RS720Q-E11-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 2.6 2.7 2.8 Expansion slots......................................................................................... 2-20 2.6.1 Installing a PCIe expansion card............................................... 2-20 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card.................................................. 2-24 2.6.3 Installing an M.2 card................................................................. 2-25 Backplane and Midplane cabling............................................................
Contents 5.3 Main menu................................................................................................... 5-9 5.4 Advanced menu........................................................................................ 5-10 5.5 5.6 5.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-10 5.4.2 ACPI Settings............................................................................. 5-11 5.4.3 Redfish Host Interface Settings....................
Contents 5.7 Security menu........................................................................................... 5-44 5.7.1 Secure Boot............................................................................... 5-45 5.8 Boot menu................................................................................................. 5-48 5.9 Tool menu.................................................................................................. 5-49 5.10 5.11 5.12 Event Logs menu..............
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. It includes 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.
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-E11-RS8U is a 2U server system featuring the ASUS Z13PH-D16 Server Board. The server supports 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable family plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name RS720Q-E11-RS8U 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-E11-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 2 or number 3 and 4. Z13PH-D16 (Node) Expansion slot Expansion slot Q-Code/Port 80 LED Power button X710 LAN ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports BMC Message LED VGA port BMC Heartbeat LED Management LAN port* * Standby Power LED BMC Location LED CATERR LED This port is for ASUS ASMB11-iKVM controller and for technicians only.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Front Panel Boards 2. Hot-swap storage device trays 3. HDD 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. Midplane 10. ASUS Z13PH-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 Q-Code/Port 80 LED BMC Message LED CATERR LED BMC Heartbeat LED LED Display status Power LED ON BMC Heartbeat LED Blinking OFF BMC Location LED ON OFF BMC Message LED ON CATERR LED ON Standby Power 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 the Rear panel features section 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-E11-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 both sides 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 4677 socket designed for the 4th 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. The CPU carrier differs depending on the type of CPU. Ensure that the CPU carrier corresponds to the CPU being installed.
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. DO NOT force the CPU and CPU Carrier into the socket to prevent damaging the CPU pins on the socket.
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.
2.3.2 Installing the CPU and liquid cooling module To install the CPUs and liquid cooling module: 1. Remove the server node. For more information, see the Removing a server node section. 2. Remove the air duct. For more information, see the Removing the air duct section. 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 brackets to the liquid cooling modules. 4.
6. Remove the PnP caps from the CPU sockets. Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the socket.
7. Align the CPU and liquid cooling module assembly in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration below, then place the liquid cooling modules on top of the CPU sockets. The CPU and CPU Carrier fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU and CPU Carrier into the socket to prevent damaging the CPU pins on the socket. 8. Align and insert the riser card into the PCIe slot on the motherboard.
9. Once the liquid cooling modules are placed on top of the CPU sockets, push the lock latches outwards on all four corners of the liquid cooling modules so that the CPU and liquid cooling module assembly is secured to the CPU socket. The CPU and CPU Carrier fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU and CPU Carrier into the socket to prevent damaging the CPU pins on the socket. 10. 2-12 Secure the riser card with the screws that you removed earlier in step 4.
11. Do two (2) clockwise turns on each of the heatsink screws in the cross order pattern shown on the illustration until the heatsink screws are tightened and the heatsink is secured onto the motherboard. Intel® recommends a using a torque driver with a T-30 bit and a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longevity of all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 16GB, 32GB, 64GB RDIMMs; 128GB, 256GB RDIMM 3DS; or 128GB, 256GB, 512GB Intel® Optane™ persistent memory 300 Series (Crow Pass) into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Dual CPU configuration You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a dual CPU configuration: Dual CPU configuration CPU1 CPU A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 Slot 2 DIMMs P 4 DIMMs P 8 DIMMs P G1 H1 A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1 P P 12 DIMMs P 16 DIMMs P CPU2 F1 P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P If you wish to install PMem as well, please refer to the following table for configurations: If two CPUs are installed, ensure th
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure 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 the Front panel features and Rear panel features sections. 1.
2-18 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 any 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. Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing a PCIe expansion card The onboard PCI Express slots on the motherboard comes pre-installed with two riser cards that each support one x16 slot (Gen5 x16 link) for installing low profile PCIe x16 cards.
4. Prepare the expansion card. Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make sure 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.
To install a PCIe expansion card to the right riser card: 1. Please refer to steps 1 to 2 in the previous section to remove the left riser card. 2. Remove the two (2) screws securing the right riser card to the chassis. 3. Firmly hold the right riser card, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIe x16 slot on the motherboard. Make sure to remove the air duct before removing the riser card. Please refer to the Removing the air duct section for more information. 4.
7. Align and insert the golden finger connectors of the expansion card to the PCIe slot connector on the riser card as shown. 8. 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. 9. Secure the riser card with the screws that you removed earlier in step 2. 10. Refer to steps 6 to 7 in the previous section to reinstall the left riser card.
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the Standard Interrupt assignments table for more information. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.6.3 Installing an M.2 card The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The M.2 card may differ depending on the M.2 card you purchased. The M.2_SLOT1 slot on the motherboard does not support hot-plug. If you wish to install or remove the M.2 baseboard and/or M.2 card, make sure to power off the system before installing or removing the M.2 baseboard and/or M.2 card. 1. Remove the screw securing the M.2 baseboard from the motherboard, then lift and remove the M.2 baseboard. 2. The M.
b. Install the stand in one of the indicated screw holes on the front side of the baseboard depending on the length of the M.2 card. 2242 2260 2280 22110 c. Insert your M.2 card into the M.2 slot on the M.2 baseboard. d. Push down on the M.2 card, then secure it to the M.2 baseboard using the screw removed previously. To install an M.2 card to the back of the baseboard: a.
b. Insert your M.2 card into the M.2 slot on the M.2 baseboard. c. Push down on the M.2 card, then secure it to the M.2 baseboard using the screw removed previously. 3. Align and insert the M.2 baseboard into the M.2_SLOT1 slot on the motherboard, then push down until the M.2 baseboard is securely seated in the slot. 4. Secure the M.2 baseboard to the system using the screw removed previously.
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 (BP8LE32G-25-R2H-D) N4_SLIMPCIE1 N3_SLIMPCIE1 N2_SLIMPCIE1 N1_SLIMPCIE1 N4_VID0 N2_VID0 N1_VID0 N3_VID0 SMBUS1 N4_SLIMSAS1 N4_SLIMPCIE2 N3_SLIMSAS1 N2_SLIMSAS1 N3_SLIMPCIE2 N1_SLIMPCIE2 N1_SLIMSAS1 N2_N4_PWR2 N1_N3_PWR1 N2_SLIMPCIE2 Converter Board for Node 1-4 (CB8LX12G-R2H-B) ERROR_LED1 ERROR_LED2 ACTIVE_LED1 HB_LED1 CB8LX12G-R2H-B SLIMSAS1 N1_UART1 Upper and Lower Midplane (MP4LE32G-D-R2H-D) PWR1 PMBUS1 SMBUS1 PMBUS2 MP4LE32G-D-R2H-D N3_PWR1 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN4 12V_SEL1
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_MCIO1 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_MCIO1 on the Upper Midplane Connect N2_SLIMSAS1 on the Backplane to S
2.8 Removable/optional components This section describes installation or removal instructions for 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. Remove 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).
2-32 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): 2-34 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 it into the rack rail. • Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. Make sure 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-E11-RS8U 4-3
Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1. Page CPU socket(s) 4-5 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 1. Page DIMM sockets 4-5 Jumpers 4-4 Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-6 2. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4-7 3. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 4-7 4. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-8 5. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 4-8 6. PCH_MFG setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 4-9 7. VGA setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-9 Internal connectors Page 1.
4.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 4677 socket designed for the 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family processors. 4.3 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
4.4 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. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware to enter recovery mode if needed. 3. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the ASMB11.
4. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to set the motherboard (node) to immediately respond to PSU alert events. 5. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0).
6. PCH_MFG setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 7. VGA setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA.
4.5 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. Power connector This power connector connects to the Midplane.
4. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log. 5. CPLD JTAG connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) This connector is used for burning the CPLD JTAG.
6. 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. 7. Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) module connector (ROT_CON) This connector allows you to connect a PFR module to enable platform firmware resilience functions.
4.6 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 components. 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 normally. 4. BMC Location LED (LOCLED1) When the locator button is pressed, both the front and rear Location LEDs of the system will light up.
5. BMC Message LED (MESLED1) When an error occurs, both the front and rear Message LEDs of the system will light up. 6. DIMM LED (DIMMLED1) The DIMM LED indicates that the 12V DIMM power is ready.
7. Asynchronous DRAM Refresh (ADR) LED (ADR_LED) The ADR LED indicates that the Asynchronous DRAM Refresh (ADR) has been completed.
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 and starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z13PH-D16 Version : 0102 Build date: 03/01/2022 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : Z13PH-D16 Version : 0201 Build date: 08/22/2022 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 the Managing and updating your BIOS section. 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.
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, Security, Boot, Tool, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 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. System Language [English] Allows you to select the system default language. System Date [MM/DD/YYYY] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [HH:MM:SS] Allows you to set the system time.
5.4 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. 5.4.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device.
5.4.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.3 Redfish Host Interface Settings Redfish [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Redfish. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Redfish is set to [Enabled]. Authentication mode [Basic Authentication] Allows you to select the authentication mode.
5.4.4 Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard X710 LAN Configuration Intel X710 LAN1 LAN Enable [LAN1, LAN2 Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN.
5.4.5 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 is available 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.
Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] None [Even] Parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even. [Odd] Parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd. [Mark] Parity bit is always 1. [Space] Parity bit is always 0. Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit.
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection EMS [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item is available only when Console Redirection EMS is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
5.4.6 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.
5.4.7 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] Re-Size BAR Support [Disabled] If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, this option enables or disables Resizable BAR Support. (Only if system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding).
5.4.8 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.
5.4.9 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.
5.4.10 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.
5.4.11 APM Configuration This page will allow you to configure the Advanced 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.
5.4.12 T1s Auth Configuration Allows you to configure the Server Certificate Authority (CA). Enroll Cert Allows you to enroll a certificate using a certificate file or manually input a certificate GUID. Enroll Cert Using File Allows you to enroll a certificate using a certificate file. You will be prompted to select a storage device and navigate to the location of the certificate file. Cert GUID Allows you to enroll a certificate by manually inputting the certificate GUID.
5.4.13 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.
5.5 Platform Configuration menu The Platform Configuration menu items allow you to change the platform settings.
5.5.1 PCH-IO Configuration SATA And RST Configuration Allows you to configure SATA and RST settings. Controller 1-3 SATA And RST Configuration SATA Configuration [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when SATA Configuration is set to [Enabled]. SATA SGPIO Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial GPIO for the SATA Controller.
5.5.2 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Onboard Device] Allows you to select the active video type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard Device] [PCIE Device] 5.5.3 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.
5.5.4 Runtime Error Logging Support System Errors [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable System Errors setup options. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item is available only when System Errors is set to [Enabled]. Whea Settings Whea Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea support.
5.6 Socket Configuration menu The Socket Configuration menu items allow you to change the socket settings.
5.6.1 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.
Check CPU BIST Result [Enabled] Allows you to check or ignore BIST results. If enabled, cores with failed BIST results will be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3StrikeTimer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the 3 strike counter. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fast String [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable fast strings for REP MOVS/STOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Machine Check [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the machine check.
Extended APIC [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the extended APIC support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enabling Extended APIC will automatically enable VT-d and Interrupt Remapping. APIC Physical Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the APIC physical destination mode.
IIO LLC Ways [14:0] (Hex) [0] Allows you to set the bitmask for IIO LLC Ways. All bits set in the mask must be contiguous. SMM Blocked and Delayed [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable SMM Blocked and Delayed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] eSMM Save State [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the eSMM save state feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Smbus Error Recovery [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Smbus Error Recovery.
TME, TME-MT, TDX Total Memory Encryption (TME) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Total Memory Encryption (TME). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Total Memory Encryption (TME) is set to [Enabled]. Total Memory Encryption (TME) Bypass [Auto] Allows you to configure Total Memory Encryption (TME) Bypass.
PSMI Configuration Global PSMI Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Force setup] The following item appears only when Global PSMI Enable is set to [Enabled] or [Force setup]. Socket 0/1 Configuration PSMI Enable [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when PSMI Enable is set to [Enabled].
5.6.2 Common RefCode Configuration Virtual Numa [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable virtual non-uniform memory access (NUMA). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] UMA-Based Clustering [Quadrant (4-Clusters)] Allows you to set the UMA-based clustering mode. Configuration options: [Hemisphere (2-clusters)] [Quadrant (4-clusters)] 5.6.3 Uncore Configuration Uncore General Configuration Uncore Status Allows you to view the Uncore status. MMCFG Base [Auto] Allows you to set the MMCFG Base.
Uncore Per-Socket Configuration CPU 1-8 UPI Port Link Disable [No] Allows you to enable or disable the selected UPI port. Configuration options: [No (Enable)] [Yes (Disable)] Current UPI Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the UPI link frequency. The Auto setting is based on Si Compatibility. Configuration options: [12.8GT/s] [14.4GT/s] [16.0GT/s] [Auto] 5.6.4 Memory Configuration Enforce DDR Memory Frequency POR [POR] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR frequency and voltage programming.
Attempt Fast Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable fast boot. Portions of memory reference code will be skipped when possible to increase boot speed on warm boots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Attempt Fast Cold Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable fast cold boot. Portions of memory reference code will be skipped when possible to increase boot speed on cold boots.
Mirror Mode [Disabled] Allows you to set the mirror mode. Full mirror mode will set the entire 1LM memory in system to be mirrored, consequently reducing the memory capacity by half. Partial mirror mode will set the mirror size according to the Partial Mirror Size field. If rank sparing is enabled, partial mirroring will not take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Full Mirror Mode] [Partial Mirror Mode] The following items appear only when Mirror Mode is set to [Partial Mirror Mode].
Leaky Bucket Time Window Based Interface [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Leaky Bucket Time Window Based Interface. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Leaky Bucket Time Window Based Interface is set to [Enabled]. Leaky Bucket Time Window Based Interface Hour [24] Allows you to set the time window hour. Leaky Bucket Time Window Based Interface Minute [0] Allows you to set the time window minute.
PMem Turbo/Memory Bandwidth Boost (MBB) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Turbo/Memory Bandwidth Boost (MBB) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Trigger SW Error Threshold is set to [Enabled]. PMem MBB Average Power Time Constant [15000] Allows you to set the base time window for power usage requirements in msec. Valid range is between 1,000msec and 120,000msec and must be a multiple of 1,000msec.
NVDimm Mailbox in NFIT [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable publishing NVDIMM registers in NFIT structures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Seamless: Opt-in DIMMs [Keep] Allows you to keep, enable, or disable opt-in DIMMs if supported by FW. FW activation does not update the FW digest CSR. Configuration options: [Keep] [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.
SpeedStep (Pstates) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable EIST (P-States). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when SpeedStep (Pstates) is set to [Enable]. AVX P1 [Nominal] AVX P1 level selection. Configuration options: [Nominal] [Level 1] [Level 2] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable processor turbo mode. Requires EMTTM to be enabled.
CPU C State Control Enable Monitor MWAIT [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Monitor and MWAIT instructions. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] CPU C1 auto demotion [Enabled] Allows CPU to automatically demote to C1. Takes effect after reboot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C1 auto undemotion [Enabled] Allows CPU to automatically undemote from C1. Takes effect after reboot.
5.7 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted.
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. 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).
5.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [1] Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Boot Logo Display [Disabled] [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.
5.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item, then press to display the submenu. Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to start the ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility. Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to start the IPMI hardware monitor. ASUS SMBIOS Viewer Allows you to start the ASUS SMBIOS Viewer. ASUS Storage Viewer Allows you to start the ASUS Storage Viewer.
5.10 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items only appear when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset.
5.11 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] 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].
5.11.1 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.
5.11.3 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_LAN / Shared LAN Configuration Address source [Unspecified] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC). [Unspecified] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.
Configure IPV6 support DM_LAN / 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 [Unspecified] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC). [Unspecified] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.
5.11.4 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. Scroll using / keys to see more items.
5.12 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.
Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
6.1 Running the Support DVD The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your motherboard. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1.
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Z13PH-D16 block diagram DDR5 CPS DIMM / RDIMM Channel A DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) DDR5 CPS DIMM / RDIMM Channel B DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) DDR5 CPS DIMM / RDIMM Channel C DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) DDR5 CPS DIMM / RDIMM Channel D DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) DDR5 CPS DIMM / RDIMM Channel E DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) DDR5 CPS DIMM / RDIMM Channel F DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC) or 4400 (2DPC) DDR5 CPS DIMM / RDIMM Channel G DDR5 up to 4800 (1DPC)
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.
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