RS720Q-E10-RS8U 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 2.7 Backplane and Mid Plane cabling........................................................... 2-20 2.8 Removable/optional components............................................................ 2-23 2.8.1 System fan ................................................................................ 2-23 2.8.2 Power supply module................................................................. 2-26 Chapter 3: 3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit.......................................................
Contents 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.5.3 ACPI Settings............................................................................. 5-13 5.5.4 Redfish Host Interface Settings................................................. 5-13 5.5.5 Onboard LAN Configuration....................................................... 5-14 5.5.6 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................. 5-15 5.5.7 SIO Common Setting.................................................................
Contents 5.11 Boot menu................................................................................................. 5-78 5.11.1 Boot Configuration..................................................................... 5-79 5.12 Tool menu.................................................................................................. 5-80 5.13 Save & Exit menu...................................................................................... 5-81 Chapter 6: 6.1 6.
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. Avertissement sur les batteries Lithium-Ion ATTENTION : Danger d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas correctement remplacée. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name RS720Q-E10-RS8U Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z12PH-16 Server Board 2 x 3000W Power Supply 2 x Front Panel Board (FPB-R2H-A) 2 x Power Supply Distribution Board (PDB-R2H-B-3200) 1 x Power Connection Board (PSB-R2H-A) 1 x Backplane Board (BP8LE12G-25-R2H-B) Component 2 x Midplane Board (MP4LE-D-R2H-D) 4 x Converter Board (CB8LX12G-R2H-B) 4 x PCIe Riser Card (RG16R-R2H-D) 4 x M.
1.2 Serial number label Please take note of the product’s serial number. The Serial number contains 12 characters such as xxSxxxxxxxxx similar to the figure shown below. You need to provide the correct serial number to the ASUS Technical Support team member if you need assistance or, when requesting support.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720Q-E10-RS8U is a 2U server system featuring the ASUS Z12PH-D16 Server Board. The server supports 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable family plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. RS720Q-E10-RS8U Model Name 2 x Socket P+ (LGA4189) per Node Processor Support / System Bus 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family (Up to 205W for air cooling / Up to 270W for liquid cooling) UPI 11.
Model Name VGA RS720Q-E10-RS8U Aspeed AST2600 64MB Per Node: 2 x USB 3.
1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays easily accessible features such as the power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and optical drive. Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. Node 1 (Bay 1 - 2) Front panel Node 2 Node 3 (Bay 5 - 6) Front panel Node 4 Front panel Node 3 Front panel Node 1 Node 2 (Bay 3 - 4) Node 4 (Bay 7 - 8) Asset tag Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.
1.5 Rear panel features RS720Q-E10-RS8U PSU 2 Node 4 Node 2 PSU 1 Node 3 Node 1 When installing only two nodes, install the nodes to node slot number 1 and 3 or number 2 and 4. Z12PH-D16 (Node) VGA port DM management LAN port* Expansion slot** Power button BMC Message LED I210 LAN port USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports BMC Heartbeat LED OCP 3.0 slot Q-Code/Port 80 LED BMC Location LED * This port is for ASUS ASMB10-iKVM controller and for technicians only.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Front LED Boards 2. Hot-swap storage device trays 3. Backplane 4. System fan (SYS_FAN1) 5. System fan (SYS_FAN2) 6. System fan (SYS_FAN3) 7. System fan (SYS_FAN4) 8. BP_FAN1 (top) and BP_FAN2 (bottom) 9. SATA/SAS/NVMe Mid-plane 10. ASUS Z12PH-16 Server Board 11. Power supply and power fan Ensure that the air duct is positioned on the gaps between the memory slots.
1.7 LED information 1.7.
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1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs BMC Heartbeat LED BMC Location LED Q-Code LED Power button with LED BMC Message LED LED Display status Power LED ON BMC Heartbeat LED Blinking OFF BMC Location LED ON OFF BMC Message LED ON 1.7.
Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION BB BC BF 5A 31 32 34 36 4F 60 MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Memory Init. Memory Init. Memory Init. Done Other config. After RC end Memory already installed. CPU Init. CPU Init. CPU Init. DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) DXE Core Started 61 Progress DXE NVRAM Init. 62 Progress SB run-time init.
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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 Server node 2.1.1 Removing a server node 1. Remove the screw located on the node latch. 2. Hold the server node lever and press the green node latch. 3. Firmly pull the server node out of the server chassis.
2.1.2 Installing a server node When installing only two nodes, install the nodes to node slot number 1 and 3 or number 2 and 4. Refer to section 1.5 Rear panel features for details. 1. Align the node with the node slot on the chassis, then push the node all the way into the node slot. 2. Secure the node latch using the screw previously removed.
2.2 Air Duct The RS720Q-E10-RS8U server system comes with a motherboard fan air duct to enable better air flow inside the motherboard while the system is running. 2.2.1 Removing the air duct 1. Remove the three (3) screws securing the air duct on the left and right of the node chassis. 2. Carefully lift the air duct out of the chassis. 2.2.2 1. Installing the air duct Position the air duct on top of the motherboard then carefully fit it on top of the motherboard.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 4189 socket designed for the 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family 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.
4. 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 bracket to the heatsink. 5. Align the CPU and heatsink assembly in the correct orientation so that the triangle marks on both the CPU and socket are aligned in the same direction, then place the heatsinks on top of the CPU sockets. The CPU and CPU Carrier fits in only one correct orientation.
6. Once the heatsink is placed 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. 7. 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.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with twelve (12) 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, 64GB, 128GB RDIMMs; 64GB, 128GB, 256GB RDIMM 3DS; 32GB, 64GB, 128GB LR-DIMM 3DS; or 128GB, 256GB, 258GB Intel® Optane™ DC persistent memory 200 Series (DCPMM) into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
If you wish to install PMem as well, please refer to the following tables for configurations Channel DDR4+BPS 4+4 (POR/Validated) 6+1 (POR/Validated) 6+1 (POR*) F E H G C DIMM_F1 DIMM_E1 DIMM_H1 DIMM_G1 D A B DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4
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 Storage devices The system supports two (2) hot-swap storage devices per node. The storage device installed on the drive tray connects to the Midplane via the backplane. 2.5.1 Installing a 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device Ensure that the storage devices installed correspond to the correct node. For more information on the nodes and the storage bays, please refer to 1.4 Front panel features and 1.5 Rear panel features. 1.
2-12 3. Place the 2.5” storage device into the tray until it clicks into place. 4. Align and insert the 2.5-inch storage device and drive tray assembly into the drive bay. 5. Repeat steps 1-4 to install the other 2.5-inch storage devices.
2.5.2 Removing a 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Installing a 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device section to remove the drive tray. 2. Push the 2.5” storage device through the openings on the bottom of the tray until the 2.5” storage device pops out of the tray. DO NOT touch the circuit board on the 2.5” storage device. Ensure to push the 2.5” storage device through the opening on the bottom of the tray. 3. Follow step 4 of the Installing a 2.
2.6 Expansion slots The following subsections describe the slots and expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 The PCI Express riser card The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that supports one x16 slot (Gen3 x16 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards.
3. Remove the metal bracket from the riser card. 4. Prepare the expansion card. Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure to make the necessary hardware settings. 5. Align and insert the golden finger connectors of the expansion card to the PCIe slot connector on the riser card as shown.
6. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. The expansion card fits in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 7. 2-16 Secure the riser card with the screws that you removed earlier in step 1.
2.6.2 Installing OCP 3.0 card The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The OCP 3.0 card may differ depending on the OCP 3.0 you purchased. The OCP 3.0 slot does not support hot-plug, if you wish to install or remove the OCP 3.0 card, ensure to power off the system before installing or removing the OCP 3.0 card. 1. Remove the screw on the metal bracket, then remove the metal bracket. 2. Prepare OCP 3.0 card. 3. Align the OCP 3.0 card to the rails on the OCP 3.
4. Secure the OCP 3.0 card to the OCP 3.0 slot. This may differ depending on the OCP 3.0 card installed, please refer to the following: Internal lock OCP 3.0 card Secure the OCP 3.0 card to the OCP 3.0 slot using the bundled two (2) screws. External lock OCP 3.0 card Secure the OCP 3.0 card using the thumbscrew.
2.6.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the Standard Interrupt assignments table for more information. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.7 Backplane and Midplane cabling Remove the top cover before configuring the backplane and midplane cabling, by removing the four (4) screws securing the top cover (A), then push the top cover towards the rear of the system and remove the top cover (B).
Backplane (BP8LE12G-25-R2H-B) Converter Board for Node 1-4 (CB8LX12G-R2H-B) Upper and Lower Midplane (MP4LE-D-R2H-D) RS720Q-E10-RS8U 2-21
Connect N1_N3_PWR1 on the Backplane to BPPWR1 on the Lower Midplane Connect N2_N4_PWR1 on the Backplane to BPPWR1 on the Upper Midplane Connect SMBUS1 on the Backplane to SMBUS1 on the Upper and Lower Midplane Connect N1_SLIMPCIE1 and N1_SLIMPCIE2 on the Backplane to N1_SLIMSAS1 on the Lower Midplane Connect N1_SLIMSAS1 on the Backplane to SLIMSAS1 on the Converter Board for Node 1 Connect N2_SLIMPCIE1 and N2_SLIMPCIE2 on the Backplane to N1_SLIMSAS1 on the Upper Midplane Connect N2_SLIMSAS1 on the Backplan
2.8 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 2. Power supply module Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.1 System fan To replace a system fan: 1.
2-24 2. Prepare a replacement fan of the same type and size. 3. Disconnect the system fan cable from the fan connector on the Midplane. 4. Lift the fan then set it aside.
5. Insert the replacement fan into the fan compartment. 6. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the midplane. 7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to replace the other system fans.
2.8.2 Power supply module To replace a power supply unit (PSU): 2-26 1. Lift up the PSU lever (A) then press the PSU latch (B) and carefully pull the PSU out of the system chassis using the PSU lever (C) while the PSU latch is still pressed down. 2. Prepare the replacement PSU. 3. Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in place.
• The system automatically combines the two power supply modules as a single one. The combined output power varies with input voltages. Refer to the table below for details. 3000W Input Voltage 220V-240Vac, 15.5A (x2), 50-60Hz Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 3000W • To enable the hot-swap feature (redundant mode), keep the total power consumption of the system under the maximum output power of an individual power supply module. • Always use PSUs with the same watt and power rating.
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Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit The tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the server rack without the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server.
2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. 3. Press the spring lock then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on the rack post. 4. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole on the rack post. Extend the rack rail, if necessary. 5.
7. Lift the server chassis and insert into the rack rail. • Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders. The illustrations shown above are for reference only. 3.
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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Bottom side RS720Q-E10-RS8U 4-3
Jumpers 4-4 Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-5 2. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) 4-6 3. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4-6 4. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) 4-7 5. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 4-7 6. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-8 7. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 4-8 8. PCH_MFG setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 4-9 Internal connectors Page 1. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 4-10 2.
4.2 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (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. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI function to use. 3. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware when it becomes corrupted.
4. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 5. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the ASMB10.
6. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version. 7. 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).
8. PCH_MFG setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block.
4.3 1. Internal connectors Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
3. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. The KEY module is purchased separately. 4. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.
5. Power connector This power connector connects to the Midplane. 6. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log.
7. CPLD JTAG connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) This connector is used for burning the CPLD JTAG. 8. 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.
4.4 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. BMC Heartbeat LED (BMCLED1) The BMC Heartbeat will blink continuously when BMC is operating nomrally. 4. BMC Location LED (LOCLED1) The BMC Location LED will light up when the locator button is pressed, both the front and rear Location LEDs of the system will light up.
5. BMC Message LED (MESLED1) The BMC Message LED will light up when an error has occurred, both the front and rear Message LEDs of the system will light up.
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 ASUS EZ Flash Utility. Press . ASUSTek.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.
4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z12PH-D16 Version : 0102 Build date: 03/01/2021 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : Z12PH-D16 Version : 0201 Build date: 03/22/2021 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 (Advanced, Platform Configuration, Socket Configuration, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, Security, Boot, Tool, and Save & Exit) 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 .
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 5.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to select the system default language. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time.
5.4 Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for different scenarios. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] Optimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of workloads.
The following item appears only when you set Power Balancer to [Disabled]. Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to keep the processor operating at the turbo frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] The following item appears only when you set Core Optimizer to [Enable Manual]. CPU Max Frequency [36] Configuration options: [36] The following item appears only when you set Optimized Performance Setting to [Default].
5.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5.5.
5.5.2 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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] 5.5.4 Redfish Host Interface Settings Redfish [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Redfish.
Redfish BMC Settings IP address Allows you to enter the IP address. 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 Onboard I210 LAN Configuration Intel I210 LAN1 LAN Enable [JumperState] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when LAN Enable is set to [Enabled]. ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.
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]. 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.
5.5.8 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.
5.5.9 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Load RT32 Image [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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.
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. 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.
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.
5.5.16 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 SATA HDD Unlock [Enable] When this item is set to [Enable] the HDD password unlock will be enabled in the OS. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] SATA Led locate [Enable] If this item is enabled, LED/SGPIO is attached.
5.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration Wake on LAN Support [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Wake On Lan Support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Active Video [Onboard Device] Allows you to select the active video type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard Device] [PCIE Device] Wake on LAN from S5 [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable wake on LAN from S5. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.6.
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. If all zeros sending bus owner will be disabled. 5.6.
Whea Log PCI Error [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea Log PCI Error. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] UPI Error Enabling 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.
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 0/1 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.
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 0/1 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.
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.
Memory RAS Configuration Displays and provides options to change the memory RAS Settings. Correctable Error Threshold [7FFF] Allows you to set the Correctable Error Threshold (0x01 - 0x7fff) used for sparing, and leaky bucket. 5.7.4 IIO Configuration Socket0 Configuration IOU0 (IIO PCie Port 1) [x8x8] Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s).
The following item appear only when Enable PCI-E Completion Timeout (Per-Port) is set to [Yes]. PCI-E Completion Timeout Value [260ms to 900ms] Allows you to set the PCIe Completion Timeout to program in Device Control2 register. Configuration options: [50us to 50ms] [50us to 100us] [1ms to 10ms] [16ms to 55ms] [65ms to 210ms] [260ms to 900ms] [1s to 3.5s] Sck0 RP Correctable Err [No] Applies to root ports only. Allows you to enable or disable interrupt on correctable errors.
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 (2.5 GT/s)] [Gen 2 (5 GT/s)] [Gen 3 (8 GT/s)] 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 [-6.0 dB] De-Emphasis control (LNKCON2 [6]) for this PCIe port. Configuration options: [-6.0 dB] [-3.
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. 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.
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). Configuration options: [KTI Option] [Auto] [Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid Push] [InvItoM AllocFlow] [Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid AllocNonAlloc] [Enable for Remote InvItoM and Remove WViLF] MCTP [Yes] Allows you to enable or disable MCTP.
PCI-E Port MPSS [Auto] Configure Max Payload Size Supported in PCIe Device Capabilities register. Configuration options: [128B] [256B] [512B] [Auto] PCI-E Port D-state [D0] Set to D0 for normal operation, D3Hot to bi in low-power state. Configuration options: [D0] [D3Hot] PCI-E ASPM Support [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable ASPM (L1) support for the downstream devices.
P2P Memory Read [Enable] Controls Peer2Peer Memory Read Decoding. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PME to ACK [Enable] Controls timeout usage for IIO waiting on PME_TO_ACK after a PME_ TURN_OFF message. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PM ACPI Mode [No] When enabled, _HPGPE message is generated, otherwise MSI is generated on PM event.
Hide Port? [No] User can force to hide this root port from OS. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] MCTP [Yes] Allows you to enable or disable MCTP. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Port 1C/2B/2C/2D 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) PCI-E Port [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the port and expose/hide its CFG space.
PCI-E Port D-state [D0] Set to D0 for normal operation, D3Hot to bi in low-power state. Configuration options: [D0] [D3Hot] PCI-E ASPM Support [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable ASPM (L1) support for the downstream devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [L1 Only] [Disable] The following item appears only when PCI-E ASPM Support is set to [Auto] or [L1 Only]. PCI-E Port L1 Exit Latency [8uS - 16uS] The length of time this port requires to complete transition from L1 to L0.
PM ACPI Mode [No] When enabled, _HPGPE message is generated, otherwise MSI is generated on PM event. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Unsupported Request [Disable] Controls the reporting of unsupported requests that IIO itself detects on requests its receives from a PCI Express/DMI port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Alternate TxEq [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable TxEq. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] SRIS [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable SRIS.
IOU3 (IIO PCie Port 4) [x16] Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s). Configuration options: [Auto] [x4x4x4x4] [x4x4x8] [x8x4x4] [x8x8] [x16] IOU4 (IIO PCie Port 5) [x8x4x4] 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) [Yes] Allows you enable or disable the PCIe Completion Timeout in Device Control2 register.
North TH Mem Buffer Size 1 [None/OS] Select size of memory region 1 buffer. Choose [None/OS] if OS-supported memory or trace fowarding is desired. Configuration options: [None/OS] [1MB] [8MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] Limitation of total buffer size (PCH + CPU) is 512MB. Sierra Peak Memory Region Buffer Size [None] Select size of memory buffer for each single Sierra Peak instance.
Data Link Feature Exchange [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable data link feature negotiation in the Data Link Feature Capabilities (DLFCAP) register. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PCI-E Port MPSS [Auto] Configure Max Payload Size Supported in PCIe Device Capabilities register. Configuration options: [128B] [256B] [512B] [Auto] PCI-E Port D-state [D0] Set to D0 for normal operation, D3Hot to bi in low-power state.
ACPI PME Interrupt [No] Allows you to enable or disable ACPI PME Interrupts generation from this port. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] P2P Memory Read [Enable] Controls Peer2Peer Memory Read Decoding. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PME to ACK [Enable] Controls timeout usage for IIO waiting on PME_TO_ACK after a PME_ TURN_OFF message. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PM ACPI Mode [No] When enabled, _HPGPE message is generated, otherwise MSI is generated on PM event.
Embar1 Size [22] Used to set the prefetchable Embar1 size on primary side of NTB. Value range <12...51> representing BAR sizes <4KB...128PB>. Embar2 Size [22] Used to set the prefetchable Embar2 size on primary side of NTB. Value range <12...51> representing BAR sizes <4KB...128PB>. Hide Port? [No] User can force to hide this root port from OS. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] MCTP [Yes] Allows you to enable or disable MCTP.
Data Link Feature Exchange [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable data link feature negotiation in the Data Link Feature Capabilities (DLFCAP) register. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PCI-E Port MPSS [Auto] Configure Max Payload Size Supported in PCIe Device Capabilities register. Configuration options: [128B] [256B] [512B] [Auto] PCI-E Port D-state [D0] Set to D0 for normal operation, D3Hot to bi in low-power state.
ACPI PME Interrupt [No] Allows you to enable or disable ACPI PME Interrupts generation from this port. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] P2P Memory Read [Enable] Controls Peer2Peer Memory Read Decoding. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PME to ACK [Enable] Controls timeout usage for IIO waiting on PME_TO_ACK after a PME_ TURN_OFF message.
Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VTd) by reporting the I/O device assignment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Intel® VMD technology Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on Socket 0 VMD Config for PCH ports Enable/Disable VMD [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable VMD in this Stack.
VMD for Direct Assign [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable VMD for Direct Assign. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] VMD Config for IOU 0/2/3/4 Enable/Disable VMD [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable VMD in this Stack. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when Enable/Disable VMD is set to [Enable]. VMD Port A-D [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port.
The following items appear only when Enable/Disable VMD is set to [Enable]. VMD Port A [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] VMD Port B [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port.
Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on Socket 1 VMD Config for IOU 0-3 Enable/Disable VMD [Disable] 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-D [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Hot Plug Capable [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports.
The following items appear only when Enable/Disable VMD is set to [Enable]. VMD Port A [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] VMD Port B [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port.
Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD Technology (non-VMD) Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD on Socket 0/1 Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack1 [Disable] Announce Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack1 (Port1A-1D). Override IOU0 bifurcation if required. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] The following items appear only when Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack1 is set to [Enable]. Port 1A - 1D [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable NVMe Legacy mode on specific root port.
The following items appear only when Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack4 is set to [Enable]. Port 4A - 4D [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] Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack5 [Disable] Announce Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack5 (Port5A-5D).
The following item appears only when Uncore Freq Scaling is set to [Disable]. Uncore Freq [127] Configuration options: [0] - [127] 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.
Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable processor Turbo Mode (requires EMTTM enabled as well). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] CPU Flex Ratio Override [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable CPU Flex Ratio Programming. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when CPU Flex Ratio Override is set to [Enable]. CPU Flex Ratio [23] Non-Turbo Mode Processor Core Ratio Multiplier.
The following items are available only when Hardware P-States is either set to [Native], [Out of Band Mode], or [Native Mode with no Legacy Support]. EPP Enable [Enable] When disabled, HW masks EPP in CPUID[6].10 and uses EPB for EPP. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item only appears when Hardware P-States is set to [Out of Band Mode] and EPP Enable is set to [Enable]. EPP profile [Balanced Performance] Allows you to choose an HWPM Profile (EPP).
OS ACPI Cx [ACPI C2] Allows you to select to report CC3/CC6 to OS ACPI C2 or ACPI C3. Configuration options: [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3] Package C State Control Package C State [Auto] Allows you to select Package C State limit. Configuration options: [C0/C1 state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention state] [Auto] Register Access Low Latency Mode [Disabled] Enable low latency mode for register accesses.
The following item appears only when Power Performance Tuning is set to [OS Controls EPB] or [PECI Controls EPB]. PECI CPS EPB [OS controls EPB] Controls whether PECI has control over EPB. Configuration options: [OS Controls EPB] [PECI Controls EPB using PCS] The following item appears only when Power Performance Tuning is set to [BIOS Controls EPB].
5.8 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.
5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. 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 (keyexchange 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. [Auto Recovery] Follow UEFI Rule. [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: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
6.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS This feature allows you to do CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. • Due to chipset behavior, enabling the Intel® RSTe CPU RAID functions requires an Intel® VROC hardware key module. • Refer to section 4.3 Internal connectors for the location of the VROC_KEY1 connector. • The KEY module is purchased separately. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2.
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press to select the RAID level to create, and then press . 4. When the Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers item is selected, press and select X to enable this function. 5.
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Delete item is selected, press , then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to cancel.
6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 7.
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced.
6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties.
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. 4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 6-10 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. 2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. 3.
6.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here.
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Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
7.1 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 main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1.
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Australia statement notice From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
India RoHS This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.
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