POST CODE 0x10 0x11 0x15 0x19 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x3B 0x4F 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x70 0x71 0x72 0x78 0x79 0xD0 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 Progres
AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series processors Action PHASE SEC Start up Security Phase PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) POST CODE 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0A 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E 0x0F 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17 0x18 0x19 0x1A 0x1B 0x1C 0x1D 0x1E 0x1F 0x20 0x21 0x22 0x23 0x24 0x25 0x26 0x27 0x28 0x29 0x2A 0x2B 0x2C 0x2D 0x2E 0x2F 0x30 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x38 0x39 TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Pr
Action PSP Boot PHASE PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) POST CODE 0x3A 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 0x3E 0x3F 0x40 0x41 0x42 0x43 TYPE error error error error error error error error error error 0x44 error 0x45 0x46 0x47 0x48 0x49 0x4A 0x4B 0x4C 0x4D 0x4E 0x4F 0x50 0x51 0x52 0x53 0x54 0x55 0x56 0x57 0x58 0x59 0x5A 0x5B 0x5C 0x5E 0x5F 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x64 0x65 0x66 0x67 error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error er
Action PSP Boot PHASE PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post Codes) PEI(Pre-EFI Initialization) phase Quick VGA DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase POST CODE 0x7B 0x7C TYPE error error 0x7D error 0x7E 0x7F 0x80 error error error 0x81 error 0x82 error 0x83 0x84 error error 0x85 error 0x86 0x87 0x88 0x89 0x8A 0x8B 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E error error error error error error error error error 0x8F error 0x90 0x91 error error 0x92 error 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x96 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0x
Action Normal boot PHASE BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase Operating system phase 1-20 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 Progress Progress P
Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 2-2 Removing the rear cover 1. Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the cover with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear panel to release the cover from the chassis. 3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it towards the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 4. Lift the cover from the chassis.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket SP3 designed for the AMD EPYC™ 7002/7003 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.
3. Loosen each screw one by one in the sequence shown on the socket to open the load plate. 4. Slightly lift open the rail frame. Load plate Rail frame External cap 5. Slide the external cap out of the rail frame.
6. Slide the carrier frame with CPU into the rail frame, then remove the PnP cap. The carrier frame with CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the carrier frame with CPU into the rail frame. Carrier frame with CPU Rail frame PnP cap 7. Gently push the rail frame just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU socket. Carrier frame with CPU 8.
9. 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 the sequence shown in the illustration to completely secure the heatsink. The heatsink screws are T20 models. A torque value of 16.1±1.2 kgf-cm (14.0±1.0 lbf-in) is recommended.
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 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 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB 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.
2.3.3 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. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 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.
2.4 Storage devices RS500A-E11-RS4U The system supports four (4) 3.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage devices or four (4) 2.5” hot-swap NVMe. The storage device installed on the storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS/NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane. Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 4 3 2 1 • Bay 1 to bay 4 supports NVMe/SATA/SAS. SAS support requires optional HBA/RAID card. (supports tri-mode card) • All bays support 3.5”/2.5” drives with trays.
2.4.1 1. Press the spring lock. 2. Pull the tray lever outwards to remove the drive tray. 3. Prepare the 3.5” storage device then place the 3.5” storage device into the tray until it clicks into place. 4. Push the drive tray and HDD assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until the tray lever and spring lock clicks and secures the drive tray in place. 5. 2-10 Installing a 3.
2.4.2 Installing a 2.5-inch storage device (for RS500A-E11-RS4U) 1. Please follow steps 1 and 2 of the Installing a 3.5-inch storage device (for RS500AE11-RS4U) section to remove the drive tray from the chassis. 2. Prepare the 2.5” storage device and align it to the screw holes on the bottom of the drive tray. 3. Secure the 2.5” storage device to the drive tray using the bundled screws. 4. Please follow step 4 of the Installing a 3.
2.4.3 1. Press the spring lock. 2. Pull the tray lever outwards to remove the drive tray. 3. Place the 2.5” storage device into the storage device tray then secure it with four screws. 4. Push the storage device tray and HDD assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until the tray lever and spring lock clicks and secures the storage device tray in place. 5. 2-12 Installing a 2.
2.4.4 Installing a 2.5-inch storage device to an internal storage bay (for RS500A-E11-RS12U) 1. Remove the rear cover. For more information, refer to Chassis cover. 2. Remove the cushioning on the front side of the internal storage cage. 3. Pull the internal storage cage lock latch outwards (A) then lift the front of the internal storage cage upwards (B) and release the storage cage lock latch (C).
2-14 5. Place the 2.5” storage device into the tray until it clicks into place. 6. Align and insert the 2.5” storage device and drive tray assembly into the drive bay. 7. Repeat steps 1-5 to install the other 2.5” storage devices.
8. Pull the internal storage cage lock outwards (A), then push the front of the internal storage cage down (B) and release the internal storage cage lock (C). The internal storage cage lock should secure the internal storage cage inside the system.
2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCIe x8 or x16 expansion cards. 2-16 1. Firmly hold the handle on the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express slot on the motherboard. 2. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface. 3.
4. Insert the expansion card into the PCIe slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. 5. Push the metal bracket lock clockwise until it locks back and secures the expansion card to the riser card bracket. 6. Install the riser card bracket and expansion card assembly back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place.
2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a butterfly riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCIe x8 or x16 expansion cards. 2-18 1. Firmly hold the handle on the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express slot on the motherboard. 2. Place the butterfly riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface. 3.
4. Insert the expansion card into the PCIe slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. 5. Push the metal bracket lock counter clockwise until it locks back and secures the expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket. 6. To install an expansion card to the other PCIe slot on this butterfly riser card bracket, please refer to the Installing an ASUS PIKE II card section. 7.
2.5.3 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You can install an ASUS PIKE II card to any of the PCIe slots on both riser card brackets, but for this section we will be using the butterfly riser card bracket. 2-20 1. Firmly hold the handle on the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express slot on the motherboard. 2. Place the butterfly riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface. 3.
4. Insert the ASUS PIKE II card into the PCIe slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. 5. Push the metal bracket lock counter clockwise until it locks back and secures the ASUS PIKE II card to the butterfly riser card bracket. 6. Connect the mini-SAS HD cable to the connectors of the ASUS PIKE II card. 7. Install the butterfly riser card bracket and ASUS PIKE II card assembly back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard.
2.5.4 2-22 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards 1. Firmly hold the handle on the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express slot on the motherboard. 2. Locate the M.2 (NGFF) connector on your motherboard.
3. Select an appropriate screw hole on the motherboard for your M.2 card, then secure the bundled stand to the motherboard. 4. Insert the M.2 into the M.2 (NGFF) slot, then secure it using the bundled screw. 5. Install the riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place.
2.5.5 2-24 Installing an OCP 3.0 card 1. Remove the screw securing the metal bracket of the OCP 3.0 slot (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). 2. Insert and push the OCP 3.0 card all the way into the OCP 3.0 slot (A), then secure the OCP 3.0 card using the thumbscrew (B).
2.5.6 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the 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 following tables. 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 will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. RS500A-E11 Series Pre-connected system cables 2-26 1. 24-pin EATXPWR1 power connector (connected to power board) 2. 8-pin EATX12V1 power connector (connected to power board) 3.
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RS500A-E10-RS12U Connects to SLMSATA_PCIE8 connector on motherboard for NVMe support on bay 1 and 2 of the internal storage bays Connects to SLMSATA_PCIE7 connector on motherboard for NVMe support on bay 3 and 4 of the internal storage bays Connects to SLMSATA_PCIE7 connector on the motherboard for SATA support on Bay 1 to 4 of the internal storage bays HDD12 HDD34 MSAS_HD1 SLIMSATA_PCIE1 SLIMSATA_PCIE2 PWR0501 Connects to NVMe/SATA storage devices SLED1 SLED3 NVME3 ALED3 SLED4 NVME4 Connects to SL
2.8 Storage device configuration and cabling This section illustrates some storage configurations that is recommended with 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 section Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices. RS500A-E10-RS4U Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 4 3 2 1 • Bay 1 to bay 4 supports NVMe/SATA/SAS.
2.8.1 4 x NVMe and 4 x SATA storage device configuration and cabling (for RS500A-E11-RS4U) The illustrations in this section are for reference only and may vary between models. Backplane connector Cable Connect to SLIMPCIE1 Slimline SAS to Slimline SAS SLMPCIE1 on motherboard SLIMPCIE2 Slimline SAS to Slimline SAS SLMPCIE2 on motherboard MSAS_HD1 Slimline SAS to 2 x Mini-SAS HD SLMSATA_PCIE7 on motherboard 1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays.
2. Connect the Slimline SAS cables and Slimline SAS to 2 x Mini SAS HD cable to the motherboard and the front backplane.
2.8.2 12 x NVMe, 12 x SATA (front bay), and 4 x SATA (internal bay) storage device configuration and cabling (for RS500A-E11-RS12U) The illustrations in this section are for reference only and may vary between models.
1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to section Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices. Front bay NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA Internal bay (optional) Top: SATA Bottom: SATA Top: SATA Bottom: SATA 2. Remove the two (2) screws of the middle cover on both sides of the chassis with a Phillips screwdriver (A), then remove the middle cover.
2. Connect the Slimline SAS cables and Slimline SAS to 2 x Mini SAS HD cables to the motherboard and the front backplane. 3. Connect the Slimline SAS to 2 x Mini SAS HD cable to the motherboard and the internal storage bay backplane.
2.8.3 12 x NVMe (front bay), and 4 x NVMe (internal bay) storage device configuration and cabling (for RS500AE11-RS12U) The illustrations in this section are for reference only and may vary between models.
1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to section Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices. Front bay NVMe NVMe NVMe /SATA NVMe NVMe NVMe NVMe NVMe NVMe NVMe NVMe Internal bay (optional) Top: NVMe Bottom: NVMe Top: NVMe Bottom: NVMe 2. 2-36 Remove the two (2) screws of the middle cover on both sides of the chassis with a Phillips screwdriver (A), then remove the middle cover.
2. Connect the Slimline SAS cables to the motherboard and the front backplane. 3. Connect the Slimline SAS cables to the motherboard and the internal storage bay backplane.
2.9 Optional components This section describes on how to replace previously installed system components or install optional components into the system. 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. 2.9.1 Redundant power supply module To replace a failed redundant power supply module: 1.
• 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. 800W Input Voltage Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 100V-127Vac, 10.0A, 50-60Hz 200V-240Vac, 5.0A, 50-60Hz 800W 800W 850W Input Voltage Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 100V-127Vac, 11.0A, 47-63Hz 200V-240Vac, 5.
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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 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit The tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the server rack without the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server. The tool-less rail kit package includes: Fixing latches Set of screws Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws Tool-less rack rails 3.1.
2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. Thin lips 3. Press the spring lock, then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on the rack post. 4. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole on the rack post. Extend the rack rail, if necessary. 5.
6. Lift the server chassis and insert it into the rack rail. • 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. RS500A-E11-RS4U RS500A-E11-RS12U Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders.
3.2 Ball bearing 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 • 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.
3.2.1 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. Remove the three (3) screws from both left and right sides of the server system chassis, then remove the metal plate. The illustration below only shows one side of the server system chassis, but the screws on the other side should be at the same place. Metal plate 3-8 8. 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. 9.
10. Align the server system and gently insert it into the rack rails. 11. (optional) Use the M5X20L screws to secure the rack rails to the rack post. 12. Gently push the server system until it is completely installed into the rack rail.
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3.3 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 3.3.
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. 3-12 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.
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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Layout contents Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-4 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-5 3. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) 4-5 4. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 4-6 5. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 4-6 6. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 4-7 7. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-7 8. LAN controller settings (3-pin LAN_SW1-2) 4-8 Onboard LEDs Page 1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) 4-9 2.
4.2 1. 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. 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.
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. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI function to use.
4. 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. 5. 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).
6. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. 7. 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.
8. LAN controller settings (3-pin LAN_SW1-2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard LAN_SW1 or LAN_SW2. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
4.3 1. 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. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2.
3. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated. 4. 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.
4.4 1. Internal connectors Slim PCIe connector (SLMPCIE1-6) Connects the PCIe signal to the front riser card or NVMe port on the backplane. 2. Slim SATA PCIe connector (SLMSATA_PCIE7-8) Connects PCIe or SATA signal to backplane to support NVMe or SATA drives.
3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB2) USB2 B PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND KMPA-U16 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC 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. KMPA-U16 USB 2.0 connector The USB port module is purchased separately. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (USB3_34) The USB 3.
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. The default setting is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the function. 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
7. System fan connectors (6-pin FRNT_FAN1-8) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 0.8A–1.0A (12 W max.) or a total of 6.4 A–8.0 A (96 W max.) at +12V. 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. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
8. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 9. M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. The M.
10. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 4-pin EATX12V2) These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to the power board. 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 connect VGA cards to these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot errors and permanent damage to your motherboard or device. 11.
12. 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. Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both. 13.
14. System panel connector (10-1 pin SYS_PANEL1; 14-1 pin SYS_PANEL2) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (POWERLED) This 2-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. • Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED.
• Storage Device Activity LED connector (HDLED) This connector allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on card. 15. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the sensor readings. 16. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log.
17. 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. 18. SLMPCIE SGPIO connector (6-1 pin SLM7_SGPIO1, SLM8_SGPIO1) This connector is the SGPIO header for controlling the HDD LED function.
Chapter 5: 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.
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 ASUS EzFlash. Press . ASUSTek.
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. The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive.
4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : KMPA-U16 Version : 0215 Build date: 01/13/2021 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : KMPA-U16 Version : 0401 Build date: 04/14/2021 DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write 75% 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.
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 Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 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, and language settings. 5.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to select the system default language. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.3 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] Optimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of workloads.
Overclocking [Disabled] Enable this item to increase the CPU’s clock. Please use an external PCIe storage controller for your hard drives when enabling this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Please note that overclocking might cause component damage or system crashes, which may reduce the lifespan of the system and the CPU. Use this tool at your own risk.
5.5 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.
5.5.1 Trusted Computing Configuration 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] 5.5.2 PSP Firmware Versions This page displays the PSP firmware versions. 5.5.3 Redfish Host Interface Settings Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.
5.5.4 AMD CBS The items in this menu shows the AMD Common BIOS Specifications. The AMD CBS menu will appear in the top menu for AMD EPIC™ 7002 Series processors. CPU Common Options Performance OC Mode [Normal Operation] Configuration options: [Normal Operation] [Customized] The following items appear only when OC Mode is set to [Customized]. Custom Core Pstates This option allows you to enable Core Pstates. Read the disclaimer and select I Accept to continue.
The following items appear only when Custom Pstate0 is set to [Custom]. Pstate0 Freq (MHz) [0] Allows you to specify core frequency (MHz). CCD/Core/Thread Enablement This option allows you to enable CCD/Core/Thread Enablement. S3 is not supported on systems where cores/threads have been removed/disabled. CCD Control [Auto] Sets the number of CCDs to be used. Once this option has been used to remove any CCDs, a POWER CYCLE is required in order for future selections to take effect.
Core Watchdog Core Watchdog Timer Enable [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable CPU Watchdog Timer. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] The following items are only available when Core Watchdog Timer Enable is set to [Enabled]. Core Watchdog Timer Interval [Auto] Configuration options: [21.461s] [10.730s] [5.364s] [2.681s] [1.340s] [669.41ms] [334.05ms] [166.37ms] [82.53ms] [40.61ms] [20.970ms] [10.484ms] [5.241ms] [2.620ms] [1.309ms] [654.08us] [326.4us] [162.56us] [80.64us] [39.
The following item appears only when SEV-ES ASID Space Limit Control is set to [Manual]. SEV-ES ASID Space Limit [Auto] SEV Vms using ASIDs below the SEV-ES ASID Space Limit must enable the SEV-ES feature. ASIDs from SEV-ES ASID Space Limit to (SEV ASID Count + 1) can only be used with SEV VMs. If this field is set to (SEV ASID Count + 1), all ASIDs are forced to be SEV-ES ASIDs. Hence, the valid values for this field is 1 - (SEV ASID Count + 1).
SNP Memory (RMP Table) Coverage [Auto] Setting this option to [Enabled] will cover the entire system’s memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Custom] [Auto] The following item appears only when SNP Memory (RMP Table) Coverage is set to [Custom]. Amount of Memory to Cover [0] Allows you to specify MB of System Memory to be covered in Hex. SMEE [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable secure memory encryption control.
Redirect scrubber limit [Auto] Configuration options: [2] [4] [8] [Infinite] [Auto] Periodic Directory Rinse [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Memory Addressing NUMA nodes per socket [Auto] Specifies the number of desired NUMA nodes per socket. Zero will attempt to interleave the two sockets together. Configuration options: [NPS1] [NPS2] [NPS4] [Auto] Memory interleaving [Auto] This items allows for disabling memory interleaving.
The following item appears only when ACPI SLIT Distance Control is set to [Auto]. ACPI SLIT remote relative distance [Auto] Allows you to set the remote socket distance for 2P systems as near (2.8) or far (3.2). Configuration options: [Near] [Far] [Auto] The following items appear only when ACPI SLIT Distance Control is set to [Manual]. ACPI SLIT same socket distance [C] Specify the distance to other physical domains within the same socket.
4-link xGMI max speed [Auto] Configuration options: [6.4Gbps] [7.467Gbps] [8.533Gbps] [9.6Gbps] [10.667Gbps] [11Gbps] [12Gbps] [13Gbps] [14Gbps] [15Gbps] [16Gbps] [17Gbps] [18Gbps] [19Gbps] [20Gbps] [21Gbps] [22Gbps] [23Gbps] [24Gbps] [25Gbps] [Auto] 3-link xGMI max speed [Auto] Configuration options: [6.4Gbps] [7.467Gbps] [8.533Gbps] [9.6Gbps] [10.
UMC Common Option DDR4 Common Options DRAM Timing Configuration Allows you to enable DRAM timing configuration. Damage caused by use of your AMD processor outside of specification or in excess of factory settings are not covered by your system manufacturers warranty. The following items appear only when [Accept] is selected for DRAM Timing Configuration. Overclock [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Overclock is set to [Enabled].
Trc Ctrl [Auto] Specifies Trc. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when Trc Ctrl is set to [Manual]. Trc [39] Specifies Active to Active/Refresh Delay Time. Valid values 87h-1Dh. TrrdS [Auto] Specifies the Activate to Activate Delay Time, different back group (tRRD_S). Configuration options: [Auto] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7 Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] TrrdL [Auto] Specifies the Activate to Activate Delay Time, same back group (tRRD_L).
TrdrdScL Ctrl [Auto] Specifies TrdrdScL. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when TrdrdScL Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TrdrdScL [3] Specifies the CAS to CAS Delay Time, same bank group. Valid values Fh-1h. TwrwrScL Ctrl [Auto] Specifies TwrwrScL. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when TwrwrScL Ctrl is set to [Manual]. TwrwrScL [3] Specifies the CAS to CAS Delay Time, same bank group. Valid values 3Fh-1h. Trfc Ctrl [Auto] Specifies Trfc.
Trtp [Auto] Specifies theRead CAS# to Precharge Delay Time. Configuration options: [Auto] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7 Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] Tcke [Auto] Specifies the CKE minimum high and low pulse width in memory clock cycles.
TrdrdDd [Auto] Specifies the Read to Read turnaround timing in a different DIMM. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Clk] [2 Clk] [3 Clk] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7 Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh Clk] ProcODT [Auto] Specifies the Processor ODT. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Impedance] [480 ohm] [240 ohm] [160 ohm] [120 ohm] [96 ohm] [80 ohm] [68.6 ohm] [60 ohm] [53.3 ohm] [48 ohm] [43.6 ohm] [40 ohm] [36.9 ohm] [34.3 ohm] [32 ohm] [30 ohm] [28.
The following items appear only when you set CAD Bus Timing User Controls to [Manual]. AddrCmdSetup [0] Allows you to setup time on CAD bus signals. Configuration options: [0] – [39] CsOdtSetup [0] Allows you to setup time on CAD bus signals. Configuration options: [0] – [39] CkeSetup [0] Allows you to setup time on CAD bus signals. Configuration options: [0] – [39] CAD Bus Drive Strength User Controls [Auto] Allows you to set the CAD bus signals to Auto or Manual.
Common RAS Data Poisoning [Auto] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] DRAM Post Package Repair [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable DRAM POST Package Repair. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] RCD Parity [Auto] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] DRAM Address Command Parity Retry [Auto] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] The following item appears only when you set DRAM Address Command Parity Retry to [Enabled].
Phy Configuration PMU Training DFE Read Training [Auto] Perform 2D Read Training with DFE on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] FFE Write Training [Auto] Perform 2D Read WriteTraining with FFE on.
The following items appear only when MBIST Enable is set to [Enabled]. MBIST Test Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the MBIST Test Mode - Interface Mode (Tests Single and Multiple CS transactions and Basic Connectivity) or Data Eye Mode (Measures Voltage vs. Timing). Configuration options: [Interface Mode] [Data Eye Mode] [Both] [Auto] MBIST Aggressors [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Aggressor test.
The following items appear only when Target Static Lane Control is set to [Enabled]. Target Static Lane Select Upper 32 bits [0] Static Lane Select for Upper 32 bits. The bit mask represents the bits to be read. Configuration options: [0] - [99999999] Target Static Lane Select Lower 32 bits [0] Static Lane Select for Lower 32 bits. The bit mask represents the bits to be read. Configuration options: [0] - [99999999] Target Static Lane Select ECC [0] Static Lane Select for ECC Lanes.
Mem BIST Post Package Repair Type [Soft Repair] For DRAM errors found in the BIOS memory BIST select the repair type, soft, hard, or test only and do not attempt to repair. Configuration options: [Soft Repair] [Hard Repair] [No Repairs - Test only] NBIO Common Options IOMMU [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable IOMMU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DMAr Support [Auto] Allows you to enable DMAr system protection during POST.
The following item appears only when Fan Table Control is set to [Manual]. Low Temperature [0] Allows you to set the low temperature in °C. Medium Temperature [0] Allows you to set the medium temperature in °C. High Temperature [0] Allows you to set the high temperature in °C. Critical Temperature [0] Allows you to set the critical temperature in °C. Low Pwm [0] Allows you to set the low Pwm from 0-100. Medium Pwm [0] Allows you to set the medium Pwm from 0-100.
The following items appear only when xGMI Link Width Control is set to [Manual]. xGMI Force Link Width Control [Unforce] [Unforce] Do not force the xGMI to a fixed width. [Force]Force the xGMI to the user specified width. The following item appears only when xGMI Force Link Width Control is set to [Force]. xGMI Force Link Width [2] [0] Force xGMI link width to x2. [1] Force xGMI link width to x8. [2] Force xGMI link width to x16.
The following item appears only when Boost FmaxEn is set to [Manual]. BoostFmax [0] Allows you to specify the boost Fmax frequency limit to apply to all cores (MHz). EDC Current Tracking [Disable] The generation of a correctable MCE when the telemetry current value is over the set threshold defined by EDC Current Tracking Current Threshold. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appears only when EDC Current Tracking is set to [Enable].
DF PState Mode Select [Auto] [Normal] Normal [Limit Highest] FCLK is limited to DF Pstate FCLK Limit, only the highest DF Pstate is used. [Limit All] FCLK is limited to DF Pstate FCLK limit, all DF Pstates are used. [Auto] Auto EDC Control [Auto] [Auto] Use the fused VDDCR_CPU EDC limit. [Manual] User can set customized VDDCR_CPU EDC limit. The following items appears only when EDC Control is set to [Manual]. EDC [0] Allows you to set the VDDCR_CPU EDC Limit [A].
Uncorrected Converted to Poison Enable Mask High [30000] These set the enable mask for masking of uncorrectable parity errors on internal arrays. For each bit set to 1, a system fatal error event is triggered for UCP errors on arrays associated with that egress port. For each bit set to 0, errors are masked. Uncorrected Converted to Poison Enable Mask Low [4] These set the enable mask for masking of uncorrectable parity errors on internal arrays.
Early Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set Early Link Speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Hot Plug Handling mode [Auto] Allows you to control the Hot Plug Handling mode. Configuration options: [OS First] [Firmware First] [Auto] Presence Detect Select mode [Auto] Allows you to control the Presence Detect Select mode. Configuration options: [OR] [AND] [Auto] Preferred IO [Auto] Allows you to select the preferred IO select type.
Aggressive SATA Device Sleep Port 0 [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The following item appears only when Aggressive SATA Device Sleep Port 0 is set to [Enabled]. DevSleep0 Port Number [0] Allows you to set the DEVSLP port 0. Configuration options: [0] - [7] Aggressive SATA Device Sleep Port 1 [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The following item appears only when Aggressive SATA Device Sleep Port 1 is set to [Enabled].
Sata7 (Socket1) Enable [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Sata7 on Socket 1 (IOD1). Each IOD has 4 Sata Controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] SATA Controller eSATA SATA Controller DevSlp Socket1 DevSlp Socket1 DevSlp0 Enable [Auto] Only Sata0 on each IOD/socket supports DevSlp. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The following item appears only when Socket1 DevSlp0 Enable is set to [Enabled]. DevSleep0 Port Number [0] Allows you to set DEVSLP port 0.
Sata7 SGPIO [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable SataSgpio on Sata7. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB Configuration Options XHCI Controller0 enable [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable USB3 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] XHCI Controller1 enable [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable USB3 controller.
Uart Configuration Options Uart 0 Enable [Auto] Uart 0 has no HW FC is Uart 2 is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The following item appears only when Uart 0 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Uart 0 Legacy Options [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [0x2E8] [0x2F8] [0x3E8] [0x3F8] [Auto] Uart 1 Enable [Auto] Uart 1 has no HW FC is Uart 3 is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The following item appears only when Uart 1 Enable is set to [Enabled].
NTB Common Options Socket-0 P0 NTB Enable [Auto] Allows you to enable NTB on Socket-0 P0 Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enable] The following items appear only when Socket-0 P0 NTB Enable is set to [Enabled]. Socket-0 P0 Start Lane [0] Allows you to set the NTB Start Lane on Socket-0 P0 Link. Configuration options: [0] - [15] Socket-0 P0 End Lane [15] Allows you to set the NTB End Lane on Socket-0 P0 Link.
The following items appear only when Socket-0 P2 NTB Enable is set to [Enabled]. Socket-0 P2 Start Lane [80] Allows you to set the NTB Start Lane on Socket-0 P2 Link. Configuration options: [80] - [95] Socket-0 P2 End Lane [95] Allows you to set the NTB End Lane on Socket-0 P2 Link. Configuration options: [80] - [95] Socket-0 P2 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the Link Speed for Socket-0 P2.
The following items appear only when ABL Console Out Control is set to [Enable]. ABL Basic Console Out Control [Auto] [Disable] Disable Basic ConsoleOut Function for ABL. [Enable] Enable Basic ConsoleOut Function for ABL. [Auto] Keep default behavior. ABL PMU message Control [Auto] Allows you to control the total number of PMU debug messages. Several major controls are listed below: 1. Detailed debug messages (e.g. Eye delays) 2. Coarse debug messages (e.g. rank information) 3. Stage completion 4.
[IOT Gateway] Tuned for throughput analytics as observed by IOT gateways. [HPC Optimized] Tuned for general HPC performance. [OpenStack NFV] Tuned for Openstack based NFV workloads. [OpenStack for RealTime Kernel] Tuned for Openstack with RealTime kernal enabled. [Auto] Use BIOS default workload profile. Performance Tracing [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable allow capturing performance traces. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 5.5.
5.5.6 Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard I350 LAN Configuration Intel I350 LAN1 LAN Enable [JumperState] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [JumperState] The following item appears only when LAN Enable is set to [JumperState]. ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] Intel I350 LAN2 LAN Enable [JumperState] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
5.5.7 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. 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.
Redirection After POST [Always Enable] This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection EMS [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection EMS is set to [Enabled].
Node 0 Information Allows you to view memory information related to Node 0. 5.5.9 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].
5.5.10 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support.
5.5.11 Network Stack Configuration 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support.
5.5.12 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear 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.
5.5.13 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. Short option will take couple of minutes, and the extended option will take several minutes to complete.
5.5.14 SATA Configuration This page will display the SATA controller and drive information. 5.5.15 AMD Mem Configuration Status The items in this menu display the memory configuration (initialized by ABL) status.
5.6 Chipset menu The Chipset menu items allow you to change the Chipset settings. PCIe Link Training Type [1 Step] Allows you to select PCIe Link Training in 1 or 2 steps. Configuration options: [1 Step] [2 Step] PCIe Compliance Mode [Off] Allows you to turn the PCIe Compliance Mode on or off. South Bridge SB Debug Configuration SB SATA DEBUG Configuration The items in this submenu contains options for SATA DEBUG Configuration.
SATA Partial State Capability [Enabled] Indicates whether Host Bus Adapter (HBA) can support transitions to the partial state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA FIS Based Switching [Enabled] Indicates whether Host Bus Adapter (HBA) can support port multiplier FIS-based switching. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Command Completion Coalescing Support [Disabled] Indicates whether Host Bus Adapter (HBA) can support command completion coalescing.
North Bridge Socket 0 Information This item displays the memory information on Socket 0.
5.7 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.
Reset to Setup Mode This option will delete all Secure Boot key databases from NVRAM. Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Factory Key Provision [Enabled] Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore Factory Keys This item will install all Factory Default keys.
Restore DB defaults Restore DB variable to factory defaults.
5.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [1] 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. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Boot Logo Display [Disabled] [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.
POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 5.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details.
5.10 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.10.1 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset.
5.11 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] 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 are configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10] Allows you to set the time in minutes for the OS Boot Watchdog Timer Expiration.
5.11.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
5.11.2 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Scroll using / keys to see more items. Configure IPV4 support DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN Configuration Address source [Previous State] Allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). [Previous State] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.
Router MAC address Allows you to set the router MAC address. Configure IPV6 support DM_LAN1 IPV6 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN1 IPV6 Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when IPV6 Support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Previous State] Allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). [Previous State] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.
The following item appears only when IPV6 Support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Previous State] Allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). [Previous State] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] Station IPV6 address Allows you to set the station IPV6 address.
5.11.3 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. Scroll using / keys to see more items.
5.12 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset Reset system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Reset Reset system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes Save changes done so far to any of the setup options.
Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.
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Chapter 6: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in the Windows® Operating System.
6.1 Running the Support DVD 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. 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.
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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.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.
EU RoHS This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35 Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations Information on Japan RoHS (JIS-C-0950) chemical disclosures is available on http://csr.asus.com/english/article.
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