Asus RS720A-E11-RS12E Servers & Workstation User Manual

RS720A-E11-RS12E
2U Rackmount Server
User Guide
E18222
First Edition
June 2021
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... vii
About this guide........................................................................................................ viii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1
System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2
1.2
Serial number label..................................................................................... 1-2
1.3
System specifications................................................................................ 1-3
1.4
Front panel features.................................................................................... 1-6
1.5
Rear panel features..................................................................................... 1-6
1.6
Internal features.......................................................................................... 1-8
1.7
LED information........................................................................................ 1-11
1.7.1
Front panel LEDs....................................................................... 1-11
1.7.2
Storage device status LED........................................................ 1-12
1.7.3
LAN (RJ-45) LEDs..................................................................... 1-13
1.7.4
Q-Code table.............................................................................. 1-14
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1
Chassis cover.............................................................................................. 2-2
2.2
Air ducts...................................................................................................... 2-4
2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................................. 2-7
2.3.1
2.4
2.5
Installing the CPU and heatsink................................................... 2-7
System memory........................................................................................ 2-10
2.4.1
Overview.................................................................................... 2-10
2.4.2
Memory Configurations.............................................................. 2-11
2.4.3
Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................ 2-12
2.4.4
Removing a DIMM..................................................................... 2-12
Storage devices........................................................................................ 2-13
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Contents
2.6
Expansion slot........................................................................................... 2-18
2.6.1
Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1................... 2-19
2.6.2
Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2................... 2-22
2.6.3
Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3................... 2-25
2.6.4
Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 4................... 2-28
2.6.5
Installing an OCP 3.0 slot baseboard and
OCP 3.0 card to the riser card bracket...................................... 2-31
2.6.6
Installing an ethernet expansion card to the
riser card bracket....................................................................... 2-35
2.6.7
Installing GPU cards (on selected models)................................ 2-36
2.6.8
Installing an ASUS PIKE II card................................................. 2-46
2.6.9
Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards....................................................... 2-50
2.6.10
Configuring an expansion card.................................................. 2-51
2.7
Cable connections.................................................................................... 2-52
2.8
SATA/SAS backplane cabling.................................................................. 2-53
2.9
Removable/optional components............................................................ 2-55
2.9.1
System fans............................................................................... 2-55
2.9.2
Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-59
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1
Tool-less Friction Rail Kit........................................................................... 3-2
3.2
Installing the tool-less rack rail................................................................. 3-3
3.3
Rail kit dimensions..................................................................................... 3-5
3.4
Cable management arm (optional for 1200 mm rack rails)..................... 3-6
3.4.1
Attaching the cable management arm......................................... 3-6
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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4.1
Motherboard layout..................................................................................... 4-2
4.2
Jumpers....................................................................................................... 4-4
4.3
Internal LEDs............................................................................................... 4-9
4.4
Internal connectors................................................................................... 4-11
Contents
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Managing and updating your BIOS........................................................... 5-2
5.1.1
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 5-2
5.1.2
ASUS EZ Flash Utility.................................................................. 5-3
5.1.3
BUPDATER utility........................................................................ 5-4
BIOS setup program................................................................................... 5-6
5.2.1
BIOS menu screen....................................................................... 5-7
5.2.2
Menu bar...................................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3
Menu items.................................................................................. 5-8
5.2.4
Submenu items............................................................................ 5-8
5.2.5
Navigation keys............................................................................ 5-8
5.2.6
General help................................................................................ 5-8
5.2.7
Configuration fields...................................................................... 5-8
5.2.8
Pop-up window............................................................................ 5-8
5.2.9
Scroll bar...................................................................................... 5-8
Main menu................................................................................................... 5-9
5.3.1
System Language [English]......................................................... 5-9
5.3.2
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]...................................................... 5-9
5.3.3
System Time [xx:xx:xx]................................................................ 5-9
Performance Tuning menu....................................................................... 5-10
Advanced menu........................................................................................ 5-11
5.5.1
Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-12
5.5.2
PSP Firmware Versions............................................................. 5-12
5.5.3
APM Configuration..................................................................... 5-12
5.5.4
Onboard LAN Configuration....................................................... 5-13
5.5.5
Serial Port Console Redirection................................................. 5-14
5.5.6
CPU Configuration..................................................................... 5-18
5.5.7
PCI Subsystem Settings............................................................ 5-19
5.5.8
USB Configuration..................................................................... 5-20
5.5.9
Network Stack Configuration..................................................... 5-21
5.5.10
CSM Configuration..................................................................... 5-22
5.5.11
NVMe Configuration................................................................... 5-23
5.5.12
SATA Configuration................................................................... 5-24
5.5.13
AMD Mem Configuration Status................................................ 5-24
5.5.14
iSCSI Configuration................................................................... 5-25
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5.6
Chipset menu............................................................................................ 5-26
5.7
Security menu........................................................................................... 5-27
5.8
Boot menu................................................................................................. 5-31
5.9
Tool menu.................................................................................................. 5-32
5.10
Save & Exit menu...................................................................................... 5-33
5.11
5.12
5.13
AMD CBS menu......................................................................................... 5-34
5.11.1
CPU Common Options.............................................................. 5-35
5.11.2
DF Common Options................................................................. 5-39
5.11.3
UMC Common Option................................................................ 5-41
5.11.4
NBIO Common Options............................................................. 5-51
5.11.5
NTB Common Options............................................................... 5-55
Event Logs menu...................................................................................... 5-56
5.12.1
Change Smbios Event Log Settings.......................................... 5-56
5.12.2
View Smbios Event Log............................................................. 5-57
Server Mgmt menu.................................................................................... 5-58
Chapter 6: Driver Installation
6.1
Running the Support DVD.......................................................................... 6-2
Appendix
KMPP-D32 block diagram........................................................................................ A-2
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-3
Service and Support................................................................................................ A-6
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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. If
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
•
Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced
engineers.
•
Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server
package.
•
Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables
are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
•
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use
the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving
or carrying the system.
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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.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing or removing system components.
3.
Chapter 3: Installation Options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.
4.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This
chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
5.
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and
describes the BIOS parameters.
6.
Chapter 6: Driver Installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.
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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.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter
or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>
CommandMeans that you must type the command exactly as
shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
format A:/S
References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software
updates.
1.
ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management
utility. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information.
2.
ASUS websites
The ASUS websites provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software
products. Visit https://www.asus.com for more information.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It
includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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1.1
System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Model Name
RS720A-E11-RS12E
Chassis
ASUS R2P-A-R22475 2U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard
ASUS KMPP-D32 Server Board
1 x 1600W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply or
1 x 2400W 80PLUS Titanium Power Supply
12 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch/3.5-inch Storage Device Trays
Component
1 x Front Panel Board
4 x System Fans
1 x AMD EPYC™ Support DVD
1 x Bag of Screws
Accessories
2 x CPU Heatsink
2 x AC Power Cable
Optional Items
1+1 Redundant 1600W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply or
1+1 Redundant 2400W 80PLUS Titanium Power Supply (Second PSU)
1 x Friction Rail Kit
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2
Serial number label
The product’s serial number contains 12 characters such as xxSxxxxxxxxx and printed on the
sticker at the server's front cover.
The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from
the ASUS Technical Support team.
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2
3
4
RESET
RS720A-E11-RS12E
xxSxxxxxxxxx
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1.3
System specifications
The ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E features the ASUS KMPP-D32 server board. The server
supports AMD EPYC™ 7002/7003 Series processors plus other latest technologies through
the chipsets onboard.
Model Name
RS720A-E11-RS12E
Motherboard
KMPP-D32
2 x Socket SP3 (LGA 4094)
Processor Support
AMD EPYC™ 7002/7003 Series
xGMI (External Global Memory Interface Link)
Core Logic
System on Chip (SoC)
Total Slots
32 (8-channel per CPU, 16 DIMM per CPU)
Capacity
Maximum up to 4096GB
Memory Type
Memory
DDR4 3200/2933 RDIMM / LRDIMM / 3DS LRDIMM
* Please refer to www.asus.com for latest memory AVL update
64GB, 32GB, 16GB (RDIMM)
Memory Size
64GB, 128GB (LRDIMM)
64GB, 128GB, 256GB (LRDIMM 3DS / 3DS RDIMM)
* Refer to www.asus.com/support for more information
Total PCI/PCI-E/
PIKE Slots
9
2 x PCIe Gen4 x8 or 1 x PCIe Gen4 x16, FHFL (CPU1 x1)
2 x PCIe Gen4 x8 or 1 x PCIe Gen4 x16, FHFL
or OCP3.0* (CPU1 x1)
Slot Type
4 x PCIe Gen4 x8 or 2 x PCIe Gen4 x16, FHFL (CPU2 x2)
1 x PCIe Gen4 x8/x16**, LP (CPU2 x1)
*If choosing OCP3.0, another x8 slot will be limited to support PIKE
card only
** If PCIe M.2 is in use, it will operate at x8 link
*** Installing GPU cards will occupy expansion slots
Expansion
Slots
M.2
2 x M.2 (Up to 22110) (CPU2) (Support SATA/PCIe M.2)
Micro SD Card Slot 1
Proprietary Slot 1
1 x PCIe Gen4 x8 (for PIKE card only)
Proprietary Slot 2
4 x 1Gb RJ45 Lan Module Card or
2 x 10Gb RJ45 Lan Module Card
SATA Controller
Disk
Controller
8 x SATA3 6Gb/s ports
2 x M.2 connectors (SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen4 x4 link)
Optional:
SAS Controller
ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12Gb/s HBA card
ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW 12Gb/s RAID card
Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-16i
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Model Name
RS720A-E11-RS12E
12 x 2.5”/3.5” Hot-Swap Drive Bays
(up to 8 x NVMe/SATA*/SAS* + 4 x SATA*/SAS*)
Storage Bay
* SATA/SAS support only from optional PIKE/RAID card
** Support tri-mode card
Rear bays (Optional):
Up to 2 x 2.5” Hot-Swap Drive Bays (NVMe)
Storage
Bays
Motherboard onboard connectors
2 x M.2 connectors
2 x miniSAS HD connector
2 x MINI SAS HD to MINI SAS HD Cable
Default Cable
NVMe upgrade
option
2 x SLIMELINE SAS to SLIMELINE SAS Cable
(Default support 4x NVMe)
Support 4x NVMe via 2 x NVMe Cable
Support 8x NVMe via 4 x NVMe Cable
* Please refer to ASUS server Upgrade Part List for the latest update
1 x Quad port Intel® I350-AM4 1G LAN controller or
1 x Dual port Intel® X710-AT2 Gigabit 10G LAN controller
Networking
1 x Management Port
Optional OCP Adapter:
Up to 100Gb/s Ethernet / InfiniBand Adapter
VGA
Aspeed AST2600 64MB
Graphic
4 double-wide GPUs or 8 single-wide GPUs
Front I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x VGA port
Rear I/O Ports
1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN port
2 x 10G or 4 x 1G RJ-45 GbE LAN ports (Optional)
1 x OCP 3.0 port
Front Switch/LED:
1 x Power Switch (w/ LED)
1 x Reset Switch
1 x Location Switch (w/ LED)
1 x Storage Device Access LED
1 x Message LED
Switch/LED
LAN 1-4 LED (on NIC module)
Rear Switch/LED:
1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED
1 x Power Switch (w/ LED)
1 x Location Switch (w/ LED)
1 x Message LED
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Model Name
RS720A-E11-RS12E
Security Options
TPM-SPI
PFR
Windows® Server 2019
RedHat® Enterprise Linux
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server
OS Support
CentOS
Ubuntu
VMware
* Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com
Management
Solution
Software
ASUS Control Center
Out of Band
Remote
Hardware
On-Board ASMB10-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Regulatory Compliance
BSMI, CE, C-Tick, FCC(Class A)
Dimension
840 mm x 449 mm x 88.1 mm (2U)
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
storage device not included)
18.195 Kg
Gross Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM
& storage device not included,
packing included)
23.235 Kg
Power Supply
(different configuration
by region)
1+1 Redundant 1600W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply or
1+1 Redundant 2400W 80PLUS Titanium Power Supply
Rating: 100-127/200-240Vac, 9.4A/4.72A (x2), 50/60Hz Class I
(240Vdc, 4.6A Only for China)
Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
Environment
Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 60°C
Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing)
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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1.4
Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features.
The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and two USB ports are located on the front
panel.
Refer to section 1.7 LED information for the LED descriptions.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
Front panel LEDs & buttons
1
2
3
4
RESET
handle
1.5
handle
12 x 2.5”/3.5” Storage Bays
Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The
middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the
motherboard.
Standard model / GPU model
Expansion slot
Redundant power supply
Power connector
Power button
Q-Code LED
Location button
Expansion slot
1-6
Expansion slot
Optional External Fan location
(for GPU model)
Optional LAN port expansion slots
Mgmt LAN port*
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
VGA port
•
* This port is for ASUS ASMB10-iKVM only.
•
The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting
point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.
•
Refer to the Q-Code table for details.
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Standard model with rear bay
2 x 2.5” Storage Bays
Expansion slot
Redundant power supply
Expansion slot
Power connector
Power button
Q-Code LED
Location button
Expansion slot
Optional LAN port expansion slots
Mgmt LAN port*
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
VGA port
•
* This port is for ASUS ASMB10-iKVM only.
•
The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting
point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.
•
Refer to the Q-Code table for details.
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1.6
Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
Standard model
1.
Riser card bracket
2.
Redundant Power supply
(hidden)
3.
ASUS KMPP-D32 Server
Board
4.
System fans
5.
SATA/SAS back panel
6.
Front panel (hidden)
7.
12 x 2.5”/3.5” storage device
trays
The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to
any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.
A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the
protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
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Standard model with rear bay
1.
Riser card bracket
2.
Redundant Power supply
(hidden)
3.
2 x 2.5” storage device trays
4.
ASUS KMPP-D32 Server
Board
5.
System fans
6.
SATA/SAS back panel
7.
Front panel (hidden)
8.
12 x 2.5”/3.5” storage device
trays
The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to
any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.
A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the
protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
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GPU model
1.
Riser card bracket
2.
Redundant Power supply
(hidden)
3.
ASUS KMPP-D32 Server
Board
4.
System fans
5.
SATA/SAS back panel
6.
Front panel (hidden)
7.
12 x 2.5”/3.5” storage device
trays
8.
External Fan* (optional)
•
* Ensure to install the external fan when GPU is installed on slot 3 & 4.
•
The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk
drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy
disk.
A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the
protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
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1.7
LED information
1.7.1
Front panel LEDs
Location button
Power button
Message LED
Storage device
access LED
1
2
3
4
RESET
1
2
3
4
LAN LEDs
RESET button
RESET
LED
Icon
Display status Description
Power LED
ON
System power ON
Storage
device access
LED
OFF
No activity
Message LED
LAN LEDs
Location LED
ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E
Blinking
Read/write data into the storage device
OFF
System is normal; no incoming event
ON
With the onboard ASMB10-iKVM: a hardware
monitor event is indicated
OFF
No LAN connection
Blinking
LAN is transmitting or receiving data
ON
LAN connection is present
ON
Location switch is pressed
OFF
Normal status (Press the location switch again
to turn off)
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1.7.2
Storage device status LED
1
2
3
4
RESET
Red LED
Green LED
Storage Device LED Description
Status (RED)
Activity (GREEN)
1-12
ON
Storage device has failed
Blinking
RAID rebuilding or locating
ON
Storage device power ON
Blinking
Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS storage device
OFF
Storage device not found
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1.7.3
LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
Intel® I350-AM4 1G LAN port LEDs
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
Status
Description
Status
Description
OFF
No link
OFF
10 Mbps connection
GREEN
Linked
ORANGE
100 Mbps connection
BLINKING
Data activity
GREEN
1 Gbps connection
Intel® X710-AT2 Gigabit 10G LAN port LEDs
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
Status
Description
Status
Description
OFF
No link
OFF
10 Mbps / 100 Mbps connection
GREEN
Linked
ORANGE
1 Gbps connection
BLINKING
Data activity
GREEN
10 Gbps connection
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1.7.4
Q-Code table
AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series processors
Action
SEC Start up
PSP Boot
PHASE
Security Phase
PSP Boot Loader
phase (Error Post
Codes)
POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
0x01
Progress
First post code
0x02
Progress
Load BSP microcode
0x03
Progress
Perform early platform Initialization
0x04
Progress
Set cache as ram for PEI phase
0x05
Progress
Establish Stack
0x06
Progress
CPU Early Initialization
0x00
Error
General - Success
0x01
Error
Generic Error Code
0x02
Error
Generic Memory Error
0x03
Error
Buffer Overflow
0x04
Error
Invalid Parameter(s)
0x05
Error
Invalid Data Length
0x06
Error
Data Alignment Error
0x07
Error
Null Pointer Error
0x08
Error
Unsupported Function
0x09
Error
Invalid Service ID
0x0A
Error
Invalid Address
0x0B
Error
Out of Resource Error
0x0C
Error
Timeout
0x0D
Error
data abort exception
0x0E
Error
prefetch abort exception
0x0F
Error
Out of Boundary Condition Reached
0x10
Error
Data corruption
0x11
Error
Invalid command
0x12
Error
The package type provided by BR is incorrect
0x13
Error
Failed to retrieve FW header during FW validation
0x14
Error
Key size not supported
0x15
Error
Agesa0 verification error
0x16
Error
SMU FW verification error
0x17
Error
OEM SINGING KEY verification error
0x18
Error
Generic FW Validation error
0x19
Error
RSA operation fail - bootloader
0x1A
Error
CCP Passthrough operation failed - internal status
0x1B
Error
AES operation fail
0x1C
Error
CCP state save failed
0x1D
Error
CCP state restore failed
0x1E
Error
SHA256 operation fail - internal status
0x1F
Error
ZLib Decompression operation fail
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Action
PSP Boot
PHASE
PSP Boot Loader
phase (Error Post
Codes)
POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
0x20
Error
HMAC-SHA256 operation fail - internal status
0x21
Error
Booted from boot source not recognized by PSP
0x22
Error
PSP directory entry not found
0x23
Error
PSP failed to set the write enable latch
0x24
Error
PSP timed out because spirom took too long
0x25
Error
Cannot find BIOS directory
0x26
Error
SpiRom is not valid
0x27
Error
slave die has different security state from master
0x28
Error
SMI interface init failure
0x29
Error
SMI interface generic error
0x2A
Error
invalid die ID executes MCM related function
0x2B
Error
invalid MCM configuration table read from bootrom
0x2C
Error
Valid boot mode wasn't detected
0x2D
Error
NVStorage init failure
0x2E
Error
NVStorage generic error
0x2F
Error
MCM 'error' to indicate slave has more data to send
0x30
Error
MCM error if data size exceeds 32B
0x31
Error
Invalid client id for SVC MCM call
0x32
Error
MCM slave status register contains bad bits
0x33
Error
MCM call was made in a single die environment
0x34
Error
PSP secure mapped to invalid segment (should be 0x400_0000)
0x35
Error
No physical x86 cores were found on die
0x36
Error
Insufficient space for secure OS (range of free SRAM to SVC stack base)
0x37
Error
SYSHUB mapping memory target type is not supported
0x38
Error
Attempt to unmap permanently mapped TLB to PSP secure region
0x39
Error
Unable to map an SMN address to AXI space
0x3A
Error
Unable to map a SYSHUB address to AXI space
0x3B
Error
The count of CCXs or cores provided by bootrom is not consistent
0x3C
Error
Uncompressed image size doesn’t match value in compressed header
0x3D
Error
Compressed option used in case where not supported
0x3E
Error
Fuse info on all dies don’t match
0x3F
Error
PSP sent message to SMU; SMU reported an error
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Action
PSP Boot
PHASE
PSP Boot Loader
phase (Error Post
Codes)
POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
0x40
Error
Function RunPostX86ReleaseUnitTests failed in memcmp()
0x41
Error
Interface between PSP to SMU not available.
0x42
Error
Timer wait parameter too large
0x43
Error
Test harness module reported an error
0x44
Error
x86 wrote C2PMSG_0 interrupting PSP
0x45
Error
A write to an L3 register failed
0x46
Error
Mini-BL
0x47
Error
Mini-BL CCP HMAC Unit-test failed
0x48
Error
Potential stack corruption in jump to Mini BL
0x49
Error
Error in Validate and Loading AGESA APOB SVC call
0x4A
Error
Correct fuse bits for DIAG_BL loading not set
0x4B
Error
The UmcProgramKeys() function was not called by AGESA
0x4C
Error
Secure unlock error
0x4D
Error
Syshub register programming mismatch during readback
0x4E
Error
Family ID in MP0_SFUSE_SEC[7:3] not correct
0x4F
Error
An operation was invoked that can only be performed by the GM
0x50
Error
Failed to acquire host controller semaphore to claim ownership of SMB
0x51
Error
Timed out waiting for host to complete pending transactions
0x52
Error
Timed out waiting for slave to complete pending transactions
0x53
Error
Unable to kill current transaction on host
0x54
Error
One of: Illegal command
0x55
Error
An SMBus transaction collision detected
0x56
Error
Transaction failed to be started or processed by host
0x57
Error
An unsolicited SMBus interrupt was received
0x58
Error
An attempt to send an unsupported PSP-SMU message was made
0x59
Error
An error/data corruption detected on response from SMU for sent msg
0x5A
Error
MCM Steady-state unit test failed
0x5B
Error
S3 Enter failed
0x5C
Error
AGESA BL did not set PSP SMU reserved addresses via SVC call
0x5E
Error
CcxSecBisiEn not set in fuse RAM
0x5F
Error
Received an unexpected result
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Action
PSP Boot
PHASE
PSP Boot Loader
phase (Error Post
Codes)
POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
0x60
Error
VMG Storage Init failed
0x61
Error
Failure in mbedTLS user app
0x62
Error
An error occured whilst attempting to SMN map a fuse register
0x63
Error
Fuse burn sequence/operation failed due to internal SOC error
0x64
Error
Fuse sense operation timed out
0x65
Error
Fuse burn sequence/operation timed out waiting for burn done
0x66
Error
Failure status indicating that the given SecureOS has been
0x67
Error
This PSP FW was revoked
0x68
Error
The platform model/vendor id fuse is not matching the BIOS public
key token
0x69
Error
The BIOS OEM public key of the BIOS was revoked for this platform
0x6A
Error
PSP level 2 directory not match expected value.
0x6B
Error
BIOS level 2 directory not match expected value.
0x6C
Error
HVB validation failure for BIOS RTM volume (OEM public/signature
failed to validate).
0x6D
Error
Generic error indicating the CCP HAL initialization failed
0x94
Error
Knoll failed to idle correctly after being reset
0x95
Error
Bad status returned by I2CKnollCheck
0x96
Error
NACK to general call (no device on Knoll I2C bus)
0x97
Error
Null pointer passed to I2CKnollCheck
0x98
Error
Invalid device-ID found during Knoll authentication
0x99
Error
Error during Knoll/Prom key derivation
0x9A
Error
Null pointer passed to Crypto function
0x9B
Error
Error in checksum from wrapped Knoll/Prom keys
0x9C
Error
Knoll returned an invalid response to a command
0x9D
Error
Bootloader failed in Knoll Send Command function
0x9E
Error
No Knoll device found by verifying MAC
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Action
PSP Boot
PHASE
PSP Boot Loader
phase (Status
Post Codes)
POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
0xA0
Progress
Bootloader successfully entered C Main
0xA1
Progress
Master initialized C2P / slave waited for master to init C2P
0xA2
Progress
HMAC key successfully derived
0xA3
Progress
Master got Boot Mode and sent boot mode to all slaves
0xA4
Progress
SpiRom successfully initialized
0xA5
Progress
BIOS Directory successfully read from SPI to SRAM
0xA6
Progress
Early unlock check
0xA7
Progress
Inline Aes key successfully derived
0xA8
Progress
Inline-AES key programming is done
0xA9
Progress
Inline-AES key wrapper derivation is done
0xAA
Progress
Bootloader successfully loaded HW IP configuration values
0xAB
Progress
Bootloader successfully programmed MBAT table
0xAC
Progress
Bootloader successfully loaded SMU FW
0xAD
Progress
PSP and SMU configured WAFL
0xAE
Progress
User mode test harness completed successfully
0xAF
Progress
Bootloader loaded Agesa0 from SpiRom
0xB0
Progress
AGESA phase has completed
0xB1
Progress
RunPostDramTrainingTests() completed successfully
0xB2
Progress
SMU FW Successfully loaded to SMU Secure DRAM
0xB3
Progress
Sent all required boot time messages to SMU
0xB4
Progress
Validated and ran Security Gasket binary
0xB5
Progress
UMC Keys generated and programmed
0xB6
Progress
Inline AES key wrapper stored in DRAM
0xB7
Progress
Completed FW Validation step
0xB8
Progress
Completed FW Validation step
0xB9
Progress
BIOS copy from SPI to DRAM complete
0xBA
Progress
Completed FW Validation step
0xBB
Progress
BIOS load process fully complete
0xBC
Progress
Bootloader successfully release x86
0xBD
Progress
Early Secure Debug completed
0xBE
Progress
GetFWVersion command received from BIOS is completed
0xBF
Progress
SMIInfo command received from BIOS is completed
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Action
PSP Boot
PHASE
PSP Boot Loader
phase (Status
Post Codes)
POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
0xC0
Progress
Successfully entered WarmBootResume()
0xC1
Progress
Successfully copied SecureOS image to SRAM
0xC2
Progress
Successfully copied trustlets to PSP Secure Memory
0xC3
Progress
About to jump to Secure OS (SBL about to copy and jump)
0xC4
Progress
Successfully restored CCP and UMC state on S3 resume
0xC5
Progress
PSP SRAM HMAC validated by Mini BL
0xC6
Progress
About to jump to <t-base in Mini BL
0xC7
Progress
VMG ECDH unit test started
0xC8
Progress
VMG ECDH unit test passed
0xC9
Progress
VMG ECC CDH primitive unit test started
0xCA
Progress
VMG ECC CDH primitive unit test passed
0xCB
Progress
VMG SP800-108 KDF-CTR HMAC unit test started
0xCC
Progress
VMG SP800-108 KDF-CTR HMAC unit test passed
0xCD
Progress
VMG LAUNCH_* test started
0xCE
Progress
VMG LAUNCH_* test passed
0xCF
Progress
MP1 has been taken out of reset
0xD0
Progress
PSP and SMU Reserved Addresses correct
0xD1
Progress
Reached Naples steady-state WFI loop
0xD2
Progress
Knoll device successfully initialized
0xD3
Progress
32-byte RandOut successfully returned from Knoll
0xD4
Progress
32-byte MAC successfully received from Knoll.
0xD5
Progress
Knoll device verified successfully
0xD6
Progress
Done enabling power for Knoll
0xD7
Progress
Enter recovery mode due to trustlet validation fail.
0xD8
Progress
Enter recovery mode due to OS validation fail.
0xD9
Progress
Enter recovery mode due to OEM public key not found.
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Action
PHASE
PEI(Pre-EFI
Initialization)
phase
Quick VGA
DXE(Driver
Execution
Environment)
phase
Normal
boot
BDS(Boot Device
Selection) phase
POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
0x10
Progress
PEI Core Entry
0x11
Progress
PEI cache as ram CPU initial
0x15
Progress
NB Initialization before installed memory
0x19
Progress
SB Initialization before installed memory
0x32
Progress
CPU POST-Memory Initialization
0x33
Progress
CPU Cache Initialization
0x34
Progress
Application Processor(s) (AP) Initialization
0x35
Progress
BSP Selection
0x36
Progress
CPU Initialization
0x37
Progress
Pre-memory NB Initialization
0x3B
Progress
Pre-memory SB Initialization
0x4F
Progress
DXE Initial Program Load(IPL)
0x60
Progress
DXE Core Started
0x61
Progress
DXE NVRAM Initialization
0x62
Progress
SB run-time Initialization
0x63
Progress
CPU DXE Initialization
0x68
Progress
PCI HB Initialization
0x69
Progress
NB DXE Initialization
0x6A
Progress
NB DXE SMM Initialization
0x70
Progress
SB DXE Initialization
0x71
Progress
SB DXE SMM Initialization
0x72
Progress
SB DEVICES Initialization
0x78
Progress
ACPI Module Initialization
0x79
Progress
CSM Initialization
0xD0
Progress
CPU PM Structure Initialization
0x90
Progress
BDS started
0x91
Progress
Connect device event
0x92
Progress
PCI Bus Enumeration
0x93
Progress
PCI Bus Enumeration
0x94
Progress
PCI Bus Enumeration
0x95
Progress
PCI Bus Enumeration
0x96
Progress
PCI Bus Enumeration
0x97
Progress
Console outout connect event
0x98
Progress
Console input connect event
0x99
Progress
AMI Super IO start
0x9A
Progress
AMI USB Driver Initialization
0x9B
Progress
AMI USB Driver Initialization
0x9C
Progress
AMI USB Driver Initialization
0x9D
Progress
AMI USB Driver Initialization
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Action
PHASE
BDS(Boot Device
Selection) phase
Normal
boot
Operating system
phase
POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
0xb2
Progress
Legacy Option ROM Initialization
0xb3
Progress
Reset system
0xb4
Progress
USB hotplug
0xb6
Progress
NVRAM clean up
0xb7
Progress
NVRAM configuration reset
0xA0
Progress
IDE, AHCI Initialization
0xA1
Progress
IDE, AHCI Initialization
0xA2
Progress
IDE, AHCI Initialization
0xA3
Progress
IDE, AHCI Initialization
0x00~0xFF
Progress
Wait BMC ready
0xA8
Progress
BIOS Setup Utility password verify
0xA9
Progress
BIOS Setup Utility start
0xAB
Progress
BIOS Setup Utility input wait
0xAD
Progress
Ready to boot event
0xAE
Progress
Legacy boot event
0xAA
Progress
APIC mode
0xAC
Progress
PIC mode
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AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series processors
Action
SEC Start
up
PSP Boot
PHASE
Security Phase
PSP Boot Loader
phase (Error Post
Codes)
POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
0x01
Progress
First post code
0x02
Progress
Load BSP microcode
0x03
Progress
Perform early platform Initialization
0x04
Progress
Set cache as ram for PEI phase
0x05
Progress
Establish Stack
0x06
Progress
CPU Early Initialization
0x00
error
General - Success
0x01
error
Generic Error Code
0x02
error
Generic Memory Error
0x03
error
Buffer Overflow
0x04
error
Invalid Parameter(s)
0x05
error
Invalid Data Length
0x06
error
Data Alignment Error
0x07
error
Null Pointer Error
0x08
error
Unsupported Function
0x09
error
Invalid Service ID
0x0A
error
Invalid Address
0x0B
error
Out of Resource Error
0x0C
error
Timeout
0x0D
error
data abort exception
0x0E
error
prefetch abort exception
0x0F
error
Out of Boundary Condition Reached
0x10
error
Data corruption
0x11
error
Invalid command
0x12
error
The package type provided by BR is incorrect
0x13
error
Failed to retrieve FW header during FW validation
0x14
error
Key size not supported
0x15
error
Agesa0 verification error
0x16
error
SMU FW verification error
0x17
error
OEM SINGING KEY verification error
0x18
error
Generic FW Validation error
0x19
error
RSA operation fail - bootloader
0x1A
error
CCP Passthrough operation failed - internal status
0x1B
error
AES operation fail
0x1C
error
CCP state save failed
0x1D
error
CCP state restore failed
0x1E
error
SHA256/384 operation fail - internal status
0x1F
error
ZLib Decompression operation fail
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Action
PSP Boot
PHASE
PSP Boot Loader
phase (Error Post
Codes)
POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
0x20
error
HMAC-SHA256/384 operation fail - internal status
0x21
error
Booted from boot source not recognized by PSP
0x22
error
PSP directory entry not found
0x23
error
PSP failed to set the write enable latch
0x24
error
PSP timed out because spirom took too long
0x25
error
Cannot find BIOS directory
0x26
error
SpiRom is not valid
0x27
error
slave die has different security state from master
0x28
error
SMI interface init failure
0x29
error
SMI interface generic error
0x2A
error
invalid die ID executes MCM related function
0x2B
error
invalid MCM configuration table read from bootrom
0x2C
error
Valid boot mode wasn't detected
0x2D
error
NVStorage init failure
0x2E
error
NVStorage generic error
0x2F
error
MCM 'error' to indicate slave has more data to send
0x30
error
MCM error if data size exceeds 32B
0x31
error
Invalid client id for SVC MCM call
0x32
error
MCM slave status register contains bad bits
0x33
error
MCM call was made in a single die environment
0x34
error
PSP secure mapped to invalid segment (should be 0x400_0000)
0x35
error
No physical x86 cores were found on die
0x36
error
Insufficient space for secure OS (range of free SRAM to SVC stack base)
0x37
error
SYSHUB mapping memory target type is not supported
0x38
error
Attempt to unmap permanently mapped TLB to PSP secure region
0x39
error
Unable to map an SMN address to AXI space
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Action
PSP Boot
PHASE
PSP Boot Loader
phase (Error Post
Codes)
POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
0x3A
error
Unable to map a SYSHUB address to AXI space
0x3B
error
The count of CCXs or cores provided by bootrom is not consistent
0x3C
error
Uncompressed image size doesn't match value in compressed header
0x3D
error
Compressed option used in case where not supported
0x3E
error
Fuse info on all dies don't match
0x3F
error
PSP sent message to SMU; SMU reported an error
0x40
error
Function RunPostX86ReleaseUnitTests failed in memcmp()
0x41
error
Interface between PSP to SMU not available.
0x42
error
Timer wait parameter too large
0x43
error
Test harness module reported an error
0x44
error
x86 wrote C2PMSG_0 interrupting PSP, but the command has an
invalid format
0x45
error
Failed to read from SPI the Bios Directory or Bios Combo Directory
0x46
error
Mini-BL, validation of the PSP SRAM image failed on HMAC compare
0x47
error
Failed to read the combo bios header
0x48
error
Potential stack corruption in jump to Mini BL
0x49
error
Error in Validate and Loading AGESA APOB SVC call
0x4A
error
Correct fuse bits for DIAG_BL loading not set
0x4B
error
The UmcProgramKeys() function was not called by AGESA
0x4C
error
Unconditional Unlock based on serial numbers failure
0x4D
error
Syshub register programming mismatch during readback
0x4E
error
Family ID in MP0_SFUSE_SEC[7:3] not correct
0x4F
error
An operation was invoked that can only be performed by the GM
0x50
error
Failed to acquire host controller semaphore to claim ownership of SMB
0x51
error
Timed out waiting for host to complete pending transactions
0x52
error
Timed out waiting for slave to complete pending transactions
0x53
error
Unable to kill current transaction on host, to force idle
0x54
error
One of: Illegal command, Unclaimed cycle, or Host time out
0x55
error
An smbus transaction collision detected, operation restarted
0x56
error
Transaction failed to be started or processed by host, or not completed
0x57
error
An unsolicited smbus interrupt was received
0x58
error
An attempt to send an unsupported PSP-SMU message was made
0x59
error
An error/data corruption detected on response from SMU for sent msg
0x5A
error
MCM Steady-state unit test failed
0x5B
error
S3 Enter failed
0x5C
error
AGESA BL did not set PSP SMU reserved addresses via SVC call
0x5E
error
CcxSecBisiEn not set in fuse RAM
0x5F
error
Received an unexpected result
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Action
PSP Boot
PHASE
PSP Boot Loader
phase (Error Post
Codes)
POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
0x60
error
VMG Storage Init failed
0x61
error
failure in mbedTLS user app
0x62
error
An error occured whilst attempting to SMN map a fuse register
0x63
error
Fuse burn sequence/operation failed due to internal SOC error
0x64
error
Fuse sense operation timed out
0x65
error
Fuse burn sequence/operation timed out waiting for burn done
0x66
error
The PMU FW Public key certificate loading or authentication fails
0x67
error
This PSP FW was revoked
0x68
error
The platform model/vendor id fuse is not matching the BIOS public
key token
0x69
error
The BIOS OEM public key of the BIOS was revoked for this platform
0x6A
error
PSP level 2 directory not match expected value.
0x6B
error
BIOS level 2 directory not match expected value.
0x6C
error
Reset image not found
0x6D
error
Generic error indicating the CCP HAL initialization failed
0x6E
error
failure to copy NVRAM to DRAM.
0x6F
error
Invalid key usage flag
0x71
error
RSMU signaled a security violation
0x72
error
Error programming the WAFL PCS registers
0x73
error
Error setting wafl PCS threshold value
0x74
error
Error loading OEM trustlets
0x75
error
Recovery mode accross all dies is not sync'd
0x76
error
Uncorrectable WAFL error detected
0x77
error
Fatal MP1 error detected
0x78
error
Bootloader failed to find OEM signature
0x79
error
Error copying BIOS to DRAM
0x7A
error
Error validating BIOS image signature
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Action
PSP Boot
PHASE
PSP Boot Loader
phase (Status
Post Codes)
POST CODE
TYPE
0x7B
error
DESCRIPTION
0x7C
error
Platform Vendor ID and/or Model ID binding violation
0x7D
error
Bootloader detects BIOS request boot from SPI-ROM, which is
unsupported for PSB.
0x7E
error
Requested fuse is already blown, reblow will cause ASIC malfunction
0x7F
error
Error with actual fusing operation
0x80
error
(Local Master PSP on P1 socket) Error reading fuse info
0x81
error
(Local Master PSP on P1 socket) Platform Vendor ID and/or Model ID
binding violation
0x82
error
(Local Master PSP on P1 socket) Requested fuse is already blown,
reblow will cause ASIC malfunction
0x83
error
(Local Master PSP on P1 socket) Error with actual fusing operation
0x84
error
SEV FW Rollback attempt is detected
0x85
error
/ SEV download FW command fail to broadcase and clear the IsInSRAM
field on slave dies
0x86
error
Agesa error injection failure
0x87
error
Uncorrectable TWIX error detected
0x88
error
Error programming the TWIX PCS registers
0x89
error
Error setting TWIX PCS threshold value
0x8A
error
SW CCP queue is full, cannot add more entries
0x8B
error
CCP command description syntax error detected from input
0x8C
error
Return value stating that the command has not yet be scheduled
0x8D
error
The command is scheduled and being worked on
0x8E
error
The DXIO PHY SRAM Public key certificate loading or authentication
fails
0x8F
error
fTPM binary size exceeds limit allocated in Private DRAM, need to
increase the limit
0x90
error
The TWIX link for a particular CCD is not trained Fatal error
0x91
error
Security check failed (not all dies are in same security state)
0x92
error
FW type mismatch between the requested FW type and the FW type
embedded in the FW binary header
0x93
error
SVC call input parameter address violation
0x94
error
Knoll failed to idle correctly after being reset
0x95
error
Bad status returned by I2CKnollCheck
0x96
error
NACK to general call (no device on Knoll I2C bus)
0x97
error
Null pointer passed to I2CKnollCheck
0x98
error
Invalid device-ID found during Knoll authentication
0x99
error
Error during Knoll/Prom key derivation
0x9A
error
Null pointer passed to Crypto function
0x9B
error
Error in checksum from wrapped Knoll/Prom keys
0x9C
error
Knoll returned an invalid response to a command
0x9D
error
Bootloader failed in Knoll Send Command function
0x9E
error
No Knoll device found by verifying MAC
0x9F
error
The maximum allowable error post code
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Action
PHASE
PEI(Pre-EFI
Initialization)
phase
Quick VGA
DXE(Driver
Execution
Environment)
phase
POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
0x10
Progress
PEI Core Entry
0x11
Progress
PEI cache as ram CPU initial
0x15
Progress
NB Initialization before installed memory
0x19
Progress
SB Initialization before installed memory
0x32
Progress
CPU POST-Memory Initialization
0x33
Progress
CPU Cache Initialization
0x34
Progress
Application Processor(s) (AP) Initialization
0x35
Progress
BSP Selection
0x36
Progress
CPU Initialization
0x37
Progress
Pre-memory NB Initialization
0x3B
Progress
Pre-memory SB Initialization
0x4F
Progress
DXE Initial Program Load(IPL)
0x60
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DXE Core Started
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DXE NVRAM Initialization
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SB run-time Initialization
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CPU DXE Initialization
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PCI HB Initialization
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NB DXE Initialization
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NB DXE SMM Initialization
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SB DXE Initialization
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SB DXE SMM Initialization
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SB DEVICES Initialization
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ACPI Module Initialization
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CSM Initialization
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CPU PM Structure Initialization
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BDS(Boot Device
Selection) phase
Normal boot
Operating system
phase
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POST CODE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
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Progress
BDS started
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Progress
Connect device event
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Progress
PCI Bus Enumeration
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PCI Bus Enumeration
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Progress
PCI Bus Enumeration
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Progress
PCI Bus Enumeration
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Progress
PCI Bus Enumeration
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Progress
Console outout connect event
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Progress
Console input connect event
0x99
Progress
AMI Super IO start
0x9A
Progress
AMI USB Driver Initialization
0x9B
Progress
AMI USB Driver Initialization
0x9C
Progress
AMI USB Driver Initialization
0x9D
Progress
AMI USB Driver Initialization
0xb2
Progress
Legacy Option ROM Initialization
0xb3
Progress
Reset system
0xb4
Progress
USB hotplug
0xb6
Progress
NVRAM clean up
0xb7
Progress
NVRAM configuration reset
0xA0
Progress
IDE, AHCI Initialization
0xA1
Progress
IDE, AHCI Initialization
0xA2
Progress
IDE, AHCI Initialization
0xA3
Progress
IDE, AHCI Initialization
0x00~0xFF
Progress
Wait BMC ready
0xA8
Progress
BIOS Setup Utility password verify
0xA9
Progress
BIOS Setup Utility start
0xAB
Progress
BIOS Setup Utility input wait
0xAD
Progress
Ready to boot event
0xAE
Progress
Legacy boot event
0xAA
Progress
APIC mode
0xAC
Progress
PIC mode
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
Hardware Information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have
to perform when installing or removing system components.
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2.1
Chassis cover
Removing the rear cover
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1.
Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the rear cover with a Phillips screwdriver.
2.
Push the buttons on both sides to release the rear cover from the chassis.
3.
Slide the rear cover towards the rear panel to disengage it from the chassis.
4.
Lift the rear cover from the chassis.
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Removing the mid cover
1.
Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the mid cover with a Phillips screwdriver.
2.
Push the buttons on both sides to release the mid cover from the chassis.
3.
Slide the mid cover towards the rear panel to disengage it from the chassis.
4.
Lift the mid cover from the chassis.
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Air ducts
Standard model
To remove the air ducts:
1.
Remove the two (2) screws from the chassis.
2.
Gently lift the air ducts vertically out of the chassis.
To install the air ducts:
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1.
Align the air ducts along the edges of the DIMM slots, then place the air ducts in the
chassis, and ensure they are fitted firmly into the chassis.
2.
Secure the air ducts to the chassis with the two (2) screws.
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GPU model
To remove the air ducts:
1.
Remove the four (4) screws from the chassis.
2.
Gently lift the air ducts vertically out of the chassis.
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To install the air ducts:
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1.
Align the air ducts along the edges of the DIMM slots, then place the air ducts in the
chassis, and ensure they are fitted firmly into the chassis.
2.
Secure the air ducts to the chassis with the four (4) screws.
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2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket SP3 designed for the AMD EPYC™
7002 Series.
2.3.1
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Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
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Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
Socket SP3.
•
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
Installing the CPU and heatsink
To install the CPU and heatsink:
1.
Remove the rear cover. For more information, see the section Chassis cover.
2.
Remove the air ducts. For more information, see the section Air ducts.
3.
Loosen each screw one by one in the
sequence shown on the socket to open
the load plate.
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4.
Slightly lift open the rail frame.
Load plate
Rail frame
External cap
5.
Slide the external cap out of the rail
frame.
External cap
Rail frame
PnP cap
6.
Slide the carrier frame with CPU into the
rail frame, then remove the PnP cap.
The carrier frame with CPU fits in only
one correct orientation. DO NOT force
the carrier frame with CPU into the
rail frame.
Carrier frame
with CPU
Rail frame
PnP cap
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7.
Gently push the rail frame just enough
to let it sit on top of the CPU socket.
Carrier frame
with CPU
8.
Close the load plate just enough to let
it sit on top of the CPU, then secure
each screw one by one in the sequence
shown on the socket to completely
secure the load plate.
The load plate screws are
T20 models. A torque value of
16.1±1.2 kgf-cm (14.0±1.0 lbf-in) is
recommended.
9.
Twist each of the four screws with a
screwdriver just enough to attach the
heatsink to the motherboard. When the
four screws are attached, tighten them
one by one in the sequence shown in
the illustration to completely secure the
heatsink.
The heatsink screws are T20 models.
A torque value of 16.1±1.2 kgf-cm
(14.0±1.0 lbf-in) is recommended.
10.
Reinstall the air ducts to complete the
CPU and heatsink installation. For more
information, refer to section Air ducts.
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2.4
System memory
2.4.1
Overview
The motherboard comes with 32 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets:
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2.4.2
Memory Configurations
You may install 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB RDIMMs into the DIMM sockets. If you are not sure
on which slots to install the DIMMS, you can use the recommended memory configuration in
this section for reference.
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Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs.
•
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is
recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
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Start installing the DIMMs into the second slots (such as DIMM_A2 , DIMM_B2, etc.)
Recommended dual CPU configuration
DIMMs
2
DIMM_P2
DIMM_P1
DIMM_O2
DIMM_O1
DIMM_N2
DIMM_N1
DIMM_M2
DIMM_M1
DIMM_I1
DIMM_I2
DIMM_J1
DIMM_J2
DIMM_K1
DIMM_K2
DIMM_L1
DIMM_L2
DIMM_H2
DIMM_H1
DIMM_G2
DIMM_G1
DIMM_F2
DIMM_F1
DIMM_E2
DIMM_E1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2
DIMM_C1
DIMM_C2
DIMM_D1
DIMM_D2
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2.4.3
Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket
Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system
components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the
components.
1.
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the
retaining clip outward.
2.
Align a DIMM on the socket such that
the notch on the DIMM matches the
DIMM slot key on the socket.
DIMM notch
DIMM slot key
Unlocked retaining clip
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into
a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.
3.
Hold the DIMM by both of its ends
then insert the DIMM vertically into the
socket. Apply force to both ends of the
DIMM simultaneously until the retaining
clips snaps back into place.
Ensure that the DIMM is sitting firmly on
the DIMM slot.
Locked Retaining Clip
Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage.
2.4.4
Removing a DIMM
1.
Remove the top cover. For more
information, see the section 2.1
Chassis cover.
2.
Simultaneously press the retaining clips
outward to unlock the DIMM.
3.
Remove the DIMM from the socket.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM
might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
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2.5
Storage devices
The system supports twelve (12) SATA/SAS and eight (8) NVMe storage devices. The
storage device installed on the storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS/
NVMe ports via the backplane (SATA/SAS storage devices require an optional ASUS PIKE II
card).
1
2
3
4
RESET
Tray 1-8 Hybrid mode
Support NVMe/SATA/SAS
Tray 9-12
Support SATA/SAS
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Select Pike/Expander card to enable SATA/SAS support on Tray 1-12.
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CPU 1 Support: 12 x SATA/SAS (Tray1-12) or 4 x NVMe (Tray1-4) + 8 x SATA/SAS
(Tray5-12).
CPU 2 Support: 4 x NVMe (Tray5-8).
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To install a 3.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device:
1.
Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the
bay.
Tray lever
2.
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Spring lock
Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the
storage device tray out of the bay.
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3.
Place the storage device tray on a
flat and stable surface.
4.
Prepare the 3.5” storage device and
the bundled set of screws.
5.
Place the 3.5” storage device into the
tray then secure it with four screws.
6.
Carefully insert the tray and push it
all the way to the depth of the bay
(A). Lock the secure tab to secure
the drive tray in place (B).
7.
Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install the
other 3.5” storage devices.
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To install a 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device:
1.
Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the
bay.
Tray lever
2.
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Spring lock
Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the
storage device tray out of the bay.
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3.
Place the storage device tray on a
flat and stable surface.
4.
Prepare the 2.5” storage device and
the bundled set of screws.
5.
Place the 2.5” storage device into the
tray then secure it with four screws.
6.
Carefully insert the tray and push it
all the way to the depth of the bay
(A). Lock the secure tab to secure
the drive tray in place (B).
7.
Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install the
other 2.5” storage devices.
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2.6
Expansion slot
The barebone server comes with four pre-installed riser cards to support eight PCIe slots and
one OCP Mezzanine slot on board.
Standard model / GPU model
Riser card 4
Riser card 2
Riser card 3
Riser card 1
OCP 3.0 Adapter
Standard model with rear bay
2 x 2.5” Storage bays
Riser card 2
Riser card 3
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Riser card 1
OCP 3.0 Adapter
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.6.1
Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1
To install an expansion card to the riser card bracket 1:
1.
Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis.
2.
Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards
to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.
3.
Remove the cable from the riser card bracket.
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4.
Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.
5.
Flip the metal bracket lock open.
6.
Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket.
7.
Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the PCIE expansion card to the riser card
bracket.
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8.
Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket.
9.
Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard.
10.
Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
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2.6.2
Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2
To install an expansion card on the riser card bracket 2:
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1.
Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis.
2.
Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card to the motherboard.
3.
Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards
to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.
4.
Remove the cable from the riser card bracket.
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5.
Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.
6.
Flip the metal bracket lock open.
7.
Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket.
8.
Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the PCIE expansion card to the riser card
bracket.
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9.
Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket.
10.
Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard.
11.
Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
12.
Secure the riser card to the motherboard with the thumbscrew.
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2.6.3
Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3
To install an expansion card on the riser card bracket 3:
1.
Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis.
2.
Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card to the motherboard.
3.
Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards
to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.
4.
Remove the cable from the riser card bracket.
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5.
Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.
6.
Flip the metal bracket lock open.
7.
Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket.
8.
Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the PCIE expansion card to the riser card
bracket.
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9.
Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket.
10.
Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard.
11.
Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
12.
Secure the riser card to the motherboard with the thumbscrew.
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2.6.4
Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 4
To install an expansion card to the riser card bracket 4:
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1.
Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis.
2.
Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards
to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.
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3.
Flip the riser card bracket over and remove metal bracket.
4.
Install the expansion card to your riser card bracket.
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5.
Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard.
6.
Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
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2.6.5
Installing an OCP 3.0 slot baseboard and OCP 3.0
card to the riser card bracket
We recommend you install the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard to the PCIE2 slot on the riser card
bracket 1.
1.
Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis.
2.
Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards
to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.
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3.
Remove the cable from the riser card bracket.
4.
Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.
5.
Flip the metal bracket lock open.
6.
Install the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard to the PCIE2 slot on the riser card bracket.
7.
Connect the cables.
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8.
Insert the OCP 3.0 card to the OCP 3.0 slot from the rear of the riser card bracket, and
make sure the OCP 3.0 card is seated securely in the OCP 3.0 slot.
9.
Once your OCP 3.0 card is installed, flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the OCP
3.0 slot baseboard to the riser card bracket.
10.
Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket.
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Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard.
12.
Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
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2.6.6
Installing an ethernet expansion card to the riser card
bracket
The pre-installed riser card bracket can support a 4-port or 2-port ethernet expansion card.
Do not install the 4-port ethernet expansion card if you wish to install the external rear fan.
To install a 4-port or 2-port ethernet expansion card on the riser card bracket:
1.
Follow steps 1-2 of Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket 4 to
remove the riser card bracket from the chassis.
2.
Flip the riser card bracket over and insert the 4-port or 2-port ethernet expansion
card to the PCIE_LAN1 slot (A) on the riser card bracket, then secure it using two (2)
screws (B).
2-port Ethernet expansion card
3.
4-port Ethernet expansion card
Follow steps 5-6 of Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket 4 to install
the riser card bracket to the chassis.
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2.6.7
Installing GPU cards (on selected models)
To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 1:
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1.
Loosen the thumbscrew securing
the riser card bracket to the
chassis.
2.
Lift the riser card out of the
chassis by firmly holding it by
the tab and pulling it upwards to
detach it from the PCIE slot on
the motherboard.
3.
Disconnect the cable from the
riser card bracket.
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4.
Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.
5.
Prepare the GPU card.
6.
Connect the power cable to the GPU card, and ensure to place the cable through the
opening of the GPU air duct.
7.
Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws.
8.
Flip the metal bracket lock open.
9.
Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket.
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10.
Prepare the other GPU card.
11.
Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket.
12.
Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws.
13.
Connect the power cable to the GPU card.
14.
Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the GPU cards to the riser card bracket.
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15.
Reconnect the cable to the riser
card bracket.
16.
Install the riser card bracket and
the GPU cards assembly into the
PCIE slot on the motherboard.
Ensure that the golden
connectors of the riser card
bracket is firmly seated in place.
17.
Secure the riser card bracket to
the chassis with the thumbscrew.
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To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 2:
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1.
Loosen the thumbscrew securing
the riser card bracket to the
chassis.
2.
Lift the riser card out of the
chassis by firmly holding it by
the tab and pulling it upwards to
detach it from the PCIE slot on
the motherboard.
3.
Disconnect the cable from the
riser card bracket.
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4.
Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.
5.
Prepare the GPU card.
6.
Connect the power cable to the GPU card, and ensure to place the cable through the
opening of the GPU air duct
7.
Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws.
8.
Flip the metal bracket lock open.
9.
Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket.
10.
Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the GPU card to the riser card bracket.
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11.
Reconnect the cable to the riser
card bracket.
12.
Install the riser card bracket and
the GPU card assembly into the
PCIE slot on the motherboard.
Ensure that the golden
connectors of the riser card
bracket is firmly seated in place.
13.
Secure the riser card bracket to
the chassis with the thumbscrew.
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To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 3:
1.
Loosen the thumbscrew securing
the riser card bracket to the
chassis.
2.
Lift the riser card out of the
chassis by firmly holding it by
the tab and pulling it upwards to
detach it from the PCIE slot on
the motherboard.
3.
Disconnect the cable from the
riser card bracket.
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4.
Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.
5.
Prepare the GPU card.
6.
Connect the power cable to the GPU card, and ensure to place the cable through the
opening of the GPU air duct
7.
Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws.
8.
Flip the metal bracket lock open.
9.
Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket.
10.
Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the GPU card to the riser card bracket.
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11.
Reconnect the cable to the riser
card bracket.
12.
Install the riser card bracket and
the GPU card assembly into the
PCIE slot on the motherboard.
Ensure that the golden
connectors of the riser card
bracket is firmly seated in place.
13.
Secure the riser card bracket to
the chassis with the thumbscrew.
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2.6.8
Installing an ASUS PIKE II card
You can replace the pre-installed ASUS PIKE II card to support SAS storage devices in your
server system.
To remove the pre-installed ASUS PIKE II card:
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1.
Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis.
2.
Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards
to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.
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3.
Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.
4.
Flip the metal bracket lock open.
5.
Remove the ASUS PIKE II card from the riser card bracket.
6.
Remove the mini SAS HD cables from the ASUS PIKE II card.
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To install an ASUS PIKE II card:
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1.
Prepare the new ASUS PIKE II card.
2.
Insert the ASUS PIKE II card to the PCIe slot on the riser card bracket.
3.
Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the ASUS PIKE II card to the riser card
bracket.
4.
Connect the mini SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card.
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5.
Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard.
6.
Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.
7.
Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket.
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2.6.9
Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards
To install an M.2 (NGFF) card:
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1.
Locate the M.2 connectors (NGFF1 or NGFF2) on the motherboard.
2.
(optional) Remove the stand screw and screw.
3.
Select an appropriate screw hole on the motherboard for your M.2 card, then secure
the stand to the motherboard.
4.
Insert the M.2 into the M.2 (NGFF) slot, then secure it using the screw removed
previously.
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2.6.10
Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1.
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for
information on BIOS setup.
2.
Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables.
3.
Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Standard Interrupt assignments
IRQ
Priority
0
1
System Timer
Standard function
1
2
Keyboard Controller
2
-
Programmable Interrupt
3*
11
Communications Port (COM2)
4*
12
Communications Port (COM1)
5*
13
--
6
14
Floppy Disk Controller
7*
15
--
8
3
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9*
4
ACPI Mode when used
10*
5
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11*
6
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12*
7
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13
8
Numeric Data Processor
14*
9
Primary IDE Channel
15*
10
Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
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Cable connections
•
The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to
disconnect these cables unless you are going to remove pre‑installed components to
install additional devices.
•
Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors.
Pre-connected system cables
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1.
4-pin BPPWR1 power connector (connected to backplane)
2.
8-pin BPPWR2 power connector (connected to backplane)
3.
8-pin VGA power connectors (connected to Graphics card, on selected models)
4.
Panel connector (connected to front I/O board)
5.
System fan connectors (from motherboard FAN1-8 to system fans)
6.
SLMPCIE3, SLMPCIE4, SLMPCIE9, SLMPCIE10 Slim PCIe connectors
(connected to backplane)
7.
SLMPCIE1, SLMPCIE2, SLMPCIE5, SLMPCIE6, SLMPCIE7, SLMPCIE8
Slim PCIe connectors (connected to PCIe riser card)
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SATA/SAS backplane cabling
Standard model
Connects to mini-SAS HD
connectors on the motherboard
Connects to Slim
PCIe connectors on
the motherboard
Connects to Slim
PCIe connectors on
the motherboard
Connects to Slim PCIe
Connects to Slim PCIe
connectors on the Tri-mode connectors on the Tri-mode
expanson card
expanson card
Connects to Slim
PCIe connectors on
the motherboard
Connects to Slim PCIe
connectors on the motherboard
Connects to mini-SAS HD
connectors on the rear bay
(optional)
Backplane connector
Cable
Connect to
SLIMPCIE1
Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe
SLMPCIE3 on motherboard
SLIMPCIE_P3 & SLIMPCIE_P4
Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe
SLMPCIE4 on motherboard
SLIMPCIE3
Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe
SLMPCIE9 on motherboard
SLIMPCIE4
Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe
SLMPCIE10 on motherboard
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GPU model
Connects to mini-SAS HD
connectors on the motherboard
Connects to Slim
PCIe connectors on
the motherboard
Connects to Slim
PCIe connectors on
the motherboard
Connects to Slim PCIe
Connects to Slim PCIe
connectors on the Tri-mode connectors on the Tri-mode
expanson card
expanson card
Connects to Slim
PCIe connectors on
the motherboard
Connects to Slim PCIe
connectors on the motherboard
Connects to mini-SAS HD
connectors on the rear bay
(optional)
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Backplane connector
Cable
Connect to
SLIMPCIE1
Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe
SLMPCIE3 on motherboard
SLIMPCIE_P3 & SLIMPCIE_P4
Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe
SLMPCIE4 on motherboard
SLIMPCIE3
Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe
SLMPCIE9 on motherboard
SLIMPCIE4
Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe
SLMPCIE10 on motherboard
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2.9
Removable/optional components
This section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the
following components:
1.
System fans
2.
Redundant power supply module
Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.
You may need to remove previously installed component or factory shipped components
when installing optional components.
2.9.1
System fans
To remove the system fans:
1.
Locate the fan you want to replace.
2.
Press the retaining clip (A) and lift upward (B) to remove the fan.
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To reinstall the system fans:
1.
Prepare the fan with the same model and size.
2.
Install the fan to the fan cage.
The fan can only be installed in one direction. If the fan cannot be installed, turn it around
and try again.
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To install the external rear fan:
1.
Use a screwdriver to pry open the slot.
Do not install the 4-port ethernet expansion card if you wish to install the external rear fan.
2.
Prepare the rear external fan.
3.
Connect the cable of the rear external fan to the motherboard through the open slot.
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4.
Align and place the rear external fan on the chassis.
5.
Secure the rear external fan to the chassis with the thumbscrews.
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2.9.2
Redundant power supply module
To replace a failed redundant power supply module:
1.
Lift up the power supply module lever.
Module lever
2.
Hold the power supply module lever
and press the PSU latch, then pull the
power supply module out of the system
chassis.
Module lever
3.
Prepare the replacement power supply
module.
4.
Insert the replacement power supply
module into the chassis then push it
inwards until the latch locks into place.
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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
3.1
Tool-less Friction Rail Kit
The tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the server rack
without the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that
can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server.
The tool-less rail kit package includes:
Set of screws
Fixing latches
Rail components (screws included)
Latch screws
Rail Washers
Rail screws
Tool-less rack rail
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3.2
Installing the tool-less rack rail
To install the tool-less rack rails into the rack:
1.
Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server using the set of latch
screws.
The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. Refer to your server
user manual for details.
2.
Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite
positions on the rack.
A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the
bottom.
1U
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3.
Secure the rail components to the rail using the bundled screws.
4.
Press the spring lock (A) then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes
on the rack post.
5.
Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole
on the rack post. Extend the rack rail, if necessary.
6.
(Optional) Use the rail screw and rail washer (B) that comes with the kit to secure the
rack rail to the rack post.
7.
Perform steps 3 to 5 for the other rack rail.
Ensure that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place.
8.
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.
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3.3
Rail kit dimensions
43.6mm
900mm
43.6mm
589mm
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Cable management arm
(optional for 1200 mm rack rails)
You can install an additional cable management arm (CMA) to the rack rails to help you
manage the cables from your server system. The CMA is designed with movable parts that
allow you to move the server system along the rack rail without the need to remove the CMA.
Outer receptor
Hook and loop fasteners
Inner receptor
Pivot receptor
Cable fasteners
3.4.1
Attaching the cable management arm
Installing the cable management arm
To install the cable management arm:
1.
Install the rack rails into the rack.
Refer to section 3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit for the steps on installing the rack rails into
the rack.
2.
Press the round button on the pivot receptor, then rotate the pivot receptor to the left or
right for a left pivot configuration or right pivot configuration.
Left pivot configuration
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3.
Align the three receptors on the CMA with the connectors on the rack rails.
Intermediate rail connector
Pivot receptor
Inner rail connector (hidden)
Inner receptor
Intermediate
rail connector
Outer receptor
The installation steps in this section uses a Left pivot configuration as an example, the
installation steps for a Right pivot configuration is similar.
4.
Align and connect the inner
receptor on the CMA with the
connector on the inner rail.
5.
Align and connect the outer
receptor on the CMA with the
connector on the intermediate
rail.
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6.
Align and connect the pivot receptor on the CMA with the connector on the other
intermediate rail.
7.
Pass the cables from the server system through the hook and loop fasteners and the
cable fasteners on the CMA to complete.
Hook and loop fasteners
Cable fasteners
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
Motherboard Information
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief
descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
4
4.1
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Motherboard layout
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
Layout contents
Jumpers
Page
1.
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)
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2.
VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)
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3.
LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1)
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4.
Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1)
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5.
DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1)
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6.
IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1)
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7.
Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1)
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8.
System select setting (3-pin SYS_SEL1)
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Onboard LEDs
Page
1.
Standby Power LED (SBPWR1)
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2.
Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1)
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3.
Message LED (MESLED1)
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Internal connectors
Page
1.
Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2)
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2.
Slim PCIe connector (SLIMPCIE1-10)
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3.
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin U2_67)
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4.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (U31G1_34; U31G1_5)
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5.
Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1)
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6.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
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7.
System fan connectors (6-pin FRNT_FAN1-8; 6-pin REAR_FAN1-2)
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8.
TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1)
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9.
M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1-2)
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10. Back panel power connector (4-pin BPPWR1, BPPWR4; 8-pin BPPWR2-3)
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11. VGA power connector (8-pin VGAPWR1-4)
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12. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1)
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13. Micro SD card slot (MSD1)
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14. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL1; 14-1 pin PANEL2)
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15. Storage device activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
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2
16. I C connector (10-1 pin BP_I2C1)
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17. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1)
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18. CPLD JTAG1 connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1)
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19. Liquid connector (12-1 pin LIQUID_CONN1)
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20. SLMPCIE SGPIO connector (6-1 pin SLMPCIE5_SGPIO1)
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1.
Jumpers
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can
clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the
CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1.
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2.
Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins 2–3
for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.
3.
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4.
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to
clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.
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2.
VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2
to activate the VGA feature.
3.
LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1)
This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI function to use.
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4.
Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1)
This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this
BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.
5.
DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1)
This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the
DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0).
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6.
IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1)
This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.
7.
Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function.
This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT
allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.
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8.
System select setting (3-pin SYS_SEL1)
This jumper is for toggling between RS700A-E11 or RS720A-E11 configurations.
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4.3
1.
Internal LEDs
Standby Power LED (SBPWR1)
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or
plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of
the onboard LED.
2.
Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1)
The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional.
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3.
Message LED (MESLED1)
This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated.
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4.4
1.
Internal connectors
Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2)
This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the
storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four
devices.
2.
Slim PCIe connector (SLIMPCIE1-10)
Connects the PCIe signal to the front riser card or NVMe port on the backplane.
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3.
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin U2_67)
This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to the connector,
and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The
USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps
connection speed.
The USB port module is purchased separately.
4.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (U31G1_34; U31G1_5)
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2
Gen 1 ports on the front panel. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector provides data transfer
speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The Type-A connector allows you to directly connect a USB
flash drive.
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5.
Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1)
These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or
microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends
a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting
is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the function.
6.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The COM module is purchased separately.
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7.
System fan connectors (6-pin FRNT_FAN1-8; 6-pin REAR_FAN1-2)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 0.8A–1.0A (12 W max.) or a total of 6.4
A–8.0 A (96 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the
motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of
the connector.
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT
place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
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8.
TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely
store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
9.
M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1-2)
These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices.
This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA
interface.
The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately.
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10.
Back panel power connector (4-pin BPPWR1, BPPWR4; 8-pin BPPWR2-3)
These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to the back panel. The
power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find
the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
DO NOT connect VGA cards to these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot errors
and permanent damage to your motherboard or device.
11.
VGA power connectors (8-pin VGAPWR1-4)
These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to the VGA card. The
power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find
the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
DO NOT connect the back panel to these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot
errors and permanent damage to your motherboard or device.
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12.
VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1)
This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.
13.
Micro SD card slot (MSD1)
Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC).
Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add
or remove a Memory Card, then reboot the system to access the Memory Card.
Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you use
only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory
card, or both.
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14.
System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL1; 14-1 pin PANEL2)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
•
System power LED (POWERLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED
cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system
power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
•
Message LED (2-pin MLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message
LED. The message LED is controlled by the BMC to indicate an abnormal event
occurrence.
•
Locator LED connector (BMCLOCLED, LOCLED)
This connector allows you to connect the Locator LED. The Location LED helps visually
locate and identify the server in error on a server rack.
•
Power Button/Soft-off Button connector (PWRBTN)
The 3-1 pin connector allows you to connect the system power button. Press the power
button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode (depending
on the operating system settings).
•
LAN activity LED connector (LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED, LAN3_LED, LAN4_LED)
This 2-pin connector allows you to connect the Gigabit LAN Activity LED.
•
Reset button connector (RESET)
This connector allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. Press the
reset button to reboot the system.
•
TR1 Sensor connector (TR1 SENSOR)
This connector allows detection of the environmental temperature of the front panel.
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•
Locator button connector (BMCLOCBTN#)
This connector allows you to connect the Locator button. Press the button to light up
the Locator LED.
•
Storage Device Activity LED connector (HDLED)
This connector allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. The Storage
Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage
device or storage device add-on card.
15.
Storage device activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or
SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or
SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.
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16.
I2C connector (10-1 pin BP_I2C1)
This connector is used for the AMD NVME Hot plug function and for the NVME
temperature read function.
17.
BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1)
This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log.
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18.
CPLD JTAG connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1)
This connector is used for burning the CPLD JTAG.
19.
Liquid connector (12-1 pin LIQUID_CONN1)
This connector is used for detecting the pump speed of the water cooling system.
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20.
SLMPCIE SGPIO connector (6-1 pin SLMPCIE5_SGPIO1)
This connector is the SGPIO header for controlling the HDD LED function.
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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
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.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in
case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using
the BUPDATER utility.
5.1.1
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS
file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this
utility.
Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive
To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive:
1.
Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to one USB port on the
system.
2.
The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS
recovery finished.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause
system boot failure!
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file.
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5.1.2
ASUS EZ Flash Utility
The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a
DOS‑based utility.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at
www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility:
1.
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port.
2.
Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select Start ASUS EzFlash.
Press <Enter>.
ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility
Current Platform
Platform : KMPP-D32
Version
: 0215
Build date: 12/13/2020
New Platform
Platform : KMPP-D32
Version
: 0217
Build date: 01/02/2021
FS0
FS1
[Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit
3.
Press Left arrow key to switch to the Drive field.
4.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
then press <Enter>.
5.
Press Right arrow key to switch to the Folder Info field.
6.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
•
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
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
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BUPDATER utility
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays
may not be the same as shown.
The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a
bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file.
Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility:
1.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the
motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive.
2.
Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at
www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier.
3.
Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:
BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk
drive, then press <Enter>.
A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP
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4.
The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.
ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility
Current Platform
Platform : KMPP-D32
Version
: 0215
Build date: 12/13/2020
Start Programming Flash.
New Platform
Platform : KMPP-D32
Version
: 0217
Build date: 01/02/2021
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.
Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system.
C:\>
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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. For example, you can enable the security password feature or
change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them
in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip.
The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>
during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues
with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete>,
or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the
system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven
program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the
available options using the navigation keys.
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The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure
optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS
settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
•
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
•
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this
motherboard.
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.2.1
BIOS menu screen
Menu items
Menu bar
Configuration fields
General help
Navigation keys
5.2.2
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main
For changing the basic system configuration
Performance Tuning For changing the performance settings
Advanced
For changing the advanced system settings
Chipset
For changing the chipset settings
Security
For changing the security settings
Boot
For changing the system boot configuration
Tool
For configuring options for special functions
Save & Exit
For selecting the exit options
AMD CBS
For configuring AMD CBS settings
Event Logs
For changing the event log settings
Server Mgmt
For changing the Server Mgmt settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the
desired item is highlighted.
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Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
5.2.4
Submenu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.
To display the submenu, select the item then press <Enter>.
5.2.5
Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup
program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
5.2.6
General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
5.2.7
Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not userconfigurable.
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the
value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.
5.2.8
Pop-up window
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration
options for that item.
5.2.9
Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on
the screen. Press the Up / Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display
the other items on the screen.
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Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu
provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system
date, time, and language settings.
5.3.1
System Language [English]
Allows you to select the system default language.
5.3.2
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
5.3.3
System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
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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. Select this option, then select a
workload type from the >> list.
Configuration options:
[Peak Frequency Optimized] - Applies settings with performance and
power consumption balance. Recommended for users that need higher
performance.
[Latency Optimized] - Applies settings with low latency results.
Recommended for latency-sensitive users.
[Power Efficient Optimized] - Applies settings with power efficiency.
Recommended for general users.
[HPC] - Applies settings with optimized compute capability. Recommend
for traditional HPC applications.
Core Optimizer and Engine Boost appear only when you set Optimized Performance
Setting to [Default] or [By Benchmark].
Core Optimizer [Disabled]
Enable this item to keep the processor operating at the turbo frequency.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Linux support may vary by version of the OS.
Engine Boost [Disabled]
Enable this item to boost the CPU's frequency.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Level1] [Level2] [Level3(Max)]
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Overclocking [Disabled]
Enable this item to increase the CPU’s clock. Please use an external PCIe storage controller
for your hard drives when enabling this feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Operate with an ambient temperature of 25oC or lower for optimized performance.
Please note that overclocking might cause component damage or system crashes, which
may reduce the lifespan of the system and the CPU. Use this tool at your own risk.
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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.
BIOS RedFish Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for RedFish.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Trusted Computing
Configuration
Security Device Support [Enable]
Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show
Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]
Disable Block Sid [Disabled]
Allows you to override to allow SID authentication in TCG Storage device.
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]
5.5.2
PSP Firmware Versions
This page displays the PSP firmware versions.
5.5.3
APM Configuration
Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.
Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]
[Power Off]
The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
[Power On]
The system will reboot after an AC power loss.
[Last State]The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was
before the AC power loss.
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Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled]
[Disabled]
Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
[Enabled]
Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
[Disabled]
Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
[Enabled]When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and
Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.
5.5.4
Onboard LAN Configuration
Onboard I350 LAN Configuration
Intel I350 LAN1
LAN Enable [JumperState]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [JumperState]
The following item appears only when LAN Enable is set to [JumperState].
ROM Type [PXE]
Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]
Intel I350 LAN2
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 [JumperState].
ROM Type [Disabled]
Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]
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Serial Port Console Redirection
COM1
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled].
Console Redirection Settings
These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection
item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the
user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible
settings.
Terminal Type [ANSI]
Allows you to set the terminal type.
[VT100]
ASCII char set.
[VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc.
[VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes.
[ANSI]
Extended ASCII char set.
Bits per second [115200]
Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side.
Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.
Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200]
Data Bits [8]
Configuration options: [7] [8]
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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. Communication with slow devices may require more
than 1 stop bit.
Configuration options: [1] [2]
Flow Control [None]
Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the
receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the
buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow
control uses two wires to send start/stop signals.
Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS]
VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]
This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100
terminals.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Recorder Mode [Disabled]
With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resolution 100x31 [Enabled]
This allows you enable or disable extended terminal resolution.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Putty Keypad [VT100]
This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty.
Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400]
COM2
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled].
Console Redirection Settings
These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection
item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the
user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible
settings.
Terminal Type [ANSI]
Allows you to set the terminal type.
[VT100]
ASCII char set.
[VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc.
[VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes.
[ANSI]
Extended ASCII char set.
Bits per second [57600]
Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side.
Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.
Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200]
Data Bits [8]
Configuration options: [7] [8]
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. Communication with slow devices may require more
than 1 stop bit.
Configuration options: [1] [2]
Flow Control [None]
Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the
receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the
buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow
control uses two wires to send start/stop signals.
Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS]
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VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]
This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100
terminals.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Recorder Mode [Disabled]
With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resolution 100x31 [Enabled]
This allows you enable or disable extended terminal resolution.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Putty Keypad [VT100]
This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty.
Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400]
Legacy Console Redirection Settings
Legacy Console Redirection Port [COM1]
Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy
OPROM Messages.
Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]
Resolution [80x24]
This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS.
Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25]
Redirection After POST [Always Enable]
This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console
redirection.
Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader]
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/
Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled].
Console Redirection Settings
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.
Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]
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Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote
management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI]
Bits per second [115200]
Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote
management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200]
Flow Control [None]
Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote
management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]
5.5.6
CPU Configuration
This page displays the CPU node information.
SVM Mode [Enable]
This item allows you enable or disable CPU Virtualization.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable]
SMEE Mode [Enable]
This item allows you to enable or disable control secure memory encryption.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable]
Node 0 Information
This item allows you to view memory information related to Node 0.
Node 1 Information
This item allows you to view memory information related to Node 1.
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5.5.7
PCI Subsystem Settings
Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings.
VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
This option enables or disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Load RT32 Image [Enabled]
This option enables or disables 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.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when Above 4G Decoding is set to [Enabled].
First VGA 4G Decode [Auto]
[Auto]
Auto
[Above_4G]
Force First VGA to above 4G
LAN Device 4G Decode [Below_4G]
LAN Device 4G Decode.
Configuration options: [Above_4G] [Below_4G]
SR-IOV Support [Enabled]
This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
BME DMA Mitigation [Disabled]
This allows you to enable or disable re-enabling Bus Master Attribute disabled during Pci
enumeration for PCI Bridges after SMM locked.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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OnBrd/Ext VGA Select [Auto]
This allows you to select between onboard or external VGA support.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard] [External]
PCIE OPROM Slot Options
5.5.8
USB Configuration
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The
XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled
for the complete keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB hardware delays and time-outs
USB transfer time-out [20 sec]
Allows you to select time-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers.
Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec]
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Device reset time-out [20 sec]
Allows you to select time-out value for USB mass storage device Start Unit command.
Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec]
Device power-up delay [Auto]
Allows you to select maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the
Host Controller.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears only when Device power-up delay is set to [Manual].
Device power-up delay in seconds [5]
Allows you to set the device power-up delay in seconds. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust
the value. The values range from 1 to 40.
Mass Storage Devices
Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM]
5.5.9
Network Stack Configuration
Network stack [Disabled]
Enables or disables the network stack feature.
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]
The following item appears only when Network stack is set to [Enabled].
Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will
not be created.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 HTTP boot option
will not be created.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will
not be created.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot option
will not be created.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PXE boot wait time [0]
Set the wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust
the value. The values range from 0 to 5.
Media detect count [1]
Set the number of times presence of media will be checked. Use the <+> or <-> to
adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 50.
5.5.10
CSM Configuration
CSM Support [Disabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when CSM Support is set to [Enabled].
GateA20 Active [Upon Request]
This allows you to set the GA20 option.
Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always]
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]
The BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM.
[Immediate]
Execute the trap right away.
[Postponed]
Execute the trap during legacy boot.
HDD Connection Order [Adjust]
This option allows you to select the HDD Connection Order. Some OS require HDD
handles to be adjusted, i.e. OS is installed on drive 80h.
Configuration options: [Adjust] [Keep]
Boot Option filter [UEFI and Legacy]
This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.
Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]
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Network / Storage / Video [Legacy]
This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE / Storage /
Video OpROM.
Configuration options: [UEFI] [Legacy]
Other PCI devices [Legacy]
This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network,
Storage, or Video.
Configuration options: [UEFI] [Legacy]
5.5.11
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.
Configuration options: [Short] [Extended]
Self Test Action [Controller Only Test]
This item allows you to select either to test Controller alone or Controller and
NameSpace. Selecting Controller and Namespace option will take a lot longer to
complete the test.
Configuration options: [Controller Only Test] [Controller and NameSpace Test]
Run Device Self Test
Press <Enter> to perform device self test for the corresponding Option and Action
selected by the user. Pressing the <ESC> key will abort the test. The results shown
below is the most recent result logged in the device.
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SATA Configuration
This page will display the SATA controller and drive information.
5.5.13
AMD Mem Configuration Status
The items in this menu display the memory configuration (initialized by ABL) status.
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5.5.14
iSCSI Configuration
Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters.
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Chipset menu
The Chipset menu items allow you to change the Chipset settings.
PCIe Link Training Type [1 Step]
This item allows you to select PCIe Link Training in 1 or 2 steps.
Configuration options: [1 Step] [2 Step]
PCIe Compliance Mode [Off]
This item allows you to turn the PCIe Compliance Mode on or off.
North Bridge
Socket 0 Information
This item displays the memory information on Socket 0.
Socket 1 Information
This item displays the memory information on Socket 1.
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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 <Enter>.
2.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2.
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3.
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password.
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User Password
To set a user password:
1.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change a user password:
1.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2.
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3.
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear a user password:
1.
Select the Clear User Password item and press <Enter>.
2.
Select Yes from the Warning message window then press <Enter>.
Secure Boot
This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.
Secure Boot [Disabled]
Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled platform Key
(EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Secure Boot Mode [Custom]
Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector.
Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard]
The following items are only available when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom].
Restore Factory Keys
This option will force the system to User Mode, and install factory default Secure Boot key
databases.
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Reset to Setup Mode
This option will delete all Secure Boot key databases from NVRAM.
Key Management
This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key
Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management
page.
Factory Key Provision [Disabled]
Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup
Mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Restore Factory keys
This item will install all Factory Default keys.
Reset to Setup Mode
This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows
you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.
Export Secure Boot Variables
This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you
want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No.
Enroll Efi Image
This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode.
Configuration options: [Set New] [Append]
Device Guard Ready
Remove ‘UEFI CA’ from DB
Remove Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB.
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Restore DB defaults
Restore DB variable to factory defaults.
Platform Key (PK)
Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Delete]
Key Exchange Keys (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures
(DBX)
Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Append] [Delete]
Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery Signatures
Configuration options: [Update] [Append]
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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]
Quiet Boot [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Quiet Boot option.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
•
To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo
appears.
•
To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST.
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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]
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Tool menu
The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the submenu.
IPMI HWM
Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor.
Start ASUS EzFlash
Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the
ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details.
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Save & Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this
menu or <F10> 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.
Save Changes
Save changes done so far to any of the setup options.
Discard Changes
Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options.
Restore Defaults
Restore/load default values for all the setup options.
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen
depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from
the selected device.
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AMD CBS menu
The items in this menu shows the AMD Common BIOS Specifications.
The AMD CBS menu will appear under the Advanced menu for AMD EPIC™ 7003 Series
processors.
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CPU Common Options
Performance
Custom Core Pstates
This option allows you to enable Core Pstates. Read the disclaimer and select I
Accept to continue.
Damage caused by use of your AMD processor outside of specification or in excess of
factory settings are not covered by your system manufacturers warranty.
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The following items appear only when [Accept] is selected for Custom Core Pstates.
Custom Pstate0 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Custom]
The following items appear only when Custom Pstate0 is set to [Custom].
Pstate0 FID [74]
Specifies the core frequency multiplier. COF = 200MHz 2 FID / DID.
Pstate0 DID [8]
Specifies the core frequency divisor (DID[0] should zero is DID[5:0]>1Ah).
Pstate0 VID [48]
Specifies the core voltage.
Custom Pstate1 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Custom] [Disabled]
The following items appear only when Custom Pstate1 is set to [Custom].
Pstate1 FID [64]
Specifies the core frequency multiplier. COF = 200MHz 2 FID / DID.
Pstate1 DID [a]
Specifies the core frequency divisor (DID[0] should zero is DID[5:0]>1Ah).
Pstate1 VID [58]
Specifies the core voltage.
The following item is only available when Custom Pstate1 is set to [Custom] or [Auto].
Custom Pstate2 [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Custom] [Disabled]
The following items appear only when Custom Pstate2 is set to [Custom].
Pstate2 FID [5a]
Specifies the core frequency multiplier. COF = 200MHz 2 FID / DID.
Pstate2 DID [c]
Specifies the core frequency divisor (DID[0] should zero is DID[5:0]>1Ah).
Pstate2 VID [68]
Specifies the core voltage.
CCD/Core/Thread Enhancement
This option allows you to enable CCD/Core/Thread Enablement. Read the disclaimer
and select I Accept to continue.
S3 is not supported on systems where cores/threads have been removed/disabled.
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The following items appear only when [Accept] is selected for CCD/Core/Thread
Enhancement.
CCD Control [Auto]
Sets the number of CCDs to be used. Once this option has been used
to remove any CCDs, a POWER CYCLE is required in order for future
selections to take effect.
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CCDs] [3 CCDs] [4 CCDs] [6 CCDs]
Core Control [Auto]
Sets the number of cores to be used. Once this option has been used
to remove any cores, a POWER CYCLE is required in order for future
selections to take effect.
Configuration options: [Auto] [TWO (1 + 1)] [FOUR (2 + 2)] [SIX (3 + 3)]
SMT Control [Auto]
Can be used to disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a
POWER CYCLE is needed after selecting the [Auto] option.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable]
S3 is not supported on systems where cores/threads have been removed/disabled.
Prefetcher settings
L1 Stream HW Prefetcher [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable L1 Stream HW Prefetcher.
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto]
L2 Stream HW Prefetcher [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable L2 Stream HW Prefetcher.
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto]
Core Watchdog
Core Watchdog Timer Enable [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable CPU Watchdog Timer.
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto]
The following items are only available when Core Watchdog Timer Enable is set to
[Enabled].
Core Watchdog Timer Interval [Auto]
Configuration options: [21.461s] [10.730s] [5.364s] [2.681s] [1.340s] [669.41ms]
[334.05ms] [166.37ms] [82.53ms] [40.61ms] [20.970ms] [10.484ms] [5.241ms]
[2.620ms] [1.309ms] [654.08us] [326.4us] [162.56us] [80.64us] [39.68us] [Auto]
Core Watchdog Timer Severity [Auto]
Configuration options: [No Error] [Transparent] [Corrected] [Deferred] [Uncorrected]
[Fatal] [Auto]
Core Performance Boost [Auto]
This option allows you to enable or disable CPB.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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Global C-state Control [Auto]
This option allows you to control IO based C-state generation and DF C-states.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
SEV ASID Count [Auto]
This field specifies the maximum valid ASID, which affects the maximum system physical
address space. 16TB of physical address space is available for systems that support 253
ASIDs, while 8TB of physical address space is available for systems that support 509 ASIDs.
Configuration options: [253 ASIDs] [509 ASIDs] [Auto]
SEV-ES ASID Space Limit Control [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears only when SEV-ES ASID Space Limit Control is set to
[Manual].
SEV-ES ASID Space Limit [1]
SEV Vms using ASIDs below the SEV-ES ASID Space Limit must enable the SEV-ES
feature. ASIDs from SEV-ES ASID Space Limit to (SEV ASID Count + 1) can only be
used with SEV VMs. If this field is set to (SEV ASID Count + 1), all ASIDs are forced to
be SEV-ES ASIDs. Hence, the valid values for this field is 1 - (SEV ASID Count + 1).
Configuration options: [1] – [520]
Local APIC Mode [Auto]
Configuration options: [XAPIC] [X2APIC] [Auto]
RdRand [Auto]
This option allows you to disable RdRand instruction.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disable]
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DF Common Options
Scrubber
DRAM scrub time [Auto]
This item allows you to set a number of hours to scrub memory.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 hour] [4 hours] [8 hours] [16 hours] [24 hours] [48
hours] [Auto]
Poison scrubber control [Auto]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Redirect scrubber control [Auto]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Redirect scrubber limit [Auto]
Configuration options: [2] [4] [8] [Infinite] [Auto]
Periodic Directory Rinse [Auto]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Memory Addressing
NUMA nodes per socket [Auto]
Specifies the number of desired NUMA nodes per socket. Zero will attempt to
interleave the two sockets together.
Configuration options: [NPS0] [NPS1] [NPS2] [NPS4] [Auto]
Memory interleaving [Auto]
This items allows for disabling memory interleaving. Note that NUMA nodes per socket
will be honored regardless of this setting.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Memory interleaving size [Auto]
This item controls the memory interleaving size. The valid values are AUTO, 256 bytes,
512 bytes, 1 Kbytes, or 2 Kbytes. This also determines the starting address of the
interleave (bit 8, 9, 10, or 11).
Configuration options: [256 Bytes] [512 Bytes] [1 KB] [2 KB] [Auto]
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1TB remap [Auto]
Attempt to remap DRAM out of the space just below the 1TB boundary. The ability to
remap depends on DRAM configuration, NPS, and interleaving selection, and may not
always be possible.
Configuration options: [Do not remap] [Attempt to remap] [Auto]
DRAM map inversion [Auto]
Inverting the map will cause the highest memory channels to get assigned the lowest
addresses in the system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Location of private memory regions [Auto]
Controls whether or not the private memory regions (PSP, SMU, and CC6) are at the
top of DRAM or distributed. Note that distributed requires memory on all dies. Note that
it will always be at the top of DRAM id some dies don’t have memory regardless of this
option’s setting.
Configuration options: [Distributed] [Consolidated] [Auto]
Disable DF to external IP SyncFloodPropagation [Auto]
This item allows you to disable SyncFlood to UMC & downstream slaves.
Configuration options: [Sync flood disabled] [Sync flood enabled] [Auto]
Disable DF sync flood propagation [Auto]
Configuration options: [Sync flood disabled] [Sync flood enabled] [Auto]
Freeze DF module queues on error [Auto]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
CC6 memory region encryption [Auto]
This item allows you to control whether or not the CC6 save/restore memory is encrypted.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
System probe filter [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable the probe filter. This has no effect on parts where
the probe filter is fuse disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Memory Clear [Auto]
When this item is set to [Disabled], BIOS does not implement MemClear after memory
training (only if non-ECC DIMMs are used).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
PSP error injection support [False]
Configuration options: [False] [True]
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UMC Common Option
DDR4 Common Options
DRAM Timing Configuration
This item allows you to enable DRAM timing configuration.
Damage caused by use of your AMD processor outside of specification or in excess of
factory settings are not covered by your system manufacturers warranty.
The following items appear only when [Accept] is selected for DRAM Timing
Configuration.
Overclock [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when Overclock is set to [Enabled].
Memory Clock Speed [Auto]
Specifies the memory clock frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [667MHz] [800MHz] [933MHz] [1067MHz]
[1200MHz] [1333MHz] [1467MHz] [1600MHz]
Tcl [Auto]
Specifies the CAS latency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk]
[0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh Clk] [10h Clk] [11h Clk] [12h Clk] [13h Clk] [14h
Clk] [15h Clk] [16h Clk] [17h Clk] [18h Clk] [19h Clk] [1Ah Clk] [1Bh Clk]
[1Ch Clk] [1Dh Clk] [1Eh Clk] [1Fh Clk] [20h Clk] [21h Clk]
Trcdrd [Auto]
Specifies the RAS# Active to CAS# Read Delay Time.
Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk]
[0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh Clk] [10h Clk] [11h Clk] [12h Clk] [13h Clk] [14h
Clk] [15h Clk] [16h Clk] [17h Clk] [18h Clk] [19h Clk] [1Ah Clk] [1Bh Clk]
Trcdwr [Auto]
Specifies the RAS# Active to CAS# Write Delay Time.
Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk]
[0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh Clk] [10h Clk] [11h Clk] [12h Clk] [13h Clk] [14h
Clk] [15h Clk] [16h Clk] [17h Clk] [18h Clk] [19h Clk] [1Ah Clk] [1Bh Clk]
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Trp [Auto]
Specifies the Row Precharge Delay Time.
Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk]
[0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh Clk] [10h Clk] [11h Clk] [12h Clk] [13h Clk] [14h
Clk] [15h Clk] [16h Clk] [17h Clk] [18h Clk] [19h Clk] [1Ah Clk] [1Bh Clk]
Tras [Auto]
Specifies the Active to Precharge Delay Time.
Configuration options: [Auto] [15h Clk] [16h Clk] [17h Clk] [18h Clk] [19h
Clk] [1Ah Clk] [1Bh Clk] [1Ch Clk] [1Dh Clk] [1Eh Clk] [1Fh Clk] [20h Clk]
[21h Clk] [22h Clk] [23h Clk] [24h Clk] [25h Clk] [26h Clk] [27h Clk] [28h
Clk] [29h Clk] [2Ah Clk] [2Bh Clk] [2Ch Clk] [2Dh Clk] [2Eh Clk] [2Fh Clk]
[30h Clk] [31h Clk] [32h Clk] [33h Clk] [34h Clk] [35h Clk] [36h Clk] [37h
Clk] [38h Clk] [39h Clk] [3Ah Clk]
Trc Ctrl [Auto]
Specifies Trc.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears only when Trc Ctrl is set to [Manual].
Trc [39]
Specifies Active to Active/Refresh Delay Time. Valid values 87h-1Dh.
TrrdS [Auto]
Specifies the Activate to Activate Delay Time, different back group
(tRRD_S).
Configuration options: [Auto] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7 Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk]
[0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk]
TrrdL [Auto]
Specifies the Activate to Activate Delay Time, same back group (tRRD_L).
Configuration options: [Auto] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7 Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk]
[0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk]
Tfaw Ctrl [Auto]
Specifies Tfaw.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears only when Tfaw Ctrl is set to [Manual].
Tfaw [1a]
Specifies the Four Activate Window Time. Valid values 36h-6h.
TwtrS [Auto]
Specifies the Minimum Write to Read Time, different bank group.
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 Clk] [3 Clk] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7 Clk] [8
Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk]
TwtrL [Auto]
Specifies the Minimum Write to Read Time, same bank group.
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 Clk] [3 Clk] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7 Clk] [8
Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk]
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Twr Ctrl [Auto]
Specifies Twr.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears only when Twr Ctrl is set to [Manual].
Twr [12]
Specifies the Minimum Write Recovery Time. Valid values 51h-Ah.
Trcpage Ctrl [Auto]
Specifies Trcpage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears only when Trcpage Ctrl is set to [Manual].
Trcpage [0]
SDRAM Optional Features (tMAW MAC). Valid values 3FFh-0h.
TrdrdScL Ctrl [Auto]
Specifies TrdrdScL.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears only when TrdrdScL Ctrl is set to [Manual].
TrdrdScL [3]
Specifies the CAS to CAS Delay Time, same bank group. Valid values
Fh-1h.
TwrwrScL Ctrl [Auto]
Specifies TwrwrScL.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears only when TwrwrScL Ctrl is set to [Manual].
TwrwrScL [3]
Specifies the CAS to CAS Delay Time, same bank group. Valid values
3Fh-1h.
Trfc Ctrl [Auto]
Specifies Trfc.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears only when Trfc Ctrl is set to [Manual].
Trfc [138]
Specifies the Refresh Recovery Delay Time (tRFC1). Valid values 3DEh3Ch.
Trfc2 Ctrl [Auto]
Specifies Trfc2.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
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The following item appears only when Trfc2 Ctrl is set to [Manual].
Trfc2 [c0]
Specifies the Refresh Recovery Delay Time (tRFC2). Valid values 3DEh3Ch.
Trfc4 Ctrl [Auto]
Specifies Trfc4.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears only when Trfc4 Ctrl is set to [Manual].
Trfc4 [84]
Specifies the Refresh Recovery Delay Time (tRFC4). Valid values 3DEh3Ch.
Tcwl [Auto]
Specifies the CAS Write Latency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Eh Clk]
[10h Clk] [12h Clk] [14h Clk]
Trtp [Auto]
Specifies theRead CAS# to Precharge Delay Time.
Configuration options: [Auto] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7 Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk]
[0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk]
Tcke [Auto]
Specifies the CKE minimum high and low pulse width in memory clock
cycles.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Clk] [2 Clk] [3 Clk] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7
Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh
Clk] [10h Clk] [11h Clk] [12h Clk] [13h Clk] [14h Clk] [15h Clk] [16h Clk]
[17h Clk] [18h Clk] [19h Clk] [1Ah Clk] [1Bh Clk] [1Ch Clk] [1Dh Clk] [1Eh
Clk] [1Fh Clk]
Trdwr [Auto]
Specifies the Read to Write turnaround timing.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Clk] [2 Clk] [3 Clk] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7
Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh
Clk] [10h Clk] [11h Clk] [12h Clk] [13h Clk] [14h Clk] [15h Clk] [16h Clk]
[17h Clk] [18h Clk] [19h Clk] [1Ah Clk] [1Bh Clk] [1Ch Clk] [1Dh Clk] [1Eh
Clk] [1Fh Clk]
Twrrd [Auto]
Specifies the Write to Read turnaround timing.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Clk] [2 Clk] [3 Clk] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7
Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh
Clk]
TwrwrSc [Auto]
Specifies the Write to Write turnaround timing in the same chipselect.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Clk] [2 Clk] [3 Clk] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7
Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh
Clk]
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TwrwrSd [Auto]
Specifies the Write to Write turnaround timing in the same DIMM.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Clk] [2 Clk] [3 Clk] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7
Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh
Clk]
TwrwrDd [Auto]
Specifies the Write to Write turnaround timing in a different DIMM.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Clk] [2 Clk] [3 Clk] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7
Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh
Clk]
TrdrdSc [Auto]
Specifies the Read to Read turnaround timing in the same chipselect.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Clk] [2 Clk] [3 Clk] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7
Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh
Clk]
TrdrdSd [Auto]
Specifies the Read to Read turnaround timing in the same DIMM.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Clk] [2 Clk] [3 Clk] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7
Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh
Clk]
TrdrdDd [Auto]
Specifies the Read to Read turnaround timing in a different DIMM.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Clk] [2 Clk] [3 Clk] [4 Clk] [5 Clk] [6 Clk] [7
Clk] [8 Clk] [9 Clk] [0Ah Clk] [0Bh Clk] [0Ch Clk] [0Dh Clk] [0Eh Clk] [0Fh
Clk]
ProcODT [Auto]
Specifies the Processor ODT.
Configuration options: [Auto] [High Impedance] [480 ohm] [240 ohm] [160
ohm] [120 ohm] [96 ohm] [80 ohm] [68.6 ohm] [60 ohm] [53.3 ohm] [48
ohm] [43.6 ohm] [40 ohm] [36.9 ohm] [34.3 ohm] [32 ohm] [30 ohm] [28.2
ohm]
DRAM Controller Configuration
DRAM Power Options
Power Down Enable [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable power down mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
SubUrgRefLowerBound [4]
Specifies the stored refresh limit required to enter sub-urgent refresh mode.
Constraint: SubUrgRefLowerBound <= UrgRefLimit. Valid value: 6~1
UrgRefLimit [6]
Specifies the stored refresh limit required to enter urgent refresh mode.
Constraint: SubUrgRefLowerBound <= UrgRefLimit. Valid value: 6~1
DRAM Maximum Activate Count [Auto]
Override DIMM SPD Byte 7 [3:0]. Maximum Activate Count (MAC). When
set to [Auto] it will be based on SPD setting.
Configuration options: [Untested MAC] [700 K] [600 K] [500 K] [400 K] [300
K] [200 K] [Unlimited MAC] [Auto]
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DRAM Refresh Rate [7.8 usec]
Configuration options: [7.8 usec] [3.9 usec]
Self-Refresh Exit Staggering [Disabled]
Tcksrx += (Trfc/n * (UMC_Number % 4)), here n = 3 or 4.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Trfc / 3] [Trfc / 4]
Cmd2T
Select between 1T and 2T mode on ADDR/CMD.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T]
Gear Down Mode
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
CAD Bus Configuration
CAD Bus Timing User Controls [Auto]
This item allows you to set the CAD bus signals to Auto or Manual.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following items appear only when you set CAD Bus Timing User Controls to
[Manual].
AddrCmdSetup [0]
This item allows you to setup time on CAD bus signals.
Configuration options: [0] – [39]
CsOdtSetup [0]
This item allows you to setup time on CAD bus signals.
Configuration options: [0] – [39]
CkeSetup [0]
This item allows you to setup time on CAD bus signals.
Configuration options: [0] – [39]
CAD Bus Drive Strength User Controls [Auto]
This item allows you to set the CAD bus signals to Auto or Manual.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following items appear only when you set CAD Bus Drive Strength User Controls to
[Manual].
ClkDrvStren [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [120.0 Ohm] [60.0 Ohm] [40.0 Ohm] [30.0
Ohm] [24.0 Ohm] [20.0 Ohm]
AddrCmdDrvStren [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [120.0 Ohm] [60.0 Ohm] [40.0 Ohm] [30.0
Ohm] [24.0 Ohm] [20.0 Ohm]
Cs0dtDrvStren [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [120.0 Ohm] [60.0 Ohm] [40.0 Ohm] [30.0
Ohm] [24.0 Ohm] [20.0 Ohm]
CkeDrvStren [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [120.0 Ohm] [60.0 Ohm] [40.0 Ohm] [30.0
Ohm] [24.0 Ohm] [20.0 Ohm]
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Data Bus Configuration
Data Bus Configuration User Controls [Auto]
This item allows you to specify the mode for drive strength.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following items appear only when you set Data Bus Configuration User Controls to
[Manual].
RttNom [Auto]
Configuration options: [Rtt_Nom Disable] [RZQ/4] [RZQ/2] [RZQ/6] [RZQ/1]
[RZQ/5] [RZQ/3] [RZQ/7] [Auto]
RttWr [Auto]
Configuration options: [Dynamic ODT Off] [RZQ/2] [RZQ/1] [Hi-Z] [RZQ/3]
[Auto]
RttPark [Auto]
Configuration options: [Rtt_PARK Disable] [RZQ/4] [RZQ/2] [RZQ/6]
[RZQ/1] [RZQ/5] [RZQ/3] [RZQ/7] [Auto]
Common RAS
Data Poisoning [Auto]
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
DRAM Post Package Repair [Disable]
This item allows you to enable or disable DRAM POST Package Repair.
Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable]
RCD Parity [Auto]
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
DRAM Address Command Parity Retry [Auto]
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
The following item appears only when you set DRAM Address Command Parity Retry to
[Enabled].
Max Parity Error Replay [8]
The values in hex, 1, 2, or 3 is invalid.
Configuration options: [0] – [39]
Write CRC Enable [Auto]
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
DRAM Write CRC Enable and Retry Limit [Auto]
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
The following item appears only when you set DRAM Write CRC Enable and Retry Limit
to [Enabled].
Max Write CRC Error Replay [8]
The values in hex, 1, 2, or 3 is invalid.
Configuration options: [0] – [39]
Disable Memory Error Injection [True]
Configuration options: [False] [True]
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ECC Configuration
DRAM ECC Symbol Size [Auto]
Configuration options: [x4] [x8] [x16] [Auto]
DRAM ECC Enable [Auto]
This option allows you to enable or disable DRAM ECC. Auto will set ECC
to enable.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
DRAM ECC Enable [Auto]
This option allows you to enable or disable DRAM UECC Retry.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Security
TSME [Auto]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Data Scramble [Auto]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
DRAM Memory Mapping
Chipselect Interleaving [Auto]
This item allows you to set interleave memory blocks across the DRAM chip selects for
node 0.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
BankGroupSwap [Auto]
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
BankGroupSwapAlt [Auto]
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
Address Hash Bank [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable bank address hashing.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
Address Hash CS [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable CS address hashing.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
Address Hash RM [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable RM address hashing.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
SPD Read Optimization [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable SPD Read Optimization, if set to [Enabled],
SPD reads are skipped for Reserved fields and most of upper 256 Bytes. If set to
[Disabled], read all 512 SPD Bytes.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
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Memory MBIST
MBIST Enable [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable Memory MBIST.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following items appear only when MBIST Enable is set to [Enabled].
MBIST Test Mode [Auto]
This item allows you to select the MBIST Test Mode - Interface Mode (Tests Single
and Multiple CS transactions and Basic Connectivity) or Data Eye Mode (Measures
Voltage vs. Timing).
Configuration options: [Interface Mode] [Data Eye Mode] [Both] [Auto]
MBIST Aggressors [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable Memory Aggressor test.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
MBIST Per Bit Slave Die Reporting [Auto]
Reports 2D Data Eye Results in ABL Log for each DQ, Chipselect, and Channel.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
Data Eye
Pattern Select [PRBS]
Configuration options: [PRBS] [SS0] [Both]
Pattern Length [3]
This token helps to determine the pattern length. The possible options are
N=3...12.
Configuration options: [3] – [9]
Aggressor Channel [1 Aggressor Channel]
This helps read the aggressors channels. If set to [Enabled], you can
read from one or more than one aggressor channel. The default is set to
[Disabled].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Aggressor Channel] [3 Aggressor
Channels] [7 Aggressor Channels]
Aggressor Static Lane Control [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when Aggressor Static Lane Control is set to [Enabled].
Aggressor Static Lane Select Upper 32 bits [0]
Static Lane Select for Upper 32 bits. The bit mask represents the bits to be
read.
Configuration options: [0] – [99999999]
Aggressor Static Lane Select Lower 32 bits [0]
Static Lane Select for Lower 32 bits. The bit mask represents the bits to be
read.
Configuration options: [0] – [99999999]
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Aggressor Static Lane Select ECC [0]
Static Lane Select for ECC Lanes. The bit mask represents the bits to be
read.
Configuration options: [0] – [9]
Aggressor Static Lane Value [0]
Configuration options: [0] – [9]
Target Static Lane Control [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when Target Static Lane Control is set to [Enabled].
Target Static Lane Select Upper 32 bits [0]
Static Lane Select for Upper 32 bits. The bit mask represents the bits to be
read.
Configuration options: [0] – [99999999]
Target Static Lane Select Lower 32 bits [0]
Static Lane Select for Lower 32 bits. The bit mask represents the bits to be
read.
Configuration options: [0] – [99999999]
Target Static Lane Select ECC [0]
Static Lane Select for ECC Lanes. The bit mask represents the bits to be
read.
Configuration options: [0] – [9]
Target Static Lane Value [0]
Configuration options: [0] – [9]
Data Eye Type [Worst Case Margin Only]
This option determines which results are expected to be captured for Data
Eye. Supported options are 1D Voltage Sweep, 1D Timing Sweep, 2D Full
Data Eye and Worst Case Margin only.
Configuration options: [1D Voltage Sweep] [1D Timing Sweep] [2D Full
Data Eye]
Worst Case Margin Granularity [Per Chip Select]
Configuration options: [Per Chip Select] [Per Nibble]
Read Voltage Sweep Step Size [2]
This option determines the step size for Read Data Eye voltage sweep.
Configuration options: [1] [2] [4]
Read Timing Sweep Step Size [1]
This option supports step size for Read Data Eye.
Configuration options: [1] [2] [4]
Write Voltage Sweep Step Size [2]
This option determines the step size for write Data Eye voltage sweep.
Configuration options: [1] [2] [4]
Write Timing Sweep Step Size [1]
This option supports step size for write Data Eye.
Configuration options: [1] [2] [4]
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5.11.4
NBIO Common Options
IOMMU [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable IOMMU.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
ACS Enable [Auto]
AER must be enabled for ACS enable to work.
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto]
PCIe ARI Auto Config [Enable]
Support PCie ARI Auto Detect Rule.
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]
The following item appears only when PCIe ARI Auto Config is set to [Disable].
PCIe ARI Support [Auto]
This item enables Alternative Routing-ID Interpretation.
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto]
PCIe Ten Bit Tag Support [Auto]
This item enables PCIe ten bit tags for supported devices. [Auto] = [Disabled].
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto]
SMU Common Options
Determinism Control [Auto]
[Auto]
Use the fused Determinism.
[Manual] User can set customized Determinism.
The following item appears only when Determinism Control is set to [Manual].
Determinism Slider [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Power] [Performance]
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cTDP Control [Manual]
[Auto]
Use the fused TDP.
[Manual] User can set customized TDP.
The following item appears only when cTDP Control is set to [Manual].
cTDP [240]
This item allows you to customize cTDP.
Power Package Limit Control [Manual]
[Auto]
Use the fused PPT.
[Manual] User can set customized PPT.
The following item appears only when Power Package Limit Control is set to [Manual].
Power Package Limit [240]
This item allows you to customize PPT.
APBDIS [Auto]
[0]
Not APBDIS (mission mode)
[1]
APBDIS
[Auto]
Auto
DF Cstates [Auto]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
CPPC [Auto]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
HSMP Support [Auto]
This option allows you to enable or disable HSMP support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Diagnostic Mode [Auto]
This option allows you to enable or disable Diag mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
DLWM Support [Auto]
This option allows you to enable or disable DLWM support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Boost FmaxEn [Auto]
[Auto]
Use the default Fmax.
[Manual] User can set the boost Fmax.
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The following item appears only when Boost FmaxEn is set to [Manual].
Power Package Limit [0]
This item allows you to specify the boost Fmax frequency limit to apply to all cores
(MHz).
NBUI RAS Common Options
NBIO RAS Global Control [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
NBIO RAS Control [Auto]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [MCA] [Legacy] [Auto]
Egress Poison Severity High [30011]
Each bit set to 1 enables HIGH severity on the associated IOHC egress port. A bit of 0
indicates LOW severity.
Egress Poison Severity Low [4]
Each bit set to 1 enables HIGH severity on the associated IOHC egress port. A bit of 0
indicates LOW severity.
NBIO SyncFlood Generation [Auto]
This value may be used to mask SyncFlood caused by NBIO RAS options. When set
to TRUE, SyncFlood from NBIO is masked. When set to FALSE, NBIO is capable of
generating SyncFlood.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
NBIO SyncFlood Reporting [Disabled]
This value may be used to enable SyncFlood reporting to APML. When set to TRUE,
SyncFlood will be reported to APML. When set to FALSE, the reporting will be
disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Egress Poison Mask High [fffcffff]
These set the enable mask for masking of errors logged in EGRESS_POISON_
STATUS. For each bit set to 1, errors are masked. For each bit set to 0, errors trigger
response actions.
Egress Poison Mask Low [fffffffb]
These set the enable mask for masking of errors logged in EGRESS_POISON_
STATUS. For each bit set to 1, errors are masked. For each bit set to 0, errors trigger
response actions.
Uncorrected Converted to Poison Enable Mask High [30000]
These set the enable mask for masking of uncorrectable parity errors on internal
arrays. For each bit set to 1, a system fatal error event is triggered for UCP errors on
arrays associated with that egress port. For each bit set to 0, errors are masked.
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Uncorrected Converted to Poison Enable Mask Low [4]
These set the enable mask for masking of uncorrectable parity errors on internal
arrays. For each bit set to 1, a system fatal error event is triggered for UCP errors on
arrays associated with that egress port. For each bit set to 0, errors are masked.
System Hub Watchdog Timer [a28]
This value specifies the timer interval of the SYSHUB Watchdog Timer in milliseconds.
SLink Read Response OK [Disabled]
This value specifies whether SLINK read response errors are converted to an Okay
response. When this value is set to TRUE, read response errors are converted to Okay
responses with data of all FFs. When set to FALSE, read response errors are not
converted.
SLink Read Response OK [Disabled]
This value specifies whether SLINK read response errors are converted to an Okay
response. When this value is set to TRUE, read response errors are converted to Okay
responses with data of all FFs. When set to FALSE, read response errors are not
converted.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SLink Read Response Error Handling [Log Errors in MCA]
This value specifies whether SLINK write response errors are converted to an Okay
response. When this value is set to 0, write response errors will be logged in the MCA.
When set to 1, write response errors will trigger an MCOMMIT error. When this value is
set to 2, write response errors are converted.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Trigger MCOMMIT Error] [Log Errors in MCA]
Log Poison data from SLINK [Disabled]
This value specifies whether poison data propagated from SLINK will generate a
deferred error. When this value is set to TRUE, deferred errors are enabled. When set
to FALSE, errors are not generated.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCIe Aer Reporting Mechanism [Auto]
This value selects the method of reporting AER errors from PCI Express. A value of 0
indicates that the hardware will report the error through MCA. A value of 1 allows OS
First handling of the errors through generation of a system control interrupt (SCI). A
value of 2 allows Firmware First handling of the errors through generation of a system
control interrupt (SCI).
Configuration options: [Firmware First] [OS First] [MCA] [Auto]
Edge Control [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
NBIO Poison Consumption [Auto]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Sync Flood on PCIe Fatal Error [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [True] [False]
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Enable AER Cap [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable Advanced Error Reporting Capability.
Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] [Auto
Enable Rcv Err and Bad TLP Mask [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable Masking of Receiver Error and Bad TLP at Gen4
x2.
Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] [Auto]]
Early Link Speed [Auto]
This item allows you to set Early Link Speed.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]
Hot Plug Handling mode [Auto]
This item allows you to control the Hot Plug Handling mode.
Configuration options: [A0 Mode] [OS First (No Error Handling)] [OS First (Error Handling Not Implemented)] [Firmware First (Not Implemented)] [Auto]
Presence Detect Select mode [Auto]
This item allows you to control the Presence Detect Select mode.
Configuration options: [OR] [AND] [Auto]
Loopback Mode [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable PCIe Loopback Mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
CV test [Auto]
Set this to [Enabled] to support running PCIECV tool. Selecting [Auto] will preserve h/w
defaults.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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NTB Common Options
NTB Enable [Auto]
This item allows you to enable or disable NTB.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enable]
The following item appears only when you set NTB Enable to [Enable].
NTB Location [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Socket0-Die0] [Socket0-Die1] [Socket0-Die2] [Socket0-Die3]
[Socket1-Die0] [Socket1-Die1] [Socket1-Die2] [Socket1-Die3]
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NTB active on PCIeCore [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Core0] [Core1]
NTB Mode [Auto]
This item allows you to select the NTB Mode (Core 0, Port 0)
Configuration options: [NTB Disabled] [NTB Primary] [NTB Secondary] [NTB Random] [Auto]
Link Speed [Auto]
This item allows you to select the Link Speed for NTB Mode (Core 0, Port 0).
Configuration options: [Max Speed] [Gen 1] [Gen 2] [Gen 3] [Auto] [Gen 4]
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Event Logs menu
The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system
event logs.
5.12.1
Change Smbios Event Log Settings
Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log configuration.
All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
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Enabling/Disabling Options
Smbios Event Log [Enabled]
Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled].
Erasing Settings
Erase Event Log [No]
Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation
during reset.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset]
Smbios Event Log Standard Settings
Log System Boot Event [Disabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable logging System boot event.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
MECI [1]
The Multiple Event Count Increment is the occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass
before the multiple-event counter of log entry is updated. The values range from 1 to 255.
METW [60]
The Multiple Event Time Window is the number of minutes which must pass between
duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. The values range from 0 to 99
minutes.
Custom Options
Log EFI Status Code [Enabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable logging of the EFI Status Codes.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when Log EFI Status Code is set to [Enabled].
Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard
Smbios Type (Not all may be translated).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.12.2
View Smbios Event Log
Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs.
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Server Mgmt menu
The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to
change the settings.
FRB-2 Timer [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when FRB-2 Timer is set to [Enabled].
FRB-2 Timer timeout [6 minutes]
Allows you to select the FRB-2 Timer Expiration value.
Configuration options: [3 minutes] [4 minutes] [5 minutes] [6 minutes]
FRB-2 Timer Policy [Do Nothing]
Allows you to select the how the system should respond in FRB-2 Timer expires.
Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle]
OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled]
This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management
Software after the OS loads.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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The following items are configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to
[Enabled].
OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes]
Allows you to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.
Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes]
OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset]
This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot
Watch Timer expires.
Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down]
System Event Log
Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration.
Erase SEL [No]
Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset]
All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
View FRU Information
Press <Enter> to view FRU information.
No FRU information for fields indicate information needs to be filled by O.E.M.
BMC network configuration
The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters.
Configure IPV4 support
DM_LAN1/Shared LAN
Configuration Address source [Previous State]
This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically
(by BIOS or BMC). [Previous State] option will not modify any BMC network
parameters during BIOS phase.
Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]
The following items are available only when Configuration Address source is set to
[Static].
Station IP address
Allows you to set the station IP address.
Subnet mask
Allows you to set the subnet mask. We recommend that you use the same Subnet
Mask you have specified on the operating system network for the used network card.
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Router IP Address
Allows you to set the router IP address.
Router MAC Address
Allows you to set the router MAC address.Shared LAN
Configure IPV6 support
DM_LAN1/Shared LAN
IPV6 Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable LAN1 IPV6 Support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when IPV6 Support is set to [Enabled].
Configuration Address source [Previous State]
This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically
(by BIOS or BMC). [Previous State] option will not modify any BMC network
parameters during BIOS phase.
Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]
The following items are available only when Configuration Address source is set to
[Static].
Station IPV6 address
Allows you to set the station IPV6 address.
Prefix Length
Allows you to set the prefix length (maximum of Prefix Length is 128).
IPV6 Router1 IP Address
Allows you to set the IPV6 Router1 IP address.
View System Event Log
This item allows you to view the system event log records.
BMC User Settings
The sub-items in this configuration allow you to add, delete, or change BMC user settings.
BMC Warm Reset
Press <Enter> to perform a BMC Warm Reset.
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Chapter 6: Driver Installation
Driver Installation
This chapter provides the instructions for installing the
necessary drivers for different system components in the
Windows® Operating System.
6
6.1
Running the Support DVD
The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management
applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your motherboard.
•
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and
utilities.
•
The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2016 and Windows® Server 2019.
The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs:
1.
Drivers - Shows the available device drivers that the system detects.
2.
Utilities - Displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
3.
Manual - Provides the link to the user guide(s).
You need an Internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide.
4.
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Contact - Displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if
you need more information or technical support for your motherboard.
Chapter 6: Driver Installation
Appendix
Appendix
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer
to when configuring the motherboard.
KMPP-D32 block diagram
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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. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-003(A)/NMB-003(A)
Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-003(A)/NMB-003(A)
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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. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality
and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at
https://www.asus.com/support/.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
Japan statement notice
This product cannot be directly connected to the Internet (including public wireless LAN) of a
telecom carrier (mobile network companies, landline network companies, Internet providers,
etc.). When connecting this product to the Internet, be sure to connect it through a router or
switch.
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Declaration of compliance for product environmental
regulation
ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and
makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global
environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on
regulation requirements.
Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on
regulation requirements ASUS is complied with:
EU REACH and Article 33
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS
REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
EU RoHS
This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see
http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35
Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations
Information on Japan RoHS (JIS-C-0950) chemical disclosures is available on
http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=19
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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.
Vietnam RoHS
ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of
the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT.
Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng
các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
Turkey RoHS
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
Ecodesign Directive
European Union announced a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for
energy-related products (2009/125/EC). Specific Implementing Measures are aimed at
improving environmental performance of specific products or across multiple product types.
ASUS provides product information on the CSR website. The further information could be
found at https://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=1555.
Service and Support
Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/
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