RS720-E10-RS12 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 2.6.6 Installing an ethernet expansion card to the riser card bracket....................................................................................... 2-45 2.6.7 Installing GPU cards (on selected models)................................ 2-46 2.6.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card................................................. 2-56 2.6.9 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards....................................................... 2-60 2.6.10 Configuring an expansion card.........................
Contents 5.2.5 5.3 Navigation keys............................................................................ 5-8 5.2.6 General help................................................................................ 5-8 5.2.7 Configuration fields...................................................................... 5-8 5.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 5-8 5.2.9 Scroll bar...................................................................
Contents 5.8 5.9 Event Logs menu...................................................................................... 5-56 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings.......................................... 5-57 5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log............................................................. 5-58 Server Mgmt menu.................................................................................... 5-59 5.9.1 5.10 BMC self test log..................................................................
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. Model Name RS720-E10-RS12 Chassis ASUS R2P-A-R22475 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z12PP-D32 Server Board 1 x 80PLUS Power Supply 12 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch/3.5-inch Storage Device Trays or Dummy Trays 1 x 3.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720-E10-RS12 features the ASUS Z12PP-D32 server board. The server supports 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name RS720-E10-RS12 Front bays 12 x 2.5”/3.5” Hot-Swap Drive Bays: 8 x NVMe/SATA/SAS* + 4 x SATA/SAS* Storage Bay * Support tri-mode card (only for storage bays 9-12) ** SAS support only from optional SAS HBA/RAID card Rear bays (Optional) Storage Bays 2 x 2.
Model Name RS720-E10-RS12 Rear Switch/LED: Switch/LED 1 x Port 80 LED (Q-Code) 1 x Power Switch (w/ LED) 1 x Location Switch (w/ LED) Security Options TPM-SPI PFR Windows® Server RedHat® Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server OS Support CentOS Ubuntu VMware * Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.
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, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. Refer to section 1.7 LED information for the LED descriptions. Bay 1 Bay 4 Bay 10 Bay 7 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Front panel LEDs & buttons 1 2 3 4 RESET handle 1-6 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 5 Bay 6 Bay 8 Bay 9 Bay 11 Bay 12 handle • Bay 1 to bay 4 supports NVMe.
1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. Standard model / GPU model Expansion slot Redundant power supply Power connector Power button Q-Code LED Location button Expansion slot Expansion slot Optional External Fan location (for GPU model) Optional LAN port expansion slots Mgmt LAN port* USB 3.
Standard model with rear bay 2 x 2.5” Storage Bays Expansion slot Redundant power supply Expansion slot Power connector Power button Q-Code LED Location button Expansion slot 1-8 Optional LAN port expansion slots Mgmt LAN port* USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports VGA port • Mgmt LAN port is for ASUS ASMB10-iKVM only. • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Refer to the Q-Code table for details.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. Standard model 1. Riser card bracket 2. OCP Adapter (hidden, optional) 3. Redundant power supply (hidden) 4. PCIe riser card (hidden) 5. ASUS Z12PP-D32 Server Board 6. System fans 7. NVMe/SATA/SAS back panel 8. Front USB Board 9. Asset tag (hidden) 10. Front panel (hidden) 11. 12 x 2.5”/3.5” storage device trays The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive.
Standard model with rear bays 1. Riser card bracket 2. OCP Adapter (hidden, optional) 3. 2 x 2.5” storage device trays 4. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 5. PCIe riser card (hidden) 6. ASUS Z12PP-D32 Server Board 7. System fans 8. NVMe/SATA/SAS back panel 9. Front USB Board 10. Asset tag (hidden) 11. Front panel (hidden) 12. 12 x 2.5”/3.5” storage device trays The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive.
GPU model 1. Riser card bracket 2. OCP Adapter (hidden, optional) 3. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 4. PCIe riser card (hidden) 5. ASUS Z12PP-D32 Server Board 6. System fans 7. NVMe/SATA/SAS back panel 8. Front USB Board 9. Asset tag (hidden) 10. Front panel (hidden) 11. 12 x 2.5”/3.5” storage device trays 12. External Fan* (optional) • Ensure to install the external fan when GPU is installed on slot 3 & 4. • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive.
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Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE Initialize KTI input structure 0xA1 Collect info such as SBSP, Boot Mode, Reset type 0xA3 Setup up minimum path between SBSP & other sockets 0xA6 Sync up with PBSPs 0xA7 KTI initialization Quick VGA IIO Early initialization DESCRIPTION 0xA0 0xA8 Topology discovery and route calculation Progress Program final route 0xA9 Program final IO SAD setting 0xAA Protocol layer and other Uncore settings 0xAB Transition links to full speed opeartion 0xAE Coherency S
Action Quick VGA PHASE MRC Memory initialization POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION 0x70 High Bandwidth Memory 0x7E Pipe Sync AP Boot Mode 0xB0 Detect DIMM Configuration 0xB1 Initialize clocks for all MemSs 0xB2 Gather SPD Data 0xB3 Early Configuration 0xB4 Check DIMM Ranks 0xB5 Parallel Mode Dispatch 0xB6 DDRIO Initialization 0xB7 DDR Training 0xB8 Initialize Throttling 0xB9 Memory Test 0xBA Memory Init 0xBB Initialize Memory Map 0xBC Set RAS Configuration 0xBD 0xBE Progress
Action Quick VGA PHASE DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase POST CODE TYPE CPU POST-Memory Initialization 0x33 CPU Cache Initialization 0x34 Application Processor(s) (AP) Initialization 0x35 BSP Selection 0x36 CPU Initialization 0x37 Pre-memory NB Initialization 0x3B Pre-memory SB Initialization 0x4F DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) 0x60 DXE Core Started 0x61 0x62 Progress BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase DXE NVRAM Initialization SB run-time Initialization 0x63 CPU DXE Initializa
Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE AMI USB Driver Initialization 0x9C AMI USB Driver Initialization 0x9D AMI USB Driver Initialization 0xA0 AHCI Initialization 0xA1 AHCI Initialization 0xA2 AHCI Initialization 0xA3 AHCI Initialization 0xA8 BIOS Setup password verify 0xA9 Normal boot 1-20 BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase DESCRIPTION 0x9B 0xAB BIOS Setup start Progress BIOS Setup input wait 0xAD Ready to Boot event 0xAE Legacy Boot event 0xAF Exit Boot Services 0xB2 Legacy Option RO
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 Removing the rear cover 2-2 1. Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the rear cover with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Push the buttons on both sides to release the rear cover from the chassis. 3. Slide the rear cover towards the rear panel to disengage it from the chassis. 4. Lift the rear cover from the chassis.
Removing the mid cover 1. Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the mid cover with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Push the buttons on both sides to release the mid cover from the chassis. 3. Slide the mid cover towards the rear panel to disengage it from the chassis. 4. Lift the mid cover from the chassis.
2.2 Air ducts To remove the air ducts: 1. Remove the four (4) screws from the chassis. 2. Gently lift the air ducts vertically out of the chassis. To install the air ducts: 2-4 1. Align the air ducts along the edges of the DIMM slots, then place the air ducts in the chassis, and ensure they are fitted firmly into the chassis. 2. Secure the air ducts to the chassis with the four (4) screws.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket P+ designed for the 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors. 2.3.1 • 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. Completely loosen all the screws on the heatsink, then lift and remove it from the motherboard. Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected. 5. Flip the heatsink over to reveal the CPU and carrier bracket. Flip the carrier lever over to release the CPU, then remove the CPU from the heatsink and carrier assembly.
6. Remove the carrier bracket from the heatsink.
2.3.2 Removing the CPU and heatsink (for GPU model) To install the CPU and heatsink: 1. Remove the rear cover. For more information, refer to Chassis cover. 2. Remove the air ducts. For more information, refer to Air ducts. 3. Push the lock latches inwards on all four corners of the heatsink, then slightly twist each of the heatsink screws counterclockwise in the order shown on the illustration to loosen the heatsink.
4. Completely loosen all the screws on the heatsink, then lift and remove it from the motherboard. Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected. 5. Flip the heatsink over to reveal the CPU and carrier bracket. Flip the carrier lever over to release the CPU, then remove the CPU from the heatsink and carrier assembly.
6. 2-10 Remove the carrier bracket from the heatsink.
2.3.3 Installing the CPU and heatsink (for Standard model) 1. Remove the air duct. For more information, refer to the Air ducts section. 2. Locate the CPU sockets on your motherboard. 3. Attach the CPU to the carrier bracket, ensure the triangle mark is on the same side as the bracket lever, then attach the CPU and carrier to the heatsink.
2-12 4. Remove the PNP cap from the CPU socket. 5. Align the heatsink and CPU assembly to the CPU socket, then place the heatsink on top of the CPU socket. • Ensure the triangle mark on the CPU is located in the same corner as the CPU socket. • The heatsink is symmetrical.
6. Push the lock latches outwards on all four corners of the heatsink, then do two (2) clockwise turns on each of the heatsink screws in the cross order pattern shown on the illustration until the heatsink screws are tightened and the heatsink is secured onto the motherboard. Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected. 7. Replace the air duct. For more information, refer to the Air ducts section.
2.3.4 2-14 Installing the CPU and heatsink (for GPU model) 1. Remove the air duct. For more information, refer to the Air ducts section. 2. Locate the CPU sockets on your motherboard. 3. Attach the CPU to the carrier bracket, ensure the triangle mark is on the same side as the bracket lever, then attach the CPU and carrier to the heatsink.
4. Remove the PNP cap from the CPU socket. 5. Align the heatsink and CPU assembly to the CPU socket, then place the heatsink on top of the CPU socket (A). Push the lock latches outwards on all four corners of the heatsink so that the heatsink and CPU assembly is secured to the CPU socket (B). • Ensure the triangle mark on the CPU is located in the same corner as the CPU socket. • The heatsink is symmetrical.
6. Do two (2) clockwise turns on each of the heatsink screws in the cross order pattern shown on the illustration until the heatsink screws are tightened. Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected.
7. Tighten the remaining heatsink screws to secure the heatsink to the motherboard. Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected. 8. Replace the air duct. For more information, refer to the Air ducts section.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 32 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB RDIMMs; 64GB and 128GB LRDIMM; or 64GB, 128GB, 256GB LRDIMM 3DS / 3DS 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.
Recommended dual CPU configuration DIMMs 2 4 8 DIMM_F1 12 16 32 • • • DIMM_F2 • DIMM_E1 • • • DIMM_E2 • • DIMM_H1 • DIMM_H2 • • DIMM_G1 • • • • DIMM_G2 • DIMM_C2 • DIMM_C1 • • • • DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 • DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 • • • • • • • • • DIMM_B2 • • DIMM_B1 • • • DIMM_P1 • • • • • DIMM_P2 • DIMM_N1 • DIMM_N2 • • DIMM_T1 • DIMM_T2 • • DIMM_R1 • • • • DIMM_R2 • DIMM_L2 • DIMM_L1 • • • • DIMM_M2 DIMM_M1 • DIMM_J2 DIMM_J1 • • • • •
If you wish to install PMem as well, please refer to the following tables for configurations: Channel DDR4+BPS 4+4 6+1 8+1 8+4 8+8 12+2 F DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 BPS BPS DDR4 DDR4 12+2 2-20 BPS BPS DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 D
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 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 clip outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.
2.5 Storage devices The system supports twelve (12) 2.5”/3.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage devices. The storage device installed on the storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane (SAS storage devices require an optional ASUS PIKE II card). To install a 3.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device: 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay. Tray lever 2.
3. Place the storage device tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Prepare the 3.5” storage device and the bundled set of screws. 5. Place the 3.5” storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay (A). Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in place (B). 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install the other 3.5” storage devices.
To install a 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device: 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay. Tray lever 2. 2-24 Spring lock Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage device tray out of the bay.
3. Place the storage device tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Prepare the 2.5” storage device and the bundled set of screws. 5. Place the 2.5” storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay (A). Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in place (B). 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install the other 2.5” storage devices.
2.6 Expansion slot The barebone server comes with four pre-installed riser cards to support nine PCIe slots. Standard model / GPU model Riser card 4 Riser card 2 Riser card 3 Riser card 1 OCP 3.0 Adapter ASUS PIKE II card Standard model with rear bay 2 x 2.5” Storage bays Riser card 2 Riser card 3 2-26 Riser card 1 OCP 3.
Riser card bracket 1 Riser card bracket 1 supports PCIe Gen4 slots 1-4 top to bottom. PCIe slot Operation mode Slot 1 x8 x16 Slot 2 x8 N/A Slot 3 x16 OCP 3.0 Slot 4 x8 (ASUS PIKE II card) x8 (ASUS PIKE II card) Riser card bracket 2 Riser card bracket 2 supports PCIe Gen4 slots 5-6 top to bottom. Slot 5 can be auto-switch to x16 mode when x16 card is populated whereas slot 6 will be disabled.
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 To install an expansion card to the riser card bracket 1: 2-28 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard. 3. Remove the cable from the riser card bracket.
4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown. 5. Flip the metal bracket lock open. 6. Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket. 7. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the PCIE expansion card to the riser card bracket.
2-30 8. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 9. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard. 10. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
2.6.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2 To install an expansion card on the riser card bracket 2: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card to the motherboard. 3. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard. 4. Remove the cable from the riser card bracket.
2-32 5. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown. 6. Flip the metal bracket lock open. 7. Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket. 8. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the PCIE expansion card to the riser card bracket.
9. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 10. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard. 11. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew. 12. Secure the riser card to the motherboard with the thumbscrew.
2.6.3 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3 To install an expansion card on the riser card bracket 3: 2-34 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card to the motherboard. 3. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard. 4. Remove the cable from the riser card bracket.
5. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown. 6. Flip the metal bracket lock open. 7. Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket. 8. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the PCIE expansion card to the riser card bracket.
2-36 9. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 10. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard. 11. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew. 12. Secure the riser card to the motherboard with the thumbscrew.
2.6.4 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 4 To install an expansion card to the riser card bracket 4: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.
2-38 3. Flip the riser card bracket over and remove metal bracket. 4. Install the expansion card to your riser card bracket.
5. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard. 6. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
2.6.5 Installing an OCP 3.0 slot baseboard and OCP 3.0 card to the riser card bracket We recommend you install the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard to the PCIE2 slot on the riser card bracket 1. 2-40 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.
3. Remove the cable from the riser card bracket. 4. Remove the Raiser PCIe bracket. Raiser PCIe bracket 5. Install the bundled OCP 3.0 bracket to the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard using the three (3) bundled screws.
2-42 6. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown. 7. Flip the metal bracket lock open. 8. Install the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard to the PCIE2 slot on the riser card bracket. 9. Connect the cables. 10. Once your OCP 3.0 card is installed, flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard to the riser card bracket.
11. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 12. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard. 13. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
14. 2-44 Insert the OCP 3.0 card to the OCP 3.0 slot from the rear of the system (A), and make sure the OCP 3.0 card is seated securely in the OCP 3.0 slot, then secure it using the thumbscrew (B).
2.6.6 Installing an ethernet expansion card to the riser card bracket The pre-installed riser card bracket can support a 4-port or 2-port ethernet expansion card. Do not install the 4-port ethernet expansion card if you wish to install the external rear fan. To install a 4-port or 2-port ethernet expansion card on the riser card bracket: 1. Follow steps 1-2 of Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket 4 to remove the riser card bracket from the chassis. 2.
2.6.7 Installing GPU cards (on selected models) To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 1: 2-46 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard. 3. Disconnect the cable from the riser card bracket.
4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown. 5. Prepare the GPU card. 6. Connect the power cable to the GPU card, and ensure to place the cable through the opening of the GPU air duct. 7. Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws. 8. Flip the metal bracket lock open. 9. Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket.
2-48 10. Prepare the other GPU card. 11. Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket. 12. Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws. 13. Connect the power cable to the GPU card. 14. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the GPU cards to the riser card bracket.
15. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 16. Install the riser card bracket and the GPU cards assembly into the PCIE slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. 17. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 2: 2-50 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard. 3. Disconnect the cable from the riser card bracket.
4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown. 5. Prepare the GPU card. 6. Connect the power cable to the GPU card, and ensure to place the cable through the opening of the GPU air duct 7. Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws. 8. Flip the metal bracket lock open. 9. Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket. 10. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the GPU card to the riser card bracket.
2-52 11. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 12. Install the riser card bracket and the GPU card assembly into the PCIE slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. 13. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 3: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard. 3. Disconnect the cable from the riser card bracket.
2-54 4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown. 5. Prepare the GPU card. 6. Connect the power cable to the GPU card, and ensure to place the cable through the opening of the GPU air duct 7. Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws. 8. Flip the metal bracket lock open. 9. Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket. 10. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the GPU card to the riser card bracket.
11. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 12. Install the riser card bracket and the GPU card assembly into the PCIE slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. 13. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
2.6.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You can replace the pre-installed ASUS PIKE II card to support SAS storage devices in your server system. To remove the pre-installed ASUS PIKE II card: 2-56 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard. 3. Remove the cable from the riser card bracket.
4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown. 5. Flip the metal bracket lock open. 6. Remove the ASUS PIKE II card from the riser card bracket. 7. Remove the mini SAS HD cables from the ASUS PIKE II card.
To install an ASUS PIKE II card: 2-58 1. Prepare the new ASUS PIKE II card. 2. Insert the ASUS PIKE II card to the PCIe slot on the riser card bracket. 3. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the ASUS PIKE II card to the riser card bracket. 4. Connect the mini SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card.
5. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 6. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard. 7. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
2.6.9 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards You may install an M.2 card (supports 2260, 2280) to the onboard M.2 (NGFF) slot on the motherboard. To install an M.2 (NGFF) card: 2-60 1. Remove the riser card bracket. Please refer to Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3 for more information. 2. Remove the screw securing the PSU air duct then remove the air duct. 3. Locate the M.2 connectors (NGFF1 or NGFF2) on the motherboard.
4. Select an appropriate screw hole on the motherboard for your M.2 card, then secure the stand to the motherboard. 5. Insert the M.2 into the M.2 (NGFF) slot, then secure it using the bundled screw. 6. 2260 2260 2280 2280 Replace the PSU air duct, then secure it using the screw removed previously.
7. 2-62 Ensure the cabling is organized so that the cables are directed out of the PSU air duct.
2.6.10 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 following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.7 2-64 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you are going to remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors.
Pre-connected system cables 1. 4-pin BPPWR2 power connector (connected to backplane) 2. 8-pin VGAPWR2 power connector (connected to backplane) 3. 8-pin VGA power connectors (connected to Graphics card, on selected models) 4. Panel connector (connected to front I/O board) 5. System fan connectors (from motherboard FAN1-4 to Fan board) 6. Mini SAS connectors 7. SLMPCIE3, SLMPCIE4, SLMPCIE9, SLMPCIE10 Slim PCIe connectors (connected to backplane) 8.
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12 x SATA/SAS Backplane connector Cable Connect to MSAS_HD1 Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS HD ASUS PIKE II Card MSAS_HD2 Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS HD ASUS PIKE II Card MSAS_HD3* Mini-SAS HD to SATA7P*4 Rear Bay SAS HDD and 9098 * For Standard model with rear bay 4 x NVMe Backplane connector Cable Connect to SLMPCIE1 Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe SLMPCIE3 on motherboard SLMPCIE_P3/P4 Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe SLMPCIE4 on motherboard 8 x NVMe Backplane connector Cable Connect to SLMPCIE1
2.9 Removable/optional components This section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the following components: 1. System fans 2. Redundant power supply module Ensure that the system is turned off before removing the system fans. 2.9.1 • The redundant power supply module is hot pluggable. • You may need to remove previously installed component or factory shipped components when installing optional components. System fans To remove the system fans: 2-68 1.
To reinstall the system fans: 1. Prepare the fan with the same model and size. 2. Install the fan to the fan cage. The fan can only be installed in one direction. If the fan cannot be installed, turn it around and try again.
To install the external rear fan: 1. Use a screwdriver to pry open the slot. Do not install the 4-port ethernet expansion card if you wish to install the external rear fan. 2-70 2. Prepare the rear external fan. 3. Pass the cable of the rear external fan through the open slot. Ensure the cabling is organized so that the cables are directed around the 2-port Ethernet expansion card.
4. Connect the cable of the rear external fan to the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 5. Align and place the rear external fan on the chassis. 6. Secure the rear external fan to the chassis with the thumbscrews.
2.9.2 Redundant power supply module To replace a failed redundant power supply module: 1. Lift up the power supply module lever. Module lever 2. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch, then pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. Module lever 2-72 3. Prepare the replacement power supply module. 4. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis then push it inwards until the latch locks into place.
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.
3.2 Installing the tool-less rack rail To install the tool-less rack rails into the rack: 1. Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server using the set of latch screws. The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details. 2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack.
3. Secure the rail components to the rail using the bundled screws. 4. Press the spring lock (A) then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on the rack post. 5. 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. 6. (Optional) Use the rail screw and rail washer (B) that comes with the kit to secure the rack rail to the rack post. 7. Perform steps 3 to 5 for the other rack rail.
3.3 Rail kit dimensions 43.6mm 900mm 43.
3.4 Ball bearing Rail Kit The rail kit package includes: 2 x 1200 mm rack rails (or 2 x 1000 mm rack rails) Front end Rack rails 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 3.4.1 • 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.
3.4.2 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. 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 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. 2 1 9.
10. Align the server system and gently insert it into the rack rails. 2 1 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.
3.5 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 3.5.
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) 4-5 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-6 3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 4-6 4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 4-7 5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 4-7 6. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-8 7. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) 4-8 8. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4-9 9.
4-4 Internal connectors Page 14. System panel connector (10-1 pin SYS_PANEL1; 14-1 pin SYS_PANEL2) 4-20 15. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-21 16. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) 4-22 17. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) 4-22 18. CPLD JTAG1 connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) 4-23 19. Liquid connector (12-1 pin LIQUID_CONN1) 4-23 20. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 4-24 21.
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. 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.
4. 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). 5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.
6. 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. 7. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) Set to pins 1-2 to enable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event.
8. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. 9. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block select.
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 red when there is a BMC event log 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.
5. CAT ERR LED (CATERR1) The CAT ERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate.
4.4 1. Internal connectors Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2; ISSATA1) 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. Slim PCIe connector (SLIMPCIE1-10) Connects the PCIe signal to the riser card or NVMe port on the backplane.
3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) 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. The USB port module is purchased separately. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (U31G1_34; Type-A USB3_1) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional 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 (8-pin FRNT_FAN1-4; 6-pin REAR_FAN1-2) The 8-pin FRNT_FAN connectors are connected to the Fan board. The 6-pin REAR_ 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.
9. M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2260 / 2280 devices on PCIe interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. 10. Back panel power connector (4-pin BPPWR2, BPPWR4; 8-pin BPPWR3, VGAPWR2) These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to the back panel. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
11. VGA power connectors (8-pin VGAPWR1, VGAPWR3, VGAPWR4, BPPWR1) These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to the VGA card. 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 the back panel to these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot errors and permanent damage to your motherboard or device. 12.
13. 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.
14. System panel connector (10-1 pin SYS_PANEL1; 14-1 pin SYS_PANEL2) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (FP_PLED) This 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 FP_MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED.
• Reset button connector (RESET) This connector allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. Press the reset button to reboot the system. • TR1 Sensor connector (TR1 SENSOR) This connector allows detection of the environmental temperature of the front panel. • Locator button connector (BMCLOCBTN#) This connector allows you to connect the Locator button. Press the button to light up the Locator LED.
16. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) The VPP_I2C connector is used for the storage backplane with sensor readings. 17. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log.
18. CPLD JTAG connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) This connector is used for burning the CPLD JTAG. 19. Liquid connector (12-1 pin LIQUID_CONN1) This connector is used for detecting the pump speed of the water cooling system.
20. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines. 21. VROC Key connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) The VROC (Virtual Raid on CPU) Key connector allows you to connect a VROC hardware key to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. 4-24 • The VROC hardware key is purchased separately.
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 : Z12PP-D32 Version : 0215 Build date: 12/13/2020 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : Z12PP-D32 Version : 0401 Build date: 02/09/2021 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 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [OC Tune] The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency [100.0] Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz. The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [OC Tune].
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. Core Optimizer [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable whether to keep the processor operating at the turbo highest frequency for maximum performance or not. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.
5.5.2 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.5.3 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.
IP Mask address Allows you to enter the IP Mask address. IP Port Allows you to enter the IP Port. 5.5.5 Onboard LAN Configuration The items in this submenu will differ depending on the Lan controller installed on the system. The following item appears only when an Intel® X710-AT2 LAN controller is installed on the system. Onboard X710 LAN Configuration Intel X710 LAN1 LAN Enable [JumperState] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
The following item appears only when an Intel® I350-AM4 LAN controller is installed on the system. Onboard I350 LAN Configuration Intel I350 LAN1 LAN Enable [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.
The following item appears only when LAN Enable is set to [JumperState]. ROM Type [Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] 5.5.6 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection for COM1 or COM2 is set to [Enabled].
Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits per second [115200] Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.
Putty Keypad [VT100] This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] Legacy Console Redirection Settings Redirection COM Port [COM1] Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Resolution [80x24] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS.
Flow Control EMS [None] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 5.5.
Possible: [Use Automatic Settings] Allows the user to change the device resource settings. New settings will be reflected no this setup page after system restarts. Configuration options: [Use Automatic Settings] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; DMA;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA;] 5.5.
SR-IOV Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.10 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support. [Enabled] Enables legacy USB support. [Disabled] Keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. [Auto] Disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
5.5.11 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Enabled] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot support will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support.
5.5.12 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Support. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows secure update and secure boot. The following items appear only when Launch CSM is set to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] Allows you to set the GA20 option.
Boot from Storage Devices [UEFI only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices to run first during the system boot. It is recommended to select either [Legacy only] or [UEFI only] according to devices specification for better stability. Selecting [Ignore] will accelerate the boot up time without running network devices during POST (Power-On Self-Test).
5.5.14 APM Configuration This page will allow you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
5.5.15 Third-party UEFI driver configurations Additonal configuration options for third-party UEFI drivers installed to the system will appear in the section marked in red in the screenshot below.
5.6 Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. Settings items in this menu to incorrect values may cause the system to malfunction! 5.6.1 PCH Configuration PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.
The following item appears only when SATA Controller is set to [Enable]. Configure SATA as [AHCI] Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID] SATA Mode options This submenu allows you to configure SATA mode related options. SATA HDD Unlock [Enable] If this item is set to [Enable], HDD password is enabled in the OS.
5.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration Wake on LAN Support [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Wake On Lan Support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] BIOS Guard [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS Guard Platform Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Video [Onboard Device] Allows you to select the active video type.
5.6.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. Scroll using / keys to see more items. Altitude [8000] Allows you to set the altitude of the platform location above the sea level, expressed in meters. The hex number is decoded as 2’s complement signed integer. Provide the 8000h value if the altitude is unknown. MCTP Bus Owner [0] Allows you to enter the MCTP bus owner location on PCIe: [15:8] bus, [7:3] device, [2:0] function.
5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support System Errors [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable System Errors setup options. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items are only available when System Errors is set to [Enable]. System Memory Poison [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable System Memory Poison. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Whea Settings Whea Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea support.
Memory Error Enabling Memory Error [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Error. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when Memory Error is set to [Enable]. Memory Corrected Error [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Corrected Error. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Memory Corrected Error is set to [Enable]. Spare Interrupt [SMI] Allows you to select Spare Interrupt.
Set PMem Host Alert Policy for DPA Error [Poison] Allows you to configure to signal Poison or Viral upon receiving DIMM Physical Address Error. Configuration options: [Poison] [Viral] IIO Error Enabling IIO/PCH Global Error Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable IIO/PCH Global Error Support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when IIO/PCH Global Error Support is set to [Enable]. Os Native AER Support [Disable] Select FFM or OS native for AER error handling.
5.7 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings.
5.7.1 Processor Configuration Scroll using the / keys to view more items. Per-Socket Configuration Allows you to change Per-Socket Settings. CPU Socket 0 Configuration Core Disable Bitmap(Hex) [0] Allows you to set the Core Disable Bitmap. Set this item to [0] to enable all cores. Set this item to [FFFFFFFFFFF] to disable all cores. At least one core per CPU must be enabled. Disabling all cores is an invalid configuration.
L2 RFO Prefetch Disable [Disable] Allows you to turn enable or disable L2 RFO prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable prefetcher of next L1 data line.
PSMI Configuration Global PSMI Enable [Enable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Force setup] The following item appears only when Global PSMI Enable is set to [Enable] or [Force setup]. Socket 0 Configuration PSMI Enable [Disable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when PSMI Enable is set to [Enable]. PSMI Handler Size [256K] Configuration options: [256K] [512K] [1M] PSMI Trace Region 0-4 [Disable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.7.
5.7.3 Memory Configuration Enforce POR [POR] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. If this item is set to [Disable], user will be able to run at higher frequencies, specified in the DDR Frequency Limit field (limited by processor support). Configuration options: [POR] [Disable] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the maximum memory frequency setting in Mhz.
The following item appears only when Volatile Memory Mode is set to [2LM]. AppDirect cache [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable caching for the memory region. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] eADR Support [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable eADR capability in th platform, Pmem/AppDirect caching knob takes precedence. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] The following item appears only when eADR Support is set to [Enable] or [Auto].
IOU3 (IIO PCie Port 4) [x4x4x8] Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s). Configuration options: [Auto] [x4x4x4x4] [x4x4x8] [x8x4x4] [x8x8] [x16] IOU4 (IIO PCie Port 5) [x4x4x4x4] Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s). Configuration options: [Auto] [x4x4x4x4] [x4x4x8] [x8x4x4] [x8x8] [x16] Enable PCI-E Completion Timeout (Per-Port) [No] Allows you enable or disable the PCIe Completion Timeout in Device Control2 register.
Sierra Peak Memory Region Buffer Size [None] Select size of memory buffer for each single Sierra Peak instance. Configuration options: [None] [1MB] [8MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [1GB] Port 0/DMI Settings related to PCI Express Ports (0/1A/1B/1C/1D/2A/2B/2C/2D/3A/3B/3C/3D/4A4 B/4C/4D/5A/5B/5C/5D) Link Speed [Auto] Choose the Link Speed for this PCIe port. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen 1 (2.
MSI [Disable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PCI-E Extended Sync [No] Allows you to enable or disable the Extended Sync Mode (D:x F:0 0:7Ch B:7) where x is 0-9. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Compliance Mode [No] Allows you to enable or disable Compliance Mode for this PCIe port. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] EOI [Enable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Fatal Err Over [No] Allows you to enable or disable forcing fatal error propagation to the IIO core error logic for this port.
ECRC Check [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable ECRC Check (Error Capabilities and Control Register). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] SERRE [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable SERRE (SERR Reporting Enable). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] IODC Configuration [KTI Option] Allows you to enable or disable IODC (IO Direct Cache): Generate snoops instead of memory lookups, for remote InvItoM (IIO) and/or WCiLF (cores).
The following item appears only when Link Speed is set to [Auto], [Gen 2 (5 GT/s)], or [Gen 3 (8 GT/s)]. PCI-E Port DeEmphasis [-3.5 dB] De-Emphasis control (LNKCON2 [6]) for this PCIe port. Configuration options: [-6.0 dB] [-3.5 dB] PCI-E Port Clocking [Common] Configure port clocking via LNKCON [6]. This refers to this component and the down stream component. Configuration options: [Distinct] [Common] PCI-E Port Clock Gating [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Clock Gating for this PCIe port.
Fatal Err Over [No] Allows you to enable or disable forcing fatal error propagation to the IIO core error logic for this port. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Non-Fatal Err Over [No] Allows you to enable or disable forcing non-fatal error propagation to the IIO core error logic for this port. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Corr Err Over [No] Allows you to enable or disable forcing correctable error propagation to the IIO core error logic for this port.
IODC Configuration [KTI Option] Allows you to enable or disable IODC (IO Direct Cache): Generate snoops instead of memory lookups, for remote InvItoM (IIO) and/or WCiLF (cores).
CfgBar size [25] Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR size (in bits Min=20, Max=27), e.g. 20bits=1MB, 27bits=128MB. Configuration options: [20] - [27] CfgBar attribute [64-bit prefetchable] Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable. Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit prefetchable] MemBar1 size [25] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 size (in bits Min=20), e.g. 20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB.
MemBar1 attribute [32-bit non-prefetchable] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable. Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit prefetchable] MemBar2 size [20] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 size (in bits Min=20), e.g. 20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB. Configuration options: [20] - [39] MemBar2 attribute [64-bit non-prefetchable] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable.
MemBar1 attribute [32-bit non-prefetchable] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable. Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit prefetchable] MemBar2 size [20] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 size (in bits Min=20), e.g. 20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB. Configuration options: [20] - [39] MemBar2 attribute [64-bit non-prefetchable] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable.
VMD Config for IOU 3 Enable/Disable VMD [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable VMD in this Stack. The following items appear only when Enable/Disable VMD is set to [Enable]. VMD Port A [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] VMD Port B [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port.
Hot Plug Capable [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack2 [Disable] Announce Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack2 (Port2A-2D). Override IOU0 bifurcation if required. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] The following items appear only when Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack2 is set to [Enable].
The following items appear only when Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack5 is set to [Enable]. Port 5A - 5D [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable NVMe Legacy mode on specific root port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Hot Plug Capable [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.7.
SpeedStep (Pstates) [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable EIST (P-States). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when SpeedStep (Pstates) is set to [Enable]. Configure TDP Lock [Enable] Allows you to configure TDP CONTROL Lock Bit. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] AVX P1 [Normal] AVX P1 level selection. Configuration options: [Normal] [Level 1] [Level 2] Activate SST-BF [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable SST-BF.
GPSS timer [500 us] P-state changes hysteresis time window. Configuration options: [0 us] [50 us] [500 us] Perf P-Limit Perf P-Limit Differential [1] Parameter used to tune how far below local socket frequency remote socket frequency is allowed to be. Also impacts rate at which frequency drops when feature disengages. Perf P-Limit Clip [1F] Maximum value the floor is allowed to be set to for perf P-Limit.
APS rocketing [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable the rocketing mechanism in the HWP p-state selection pcode algorithm. Rocketing enables the core ratio to jump to max turbo instantaneously as opposed to a smooth ramp up. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Scalability [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Core Performance to Frequency Scalability Based Optimizations in the CPU.
Register Access Low Latency Mode [Disabled] Enable low latency mode for register accesses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enabling this mode will prevent PkgC6 as register access fabric is prevented from going to idle. CPU Thermal Management CPU T State Control Software Controlled T-States [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Software Controlled T-States. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Software Controlled T-States is set to [Enabled].
P0 TotalTimeThreshold Low [28] This is used to control the effective window of the average for C0 and P0 time. P0 TotalTimeThreshold High [3F] This is used to control the effective window of the average for C0 and P0 time. SAPM Control [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] EET Mode [Coarse Grained Mode] [Coarse Grained Mode] Decides whether to grant user request turbo on P1. [Fine Grained Mode] 5.8 Decides how much turbo to be granted.
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items only appear when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled].
The following item only appears when Log EFI Status Code is set to [Enabled]. Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs.
5.9 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. BMC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are available only when BMC Support is set to [Enabled]. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management Software after the OS loads.
OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch Timer expires. Not available if OS Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle] 5.9.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
When log is full [Clear Log] Select the action to be taken when log is full. Configuration options: [Clear Log] [Do not log any more] 5.9.3 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 set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC).
Router IP Address Allows you to set the router IP address. Router MAC Address Allows you to set the router MAC address. Configure IPV6 support DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN IPV6 support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable IPV6 support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when IPV6 support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Previous State] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC).
5.9.4 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. Scroll using / keys to see more items.
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.
The following items are available only when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. Install Default Secure Boot Keys This option will load the default secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect.
Clear Secure Boot Keys This option will delete all previously applied secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect.
5.11 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] 5.11.1 Boot Configuration Boot Sector (MBR/GPT) Recovery Policy [Local User Control] Determines the Boot Sector Recovery Policy. Follow UEFI Rule. [Auto Recovery] [Local User Control] You can enter setup page and select Boot Sector (MBR/GPT) Recovery Policy to recover MBR/GPT on the next boot.
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. Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. ASUS SMBIOS Viewer Allows you to start ASUS SMBIOS Viewer when you press .
5.13 Save & Exit menu The Save & 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.
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.
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. • 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. • The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2016 and Windows® Server 2019.
Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Z12PP-D32 block diagram A-2 Appendix
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