Safety information
- About this guide
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Chapter 3: Installation Options
- 3.1 Rail Kit
  - 3.1.1 Selecting rack rail cabinets
  - 3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails
- 3.2 Cable management arm (optional for 1200 mm rack rails)
  - 3.2.1 Attaching the cable management arm
Chapter 4: Motherboard Infomation
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
Chapter 6: Driver Installation
- 6.1 Running the Support DVD
Appendix

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2U Rackmount Server

ESC4000A-E10

User Guide

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted,

transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means,

except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission

of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).

ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not

limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no

event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental,

or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data,

interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages

arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.

Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use only, and are

subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS.

ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual,

including the products and software described in it.

Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless

such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the

product is defaced or missing.

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copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the

owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

E18293

Revised Edition V4

April 2021

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

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 ...................................................................................1-5

1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-5

1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-6

1.7 LED information .........................................................................................1-7

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................ 1-7

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ...................................................................... 1-8

1.7.3 HDD status LEDs ........................................................................ 1-9

1.7.4 Q-Code/Port 80 status LEDs..................................................... 1-10

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

2.1 Chassis cover .............................................................................................2-2

2.1.1 Air duct ........................................................................................ 2-4

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-5

2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink .................................................. 2-5

2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-9

2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-9

2.3.2 Memory Configurations ............................................................... 2-9

2.4 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................2-11

2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SAS HDD ............................ 2-11

2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SSD/SATA HDD/SAS HDD/NVMe......... 2-12

2.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................................2-13

2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card ....................................................... 2-13

2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card ................................................ 2-16

2.5.3 Reconnecting the cable to the M.2 expansion board

(only for SKU-3) ........................................................................ 2-22

2.5.4 Installing an M.2 (NGFF) card ................................................... 2-24

2.5.5 Reconnecting the cable to the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard

(only for SKU-2) ........................................................................ 2-25

2.5.6 Configuring an expansion card ................................................. 2-27

2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-28

2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling .................................................................2-29

Contents

2.8 Removable/optional components ...........................................................2-30

2.8.1 Cable organizer metal cover ..................................................... 2-30

2.8.2 System fans .............................................................................. 2-31

2.8.3 Redundant power supply units .................................................. 2-32

2.8.4 U.2 drives .................................................................................. 2-34

2.8.5 Installing Accelerators ............................................................... 2-36

Chapter 3: Installation Options

3.1 Rail Kit .........................................................................................................3-2

3.1.1 Selecting rack rail cabinets ......................................................... 3-2

3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails ............................................................... 3-3

3.2 Cable management arm (optional for 1200 mm rack rails) ....................3-8

3.2.1 Attaching the cable management arm ........................................ 3-8

Chapter 4: Motherboard Infomation

4.1 KRPG-U8 Motherboard layout ..................................................................4-2

4.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-4

4.3 Internal connectors ....................................................................................4-8

4.4 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................................... 4-16

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

5.1 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

5.2 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

5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................5-9

5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ..................................................... 5-9

5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ............................................................... 5-9

Contents

5.4 Performance Tuning menu ......................................................................5-10

5.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-12

5.5.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-12

5.5.2 PSP Firmware Versions ............................................................ 5-13

5.5.3 APM Configuration .................................................................... 5-13

5.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration ..................................................... 5-14

5.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................ 5-15

5.5.6 CPU Configuration .................................................................... 5-17

5.5.7 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-18

5.5.8 USB Configuration .................................................................... 5-19

5.5.9 Network Stack Configuration..................................................... 5-20

5.5.10 CSM Configuration .................................................................... 5-21

5.5.11 NVMe Configuration .................................................................. 5-22

5.5.12 SATA Configuration .................................................................. 5-22

5.5.13 AMD Mem Configuration Status................................................ 5-23

5.5.14 iSCSI Configuration...................................................................5-23

5.6 Chipset menu ...........................................................................................5-24

5.7 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-25

5.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-28

5.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 5-29

5.10 Save & Exit menu ..................................................................................... 5-30

5.11 AMD CBS menu ........................................................................................5-31

5.11.1 CPU Common Options.............................................................. 5-31

5.11.2 DF Common Options ................................................................ 5-33

5.11.3 UMC Common Option ............................................................... 5-35

5.11.4 NBIO Common Options ............................................................ 5-40

5.11.5 NTB Common Options .............................................................. 5-44

5.12 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................5-45

5.12.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-45

5.12.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-46

5.13 Server Mgmt menu ...................................................................................5-47

Chapter 6: Driver Installation

6.1 Running the Support DVD .........................................................................7-2

Appendix

KRPG-U8 block diagram ......................................................................................... A-2

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-3

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-6

Safety information

Electrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system

unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the

power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. 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.

Heavy System

CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying

the system.

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.

Restricted Access Location

This product is intended for installation only in a Computer Room where:

• Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been

instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any

precautions that shall be taken.

• Access is through the use of a TOOL, or other means of security, and is controlled by

the authority responsible for the location.

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Avertissement sur les batteries Lithium-Ion

ATTENTION : Danger d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas correctement remplacée.

Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée

par le fabricant. Jeter les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

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.

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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 Setup

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.

Conventions

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used

throughout this manual.

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>

Command Means 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

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.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

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.

2. ASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and

software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It

includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

Product Introduction

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• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• Optional items come bundled if you selected them when purchasing the system and

cannot be bought separately.

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

ESC4000A-E10

Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis

Motherboard ASUS KRPG-U8 Server Board

Accessory box

1 x MB Support DVD

1 x ACC instruction card

1 x Bag of Screws

2 x AC Power Cables

8 x 6+2-pin VGA Power cables

4 x ASUS GPU 8-pin Power cables

4 x GPU air ducts (for Nvidia/AMD cards)

1 x CPU heatsink

1 x Rail Kit (optional)

1.2 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of

the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. See the figure

below.

With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can

then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

The serial number is printed on the Asset tag.

xxS0xxxxxxxx

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1.3 System specifications

The ASUS ESC4000A-E10 Series servers features the ASUS KRPG-U8 server board that

supports AMD EPYC™ 7002 & 7003 Series Processor Family.

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Model Name ESC4000A-E10

Processor / System Bus AMD EPYC™ 7002 & 7003 Series Processor Family (up to TDP

280W)

Memory

Total Slots 8 (8-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU)

Capacity Up to 2TB

Memory Type DDR4 3200 RDIMM

Memory Size 256GB, 128GB, 64GB, 32GB, 16GB*

* Please refer to www.asus.com for latest memory AVL update

Expansion

Slots

Total PCI/PCI-X/

PCI-E/PIKE Slots 11

Slot Type

Rear:

- 4 x PCIe x16 slots (Gen4 x16 link, FH,FL) or

8 x PCIe x16 slots (Gen4 x8 link, FH,FL)

- 2 x PCIe x16 slots (Gen4 x16 link, LP,HL)

Front:

SKU-1 (default)

- 1 x PCIe x8 slot (Gen4 x8 link, LP,HL)

SKU-2 (per request)

- 1 x PCIe x8 slot (Gen4 x8 link, LP,HL) or

1 x OCP3.0 slot (Gen4 x8 link) by reconnecting the cables

SKU-3 (per request)

- 1 x PCIe x8 slot (Gen4 x8 link, LP,HL) or

2 x M.2 socket (Gen4 x4 link, up to 22110 module) by

reconnecting the cables

Storage Bays 8 x 2.5" or 3.5" Hot-swap Storage Device Bays

(2 x NVMe as default; up to 4 x NVMe Supported)

Networking LAN 2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports (Intel® I350-AM2)

1 x Dedicated management port

Graphic VGA AST2500 64MB

Security TPM2.0

Front I/O ports 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

Rear I/O ports

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x Gigabit LAN ports (RJ45)

1 x Management port (RJ45)

1 x VGA port

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Model Name ESC4000A-E10

Switch/LED

Front Switch/LED:

1 x Power Switch/LED

1 x Location Switch/LED

1 x HDD Access LED

1 x Message LED

1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED

2 x LAN LED

Rear Switch/LED:

1 x Power switch/LED

1 x Location LED

1 x Message LED

1 x HDD Access LED

OS Support Windows® Server 2019, RedHat® , SuSE®, Ubuntu, Vmware

* Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/

Management

Solution

Out of Band

Remote

Hardware

On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP

Software ASUS Control Center

Dimension 800mm x 440mm x 88.9mm (2U)

31.50” x 17.22” x 3.46”

Net Weight Kg

(CPU, DRAM & HDD not

included)

34 kg

Gross Weight Kg

(CPU, DRAM & HDD not

included, Packing include)

44 kg

Power Supply

(following different

configuration by region)

1+1 Redundant 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply

1+1 Redundant 2200W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply

Environment

Operation temperature: 10° ~ 35°

Non operation temperature: -40° ~ 70°

Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)

System specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Always use PSUs with the same watt and power rating. Combining PSUs with different

wattage (e.g. 1 x 1600 W + 1 x 2200 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage to

your system.

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1.4 Front panel features

The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. The power and location

buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports are located and easily accessible on the front panel.

Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.

USB 3.2 Gen 1

ports

Front panel

LED

USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

Steel handle

Hot-swap 3.5-inch storage bays Asset tag

Location button

Power button

Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot Expansion card cage

Q-code/Port 80 LED

1.5 Rear panel features

The expansion slots and system power socket is located on the rear panel of the server.

The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the

motherboard.

• The rear I/O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.

• *The DM_LAN1 port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller only.

USB 3.0 ports

LAN port 2

VGA port

4 Full-length Expansion slots

Power cord connector and

Redundant power supply

LAN port 1

DM_LAN1*

4 Full-length Expansion slots

Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot

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FAN1FAN2FAN3FAN4FAN5

FAN7 FAN6

1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

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.

1. Redundant power

supply and power fan

(hidden)

2. ASUS KRPG-U8 server

board

3. System fans

4. SATA/SAS/U.2

backplane

5. Hot-swap Storage

Device bays (SAS,

SATA, and U.2)

6. PCI-E expansion boards

(hidden)

7. PCI-E x32 slot with

butterfly riser card

8. Half-length / Low-profile

expansion slot

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

Message LED

LAN2 LED

LAN1 LED

HDD Access LED

Location button with LED

Power button with LED

LED Icon Display

status Description

Power button with LED ON System power on

HDD access LED

OFF No activity

Blinking Data activity

Message LED

OFF System is normal; no incoming event

ON A hardware monitor event is indicated

Location button with

LED

OFF Function off

ON Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch

again to turn off)

LAN LEDs

OFF No LAN connection

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data

ON LAN connection is present

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1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs

Dedicated Management LAN (for ASMB9 and DM_LAN1)

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

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LEDACT/LINK LED

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1.7.3 HDD status LEDs

Red LED

Green LED

SATA/SAS HDD LED Description

GREEN ON SATA/SAS HDD power ON

RED ON HDD has failed and should be swapped immediately

GREEN/

RED Blinking RAID rebuilding

GREEN/

RED Blinking Locate

GREEN/

RED OFF HDD not found

GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS HDD

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Q-Code table

Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

SEC Start up Security Phase

0x1 Progress First post code

0x2 Progress Load BSP microcode

0x3 Progress Perform early platform Initialization

0x4 Progress Set cache as ram for PEI phase

0x5 Progress Establish Stack

0x6 Progress CPU Early Initialization

Quick VGA

PEI(Pre-EFI

Initialization) phase

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

MRC Progress

phase

0xB0 MRC Progress DIMM detect

0xB1 MRC Progress DIMM clock Initialization

0xB2 MRC Progress DIMM SPD data Initialization

0xB3 MRC Progress DIMM global early

0xB4 MRC Progress DIMM rank detect

0xB5 MRC Progress DIMM channel early

0xB6 MRC Progress DIMM DDRIO Initialization

0xB7 MRC Progress DIMM channel training

0xB8 MRC Progress DIMM Initialization throttling

0xB9 MRC Progress memory BIST

0xBA MRC Progress MEM memory Initialization

0xBB MRC Progress DIMM DDR memory map

0xBC MRC Progress RAS configuration

0xBD MRC Progress Get Margins

0xBE MRC Progress Memory SSA api Initialization

0xBF MRC Progress MRC done

DXE(Driver

Execution

Environment) phase

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

0xD1 Progress CPU PM CSR programming

0xD2 Progress CPU PM MSR programming

0xD3 Progress CPU PM PSTATE transition

0xD4 Progress CPU PM driver exit

0xD5 Progress CPU PM On ready to boot event

1.7.4 Q-Code/Port 80 status LEDs

The Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit display that shows the status of your system. Refer to the

Q-Code table of this user guide for more information about the 2-digit codes.

(continued on the next page)

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Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

Normal boot

BDS(Boot Device

Selection) phase

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

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

Operating system

phase

0xAA Progress APIC mode

0xAC Progress PIC mode

Q-Code table

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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have

to perform when installing or removing system components.

Hardware Setup

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

2-2

2.1 Chassis cover

There are three parts of the chassis cover you may remove.

The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with

models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.

To remove the rear chassis cover:

1. Release the two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the chassis.

2. Push and hold the cover buttons down, then slide the chassis cover towards the rear to

disengage it from the chassis.

3. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis.

2-3

ASUS ESC4000A-E10

A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the

protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.

To remove the middle chassis cover:

1. Press the cover latches down on both sides of the middle chassis cover.

2. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis.

To remove the front chassis cover:

1. Push and hold the cover buttons down, then slide the chassis cover towards the front

to disengage it from the chassis.

2. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis.

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2.1.1 Air duct

The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with

models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.

To remove the air duct:

1. Remove the three screws as shown.

2. Lift the air duct to remove it from the chassis.

To reinstall the air duct:

1. Align and replace the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air

duct match the screw holes on chassis.

2. Secure the air duct to the chassis with three screws.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket SP3 socket designed for the AMD

EPYC™ 7002 & 7003 Series Family processors.

• 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.

• 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

InSocket 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.

2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink

1. Remove the rear chassis cover. For more information, see the section Chassis cover.

2. Remove the air duct. For more information, see the section Air Duct.

3. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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6. Slide the external cap out of the rail

frame.

Rail frame

External cap

PnP cap

5. Slightly lift open the rail frame.

External cap

Load plate

Rail frame

4. Loosen each screw one by one in the

sequence shown on the socket to open

the load plate.

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7. 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.

8. Gently push the rail frame just enough

to let it sit on top of the CPU socket.

Rail frame

Carrier frame

with CPU

PnP cap

Carrier frame

with CPU

9. 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.

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11. Reinstall the air duct. For more information, see the section Air Duct.

10. Twist each of the four screws with a

screwdriver in the order shown in the

illustration just enough to attach the

heatsink to the motherboard. When the

four screws are attached, tighten them

one by one in a the same diagonal

sequence 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.

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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with eight (8) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory

Modules (DIMM) sockets.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets:

2.3.2 Memory Configurations

You may install 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB DDR4 RDIMMs into the DIMM sockets

using the memory configurations in this section.

• 6 DIMM configuration is not recommended for AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series processors.

• When mixing 2DPC and 1DPC, ensure that each channel’s total DIMM size should be

equal. The DIMM size of 2DPC should equal to that of 1DPC, for example, if 2DPC is

using a 32GB memory module (32GB * 2), then a 64GB memory module should be

installed for 1DPC.

• All memory modules for 2DPC should be the same.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is

recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

1 CPU Configuration

A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1

1 DIMM •

2 DIMMs • •

4 DIMMs • • • •

8 DIMMs ••••••••

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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket

3. Hold the DIMM on both ends, then insert

the DIMM vertically into the socket.

Apply force to both ends of the DIMM

simultaneously until the retaining clip

snaps back into place, and the DIMM

cannot be pushed in any further to ensure

proper sitting of the DIMM.

Locked Retaining Clip

1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock

a DIMM socket.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the

notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM

slot key on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock

the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket

• To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package.

• Refer to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the memory modules.

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might

get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent damage to the DIMM notch.

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.

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2.4 Hard disk drives

The ESC4000-E10 system supports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA/SAS hard disk drives, or U.2

drives.

1. Press the spring lock.

2. Pull the tray lever outwards to remove

the drive tray.

3. Prepare the SATA/SAS HDD then place

the 3.5” storage device into the tray until

it clicks into place.

4. Push the drive tray and HDD assembly

all the way into the depth of the bay

until the tray lever and spring lock clicks

and secures the drive tray in place.

2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SAS HDD

• When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS

interface on the backplane.

• The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the other SATA/SAS HDDs.

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1. Remove the drive tray.

Refer to section 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SAS HDD for the steps on

removing the drive tray.

4. Replace the drive tray.

Refer to section 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SAS HDD for the steps on

replacing the drive tray.

2. Prepare the SSD/SATA HDD/SAS HDD/

NVMe and the bundled set of screws.

3. Place the SSD/SATA HDD/SAS HDD/

NVMe into the tray (A) then secure it

with four screws (B).

Ensure to take note of the tool-less

notch as it may interfere when trying to

align the screw holes. Press the SSD/

SATA HDD/SAS HDD/NVMe down

on the notch if you are experiencing

issues trying to align the screw holes.

2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SSD/SATA HDD/SAS HDD/NVMe

Storage device bay 7 and 8

(default NVMe)

Storage device bay 5 and 6

The NVMe drives may be installed in storage device bays 5, 6, 7, and 8 as shown in the

illustration below:

• The default storage device bays to install NVMe drives are storage device bays 7 and 8.

• Support for NVMe drives for storage device bays 5 and 6 is optional, please refer to

section 2.8.4 U.2 drives (optional) before installing a NVMe drive to storage device

bays 5 and 6.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install additional SSD/SATA HDD/SAS HDD/NVMe.

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2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card

The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that

supports two x16 slot (x16 Gen4 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards.

2.5 Expansion slots

Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do

so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

PCI-E x16 slot low-profile

To install PCI-E expansion cards to the riser card:

1. Remove the two (2) screws that secure the riser card to the chassis.

2. Firmly hold the riser card then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x32 slot on

the motherboard.

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4. Prepare the expansion cards.

Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure to

make the necessary hardware settings.

5. Align and insert the golden finger connectors of the expansion cards to the PCI-E slot

connectors on the riser card as shown.

6. Secure the expansion cards with the screws removed earlier.

Riser card

PCI-E x16 slot (low-profile)

PCI-E x16 expansion

card (low-profile)

PCI-E x16 slot (low-profile)

PCI-E x16 expansion card (low-profile)

3. Remove the two (2) screws from the metal brackets on the riser card (A), then remove

the metal brackets from the riser card (B).

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8. Secure the riser card with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in step 1.

riser card and expansion card assemblyPCI-E slot

7. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCI-E slot on the

motherboard.

The expansion card fits in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it.

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2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card

You may install an ASUS PIKE II card to the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket located in the

front of the system.

1. Remove the two (2) default slimline SAS cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage

bracket.

2. Remove the screw from the bracket (A), then push the internal SAS/HBA/Storage

bracket towards the rear to remove the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket (B).

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3. Remove the screw from the metal bracket

(A), then remove the metal bracket.

4. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card.

5. Remove the two screws on the ASUS PIKE II

card (A), then remove the card bracket (B). Card bracket

Metal cover

6. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal

cover (internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket)

with the two screws.

7. Insert the ASUS PIKE II card into the internal

SAS/HBA/Storage bracket, then secure it

with a screw.

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8. Connect the two (2) slimline SAS cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket

previously earlier.

9. Install the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket and secure it with the screw removed

earlier.

10. Remove the three (3) cables on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder (A), then

release the two (2) screws on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder (B).

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11. From the back of the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, push the Cache Vault

Power Module clip holder out of the server system.

12. Align the three screw holes on the Cache

Vault Power Module clip to the three

screw holes on the Cache Vault Power

Module clip holder, then secure the clip

with the bundled three (3) screws and

three (3) bundled nuts.

13. Align and install the Cache Vault Power

Module into the Cache Vault Power

Module clip.

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14. Insert the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder into the server system (A), then

connect the bundled extension cable to the cable from the Cache Vault Power Module

(B) and cable from the Cache Vault Flash Module (C).

15. Reconnect the three (3) cables to the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder, ensure

that the cables are not placed on top of the Cache Vault Power Module.

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16. Secure the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder with the two (2) screws that you

removed earlier in step 10.

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2.5.3 Reconnecting the cable to the M.2 expansion board

(only for SKU-3)

You may reconnect the cables to enable the M.2 expansion board located in the front of the

system.

The cables are connected by default if your system package comes with the M.2 expansion

board pre-installed.

1. (optoinal) Remove the two (2) slimline SAS cables from the internal riser board for

PCIe slot, if your system comes with the slimline SAS cables connected.

2. Connect the two (2) slimline SAS cables removed from the internal riser board for PCIe

slot to your M.2 expansion board.

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3. Connect the black 4-pin power connector to the 4-pin power connector on the M.2

expansion board.

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2.5.4 Installing an M.2 (NGFF) card

1. Locate the M.2 connector (NGFF1) on the motherboard.

You may install an M.2 card (supports up to 22110) to the onboard M.2 (NGFF) slot on the

motherboard.

2. Remove the screw on the stand screw.

3. Prepare the M.2 card, then align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (NGFF1).

4. Secure the M.2 card with the screw you removed in step 2.

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2.5.5 Reconnecting the cable to the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard

(only for SKU-2)

You may reconnect the cables to enable the OCP3.0 slot baseboard located in the front of

the system.

The cables are connected by default if your system package comes with the OCP3.0 slot

baseboard pre-installed.

1. (optoinal) Remove the two (2) slimline SAS cables from the internal riser board for

PCIe slot, if your system comes with the slimline SAS cables connected.

2. Connect two (2) slimline SAS cables to the two connectors to the left on your OCP3.0

slot baseboard.

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3. Connect the white 4-pin power connector to the 4-pin power connector on the OCP3.0

slot baseboard.

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* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer

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

2.5.6 Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for

information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the Standard Interrupt assignments table for

more information.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Standard Interrupt assignments

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2.6 Cable connections

• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to

disconnect these cables unless you remove the pre-installed components to install

additional devices.

• If you need to remove pre-connected system cables please ensure to remove the

cable organizer metal cover beforehand.

• Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors.

Pre-connected system cables

1. SSI power connector (from the power distribution board to the motherboard)

2. ISATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane board)

3. Slim USB connector (from the motherboard to front I/O board)

4. SLIMPCIE2 connector (from motherboard to SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane board)

5. SLIMPCIE1 connector (from motherboard to internal riser board for PCIe slot)

6. System fan connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN6, and FRNT_FAN7 to system

fans)

KRPG-U8

ASPEED

AST2500

DDR4 DIMM_D1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_C1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_E1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_F1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_G1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_H1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

PCIE1 PCIE2

PCIE3 PCIE4

PCIE5 PCIE6

PWR2

PWR1

SLIMPCIE2 SLIMPCIE1

SPI1

VGA_SW1

USB3_2DM_LAN1LAN1LAN2 USB3_1

TPM1

BMC_EN1

DM_IP_SEL1

INTRUSION1

SBPWR1

PWR_SW1

BMCLED1

SMART_PSU1

CLRTC1

IPMI_SW1

LAN_SW2

LAN_SW1

CPU1

NGFF1

ASM

1074

22422260228022110

ISATA1

SLIMUSB1

ISATA2

FRNT_FAN6

FRNT_FAN7

HDDLED1

LOCLED1

MESLED1

MSD1

FU3

OCP_SIDE1

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

COM1

VGA1

BMC_DEBUGUART1

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2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling

connect to mini-SAS HD connectors 1 and 2 on the

motherboard. With two mini-SAS HD cables connected, a

total number of 8 SAS/SATA HDDs can be supported

connect to SLIMPCIE1 on the motherboard to support 2

NVMe devices

connects to the system fans

red

PWR1 FAN_PWR1

yellow yellow

black

* Ensure to connect the corresponding 8-pin plugs to PWR1 and FAN_PWR1 as shown below:

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2.8 Removable/optional components

You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing

system devices, or when installing optional components into the system. This section tells

how to remove/install the following components:

1. Cable organizer metal cover

2. System fans

3. Redundant power supply units

4. U.2 drives

5. Accelerators

Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.

2.8.1 Cable organizer metal cover

When you need to organize the cables connecting from the rear to the front of the system,

you may need to remove the cable organizer metal cover beforehand.

1. Locate the cable organizer metal cover in between the system fans.

2. Pull the cable organizer metal cover upwards to remove it from the system.

3. Once you have finished organizing the cables, ensure to replace the cable organizer

metal cover.

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2.8.2 System fans

To uninstall the system fans:

1. Hold the system fan by the notches (A),

then press the latch inwards (B) to release

the system fan from the fan cage.

2. Lift the fan then set it aside.

3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to uninstall the other

system fans.

To reinstall the system fans:

1. Insert the fan into the fan cage. Ensure the

fan connector is seated firmly within the

cable holder.

cable holder

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2.8.3 Redundant power supply units

To replace a power supply unit (PSU):

1. Lift up the PSU lever.

2. Hold the PSU lever, press the PSU latch (A) then carefully pull the PSU out of the

system chassis (B).

We recommend that you use both of your hands in performing the following steps.

3. Prepare the replacement PSU.

4. Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in place.

PSU lever

Replacement PSU

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• The system automatically combines the two power supply modules as a single one.

The combined output power varies with input voltages. Refer to the table below for

details.

1600W

Input Voltage Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU

100V-127Vac, 13A, 50-60Hz 1000W

100V-127Vac, 12.9A, 47-63Hz

200V-240Vac, 9.5A, 50-60Hz 1600W

200V-240Vac, 9.5A, 47-63Hz

2200W

Input Voltage Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU

100V-127Vac, 14A, 47-63Hz 1200W

200V-240Vac, 12.6A, 47-63Hz 2200W

• To enable the hot-swap feature (redundant mode), keep the total power consumption

of the system under the maximum output power of an individual power supply module.

• Always use PSUs with the same watt and power rating. Combining PSUs with different

wattage (e.g. 1 x 1620 W + 1 x 2000 W) may yield unstable results and potential

damage to your system.

• For a steady power input, use only the power cables that come with the server system

package.

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2.8.4 U.2 drives

Storage device bay 5 and 6

To install a U.2 drive:

1. Install the U.2 drive to storage device bay 5 or 6.

Refer to section 2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SSD for the steps on installing a 2.5-inch

drive to the HDD bay.

2. Remove the slimline SAS cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket.

For the ESC4000A-E10, additional U.2 drives may be installed in storage device bays 5 and

6 as shown in the illustration below:

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3. Connect the slimine SAS cables removed in step 2 to the SLIMPCIE5 and SLIMPCIE6

slots located on the backplane.

Connect the slimline SAS cables to

SLIMPCIE5 and SLIMPCIE6

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2.8.5 Installing Accelerators

Follow the steps below to install the optional accelerator to the system.

1. Locate and remove the two screws at

the rear of the chassis.

2. Locate and loosen the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket.

3. Firmly hold the bracket then pull it up to detach it from the motherboard then set it

aside.

4. Prepare the GPU air duct and the accelerator.

For Nvidia CPU-12V or above GPU cards:

A. A dongle may be required to connect the system's GPU power cable to the GPU

card. The Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card will not work, or may even cause damage to the

system, if the dongle is not used.

B. The ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable may be used to connect to the GPU card and 6-pin

power connector.

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5. Pass the power cable through the air duct as shown.

The dongle comes with your Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card. Ask your vendor or retailer if the

dongle is missing.

Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card dongle ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable

ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable

For Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card installation

dongle

GPU power cable

For AMD/Nvidia GPU card installation

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For Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card installation

dongle

6. From inside the air duct, secure the air duct to the accelerator with two screws.

7. Connect the GPU power cable, dongle, or ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable to the

connector on the accelerator as shown.

4-pin connector

Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card

air duct

dongle

GPU power cable

When using the dongle, connect a

GPU power cable to the connector

on the dongle.

For AMD/Nvidia GPU card installation

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opening on the bracket

8. Get the bracket and place it on a flat and stable surface.

9. Remove the screws on the metal covers (A) then remove the metal covers (B).

10. Insert the GPU cables into the opening on the bracket.

11. Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator into the card slot on the bracket.

Ensure the card is completely seated on the slot.

12. Secure the rear end of the accelerator to the bracket with two screws.

13. Secure the air duct and accelerator assembly with a screw.

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14. Repeat step 4-13 if you need to install a second accelerator to the bracket.

15. Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator bracket into the card slot on the

motherboard. Ensure the bracket is completely seated on the slot.

16. Secure the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket.

17. Attach the other end of the GPU power cable (6-pin power connector) to an available

6-pin power connector in front of the accelerator bracket.

18. Secure the accelerator brackets to the

server chassis with two screws.

accelerator and

bracket assembly

This chapter describes how to install the optional components

and devices into the barebone server.

Installation Options

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Rear of Enclosure

Cabinet Depth

Rear Mounting

Flange

Keep-out

Zone for Rail

Keep-out

Zone for Rail

CMA

Front of Enclosure Front Mounting Flange

2” for Handle

3.1 Rail Kit

The rail kit package includes:

2 x 1200 mm rack rails (or 2 x 1000 mm rack rails)

4 x M4X4L screws

8 x ø17.1 screws 8 x #10-32 screws

(or 10 x #10-32 screws for 1000 mm rack rails)

Rack

2 x M5X20L screws

Rear end

Front end Rack rails

• The bundled screw package includes different types of screws for you to choose from,

not all screws are required for the installation.

• Packagecontentandspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Even without a CMA, another 9” (for 1200 mm rack rails) or 2” (for 1000 mm rack rails) of

additional keep-out zone should be reserved behind the inner rail. No obstructions such as

power cables or sockets should be present in this keep-out zone.

4 x #6-32X4L screws

3.1.1 Selecting rack rail cabinets

Refer to the guide below for more information on selecting a rack rail cabinet and rack rail for

your server system.

1200 mm rack rail with CMA

A = 700.3 mm (27.6”) ~ 965.5 mm (38”)

A + B > 1125 mm (44.3”)

1200 mm rack rail without CMA

A = 700.3 mm (27.6”) ~ 965.5 mm (38”)

A + B > 1025 mm (40.4”)

1000 mm rack rail without CMA

A = 685.7 mm (27”) ~ 916.5 mm (36”)

A + B > 835 mm (32.9”)

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3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails

Installing the rack rail

To install the rack rails into the rack:

1. Select a desired space on the rack.

A 1U space consists of three

square mounting holes with two

thin lips on the top and the bottom. 1U

The installation steps in this section uses a 1200 mm rack rail as an example, the

installation steps for a 1000 mm rack rail is exactly the same.

• Ensurethattherackrailcabinetandtherackpostsarestableandstandingrmlyona

level surface.

• We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps

described in this guide.

• We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary.

2. Align and insert the front end of the

appropriate rack rail (left and right) into

the front rack post.

Front end of rack rail

Front rack post

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Outer rail

Intermediate rail

Inner rail

Blue release tab White release tab

Spring lock

Rear end of rack rail

Rear rack post

3. Press the spring lock on the rear end

of the rack rail and insert the studs into

the selected mounting holes on the rear

rack post.

4. Slide the intermediate rail out of the outer rail until it clicks to a stop.

5. Slide the inner rail out of the intermediate rail until it clicks to a stop. Slide the white

release tab outwards and remove the inner rail completely from the intermediate rail.

6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 for the other rack rail.

Ensure that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place.

The blue release tab is available on 1200 mm rack rails. This blue release tab is used to

further extend or retract the inner rail.

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7. Align the inner rails with the studs on both sides of the server system, install the inner

rails to the server system, then slide the inner rails toward the rear of the server system

until it locks in place.

8. Secure the inner rails on both sides of the server system using the #6-32X4L screws.

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9. Align the server system and gently

insert it into the rack rails.

Intermediate railInner rail

11. Gently push the server system until it is completely installed into the rack rail.

(optional) For 1200 mm rack rails, if the inner rail clicks to a stop while you are installing

the server system into the rack rails, slide the blue release tab outwards and gently

push the server system until it is completely installed into the rack rail.

10. (optional) Use the M5X20L screws to

secure the rack rails to the rack post. Front end of rack rail

Front rack post

Blue release tab White release tab

The blue release tab is available on 1200 mm rack rails. This blue release tab is used to

further extend or retract the inner rail.

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ESC4000A 10 Front View

Chapter 3: Installation Options

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3.2 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.

3.2.1 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 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congurationorrightpivotconguration.

Outer receptor

Inner receptor

Pivot receptor

Right pivot configurationLeft pivot configuration

Cable fasteners

Hook and loop fasteners

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3. Align the three receptors on the CMA with the connectors on the rack rails.

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.

Intermediate rail connector

Pivot receptor

Inner receptor

Inner rail connector (hidden)

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.

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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

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that

comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard

layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

Motherboard

Information

Chapter 4: Motherboard Infomation

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4.1 KRPG-U8 Motherboard layout

KRPG-U8

ASPEED

AST2500

DDR4 DIMM_D1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_C1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_E1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_F1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_G1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_H1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

PCIE1 PCIE2

PCIE3 PCIE4

PCIE5 PCIE6

PWR2

PWR1

SLIMPCIE2 SLIMPCIE1

SPI1

VGA_SW1

USB3_2DM_LAN1LAN1LAN2 USB3_1

TPM1

BMC_EN1

DM_IP_SEL1

INTRUSION1

SBPWR1

PWR_SW1

BMCLED1

SMART_PSU1

CLRTC1

IPMI_SW1

LAN_SW2

LAN_SW1

CPU1

NGFF1

ASM

1074

22422260228022110

ISATA1

SLIMUSB1

ISATA2

FRNT_FAN6

FRNT_FAN7

HDDLED1

LOCLED1

MESLED1

MSD1

FU3

OCP_SIDE1

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

COM1

VGA1

BMC_DEBUGUART1

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Layout contents

Jumpers Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4

2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-5

3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 4-5

4. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 4-6

5. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 4-6

6. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 4-7

7. Smart Ride Through jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-7

Internal connectors Page

1. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) 4-8

2. Slim PCIe connectors (SLIMPCIE1-2) 4-8

3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors (SLIMUSB1) 4-9

4. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) 4-9

5. Front fan connectors (6-pin FRNT_FAN6-7) 4-10

6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 4-11

7. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 4-11

8. M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1) 4-12

9. CRPS power connectors (PWR1-2) 4-13

10. MicroSD card slot (MSD1) 4-14

11. OCP3.0 Sideband Signal connector (10-pin OCP_SIDE1) 4-15

Onboard LEDs Page

1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) 4-16

2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) 4-16

3. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1) 4-17

4. Message LED (MESLED1) 4-17

5. Location LED (LOCLED1) 4-18

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4.2 Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory system setup parameters by

erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (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 re-

enter 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. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN

1/2 controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.

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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 jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1)

Set to pins 1-2 to enable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) feature to allow

uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.

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4.3 Internal connectors

1. 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 connectors (SLIMPCIE1-2)

Connects the PCIe signal to the front riser card or NVMe port on the backplane.

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3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors (SLIMUSB1)

Connect a compatible USB module cable to the SLIMUSB1 connector, and then install

the module to a slot opening at the back or front of the system chassis. You can enjoy

allthebenetsofUSB3.2Gen1includingfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,

fasterchargingtimeforUSB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,and

backward compatibility with USB 2.0. (SLIMUSB1 connector is used for the front USB

panel by default).

4. 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.

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5. Front fan connectors (6-pin FRNT_FAN6-7)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 3.30 A – 3.95 A (47.4 W max.) Connect the

fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring 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.Insufcientairow

inside the system may damage the motherboard components.

• These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology.

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6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for the serial COM port. Connect the serial port module cable to one

of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

chassis.

7. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely

storekeys,digitalcerticates,passwords,anddata.ATPMsystemalsohelpsenhance

network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

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8. M.2 (NGFF) card slot (NGFF1)

This slot allows you to install M.2 devices.

This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on PCIe interface.

The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately

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9. CRPS power connectors (PWR1-2)

These connectors are for CRPS power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are

designedtottheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationand

pushdownrmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt.

• UseofaPSUwithahigherpoweroutputisrecommendedwhenconguringasystem

with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not

boot up if the power is inadequate.

• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power

required by your system.

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10. MicroSD card slot (MSD1)

The microSD card slot allows you to install a microSD memory card v2.00 (SDHC) /

v3.00 (SDXC) to log BMC events.

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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11. OCP3.0 Sideband Signal connector (12-pin OCP_SIDE1)

This connector is for OCP3.0 sideband signal and allows you to connect an external

OCP3.0 card to support additional features such as power brake and scan chain.

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4.4 Onboard LEDs

2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1)

The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional.

1. 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.

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3. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1)

This LED is for the storage devices connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS

add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA,

or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up.

4. Message LED (MESLED1)

This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event

log is generated.

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5. Location LED (LOCLED1)

This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when

triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate

and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack.

BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the

BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

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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.

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.

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.

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ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility

[Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit

FS0 System Volume Information <DIR>

Windows <DIR>

KRPG-U8 BIOS <DIR>

Current Platform

Platform : KRPG-U8

Version : 0301

Build Date :05/22/2020

New Platform

Platform : KRPG-U8

Version : 0305

Build Date :05/31/2020

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 EZ

Flash. Press <Enter>.

3. Press <Tab> 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 <Tab> 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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5.1.3 BUPDATER utility

The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may

not be the same as shown.

The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a

bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file.

Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the

motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive.

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.

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:\>

Current Platform

Platform : KRPG-U8

Version : 0301

Build date: 05/22/2020

New Platform

Platform : KRPG-U8

Version : 0301

Build date: 05/31/2020

ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility

Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!!

Write

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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.

• 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.

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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 performance related 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.

Navigation keys

General helpMenu bar Configuration fieldsMenu items

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

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5.2.3 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example,

selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

5.2.4 Submenu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.

To display the submenu, select the item then press <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 user-

configurable.

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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5.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu

provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system

date, time, language, and security settings.

5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

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5.4 Performance Tuning menu

The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for

different scenarios.

Optimized Performance Setting [Default]

Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios.

[Default] Default settings.

[By Benchmark] Optimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a

benchmark type from the >> list.

[By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of workloads. 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.

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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)]

Overclocking [Disabled]

Enable this item to increase the CPU’s clock.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Level1] [Level2] [Level3(Max)]

Operate with an ambient temperature of 25°C 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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5.5 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system

devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field

values can cause the system to malfunction.

5.5.1 Trusted Computing

Configuration

Security Device Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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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]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set

to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the

system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power

loss.

Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Power On By PCIE/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.

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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]

5.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration

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5.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1/COM2

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when Console Redirection 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 to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS.

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

Redirection COM Port [COM1]

Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM

Messages.

Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Resolution [80x24]

This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS.

Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25]

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Redirection After BIOS 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]

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]

SVM Mode [Enable]

This item allows you enable or disable CPU Virtualization.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable]

5.5.6 CPU Configuration

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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]

Allows you to enable or disable VGA Palette Registers Snooping.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Load RT32 Image [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Above 4G Decoding [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address

space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when Above 4G Decoding is set to [Enabled].

Lan device 4G Decode [Below 4G]

Configuration options: [Above 4G] [Below 4G]

SR-IOV Support [Enabled]

This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SR-

IOV capable PCIe devices.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SMEE [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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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]

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

The items in this option allows you to select the OPROM configurations for slots.

PCIE OPROM Slot Options

The items in this option allows you to select the OPROM configurations for slots.

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]

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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.

onfiguration 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]

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. [Auto] uses the default value, for a Root port, it is 100 ms. For a Hub port,

the delay is taken from Hub descriptor.

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]

Network stack [Disabled]

Enables or disables the network stack feature.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following items appear only when Network stack is set to [Enabled].

Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will

not be created.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.5.9 Network Stack Configuration

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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]

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]

Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot.

Media detect time [1]

Wait time (in seconds) to detect media.

5.5.10 CSM Configuration

CSM Support [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear 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]

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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]

This allows you to select 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.

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]

Network / Storage / Video [Legacy]

This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Network / 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.

5.5.12 SATA Configuration

This page will display the SATA controller and drive information.

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5.5.13 AMD Mem Configuration Status

The items in this menu display the memory configuration (initialized by ABL) status.

5.5.14 iSCSI Configuration

Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters.

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5.6 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.

Configuration options: [On] [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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5.7 Security menu

This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The

menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System

Mode state.

Administrator Password

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <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]

Restore Factory Keys

This option will force the system to User Mode, and install factory default Secure Boot key

databases.

Reset to Setup Mode

This option will delete all Secure Boot key databases from NVRAM.

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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.

Restore DB defaults

Restore DB variable to factory defaults.

Platform Key (PK)

Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Delete]

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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.

POST Report [5 sec]

Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds.

Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]

5.8 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

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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Network Device BBS Priorities / CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities

These items appear only when you connect a network cable or SATA ODD to the SATA port,

and allows you to set the booting order of the Network / SATA devices.

5.9 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 EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the

ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details.

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Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this

menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

5.10 Save & Exit menu

The Save & Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Discard Changes and Exit

Exit System setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes and Reset

Exit System setup 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.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of

the available filesystem devices.

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5.11 AMD CBS menu

The items in this menu shows the AMD Common BIOS Specifications.

5.11.1 CPU Common Options

Performance

Custom Core Pstates

This item allows you to enable custom P-states and throttling.

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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CCD/Core/Thread Enhancement

This item allows you to set CCD/core/threads.

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: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

The following items appear only 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]

Global C-state Control [Enabled]

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]

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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 item allows you to enable or disable RdRand instruction.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disable]

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]

5.11.2 DF Common Options

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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]

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 if 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]

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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]

5.11.3 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.

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]

Cmd2T [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T]

Gear Down Mode [Auto]

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 CAD Bus Timing User Controls is set to [Manual].

AddrCmdSetup [0]

This item allows you to setup time on CAD bus signals.

Configuration options: [0] - [39]

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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 CAD Bus Drive Strength User Controls is set 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]

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 Data Bus Configuration User Controls is set 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]

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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 DRAM Address Command Parity Retry is set 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 DRAM Write CRC Enable and Retry Limit is set 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]

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 UECC Retry [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]

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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]

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]

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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]

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 Only]

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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]

The following item appears only when Enable AER Cap is set to [Auto] or [Enabled].

ACS Enable [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto]

PCIe ARI Auto Config [Enable]

This item allows you to enable or disable the PCIe ARI Auto Detect.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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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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.

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]

cTDP Control [Manual]

[Auto] Use the fused TDP.

[Manual] User can set customized TDP.

The following item appears only when you set cTDP Control 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 you set Power Package Limit Control to [Manual].

Power Package Limit [240]

This item allows you to customize PPT.

APBDIS [Auto]

Configuration options: [0] [1] [Auto]

DF Cstates [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

CPPC [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

HSMP Support [Auto]

This item allows you to enable or disable HSMP support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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Diagnostic Mode [Auto]

This item allows you to enable or disable Diag mode.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

DLWM Support [Auto]

This item allows you to enable or disable DLWM support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

BoostFmaxEn [Auto]

[Auto] Use the default Fmax.

[Manual] User can set the boost Fmax.

The following item appears only when BoostFmaxEn is set to [Manual].

BoostFmax [0]

This item allows you to specify the boost Fmax frequency limit to apply to all cores

(MHz).

NBIO RAS Common Options

NBIO RAS Global Control [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

NBIO RAS Control [MCA]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [MCA] [Legacy]

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.

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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.

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.

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]

Edpc 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]

Enable AER Cap [Auto]

This item allows you to enable or disable Advanced Error Reporting Capability.

Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] [Auto]

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NTB Enable [Auto]

This item allows you to enable NTB.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Enable]

The following item appears only when NTB Enable is set to [Enable].

NTB Location [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Socket0-Die0] [Socket0-Die1] [Socket0-Die2] [Socket0-Die3]

[Socket1-Die0] [Socket1-Die1] [Socket1-Die2] [Socket1-Die3]

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]

5.11.5 NTB Common Options

Enable Rcv Err and Bad TLP Mask [Auto]

This item allows you to enable masking of receiver error and bad TLP at Gen4 x2.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [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]a

This item allows you to enable or disable PCIe Loopback mode.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

CV test [Auto]

Set this item to [Enabled] to support running PCIECV tool.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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5.12 Event Logs menu

The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system

event logs.

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]

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.

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]

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5.12.2 View Smbios Event Log

Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs.

The following item appears 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]

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5.13 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 appear only when 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] [Power Cycle]

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]

Custom EFI Logging Options

Log EFI Status Codes [Error code]

Allows you to select which codes to log.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Both] [Error code] [Progress code]

BMC network configuration

The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters.

Configure IPv4 support

DM_LAN1

IPV4 Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable LAN1 IPV4 Support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Shared LAN

Configuration Address source [Previous State]

This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by

BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during

BIOS phase.

Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]

Configure IPv6 support

DM_LAN1

IPV6 Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable LAN1 IPV6 Support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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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). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during

BIOS phase.

Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]

Shared LAN

IPV6 Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable LAN2 IPV6 Support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear 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). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during

BIOS phase.

Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]

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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Driver Installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary

drivers for different system components.

Chapter 6: Driver Installation

7-2 Chapter 7: Driver Installation

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. Contact - Displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if

you need more information or technical support for your motherboard.

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.

ASUS ESC4000A-E10 A-1

Appendix

This appendix includes additional information that you may refer

towhenconguringthemotherboard.

Appendix

A-2 Appendix

KRPG-U8 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modications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-3(A)/NMB-3(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-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

A-4 Appendix

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.

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/.

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

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.

ASUS ESC4000A-E10 A-5

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).SpecicImplementingMeasuresareaimedat

improvingenvironmentalperformanceofspecic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.

A-6 Appendix

ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112, Taiwan

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

Fax +886-2-2890-7798

Web site https://www.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone +86-21-38429911

Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=en

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan)

Address 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112, Taiwan

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

Fax +886-2-2890-7798

Web site https://www.asus.com/tw/

Technical Support

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456)

Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=zh-tw

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China)

Address No. 5077, Jindu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China

Telephone +86-21-5442-1616

Fax +86-21-5442-0099

Web site https://www.asus.com.cn

Technical Support

Telephone +86-20-2804-7506 (400-620-6655)

Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=zh-cn

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ASUS contact information

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA

Fax +1-510-608-4555

Web site https://www.asus.com/us/

Technical Support

Support fax +1-812-284-0883

General support +1-812-282-2787

Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=en-us

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany

Web site https://www.asus.com/de/

Technical Support

Telephone (DE) +49-2102-5789557

Telephone (AT) +43-1360-2775461

Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=de-de

ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe)

Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00 Ostrava – Hrabová,

Czech Republic

Telephone +420-596766888

Web site https://www.asus.com/cz/

Technical Support

Telephone +420-596-766-891

Fax +420-596-766-329

E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com

Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=cs-cz

A-8 Appendix

ASUS contact information

ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands)

Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands

Web site https://www.asus.com/nl/

Technical Support

Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292

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