RS720-E11 Series RS720-E11-RS12U 2U 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 2.6 2.7 2.5.1 Removing the front bezel........................................................... 2-27 2.5.2 Installing the front bezel............................................................. 2-28 Storage devices........................................................................................ 2-31 2.6.1 Installing a 3.5" storage device to the front bay........................ 2-32 2.6.2 Installing a 2.5" storage device to the front bay......................... 2-34 2.6.
Contents Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3.1 Motherboard layout..................................................................................... 3-2 3.2 Jumpers....................................................................................................... 3-5 3.3 Internal LEDs............................................................................................. 3-12 3.4 Internal connectors...................................................................................
Contents 4.6 4.7 Platform Configuration menu.................................................................. 4-23 4.6.1 PCH-IO Configuration................................................................ 4-24 4.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration...................................................... 4-24 4.6.3 Server ME Configuration............................................................ 4-25 4.6.4 Runtime Error Logging...............................................................
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. Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system.
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 server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. RS720-E11-RS12U Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z13PP-D32 Server Board Components 1 x 80PLUS Power Supply 1 x 3.5-inch Storage Device Backplane 12 x 3.
1.2 Serial number label The product’s serial number contains 12 characters, such as xxSxxxxxxxxx, and printed on the sticker adhered to the server's front cover. The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from the ASUS Technical Support team.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720-E11 Series features the ASUS Z13PP-D32 server board. The server supports 4th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name RS720-E11-RS12U SATA Controller Disk Controller 12 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® VROC: Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5 Optional kits: SAS Controller Broadcom HBA card 9500-8i Broadcom MegaRAID card 9540-8i Broadcom MegaRAID card 9560-16i 12 x 2.5” Hot-Swap Drive Bays: Storage Bay Storage - 12 x NVMe/SAS*/SATA * SAS support only from optional SAS HBA/RAID card * Support tri-mode card (only for storage bays 9 - 12) 2 x M.
Model Name RS720-E11-RS12U Windows® Server RedHat® Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server OS Support CentOS Ubuntu * Please find the latest OS support from https://www.asus.com/ event/Server/OS_support_list/OS.html Software ASUS Control Center (Classic) Management Out of Band Solution Remote Management On-Board ASMB11-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, CB, FCC (ClassA) Dimension 840mm x 447mm x 88mm (2U) 33.07” x 17.60” x 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 and LED indicators are located on the front panel. Refer to section 1.7 LED information for the LED descriptions. Bay 1 Bay 4 Bay 7 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Bay 10 Front panel LEDs & buttons 1 2 3 4 RESET handle Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 5 Bay 6 Bay 8 Bay 9 Bay 11 Bay 12 handle • Bay 1 to bay 8 supports NVMe/SATA/SAS.
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 1-8 Expansion slot Optional External Fan location (for GPU model) Optional LAN port expansion slots Management LAN port* USB 3.
Standard model with rear storage 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 Optional LAN port expansion slots Management LAN port* USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports VGA port • Mgmt LAN port is for ASUS ASMB11-iKVM only. • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. Standard model 1. Riser card bracket 2. OCP module (hidden, optional) 3. Redundant power supply (hidden) 4. PCIe riser card (hidden) 5. ASUS Z13PP-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 3.5” storage device trays A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping.
Standard model with rear storage bay 1. Riser card bracket 2. OCP module (hidden, optional) 3. 2 x 2.5” storage device trays 4. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 5. PCIe riser card (hidden) 6. ASUS Z13PP-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 3.5” storage device trays A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping.
GPU model 1. Riser card bracket 2. OCP module (hidden, optional) 3. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 4. PCIe riser card (hidden) 5. ASUS Z13PP-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 3.5” storage device trays 12. External Fan* (optional) Ensure to install the external fan when GPU is installed on slot 1 & 2. A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping.
1.7 LED information 1.7.
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Action Quick VGA Normal boot PHASE POST CODE 0x70 0x7E 0xB0 0xB1 0xB2 0xB3 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xBC 0xBD MRC Memory initialization 0xBE 0xBF 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 0xC4 0xC5 0xC6 0xC7 0xC9 0xCA 0xCB 0xCC 0xCD 0xCE 0xCF 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x3B 0x4F 0x60 DXE (Driver 0x61 Execution Environment)phase 0x62 0x63 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x70 0x71 0x72 0x78 0x79 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 BDS (Boot Device 0x95 Selection) phase 0x96 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x9A TYPE Progress Progress Progress DESCRIPTION
Action PHASE Normal boot BDS (Boot Device Selection) phase POST CODE 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0xA8 0xA9 0xAB 0xAD 0xAE 0xAF 0xB2 0xB3 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 ASUS RS720-E11 Series TYPE Progress DESCRIPTION AMI USB Driver Initialization AMI USB Driver Initialization AMI USB Driver Initialization AHCI Initialization AHCI Initialization AHCI Initialization AHCI Initialization BIOS Setup password verify BIOS Setup start BIOS Setup input wait Ready to Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services
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Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2-2 2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover 1. Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the rear cover with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Push and hold the cover buttons down on the rear cover. 3. Slide the rear cover towards the rear panel to disengage it from the chassis, then lift the rear cover to completely remove it from the chassis.
2.1.2 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. Lift the mid cover to completely remove it from the chassis.
2.2 Air ducts 2.2.1 2-4 Removing the air duct (for standard model) 1. Remove the screws securing the air ducts to the chassis. 2. Gently lift the air duct vertically out of the chassis.
2.2.2 Removing the air duct (for GPU model) 1. Gently lift the top air duct vertically out of the chassis. 2. Remove the riser card brackets. Please refer to the Installing GPU cards (on selected models) section for more information on removing the riser card brackets. 3. Gently lift the bottom air duct vertically out of the chassis.
2.2.3 2-6 Installing the air duct (for standard model) 1. Align the air ducts along the edges of the DIMM slots, and then place the air ducts in the chassis 2. Secure the air ducts to the chassis using the screws removed previously.
2.2.4 Installing the air duct (for GPU model) 1. Align the bottom air duct along the edges of the DIMM slots, and then place the air duct in the chassis 2. Please refer to steps 15 and 16 of Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 (for GPU model), and steps 11 and 12 of Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2 and 3 (for GPU model) sections to install the riser card brackets. 3.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket E designed for the 4th 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 longevity 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.
2.3.2 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, and 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, and then lift and remove it from the motherboard. Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longevity 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.
2.3.3 2-14 Installing the CPU and heatsink (for Standard model) 1. Remove the air duct. For more information, refer to the Removing the air duct 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. Ensure the triangle mark on the CPU is located in the same corner as the CPU socket. 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.
2.3.4 2-16 Installing the CPU and heatsink (for GPU model) 1. Remove the air duct. For more information, refer to the Removing the air duct 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, and 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. 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.
7. Tighten the remaining heatsink screws to secure the heatsink to the motherboard. Intel® recommends a torque value of 6 lbf-in to prolong the longevity of all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected. 8. 2-18 Replace the air duct. For more information, refer to the Replacing the air duct section.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 32 Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB RDIMMs or 64GB, 128GB, 256GB 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. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
Recommended memory configuration for 2 CPU Configuration Dual CPU configuration DIMMs 2 CPU1_DIMM_A2 CPU1_DIMM_A1 CPU1_DIMM_B2 CPU1_DIMM_B1 CPU1_DIMM_C2 CPU1_DIMM_C1 CPU1_DIMM_D2 CPU1_DIMM_D1 CPU1_DIMM_H1 CPU1_DIMM_H2 CPU1_DIMM_G1 CPU1_DIMM_G2 CPU1_DIMM_F1 CPU1_DIMM_F2 CPU1_DIMM_E1 CPU1_DIMM_E2 CPU2_DIMM_A2 CPU2_DIMM_A1 CPU2_DIMM_B2 CPU2_DIMM_B1 CPU2_DIMM_C2 CPU2_DIMM_C1 CPU2_DIMM_D2 CPU2_DIMM_D1 CPU2_DIMM_H1 CPU2_DIMM_H2 CPU2_DIMM_G1 CPU2_DIMM_G2 CPU2_DIMM_F1 CPU2_DIMM_F2 CPU2_DIMM_E1 CPU2_DIMM_E2 ASUS R
HBM SKU memory population table Recommended memory configuration for 1 CPU Configuration 1 CPU Configuration (must be on CPU1) DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 1 DIMM • 2 DIMMs • 4 DIMMs • • 8 DIMMs 16 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 CPU Configuration (must be on CPU1) DIMM_H1 DIMM_H2 DIMM_G1 DIMM_G2 DIMM_F1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_E2 1 DIMM 2-22 2 DIMMs • 4 DIMMs • 8 DIMMs • 16 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 2: Hardware Information
Recommended memory configuration for 2 CPU Configuration Dual CPU configuration (for HBM SKU Only) DIMMs CPU1_DIMM_A2 CPU1_DIMM_A1 CPU1_DIMM_B2 CPU1_DIMM_B1 CPU1_DIMM_C2 CPU1_DIMM_C1 CPU1_DIMM_D2 CPU1_DIMM_D1 CPU1_DIMM_H1 CPU1_DIMM_H2 CPU1_DIMM_G1 CPU1_DIMM_G2 CPU1_DIMM_F1 CPU1_DIMM_F2 CPU1_DIMM_E1 CPU1_DIMM_E2 CPU2_DIMM_A2 CPU2_DIMM_A1 CPU2_DIMM_B2 CPU2_DIMM_B1 CPU2_DIMM_C2 CPU2_DIMM_C1 CPU2_DIMM_D2 CPU2_DIMM_D1 CPU2_DIMM_H1 CPU2_DIMM_H2 CPU2_DIMM_G1 CPU2_DIMM_G2 CPU2_DIMM_F1 CPU2_DIMM_F2 CPU2_DIMM_E1 CPU
If you wish to install PMem as well, refer to the following tables for configurations Recommended memory configuration for 1 CPU Configuration 1 CPU Configuration (must be on CPU1) Channel DDR5+CPS A B C D DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 4+4 CPS DDR5 CPS DDR5 6+1 DDR5 CPS DDR5 DDR5 8+1 DDR5 DDR5 CPS DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 CPS DDR5 8+4 8+8 CPS CPS DDR5 CPS DDR5 DDR5 CPS DDR5 CPS DDR5 DDR5 CPS DDR5 DDR5 CPS DDR5 1 CPU Configuration (must
Recommended memory configuration for 2 CPU Configuration Channel DDR5+CPS A (CPU1) B (CPU1) C (CPU1) D (CPU1) DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 4+4 CPS DDR5 CPS DDR5 6+1 DDR5 CPS DDR5 DDR5 8+1 DDR5 DDR5 CPS DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 CPS DDR5 8+4 8+8 Channel DDR5+CPS 4+4 CPS CPS DDR5 CPS DDR5 DDR5 CPS DDR5 H (CPU1) 8+4 8+8 Channel DDR5+CPS CPS DDR5 CPS F (CPU1) DDR5 E (CPU1) DIMM_H1 DIMM_H2 DIMM_G1 DIMM_G2 DIMM_F1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_E2 DDR5
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 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.
2.5 (optional) Front bezel For extra security, a front bezel (purchased separately) can be installed to prevent unauthorized physical access to the hard drives and power button. 2.5.1 Removing the front bezel 1. Push the bezel release latch of the front bezel towards the right to unlock the bezel. 2. Slide the front bezel towards the left of the system to detach the front bezel, then remove it from the system.
2.5.2 2-28 Installing the front bezel 1. Align the two (2) right notches on the front bezel to the notch holes on the right front panel. 2. Attach the right side of the front bezel to the right front panel.
3. Push the left side of the front bezel towards the left USB panel. 4. Make sure the two (2) left notches on the front bezel are aligned with the notch holes on the left USB panel, then push and attach the front bezel to the left USB panel. Make sure the bezel release latch is in the unlock state (pushed to the right) before attaching the front bezel to the left USB panel.
5. 2-30 Push the bezel release latch of the front bezel towards the left to lock the bezel.
2.6 Storage devices The system supports twelve (12) 2.5”/3.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage devices in the front and two (2) optional 2.5" NVMe storage devices in the rear. 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 HBA/RAID card). 1 2 3 4 RESET Bay 1-12 support NVMe/SATA/SAS • Bay 1 to bay 8 supports NVMe/SATA/SAS.
2.6.1 Installing a 3.5" storage device to the front bay To install a 3.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device to the front bays: 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay. Spring lock 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage device tray out of the bay. Tray lever 2-32 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.
2.6.2 Installing a 2.5" storage device to the front bay To install a 2.5” hot-swap NVMe/SATA/SAS storage device to the front bays: 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay. Spring lock 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage device tray out of the bay. Tray lever 2-34 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.
2.6.3 1. Press the spring lock then pull the tray lever outward to release the storage device tray. The storage device tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage device tray out of the bay. 3. Place the 2.5” storage device into the storage device tray and make sure it is seated firmly in the storage device tray. 4.
2.7 Expansion slot The barebone server comes with four pre-installed riser cards to support nine PCIe slots and one OCP 3.0 slot on board. Riser card 4 is only available if the rear storage bay was not included with your model. Riser card 4 Riser card 2 Riser card 1 Riser card 3 OCP 3.0 Riser card bracket 1 Riser card bracket 1 supports PCIe Gen5 slots 1-4 top to bottom.
Riser card bracket 4 Riser card bracket 4 supports PCIe Gen5 slots 7-8 top to bottom. Slot 7 can be auto-switch to x16 mode when x16 card is populated whereas slot 8 will be disabled.
2.7.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 (for standard model) To install an expansion card to the riser card bracket 1: 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. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface. 4. Flip the PCIe lock open. 5.
2-40 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. 8. Install the riser card bracket and the expansion cards assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. 9. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
2.7.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2 and 3 (for standard model) • The illustrations below only show riser card bracket 2. Bracket 2 and bracket 3 are identical and the steps below are applicable to both bracket 2 and 3. • Riser card bracket 3 is only available on models without the rear storage bay. To install an expansion card to the riser card bracket 2 and 3: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2.
2-42 3. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface. 4. Flip the PCIe lock open. 5. Remove the metal cover(s) of the slot(s) you wish to install a PCIe expansion card to. 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.
8. Install the riser card bracket and expansion card assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. 9. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
2.7.3 Installing a GPU card to riser card bracket 1 (for GPU model) To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 1: 2-44 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. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface. 4.
6. (optional) Secure the metal bracket for the second GPU card to the GPU air duct using two (2) screws. Do not install the metal bracket if your model comes with an OCP 3.0 slot baseboard. 7. Flip the PCIe lock open. 8. Remove the metal covers of the slots. 9. Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket.
10. Connect the power cable from the GPU card to the power connector on the PCIe riser card. 11. (optional) Install the second GPU card into the riser card bracket. You will not be able to install another double-deck GPU card to these PCIe slots if your model comes with an OCP 3.0 slot baseboard. 12. 2-46 (optional) Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws.
13. (optional) Connect the power cable to the GPU card and PCIe riser card. You may use the cable holder to secure the power cable. 14. Flip the PCIe lock back to secure the GPU cards to the riser card bracket. Cable holder 15. 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. 16. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
2.7.4 Installing a GPU card to riser card bracket 2 and 3 (for GPU model) The illustrations below only show riser card bracket 2. Bracket 2 and bracket 3 are identical and the steps below are applicable to both bracket 2 and 3. To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 2 and 3: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2.
3. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface. 4. Connect the power cable to the GPU card, and ensure to place the cable through the opening of the GPU air duct. 5. Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws. 6. Flip the PCIe lock open. 7. Remove the metal covers of the slots. 8. Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket.
9. Flip the PCIe lock back to secure the GPU card to the riser card bracket. 10. Connect the power cable from the GPU card to the power connector on the PCIe riser card. 11. 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. 12. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
Riser card bracket 3 ASUS RS720-E11 Series 2-51
2.7.5 Installing an expansion card to riser bracket 4 The pre-installed riser card bracket 4 (butterfly riser bracket) supports Low Profile (LP), HalfLength (HL) PCIe x16 expansion cards. To install a PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16 link) expansion card on the butterfly riser card bracket: 1. Remove the riser card brackets on the top section.
3. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface. 4. Flip the PCIe lock open (A) then remove the metal bracket (B). 5. Install the expansion card to the RS2_PCIE1 slot on the riser bracket (A), and then flip the PCIe lock back to secure the card (B).
6. Install the riser card bracket and the expansion cards assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. 7. Install the riser card brackets on the top section.
2.7.6 Installing an ethernet expansion card to riser bracket 4 The pre-installed riser card bracket 4 can support a 4-port Intel® I350-AM4 1G LAN controller expansion card or 2-port Intel® X710-AT2 Gigabit 10G LAN controller expansion card. Do not install a 4-port Intel® I350-AM4 1G LAN controller expansion card if you plan to install an external rear fan. To install a 4-port or 2-port ethernet expansion card on the riser card bracket: 1.
2.7.7 Replacing an HBA/RAID expansion card to riser bracket 4 You can install an HBA/RAID card to support SAS storage devices in your server system. To install an HBA/RAID card: 1. Follow steps 1-3 of Installing an expansion card to riser bracket 4 to remove riser card bracket 4 from the chassis. 2. Prepare your HBA/RAID card. 3. Remove the two (2) screws on the HBA/RAID card securing the metal bracket (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). Card bracket 4.
5. Secure the HBA/RAID card to the riser bracket using two (2) screws. 6. Follow step 6 of Installing an expansion card to riser bracket 4 to install riser card bracket 4 into the chassis. 7. Connect the MCIO/miniSAS cables from the HBA/RAID card (A) to the NVMe/SATA/ SAS backplane (B). Refer to the section Backplane cabling for the locations of the backplane connectors. • The illustration above is for reference only. • For more information or assistance, please refer to www.asus.com.
To remove an HBA/RAID card: 2-58 1. Follow steps 1-3 of Installing an expansion card to riser bracket 4 to remove riser card bracket 4 from the chassis. 2. Disconnect the cables from the HBA/RAID card. 3. Remove the two (2) screws securing the card to the butterfly riser card bracket (A), and then remove the HBA/RAID card (B).
2.7.8 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module The cache vault power module is required for selected HBA/RAID card models. You may install the cache vault power module to the riser bracket 1 or riser bracket 4. Please refer to the steps below to install the cache vault power module to your server system. The cache vault power module can only be installed to riser bracket 1 of the standard model or standard model with rear storage bay. To install the cache vault power module to riser bracket 1: 1.
4. Connect the Cache Vault Power Module to the S-CAP connector on the PIKE II card or HBA/RAID card. 5. Follow steps 8 and 9 of the Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 (for standard model) section to install riser bracket 1 to the chassis. To install the cache vault power module to riser bracket 4: 2-60 1. Follow steps 1-3 of Installing an expansion card to riser bracket 4 to remove riser card bracket 4 from the chassis. 2.
4. Connect the Cache Vault Power Module to the S-CAP connector on the PIKE II card or HBA/RAID card. 5. Follow step 6 of Installing an expansion card to riser bracket 4 to install riser card bracket 4 into the chassis.
2.7.9 Installing an OCP 3.0 card To install an OCP 3.0 card to the system: 2-62 1. (optional) Remove two (2) screws from the bottom of the chassis securing the OCP metal bracket (A) in the rear of the system, then remove the OCP metal bracket (B). 2. Insert the OCP 3.0 card into the OCP 3.0 slot from the rear of the system. 3. Make sure the OCP 3.0 card is seated securely in the OCP 3.0 slot, and then secure it using the thumbscrew.
2.7.10 Installing an M.2 (NGFF) card You may install M.2 cards (supports 2260, 2280) to the onboard M.2 (NGFF) slots on the motherboard. 1. Remove the riser card bracket. Please refer to Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket for more information. 2. Locate the M.2 connectors (NGFF1 / NGFF2) on the motherboard. 3. Select the appropriate screw hole on the motherboard for your M.2 card, then secure the bundled standoff to the motherboard. 4. Insert the M.2 card into the M.
2.7.11 Configuring an expansion card After installing an expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the BIOS Setup chapter for more 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.
2.8 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. 8-pin BPPWR1 and BPPWR3 power connectors (connected to backplane) 2. Panel connector (connected to front I/O board) 3. System fan connectors 4.
2.9 Backplane cabling Connects to HBA/RAID card or to the SLIMSAS connectors on the motherboard for SAS/SATA support on Bay 1 to Bay 12. SLIMSAS3 SLIMSAS2 MCIO_P4 SLIMSAS1 MCIO_P5 MCIO_P2 MCIO_P1 HDD_LED1 MCIO_P6 MCIO_P3 VPP_I2C1 PWR2 PWR1 MG2_VID1_SEL1 Connects to MCIO connectors on the motherboard for NVMe support on Bay 1 to Bay 12.
2.10 Storage device configuration and cabling This section illustrates some storage configurations that are recommended for your server system. Before you start installing or removing the storage device cables, ensure that you have installed the correct storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices.
2.10.1 12 x NVMe / 12 x SATA storage device configuration and cabling 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 Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices. NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA 1 2 3 4 RESET NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA 2. Remove the rear and backplane covers.
2.10.2 1. 12 x NVMe / 12 x SAS storage device configuration and cabling • The illustrations in this section are for reference only and may vary between models. • This configuration requires an HBA/RAID card. Install the storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices. NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS 1 2 3 4 RESET NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS 2.
2.10.3 1. 12 x NVMe + 8 x SAS + 4 x SATA storage device configuration and cabling (for standard model) • The illustrations in this section are for reference only and may vary between models. • This configuration requires an HBA/RAID card. Install the storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices. NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS NVMe/SAS NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA 1 2 3 4 RESET NVMe/SAS NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA 2.
2.11 Removable/optional components The following sections describe the installation or removal instructions for the following removable/optional components: 1. System fans 2. Redundant power supply module 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. 2.11.1 System fans To remove the system fans: 1. Locate the fan you want to replace. 2.
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. 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.
2-74 4. Connect the cables on the rear external fan to the REAR_FAN1 and REAR_FAN2 connectors 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.
2.11.2 Redundant power supply module To replace a failed redundant power supply module: 1. Lift up the power supply module lever. 2. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch. 3. Pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. Module lever PSU latch 4. Prepare the replacement power supply module. 5. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis then push it inwards until the latch locks into place.
2.12 Rail Kit Options This server system supports the rail kit options listed below. For more information on rail kit installation, refer to corresponding documentation on the ASUS support site or on the official product site for this server system. 2-76 • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the installation of the rail kit. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. • Friction rail kit • 1.
Chapter 3: 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) 3-5 2. VGA Controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3-6 3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 3-6 4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 3-7 5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 3-7 6. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 3-8 7. ME Firmware Force Recovery Setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 3-8 8. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 3-9 9. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) 3-9 10.
3-4 Internal connectors Page 11. System Panel connector (10-1 pin SYS_PANEL1; 14-1 pin SYS_PANEL2) 3-20 12. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) 3-21 13. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) 3-22 14. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) 3-22 15. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) 3-23 16. CPLD JTAG1 connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) 3-23 17. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS2) 3-24 18. VROC Key connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) 3-24 19.
3.2 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. ME Firmware Force Recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware if it becomes corrupted.
8. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block select. 9. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI to enable.
10. CPLD setting (3-pin CPLD_UPDATE1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLD) updates. 11. MG INTR setting (3-pin MG_INTR1-3) This jumper allows you to choose CPU1 PEHP ALERT# or CPU2 PEHP ALERT# interrupt from the system backplane.
12. RM Debug setting (3-pin RM_DEBUG1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable BMC remote debug feature RM_DEBUG1 default is 1-2 (disable) and 2-3 is enable.
3.3 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 (MESLED) This onboard LED lights up red when there is a BMC event log generated. 4. Processor Catastrophic Error LED (CATERR1) The Processor Catastrophic Error LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate.
3-14 5. DIMM LED (DIMMLED1) This LED blinks to indicate that there is 12 V power input to the memory. 6. ADR LED (ADRLED) This LED blinks to indicate that the system is using asynchronous DRAM Refresh with Crow Pass memory modules.
3.4 1. Internal connectors Slim SATA connector (SLIMSSATA1;SLIMSATA1) This motherboard comes with Slim SATA connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to two devices. 2. MCIO PCIe connector (MCIOPCIE5-8_P1; MCIOPCIE5-8_P2) Connects the PCIe signal to the riser card or NVMe port on the backplane.
3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; Type-A USB2_1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to the connector, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB port module is purchased separately. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (U31G1_34) 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 (6-pin FRNT_FAN1-9; 6-pin REAR_FAN1-2) The 8-pin FRNT_FAN connectors are connected to the Fan board and supports 9A per pin for the +12V pins. The 6-pin REAR_FAN connectors support 3A per pin for the +12V pins. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
9. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2260 / 2280 devices on PCIe interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately 10. Backplane Power connector (8-pin BPPWR1-3) These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connect to the backplane. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
11. System Panel connector (10-1 pin SYS_PANEL1; 14-1 pin SYS_PANEL2) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (FP_PLED) This 1-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power. • Message LED (FP_MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED.
• Reset button connector (RESETBTN) 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.
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. 14. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) The VPP_I2C connector is used for the storage backplane with sensor readings.
15. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log. 16. CPLD JTAG connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) This connector is used for burning the CPLD JTAG.
17. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS2) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines. 18. 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. The VROC hardware key is purchased separately.
19. OCP Side connector (24-pin OCP_SIDE1) This connector connects the OCP 3.0 Riser card sideband signals to the motherboard 20. OCP Bus connector (OCP_BUS1) This connector connects the OCP 3.
21. Internal BP SMBus Protocol connector (18-1 MG9098_CON1) This connector is used for sensor readings. 22. Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) module connector (ROT_CON) This connector allows you to connect a PFR module to enable platform firmware resilience functions.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4.1 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. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 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.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.
4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item then press . 4.2.
4.3 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. System Language [English] Allows you to select the system default language. System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time.
4.4 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.
Power Balancer [Disabled] Allows you to dynamically adjust the frequency of all CPU cores based on their current utilization, delivering better performance per watt for improved system energy efficiency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled by BIOS] [Enabled by ACC] When setting Power Balancer to [Enabled by ACC], make sure that you have the latest ASUS Control Center software installed to support Power Balancer. Please see below for recommended software versions: - ACC: 1.4.3.5 version or above.
4.5 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. AutoVMD [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables VROC (NVMe RAID) function if Intel’s Volume Management Device (VMD) feature supports it. [Disabled] Disables VROC (NVMe RAID) function if Intel’s VMD feature does not support it.
4.5.1 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 4.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.
IP Mask address Allows you to enter the IP Mask address. IP Port Allows you to enter the IP Port. 4.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration The items in this submenu will differ depending on the LAN controller installed on the system. The following item appears only when an Intel® X710-AT2 LAN controller is installed on the 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 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel I350 LAN2 LAN Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel I350 LAN3 LAN Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
4.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection for COM1 or COM2 is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. 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] The default setting for this option is set to [Always Enable]. [Bootloader] The legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting to legacy OS. [Always Enable] Legacy Console Redirection is enabled for legacy OS. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection EMS [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.
4.5.6 SIO Configuration Logical Devices state on the left side of the control, reflects the current Logical Device state. Changes made during Setup Session will be shown after you restart the system. [*Active*] Serial Port 1 / [*Active*] Serial Port 2 Allows you to view and set basic properties of the SIO Logical device. Like IO Base, IRQ Range, DMA Channel, and Device Mode. Use This Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable this Logical Device.
4.5.7 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Above 4G Decoding [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Above 4G Decoding is set to [Enabled].
4.5.8 USB Configuration XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator [Enabled] Allows you to simulate USB keyboard and mouse to PS/2 module in Windows 7.
4.5.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Enabled] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled]. IPv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot support will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IPv4 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support.
4.5.10 NVMe Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information. Device The devices and names shown in the NVMe configuration list depends on the connected devices. If no devices are connected, No NVMe Device Found will be displayed. Self Test Option [Short] This option allows you to select either Short or Extended Self Test. Short option will take couple of minutes, and the extended option will take several minutes to complete.
4.5.11 APM Configuration This page will allow you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
4.6 Platform Configuration menu The Platform Configuration menu items allow you to change the platform settings.
4.6.1 PCH-IO Configuration SATA And RST Configuration This option allows you to make device options settings. Controller 1/2/3 SATA And RST Configuration DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] This option allows you to enable to disable DeepSx power policies. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] IEH Mode [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or bypass IEH mode. Configuration options: [Bypass Mode] [Enabled] 4.6.
4.6.3 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.
4.6.4 Runtime Error Logging System Errors [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable System Errors setup options. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items are only available when System Errors is set to [Enable]. Whea Settings Whea Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea support.
4.7 Socket Configuration menu The Socket Configuration menu items allow you to change the socket settings.
4.7.1 Processor Configuration Scroll using the / keys to view more items. Processor Configuration Per-Socket Configuration Allows you to change Per-Socket Settings. CPU Socket 0/1 Configuration Core Disable Bitmap(Hex) [0] Allows you to set the Core Disable Bitmap. Set this item to [0] to enable all cores. 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.
Skip Flex Ratio Override [Disable] Allows you to use power-on default Flex Ratio values. In multi-socket systems, this will allow mixed flex ratio limits. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Check CPU BIST Result [Enabled] When enabled, this item disables failed BIST core. Otherwise, it ignores BIST result. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 3StrikeTimer [Enable] The 3 strike counter can be turned off by writing into the MISC_FEATURE.
AMP Prefetch [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable MLC AMP prefetch (MSR 1A4h [4]). Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] Bsp Selection [Auto] Allows you to choose the method to select BSP. Configuration options: [Socket 0] [Socket 1] [Auto] Extended APIC [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable extended APIC support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Enabling this item will automatically enable VT-d if x2APIC is enabled.
DfxOrange Agent [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable the Orange PECI agent in trust bit enable. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] DBP-F [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable DBP-F. DBP-F can be turned off by writing into the MSR 6Dh [2:3]. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] IIO LLC Ways [19:0] (Hex) [0] Allows you to adjust the LLC value of MSR_IIO_LLC_WAYS bitmask. eSMM Blocked and Delayed [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable SMM Blocked and Delayed.
AES-NI [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] TME, TME-MT, TDX Memory Encryption (TME) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory encryption (TME). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Memory Encryption (TME) is set to [Enabled]. Total Memory Encryption (TME) Bypass [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Total Memory Encryption (TME).
Software Guard Extensions Epoch 0 [67] Allows you to set Software Guard Extensions Epoch 0. Software Guard Extensions Epoch 1 [4388E8D3C9E73ADC] Allows you to set Software Guard Extensions Epoch 1. SGXLEPUBKEYHASHx Write Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable writing to SGXLEPUBKEYHASH [3..0] from PS/SW. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when SGXLEPUBKEYHASHx Write Enable is set to [Enabled].
The following items appear only when Global PSMI Enable is set to [Enable] or [Force setup]. Socket 0/1 Configuration Press to bring up the Socket 0/1 Configuration menu. PSMI Enable Allows you to enable or disable PSMI Enable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Processor CFR Configuration Press to bring up the Processor CFR Configuration menu that displays and provides options to change the processor CFR settings.
4.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration Numa [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Virtual Numa [Disable] Enabling this option divides physical NUMA nodes into evenly sized virtual NUMA modes in ACPI table. This may improve Windows performance on CPUs with more than 64 logical processors. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 4.7.
Limit CPU PA to 46 bits [Enable] Allows you to limit CPU physical address to 46 bits to support older Hyper-v. If enabled, automatically disables TME-MT. Uncore Per Socket Configuration CPU1/2 CPU 1/2 UPI Port 3 Link Disable [No] Allows you to set UPI link to disable. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Current UPI Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the UPI link frequency. Configuration options: [12.8GT/s] [14.4GT/s] [16.
4.7.4 Memory Configuration Enforce DDR Memory Frequency POR [POR] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. If this item is set to [Disable], user will be able to run at higher frequencies, specified in the DDR Frequency Limit field (limited by processor support). Configuration options: [POR] [Disable] Enforce Population POR [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable memory population POR enforcement.
Attempt Fast Cold Boot [Enable] [Enable] Portions of memory reference code will be skipped when possible to increase boot speed on cold boots. [Disable] Disables this feature. [Auto] Sets it to the MRC default setting Data Scrambling for PMem [Auto] [Enable] Enables data scrambling for DDR5 and DDR5. [Disable] Disables this feature. [Auto] Sets depending on stepping. Data Scrambling for DDR5/5 [Enable] [Disable] Disables this feature. [Enable] Enables data scrambling for DDR5 and DDR5.
Mirror TADO [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable mirror on entire memory for TADO. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] UEFI ARM Mirror [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the mirrored behavior of UEFI based address range mirror with setup option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Correctable Error Flood Policy [Frequency] Allows you to set when to trigger SMI.
PMem Configuration PMem Secure Erase Unit Erase All DIMMs [Disable] Allows you to erase the persistent memory region of all PMem in the system. S0 CH0-7 [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable the erasing of the persistent memory region of PMem in channel 0-7 for socket 0. S1 CH0-7 [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable the erasing of the persistent memory region of PMem in channel 0-7 for socket 1.
PMem ECC Read Check [Enable] This option allows you to enable or disable PMem ECC Read Check. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PMem Latch System Shutdown State [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable latch system shutdown state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Snoopy mode for 2LM [Disable] This option allows you to enable or disable new 2LM specific feature to avoid directory updates to far-memory from non-NUMA optimized workloads.
4.7.5 IIO Configuration Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Press to bring up the Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) configuration menu. Intel® VT for Directed I/O [Enable] This item allowsw you to enable or disable Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I/O device assihnment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables.
4.7.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration CPU P State Control P State Control Configuration Sub Menus, including Turbo, XE, etc. AVX Licence Pre-Grant Override [Disable] Enabled AVX ICCP pre-grant level override. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when AVX Licence Pre-Grant Override is set to [Enable]. AVX ICCP pre-grant level [128 Heavy] Pre-grants an AVX level to the core. Base frequency is not updated.
Boot performance mode [Max Performance] Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS hand off. Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager] Energy Efficient Turbo [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Energy Efficient Turbo. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Hardware PM State Control Hardware P-States [Native Mode] Allows you to switch between Hardware P-States mode.
Package C State Control Package C State [Auto] Allows you to select Package C State limit.
4.8 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.
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.
Enroll Efi Image This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Enroll SHA256 Hash certificate of a PE image into Authorized Signature Database (db).
4.9 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [5] Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. 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.
4.10 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 .
4.11 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 4.11.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to view all smbios event logs. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.
Custom Options Log EFI Status Code [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM reserved type E0 (if not already converted to legacy). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item only appears when Log EFI Status Code is set to [Enabled]. Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (not all may be translated).
4.11.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs.
4.12 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management Software after the OS loads. Helps determine if the OS successfully loaded or follows the OS Boot Watchdog Timer policy. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are available only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].
4.12.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item is available only when SEL Components is set to [Enabled]. Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.
4.12.2 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 [Unspecified] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC). [Previous State] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.
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).
4.12.3 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. Scroll using / keys to see more items.
4.13 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 This item displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.
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Chapter 5: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
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.
Z13PP-D32 block diagram CPU2_DIMM_A1 CPU2_DIMM_A2 CPU2_DIMM_B1 CPU2_DIMM_B2 CPU2_DIMM_C1 CPU2_DIMM_C2 Channel C CPU2 CPU1 DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) Sapphire Rapids Processor DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) UPI 16GT/ s Channel D Sapphire Rapids Processor Channel E DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) Up to 350W Channel F DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) UPI 16GT/ s Socket E (LGA4677) Channel G Up to 350W Socket E (LGA4677) DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) CPU2_
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