Table of Contents
- Safety information
- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
- Chapter 2: Hardware Information
- Chapter 3: Powering Up
- Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
- 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
- 4.2 BIOS setup program
- 4.3 Main menu
- 4.4 Advanced menu
- 4.4.1 CPU Configuration
- 4.4.2 Power & Performance
- 4.4.3 Server ME Configuration
- 4.4.4 System Event Log
- 4.4.5 Trusted Computing
- 4.4.6 Redfish Host Interface Settings
- 4.4.7 Onboard LAN Configuration
- 4.4.8 Serial Port Console Redirection
- 4.4.9 Intel TXT Information
- 4.4.10 SIO Configuration
- 4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings
- 4.4.12 USB Configuration
- 4.4.13 Network Stack Configuration
- 4.4.14 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
- 4.4.15 NVMe Configuration
- 4.4.16 APM Configuration
- 4.4.17 Third-party UEFI driver configurations
- 4.5 Chipset menu
- 4.6 Security menu
- 4.7 Boot menu
- 4.8 Monitor menu
- 4.9 Tool menu
- 4.10 Event Logs menu
- 4.11 Server Mgmt menu
- 4.12 Exit menu
- Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
- Chapter 6: Driver Installation
- Appendix
ASUS P12R-M User Manual
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E18697
First Edition
August 2021
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Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
Electrical safety ..............................................................................................vii
Operation safety ............................................................................................. vii
P12R-M Series Specifications Summary.................................................................. ix
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................................1-2
1.3 Serial number label .................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Special features..........................................................................................1-3
1.4.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-3
1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ........................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-2
2.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Placement direction.....................................................................2-3
2.2.2 Screw holes.................................................................................2-3
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 2-5
2.2.4 Layout contents ........................................................................... 2-7
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-9
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ....................................................... 2-12
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...................................... 2-13
2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in rack ........................................... 2-14
2.4 System memory .......................................................................................2-15
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................................... 2-15
2.4.2 Memory configurations .............................................................. 2-15
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ...................................................................... 2-16
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................................... 2-16
2.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................................2-17
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card......................................................2-17
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ................................................. 2-17
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments................................................................2-18
2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) ..................................................... 2-19
2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) ................................................. 2-19
2.5.6 Installing the Baseboard Management Card ............................. 2-20
2.5.7 Installing an M.2 module ........................................................... 2-21
2.5.8 (optional) Installing the PFR module ......................................... 2-22
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2.6 Jumpers ....................................................................................................2-23
2.7 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................................... 2-29
2.8 Connectors ...............................................................................................2-31
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors .............................................................. 2-31
2.8.2 Internal connectors....................................................................2-34
Chapter 3: Powering Up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ......................................................................3-2
3.2 Powering off the computer ........................................................................3-3
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ................................................ 3-3
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .......................................... 3-3
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................4-2
4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 4-2
4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility................................................................... 4-3
4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 4-4
4.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................4-6
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ...................................................................... 4-7
4.2.2 Menu bar ..................................................................................... 4-7
4.2.3 Menu items..................................................................................4-8
4.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 4-8
4.2.5 Navigation keys ........................................................................... 4-8
4.2.6 General help................................................................................4-8
4.2.7 Configuration fields ..................................................................... 4-8
4.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................4-8
4.2.9 Scroll bar ..................................................................................... 4-8
4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................4-9
4.3.1 System Language [English] ........................................................ 4-9
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ..................................................... 4-9
4.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ............................................................... 4-9
4.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................4-10
4.4.1 CPU Configuration .................................................................... 4-11
4.4.2 Power & Performance ............................................................... 4-12
4.4.3 Server ME Configuration ........................................................... 4-15
4.4.4 System Event Log ..................................................................... 4-16
4.4.5 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 4-17
4.4.6 Redfish Host Interface Settings................................................. 4-18
4.4.7 Onboard LAN Configuration ...................................................... 4-18
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4.4.8 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................ 4-19
4.4.9 Intel TXT Information.................................................................4-22
4.4.10 SIO Configuration......................................................................4-22
4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 4-23
4.4.12 USB Configuration .................................................................... 4-27
4.4.13 Network Stack Configuration..................................................... 4-28
4.4.14 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) ........................................ 4-29
4.4.15 NVMe Configuration .................................................................. 4-31
4.4.16 APM Configuration .................................................................... 4-31
4.4.17 Third-party UEFI driver configurations ...................................... 4-32
4.5 Chipset menu ...........................................................................................4-33
4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ............................................. 4-33
4.5.2 PCH Configuration .................................................................... 4-35
4.6 Security menu ..........................................................................................4-39
4.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................4-43
4.8 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................4-45
4.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 4-46
4.10 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................4-47
4.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 4-48
4.10.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 4-49
4.11 Server Mgmt menu ...................................................................................4-50
4.11.1 System Event Log ..................................................................... 4-51
4.11.2 View FRU information ............................................................... 4-52
4.11.3 Bmc self test log ........................................................................ 4-52
4.11.4 BMC network configuration ....................................................... 4-53
4.11.5 View System Event Log ............................................................ 4-54
4.12 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 4-55
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
5.1 Setting up RAID ..........................................................................................5-2
5.1.1 RAID definitions .......................................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ............................................................ 5-3
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................... 5-3
5.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS ........................................................... 5-4
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 5-5
5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set.....................................................................5-6
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5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ........................5-7
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 5-8
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type..........................................................5-10
5.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 5-11
5.3.4 Preferences ............................................................................... 5-12
Chapter 6: Driver Installation
6.1 RAID driver installation .............................................................................6-2
6.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive ................................ 6-2
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 6-2
6.2 Running the Support DVD .........................................................................6-5
Appendix
P12R-M Series block diagram ................................................................................ A-2
Q-Code table ............................................................................................................ A-3
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-5
Service and Support ............................................................................................... A-9
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing 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.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure
about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables
are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots,
sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician
or your retailer.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>
Command
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line:
format A:/S
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P12R-M P12R-M/10G-2T
Processor Support / System Bus
1 x Socket H5 (LGA 1200)
Intel® Xeon® E processor (up to 95W)
Intel® Pentium™ processor
Core Logic Intel® C252 Chipset
Form Factor Micro ATX, 9.6 in. x 9.6 in.
ASUS Features
Fan Speed Control
Rack Ready
(Rack and Pedestal
dual use)
ASUS Control Center
Memory
Total Slots 4 (2 Channels)
Voltage 1.2V
Capacity Maximum up to 128GB
Memory Type DDR4 3200/2933/2666 ECC UDIMM
Memory Size 32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB
Expansion
Slots
(follow SSI
Location
number)
Total PCI/PCI-E Slots 4
Slot Location 1 -
Slot Location 2 -
Slot Location 3 -
Slot Location 4 PCI-E x8 slot, x4 Gen4 Link
Slot Location 5 -
Slot Location 6 PCI-E x16 slot, x16 Gen4 Link
Slot Location 7 -
Storage
SATA Controller
Intel® C252:
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel® VROC (Windows & Linux)
(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
SAS Controller
Optional kits:
ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12Gb/s HBA card
ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW 12Gb/s RAID
card
Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-16i
Networking LAN 2 x Intel® I210-AT
1 x Mgmt LAN
1 x Intel® LOM X710-AT2
1 x Mgmt LAN
Graphic
VGA Aspeed AST2600 64MB
* VGA output from BMC
HDMI HDMI 1.4
* HDMI output from CPU
P12R-M Series Specifications Summary
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P12R-M P12R-M/10G-2T
Onboard I/O
Connectors
TPM Header 1
PSU Connector 24-pin ATX power connector
8-pin ATX 12V power connector
Management
Header Onboard header for optional management card
USB Connector/
Header
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (rear),
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (header, 2 ports),
1 x USB 2.0 (header, 2 ports)
Fan Header 6 x 4 pin headers
SMBus 1
Chassis Intruder 1
Front LAN LED 4
Serial Port Header 1
VGA Header 1
M.2 Connector 1
Rear I/O
Connectors
External USB Port 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (rear)
VGA Port 1
RJ-45 2 x GbE LAN
1 x Mgmt LAN
2 x 10GbE LAN
1 x Mgmt LAN
Management
Solution
Software ASUS Control Center
Out of Band
Remote
Management
Optional ASMB10-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Monitoring CPU Temperature
FAN RPM
Environment
Operation temperature:
10oC ~ 50oC (50oF ~ 122oF)
Non operation temperature:
-40oC ~ 70oC (-40oF ~ 158oF)
Non operation humidity:
20% ~ 90% (Non condensing)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Product Introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new
technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P12R-M Series motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another
standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in
your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Items Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack
I/O Shield 11
Cables SATA 6G cable 3 --
COM port cable 1 --
Application CD Support DVD 1 1 pc per carton
Accessory Metal Plate for LGA1200 1 1
Packaging Qty. 1 pc per carton 10 pcs per carton
ASUS P12R-M Series 1-3
1.3 Serial number label
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the
motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxSxxxxxxxxx shown as 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.
xxSxxxxxxxxx
Made
in
China
合格
P12R-M
xxSxxxxxxxxx
Made
in
China
合格
P12R-M/10G-2T
1.4 Special features
1.4.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Xeon® Processor E-23xx / Pentium™ in LGA1200
package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support 2-channel (4
DIMMs) DDR4 memory and PCI Express 4.0 lanes. The Intel® Xeon® E-23xx have improve
CPU performance and integrated voltage regulators making it one of the most powerful and
energy efficient CPU in the world.
Integrated processor graphics support
This motherboard supports 1 digital display HDMI® with up to 4K resolution and integrated
graphics Support will cover basic functionality that matches Client’s level of features.
DMI Speed 3.0 x8
Improvement for a significant upgrade over traditional 3.0 x4.
Intel® Turbo Boost
Intel® Turbo Boost automatically allows the processor to run faster than the marked frequency
if the processor is operating below its power, current, and temperature specification
limits. This technology increases performance of both multi-threaded and single-threaded
workloads.
Intel® Hyper Threading
The thread-level parallelism on each processor makes more efficient use of the processor
resources, higher processing throughout and improved performance on today's multi-
threaded software.
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Intel® EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64
Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64-bit operating
systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient
computing.
DDR4 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR4 memory that features faster clock frequencies and higher
data transfer rates of 3200 MT/s (million transfers per second). DDR4 offers a lower voltage
standard of 1.2V that reduces memory power demand and provides improved performance.
PCI Express 4.0
PCI Express® (PCIe+) 4.0 delivers 16 GT/s bandwidth, which is double the speed of PCIe
3.0, offering lower power consumption, better lane scalability and backwards compatibility.
P12R-M series are PCIe 4.0 ready to support a diverse array of graphics, storage and
networking – enabling flexible scalability for demanding or increasing workloads.
PCI Express 3.0
PCI Express 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the
performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance,
unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility
to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.
Intel® I210AT LAN Solution
The motherboard comes with two Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which provide a total
solution for your networking needs. The onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers use
the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth.
Intel® 10G LAN Solution
Dual Intel® 10G LAN offers increased data throughput and improved efficiency, making it ideal
for large file transfers and backup. Featuring dual onboard 10G LAN ported by the cutting-
edge Intel® LOM X710AT2 Ethernet Controller, P12R-M/10G-2T provides server-grade
connectivity and supports high-density, high-bandwidth, low-latency access-layer networks to
ensure faster transfers of large-size files used in data-intensive applications.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources
by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the CPU
loading and system speed or power requirement.
Serial ATA III technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III 6 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA
interface and Intel® C252 chipset. Get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the
bandwidth of current bus systems with up to 6Gbps data transfer rates.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) / Gen 2 (10Gbps) technology
The motherboard implements the USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Gen 2 technology with data transfer
speeds of up to 5Gbps or 10Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices,
optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
ASUS P12R-M Series 1-5
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan
rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the
voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.
1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS Fan Speed technology
The ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system
loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
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Hardware Information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have
to perform when installing system components. It includes
description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such
as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched
off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause
severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
ASUS P12R-M Series 2-3
2.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fits into it.
To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an ATX 2.2
compliant chassis.
2.2.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.
2.2.2 Screw holes
Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components!
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
P12R-M/10G-2T
ASUS P12R-M Series 2-5
2.2.3 Motherboard layout
P12R-M
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ASUS P12R-M Series 2-7
2.2.4 Layout contents
Slots/Sockets Page
1. CPU socket 2-9
2. DDR4 sockets 2-15
3. PCI Express x16 / PCI Express x8 2-19
Onboard LEDs Page
1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) 2-29
2. CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1) 2-29
3. Location LED (LOCLED1) 2-30
4. Message LED (MLED1) 2-30
Rear panel connectors (P12R-M) Page
1. Video Graphics Adapter port 2-31
2. RJ-45 ports for Intel® I210 LAN 1-2 2-31
3. RJ-45 port for iKVM 2-31
4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports 1 and 2 2-31
5. HDMI™ port 2-31
6. Q-Code LED 2-31
7. Power-on Button 2-31
Jumpers Page
1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 2-23
2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 2-24
3. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP2) 2-24
4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 2-25
5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 2-25
6. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 2-26
7. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM_PWR1) 2-26
8. CPU PCIE configuration setting (4-pin CFG5-6) 2-27
9. PCIe SMBus Switcher setting (3-pin SMB_SW1) 2-28
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Rear panel connectors (P12R-M/10G-2T) Page
1. Video Graphics Adapter port 2-32
2. RJ-45 port for iKVM 2-32
3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports 1 and 2 2-32
4. RJ-45 ports for Intel® LOM X710AT LAN 1-2 2-32
5. HDMI™ port 2-32
6. Q-Code LED 2-32
7. Power-on Button 2-32
Internal connectors Page
1. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbp/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4; SATA5-6) 2-34
2. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-34
3. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 2-35
4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB67) 2-35
5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 2-36
6. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) 2-36
7. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 2-37
8. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1) 2-37
9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-38
10. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-38
11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) 2-39
12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 2-40
13. Auxiliary panel connectors (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1; 20-pin AUX_
PANEL2) 2-41
14. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION) 2-42
15. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 2-42
16. Thermal sensor cable connector (3-pin TR1) 2-43
17. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) 2-43
18. BMC connector (14-1 pin ASMB10) 2-20
19. M.2 slot (NGFF1-2) 2-21
20. PFR module connector (ROT_CON1) 2-22
ASUS P12R-M Series 2-9
2.3.1 Installing the CPU
To install the CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the load
lever is on your right.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1200 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon®
E processor (up to 95W) and Intel® Pentium™ 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.
• 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.
The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The location for the CPU socket is the
same for all motherboards of this series.
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Do not remove the PnP cap yet from
the CPU socket. Doing so may bend
the pins of the socket.
Retention tab
Load lever
2. Press the load lever with your thumb
(A), then move it to the right (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
3. Lift the load plate.
4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
Load plate
5. Position the CPU above the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle mark is
on the bottom-left corner of the socket,
then fit the CPU notches to the socket's
alignment keys.
The CPU fits in only one orientation.
DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the pins on
the socket and damaging the CPU.
Gold triangle
mark
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6. Close the load plate (A), ensuring
that the front edge of the load plate
slides under the retention lock (B).
7. Push the load lever down and insert
it under the retention tab to secure
the CPU in the socket.
8. Apply some Thermal Interface
Material to the exposed area of the
CPU that the heatsink will be in
contact with, ensuring that it is evenly
spread in a thin layer.
Some heatsinks come with pre-
applied Thermal Interface Material.
If so, skip this step.
The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it.
If it gets into your eyes or touches
your skin, wash it off immediately
and seek professional medical
help.
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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink
The Intel® LGA1200 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink to ensure
optimum thermal condition and performance.
• When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, a specially designed CPU heatsink or a
CPU heatsink with a CPU fan assembly is included depending on the package. If you
buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel® certified multi-directional CPU
heatsink or CPU heatsink with CPU fan.
• Use an LGA1200-compatible CPU heatsink and CPU fan assembly only. The
LGA1200 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and
dimension.
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan
connector.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed
CPU, making sure that the four fasteners
match the holes on the motherboard.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in
a diagonal sequence to secure the
heatsink and fan assembly in place.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal
Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan assembly.
Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU
fan and heatsink assembly.
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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.
DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if
you fail to plug this connector.
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the
connector on the motherboard.
2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.
3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a
diagonal sequence to disengage the
heatsink and fan assembly from the
motherboard.
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2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in rack
The Intel® LGA1200 processor requires a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum
thermal condition and performance.
1. Peel off the sticker on the heatsink metal
plate and affix the plate to the back of
the motherboard, matching the standoffs
to the heatsink screw holes.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten
the four heatsink screws using the
recommended sequence below.
• Ensure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will overheat.
• Do not overtighten the screws. Doing so can damage the CPU.
• Ensure that you use qualified heatsink assembly only.
• Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the CPU
before installing the heatsink and fan.
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2.4 System memory
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT
install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets:
2.4.2 Memory configurations
You may install unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory
configurations in this section.
UDIMM
DIMM Slot Per
Channel
DIMM Populated
per Channel DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM
2 1 Unbuffered DDR4 3200 Single Rank, Dual Rank
2 2 Unbuffered DDR4 3200 Single Rank, Dual Rank
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is
recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• Start installing the DIMMs in slots A2 and B2 (Blue).
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3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends
then insert the DIMM vertically into
the socket. Apply force to both ends
of the DIMM simultaneously until the
retaining clips snaps back into place.
Ensure that the DIMM is sitting firmly
on the DIMM slot.
Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system
components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the
components.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that
the notch on the DIMM matches the
DIMM slot key on the socket.
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.
Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage.
Locked Retaining Clip
Unlocked retaining clip
DIMM notch
DIMM slot key
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM
2. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
3. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM
might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
1. Remove the chassis cover. For more information, see the section Chassis cover.
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2.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the
slots and the expansion cards that they support.
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later
use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely
seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for
information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that
the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
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IRQ Priority Standard function
0 1 System Timer
1 - -
2 - Programmable Interrupt
3 4 Communications Port (COM2)
4 5 Communications Port (COM1)
5 - -
6 - -
7 - -
8 - -
9 - -
10 - -
11 - -
12 - -
13 2 Numeric Data Processor
14 3 Intel® GPIO Controller
15 - -
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
Standard Interrupt assignments
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2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link)
The onboard PCIEX8_4 provide one x4 Gen4 link to the PCH. These slots support various
server class high performance add-on cards.
2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link)
The onboard PCIEX16_6 provides one x16 Gen4 link to CPU. This slot supports VGA cards
and various server class high performance add-on cards.
No.(Slot location) Short Description
1 (slot 6) PCIEX16_6 1 x PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen4 link)
2 (slot 4) PCIE8_4 1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen4 Link)
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2.5.6 Installing the Baseboard Management Card
Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB10 Management Card on your
motherboard.
1. Locate the Baseboard Management Card header on the motherboard.
2. Orient and press the Management Card in place.
The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance
may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the same.
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2.5.7 Installing an M.2 module
You may install an M.2 card (supports up to 2280) to the onboard M.2 slot on the
motherboard.
This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 devices on PCIe Gen 3 x4 interface.
• The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately.
• The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and
appearance may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the
same.
1. Locate the M.2 slot (M.2_1(SOCKET3)) on the motherboard.
2. Remove the screw on the stand screw.
3. (optional) Remove the stand screw if you wish to install an 2242 or 2260 length M.2
module.
4. (optional) Install the stand screw to the length hole corresponding to the M.2 module
you wish to install.
5. Prepare the M.2 module, then align and insert the M.2 module into the M.2 slot
(M.2_1(SOCKET3)).
6. Secure the M.2 module with the screw you removed in step 2.
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2.5.8 (optional) Installing the PFR module
The optional PFR module will come pre-installed on your system and is connected to the PFR
module connector on your motherboard.
• The illustration below is for reference only.
• For more information or assistance, please refer to www.asus.com.
1. Locate the PFR module connector on your motherboard.
2. Align and connect the PFR module to the PFR module connector.
3. Push the PFR module down so that it is seated securely on the PFR module connector,
then secure it using a screw.
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2.6 Jumpers
The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance
may vary depending on the model, but the locations for these jumpers/LEDs/connectors
remain the same.
1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
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. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds.
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.
DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. Short-circuiting or
placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure!
• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins
again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the
battery.
• Due to chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must
turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting
the system.
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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. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP2)
Set to pins 1-2 to enable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event.
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4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)
This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery
mode when ME become corrupted.
5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function.
This feature is disabled by default. Set to pins 1-2 to enable it. When enabled, SmaRT
allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.
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7. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM_PWR1)
This jumper allows SATA56 to support SATADOM which do not need external power
connections. Set to pins 2-3 to activate the SATA56 support feature.
6. 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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8. CPU PCIE configuration setting (4-pin CFG5-6)
These jumpers allow you to configure the speed at which PCIEX16_6 will run at. Refer
to the table below for the different jumper configurations.
Jumper Setting
CFG6 CFG5 PCIEX16_6 slot configuration
21
32 3 4
21
32 3 4
Riser card (default)
21
32
3 4
21
32
3 4
x16
21
32
3 4
21 32
3 4
x8, x8
21 32
3 4
21 32
3 4
x8, x4, x4
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9. PCIe SMBus Switcher setting (3-pin SMB_SW1)
This jumper allows toggle whether the SMBUS signal comes from BMC or PCH.
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2.7 Onboard LEDs
The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance
may vary depending on the model, but the locations for these jumpers/LEDs/connectors
remain the same.
2. CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1)
The CATT ERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic
error and cannot continue to operate.
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 S5 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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4. Message LED (MLED1)
This onboard LED lights up to indicate that there is a temperature warning or a BMC
event log is generated.
3. 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.
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2.8 Connectors
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors
1. Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible
devices.
2. RJ-45 ports for Intel® I210 LAN 1-2. These ports allows Gigabit connection to a Local
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port
LED indications.
3. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you enable ASMB10
Management card.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin USB ports are available for connecting
USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices.
5. HDMI™ port. The HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD
device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display.
6. Q-Code LED: 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.
7. Power-on Button: Press this button to turn on the system.
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1. Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible
devices.
2. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you enable ASMB10
Management card.
3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin USB ports are available for connecting
USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices.
4. RJ-45 ports for Intel® LOM X710AT LAN 1-2. These ports allows Gigabit connection
to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the
LAN port LED indications.
5. HDMI™ port. The HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD
device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display.
6. Q-Code LED: 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.
7. Power-on Button: Press this button to turn on the system.
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Intel® I210 LAN port LED indications
Dedicated Management LAN port (DM_LAN1) LED indications
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED
LED
SPEED
LED
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
Intel® LOM X710AT LAN port LED indications
Speed LED
Status Description
OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
GREEN 1 Gbps connection
Speed LED
Status Description
OFF 100 Mbps connection
ORANGE 1 Gbps connection
GREEN 10 Gbps connection
Activity/Link LED
Status Description
OFF No link
GREEN Linked
BLINKING Data activity
Activity/Link LED
Status Description
OFF No link
GREEN Linked
BLINKING Data activity
Speed LED
Status Description
OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
GREEN 1 Gbps connection
Activity/Link LED
Status Description
OFF No link
YELLOW Linked
BLINKING Data activity
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The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed.
2.8.2 Internal connectors
1. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbp/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4; SATA5-6)
Supported by the Intel® C252 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal
cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,
or RAID 5 configuration.
2. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or
SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or
SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.
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4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB67)
This connector allows you to connect a USB 2.0 module for additional USB 2.0 front or
rear panel ports. This USB connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s
connection speed.
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
3. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)
The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise
SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and
general purpose data.
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6. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1)
This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.
5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.2
Gen 2 front or rear panel ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector provides data transfer
speeds of up to 10 Gb/s.
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 module is purchased separately.
The plugged USB 3.2 Gen 2 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the
operating system’s setting.
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• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow
inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
• These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology.
8. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1)
The fan connectors support cooling fans. 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.
7. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely
store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
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9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable
to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis.
10. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU
(power supply unit) to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus
host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
This connector functions only when you enable the ASUS ASMB10.
Power supply is required to meet PMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be
needed. Please contact ASUS if your need further support.
The COM module is purchased separately.
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• DO NOT forget to connect the 24-pin and the 8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system
will not boot up.
• Use of a power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power output is recommended when
configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become
unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version.
• Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your
system.
11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)
These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
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12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
• System power LED (3-pin PLED)
This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power
LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on
the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
• Message LED (2-pin MLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front
message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate
an abnormal event occurrence.
• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED
cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from
or written to the HDD.
• Power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns
the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the
BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four (4) seconds while the
system is ON turns the system OFF.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot
without turning off the system power.
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13. Auxiliary panel connectors (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1; 20-pin AUX_PANEL2)
These connectors are for additional front panel features including front panel SMB,
locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.
• Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)
This 6-1 pin connector is for the front panel SMBus cable.
• LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
• Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1, 2-pin LOCATORLED2)
This 2-pin connector is for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect
the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the
Locator button is pressed.
• Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)
This 2-pin connector is for the locator button on the front panel. This button
queries the state of the system locator.
• LAN activity LED and USB port (2-pin LAN3_LED, LAN4_LED, USB ports)
These leads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs and USB ports on the front
panel.
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14. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect
one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis
intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis
component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion
event.
By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper
cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion
detection feature.
15. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1)
This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This
connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the
individual control lines.
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16. Thermal sensor cable connector (3-pin TR1)
This connector allows you to connect a thermal sensor cable that is used for monitoring
temperature. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector and place its probe to
the device that you want to monitor.
17. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1)
The VPP_I2C connector is used for the storage backplane with sensor readings.
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Chapter 3: Powering Up
3
Powering Up
This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of
shutting down the system.
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3.1 Starting up for the first time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Be sure that all switches are off.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power
standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green
after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self-test or POST. While the tests are running, the
BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything
within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed
a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for
assistance.
The following shows the possible beep codes and its corresponding error condition
BIOS Beep codes
Beep Error condition
1 short Power supply surges detected during the previous power on.
1 short No Keyboard Detected.
1 short, 2 short No DIMM Detected.
1 short, 8 short No VGA Detected.
2 long Chassis Intrusion.
2 long BIOS-image Crash Detected.
7. At power on, hold down the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions
in Chapter 4.
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3.2 Powering off the computer
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function
Using Windows® Server 2019:
1. Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>.
2. Click on the Power icon on the lower right side of the screen.
3. Select Shut down.
4. In the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the Other (Planned) option in the selection
lists. Otherwise, select the option that best describes why you want to shut down the
computer.
5. Click
Continue.
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch
While the system is ON, press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system
to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode
regardless of the BIOS setting.
4
BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through
the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters are also provided.
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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output
System (BIOS) setup:
1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or
gets corrupted.
2. ASUS EzFlash
Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk.
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.
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.
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.
4.1.1 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.
When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as P11CM4L.CAP for this
motherboard.
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3. Press the Left arrow key to switch to the Drive field.
4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS
then press <Enter>.
5. Press the Right arrow key to switch to the Folder Info field.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file then press <Enter>.
7. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility
The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk
without having to use a DOS-based utility.
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays
may not be the same as shown.
To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility:
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.
2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select Start EzFlash and press
<Enter> to enable it.
Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this
utility.
ASUSTek. EzFlash Utility
[Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit
FS0 System Volume Information <DIR>
Windows <DIR>
P12R-M BIOS <DIR>
Current Platform
Platform : P12R-M
Version : 0201
Build Date :04/13/2021
New Platform
Platform : P12R-M
Version : 0207
Build Date :06/25/2021
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• 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!
4.1.3 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 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. Download 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
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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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!
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
4. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system.
C:\>
Current Platform
Platform : P12R-M
Version : 0201
Build date: 04/13/2021
New Platform
Platform : P12R-M
Version : 0207
Build date: 06/25/2021
ASUSTek. EzFlash Utility
Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!!
Write
75%
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4.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the
provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your
system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system
using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of
your computer in the future. 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 NVRAM 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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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Navigation keys
General helpMenu bar Configuration fieldsMenu items
4.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system configuration
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
Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing
the fan settings
Tool For configuring options for special functions
Event Logs For changing the event log settings
Server Mgmt For changing the server mgmt settings
Exit For selecting the save & exit options
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the
desired item is highlighted.
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4.2.3 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Advanced, Chipset, Security, Boot, Monitor, Tool, Event Logs, Server Mgmt,
and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
4.2.4 Submenu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.
To display the submenu, select the item then press <Enter>.
4.2.5 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.
4.2.6 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
4.2.7 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.
4.2.8 Pop-up window
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration
options for that item.
4.2.9 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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4.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu
provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system
date, time, and language.
To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the
Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page.
Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing
the Up or Down arrow keys.
4.3.1 System Language [English]
Allows you to select the system default language.
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
4.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
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4.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field
values can cause the system to malfunction.
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4.4.1 CPU Configuration
CPU Flex Ratio Override [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable CPU Flex Ratio Override.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when CPU Flex Ratio Override is set to [Enabled].
CPU Flex Ratio Settings [37]
Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. This value must be between the Max Efficiency Ratio
(LFM) and the Maximum non-turbo ratio set by the Hardware (HFW).
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Allows you to turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enabled]
Allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Enable this item to allow a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4.2 Power & Performance
AVX [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the AVX 2/3 Instructions. This is applicable for Big Core only.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
AVX3 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the AVX 3 Instructions. This is applicable for Big Core only.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to set the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
Hyper-Threading [Enabled]
Allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the
operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously.
[Enabled] For two threads per activated core.
[Disabled] For only one thread per activated core.
BIST [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable BIST (Built-In Self Test) on reset.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
AES [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel Trusted Execution Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable utilization of additional hardware capabilities provided by
Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology. Changes require a full power cycle to take effect.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU - Power Management Control
Boot performance mode [Turbo Performance]
This item allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set starting from reset
vector.
Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled]
Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Race To Halt (RTH) [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Race To Halt feature. RTH dynamically increases the
CPU frequency to quickly enter the package C-State and reduce the overall power. RTH is
controlled through MSR 1FC bit 20.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology [Native Mode]
Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Enabling will expose
the CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Native Mode] [Out of Band Mode]
Per Core P State OS control mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Per Core P state OS control mode. Disabling will set Bit 31 =
1 command 0x06. When set the highest core request is used for all other core requests.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
HwP Autonomous Per Core P State [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disable Autonomous PCPS (Bit 30 = 1, command 0x11). Autonomous will
request the same value for all cores all the time.
[Enabled] Enable PCPS (default Bit 30 = 0, command 0x11).
HwP Autonomous EPP Grouping [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disable EPP grouping (default Bit 29 = 1, command 0x11). Autonomous will
not necessarily request same values for all cores with same EPP.
[Enabled] Enable EPP grouping (default Bit 29 = 1, command 0x11). Autonomous will
request the same value for all cores with same EPP.
HwP Fast MSR Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable HwP Fast MSR Support for IA32_HWP_REQUEST MSR.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
HDC Control [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disable HDC.
[Enabled] Can be enable by OS if OS native support available.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable processor turbo mode if EMTTM is also enabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
C-States [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable CPU power management, this allows the CPU to enter C-state
when not it is not 100 % utilized.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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The following items appears only when C-States is set to [Enabled].
Enhanced C-States [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable C11E. Enable this item to allow the CPU to switch to
minimum speed when all cores enter C-State.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
C-State Auto Demotion [C1]
This item allows you to configure the C-state auto demotion.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [C1]
C-State Un-demotion [C1]
This item allows you to configure the C-state Un-demotion.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [C1]
Package C-State Demotion [Enabled]
This item allows you to configure the Package C-State Demotion.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Package C-State Un-demotion [Enabled]
This item allows you to configure the Package C-state Un-demotion.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Package C-state Limit [Auto]
This item allows you to select the maximum package C-state limit setting. Setting this item
to CPU Default will leave it to Factory default value. Setting this item to Auto will initialize to
deepest available Package C State Limit.
Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7S] [C8] [C9] [C10] [CPU Default] [Auto]
Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Thermal Monitoring.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4.3 Server ME Configuration
Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. Scroll using <Page Up> /
<Page Down> keys to see more items.
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4.4.4 System Event Log
Allows you to view the System Event Main Screen and RAS features enabling.
System Errors [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable system error setup options.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when System Errors is set to [Enabled].
Whea Driver Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Whea Driver Support. This option may not be effective with
some OS.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when Whea Driver Support is set to [Enabled].
Whea FFM Logging [Disable Link]
Allows you to enable or disable Whea FFM logging of errors.
Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]
WHEA/UEFI Record Format [UEFI 2.2]
Allows you to set WHEA/UEFI FFM Error record format.
Configuration options: [UEFI 2.2] [UEFI 2.3.1]
Memory Error Enabling:
Press <Enter> to view or change Memory errors enabling options.
Memory corrected Error enabling [Disable Link]
Allows you to enable or disable Memory corrected Errors.
Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]
Memory uncorrected Error enabling [Disable Link]
Allows you to enable or disable Memory uncorrected Errors.
Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]
PCH Error Enable [No]
Allows you to enable or disable Whea Driver Support. This option may not be effective with
some OS.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
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The following item appears only when PCH Error Enable is set to [Yes].
PCI/PCI Error Enabling:
Press <Enter> to view or change PCH errors enabling options.
PCI-Ex Error Enable [No]
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
Fatal Error Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable and escalate fatal errors to error pins.
Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]
Uncorrected Error Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable and escalate Uncorrectable/Recoverable errors to error pins.
Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]
Corrected Error Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable and escalate Correctable Errors to error pins.
Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]
Enable SERR propagation [No]
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
Enable PERR propagation [No]
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
Security Device Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show
Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.5 Trusted Computing
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4.4.7 Onboard LAN Configuration
The Onboard LAN configuration may differ between models.
P12R-M
Onboard I210 LAN Configuration
Intel I210 LAN1-2
LAN Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.6 Redfish Host Interface Settings
Redfish [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Redfish.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when Redfish is set to [Enabled].
Authentication mode [Basic Authentication]
Allows you to select the authentication mode.
Configuration options: [Basic Authentication] [Session Authentication]
Redfish BMC Settings
IP address
Enter the IP address.
IP Mask address
Enter the IP Mask address.
IP Port
Enter the IP Port.
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Onboard X710 LAN Configuration
Intel X710 LAN1-2
LAN Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
P12R-M/10G-2T
4.4.8 Serial Port Console Redirection
COM1
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled].
Console Redirection Settings
These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection
item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the
user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible
settings.
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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]
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 enable or disable extended terminal resolution.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Putty Keypad [VT100]
This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty.
Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400]
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Legacy Console Redirection Settings
Legacy Console Redirection Port [COM1]
Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy
OPROM Messages.
Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2 (Disabled)]
Resolution [80x24]
Allows you to select a the number of rows and columns in supported redirection.
Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25]
Redirect After POST [Always Enable]
Allows you to select the redirection after POST.
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 (Disabled)]
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]
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4.4.9 Intel TXT Information
You may view the Intel TXT information in this menu.
4.4.10 SIO Configuration
Logical Devices state on the left side of the control, reflects the current Logical Device
state. Changes made during Setup Session will be shown after you restart the system.
[*Active*] Serial Port 1 / [*Active*] Serial Port 2
Allows you to view and set basic properties of the SIO Logical device. Like IO Base, IRQ
Range, DMA Channel, and Device Mode.
Use This Device [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable this Logical Device.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks]
Allows you to set the value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register.
Configuration options: [32 PCI Bus Clocks] [64 PCI Bus Clocks] [96 PCI Bus Clocks] [128 PCI
Bus Clocks] [160 PCI Bus Clocks] [192 PCI Bus Clocks] [224 PCI Bus Clocks] [248 PCI Bus
Clocks]
PCI-X Latency Timer [64 PCI Bus Clocks]
Allows you to set the value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register.
Configuration options: [32 PCI Bus Clocks] [64 PCI Bus Clocks] [96 PCI Bus Clocks] [128 PCI
Bus Clocks] [160 PCI Bus Clocks] [192 PCI Bus Clocks] [224 PCI Bus Clocks] [248 PCI Bus
Clocks]
VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable VGA Palette Registers Snooping.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings
Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings.
The following item appears only when Use This Device is set to [Enabled].
Disabling SIO Logical Devices may have unwanted side effects. PROCEED WITH
CAUTION.
Possible: [Use Automatic Settings]
Allows the user to change the device resource settings. New settings will be reflected
no this setup page after system restarts.
Configuration options: [Use Automatic Settings] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; DMA;] [IO=3F8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA;]
[IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;
DMA;]
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PERR# Generation [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable PCI Device to Generate PERR#.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SERR# Generation [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable PCI Device to Generate SERR#.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Above 4G Decoding [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address
space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when Above 4G Decoding is set to [Enabled].
LAN Device 4G Decode [Above_4G]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Above_4G]
Re-Size BAR Support [Disabled]
If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, this option enables or disables
Resizable BAR Support. (Only if system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
To enable Re-Size BAR Support for harnessing full GPU memory, please set CSM
(Compatibility Support Module) to [Disabled].
SR-IOV Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support, if your system has SR-
IOV capable PCIe Devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCI Express Settings
The items in this submenu allow you change PCI Express Devices Settings.
PCI Express Device Register Settings
Relaxed Ordering [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Extended Tag [Disabled]
If this item is set to Enabled, it will allow Device to use 8-bit Tag field as a requester.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
No Snoop [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Device No Snoop option.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Maximum Payload [Auto]
Allows you to set Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to
select the value.
Configuration options: [Auto] [128 Bytes] [256 Bytes] [512 Bytes] [1024 Bytes] [2048
Bytes] [4096 Bytes]
Maximum Read Request [Auto]
Allows you to set Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allow System
BIOS to select the value.
Configuration options: [Auto] [128 Bytes] [256 Bytes] [512 Bytes] [1024 Bytes] [2048
Bytes] [4096 Bytes]
PCI Express Link Register Settings
ASPM Support [Disabled]
Allows you to set the ASPM level.
[Disabled] Disables ASPM.
[Auto] BIOS auto configure.
[Force L0s] Force all links to L0 State.
Enabling ASPM may cause some PCI-E devices to fail.
Extended Synch [Disabled]
If this item is enabled, it will allow generation of Extended Synchronization patterns.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Link Training Retry [5]
Allows you to define the number of Retry Attempts software will take to retrain the link
if previous training attempt was unsuccessful.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [2] [3] [5]
Link Training Timeout (uS) [1000]
Allows you to define the number of Microseconds software will wait before polling ‘link
Training’ bit in Link Status register.
Configuration options: [10] - [10000]
Unpopulated Links [Keep Link ON]
If this option is set to [Disable Link], in order to save power, software will disable
unpopulated PCI Express Links.
Configuration options: [Keep Link ON] [Disabled Link]
PCI Express GEN 2 Settings
The items in this submenu allow you change PCI Express GEN Devices Settings.
PCI Express GEN2 Device Register Settings
Completion Timeout [Default]
In device Functions that support Completion Timeout programmability, allows system
software to modify the Completion Timeout value.
[Default] 50us to 50ms.
[Shorter] Software will use shorter timeout ranges supported by hardware.
[Longer] Software will use longer timeout ranges.
[Disabled] Disable completion timeout.
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ARI Forwarding [Disabled]
If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], the Downstream Port disables
its traditional Device Number field being 0 enforcement when turning a Type1
Configuration Request into a Type0 Configuration Request, permitting access to
Extended Functions in an ARI Device immediately below the Port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Atomic0p Requester Enable [Disabled]
If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], this function initiates Atomic0p
Requests only if Bus Master Enable bit is in the Command Register Set.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Atomic0p Egress Blocking [Disabled]
If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], outbound Atomic0p Requests via
Egress Ports will be blocked.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IDO Request Enable [Disabled]
If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], this permits setting the number of ID-
Based Ordering (IDO) bit (Attribute[2]) requests to be initiated.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IDO Completion Enable [Disabled]
If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], this permits setting the number of ID-
Based Ordering (IDO) bit (Attribute[2]) requests to be initiated.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LTR Mechanism Enable [Disabled]
If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], this enables the Latency Tolerance
Reporting (LTR) Mechanism.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
End-End TLP Prefix Blocking [Disabled]
If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], this function will block forwarding of
TLPs containing End-End TLP Prefixes.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCI Express GEN2 Link Register Settings
Target Link Speed [Auto]
If supported by hardware and set to [Force to X.X GT/s], for Downstream Ports, this
sets an upper limit on Link operational speed by restricting the values advertised by the
Upstream component in its training sequences. When [Auto] is selected HW initialized
data will be used.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Force to 2.5 GT/s] [Force to 5.0 GT/s] [Force to 8.0
GT/s] [Force to 16.0 GT/s] [Force to 32.0 GT/s]
Clock Power Management [Disabled]
If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], the device is permitted to use
CLKREQ# signal for power management of Link clock in accordance to protocol
defined in appropriate form factor specification.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Compliance SOS [Disabled]
If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], this will force LTSSM to send SKP
Ordered Sets between sequences when sending Compliance Pattern or Modified
Compliance Pattern.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Autonomous Width [Enabled]
If supported by hardware and set to [Disabled], this will disable the hardware’s ability
to change link width except width size reduction for the purpose of correcting unstable
link operation.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Autonomous Speed [Enabled]
If supported by hardware and set to [Disabled], this will disable the hardware’s ability
to change link speed except speed rate reduction for the purpose of correcting unstable
link operation.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.12 USB Configuration
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Disabled] USB devices are available only for EFI applications.
[Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
[Auto] Automatically disables the Legacy USB support if USB devices are not
connected.
XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The
XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4.13 Network Stack Configuration
Allows you to configure the network stack configuration.
USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage driver support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Port 60/64 Emulation.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB hardware delays and time-outs
USB transfer time-out [20 sec]
Allows you to set the 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 set the device reset time-out value.
Configuration options: [10 sec] 20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec]
Device power-up delay [Auto]
Allows you to set the maximum time the device takes before the device reports itself to the
host controller properly. [Auto] uses 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 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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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]
Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE 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 PXE boot option will
not be created.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PXE boot wait time [0]
Set the wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust
the value. The values range from 0 to 5.
Media detect count [1]
Set the number of times presence of media will be checked. Use the <+> or <-> to
adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 50.
4.4.14 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
Launch CSM [Disabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.
[Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows secure update and secure
boot.
[Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI
driver add-on devices or the Windows UEFI mode.
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The following items appear only when Launch CSM is set to [Enabled].
GateA20 Active [Upon Request]
This allows you to set the GA20 option.
[Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.
[Always] Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is
executed above 1MB.
Interrupt 19 Capture [Immediate]
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.
[Auto] Auto
Boot Device Control [UEFI only]
Allows you to select the devices boot-up mode according to the devices specification.
Devices with the selected mode will in the boot priority list.
Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only]
Boot from Network Devices [Ignore]
Allows you to select the type of onboard LAN controller and installed LAN cards.
Network devices will run the selected type during the system boot. Selecting [Ignore]
will accelerate the boot up time without running network devices during POST (Power-On
Self-Test).
Configuration options: [Ignore] [UEFI only] [Legacy only]
Boot from Storage Devices [UEFI only]
Allows you to select the type of storage devices to run first during the system boot. It
is recommended to select either [Legacy only] or [UEFI only] according to devices
specification for better stability. Selecting [Ignore] will accelerate the boot up time
without running network devices during POST (Power-On Self-Test).
Configuration options: [Ignore] [UEFI only] [Legacy only]
Launch Video OPROM policy [UEFI only]
This option controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OPROM.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [UEFI only] [Legacy only]
Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [UEFI only]
Allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI Expansion devices to run first during the
system boot.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [UEFI only] [Legacy only]
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4.4.15 NVMe Configuration
You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected.
4.4.16 APM Configuration
This page will allow you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.
Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]
When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set
to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the
system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power
loss.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the PCI/PCIe devices to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] Enables the PCI/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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4.4.17 Third-party UEFI driver configurations
Additional configuration options for third-party UEFI drivers installed to the system will appear
in the section marked in red in the screenshot below.
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4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration
4.5 Chipset menu
The Chipset menu allows you to change the platform settings.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Chipset menu items. Incorrect field values
can cause the system to malfunction.
Memory Configuration
Maximum Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to select the maximum memory frequency setting.
Configuration options: [Auto] [2133] [2400] [2666] [2933] [3200]
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ECC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the DDR Ecc support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DDR Speed Control [Auto]
Allows you to set DDR Frequency and Gear1 / Gear2 control for all SAGV points.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
Memory Scrambler [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Fast Boot [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable fast path thru the MRC.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Graphics Configuration
Primary Display [Auto]
Allows you to select which of CPU Graphics / PEG Graphics / PCIE Graphics device
should be Primary Display.
Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCI] [HG]
Select PCIE Card [Auto]
Allows you to select the card used on the platform.
[Auto] Skip GPIO based Power Enable to dGPU.
[Elk Creek 4] DGPU Power Enable = ActiveLow.
[PEG Eval] DGPU Power Enable = ActiveHigh.
HG Delay After Power Enable [300]
The delay in milli-seconds after power enable.
HG Delay After Hold Reset [100]
The delay in milli-seconds after hold reset.
Internal Graphics [Auto]
Keep IGFX enabled based on the setup options.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
VT-d [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable VT-d capability.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
X2APIC OPT Out [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable X2APIC_OPT_OUT bit.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DMA Control Guarantee [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable DMA_CONTROL_GUARANTEE bit.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IGD VTD Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable IGD VTD.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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IOP VTD Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable IOP VTD.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CRID Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable SA CRID and TCSS CRID control for Intel SIPP.
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]
4.5.2 PCH Configuration
PCI Express Configuration
DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable control of active state power management of DMI link.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto]
Port8xh Decode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or PCI express port 8xh decode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when Port8xh Decode is set to [Enabled].
Port8xh Decode Port# [0]
Select PCI Express Port8xh Decode Root Port. User to ensure port availability.
Configuration options: [0] - [23]
PCH Storage Configuration
SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when SATA Controller(s) is set to [Enabled].
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to select the SATA controllers operation.
Configuration options: [AHCI] [Intel RSTe Premium With Intel Optane System
Acceleration]
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SATA 1
Port 1 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA6G_1 Hot Plug [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot pluggable.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Spin Up Device. If enabled for any of the ports,
Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which have this option
enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]
Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to a solid state drive or a hard disk
drive
Configuration options: [Hard Disk Drive] [Solid State Drive]
SATA 2
Port 2 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA6G_2 Hot Plug [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot pluggable.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Spin Up Device. If enabled for any of the ports,
Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which have this option
enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]
Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to a solid state drive or a hard disk
drive
Configuration options: [Hard Disk Drive] [Solid State Drive]
SATA 3
Port 3 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA6G_3 Hot Plug [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot pluggable.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Spin Up Device. If enabled for any of the ports,
Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which have this option
enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]
Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to a solid state drive or a hard disk
drive
Configuration options: [Hard Disk Drive] [Solid State Drive]
SATA 4
Port 1 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA6G_4 Hot Plug [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot pluggable.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Spin Up Device. If enabled for any of the ports,
Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which have this option
enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]
Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to a solid state drive or a hard disk
drive
Configuration options: [Hard Disk Drive] [Solid State Drive]
SATA 5
Port 5 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA6G_5 Hot Plug [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot pluggable.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Spin Up Device. If enabled for any of the ports,
Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which have this option
enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]
Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to a solid state drive or a hard disk
drive
Configuration options: [Hard Disk Drive] [Solid State Drive]
SATA 6
Port 6 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA6G_6 Hot Plug [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot pluggable.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Spin Up Device [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Spin Up Device. If enabled for any of the ports,
Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which have this option
enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]
Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to a solid state drive or a hard disk
drive
Configuration options: [Hard Disk Drive] [Solid State Drive]
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4.6 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 feature is Active if Secure Boot is set to [Enabled], Platform Key (PK) is enrolled
and the System is in User mode. Mode change requires a platform reset.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Secure Boot Mode [Custom]
Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector.
Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard]
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The following items are available only when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom].
Install Default Secure Boot Keys
This option will load the default secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (key-
exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the
secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset the
system for the changes to take effect.
Clear Secure Boot Keys
This option will delete all previously applied secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key),
KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All
the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset
the system for the changes to take effect.
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 [Enabled]
Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup
Mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Install Default Secure Boot Keys
This option will load the default secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK
(key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database).
All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes
and reset the system for the changes to take effect.
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Clear Secure Boot Keys
This option will delete all previously applied secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform
key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature
database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save
changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect.
Save all Secure Boot Variables
This option will save NVRAM content of Secure Boot policy variables to the file (EFI_
SIGNATURE_LIST data format) in root foler on a target file system device.
Enroll Efi Image
This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Enroll SHA256 Hash
certificate of a PE image into Authorized Signature Database (db).
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.
PK Management
Configuration options: [Details] [Save To File] [Set New Key] [Delete key]
KEK Management / DB Management / DBX Management
Configuration options: [Details] [Save To File] [Set New Key] [Append Key] [Delete key]
Authorized TimeStamps / OsRecovery Signatures
Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Append Key]
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4.7 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Setup Prompt Timeout [1]
Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original
default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust
the value.
Bootup NumLock State [Off]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]
Boot Logo Display [Disabled]
[Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.
[Enabled] Display the logo during POST.
The following item appears only when Boot Logo Display is set to [Disabled].
POST Report [5 sec]
Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds.
Configuration options: [1 sec] [3 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]
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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.
Fast Boot [Disable Link]
Allows you to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to
launch active boot option. This has no effect for BBS boot options.
Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when Fast Boot is set to [Enabled].
SATA Support [Last Boot SATA Devices Only]
[Last Boot SATA Devices Only] Only last booted SATA device will be available in POST.
[All SATA Devices] All SATA devices will be available in OS and POST.
NVMe Support [Enabled]
If this option is disabled, NVMe device will be skipped.
Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]
VGA Support [EFI Driver]
[Auto] Only legacy OpRom with Legacy OS, and logo will NOT be shown during
POST.
[EFI Driver] Efi driver will still be installed with EFI OS.
USB Support [Full Intial]
[Disable Link] All USB devices will NOT be available until after OS boot.
[Full Initial] All USB devices will be available in OS and POST.
[Partial Initial] USB Mass Storage and specific USB port/device will NOT be available
before OS boot.
PS2 Devices Support [Enabled]
If this option is disabled, PS2 devices will be skipped.
Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]
Network Stack Driver Support [Disable Link]
If this option is disabled, Network Stack Driver will be skipped.
Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]
Redirection Support [Disable Link]
If this option is disabled, Redirection function will be disabled.
Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]
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4.8 Monitor menu
This menu displays the system temperature, fan speed, and power status. You can also
change the fan settings in this menu.
Fan Speed Control [Auto Mode]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Auto Mode] [Full Speed Mode] [Manual Speed Mode]
The following items appear only when Fan Speed Control is set to [Manual Speed Mode].
REAR_FAN1 / CPU_FAN1 / FRNT_FAN1-4 Duty% [50]
Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Use the
<+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 10 to 100.
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4.9 Tool menu
Start ASUS EzFlash
Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the
ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details.
ASUS SMBIOS Viewer
Allows you to start ASUS SMBIOS Viewer when you press <Enter>.
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4.10 Event Logs menu
The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system
event logs.
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4.10.1 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]
The following items appear only when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled].
Erasing Settings
Erase Event Log [No]
Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation
during reset.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset]
When Log is Full [Do Nothing]
Choose options for reacting to a full Smbios Event Log.
Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]
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]
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4.10.2 View Smbios Event Log
Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs.
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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4.11 Server Mgmt menu
BMC Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when BMC Support is set to [Enabled].
OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled]
This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management
Software after the OS loads.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items are configurable only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].
OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes]
Allows you to configure the length for 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]
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BMC init phase [PEI phase]
Allows you to set BMC init phase.
Configuration options: [PEI phase] [BDS phase]
4.11.1 System Event Log
Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration.
Enabling/Disabling Options
SEL Components [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
• The following items are configurable only when SEL Components is set to [Enabled].
• All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
Erasing Settings
Erase SEL [No]
Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset]
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4.11.3 Bmc self test log
Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration.
4.11.2 View FRU information
Press <Enter> to view FRU information.
Erase Log [Yes, On every reset]
Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation
during reset.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On every reset]
When Log is Full [Clear Log]
Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log.
Configuration options: [Clear Log] [Do not log any more]
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4.11.4 BMC network configuration
The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters.
Configure IPV4 support
Lan channel 1 / Lan channel 2
Configuration Address source [Unspecified]
Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by
BMC). [Unspecified] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS
phase.
Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]
The following items are available only when Configuration Address source is set to
[Static].
Station IP address
Allows you to set the station IP address.
Subnet mask
Allows you to set the subnet mask. We recommend that you use the same Subnet
Mask you have specified on the operating system network for the used network card.
Router IP Address
Allows you to set the router IP address.
To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the
Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page.
Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing
the Up or Down arrow keys.
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4.11.5 View System Event Log
This item allows you to view the system event log records.
Router MAC Address
Allows you to set the router MAC address.
Configure IPV6 support
Lan channel 1 / Lan channel 2
IPV6 support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable IPV6 support.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following items appear only when IPV6 support is set to [Enabled].
Configuration Address source [Unspecified]
Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by
BMC). [Unspecified] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS
phase.
Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]
The following items are available only when Configuration Address source is set to
[Static].
Station IPV6 address
Allows you to set the station IPV6 address.
Prefix Length
Allows you to set the prefix length (maximum of Prefix Length is 128).
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4.12 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this
menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Save Changes and Reset
Reset system after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
Reset system setup without saving any changes.
Load Optimized Defaults
Restore/load default values for all the setup options.
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen
depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from
the selected device.
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5
RAID Configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and
configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
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5.1 Setting up RAID
The motherboard supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM
Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux).
5.1.1 RAID definitions
RAID 0
(Data striping)
optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1
(Data mirroring)
copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a
second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be
of the same size or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having
to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and
three new drives for this setup.
RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among
the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing,
relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.
If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy
first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating
system to the selected hard disk drive.
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5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS
You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA
hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C242 chipset.
To do this:
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Chipset Menu > PCH Configuration > PCH Storage Configuration, then
press <Enter>.
3. Set SATA Mode Selection to [Intel RSTe Premium With Intel Optane System
Acceleration].
4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.
Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives
The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance,
install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration:
1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system
user guide.
2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to
the SATA connector on the motherboard.
3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
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5.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS
This feature allows you to do CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe.
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) VROC SATA Controller then press <Enter> to
display the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu.
Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
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5.2.1 Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press
<Enter>. The following screen appears:
2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter> to select the RAID level to
create, and then press <Enter>.
4. Under Select Disks, press <Enter> and select X for the disks you want to include in the
RAID set.
5. When the Strip Size item is selected, press <Enter> to select strip size for the RAID
array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available strip size
values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values:
- RAID 0: 128 KB
- RAID 10: 64 KB
- RAID 5: 64 KB
We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia
computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
7. When the Capacity (GB) item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you
want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
8. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter> to create the RAID volume
and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu.
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5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set
Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when
you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set:
1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete
and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:
2. When the Delete item is selected, press <Enter>, then select Yes to delete the RAID
volume and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to cancel.
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5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
(Windows)
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID
10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the
Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks.
1. Turn on the system and go to the windows desktop.
2. Click the Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU icon to display the main menu.
Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and
optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize
your storage system.
To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating
system:
You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a
Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 6.
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5.3.1 Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type.
2. Click Next.
3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks.
4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size.
5. Click Next.
• If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when
prompted.
• If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click
Advanced.
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6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue.
This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can
continue using other applications during this time.
7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted.
You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before
adding any data.
The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in
Volume Properties.
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5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type
To change the volume type in Volume Properties:
1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field.
2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type.
We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for
multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional
disks to include in the new volume if needed.
4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click
OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are
typical values:
RAID 0: 128KB
RAID 10: 64KB
RAID 5: 64KB
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5.3.3 Deleting a volume
Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before
you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives.
To delete a volume:
1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field
you want to delete.
3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return
to the main menu.
2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears.
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5.3.4 Preferences
System Preferences
Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or
errors here.
E-Mail Preferences
Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events:
• Storage system information
• Storage system warnings
• Storage system errors
6
Driver Installation
This chapter provides the instructions for installing the
necessary drivers for different system components in both
Linux® and Windows® Operating Systems.
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6.1 RAID driver installation
After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an
operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the
instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
6.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive
When installing Windows® Server OS, you can load the RAID driver from a USB flash drive.
You can create a USB flash drive with RAID driver in Windows by copying the files from the
support DVD to the USB flash drive.
To copy the RAID driver to a USB flash drive in Windows environment:
1. Place the motherboard support DVD in the optical drive.
2. Connect a USB flash drive to your system.
3. Click on the optical drive to browse the contents of the support DVD.
4. Click
Drivers > C25x INTEL RAID > Windows> Driver and then copy the RAID driver
folder to the USB flash drive.
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver
During Windows® Server 2012 R2, 2016, or 2019 OS installation
To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server OS:
1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server installation disc. Follow the onscreen
instructions to start installing Windows® Server.
2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only
(advanced).
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3. Click Load Driver.
4. A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of
the RAID controller driver (the installation media can be a CD, DVD, or USB flash drive).
• If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS
installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical
drive.
• Or you may connect a USB flash drive containing the RAID controller driver.
Click Browse to continue.
5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB flash drive
and then click OK to continue.
6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next.
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7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver,
• Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc.
• Remove the USB flash drive.
Select the drive to install Windows and click Next.
8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to
continue.
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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.
6.2 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.
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Appendix
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer
to when configuring the motherboard.
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P12R-M Series block diagram
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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
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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
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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, and
• 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 B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to
assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
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Australia statement notice
From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the
Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.
asus.com/support. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at
https://www.asus.com/support
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
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
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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 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.
Simplified UKCA Declaration of Conformity
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of related Regulations. Full text of UKCA declaration of
conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of
conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support
Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères
essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives concernées. La déclaration de conformité de
l’UE peut être téléchargée à partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support
Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit den wesentlichen
Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der zugehörigen Richtlinien
übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU-Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.
com/support
Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo dispositivo è conforme ai
requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo
della dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support
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.
Japan JATE
本製品は電気通信事業者（移動通信会社、固定通信会社、インターネットプロバイダ等）の通信回
線（公衆無線LANを含む）に直接接続することができません。本製品をインターネットに接続する
場合は、必ずルーター等を経由し接続してください。
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Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует основным требованиям
и другим соответствующим условиям соответствующих директив. Подробную информацию,
пожалуйста, смотрите на www.asus.com/support
Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това устройство е в
съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите приложими постановления на свързаните
директиви. Пълният текст на декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес:
www.asus.com/support
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan s bitnim zahtjevima i
ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva. Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan
je na: www.asus.com/support
Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto zařízení splňuje základní
požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení souvisejících směrnic. Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k
dispozici na adrese: www.asus.com/support
Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i overensstemmelse
med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i de relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-
overensstemmelseserklæringen kan findes på: www.asus.com/support
Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiële
vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de
EU-verklaring van conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab asjakohaste direktiivide
oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on
saadaval järgmisel aadressil: www.asus.com/support
Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on asiaankuuluvien
direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-
yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή η συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με
τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της
δήλωσης συμβατότητας είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση: www.asus.com/support
Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz megfelel a kapcsolódó
Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi
nyilatkozat teljes szövege innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support
Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto Direktīvu būtiskajām
prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem. Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts
pieejams šeit: www.asus.com/support
Lietuvių „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.“ šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka pagrindinius reikalavimus
ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstą galima rasti:
www.asus.com/support
Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i samsvar med
hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-
samsvarserklæringen finnes på: www.asus.com/support
Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że urządzenie to jest zgodne z
zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst
deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support
Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em conformidade com os
requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da
declaração da UE disponível em: www.asus.com/support
Română ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv se conformează cerinţelor esenţiale
şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a
Uniunii Europene se găseşte la: www.asus.com/support
Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti sa osnovnim
zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih Direktiva. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o
usaglašenosti je dostupan da adresi: www.asus.com/support
Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto zariadenie vyhovuje
základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text
vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support
ASUS P12R-M Series A-9
Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z bistvenimi zahtevami in
drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv. Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na
voljo na spletnem mestu: www.asus.com/support
Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo cumple los requisitos
básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la
declaración de la UE de conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support
Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna enhet överensstämmer med de
grundläggande kraven och andra relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran
om överensstämmelse finns på: www.asus.com/support
Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає основним вимогам та
іншим відповідним положенням відповідних Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності
стандартам ЄС доступний на: www.asus.com/support
Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili Yönergelerin diğer
ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste
bulunabilir: www.asus.com/support
Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen sa bitnim zahtjevima i
ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva. Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan
je na: www.asus.com/support
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A-10 Appendix
FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077
Responsible Party:
Asus Computer International
Address: 48720 Kato Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555
hereby declares that the product
Product Name :
Motherboard
Model Number :
P12R-M;P12R-M/10G-2T
compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Ver. 180620