Safety information
- About this guide
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
Chapter 3: Installation Options
- 3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit
- 3.2 Rail kit dimensions
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
Chapter 6: Driver Installation
Appendix

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User Guide

RS700A-E9 Series

RS700A-E9-RS4

RS700A-E9-RS12

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

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of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

including the products and software described in it.

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

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

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

owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

E17246

Revised Edition V9

August 2020

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Contents

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii

About this guide ......................................................................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 System package contents ......................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Serial number label .................................................................................... 1-3

1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-4

1.4 Front panel features ...................................................................................1-7

1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-8

1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-9

1.7 LED information .......................................................................................1-11

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-11

1.7.2 Storage device status LED........................................................ 1-12

1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-13

1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs ....................................................................... 1-13

1.7.5 Q-Code table ............................................................................. 1-14

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-3

2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink .................................................. 2-3

2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-7

2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-7

2.3.2 Memory Configurations ............................................................... 2-8

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket.......................... 2-9

2.4 Storage devices........................................................................................2-10

2.5 Expansion slot ..........................................................................................2-17

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ............... 2-17

2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser

card bracket ............................................................................................... 2-18

2.5.3 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card ................................................ 2-21

2.5.4 Installing an ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card to the butterfly

riser card bracket (optional for RS700A-E9-RS12 only) ........... 2-24

2.5.5 Installing an ASUS PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card to the riser

card bracket (optional for RS700A-E9-RS12 only) ................... 2-27

2.5.6 Configuring an expansion card ................................................. 2-29

2.5.7 Installing Mezzanine cards ........................................................ 2-30

2.5.8 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ...................................................... 2-33

Contents

2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-35

2.7 Backplane cabling ...................................................................................2-36

2.8 Storage device configuration and cabling

(for RS700A-E9-RS12 only) .....................................................................2-38

2.8.1 8 x SATA storage device configuration and cabling ................. 2-39

2.8.2 10 x SATA storage device configuration and cabling ............... 2-42

2.8.3 8 x SATA/SAS and 4 x SATA storage device configuration

and cabling ................................................................................ 2-46

2.8.4 2 x NVMe storage device configuration and cabling ................. 2-51

2.8.5 4 x NVMe storage device configuration and cabling ................. 2-54

2.8.6 8 x NVMe storage device configuration and cabling ................. 2-59

2.9 Removable/optional components ...........................................................2-65

2.9.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-65

2.9.2 Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-66

2.9.3 Replacing optical drive (optional for RS700A-E9-RS4)............. 2-67

Chapter 3: Installation Options

3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit ..........................................................................3-2

3.2 Rail kit dimensions ....................................................................................3-4

Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

4.1 Motherboard layout ....................................................................................4-2

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

4.3 Internal LEDs .............................................................................................. 4-9

4.4 Internal connectors ..................................................................................4-12

4.5 Motherboard layout (revised motherboard) ..........................................4-24

4.6 Jumpers (revised motherboard) ............................................................. 4-26

4.7 Internal LEDs (revised motherboard) .....................................................4-31

4.8 Internal connectors (revised motherboard) ...........................................4-34

Contents

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................5-2

5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 5-2

5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ................................................................. 5-3

5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 5-4

5.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................5-6

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ...................................................................... 5-7

5.2.2 Menu bar ..................................................................................... 5-7

5.2.3 Menu items..................................................................................5-8

5.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 5-8

5.2.5 Navigation keys ........................................................................... 5-8

5.2.6 General help................................................................................5-8

5.2.7 Configuration fields ..................................................................... 5-8

5.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................5-8

5.2.9 Scroll bar ..................................................................................... 5-8

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

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

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

5.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-10

5.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-11

5.4.2 PSP Firmware Versions ............................................................ 5-11

5.4.3 APM .......................................................................................... 5-12

5.4.4 Smart Settings...........................................................................5-13

5.4.5 NCT6793D Super IO Configuration .......................................... 5-13

5.4.6 Onboard LAN Configuration ...................................................... 5-14

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

5.4.8 CPU Configuration .................................................................... 5-17

5.4.9 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-18

5.4.10 Network Stack Configuration..................................................... 5-19

5.4.11 CSM Configuration .................................................................... 5-20

5.4.12 NVMe Configuration .................................................................. 5-21

5.4.13 SATA Configuration .................................................................. 5-21

5.4.14 USB Configuration .................................................................... 5-22

5.4.15 iSCSI Configuration...................................................................5-23

5.5 Chipset menu ...........................................................................................5-24

5.6 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-25

Contents

5.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-28

5.8 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 5-29

5.9 Save & Exit menu ..................................................................................... 5-29

5.10 AMD CBS menu ........................................................................................5-31

5.10.1 Zen Common Options ............................................................... 5-31

5.10.2 DF Common Options ................................................................ 5-31

5.10.3 UMC Common Option ............................................................... 5-32

5.10.4 NBIO Common Options ............................................................ 5-32

5.11 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................5-33

5.11.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-33

5.11.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-33

5.12 Server Mgmt menu ...................................................................................5-34

Chapter 6: Driver Installation

6.1 Management applications and utilities installation ................................6-2

6.2 Running the Support DVD .........................................................................6-2

6.3 AMD chipset device software installation ...............................................6-5

6.4 Installing the Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters driver ........................... 6-6

6.5 VGA driver installation ..............................................................................6-8

Appendix

KNPP-D32 block diagram ....................................................................................... A-2

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

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

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

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

unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

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

before relocating the system.

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

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

possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service

technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced

engineers.

• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server

package.

• Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables

are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use

the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

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Heavy System

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

or carrying the system.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the

optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Optical Drive Safety Information

Laser Safety Information

About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic

knowledge of configuring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front

panel and rear panel specifications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware Information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when

installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Installation Options

This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This

chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and

describes the BIOS parameters.

6. Chapter 6: Driver Installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different

system components.

References

Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software

updates.

1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide

This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management

utility. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information.

2. ASUS websites

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

software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

Conventions

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

throughout this manual.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter

or Return key.

<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as

shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in

brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

format A:/S

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

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

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

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

includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

Product Introduction

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

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name RS700A-E9-RS4 RS700A-E9-RS12

Chassis ASUS R12F 1U Rackmount Chassis ASUS R12F 1U Rackmount Chassis

Motherboard ASUS KNPP-D32 Server Board ASUS KNPP-D32 Server Board

Component

1 x 800W 80PLUS Platinum Power

Supply

1 x 3.5-inch Storage Device Backplane

4 x 3.5-inch Storage Device Trays or

Dummy Trays

1 x Front Panel Board

2 x Riser Card

8 x System Fans (40 mm x 40 mm x

56 mm)

1 x 800W 80PLUS Platinum Power

Supply

1 x 2.5-inch Storage Device Backplane

12 x 2.5-inch Storage Device Trays or

Dummy Trays

1 x Front Panel Board

2 x Riser Card

8 x System Fans (40 mm x 40 mm x

56 mm)

1 x PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card

Accessories

1 x AMD EPYC™ Support DVD

1 x Bag of Screws

2 x CPU Heatsink

2 x AC Power Cable

1 x AMD EPYC™ Support DVD

1 x Bag of Screws

2 x CPU Heatsink

2 x AC Power Cable

Optional Items

1 x Redundant 800W 80PLUS Platinum

Power Supply (Second PSU)

1 x Friction Rail Kit

1 x Slim type DVD-RW

1 x Redundant 800W 80PLUS Platinum

Power Supply (Second PSU)

1 x Friction Rail Kit

2 x OCuLink to OCuLink cables for

NVMe

1 x PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card with

two cables

1 x PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card with

four cables

ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 1-3

1.2 Serial number label

The product’s serial number contains 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx and printed on the

sticker at the server's front cover.

The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from

the ASUS Technical Support team.

xxS0xxxxxxxx

RS700A-E9-RS4

xxS0xxxxxxxx

RS700A-E9-RS12

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1.3 System specifications

The ASUS RS700A-E9 Series features the ASUS KNPP-D32 server board. The server

supports AMD EPYC™ 7000 Series processors plus other latest technologies through the

chipsets onboard.

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Model Name RS700A-E9-RS4 RS700A-E9-RS12

Motherboard KNPP-D32

Processor Support AMD EPYC™ 7000 Series

xGMI (External Global Memory Interface Link)

Core Logic Integrated I/O - No chipset

Memory

Total Slots 32 (8-channel per CPU, 16 DIMM per CPU)

Capacity Maximum up to 4096GB

Memory Type DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 RDIMM/ LRDIMM

* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update

Memory Size

8GB, 16GB, 32GB (RDIMM)

32GB, 64GB, 128GB (LRDIMM)

* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update

Expansion

Slots

Total PCI/PCIe/

PIKE Slots 3+1

Slot Type

1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 link),

FH, HL

1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x8 link),

1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8 link), LP

1 x OCP 2.0 Mezzanine (Gen3

x16 link)

1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 link),

FH, HL (For Optional

NVME4-OCuLink Card)

1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x8 link), LP

1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8

link), LP (For Optional

NVME2-OCuLink Card)

1 x OCP 2.0 Mezzanine (Gen3

x16 link)

Disk

Controller

SATA Controller 10 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (12 ports on revised motherboard)

2 x M.2 connectors (SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen3 x4 link)

SAS Controller

Optional:

ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card

ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card

12G SAS Support

Storage Bays

4 x 2.5” or 3.5” Hot-swap

Storage Bays

2 x M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110

(supports SATA/PCIe M.2)

12 x 2.5” Hot-swap Storage

Bays (up to 4 x NVMe/

SATA + 4 x NVMe/SAS/

SATA + 4 x SAS/SATA)

2 x M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110

(supports SATA/PCIe M.2)

ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 1-5

Model Name RS700A-E9-RS4 RS700A-E9-RS12

Networking LAN 1 x Dual Port Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller

1 x Management port

Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2500 64MB

Auxiliary Storage Device Bay

(Floppy / Optical Drive)

Optional:

1 x Slim type Optical Drive Bay

N/A

I/O ports, Switches, and

LEDs

Front I/O Ports:

2 x USB 3.0 ports

1 x VGA port

Rear I/O Ports:

2 x USB 3.0 ports

1 x VGA port

2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports

1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN port

Rear Switch/LED:

1 x Power switch

1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED

1 x Message LED

1 x Storage device LED

1 x Location LED

Front Switch/LED:

1 x Power switch/LED

1 x Location switch/LED

1 x Message LED

1 x Storage device LED

LAN 1-4 LEDs

* LAN 3-4 for Mezzanine card use

Rear I/O Ports:

2 x USB 3.0 ports

1 x VGA port

2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports

1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN port

Rear Switch/LED:

1 x Power switch

1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED

1 x Message LED

1 x Storage device LED

1 x Location LED

Front Switch/LED:

1 x Power switch/LED

1 x Location LED

1 x Message LED

1 x Storage device LED

LAN 1-2 LED

Management

Solution

Out of Band

Remote

Hardware

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

Software ASUS Control Center (Classic)

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

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*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Model Name RS700A-E9-RS4 RS700A-E9-RS12

Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, FCC (Class A)

Dimension (Depth x Width x

Height)

686 mm x 444 mm x 44 mm (1U)

27” x 17.48” x 1.73”

Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM

& storage device not

included)

11.05 Kg 11.35 Kg

Gross Weight Kg (CPU,

DRAM & storage device not

included, packing included)

12.6 Kg 12.9 Kg

Power Supply

(different configuration

by region)

1+1 Redundant 800W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply

Rating: 100-127Vac/200-240Vac, 9.4A/4.72A (x2), 50/60Hz Class I

or 240Vdc, 4.6A (240Vdc only for China)

Environment

Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C

Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 60°C

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

ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 1-7

1.4 Front panel features

The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features.

The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, slim type optical drive (optional on RS700A-

E9-RS4 only), two USB ports (on RS700A-E9-RS4 only), and VGA port (on RS700A-E9-RS4

only) are located on the front panel.

Refer to section 1.7 LED information for the LED descriptions.

• Bay 1 to bay 4 supports SATA by default. SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II

card.

• Bay 5 to bay 8 supports SATA by default. SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II

card. NVMe support requires optional upgrade kit.

• Bay 9 to bay 12 supports SATA with optional cables. NVMe support requires optional

upgrade kit.

• All bays support 2.5” drives with trays.

Optical drive (optional) Asset tag

Asset tag

Rack screw

USB ports

VGA port

LAN 2 LED

Power LED

LAN 1 LED

Message LED

LAN 4 LED

LAN 3 LED

Message LED

Location LED

Power button

LAN 2 LED

Power button

Location button

LAN 1 LED

Reset button

Storage device LED

Bay 1

Bay 1 Bay 3 Bay 5 Bay 7 Bay 9

Bay 10

Bay 11

Bay 12

Bay 2

Bay 2 Bay 4 Bay 6 Bay 8

Bay 3 Bay 4

RS700A-E9-RS4

RS700A-E9-RS12

• All bays support SATA by default. SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II card.

• All bays support 3.5” and 2.5” drives with trays.

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*This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only.

1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The

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

motherboard.

Expansion slot

Message LED

LAN port 1

LAN port 2

Q-Code LED

VGA port

Redundant Power supply and

Power cord connector

Management LAN port 1*

Expansion slots

USB ports

Power button Storage device LED

Location LED

ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 1-9

1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive

to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.

WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

1. Redundant Power supply

2. ASUS KNPP-D32 Server

Board

3. System fans

4. 4 x 3.5“ storage device

trays

5. SATA/SAS backplane

(hidden)

6. Slim type optical drive

(hidden)

7. OCP Mezzanine card

(optional)

8. Butterfly riser card

(2 x Gen3 x8 link)

9. Riser card (Gen3 x16 link)

10. Asset tag (hidden)

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

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

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The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive

to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.

WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

1. Redundant Power supply

2. ASUS KNPP-D32 Server

Board

3. System fans

4. 12 x 2.5” storage device

trays

5. SATA/SAS/NVMe

backplane (hidden)

6. PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink

card (optional)

7. OCP Mezzanine card

(optional)

8. Butterfly riser card

(2 x Gen3 x8 link)

9. Riser card (Gen3 x16 link)

10. Asset tag (hidden)

11. PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink

card (hidden, optional on

x8 slot (Gen3 x8 link) on

butterfly riser card)

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

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

RS700A-E9-RS12

ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 1-11

1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

LED Icon Display status Description

Power LED ON System power ON

Storage Device

Access LED

OFF

Blinking

No activity

Read/write data into the storage device

(Does not support storage devices

connected to the onboard SATA)

Message LED OFF

System is normal; no incoming event

A hardware monitor event is indicated

Location LED

OFF

Normal status

Location switch is pressed

(Press the location switch again to turn off)

LAN LEDs

OFF

Blinking

No LAN connection

LAN is transmitting or receiving data

LAN connection is present

LAN 2 LED

LAN 1 LED

LAN 4 LED

LAN 3 LED

Message LED

Power button with LED

Location button with LED

Storage device LED

RS700A-E9-RS4

RS700A-E9-RS12

Power LED

Message LED

Location LED LAN 2 LED

Power button

LAN 1 LED

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1.7.2 Storage device status LED

SATA/SAS Storage Device LED Description

GREEN ON SATA/SAS storage device power ON

RED ON Storage device has failed and should be swapped immediately

(for PIKE storage)

GREEN/

RED Blinking RAID rebuilding (for PIKE storage)

GREEN/

RED Blinking Locate (for PIKE storage)

GREEN/

RED OFF Storage device not found

GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS storage device

Red LED

Green LED

ASUS RS700A-E9 Series 1-13

1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs

LED Display status Description

Storage device

Access LED

OFF

Blinking

No activity

Read/write data into the storage device

(Does not support storage devices

connected to the onboard SATA)

Message LED OFF

System is normal; no incoming event

A hardware monitor event is indicated

Location LED

OFF

Normal status

Location switch is pressed

(Press the location switch again to turn off)

Message LED

Storage device LED

Location LED

Q-Code LED

1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

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1.7.5 Q-Code table

Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

SEC Start up Security Phase

0x01 Progress First post code

0x02 Progress Load BSP microcode

0x03 Progress Perform early platform Initialization

0x04 Progress Set cache as ram for PEI phase

0x05 Progress Establish Stack

0x06 Progress CPU Early Initialization

PSP Boot

PSP Boot Loader

phase (Error Post

Codes)

0x00 Error General - Success

0x01 Error Generic Error Code

0x02 Error Generic Memory Error

0x03 Error Buffer Overflow

0x04 Error Invalid Parameter(s)

0x05 Error Invalid Data Length

0x06 Error Data Alignment Error

0x07 Error Null Pointer Error

0x08 Error Unsupported Function

0x09 Error Invalid Service ID

0x0A Error Invalid Address

0x0B Error Out of Resource Error

0x0C Error Timeout

0x0D Error data abort exception

0x0E Error prefetch abort exception

0x0F Error Out of Boundary Condition Reached

0x10 Error Data corruption

0x11 Error Invalid command

0x12 Error The package type provided by BR is incorrect

0x13 Error Failed to retrieve FW header during FW validation

0x14 Error Key size not supported

0x15 Error Agesa0 verification error

0x16 Error SMU FW verification error

0x17 Error OEM SINGING KEY verification error

0x18 Error Generic FW Validation error

0x19 Error RSA operation fail - bootloader

0x1A Error CCP Passthrough operation failed - internal status

0x1B Error AES operation fail

0x1C Error CCP state save failed

0x1D Error CCP state restore failed

0x1E Error SHA256 operation fail - internal status

0x1F Error ZLib Decompression operation fail

0x20 Error HMAC-SHA256 operation fail - internal status

0x21 Error Booted from boot source not recognized by PSP

0x22 Error PSP directory entry not found

0x23 Error PSP failed to set the write enable latch

0x24 Error PSP timed out because spirom took too long

0x25 Error Cannot find BIOS directory

0x26 Error SpiRom is not valid

0x27 Error slave die has different security state from master

0x28 Error SMI interface init failure

0x29 Error SMI interface generic error

0x2A Error invalid die ID executes MCM related function

0x2B Error invalid MCM configuration table read from bootrom

0x2C Error Valid boot mode wasn't detected

0x2D Error NVStorage init failure

0x2E Error NVStorage generic error

0x2F Error MCM 'error' to indicate slave has more data to send

0x30 Error MCM error if data size exceeds 32B

0x31 Error Invalid client id for SVC MCM call

0x32 Error MCM slave status register contains bad bits

0x33 Error MCM call was made in a single die environment

0x34 Error PSP secure mapped to invalid segment (should be 0x400_0000)

0x35 Error No physical x86 cores were found on die

0x36 Error Insufficient space for secure OS (range of free SRAM to SVC stack base)

0x37 Error SYSHUB mapping memory target type is not supported

0x38 Error Attempt to unmap permanently mapped TLB to PSP secure region

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Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

PSP Boot

PSP Boot Loader

phase (Error Post

Codes)

0x39 Error Unable to map an SMN address to AXI space

0x3A Error Unable to map a SYSHUB address to AXI space

0x3B Error The count of CCXs or cores provided by bootrom is not consistent

0x3C Error Uncompressed image size doesn't match value in compressed header

0x3D Error Compressed option used in case where not supported

0x3E Error Fuse info on all dies don't match

0x3F Error PSP sent message to SMU; SMU reported an error

0x40 Error Function RunPostX86ReleaseUnitTests failed in memcmp()

0x41 Error Interface between PSP to SMU not available.

0x42 Error Timer wait parameter too large

0x43 Error Test harness module reported an error

0x44 Error x86 wrote C2PMSG_0 interrupting PSP

0x45 Error A write to an L3 register failed

0x46 Error Mini-BL

0x47 Error Mini-BL CCP HMAC Unit-test failed

0x48 Error Potential stack corruption in jump to Mini BL

0x49 Error Error in Validate and Loading AGESA APOB SVC call

0x4A Error Correct fuse bits for DIAG_BL loading not set

0x4B Error The UmcProgramKeys() function was not called by AGESA

0x4C Error Secure unlock error

0x4D Error Syshub register programming mismatch during readback

0x4E Error Family ID in MP0_SFUSE_SEC[7:3] not correct

0x4F Error An operation was invoked that can only be performed by the GM

0x50 Error Failed to acquire host controller semaphore to claim ownership of SMB

0x51 Error Timed out waiting for host to complete pending transactions

0x52 Error Timed out waiting for slave to complete pending transactions

0x53 Error Unable to kill current transaction on host

0x54 Error One of: Illegal command

0x55 Error An SMBus transaction collision detected

0x56 Error Transaction failed to be started or processed by host

0x57 Error An unsolicited SMBus interrupt was received

0x58 Error An attempt to send an unsupported PSP-SMU message was made

0x59 Error An error/data corruption detected on response from SMU for sent msg

0x5A Error MCM Steady-state unit test failed

0x5B Error S3 Enter failed

0x5C Error AGESA BL did not set PSP SMU reserved addresses via SVC call

0x5E Error CcxSecBisiEn not set in fuse RAM

0x5F Error Received an unexpected result

0x60 Error VMG Storage Init failed

0x61 Error Failure in mbedTLS user app

0x62 Error An error occured whilst attempting to SMN map a fuse register

0x63 Error Fuse burn sequence/operation failed due to internal SOC error

0x64 Error Fuse sense operation timed out

0x65 Error Fuse burn sequence/operation timed out waiting for burn done

0x66 Error Failure status indicating that the given SecureOS has been

0x67 Error This PSP FW was revoked

0x68 Error The platform model/vendor id fuse is not matching the BIOS public key

token

0x69 Error The BIOS OEM public key of the BIOS was revoked for this platform

0x6A Error PSP level 2 directory not match expected value.

0x6B Error BIOS level 2 directory not match expected value.

0x6C Error HVB validation failure for BIOS RTM volume (OEM public/signature failed

to validate).

0x6D Error Generic error indicating the CCP HAL initialization failed

0x94 Error Knoll failed to idle correctly after being reset

0x95 Error Bad status returned by I2CKnollCheck

0x96 Error NACK to general call (no device on Knoll I2C bus)

0x97 Error Null pointer passed to I2CKnollCheck

0x98 Error Invalid device-ID found during Knoll authentication

0x99 Error Error during Knoll/Prom key derivation

0x9A Error Null pointer passed to Crypto function

0x9B Error Error in checksum from wrapped Knoll/Prom keys

0x9C Error Knoll returned an invalid response to a command

0x9D Error Bootloader failed in Knoll Send Command function

0x9E Error No Knoll device found by verifying MAC

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Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

PSP Boot

PSP Boot Loader

phase (Status Post

Codes)

0xA0 Progress Bootloader successfully entered C Main

0xA1 Progress Master initialized C2P / slave waited for master to init C2P

0xA2 Progress HMAC key successfully derived

0xA3 Progress Master got Boot Mode and sent boot mode to all slaves

0xA4 Progress SpiRom successfully initialized

0xA5 Progress BIOS Directory successfully read from SPI to SRAM

0xA6 Progress Early unlock check

0xA7 Progress Inline Aes key successfully derived

0xA8 Progress Inline-AES key programming is done

0xA9 Progress Inline-AES key wrapper derivation is done

0xAA Progress Bootloader successfully loaded HW IP configuration values

0xAB Progress Bootloader successfully programmed MBAT table

0xAC Progress Bootloader successfully loaded SMU FW

0xAD Progress PSP and SMU configured WAFL

0xAE Progress User mode test harness completed successfully

0xAF Progress Bootloader loaded Agesa0 from SpiRom

0xB0 Progress AGESA phase has completed

0xB1 Progress RunPostDramTrainingTests() completed successfully

0xB2 Progress SMU FW Successfully loaded to SMU Secure DRAM

0xB3 Progress Sent all required boot time messages to SMU

0xB4 Progress Validated and ran Security Gasket binary

0xB5 Progress UMC Keys generated and programmed

0xB6 Progress Inline AES key wrapper stored in DRAM

0xB7 Progress Completed FW Validation step

0xB8 Progress Completed FW Validation step

0xB9 Progress BIOS copy from SPI to DRAM complete

0xBA Progress Completed FW Validation step

0xBB Progress BIOS load process fully complete

0xBC Progress Bootloader successfully release x86

0xBD Progress Early Secure Debug completed

0xBE Progress GetFWVersion command received from BIOS is completed

0xBF Progress SMIInfo command received from BIOS is completed

0xC0 Progress Successfully entered WarmBootResume()

0xC1 Progress Successfully copied SecureOS image to SRAM

0xC2 Progress Successfully copied trustlets to PSP Secure Memory

0xC3 Progress About to jump to Secure OS (SBL about to copy and jump)

0xC4 Progress Successfully restored CCP and UMC state on S3 resume

0xC5 Progress PSP SRAM HMAC validated by Mini BL

0xC6 Progress About to jump to <t-base in Mini BL

0xC7 Progress VMG ECDH unit test started

0xC8 Progress VMG ECDH unit test passed

0xC9 Progress VMG ECC CDH primitive unit test started

0xCA Progress VMG ECC CDH primitive unit test passed

0xCB Progress VMG SP800-108 KDF-CTR HMAC unit test started

0xCC Progress VMG SP800-108 KDF-CTR HMAC unit test passed

0xCD Progress VMG LAUNCH_* test started

0xCE Progress VMG LAUNCH_* test passed

0xCF Progress MP1 has been taken out of reset

0xD0 Progress PSP and SMU Reserved Addresses correct

0xD1 Progress Reached Naples steady-state WFI loop

0xD2 Progress Knoll device successfully initialized

0xD3 Progress 32-byte RandOut successfully returned from Knoll

0xD4 Progress 32-byte MAC successfully received from Knoll.

0xD5 Progress Knoll device verified successfully

0xD6 Progress Done enabling power for Knoll

0xD7 Progress Enter recovery mode due to trustlet validation fail.

0xD8 Progress Enter recovery mode due to OS validation fail.

0xD9 Progress Enter recovery mode due to OEM public key not found.

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Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

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

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

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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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have

to perform when installing or removing system components.

Hardware Information

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2.1 Chassis cover

3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it towards the rear panel for about half an inch until it is

disengaged from the chassis.

4. Lift the cover from the chassis.

2. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear panel to release the cover from the chassis.

1. Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the cover with a Phillips screwdriver.

To remove the rear cover:

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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

7000 Series.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and

the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap

is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard

components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/

transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the

Socket SP3.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from

incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP

cap.

2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink

To install the CPU and heatsink:

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

2. Remove the air ducts.

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3. Loosen each screw one by one in the

sequence shown on the socket to open

the load plate.

4. Slightly lift open the rail frame.

5. Slide the external cap out of the rail

frame.

External cap

Load plate

Rail frame

External cap

PnP cap

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6. Slide the carrier frame with CPU into the

rail frame, then remove the PnP cap.

The carrier frame with CPU fits in only

one correct orientation. DO NOT force

the carrier frame with CPU into the

rail frame.

7. Gently push the rail frame just enough

to let it sit on top of the CPU socket.

8. Close the load plate just enough to let

it sit on top of the CPU, then secure

each screw one by one in the sequence

shown on the socket to completely

secure the load plate.

The load plate screws are

T20 models. A torque value of

16.1±1.2 kgf-cm (14.0±1.0 lbf-in) is

recommended.

Rail frame

Carrier frame

with CPU

PnP cap

Carrier frame

with CPU

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9. Twist each of the four screws with a

screwdriver just enough to attach the

heatsink to the motherboard. When the

four screws are attached, tighten them

one by one in the sequence shown in

the illustration to completely secure the

heatsink.

The heatsink screws are T20 models.

A torque value of 16.1±1.2 kgf-cm

(14.0±1.0 lbf-in) is recommended.

10. Reinstall the air ducts to complete the CPU and heatsink installation.

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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with 32 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules

(DIMM) sockets.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets:

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2.3.2 Memory Configurations

You may install 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB RDIMMs; 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB LRDIMMs into

the DIMM sockets. If you are not sure on which slots to install the DIMMS, you can use the

recommended memory configuration in this section for reference.

• Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs.

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

recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Start installing the DIMMs into the second slots (such as DIMM_A2, DIMM_B2, etc.)

Recommended dual CPU configuration

DIMMs

2 4 8 12 16 32

DIMM_P2 • •

DIMM_P1 •

DIMM_O2 • • •

DIMM_O1 •

DIMM_N2 • • • •

DIMM_N1 •

DIMM_M2 • • • • •

DIMM_M1 •

DIMM_I1 •

DIMM_I2 • • • • • •

DIMM_J1 •

DIMM_J2 • • • •

DIMM_K1 •

DIMM_K2 • • •

DIMM_L1 •

DIMM_L2 • •

DIMM_H2 • •

DIMM_H1 •

DIMM_G2 • • •

DIMM_G1 •

DIMM_F2 • • • •

DIMM_F1 •

DIMM_E2 • • • • •

DIMM_E1 •

DIMM_A1 •

DIMM_A2 • • • • • •

DIMM_B1 •

DIMM_B2 • • • •

DIMM_C1 •

DIMM_C2 • • •

DIMM_D1 •

DIMM_D2 • •

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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.

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket

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

clip snaps back into place and the

DIMM cannot be pushed in any further

to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM.

Locked Retaining Clip

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the

retaining clip outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that

the notch on the DIMM matches the

DIMM slot key on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

1. Press the retaining clip outward to

unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM 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.

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

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into

a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

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2.4 Storage devices

RS700A-E9-RS4

The system supports four (4) 2.5” or 3.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage devices. The storage

device installed on the storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via

the SATA/SAS backplane (SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II card.).

To install a 3.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device:

1. Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the

storage device tray. The storage device tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the

storage device tray out of the bay.

3. Place the storage device tray on a

flat and stable surface.

4. Prepare the SATA/SAS storage

device and the bundled set of

screws.

Spring lock

Tray lever

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5. Place the SATA/SAS storage device

into the storage device tray then secure

it with four screws.

6. Insert the storage device tray and

storage device assembly all the way into

the depth of the bay until just a small

fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

7. Push the tray lever until it clicks and

secures the storage device tray in

place.

The storage device tray is correctly

placed when its front edge aligns with

the bay edge.

8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other SATA/SAS storage devices.

When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the storage device connects to the SATA/SAS

interface on the backplane.

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To install a 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device:

1. Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the

storage device tray. The storage device tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the

storage device tray out of the bay.

3. Place the storage device tray on a

flat and stable surface.

4. Prepare the SATA/SAS storage

device and the bundled set of

screws.

Spring lock

Tray lever

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5. Place the SATA/SAS storage device

into the storage device tray then secure

it with four screws.

6. Insert the storage device tray and

storage device assembly all the way into

the depth of the bay until just a small

fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

7. Push the tray lever until it clicks and

secures the storage device tray in

place.

The storage device tray is correctly

placed when its front edge aligns with

the bay edge.

8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other SATA/SAS storage devices.

When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the storage device connects to the SATA/SAS

interface on the backplane.

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The system supports twelve (12) 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices (up to 4 x

NVMe/SATA + 4 x NVMe/SAS/SATA + 4 x SAS/SATA). The storage device installed on the

storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS/NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/

NVMe backplane.

Spring lock

Tray lever

• Bay 1 to bay 4 supports SATA by default. SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II

card.

• Bay 5 to bay 8 supports SATA by default. SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II

card. NVMe support requires optional upgrade kit.

• Bay 9 to bay 12 supports SATA with optional cables. NVMe support requires optional

upgrade kit.

• All bays support 2.5” drives with trays.

Bay 1 Bay 3 Bay 5 Bay 7 Bay 9 Bay 11

Bay 2 Bay 4 Bay 6 Bay 10Bay 8 Bay 12

To install a 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device:

1. Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the

storage device tray. The storage device tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.

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2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the

storage device tray out of the bay.

3. Place the storage device tray on a

flat and stable surface.

4. Prepare the SATA/SAS/NVMe

storage device and the bundled set

of screws.

5. Place the SATA/SAS/NVMe storage

device into the storage device tray then

secure it with four screws.

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6. Insert the storage device tray and

storage device assembly all the way into

the depth of the bay until just a small

fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

7. Push the tray lever until it clicks and

secures the storage device tray in

place.

The storage device tray is correctly

placed when its front edge aligns with

the bay edge.

8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices.

When installed, the SATA/SAS/NVMe connector on the storage device connects to the

SATA/SAS/NVMe interface on the backplane.

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2.5 Expansion slot

The barebone server comes with two PCIe slots - PCIe1 and PCIe2. These slots are pre-

installed with a riser card bracket and a butterfly riser card bracket for installing PCIe

expansion cards. You need to remove these expansion card brackets if you want to install

PCIe expansion cards.

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket

The pre-installed riser card bracket on the PCIe1 slot supports Full-Height (FH) and Half-

Length (HL) PCIe x16 expansion cards.

To install a PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 link) FH or HL card on the riser card bracket:

2. Remove the screw from the metal cover

(A), then remove the metal cover (B)

from the riser card bracket.

1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIe x24 slot on

the motherboard.

3. Install the PCIe expansion card into the

riser card bracket (A), then secure the

expansion card with the screw (B).

PCIe x24 slot

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4. Install the riser card bracket and the PCIe expansion card assembly into the PCIe

connector on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card

bracket is firmly seated in place.

2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser

card bracket

The pre-installed butterfly riser card bracket on the PCIe2 slot has one PCIe x8 slot and one

PCIe x16 slot. Although the PCIe x16 slot is physically longer than the PCIe x8 slot, both of

these slots provides x8 Gen3 links.

To install PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8 link), proprietary cards to the butterfly riser card bracket:

1. Remove the screw that secures the butterfly riser card bracket to the chassis.

The PCIe x8 slot supports proprietary cards such as ASUS PIKE II series cards. Install your

proprietary cards into this slot to maximize its use.

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2. Firmly hold the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIe x16

slot on the motherboard.

3. Place the butterfly riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface.

4. Remove the screws from the metal covers (A), then remove the metal covers (B) from

the butterfly riser card bracket.

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5. Install the PCIe expansion cards into the butterfly riser card bracket (A), then secure

the expansion cards with the screws (B).

6. Reinstall the butterfly riser card bracket and the PCIe expansion card assembly into the

PCIe connector on the motherboard (A) and secure it with the screw (B). Ensure that

the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket is firmly seated in place.

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2.5.3 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card

You can install an additional ASUS PIKE II card to support SAS storage devices in your

server system

5. Install the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover assembly to the riser card bracket or

butterfly riser card bracket. Ensure that the metal cover is inserted and firmly seated in

place.

Refer to section 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket or 2.5.2

Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket for the steps on

installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket or butterfly riser card bracket.

1. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card.

2. Remove the two screws on the ASUS

PIKE II card (A), then remove the card

bracket (B).

If your expansion card is pre-installed

with a proprietary card bracket,

proceed to step 4.

Metal cover

Card bracket

3. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the

metal cover (proprietary card bracket)

with the two screws.

4. Connect the mini-SAS HD cable to the

ASUS PIKE II card.

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6. Remove the default cable from the motherboard and the backplane.

7. Connect the mini-SAS HD cable from the ASUS PIKE II card to the backplane.

The illustrations shown above are for reference only.

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5. Install the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover assembly to the butterfly riser card

bracket. Ensure that the metal cover is inserted and firmly seated in place.

Refer to section 2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket

for the steps on installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket.

1. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card.

2. Remove the two screws on the ASUS

PIKE II card (A), then remove the card

bracket (B).

If your expansion card is pre-installed

with a proprietary card bracket,

proceed to step 4.

Metal cover

Card bracket

3. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the

metal cover (proprietary card bracket)

with the two screws.

4. Connect the mini-SAS HD cables to the

ASUS PIKE II card.

6. Connect the mini-SAS HD cables to the backplane.

Refer to section 2.8 Storage device configuration and cabling (for RS700A-E9-RS12

only) for details on the storage device cabling.

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2.5.4 Installing an ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card to the

butterfly riser card bracket

(optional for RS700A-E9-RS12 only)

You can install an additional ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card to the butterfly riser card

bracket on the PCIe2 slot to support NVME storage devices on

Bay 11 and Bay 12.

To install an ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card on the butterfly riser card bracket:

1. Remove the screw that secures the butterfly riser card bracket to the chassis.

3 4

2. Firmly hold the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIe x16

slot on the motherboard.

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OCuLink port 2

OCuLink port 1

5. Prepare the replacement ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card.

4. Remove the screw from the metal

cover (A), then remove the metal

cover (B) from the butterfly riser

card bracket.

6. Connect the OCuLink cables

(right angle connectors) to its

corresponding slots.

3. Place the butterfly riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface.

7. Install the ASUS PCIe-NVME2-

OCuLink card into the butterfly riser

card bracket (A), then secure the

ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card

with the screw (B).

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8. Install the butterfly riser card bracket and the ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card

assembly into the PCIe connector on the motherboard (A), then secure it with the

screw (B). Ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket is firmly

seated in place.

9. Connect the OCuLink cables to the backplane.

Refer to section 2.8 Storage device configuration and cabling (for RS700A-E9-RS12

only) for details on the storage device cabling.

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2.5.5 Installing an ASUS PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card to the

riser card bracket (optional for RS700A-E9-RS12 only)

You can install an additional ASUS PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card to the riser card bracket on

the PCIe1 slot to support NVME storage devices on Bay 5 to Bay 8.

To install an ASUS PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card to the riser card bracket:

3. Prepare the ASUS PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card.

4. Install the ASUS PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink

card into the riser card bracket (A), then

secure it with the screw (B).

2. Remove the screw from the metal cover

(A), then remove the metal cover (B)

from the riser card bracket.

1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIe x24 slot on

the motherboard.

PCIe x24 slot

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5. Install the riser card bracket and ASUS PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card assembly into the

PCIe connector on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser

card bracket is firmly seated in place.

6. Connect the OCuLink cables (right angle connectors) to its corresponding slots.

OCuLink port 1

OCuLink port 2

OCuLink port 3

OCuLink port 4

7. Connect the OCuLink cables to the backplane.

Refer to section 2.8 Storage device configuration and cabling (for RS700A-E9-RS12

only) for details on the storage device cabling.

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2.5.6 Configuring an expansion card

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

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

information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Standard Interrupt assignments

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

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer

1 2 Keyboard Controller

2 - Programmable Interrupt

3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)

4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)

5* 13 --

6 14 Floppy Disk Controller

7* 15 --

8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock

9* 4 ACPI Mode when used

10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port

13 8 Numeric Data Processor

14* 9 Primary IDE Channel

15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel

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2.5.7 Installing Mezzanine cards

To install a Mezzanine card:

2. Firmly hold the riser card bracket,

then pull it up to detach it from the

PCIe x16 slot on the motherboard.

3. Remove the screw from the metal

cover (A), then remove the metal

cover (B) from chassis.

1. Locate the Mezzanine card connector on your motherboard.

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4. Select the slots that are going to

be used for your Mezzanine card,

then use a screwdriver and pry the

corresponding slots until it pops off.

5. Prepare the Mezzanine card.

6. Insert the ports of the Mezzanine card into the mounting hole on the chassis, then insert

the golden connector of the Mezzanine card into the MEZZPCIe1 (OCP) connector on

the motherboard.

Ensure that the stand screws on the motherboard is aligned and matched to the screw

holes of the Mezzanine card.

Stand screws

OCP connector

Mounting hole

Ports

7. Secure the Mezzanine card with four bundled screws.

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9. Install the riser card bracket into the

PCIe connector on the motherboard.

Ensure that the golden connectors

of the riser card bracket is firmly

seated in place.

8. Reinstall the metal cover (A) and

secure it with the screw (B).

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2.5.8 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards

To install an M.2 (NGFF) card:

2. Remove the top screw and the

stand from the motherboard.

3. Select an appropriate screw hole

on the motherboard for your M.2

card, then secure the stand to the

motherboard.

1. Locate the M.2 (NGFF) connectors on your motherboard.

Top screw Stand screw

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Ensure that the M.2 card is

positioned between the top screw

and the stand screw before

securing it.

4. Prepare the M.2 card.

5. Align and insert the M.2 card into the

M.2 connector on the motherboard.

Ensure that the golden connector

of the M.2 card is inserted firmly in

place and that the screw hole on the

M.2 card matches the stand screw

on the motherboard.

6. Secure the M.2 card with the top

screw.

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2.6 Cable connections

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

disconnect these cables unless you are going to remove pre-installed components to

install additional devices.

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

Pre-connected system cables

1. 8-pin BPPWR1 power connector (connected to backplane)

2. 8-pin BPPWR2 power connector (connected to for RS700A-E9-RS12 only)

3. Panel connector (connected to front I/O board)

4. System fan connectors (from motherboard FAN1-8 to system fans)

5. Auxiliary panel 1 connector (connected to front I/O board)

6. Auxiliary panel 2 connector (connected to front I/O board, for RS700A-E9-RS12 only)

7. SATA connectors (one connector connected to backplane, for RS700A-E9-RS4 only)

8. ISATA connectors (connected to backplane)

9. OCU-USB to USB connector (connected to front I/O board, for RS700A-E9-RS4 only)

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2.7 Backplane cabling

Connects to SATA/SAS Storage devices

Connects to data cable from the

motherboard (or optional ASUS PIKE II

card for SAS support on Bay 1 to Bay 4)

Connects to 8-pin plug

from motherboard

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Connects to NVMe/SAS/SATA

storage devices Connects to NVMe/SATA

storage devices

Connects to SATA/SAS

storage devices

Connects to data cable from

the motherboard (or optional

ASUS PIKE II card for SAS

support on Bay 5 to Bay 8)

Connects to motherboard with

additional data cable

Connects to optional ASUS

PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card for

NVMe support on Bay 11 and Bay 12

Connects to motherboard with

additional data cable for NVMe

support on Bay 9 and Bay 10

Connects to optional ASUS

PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card for

NVMe support on Bay 5 to Bay 8

Connects to data cable from

the motherboard (or optional

ASUS PIKE II card for SAS

support on Bay 1 to Bay 4)

Connects to 8-pin

plug on motherboard

Connects to 4-pin plug

from motherboard

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2.8 Storage device configuration and cabling

(for RS700A-E9-RS12 only)

This section illustrates some storage configurations that is recommended with your server

system. Before you start installing or removing the storage device cables, ensure that you

have installed the correct storage devices into the supported bays.

Refer to section 2.4 Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices.

• Bay 1 to bay 4 supports SATA by default. SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II

card.

• Bay 5 to bay 8 supports SATA by default. SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II

card. NVMe support requires optional upgrade kit.

• Bay 9 to bay 12 supports SATA with optional cables. NVMe support requires optional

upgrade kit.

• All bays support 2.5” drives with trays.

Bay 1 Bay 3 Bay 5 Bay 7 Bay 9 Bay 11

Bay 2 Bay 4 Bay 6 Bay 10Bay 8 Bay 12

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1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays.

Refer to section 2.4 Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices.

SATA SATA SATA SATA

The illustrations are for reference only and may vary with your storage device setup.

2. Remove the six (6) screws on both sides of the front cover with a Phillips screwdriver (A),

then firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the front panel until it is disengaged

from the chassis (B).

Backplane connector Cable Connect to

MSAS_HD1 Mini-SAS HD (vertical) to

Mini-SAS HD (right angle) ISATA1 on motherboard

MSAS_HD2 Mini-SAS HD (vertical) to

Mini-SAS HD (right angle) ISATA2 on motherboard

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4. Connect the mini-SAS HD cables to the motherboard and the backplane.

MSAS_HD2: Connect mini-SAS HD cable from

the ISATA2 connector on the motherboard

Backplane

3. Lift the front cover to reveal the backplane (A), then cut the cable tie(s) (B).

MSAS_HD1: Connect mini-SAS HD cable from

the ISATA1 connector on the motherboard

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Backplane

6. Firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the rear panel until it is locked in the

chassis (A), then secure the front cover with the screws removed earlier (B).

5. Tie the cables with cable tie(s) (A), then reinstall the front cover back into the chassis (B).

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1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays.

Refer to section 2.4 Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices.

SATA SATA SATA SATA

SATA

The illustrations are for reference only and may vary with your storage device setup.

2. Remove the six (6) screws on both sides of the front cover with a Phillips screwdriver (A),

then firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the front panel until it is disengaged

from the chassis (B).

Backplane connector Cable Connect to

MSAS_HD1 Mini-SAS HD (vertical) to

Mini-SAS HD (right angle) ISATA1 on motherboard

MSAS_HD2 Mini-SAS HD (vertical) to

Mini-SAS HD (right angle) ISATA2 on motherboard

MSAS_HD3 Mini-SAS HD (vertical) to

2 x SATA 7-pin

P1 connected to SATA1

P2 connected to SATA2

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4. Connect the mini-SAS HD cables to the motherboard and the backplane.

Backplane

3. Lift the front cover to reveal the backplane (A), then cut the cable tie(s) (B).

MSAS_HD2: Connect mini-SAS HD cable from

the ISATA2 connector on the motherboard MSAS_HD1: Connect mini-SAS HD cable from

the ISATA1 connector on the motherboard

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5. Connect the additional mini-SAS HD to 2 x SATA cable to the motherboard and the

backplane.

MSAS_HD3: Connect mini-SAS HD to 2 x SATA cable from

the SATA1 and SATA2 connectors on the motherboard

P1 to SATA1

P2 to SATA2

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Backplane

7. Firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the rear panel until it is locked in the

chassis (A), then secure the front cover with the screws removed earlier (B).

6. Tie the cables with cable tie(s) (A), then reinstall the front cover back into the chassis (B).

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1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays.

Refer to section 2.4 Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices.

SATA/SAS SATA/SAS SATA/SAS SATA/SAS

SATA SATA

The illustrations are for reference only and may vary with your storage device setup.

2. Install an ASUS PIKE II card into your server system.

Refer to section 2.5.3 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card for details on how to install an

ASUS PIKE II card.

Backplane connector Cable Connect to

MSAS_HD1 Mini-SAS HD (vertical) to

Mini-SAS HD (vertical) ASUS PIKE II Card

MSAS_HD2 Mini-SAS HD (vertical) to

Mini-SAS HD (vertical) ASUS PIKE II Card

MSAS_HD3 Mini-SAS HD (vertical) to

Mini-SAS HD (right angle) ISATA1 on motherboard

2.8.3 8 x SATA/SAS and 4 x SATA storage device

configuration and cabling

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3. Remove the six (6) screws on both sides of the front cover with a Phillips screwdriver (A),

then firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the front panel until it is disengaged

from the chassis (B).

Backplane

4. Lift the front cover to reveal the backplane (A), then cut the cable tie(s) (B).

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6. Connect the mini-SAS cable to the motherboard and the backplane.

MSAS_HD3: Connect mini-SAS HD cable from the ISATA1

connector on the motherboard

5. Remove the default cables from the motherboard and the backplane.

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7. Connect the mini-SAS cables from the ASUS PIKE II card to the backplane.

MSAS_HD2: Connect mini-SAS HD

cable from the ASUS PIKE II card MSAS_HD1: Connect mini-SAS HD

cable from the ASUS PIKE II card

Backplane

8. Tie the cables with cable tie(s) (A), then reinstall the front cover back into the chassis (B).

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9. Firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the rear panel until it is locked in the

chassis (A), then secure the front cover with the screws removed earlier (B).

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1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays.

Refer to section 2.4 Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices.

The illustrations are for reference only and may vary with your storage device setup.

2. Remove the six (6) screws on both sides of the front cover with a Phillips screwdriver (A),

then firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the front panel until it is disengaged

from the chassis (B).

Backplane connector Cable Connect to

OCUPCIe5 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (left angle) MPCIe_HD1

OCUPCIe6 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (left angle) MPCIe_HD2

2.8.4 2 x NVMe storage device configuration and cabling

NVMe

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Backplane

3. Lift the front cover to reveal the backplane (A), then cut the cable tie(s) (B).

4. Connect the OCuLink cables to the motherboard (left angle connectors) and the

backplane (vertical connectors)

OCUPCIe6: Connect OCuLink cable from MPCIe_HD2

connector on the motherboard

OCUPCIe5: Connect OCuLink cable from MPCIe_HD1

connector on the motherboard

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Backplane

6. Firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the rear panel until it is locked in the

chassis (A), then secure the front cover with the screws removed earlier (B).

5. Tie the cables with cable tie(s) (A), then reinstall the front cover back into the chassis (B).

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1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays.

Refer to section 2.4 Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices.

NVMe

The illustrations are for reference only and may vary with your storage device setup.

2. Install a PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card into your server system.

Refer to section 2.5.4 Installing an ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card to the butterfly

riser card bracket (optional for RS700A-E9-RS12 only) for details on how to install a

PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card.

NVMe

Backplane connector Cable Connect to

OCUPCIe5 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (left angle) MPCIe_HD1

OCUPCIe6 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (left angle) MPCIe_HD2

OCUPCIe7 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (right angle)

Port 1 on ASUS PCIe-NVME2-

OCuLink Card

OCUPCIe8 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (right angle)

Port 2 on ASUS PCIe-NVME2-

OCuLink Card

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3. Remove the six (6) screws on both sides of the front cover with a Phillips screwdriver (A),

then firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the front panel until it is disengaged

from the chassis (B).

Backplane

4. Lift the front cover to reveal the backplane (A), then cut the cable tie(s) (B).

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5. Connect the OCuLink cables to the motherboard (left angle connectors) and the

backplane (vertical connectors)

OCUPCIe6: Connect OCuLink cable from MPCIe_HD2

connector on the motherboard

OCUPCIe5: Connect OCuLink cable from MPCIe_HD1

connector on the motherboard

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6. Connect the OCuLink cables from the ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card to the

backplane.

OCUPCIe8: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink

port 2 on ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card

OCUPCIe7: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink

port 1 on ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card

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Backplane

8. Firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the rear panel until it is locked in the

chassis (A), then secure the front cover with the screws removed earlier (B).

7. Tie the cables with cable tie(s) (A), then reinstall the front cover back into the chassis (B).

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1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays.

Refer to section 2.4 Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices.

NVMe

The illustrations are for reference only and may vary with your storage device setup.

NVMe

Backplane connector Cable Connect to

OCUPCIe1 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (right angle)

Port 1 on ASUS PCIe-NVME4-

OCuLink Card

OCUPCIe2 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (right angle)

Port 2 on ASUS PCIe-NVME4-

OCuLink Card

OCUPCIe3 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (right angle)

Port 3 on ASUS PCIe-NVME4-

OCuLink Card

OCUPCIe4 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (right angle)

Port 4 on ASUS PCIe-NVME4-

OCuLink Card

OCUPCIe5 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (left angle) MPCIe_HD1

OCUPCIe6 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (left angle) MPCIe_HD2

OCUPCIe7 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (right angle)

Port 1 on ASUS PCIe-NVME2-

OCuLink Card

OCUPCIe8 OCuLink (vertical) to

OCuLink (right angle)

Port 2 on ASUS PCIe-NVME2-

OCuLink Card

2.8.6 8 x NVMe storage device configuration and cabling

2. Install a PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card into your server system.

Refer to section 2.5.4 Installing an ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card to the butterfly

riser card bracket (optional for RS700A-E9-RS12 only) for details on how to install a

ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card.

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Backplane

5. Lift the front cover to reveal the backplane (A), then cut the cable tie(s) (B).

3. Install a PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card into your server system.

Refer to section 2.5.5 Installing an ASUS PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card to the riser

card bracket (optional for RS700A-E9-RS12 only) for details on how to install a ASUS

PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card.

4. Remove the six (6) screws on both sides of the front cover with a Phillips screwdriver (A),

then firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the front panel until it is disengaged

from the chassis (B).

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6. Connect the OCuLink cables to the motherboard (left angle connectors) and the

backplane (vertical connectors).

OCUPCIe6: Connect OCuLink cable from MPCIe_HD2

connector on the motherboard

OCUPCIe5: Connect OCuLink cable from MPCIe_HD1

connector on the motherboard

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7. Connect the OCuLink cables from the ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card to the

backplane.

OCUPCIe8: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink

port 2 on ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card

OCUPCIe7: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink

port 1 on ASUS PCIe-NVME2-OCuLink card

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8. Connect the OCuLink cables from the ASUS PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card to the

backplane.

OCUPCIe4: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink

port 4 on ASUS PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card

OCUPCIe3: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink

port 3 on ASUS PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card

OCUPCIe2: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink

port 2 on ASUS PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card

OCUPCIe1: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink

port 1 on ASUS PCIe-NVME4-OCuLink card

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Backplane

10. Firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the rear panel until it is locked in the

chassis (A), then secure the front cover with the screws removed earlier (B).

9. Tie the cables with cable tie(s) (A), then reinstall the front cover back into the chassis (B).

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2.9 Removable/optional components

This section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the

following components:

1. System fans

2. Redundant power supply module

3. Slim type optical drive (optional)

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

You may need to remove previously installed component or factory shipped components

when installing optional components.

2.9.1 System fans

To uninstall the system fans:

1. Disconnect the system fan cable from

the fan connector on the motherboard.

2. Lift the fan, then set it aside.

3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to uninstall the

other system fans.

To reinstall the system fans:

1. Insert the fan into the fan cage. The

airflow directional arrow on the fan

should point towards the system rear

panel.

2. Connect the system fan cable to the fan

connector on the motherboard.

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2.9.2 Redundant power supply module

To replace a failed redundant power supply module:

1. Lift up the power supply module lever.

2. Hold the power supply module lever

and press the PSU latch, then pull the

power supply module out of the system

chassis.

3. Prepare the replacement power supply

module.

4. Insert the replacement power supply

module into the chassis then push it

inwards until the latch locks into place.

Module lever

Module lever PSU latch

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2.9.3 Replacing optical drive (optional for RS700A-E9-RS4)

This server system supports a slim-type optical disk drive.

To replace the optical disk drive:

1. Remove the screw that secures the

optical drive and set it aside.

6. Carefully insert the storage device

tray and push it all the way to the

depth of the bay until just a small

fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

7. Push the tray lever until it clicks,

and secure the storage device tray

in place. The storage device tray is

correctly placed when its front edge

aligns with the bay edge.

8. Secure the optical drive with the screw

that you removed in step 1.

5. Carefully insert the replacement

optical disk drive module into the drive

bay until it is securely seated in place.

4. Pull the optical drive module out of the

drive bay.

3. Hold the tray lever and pull the

storage device tray out of the bay.

2. Push the spring lock to the right (A) to

remove the SATA/SAS storage device

tray, then pull the tray lever outward

(B).

The storage device tray ejects slightly

after you pull out the lever (C).

Spring lock

Tray lever

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This chapter describes how to install the optional components

and devices into the barebone server.

Installation Options

Chapter 3: Installation Options

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3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit

The tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the server rack

without the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that

can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server.

The tool-less rail kit package includes:

Tool-less rack rails

Installing the tool-less rack rail

To install the tool-less rack rails into the rack:

1. Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server using the set of latch

screws.

The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. Refer to your server

user manual for details.

Fixing latches Set of screws Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws

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2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite

positions on the rack.

A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the

bottom.

3. Press the spring lock, then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on

the rack post.

4. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole

on the rack post. Extend the rack rail, if necessary.

5. Perform steps 3 to 4 for the other rack rail.

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

Thin lips

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6. Lift the server chassis and insert it into the rack rail.

• Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a

level surface.

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

described in this guide.

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

Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders.

The illustrations shown above are for reference only.

3.2 Rail kit dimensions

589mm

43.6mm

900mm

43.6mm

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief

descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

Motherboard Information

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4.1 Motherboard layout

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Layout contents

Internal connectors / Sockets / Jumpers / LEDs Page

1. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) 4-19

2. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB67) 4-14

3. DDR4 DIMM sockets 2-7

4. Back panel power connectors (8-pin BPPWR1-2) 4-18

5. System fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-8) 4-15

6. CPU socket 2-3

7. VGA power connectors (8-pin VGAPWR1-3) 4-18

8. Fan power connectors (FANPWR1-3) 4-14

9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-4

10. Mezzanine PCIE card connectors (MEZZPCIE1-2) 4-20

11. OCP LAN Activity LED connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1) 4-22

12. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) 4-22

13. MEZZNCSI setting (3-pin MEZZNCSI_SEL1) 4-8

14. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) 4-7

15. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) 4-21

16. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-2) 4-5

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

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

19. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) 4-19

20. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 4-21

21. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 4-8

22. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) 4-17

23. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-6

24. MPCIE_HD connectors (MPCIE_HD1-2) 4-13

25. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-16

26. Storage device activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-13

27. M.2 (NGFF) card connectors (NGFF1-2) 4-20

28. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 4-7

29. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-2) 4-12

30. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) 4-12

31. USB 3.0 connectors (OCUUSB1) 4-23

32. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 4-15

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4.2 Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can

clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the

CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in

CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins

2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-

enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default

position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to

clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.

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2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins

1–2 to activate the VGA feature.

3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-2)

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

LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.

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

This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this

BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.

5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function.

This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT

allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.

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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).

7. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI function to use.

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9. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1)

This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.

8. MEZZNCSI setting (3-pin MEZZNCSI_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the MEZZ NCSI.

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4.3 Internal LEDs

2. 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.

1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1)

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to

indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder

that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or

plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of

the onboard LED.

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3. Storage device activity LED (HDDLED1)

This LED is reserved for the storage devices connected to the onboard M.2, or SATA/

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

M.2, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up.

4. Message LED (MESLED1)

This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated.

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5. BMC LED (BMCLED1)

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

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4.4 Internal connectors

1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-2)

These connectors, controlled by AMD integrated SATA controller, are for the Serial

ATA signal cables for Serial ATA drives (SATA 1 connector is used for the optical drive

by default).

If the SATA M.2 (NGFF1) slot is occupied, the SSATA2 slot will be disabled.

2. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2)

This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the

storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four

devices.

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4. Storage device activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or

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

SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.

3. MPCIE_HD connectors (MPCIE_HD1-2)

The MPCIE_HD connectors allows you to connect NVME storage device.

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5. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB67)

This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to the connector,

and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The

USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps

connection speed.

6. Fan power connectors (FANPWR1-3)

These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to additional fans. 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.

The USB port module is purchased separately.

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7. System fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-8)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 0.8A–1.0A (12 W max.) or a total of 6.4

A–8.0 A (96 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the

motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of

the connector.

DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside

the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT

place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

8. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1)

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

store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance

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

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9. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

1. 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.

2. Message LED (2-pin MLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front

message LED. The message LED is controlled by the BMC to indicate an

abnormal event occurrence.

3. 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.

4. Storage device activity LED (2-pin HDLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the storage device activity LED. Connect the storage

device activity LED cable to this connector. The LED lights up or flashes when

data is read from or written to the storage device.

5. ATX 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 seconds while the system

is ON turns the system OFF.

6. 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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10. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2)

This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator

LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.

1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)

This 6-1 pin connector is for the front panel SMBus cable.

2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. LAN activity LED and USB port (2-pin LAN3_LED, LAN4_LED, USB ports)

These 2-pin connectors are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs and USB ports on

the front panel.

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11. Back panel power connectors (8-pin BPPWR1-2)

These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to the back panel. The

power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find

the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

12. VGA power connectors (8-pin VGAPWR1-3)

These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to the VGA card. The

power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find

the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

DO NOT connect the back panel to these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot

errors and permanent damage to your motherboard or device.

DO NOT connect VGA cards to these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot errors

and permanent damage to your motherboard or device.

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14. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1)

These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or

microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends

a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting

is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the function.

13. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1)

This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.

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15. Mezzanine PCIE card connectors (MEZZPCIE1-2)

The MEZZPCIE1-2 connector supports Open Compute Project (OCP) cards.

16. M.2 (NGFF) card connectors (NGFF1-2)

These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices.

• This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on both PCI-E and

SATA interface.

• If the SATA M.2 (NGFF1) slot is occupied, the SSATA2 slot will be disabled.

The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately

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

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this

connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The COM module is purchased separately.

18. Micro SD card slot (MSD1)

Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC).

Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you use

only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory

card, or both.

Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add

or remove a Memory Card, then reboot the system to access the Memory Card.

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19. OCP LAN Activity LED connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1)

OCP LAN LED connector supports OCP LAN card Active LED.

20. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1)

This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings.

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21. USB 3.0 connectors (OCUUSB1)

Connect a compatible USB module cable to the OCUUSB1 connector, and then install

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

all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster

charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward

compatibility with USB 2.0. (OCUUSB1 connector is used for the front USB panel by

default).

The USB port module is purchased separately.

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4.5 Motherboard layout (revised motherboard)

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Layout contents

Internal connectors / Sockets / Jumpers / LEDs Page

1. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) 4-41

2. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB67) 4-36

3. DDR4 DIMM sockets 2-7

4. Back panel power connectors (8-pin BPPWR1-2) 4-40

5. System fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-8) 4-37

6. CPU socket 2-3

7. VGA power connectors (8-pin VGAPWR1-3) 4-40

8. Fan power connectors (FANPWR1-3) 4-36

9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-26

10. Mezzanine PCIE card connectors (MEZZPCIE1-2) 4-42

11. OCP LAN Activity LED connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1) 4-44

12. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) 4-44

13. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) 4-29

14. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) 4-43

15. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-2) 4-27

16. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 4-28

17. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-27

18. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) 4-41

19. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 4-43

20. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 4-30

21. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) 4-39

22. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-28

23. MPCIE_HD connectors (MPCIE_HD1-2) 4-35

24. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-38

25. Storage device activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-35

26. M.2 (NGFF) card connectors (NGFF1-2) 4-42

27. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 4-29

28. USB 3.0 connectors (OCUUSB1) 4-45

29. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) 4-34

30. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 4-34

31. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 4-37

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4.6 Jumpers (revised motherboard)

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can

clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the

CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in

CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins

2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-

enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default

position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to

clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.

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2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins

1–2 to activate the VGA feature.

3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-2)

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

LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.

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

This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this

BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.

5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function.

This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT

allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.

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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).

7. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the LAN NCSI.

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8. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1)

This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.

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4.7 Internal LEDs (revised motherboard)

2. 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.

1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1)

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to

indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder

that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or

plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of

the onboard LED.

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3. Storage device activity LED (HDDLED1)

This LED is reserved for the storage devices connected to the onboard M.2, or SATA/

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

M.2, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up.

4. Message LED (MESLED1)

This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated.

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5. BMC LED (BMCLED1)

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

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4.8 Internal connectors (revised motherboard)

1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4)

These connectors, controlled by AMD integrated SATA controller, are for the Serial

ATA signal cables for Serial ATA drives (SATA 1 connector is used for the optical drive

by default).

If the SATA M.2 (NGFF1) slot is occupied, the SSATA2 slot will be disabled.

2. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2)

This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the

storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four

devices.

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4. Storage device activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or

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

SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.

3. MPCIE_HD connectors (MPCIE_HD1-2)

The MPCIE_HD connectors allows you to connect NVME storage device.

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5. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB67)

This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to the connector,

and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The

USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps

connection speed.

6. Fan power connectors (FANPWR1-3)

These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to additional fans. 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.

The USB port module is purchased separately.

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7. System fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-8)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 0.8A–1.0A (12 W max.) or a total of 6.4

A–8.0 A (96 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the

motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of

the connector.

DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside

the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT

place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

8. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1)

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

store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance

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

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9. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

1. 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.

2. Message LED (2-pin MLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front

message LED. The message LED is controlled by the BMC to indicate an

abnormal event occurrence.

3. 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.

4. Storage device activity LED (2-pin HDLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the storage device activity LED. Connect the storage

device activity LED cable to this connector. The LED lights up or flashes when

data is read from or written to the storage device.

5. ATX 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 seconds while the system

is ON turns the system OFF.

6. 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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10. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2)

This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator

LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.

1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)

This 6-1 pin connector is for the front panel SMBus cable.

2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. LAN activity LED and USB port (2-pin LAN3_LED, LAN4_LED, USB ports)

These 2-pin connectors are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs and USB ports on

the front panel.

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11. Back panel power connectors (8-pin BPPWR1-2)

These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to the back panel. The

power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find

the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

12. VGA power connectors (8-pin VGAPWR1-3)

These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to the VGA card. The

power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find

the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

DO NOT connect the back panel to these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot

errors and permanent damage to your motherboard or device.

DO NOT connect VGA cards to these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot errors

and permanent damage to your motherboard or device.

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14. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1)

These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or

microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends

a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting

is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the function.

13. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1)

This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.

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15. Mezzanine PCIE card connectors (MEZZPCIE1-2)

The MEZZPCIE1-2 connector supports Open Compute Project (OCP) cards.

16. M.2 (NGFF) card connectors (NGFF1-2)

These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices.

• This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on both PCI-E and

SATA interface.

• If the SATA M.2 (NGFF1) slot is occupied, the SSATA2 slot will be disabled.

The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately

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

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this

connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The COM module is purchased separately.

18. Micro SD card slot (MSD1)

Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC).

Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you use

only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory

card, or both.

Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add

or remove a Memory Card, then reboot the system to access the Memory Card.

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19. OCP LAN Activity LED connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1)

OCP LAN LED connector supports OCP LAN card Active LED.

20. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1)

This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings.

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21. USB 3.0 connectors (OCUUSB1)

Connect a compatible USB module cable to the OCUUSB1 connector, and then install

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

all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster

charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward

compatibility with USB 2.0. (OCUUSB1 connector is used for the front USB panel by

default).

The USB port module is purchased separately.

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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.

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

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5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

System (BIOS) setup:

1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or

gets corrupted.

2. ASUS EzFlash

Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk.

3. BUPDATER

Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

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.

5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file

when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS

file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this

utility.

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3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,

then press <Enter>.

5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.

6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform

the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and

single partition only.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system

boot failure!

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press

<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.

5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility

The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a

DOS-based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at

www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility:

1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port.

2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash

Utility. Press <Enter>.

Current Platform

Platform : KNPP-D32

Version : 0215

Build date: 01/13/2017

New Platform

Platform : KNPP-D32

Version : 0217

Build date: 02/20/2017

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FS0

FS1

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

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5.1.3 BUPDATER utility

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

may not be the same as shown.

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

bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file.

Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility:

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

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

2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at

www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:

BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP

where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk

drive, then press <Enter>.

A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP

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4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot

failure!

5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.

Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system.

C:\>

Current Platform

Platform : KNPP-D32

Version : 0215

Build date: 01/13/2017

New Platform

Platform : KNPP-D32

Version : 0217

Build date: 02/20/2017

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

Write

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5.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the

provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your

system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system

using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of

your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or

change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using

the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them

in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip.

The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the

computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>

during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues

with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete>,

or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the

system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven

program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the

available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure

optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS

settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press

<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and

may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this

motherboard.

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5.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system configuration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Chipset For changing the chipset settings

Security For changing the security settings

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

Tool For configuring options for special functions

Save & Exit For selecting the exit options

AMD CBS For configuring AMD CBS settings

Event Logs For changing the event log settings

Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the

desired item is highlighted.

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Navigation keys

General help

Menu bar Configuration fieldsMenu items

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5.2.3 Menu items

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

selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

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

5.2.4 Submenu items

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

To display the submenu, select the item then press <Enter>.

5.2.5 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup

program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

5.2.6 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

5.2.7 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can

change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-

configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the

value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.

5.2.8 Pop-up window

Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration

options for that item.

5.2.9 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on

the screen. Press the Up / Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display

the other items on the screen.

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5.3 Main menu

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

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

date, time, language, and security settings.

5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

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5.4 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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5.4.1 Trusted Computing

5.4.2 PSP Firmware Versions

This page displays the PSP firmware versions.

Configuration

Security Device Support [Disabled]

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

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.4.3 APM

Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.

Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]

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

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

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

loss.

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

Power On By PCIE [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and

Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.

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5.4.4 Smart Settings

SMART Self Test [Disabled]

Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.4.5 NCT6793D Super IO Configuration

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1.

Serial Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Intel LAN1 Enable [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when Intel LAN1 Enable is set to [Enabled].

Intel LAN 1 ROM Type [PXE]

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.

Configuration options: [PXE] [iSCSI] [Disabled]

Intel LAN2 Enable [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when Intel LAN2 Enable is set to [Enabled].

Intel LAN 2 ROM Type [Disabled]

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.

Configuration options: [PXE] [iSCSI] [Disabled]

5.4.6 Onboard LAN Configuration

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5.4.7 Serial Port Console Redirection

Console Redirection Settings

These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection

item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the

user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible

settings.

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Allows you to set the terminal type.

[VT100] ASCII char set.

[VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc.

[VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes.

[ANSI] Extended ASCII char set.

Bits per second [57600]

Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side.

Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.

Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200]

Data Bits [8]

Configuration options: [7] [8]

The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled].

COM1/COM2

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Parity [None]

A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark]

and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection.

[None] None

[Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even

[Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd

[Mark] parity bit is always 1

[Space] parity bit is always 0

Stop Bits [1]

Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.)

The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more

than 1 stop bit.

Configuration options: [1] [2]

Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]

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]

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24]

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

Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25]

Putty Keypad [VT100]

This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty.

Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400]

Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable]

This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console

redirection.

Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader]

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]

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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 you set Console Redirection to [Enabled].

Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote

management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote

management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI]

Bits per second [115200]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote

management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200]

Flow Control [None]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote

management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]

5.4.8 CPU Configuration

This page displays the CPU node information.

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5.4.9 PCI Subsystem Settings

Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings.

VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

This option enables or disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

VGA Priority [Offboard Device]

This option allows you to select the priority of the VGA.

Configuration options: [Offboard Device] [Onboard Device]

Load RT32 Image [Disabled]

This option enables or disables RT32 Image Loading.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]

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]

SR-IOV Support [Disabled]

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

IOV capable PCIe devices.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Network stack [Disabled]

Enables or disables the network stack feature.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following item appears only when Network stack is set to [Enabled].

Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled]

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

not be created.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled]

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

will not be created.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will

not be created.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot option

will not be created.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PXE boot wait time [0]

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

Media detect time [1]

Wait time (in seconds) to detect media.

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5.4.11 CSM Configuration

CSM Support [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when CSM Support is set to [Enabled].

GateA20 Active [Upon Request]

This allows you to set the GA20 option.

Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always]

Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]

This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.

Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]

[Immediate] Execute the trap right away.

[Postponed] Execute the trap during legacy boot.

Boot Option filter [Legacy only]

This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.

Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]

Network / Storage / Video [Legacy]

This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE / Storage /

Video OpROM.

Configuration options: [UEFI] [Legacy]

Other PCI devices [Legacy]

This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network,

Storage, or Video.

Configuration options: [UEFI] [Legacy]

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5.4.12 NVMe Configuration

This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information.

5.4.13 SATA Configuration

This page will display the SATA controller and drive information.

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5.4.14 USB Configuration

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support.

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

XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The

XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled

for the complete keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.4.15 iSCSI Configuration

Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters.

USB hardware delays and time-outs

USB transfer time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to select time-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers.

Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec]

Device reset time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to select time-out value for USB mass storage device Start Unit command.

Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec]

Device power-up delay [Auto]

Allows you to select maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the

Host Controller.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

Mass Storage Devices

AMI Virtual CDROM0-2 / Floppy / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto]

Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM]

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5.5 Chipset menu

The Chipset menu items allow you to change the Chipset settings.

SMT Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the simultaneous multithreading mode.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Off]

North Bridge

Memory Configuration

Memory Clock [Auto]

This option allows you to select different memory clock values.

Configuration options: [Auto] [1333MHz] [1600MHz] [1866MHz] [2133MHz] [2400MHz]

Socket 0 Information

This item displays the memory information on Socket 0.

Socket 1 Information

This item displays the memory information on Socket 1.

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5.6 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.

Attempt Secure Boot [Disabled]

Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled

platform Key (EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Secure Boot Mode [Custom]

Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector.

Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard]

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Key Management

This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The

Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key

Management page.

Provision Factory Defaults [Disabled]

Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup

Mode.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Install Factory Default keys

This item will install all Factory Default keys.

Enroll Efi Image

This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode.

Save All Secure Boot Variables

This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you

want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No.

Platform Key (PK) / Key Exchange Key (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden

Signatures (DBX) / Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery Signatures

Configuration options: [Erase] [Set New] [Save to File]

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Setup Prompt Timeout [1]

Allows you to set the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

Bootup NumLock State [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Boot Logo Display [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled]

POST Report [5 sec]

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

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

Chassis Intrusion Message [Warning]

Allows you to select the action to perform when chassis intrusion has occurred.

Configuration options: [Warning] [Halt]

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.

5.7 Boot menu

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

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Floppy Drive BBS Priorities / Hard Drive BBS Priorities / CD/DVD

ROM Drive BBS Priorities

These items appear only when you connect Floppy / SATA ODD or HDD to the SATA ports

and allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices.

5.8 Tool menu

The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then

press <Enter> to display the submenu.

IPMI HWM

Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor.

Start EZ Flash

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the

ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details.

5.9 Save & Exit menu

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

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

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

Save Changes and Exit

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

Discard Changes and Exit

Exit system setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes and Reset

Rest system setup after saving the changes.

Discard Changes and Rest

Rest system setup without saving any changes.

Restore Defaults

Restore/load default values for all the setup options.

Save as User Defaults

Save all the current setup options as user default values.

Restore as User Defaults

Restore/load user 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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5.10 AMD CBS menu

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

5.10.1 Zen Common Options

5.10.2 DF Common Options

Core Performance Boost [Auto]

This option allows you to enable or disable CPB.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Global C-state Control [Auto]

This option allows you to control IO based C-state generation and DF c-states.

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

Memory interleaving [Auto]

This option allows you to control fabric level memory interleaving.

Configuration options: [None] [Channel] [Die] [Socket] [Auto]

Memory interleaving size [Auto]

This option allows you to control the memory interleaving size.

Configuration options: [256 Bytes] [512 Bytes] [1 KB] [2 KB] [Auto]

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5.10.3 UMC Common Option

5.10.4 NBIO Common Options

DRAM Memory Mapping

Chipselect Interleaving [Auto]

This option allows you to interleave memory blocks across DRAM chip selects for

node 0.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

BankGroupSwap [Auto]

This option allows you enable or disable BankGroupSwap.

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

NB Configuration

IOMMU [Auto]

This option allows you enable or disable IOMMU.

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

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5.11 Event Logs menu

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

event logs.

5.11.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings

Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log configuration.

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]

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]

Smbios Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event [Disabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable logging System boot event.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.11.2 View Smbios Event Log

Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs.

All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.

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5.12 Server Mgmt menu

The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to

change the settings.

OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled]

This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management

Software after the OS loads.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].

OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes]

Allows you to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.

Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes]

OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset]

This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot

Watch Timer expires.

Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down]

System Event Log

Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration.

Erase SEL [No]

Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset]

When SEL is Full [Do Nothing]

Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL.

Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]

BMC network configuration

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

View System Event Log

This item allows you to view the system event log records.

Driver Installation

This chapter provides the instructions for installing the

necessary drivers for different system components in the

Windows® Operating System.

Chapter 6: Driver Installation

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6.1 Management applications and utilities installation

When you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD automatically displays the

main screen if Autorun is enabled in your computer. By default, the Drivers tab is displayed.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to

locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run

the support DVD.

6.2 Running the Support DVD

1. 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.

2. The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2012 R2 and Windows® Server

2016.

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 main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs:

1. Drivers

2. Utilities

3. Manual

4. Contact

The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server 2012

R2 and on the Windows® Server 2016 Operating System (OS).

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The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.

Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

6.2.2 Utilities menu tab

The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.

6.2.1 Drivers menu tab

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6.2.3 Manual menu

The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide.

You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide.

6.2.4 Contact information menu

The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links

if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard.

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6.3 AMD chipset device software installation

This section provides the instructions on how to install the AMD chipset device software on

the system.

You need to manually install the AMD chipset device software on a Windows operating

system.

To install the AMD chipset device software:

1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.

2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD

automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to

locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run

the support DVD.

3. Click the item AMD Software from the menu.

4. The AMD Software window appears. Click Accept and Install to start the installation,

and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process.

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5. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation.

6.4 Installing the Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters

driver

This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabits Adapter

Driver on the system.

To install the Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters Driver on the Windows® operating system:

1. Restart the computer.

2. Log on with Administrator privileges.

3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to

locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run

the support DVD.

4. Click Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters Drivers in the Drivers menu of the main

screen to start the installation.

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6. Click Install to start the installation.

7. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation.

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6.5 VGA driver installation

This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter

(VGA) driver.

You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows® operating system.

To install the ASPEED VGA driver:

1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.

2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD

automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to

locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run

the support DVD.

3. Click the ASPEED AST2500 Display Driver to begin installation.

4. From the installation window, click Next to start the installation.

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6. Click Finish to complete the installation.

5. Click Install to start the installation process.

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Appendix

This appendix includes additional information that you may refer

to when configuring the motherboard.

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KNPP-D32 block diagram

ASUS RS700A-E9 Series A-3

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential

area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct

the interference at his own expense.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required

to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate this equipment.

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic

Development Canada (ISED)

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence

exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device

may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et

Développement économique Canada (ISED)

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement

économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est

autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,

et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le

brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

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Australia statement notice

From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the

Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit

https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded

under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major

failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also

entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality

and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at

https://www.asus.com/support/.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to

enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin

indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in

municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol

of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal

waste.

Japan statement notice

This product cannot be directly connected to the Internet (including public wireless LAN) of a

telecom carrier (mobile network companies, landline network companies, Internet providers,

etc.). When connecting this product to the Internet, be sure to connect it through a router or

switch.

Declaration of compliance for product environmental

regulation

ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and

makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global

environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on

regulation requirements.

Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on

regulation requirements ASUS is complied with:

EU REACH and Article 33

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of

Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS

REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

EU RoHS

This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see

http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35

Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations

Information on Japan RoHS (JIS-C-0950) chemical disclosures is available on

http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=19

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India RoHS

This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits

use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and

polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in

homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except

for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Vietnam RoHS

ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of

the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT.

Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng

các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.

Turkey RoHS

AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards

for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to

responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging

materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling

information in different regions.

Ecodesign Directive

European Union announced a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for

energy-related products (2009/125/EC). Specific Implementing Measures are aimed at

improving environmental performance of specific products or across multiple product types.

ASUS provides product information on the CSR website. The further information could be

found at https://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=1555.

A-6 Appendix

ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

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

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

Fax +886-2-2890-7798

Web site https://www.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone +86-21-38429911

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

questionform/?lang=en

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan)

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

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

Fax +886-2-2890-7798

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

Technical Support

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

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

questionform/?lang=zh-tw

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China)

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

Telephone +86-21-5442-1616

Fax +86-21-5442-0099

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

Technical Support

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

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

questionform/?lang=zh-cn

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ASUS contact information

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

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

Fax +1-510-608-4555

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

Technical Support

Support fax +1-812-284-0883

General support +1-812-282-2787

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

questionform/?lang=en-us

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany

Fax +49-2102-959911

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

Technical Support

Telephone +49-1805-010923

Support Fax +49-2102-959911

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

questionform/?lang=de-de

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

Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00 Ostrava – Hrabová,

Czech Republic

Telephone +420-596766888

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

Technical Support

Telephone +420-596-766-891

Fax +420-596-766-329

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

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

questionform/?lang=cs-cz

A-8 Appendix

ASUS contact information

ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands)

Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands

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

Technical Support

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

Fax +31-(0)591-666853

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

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

questionform/?lang=nl-nl

ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland)

Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland

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

Technical Support

Telephone +48-225718033

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

questionform/?lang=pl-pl

ASK-Service (Russia and CIS)

Address

г.Москва, ул. Орджоникидзе, д.10, Россия

Telephone (495) 640-32-75

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

Technical Support

Telephone 008-800-100-ASUS (008-800-100-2787)

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

questionform/?lang=ru-ru

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