Safety information
- About this guide
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
Chapter 3: Installation Options
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
Chapter 6: Driver Installation
- 6.1 Running the Support DVD
Appendix

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2U Rackmount Server

User Guide

RS720-E10-RS12E

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Contents

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

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

1.2 Serial number label .................................................................................... 1-2

1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-3

1.4 Front panel features ...................................................................................1-6

1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-7

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

1.7 LED information .......................................................................................1-12

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-12

1.7.2 Storage device status LED........................................................1-13

1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-14

1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs ....................................................................... 1-15

1.7.5 Q-Code table ............................................................................. 1-16

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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

2.2 Air ducts......................................................................................................2-4

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

2.3.1 Removing the CPU and heatsink (for Standard model) .............. 2-5

2.3.2 Removing the CPU and heatsink (for GPU model) ..................... 2-8

2.3.3 Installing the CPU and heatsink (for Standard model) .............. 2-11

2.3.4 Installing the CPU and heatsink (for GPU model) ..................... 2-14

2.4 System memory .......................................................................................2-18

2.4.1 Overview ................................................................................... 2-18

2.4.2 Memory Configurations ............................................................. 2-18

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................ 2-21

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................................... 2-21

Contents

2.5 Storage devices........................................................................................2-22

2.6 Expansion slot ..........................................................................................2-26

2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 .................. 2-28

2.6.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2 .................. 2-31

2.6.3 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3 .................. 2-34

2.6.4 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 4 .................. 2-37

2.6.5 Installing an OCP 3.0 slot baseboard and

OCP 3.0 card to the riser card bracket...................................... 2-40

2.6.6 Installing an ethernet expansion card to the

riser card bracket ...................................................................... 2-45

2.6.7 Installing GPU cards (on selected models) ............................... 2-46

2.6.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card ................................................ 2-56

2.6.9 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ...................................................... 2-60

2.6.10 Configuring an expansion card ................................................. 2-63

2.7 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-64

2.8 SATA/SAS backplane cabling .................................................................2-66

2.9 Removable/optional components ...........................................................2-68

2.9.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-68

2.9.2 Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-72

Chapter 3: Installation Options

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

3.2 Installing the tool-less rack rail ................................................................3-3

3.3 Rail kit dimensions ....................................................................................3-5

3.4 Ball bearing Rail Kit ...................................................................................3-6

3.4.1 Selecting rack rail cabinets ......................................................... 3-6

3.4.2 Attaching the rack rails ................................................................ 3-7

3.5 Cable management arm (optional for 1200 mm rack rails) ..................3-11

3.5.1 Attaching the cable management arm ...................................... 3-11

Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

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

4.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-5

4.3 Internal LEDs ............................................................................................ 4-10

4.4 Internal connectors ..................................................................................4-13

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 Language [English] ........................................................ 5-9

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

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

5.4 Ai Tweaker menu ......................................................................................5-10

5.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-11

5.5.1 OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration .................................. 5-11

5.5.2 Trusted Computing....................................................................5-12

5.5.3 ACPI Settings ............................................................................ 5-12

5.5.4 Redfish Host Interface Settings................................................. 5-12

5.5.5 Onboard LAN Configuration ...................................................... 5-13

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

5.5.7 SIO Common Setting ................................................................ 5-18

5.5.8 SIO Configuration......................................................................5-18

5.5.9 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-19

5.5.10 USB Configuration .................................................................... 5-20

5.5.11 Network Stack Configuration..................................................... 5-21

5.5.12 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) ........................................ 5-22

5.5.13 NVMe Configuration .................................................................. 5-23

5.5.14 APM Configuration .................................................................... 5-24

5.5.15 Third-party UEFI driver configurations ...................................... 5-25

Contents

5.6 Platform Configuration menu .................................................................5-26

5.6.1 PCH Configuration .................................................................... 5-26

5.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration ..................................................... 5-28

5.6.3 Server ME Configuration ........................................................... 5-29

5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................ 5-30

5.7 Socket Configuration menu ....................................................................5-33

5.7.1 Processor Configuration............................................................ 5-34

5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration .............................................. 5-36

5.7.3 Memory Configuration ............................................................... 5-37

5.7.4 IIO Configuration ....................................................................... 5-38

5.7.5 Advanced Power Management Configuration........................... 5-51

5.8 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................5-56

5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-57

5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-58

5.9 Server Mgmt menu ...................................................................................5-59

5.9.1 System Event Log ..................................................................... 5-60

5.9.2 BMC self test log ....................................................................... 5-60

5.9.3 BMC network configuration ....................................................... 5-61

5.9.4 View System Event Log ............................................................ 5-63

5.10 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-64

5.10.1 Secure Boot .............................................................................. 5-65

5.11 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-68

5.11.1 Boot Configuration .................................................................... 5-69

5.12 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 5-70

5.13 Save & Exit menu ..................................................................................... 5-71

Chapter 6: Driver Installation

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

Appendix

Z12PP-D32 block diagram ...................................................................................... A-2

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

Service and Support ............................................................................................... A-6

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

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

unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

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

before relocating the system.

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

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

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

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

technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

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

engineers.

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

package.

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

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

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

slots, sockets and circuitry.

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

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

technician or your retailer.

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

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

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.

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About this guide

Audience

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

knowledge of configuring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

panel and rear panel specifications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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

installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Installation Options

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

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

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

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

5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

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

describes the BIOS parameters.

6. Chapter 6: Driver Installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different

system components.

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.

References

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

updates.

1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide

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

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

2. ASUS websites

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

products. Visit https://www.asus.com for more information.

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 RS720-E10-RS12E

Chassis ASUS R2P-A-R22475 2U Rackmount Chassis

Motherboard ASUS Z12PP-D32 Server Board

Component

1 x 80PLUS Power Supply

12 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch/3.5-inch Storage Device Trays or Dummy Trays

1 x 3.5-inch Storage Device Backplane w/o 2 Fan boards

1 x Front Panel Board

1 x Front USB3 Board

4 x Riser Cards

4 x System Fans

Accessories

1 x Support DVD

1 x Bag of Screws

2 x CPU Heatsink

2 x AC Power Cable

1 x External Fan Module (Optional)

1 x OCP3.0 Adapter Card (Optional)

1 x LAN Module (Optional)

Optional Items

1 x 80PLUS Power Supply (Second PSU)

1 x Friction Rail Kit

1 x Ball Bearing Rail Kit (1000mm)

1 x Ball Bearing Rail Kit (1200mm)

1 x Cable Management Arm (only for Ball Bearing Rail Kit 1200mm)

1.2 Serial number label

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

sticker at the server's front cover.

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

the ASUS Technical Support team.

1 2

3 4

RESET

xxSxxxxxxxxx

RS720-E10-RS12E

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1.3 System specifications

The ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E features the ASUS Z12PP-D32 server board. The server

supports 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors plus other latest technologies

through the chipsets onboard.

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Model Name RS720-E10-RS12E

Motherboard Z12PP-D32

Processor Support 2 x Socket P+ (LGA 4189)

3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors

Core Logic Intel® C621A Chipset

Memory

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

Capacity Maximum up to 6TB

Memory Type DDR4 3200/2933/2666 RDIMM / LRDIMM / 3DS LRDIMM

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

Memory Size

64GB, 32GB, 16GB, 8GB RDIMM

256GB, 128GB, 64GB RDIMM 3DS

128G, 64GB LRDIMM

128G LR-DIMM 3DS

512GB, 256GB, 128GB Intel® Optane DC persistent memory

200 Series (PMem)

* Refer to www.asus.com/support for more information

Expansion

Slots

Total PCIe/PIKE

Slots 9

Slot Type

Non-GPU:

6 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8 link) (CPU1 x2, CPU2 x4) or

3 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 link), FH, HL (CPU1 x1, CPU2 x2)

1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 link), FH, HL or OCP3.0 (CPU2)

1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8 link), FH, HL (CPU1)

1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 link or x8 link), LPHL

(if PCIe M.2 is in use, it will operate at x8 link) (CPU2)

GPU:

6 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8 link) (CPU1 x2, CPU2 x4) or

3 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 link), FH, FL (CPU1 x1, CPU2 x2)

1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 link), FH, FL or OCP3.0 (CPU2)

1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8 link), FH, FL (CPU1)

1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 link or x8 link), LPHL

(if PCIe M.2 is in use, it will operate at x8 link) (CPU2)

M.2 2 x M.2 (Support PCIe mode 2260 or 2280 from CPU2)

Micro SD Card Slot 1

Disk

Controller SAS Controller ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12Gb/s HBA card

ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW 12Gb/s RAID card

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Storage

Bays

Storage Bay

Front bays

12 x 2.5”/3.5” Hot-Swap Drive Bays:

8 x NVMe/SATA*/SAS* + 4 x SATA*/SAS*

* Support up to 12 x SATA/SAS with PIKE II 3008-8i/3108-8i/16PD

(slot4) only

** Support tri-mode card (only for storage bays 9-12)

Rear bays (Optional)

2 x 2.5” Hot-Swap Drive Bays with NVMe support

* SAS support only from optional SAS HBA/RAID card

Motherboard on-

board connectors

2 x M.2 connectors

3 x miniSAS HD connectors

Default Cable 3 x MINI SAS HD to MINI SAS HD Cables

2 x Slimline SAS Cables

NVMe upgrade

option

Supports 4 x NVMe: via 2 x Slimline SAS Cables

Supports 8 x NVMe: via 4 x Slimline SAS Cables

* Please refer to ASUS Server Upgrade Part List for the latest update

Networking

4 x 1Gbe (Intel® I350-AM4) RJ45 port* or

2 x 10Gbe (Intel® X710-AT2) RJ45 port

1 x Management Port

* Only for non-GPU

Optional OCP 3.0 Adapter:

Up to 200Gb/s Ethernet / InfiniBand Adapter

VGA Aspeed AST2600 64MB

Graphic 4 double-wide GPUs or 8 single-deck GPUs

Front I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

Rear I/O Ports

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

1 x VGA port

2 or 4 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports*

1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN port

1 x OCP 3.0 port (Optional)**

* Only for non-GPU

** The number of NIC ports available depends on the LAN Controller

card installed

Switch/LED

Front Switch/LED:

1 x Power Switch (w/ LED)

1 x Location Switch (w/ LED)

1 x Reset Switch

1 x Storage Device Access LED*

1 x Message LED

LAN 1-4 LED**

* The Storage Device Access LED is only functional when an ASUS

PIKE II card is installed and connected

** The number of LAN LEDs available depends on the LAN Controller

card installed

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* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Model Name RS720-E10-RS12E

Switch/LED

Rear Switch/LED:

1 x Port 80 LED (Q-Code)

1 x Power Switch (w/ LED)

1 x Location Switch (w/ LED)

1 x Message LED

Security Options TPM-SPI

PFR

OS Support

Windows® Server

RedHat® Enterprise Linux

SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server

CentOS

Ubuntu

VMware

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

Management

Solution

Software ASUS Control Center

Out of Band

Remote

Hardware

On-Board ASMB10-iKVM for KVM-over-IP

Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, CB, FCC(Class A)

Dimension 840 mm x 447 mm x 88 mm (2U)

Net Weight Kg

(CPU, DRAM & storage device

not included)

18.195 Kg

Gross Weight Kg

(CPU, DRAM & storage device

not included, packing included)

26.855 Kg

Power Supply (different

configuration by region)

1+1 Redundant 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply

Rating: 100-127Vac/200-240Vac, 12A/10A (for each inlet),

50/60Hz, Class I or 240Vdc, 8A

1+1 Redundant 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply

Rating: 100-127Vac/200-240Vac, 13A/9.5A (for each inlet),

50/60Hz, Class I or 240Vdc, 9.3A

1+1 Redundant 2400W 80 PLUS Titanium Power Supply

Rating: 100-127Vac/200-240Vac, 13.8A/15A (for each inlet),

50/60Hz, Class I or 240Vdc, 15A (240Vdc, 4.6A Only for China)

Environment

Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C

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

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

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1.4 Front panel features

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

The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and two USB ports are located on the front

panel.

Refer to section 1.7 LED information for the LED descriptions.

1 2

3 4

RESET

handle

Front panel LEDs & buttons

handle

USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

• Bay 1 to bay 8 supports NVMe/SATA by default. SAS support requires optional ASUS

PIKE II card.

• Bay 9 to bay 12 supports SATA by default (supports tri-mode card).

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

Bay 1 Bay 4 Bay 7 Bay 10

Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 5 Bay 6 Bay 8 Bay 9 Bay 11 Bay 12

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• * This port is for ASUS ASMB10-iKVM only.

• The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting

point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.

• Refer to the Q-Code table for details.

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.

Redundant power supply

Power connector

VGA port

Mgmt LAN port*

Q-Code LED

USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

Location button

Optional LAN port expansion slots

Expansion slot

Power button

Expansion slot

Optional External Fan location

(for GPU model)

Standard model / GPU model

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• * This port is for ASUS ASMB10-iKVM only.

• The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting

point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.

• Refer to the Q-Code table for details.

Redundant power supply

Power connector

VGA port

Mgmt LAN port*

Q-Code LED

USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

Location button

Optional LAN port expansion slots

Expansion slot

Power button

Expansion slot

Standard model with rear bay

2 x 2.5” Storage Bays

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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

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.

Standard model

1. Riser card bracket

2. OCP Adapter

(hidden, optional)

3. Butterfly riser card

(Gen4 x16 link, hidden)

4. Redundant power supply

(hidden)

5. PCIe riser card (hidden)

6. ASUS Z12PP-D32 Server

Board

7. System fans

8. NVMe/SATA/SAS back panel

9. Front USB Board

10. Asset tag (hidden)

11. Front panel (hidden)

12. 12 x 2.5”/3.5” storage device

trays

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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. Riser card bracket

2. OCP Adapter

(hidden, optional)

3. Butterfly riser card

(Gen4 x16 link, hidden)

4. 2 x 2.5” storage device trays

5. Redundant Power supply

(hidden)

6. PCIe riser card (hidden)

7. ASUS Z12PP-D32 Server

Board

8. System fans

9. NVMe/SATA/SAS back panel

10. Front USB Board

11. Asset tag (hidden)

12. Front panel (hidden)

13. 12 x 2.5”/3.5” storage device

trays

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.

Standard model with rear bays

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• * Ensure to install the external fan when GPU is installed on slot 3 & 4.

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

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

disk.

WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

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

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

GPU model

1. Riser card bracket

2. OCP Adapter

(hidden, optional)

3. Butterfly riser card

(Gen4 x16 link, hidden)

4. Redundant Power supply

(hidden)

5. PCIe riser card (hidden)

6. ASUS Z12PP-D32 Server

Board

7. System fans

8. NVMe/SATA/SAS back panel

9. Front USB Board

10. Asset tag (hidden)

11. Front panel (hidden)

12. 12 x 2.5”/3.5” storage device

trays

13. External Fan* (optional)

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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 No activity

Blinking Read/write data into the storage device

Message LED

OFF System is normal; no incoming event

ON With the onboard ASMB10-iKVM: a hardware

monitor event is indicated

LAN LEDs

OFF No LAN connection

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data

ON LAN connection is present

Location LED

ON Location switch is pressed

OFF Normal status (Press the location switch again

to turn off)

1 2

3 4

RESET

1 2

3 4

RESET

Message LED

Storage device

access LED

Location button

Power button

LAN LEDs

RESET button

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1.7.2 Storage device status LED

1 2

3 4

RESET

Red LED

Green LED

Storage Device LED Description

GREEN ON SATA/SAS storage device power ON

RED ON Storage device has failed and should be swapped immediately

(For RAID card)

GREEN/

RED Blinking RAID rebuilding (For RAID card)

GREEN/

RED Blinking Locate (For RAID card)

GREEN/

RED OFF Storage device not found

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

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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

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps / 100 Mbps connection

GREEN Linked ORANGE 1 Gbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 10 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Intel® X710-AT2 Gigabit 10G LAN port LEDs

Intel® I350-AM4 1G LAN port LEDs

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1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs

LED Display status Description

Power LED ON System power ON

Location LED OFF

Normal status

Location switch is pressed

(Press the location switch again to turn off)

Q-Code LED

Location LED

Power LED

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1.7.5 Q-Code table

Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

SEC Start

up Security Phase

0x01 Progress Power on post code

0x02 Progress Load BSP microcode

0x03 Progress Perform early platform cache Initialization

0x04 Progress Set cache as ram for PEI phase

0x05 Progress Establish Stack

0x06 Progress CPU Early Initialization

Quick VGA

PEI(Pre-EFI

initialization)

phase

0x10

Progress

PEI Core Entry

0x11 PEI cache as ram CPU initial

0x15 NB Initialization before installed memory

0x19 SB Initialization before installed memory

VR initialization

0xC8

Progress

Infineon Address

0xCC

0xD4

Ti Address

0xDC

0xE0

0xE4

0xE8

0xEC

OCMR

initialization

0x11

Progress

Enter OCMR Procedures

0x12 Enter OCMR On S3

0x13 Check New CPU

0x14 Check Cmos Fail

0x16 Check Overclock Fail

0x18 Prepare Parameters

0x21 Build Voltage Table

0x22 Patch Voltage Table

0x23 Adjust Voltage Table

0x24 Before Set Voltages

0x25 Set Voltages

0x31 Before Set Spread Spectrum

0x32 SetBclkStrapAndFrequencyPei

0x33 Set Spread Spectrum

0x34 After Set Frequency

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Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

Quick VGA

KTI initialization

0xA0

Progress

Initialize KTI input structure

0xA1 Collect info such as SBSP, Boot Mode, Reset type

0xA3 Setup up minimum path between SBSP & other sockets

0xA6 Sync up with PBSPs

0xA7 Topology discovery and route calculation

0xA8 Program final route

0xA9 Program final IO SAD setting

0xAA Protocol layer and other Uncore settings

0xAB Transition links to full speed opeartion

0xAE Coherency Settings

0xAF KTI Complete

IIO Early

initialization

0xE0

Progress

IIO early init

0xE1 Early Pre-link training setting

0xE2 IIO Gen3 EQ programming

0xE3 IIO Link training

0xE4 IIO Gen3 override

0xE5 IIO early init exit

0xE6 IIO late init

0xE7 PCIE port init

0xE8 IOAPIC init

0xE9 VTD init

0xEA IOAT init

0xEB IIO DFX init

0xEC NTB init

0xED Security init

0xEE IIO late init exit

0xEF IIO On ready to boot

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Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

Quick VGA MRC Memory

initialization

0x70

Progress

High Bandwidth Memory

0x7E Pipe Sync AP Boot Mode

0xB0 Detect DIMM Configuration

0xB1 Initialize clocks for all MemSs

0xB2 Gather SPD Data

0xB3 Early Configuration

0xB4 Check DIMM Ranks

0xB5 Parallel Mode Dispatch

0xB6 DDRIO Initialization

0xB7 DDR Training

0xB8 Initialize Throttling

0xB9 Memory Test

0xBA Memory Init

0xBB Initialize Memory Map

0xBC Set RAS Configuration

0xBD Get Margin

0xBE BIOS SSA Initialization

0xBF MRC Done

0xC1 Check POR Compatibility

0xC2 Unlock Memory

0xC3 Check Status

0xC4 Check XMP

0xC5 Initialize Memory

0xC6 Socket DIMM Information

0xC7 Prep NVDIMM for Training

0xC9 Setup SVL and Scrambling

0xCA Init CMI Credit Programming

0xCB Check Ras Support After MemInit

0xCC Initialize ADR

0xCD Init Structures Late

0xCE Memory Late

0xCF Select Boot Mode

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Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

Quick VGA

DXE(Driver

Execution

Environment)

phase

0x32

Progress

CPU POST-Memory Initialization

0x33 CPU Cache Initialization

0x34 Application Processor(s) (AP) Initialization

0x35 BSP Selection

0x36 CPU Initialization

0x37 Pre-memory NB Initialization

0x3B Pre-memory SB Initialization

0x4F DXE Initial Program Load(IPL)

0x60 DXE Core Started

0x61 DXE NVRAM Initialization

0x62 SB run-time Initialization

0x63 CPU DXE Initialization

0x68 PCI HB Initialization

0x69 NB DXE Initialization

0x6A NB DXE SMM Initialization

0x70 SB DXE Initialization

0x71 SB DXE SMM Initialization

0x72 SB DEVICES Initialization

0x78 ACPI Module Initialization

0x79 CSM Initialization

Normal

boot

BDS(Boot Device

Selection) phase

0x90

Progress

BDS started

0x91 Connect device event

0x92 PCI Bus Enumeration

0x93 PCI Bus Enumeration

0x94 PCI Bus Enumeration

0x95 PCI Bus Enumeration

0x96 PCI Bus Enumeration

0x97 Console output connect event

0x98 Console input connect event

0x99 AMI Super IO start

0x9A AMI USB Driver Initialization

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Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

Normal

boot

BDS(Boot Device

Selection) phase

0x9B

Progress

AMI USB Driver Initialization

0x9C AMI USB Driver Initialization

0x9D AMI USB Driver Initialization

0xA0 AHCI Initialization

0xA1 AHCI Initialization

0xA2 AHCI Initialization

0xA3 AHCI Initialization

0xA8 BIOS Setup password verify

0xA9 BIOS Setup start

0xAB BIOS Setup input wait

0xAD Ready to Boot event

0xAE Legacy Boot event

0xAF Exit Boot Services

0xB2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization

0xB3 Reset system

0xB4 USB Hotplug

0xB5 PCI Bus Hotplug

0xB6 NVRAM clean up

0xB7 NVRAM configuration reset

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have

to perform when installing or removing system components.

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2.1 Chassis cover

Removing the rear cover

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

2. Push the buttons on both sides to release the rear cover from the chassis.

3. Slide the rear cover towards the rear panel to disengage it from the chassis.

4. Lift the rear cover from the chassis.

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Removing the mid cover

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

2. Push the buttons on both sides to release the mid cover from the chassis.

3. Slide the mid cover towards the rear panel to disengage it from the chassis.

4. Lift the mid cover from the chassis.

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2.2 Air ducts

To remove the air ducts:

1. Remove the four (4) screws from the chassis.

2. Gently lift the air ducts vertically out of the chassis.

To install the air ducts:

1. Align the air ducts along the edges of the DIMM slots, then place the air ducts in the

chassis, and ensure they are fitted firmly into the chassis.

2. Secure the air ducts to the chassis with the four (4) screws.

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket P+ designed for the 3rd Generation

Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors.

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

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

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

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

transit-related.

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

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

Socket P+.

• 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.

2.3.1 Removing the CPU and heatsink (for Standard model)

To install the CPU and heatsink:

1. Remove the rear cover. For more information, refer to Chassis cover.

2. Remove the air ducts. For more information, refer to Air ducts.

3. Push the lock latches inwards on all four corners of the heatsink, then slightly twist

each of the heatsink screws counterclockwise in the order shown on the illustration to

loosen the heatsink.

Lock latches

Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after

the quality of the load post is corrected.

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4. Completely loosen all the screws on the heatsink, then lift and remove it from the

motherboard.

5. Flip the heatsink over to reveal the CPU and carrier bracket. Flip the carrier lever over

to release the CPU, then remove the CPU from the heatsink and carrier assembly.

Carrier lever

Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after

the quality of the load post is corrected.

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6. Remove the carrier bracket from the heatsink.

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2.3.2 Removing the CPU and heatsink (for GPU model)

To install the CPU and heatsink:

1. Remove the rear cover. For more information, refer to Chassis cover.

2. Remove the air ducts. For more information, refer to Air ducts.

3. Push the lock latches inwards on all four corners of the heatsink, then slightly twist

each of the heatsink screws counterclockwise in the order shown on the illustration to

loosen the heatsink.

Lock latches

Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after

the quality of the load post is corrected.

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4. Completely loosen all the screws on the heatsink, then lift and remove it from the

motherboard.

5. Flip the heatsink over to reveal the CPU and carrier bracket. Flip the carrier lever over

to release the CPU, then remove the CPU from the heatsink and carrier assembly.

Carrier lever

Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after

the quality of the load post is corrected.

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6. Remove the carrier bracket from the heatsink.

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2.3.3 Installing the CPU and heatsink (for Standard model)

1. Remove the air duct. For more information, refer to the Air ducts section.

2. Locate the CPU sockets on your motherboard.

3. Attach the CPU to the carrier bracket, ensure the triangle mark is on the same side as

the bracket lever, then attach the CPU and carrier to the heatsink.

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4. Remove the PNP cap from the CPU socket.

5. Align the heatsink and CPU assembly to the CPU socket, then place the heatsink on

top of the CPU socket.

• Ensure the triangle mark on the CPU is located in the same corner as the CPU socket.

• The heatsink is symmetrical.

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6. Push the lock latches outwards on all four corners of the heatsink, then do two (2)

clockwise turns on each of the heatsink screws in the cross order pattern shown on the

illustration until the heatsink screws are tightened and the heatsink is secured onto the

motherboard.

7. Replace the air duct. For more information, refer to the Air ducts section.

Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after

the quality of the load post is corrected.

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2.3.4 Installing the CPU and heatsink (for GPU model)

1. Remove the air duct. For more information, refer to the Air ducts section.

2. Locate the CPU sockets on your motherboard.

3. Attach the CPU to the carrier bracket, ensure the triangle mark is on the same side as

the bracket lever, then attach the CPU and carrier to the heatsink.

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4. Remove the PNP cap from the CPU socket.

5. Align the heatsink and CPU assembly to the CPU socket, then place the heatsink on

top of the CPU socket (A). Push the lock latches outwards on all four corners of the

heatsink so that the heatsink and CPU assembly is secured to the CPU socket (B).

• Ensure the triangle mark on the CPU is located in the same corner as the CPU socket.

• The heatsink is symmetrical.

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6. Do two (2) clockwise turns on each of the heatsink screws in the cross order pattern

shown on the illustration until the heatsink screws are tightened.

Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after

the quality of the load post is corrected.

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7. Tighten the remaining heatsink screws to secure the heatsink to the motherboard.

Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after

the quality of the load post is corrected.

8. Replace the air duct. For more information, refer to the Air ducts section.

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2.4 System memory

2.4.1 Overview

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

(DIMM) sockets.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets:

2.4.2 Memory Configurations

You may install 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB RDIMMs; 64GB and 128GB LRDIMM; or 64GB,

128GB, 256GB LRDIMM 3DS / 3DS RDIMM 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.)

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Recommended dual CPU configuration

DIMMs

2 4 8 12 16 32

DIMM_F1 • • •

DIMM_F2 •

DIMM_E1 • • • •

DIMM_E2 •

DIMM_H1 • •

DIMM_H2 •

DIMM_G1 • • • •

DIMM_G2 •

DIMM_C2 •

DIMM_C1 • • • • •

DIMM_D2 •

DIMM_D1 • •

DIMM_A2 •

DIMM_A1 • • • • • •

DIMM_B2 •

DIMM_B1 • • •

DIMM_P1 • • •

DIMM_P2 •

DIMM_N1 • • • •

DIMM_N2 •

DIMM_T1 • •

DIMM_T2 •

DIMM_R1 • • • •

DIMM_R2 •

DIMM_L2 •

DIMM_L1 • • • • •

DIMM_M2 •

DIMM_M1 • •

DIMM_J2 •

DIMM_J1 • • • • • •

DIMM_K2 •

DIMM_K1 • • •

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Channel F E H G

DDR4+BPS DIMM_F1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_E2 DIMM_H1 DIMM_H2 DIMM_G1 DIMM_G2

4+4

BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4

DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS

6+1

DDR4 DDR4 DDR4

DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4

BPS DDR4 DDR4 DDR4

8+1

DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4

DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4

DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 BPS

8+4 DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4 BPS

8+8 DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS

12+2

BPS DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4

DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 BPS

Channel C D A B

DDR4+BPS DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1

4+4

DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS

BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4

6+1

DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4

DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 BPS

DDR4 DDR4 DDR4

8+1

DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4

BPS DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4

DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4

8+4 BPS DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4

8+8 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS DDR4

12+2

DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 BPS

BPS DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4

If you wish to install PMem as well, please refer to the following tables for configurations:

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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.

2.4.3 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

clips snaps back into place.

Ensure that the DIMM is sitting firmly on

the DIMM slot.

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. Remove the top cover. For more

information, see the section 2.1

Chassis cover.

2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips

outward to unlock the DIMM.

3. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

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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2.5 Storage devices

The system supports twelve (12) 2.5”/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 storage devices require an optional ASUS PIKE II card).

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

1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the

bay.

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the

storage device tray out of the bay.

Spring lock

Tray lever

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6. Carefully insert the tray and push it

all the way to the depth of the bay

(A). Lock the secure tab to secure

the drive tray in place (B).

7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install the

other 3.5” storage devices.

3. Place the storage device tray on a

flat and stable surface.

4. Prepare the 3.5” storage device and

the bundled set of screws.

5. Place the 3.5” storage device into the

tray then secure it with four screws.

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

1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the

bay.

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the

storage device tray out of the bay.

Spring lock

Tray lever

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6. Carefully insert the tray and push it

all the way to the depth of the bay

(A). Lock the secure tab to secure

the drive tray in place (B).

7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install the

other 2.5” storage devices.

3. Place the storage device tray on a

flat and stable surface.

4. Prepare the 2.5” storage device and

the bundled set of screws.

5. Place the 2.5” storage device into the

tray then secure it with four screws.

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2.6 Expansion slot

The barebone server comes with four pre-installed riser cards to support nine PCIe slots.

Riser card 4 Riser card 1Riser card 2

Riser card 3 OCP 3.0 Adapter

Standard model / GPU model

Riser card 1Riser card 2

Riser card 3

Standard model with rear bay

2 x 2.5” Storage bays

OCP 3.0 Adapter

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PCIe slot Operation mode

Slot 1 x8 x16

Slot 2 x8 N/A

Slot 3 x16 OCP 3.0

Slot 4 x8 (ASUS PIKE II card) x8 (ASUS PIKE II card)

Riser card bracket 1

Riser card bracket 1 supports PCIe Gen4 slots 1-4 top to bottom.

Riser card bracket 2

Riser card bracket 2 supports PCIe Gen4 slots 5-6 top to bottom. Slot 5 can be auto-switch to

x16 mode when x16 card is populated whereas slot 6 will be disabled.

PCIe slot Operation mode

Slot 5 x8 x16

Slot 6 x8 N/A

Riser card bracket 4

Riser card bracket 4 supports PCIe Gen4 slots 8-9 top to bottom. Slot 8 can be auto-switch to

x16 mode when x16 card is populated whereas slot 9 will be disabled.

PCIe slot Operation mode

Slot 8 x8 x16

Slot 9 x8 N/A

Riser card bracket 3

Riser card bracket 3 supports PCIe Gen4 slots 7. If M.2 is in use, Slot 7 will operate at x8

mode.

PCIe slot Operation mode

Slot 7 x16/x8

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2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1

To install an expansion card to the riser card bracket 1:

1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis.

2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards

to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.

3. Remove the cable from the riser card bracket.

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4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.

5. Flip the metal bracket lock open.

6. Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket.

7. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the PCIE expansion card to the riser card

bracket.

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8. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket.

9. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard.

10. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.

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2.6.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2

To install an expansion card on the riser card bracket 2:

1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis.

2. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card to the motherboard.

3. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards

to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.

4. Remove the cable from the riser card bracket.

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5. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.

6. Flip the metal bracket lock open.

7. Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket.

8. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the PCIE expansion card to the riser card

bracket.

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10. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard.

11. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.

12. Secure the riser card to the motherboard with the thumbscrew.

9. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket.

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2.6.3 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3

To install an expansion card on the riser card bracket 3:

1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis.

2. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card to the motherboard.

3. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards

to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.

4. Remove the cable from the riser card bracket.

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5. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.

6. Flip the metal bracket lock open.

7. Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket.

8. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the PCIE expansion card to the riser card

bracket.

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9. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket.

10. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard.

11. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.

12. Secure the riser card to the motherboard with the thumbscrew.

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2.6.4 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 4

To install an expansion card to the riser card bracket 4:

1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis.

2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards

to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.

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3. Flip the riser card bracket over and remove metal bracket.

4. Install the expansion card to your riser card bracket.

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5. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard.

6. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.

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1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis.

2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards

to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.

2.6.5 Installing an OCP 3.0 slot baseboard and OCP 3.0

card to the riser card bracket

We recommend you install the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard to the PCIE2 slot on the riser card

bracket 1.

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3. Remove the cable from the riser card bracket.

4. Remove the Raiser PCIe bracket.

5. Install the bundled OCP 3.0 bracket to the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard using the three (3)

bundled screws.

Raiser PCIe bracket

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6. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.

7. Flip the metal bracket lock open.

8. Install the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard to the PCIE2 slot on the riser card bracket.

9. Connect the cables.

10. Once your OCP 3.0 card is installed, flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the OCP

3.0 slot baseboard to the riser card bracket.

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11. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket.

12. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard.

13. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.

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14. Insert the OCP 3.0 card to the OCP 3.0 slot from the rear of the system (A), and make

sure the OCP 3.0 card is seated securely in the OCP 3.0 slot, then secure it using the

thumbscrew (B).

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To install a 4-port or 2-port ethernet expansion card on the riser card bracket:

1. Follow steps 1-2 of Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket 4 to

remove the riser card bracket from the chassis.

2. Flip the riser card bracket over and insert the 4-port or 2-port ethernet expansion

card to the PCIE_LAN1 slot (A) on the riser card bracket, then secure it using two (2)

screws (B).

2.6.6 Installing an ethernet expansion card to the riser card

bracket

The pre-installed riser card bracket can support a 4-port or 2-port ethernet expansion card.

Do not install the 4-port ethernet expansion card if you wish to install the external rear fan.

2-port Ethernet expansion card 4-port Ethernet expansion card

3. Follow steps 5-6 of Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket 4 to install

the riser card bracket to the chassis.

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2.6.7 Installing GPU cards (on selected models)

To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 1:

1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing

the riser card bracket to the

chassis.

2. Lift the riser card out of the

chassis by firmly holding it by

the tab and pulling it upwards to

detach it from the PCIE slot on

the motherboard.

3. Disconnect the cable from the

riser card bracket.

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4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.

5. Prepare the GPU card.

6. Connect the power cable to the GPU card, and ensure to place the cable through the

opening of the GPU air duct.

7. Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws.

8. Flip the metal bracket lock open.

9. Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket.

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10. Prepare the other GPU card.

11. Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket.

12. Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws.

13. Connect the power cable to the GPU card.

14. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the GPU cards to the riser card bracket.

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16. Install the riser card bracket and

the GPU cards assembly into the

PCIE slot on the motherboard.

Ensure that the golden

connectors of the riser card

bracket is firmly seated in place.

17. Secure the riser card bracket to

the chassis with the thumbscrew.

15. Reconnect the cable to the riser

card bracket.

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To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 2:

1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing

the riser card bracket to the

chassis.

2. Lift the riser card out of the

chassis by firmly holding it by

the tab and pulling it upwards to

detach it from the PCIE slot on

the motherboard.

3. Disconnect the cable from the

riser card bracket.

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4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.

5. Prepare the GPU card.

6. Connect the power cable to the GPU card, and ensure to place the cable through the

opening of the GPU air duct

7. Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws.

8. Flip the metal bracket lock open.

9. Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket.

10. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the GPU card to the riser card bracket.

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12. Install the riser card bracket and

the GPU card assembly into the

PCIE slot on the motherboard.

Ensure that the golden

connectors of the riser card

bracket is firmly seated in place.

13. Secure the riser card bracket to

the chassis with the thumbscrew.

11. Reconnect the cable to the riser

card bracket.

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To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 3:

1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing

the riser card bracket to the

chassis.

2. Lift the riser card out of the

chassis by firmly holding it by

the tab and pulling it upwards to

detach it from the PCIE slot on

the motherboard.

3. Disconnect the cable from the

riser card bracket.

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4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.

5. Prepare the GPU card.

6. Connect the power cable to the GPU card, and ensure to place the cable through the

opening of the GPU air duct

7. Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws.

8. Flip the metal bracket lock open.

9. Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket.

10. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the GPU card to the riser card bracket.

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12. Install the riser card bracket and

the GPU card assembly into the

PCIE slot on the motherboard.

Ensure that the golden

connectors of the riser card

bracket is firmly seated in place.

13. Secure the riser card bracket to

the chassis with the thumbscrew.

11. Reconnect the cable to the riser

card bracket.

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2.6.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card

You can replace the pre-installed ASUS PIKE II card to support SAS storage devices in your

server system.

To remove the pre-installed ASUS PIKE II card:

1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis.

2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards

to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard.

3. Remove the cable from the riser card bracket.

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7. Remove the mini SAS HD cables from the ASUS PIKE II card.

4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown.

5. Flip the metal bracket lock open.

6. Remove the ASUS PIKE II card from the riser card bracket.

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To install an ASUS PIKE II card:

1. Prepare the new ASUS PIKE II card.

2. Insert the ASUS PIKE II card to the PCIe slot on the riser card bracket.

3. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the ASUS PIKE II card to the riser card

bracket.

4. Connect the mini SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card.

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5. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket.

6. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard.

7. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew.

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2.6.9 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards

You may install an M.2 card (supports 2260, 2280) to the onboard M.2 (NGFF) slot on the

motherboard. To install an M.2 (NGFF) card:

3. Locate the M.2 connectors (NGFF1 or NGFF2) on the motherboard.

1. Remove the riser card bracket. Please refer to Installing an expansion card to riser

card bracket 3 for more information.

2. Remove the screw securing the PSU air duct then remove the air duct.

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4. Select an appropriate screw hole on the motherboard for your M.2 card, then secure

the stand to the motherboard.

5. Insert the M.2 into the M.2 (NGFF) slot, then secure it using the bundled screw.

6. Replace the PSU air duct, then secure it using the screw removed previously.

2280

2260

2280

2260

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7. Ensure the cabling is organized so that the cables are directed out of the PSU air duct.

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2.6.10 Configuring an expansion card

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

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

information on BIOS setup.

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

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Standard Interrupt assignments

* 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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2.7 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.

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Pre-connected system cables

1. 4-pin BPPWR2 power connector (connected to backplane)

2. 8-pin VGAPWR2 power connector (connected to backplane)

3. 8-pin VGA power connectors (connected to Graphics card, on selected models)

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

5. System fan connectors (from motherboard FAN1-4 to Fan board)

6. Mini SAS connectors

7. SLMPCIE3, SLMPCIE4, SLMPCIE9, SLMPCIE10 Slim PCIe connectors

(connected to backplane)

8. SLMPCIE1, SLMPCIE2, SLMPCIE5, SLMPCIE6, SLMPCIE7, SLMPCIE8 Slim PCIe

connectors (connected to PCIe riser card)

9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (connected to front I/O board)

10. 4-pin BPPWR4 power connector (connected to backplane)

11. 8-pin BPPWR3 power connector (connected to backplane)

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2.8 SATA/SAS backplane cabling

Connects to 8-pin

plug on motherboard Connects to 4-pin

plug on motherboard

Connects to ASUS PIKE II

card for SAS support

Connects to SLIMPCIE3

connector on motherboard

Connects to SLIMPCIE9

connector on motherboard

Connects to SLIMPCIE10

connector on motherboard

Connects to SLIMPCIE4

connector on motherboard

Connects to SLIMPCIE4

connector on motherboard

Connects to Rear Bay

SAS HDD and 9098

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4 x NVMe

Backplane connector Cable Connect to

SLMPCIE1 Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe SLMPCIE3 on motherboard

SLMPCIE_P3/P4 Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe SLMPCIE4 on motherboard

SLMPCIE3 Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe SLMPCIE9 on motherboard

Backplane connector Cable Connect to

SLMPCIE1 Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe SLMPCIE3 on motherboard

SLMPCIE_P3/P4 Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe SLMPCIE4 on motherboard

6 x NVMe

Backplane connector Cable Connect to

SLMPCIE1 Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe SLMPCIE3 on motherboard

SLMPCIE_P3/P4 Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe SLMPCIE4 on motherboard

SLMPCIE3 Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe SLMPCIE9 on motherboard

SLMPCIE4 Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe SLMPCIE10 on motherboard

8 x NVMe

12 x SATA/SAS

Backplane connector Cable Connect to

MSAS_HD1 Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS HD ASUS PIKE II Card

MSAS_HD2 Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS HD ASUS PIKE II Card

MSAS_HD3* Mini-SAS HD to SATA7P*4 Rear Bay SAS HDD and 9098

* For Standard model with rear bay

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2.9 Removable/optional components

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

following components:

1. System fans

2. Redundant power supply module

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

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

when installing optional components.

2.9.1 System fans

To remove the system fans:

1. Locate the fan you want to replace.

2. Press the retaining clip (A) and lift upward (B) to remove the fan.

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To reinstall the system fans:

1. Prepare the fan with the same model and size.

2. Install the fan to the fan cage.

The fan can only be installed in one direction. If the fan cannot be installed, turn it around

and try again.

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To install the external rear fan:

1. Use a screwdriver to pry open the slot.

Do not install the 4-port ethernet expansion card if you wish to install the external rear fan.

2. Prepare the rear external fan.

3. Pass the cable of the rear external fan through the open slot. Ensure the cabling is

organized so that the cables are directed around the 2-port Ethernet expansion card.

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5. Align and place the rear external fan on the chassis.

6. Secure the rear external fan to the chassis with the thumbscrews.

4. Connect the cable of the rear external fan to the REAR_FAN1 connector on the

motherboard.

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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

2.9.2 Redundant power supply module

This chapter describes how to install the optional components

and devices into the barebone server.

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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:

Fixing latches

Set of screws

Tool-less rack rail

Rail components (screws included)

Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws

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3.2 Installing the tool-less rack rail

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

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

screws.

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

user manual for details.

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

positions on the rack.

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

bottom.

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

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

surface.

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

3. Secure the rail components to the rail using the bundled screws.

4. Press the spring lock (A) then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes

on the rack post.

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

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

6. (Optional) Use the rail screw and rail washer (B) that comes with the kit to secure the

rack rail to the rack post.

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

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3.3 Rail kit dimensions

589mm

43.6mm

900mm

43.6mm

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Rear of Enclosure

Cabinet Depth

Rear Mounting

Flange

Keep-out

Zone for Rail

Keep-out

Zone for Rail

CMA

Front of Enclosure Front Mounting Flange

2” for Handle

3.4 Ball bearing Rail Kit

The rail kit package includes:

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

4 x M4X4L screws

8 x ø17.1 screws 8 x #10-32 screws

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

Rack

2 x M5X20L screws

Rear endFront end Rack rails

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

not all screws are required for the installation.

• Package content and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

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

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

4 x #6-32X4L screws

3.4.1 Selecting rack rail cabinets

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

your server system.

1200 mm rack rail with CMA

A = 700.3 mm (27.6”) ~ 965.5 mm (38”)

A + B > 1125 mm (44.3”)

1200 mm rack rail without CMA

A = 700.3 mm (27.6”) ~ 965.5 mm (38”)

A + B > 1025 mm (40.4”)

1000 mm rack rail without CMA

A = 685.7 mm (27”) ~ 916.5 mm (36”)

A + B > 835 mm (32.9”)

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3.4.2 Attaching the rack rails

Installing the rack rail

To install the rack rails into the rack:

1. Select a desired space on the rack.

A 1U space consists of three

square mounting holes with two

thin lips on the top and the bottom. 1U

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

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

• The illustrations in this section are for reference only.

• 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.

2. Align and insert the front end of the

appropriate rack rail (left and right)

into the front rack post.

Front end of rack rail

Front rack post

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Outer rail

Intermediate rail

Inner rail

Blue release tab White release tab

Spring lock

Rear end of rack rail

Rear rack post

3. Press the spring lock on the rear end

of the rack rail and insert the studs into

the selected mounting holes on the rear

rack post.

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

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

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

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

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

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

further extend or retract the inner rail.

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

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

until it locks in place.

7. Remove the three (3) screws from both left and right sides of the server system

chassis, then remove the metal plate.

The illustration below only shows one side of the server system chassis, but the screws on

the other side should be at the same place.

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

Metal plate

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10. Align the server system and gently

insert it into the rack rails.

11. (optional) Use the M5X20L screws to

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

Front rack post

Intermediate railInner rail

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

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

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

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

Blue release tab White release tab

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

further extend or retract the inner rail.

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3.5 Cable management arm

(optional for 1200 mm rack rails)

You can install an additional cable management arm (CMA) to the rack rails to help you

manage the cables from your server system. The CMA is designed with movable parts that

allow you to move the server system along the rack rail without the need to remove the CMA.

3.5.1 Attaching the cable management arm

Installing the cable management arm

To install the cable management arm:

1. Install the rack rails into the rack.

Refer to section 3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit for the steps on installing the rack rails into

the rack.

2. Press the round button on the pivot receptor, then rotate the pivot receptor to the left or

right for a left pivot configuration or right pivot configuration.

Outer receptor

Inner receptor

Pivot receptor

Right pivot configurationLeft pivot configuration

Cable fasteners

Hook and loop fasteners

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

4. Align and connect the inner

receptor on the CMA with the

connector on the inner rail.

5. Align and connect the outer

receptor on the CMA with the

connector on the intermediate

rail.

Intermediate rail connector

Pivot receptor

Inner receptor

Inner rail connector (hidden)

Intermediate

rail connector

Outer receptor

The installation steps in this section uses a Left pivot configuration as an example, the

installation steps for a Right pivot configuration is similar.

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6. Align and connect the pivot receptor on the CMA with the connector on the other

intermediate rail.

7. Pass the cables from the server system through the hook and loop fasteners and the

cable fasteners on the CMA to complete.

Hook and loop fasteners

Cable fasteners

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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

Jumpers Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-5

2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-6

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

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

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

6. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-8

7. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) 4-8

8. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4-9

9. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 4-9

Onboard LEDs Page

1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) 4-10

2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) 4-10

3. Message LED (MESLED1) 4-11

4. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1) 4-11

5. CAT ERR LED (CATERR1) 4-12

Internal connectors Page

1. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2; ISSATA1) 4-13

2. Slim PCIe connector (SLIMPCIE1-10) 4-13

3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) 4-14

4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (U31G1_34; USB3_1) 4-14

5. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) 4-15

6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 4-15

7. System fan connectors (8-pin FRNT_FAN1-4; 6-pin REAR_FAN1-2) 4-16

8. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 4-16

9. M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1-2) 4-17

10. Back panel power connector

(4-pin BPPWR2, BPPWR4; 8-pin BPPWR3, VGAPWR2) 4-17

11. VGA power connector

(8-pin VGAPWR1, VGAPWR3, VGAPWR4, BPPWR1) 4-18

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

13. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) 4-19

(continued on the next page)

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Internal connectors Page

14. System panel connector (10-1 pin SYS_PANEL1; 14-1 pin SYS_PANEL2) 4-20

15. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-21

16. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) 4-22

17. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) 4-22

18. CPLD JTAG1 connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) 4-23

19. Liquid connector (12-1 pin LIQUID_CONN1) 4-23

20. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 4-24

21. VROC Key connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) 4-24

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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. 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.

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4. 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).

5. 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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6. 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.

7. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2)

Set to pins 1-2 to enable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event.

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8. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)

This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery

mode when ME become corrupted.

9. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1)

This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block select.

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4.3 Internal LEDs

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.

2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1)

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

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3. Message LED (MESLED1)

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

4. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1)

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

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

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

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5. CAT ERR LED (CATERR1)

The CAT ERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic

error and cannot continue to operate.

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4.4 Internal connectors

2. Slim PCIe connector (SLIMPCIE1-10)

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

1. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2; ISSATA1)

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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3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78)

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.

4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (U31G1_34; Type-A USB3_1)

This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2

Gen 1 ports on the front panel. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector provides data transfer

speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The Type-A connector allows you to directly connect a USB

flash drive.

The USB port module is purchased separately.

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5. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The COM module is purchased separately.

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7. System fan connectors (8-pin FRNT_FAN1-4; 6-pin REAR_FAN1-2)

The 8-pin FRNT_FAN connectors are connected to the Fan board. The 6-pin REAR_

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.

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.

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

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

place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

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9. M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1-2)

These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices.

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

The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately.

10. Back panel power connector

(4-pin BPPWR2, BPPWR4; 8-pin BPPWR3, VGAPWR2)

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

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

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

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

and permanent damage to your motherboard or device.

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11. VGA power connectors (8-pin VGAPWR1, VGAPWR3, VGAPWR4, BPPWR1)

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.

12. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1)

This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.

Z12PP-D32

Z12PP-D32 VGA power connectors

+12V

GND

PIN 1

VGAPWR3

CVGAPWR1 D

VGAPWR4 B

+12V

GND

PIN 1

+12V

GND

PIN 1

BPPWR1

+12V

GND

+5V

+12V

GND

+5V

PIN 1

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13. 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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14. System panel connector (10-1 pin SYS_PANEL1; 14-1 pin SYS_PANEL2)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

• System power LED (FP_PLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED

cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system

power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

• Message LED (2-pin FP_MLED)

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

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

occurrence.

• Locator LED connector (AUX_BMCLOCLED)

This connector allows you to connect the Locator LED. The Location LED helps visually

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

• Power Button/Soft-off Button connector (PWRBTN)

The 3-1 pin connector allows you to connect the system power button. Press the power

button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode (depending

on the operating system settings).

• LAN activity LED connector (LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED, LAN3_LED, LAN4_LED)

This 2-pin connector allows you to connect the Gigabit LAN Activity LED.

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

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

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

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

• Reset button connector (RESET)

This connector allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. Press the

reset button to reboot the system.

• TR1 Sensor connector (TR1 SENSOR)

This connector allows detection of the environmental temperature of the front panel.

• Locator button connector (BMCLOCBTN#)

This connector allows you to connect the Locator button. Press the button to light up

the Locator LED.

• Storage Device Activity LED connector (HDLED)

This connector allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. The Storage

Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage

device or storage device add-on card.

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16. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1)

The VPP_I2C connector is used for the storage backplane with sensor readings.

17. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1)

This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log.

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18. CPLD JTAG connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1)

This connector is used for burning the CPLD JTAG.

19. Liquid connector (12-1 pin LIQUID_CONN1)

This connector is used for detecting the pump speed of the water cooling system.

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20. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1)

This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This

connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the

individual control lines.

21. VROC Key connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1)

The VROC (Virtual Raid on CPU) Key connector allows you to connect a VROC

hardware key to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe.

The VROC hardware key is purchased separately.

BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through

the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS

parameters are also provided.

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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 Left arrow key to switch to the Drive field.

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

then press <Enter>.

5. Press Right arrow key to switch to the Folder Info field.

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

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

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

single partition only.

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

boot failure!

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

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

5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility

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

DOS-based utility.

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

www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility:

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

2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select Start ASUS EzFlash.

Press <Enter>.

Current Platform

Platform : Z12PP-D32

Version : 0215

Build date: 12/13/2020

New Platform

Platform : Z12PP-D32

Version : 0401

Build date: 02/09/2021

ASUSTek. EzFlash Utility

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 : Z12PP-D32

Version : 0215

Build date: 12/13/2020

New Platform

Platform : Z12PP-D32

Version : 0401

Build date: 02/09/2021

ASUSTek. EzFlash Utility

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

Write

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5.2 BIOS setup program

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

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

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

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

using this utility.

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

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

change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using

the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them

in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip.

The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the

computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>

during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues

with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete>,

or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the

system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven

program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the

available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure

optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS

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

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

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and

may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this

motherboard.

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5.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system configuration

Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Platform Configuration For configuring the platform settings

Socket Configuration For configuring the socket settings

Event Logs For changing the event log settings

Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt 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

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, and language settings.

5.3.1 System Language [English]

Allows you to select the system default language.

5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

5.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

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5.4 Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.

Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [OC Tune]

The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual].

BCLK Frequency [100.0]

Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz.

The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [OC Tune].

OC Tune Level [Level 1]

Configuration options: [Level1] [Level2] [Level3]

Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Setting this item to [Disabled] may enhance the BCLK overclocking ability.

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

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5.5 Advanced menu

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

devices.

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

values can cause the system to malfunction.

Core Optimizer [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable whether to keep the processor operating at the turbo highest

frequency for maximum performance or not.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.5.2 Trusted Computing

Security Device Support [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show

Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.5.3 ACPI Settings

Redfish [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Redfish.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

Authentication mode [Basic Authentication]

Allows you to select the authentication mode.

Configuration options: [Basic Authentication] [Session Authentication]

Redfish BMC Settings

IP address

Allows you to enter the IP address.

5.5.4 Redfish Host Interface Settings

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IP Mask address

Allows you to enter the IP Mask address.

IP Port

Allows you to enter the IP Port.

5.5.5 Onboard LAN Configuration

The following item appears only when an Intel® X710-AT2 LAN controller is installed on the

system.

Onboard X710 LAN Configuration

Intel X710 LAN1

LAN Enable [JumperState]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [JumperState]

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

Enable OPROM

Allows you to enable or disable X710 option ROM.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel X710 LAN2

LAN Enable [JumperState]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

Enable OPROM

Allows you to enable or disable X710 option ROM.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The items in this submenu will differ depending on the Lan controller installed on the system.

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The following item appears only when an Intel® I350-AM4 LAN controller is installed on the

system.

Onboard I350 LAN Configuration

Intel I350 LAN1

LAN Enable [JumperState]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [JumperState]

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

ROM Type [PXE]

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]

Intel I350 LAN2

LAN Enable [JumperState]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

ROM Type [Disabled]

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]

Intel I350 LAN3

LAN Enable [JumperState]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

ROM Type [Disabled]

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]

Intel I350 LAN4

LAN Enable [JumperState]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

ROM Type [Disabled]

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]

5.5.6 Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1/COM2

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when Console Redirection for COM1 or COM2 is set to

[Enabled].

Console Redirection Settings

These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection

item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the

user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible

settings.

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Terminal Type [ANSI]

Allows you to set the terminal type.

[VT100] ASCII char set.

[VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc.

[VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes.

[ANSI] Extended ASCII char set.

Bits per second [115200]

Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side.

Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.

Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200]

Data Bits [8]

Configuration options: [7] [8]

Parity [None]

A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark]

and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection.

[None] None

[Even] Parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even.

[Odd] Parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd.

[Mark] Parity bit is always 1.

[Space] Parity bit is always 0.

Stop Bits [1]

Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.)

The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more

than 1 stop bit.

Configuration options: [1] [2]

Flow Control [None]

Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the

receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the

buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow

control uses two wires to send start/stop signals.

Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS]

VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]

This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100

terminals.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Recorder Mode [Disabled]

With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Resolution 100x31 [Enabled]

This allows you enable or disable extended terminal solution.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Putty Keypad [VT100]

This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty.

Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400]

Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Redirection COM Port [COM1]

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

OPROM Messages.

Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Resolution [80x24]

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

Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25]

Redirection After POST [Always Enable]

The default setting for this option is set to [Always Enable].

[Bootloader] The legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting to

legacy OS.

[Always Enable] Legacy Console Redirection is enabled for legacy OS.

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/

Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)

Console Redirection EMS [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when Console Redirection EMS is set to [Enabled].

Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote

management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Terminal Type EMS [VT-UTF8]

VT-UTF8 is the preferred terminal type for out0of-band management. The next best

choice is VT100+, and then VT100. See above, in Console Redirection Settings page

for more help with Terminal Type/Emulation.

Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI]

Bits per second EMS [115200]

Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side.

Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.

Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200]

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Flow Control EMS [None]

Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the

receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the

buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow

control uses two wires to send start/stop signals.

Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]

Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable locking of Legacy Resources.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.5.7 SIO Common Setting

5.5.8 SIO Configuration

Logical Devices state on the left side of the control, reflects the current Logical Device

state. Changes made during Setup Session will be shown after you restart the system.

[*Active*] Serial Port 1 / [*Active*] Serial Port 2

Allows you to view and set basic properties of the SIO Logical device. Like IO Base, IRQ

Range, DMA Channel, and Device Mode.

Use This Device [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable this Logical Device.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when Use This Device is set to [Enabled].

Disabling SIO Logical Devices may have unwanted side effects. PROCEED WITH

CAUTION.

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Possible: [Use Automatic Settings]

Allows the user to change the device resource settings. New settings will be reflected

no this setup page after system restarts.

Configuration options: [Use Automatic Settings] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; DMA;] [IO=3F8h;

IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA;]

[IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;

DMA;]

5.5.9 PCI Subsystem Settings

Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings.

Load RT32 Image [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Above 4G Decoding [Enabled]

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

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

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when Above 4G Decoding is set to [Enabled].

First VGA 4G Decode [Auto]

[Auto] Auto

[Above_4G] Force First VGA to above 4G.

LAN Device 4G Decode [Above_4G]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Above_4G]

Re-Size BAR Support [Disabled]

If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, this option enables or disables

Resizable BAR Support. (Only if system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding).

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

To enable Re-Size BAR Support for harnessing full GPU memory, please set CSM

(Compatibility Support Module) to [Disabled].

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SR-IOV Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SR-

IOV capable PCIe devices.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.5.10 USB Configuration

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support.

[Enabled] Enables legacy USB support.

[Disabled] Keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.

[Auto] Disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The

XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.

Configuration options: [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]

Mass Storage Devices:

Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected. [Auto]

enumerates devices according to their media format. Optical drives are emulated as [CD-

ROM], drives with no media will be emulated according to a drive type.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM]

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5.5.11 Network Stack Configuration

Network Stack [Enabled]

Enables or disables the UEFI network stack.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled]

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

not be available.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 HTTP boot support

will not be available.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot support will

not be available.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot support

will not be available.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PXE boot wait time [0]

Set the wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust

the value. The values range from 0 to 5.

Media detect count [1]

Set the number of times presence of media will be checked. Use the <+> or <-> to

adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 50.

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5.5.12 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

Launch CSM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Support.

[Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI

driver add-on devices or the Windows UEFI mode.

[Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows secure update and secure

boot.

The following items appear only when Launch CSM is set to [Enabled].

GateA20 Active [Upon Request]

Allows you to set the GA20 option.

[Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.

[Always] Do not allow GA20 disabling; this option is useful when any RT code is

executed above 1MB.

Interrupt 19 Capture [Immediate]

Allows you to select the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM.

[Immediate] Execute the trap right away.

[Postponed] Execute the trap during legacy boot.

[Auto] Auto

HDD Connection Order [Adjust]

Allows you to select the HDD Connection Order. Some OS require HDD handles to be

adjusted, i.e. OS is installed on drive 80h.

Configuration options: [Adjust] [Keep]

Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy]

Allows you to select the devices boot-up mode according to the devices specification.

Devices with the selected mode will in the boot priority list.

Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]

Option ROM execution

Boot from Network Devices [UEFI only]

Allows you to select the type of onboard LAN controller and installed LAN cards. Network

devices will run the selected type during the system boot. Selecting [Ignore] will accelerate

the boot up time without running network devices during POST (Power-On Self-Test).

Configuration options: [Ignore] [UEFI only] [Legacy only]

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Boot from Storage Devices [UEFI only]

Allows you to select the type of storage devices to run first during the system boot. It

is recommended to select either [Legacy only] or [UEFI only] according to devices

specification for better stability. Selecting [Ignore] will accelerate the boot up time without

running network devices during POST (Power-On Self-Test).

Configuration options: [Ignore] [UEFI only] [Legacy only]

Launch Video OPROM policy [UEFI only]

This option controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OPROM.

Configuration options: [Ignore] [UEFI only] [Legacy only]

Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [UEFI only]

Allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI Expansion devices to run first during the system

boot.

Configuration options: [Ignore] [UEFI only] [Legacy only]

Device

The devices and names shown in the NVMe configuration list depends on the connected

devices. If no devices are connected, No NVMe Device Found will be displayed.

Self Test Option [Short]

This option allows you to select either Short or Extended Self Test. Short option will

take couple of minutes, and the extended option will take several minutes to complete.

Configuration options: [Short] [Extended]

Self Test Action [Controller Only Test]

This item allows you to select either to test Controller alone or Controller and

NameSpace. Selecting Controller and Namespace option will take a lot longer to

complete the test.

Configuration options: [Controller Only Test] [Controller and NameSpace Test]

Run Device Self Test

Press <Enter> to perform device self test for the corresponding Option and Action

selected by the user. Pressing the <ESC> key will abort the test. The results shown

below is the most recent result logged in the device.

5.5.13 NVMe Configuration

This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information.

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5.5.14 APM Configuration

This page will allow you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.

Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]

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

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

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

loss.

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

Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PCI/PCIe devices to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables the PCI/PCIe devices to generate a wake event.

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and

Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.

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5.5.15 Third-party UEFI driver configurations

Additonal configuration options for third-party UEFI drivers installed to the system will appear

in the section marked in red in the screenshot below.

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5.6 Platform Configuration menu

The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings.

Settings items in this menu to incorrect values may cause the system to malfunction!

5.6.1 PCH Configuration

PCH SATA Configuration

SATA Controller [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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

Configure SATA as [AHCI]

Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.

Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID]

SATA Mode options

This submenu allows you to configure SATA mode related options.

SATA HDD Unlock [Enable]

If this item is set to [Enable], HDD password is enabled in the OS.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

SATA Led locate [Enable]

If this item is set to [Enable], LED/SGPIO hardware is attached.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable SALP.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

SATA Port 0-7

Hot Plug [Disable]

Allows you to designate SATA port 0-7 as hot pluggable.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

PCH sSATA Configuration

sSATA Controller [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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

Configure sSATA as [AHCI]

Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.

Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID]

sSATA Port 0-3

Hot Plug [Disable]

Allows you to designate sSATA port 0-5 as hot pluggable.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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5.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration

Wake on LAN Support [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Wake On Lan Support.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

BIOS Guard [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable BIOS Guard Platform Protection Technology.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Active Video [Onboard Device]

Allows you to select the active video type.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard Device] [PCIE Device]

Wake on LAN from S5 [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable wake on LAN from S5.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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5.6.3 Server ME Configuration

Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. Scroll using <Page Up> /

<Page Down> keys to see more items.

Altitude [8000]

Allows you to set the altitude of the platform location above the sea level, expressed in

meters. The hex number is decoded as 2’s complement signed integer. Provide the 8000h

value if the altitude is unknown.

MCTP Bus Owner [0]

Allows you to enter the MCTP bus owner location on PCIe: [15:8] bus, [7:3] device, [2:0]

function. If all zeros sending bus owner will be disabled.

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5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support

System Errors [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable System Errors setup options.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following items are only available when System Errors is set to [Enable].

System Memory Poison [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable System Memory Poison.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Whea Settings

Whea Support [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Whea support.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following items appear only when Whea Support is set to [Enable].

Whea Log Memory Error [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Whea Log Memory Error.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Whea Log Processor Error [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Whea Log Processor Error.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Whea Log PCI Error [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Whea Log PCI Error.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

UPI Error Enabling

SMI UPI Lane Failover [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable SMI when clock/data failover is set.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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Memory Error Enabling

Memory Error [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Memory Error.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following items appear only when Memory Error is set to [Enable].

Memory Corrected Error [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Memory Corrected Error.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following item appears only when Memory Corrected Error is set to [Enable].

Spare Interrupt [SMI]

Allows you to select Spare Interrupt.

Configuration options: [Disable] [SMI] [Error Pin] [CMCI]

PMem CTLR Errors [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable PMem CTLR Error Reporting & Logging.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

PMem CTLR Low Priority Error Signaling [SMI]

Allows you to set the signaling for errors bucketed as Low Priority.

Configuration options: [Disable] [SMI] [ERR0# Pin]

PMem CTLR High Priority Error Signaling [SMI]

Allows you to set the signaling for errors bucketed as High Priority.

Configuration options: [Disable] [SMI] [ERR0# Pin]

Set PMem Address Range Scrub [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable PMem DIMM Physical Address Range Scrub.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Set PMem Host Alert Policy for Pat [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable signaling DDRT interrupt upon receiving Uncorrectable

Error for PMem Patrol Scrub.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Enable Reporting SPA to OS [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable reporting SPA to OS. Only set to [Disable] for MCE

recovery validation.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

PMem UNC Poison [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable PMem UNC Poison.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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Set PMem Host Alert Policy for DPA Error [Poison]

Allows you to configure to signal Poison or Viral upon receiving DIMM Physical

Address Error.

Configuration options: [Poison] [Viral]

IIO Error Enabling

IIO/PCH Global Error Support [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable IIO/PCH Global Error Support.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following item appears only when IIO/PCH Global Error Support is set to [Enable].

Os Native AER Support [Disable]

Select FFM or OS native for AER error handling. If OS native is selected, BIOS also

intialize FFM first until handshake, which depends on OS capability.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

IIO Error Registers Clear [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Clear IIO Error Registers.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

PCIe Error Enabling

Corrected Error [Enable]

Enable & escalate Correctable Errors to error pins.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Uncorrected Error [Enable]

Enable & escalate Uncorrectable/Recoverable to error pins.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Fatal Error Enable [Enable]

Enable & escalate fatal errors to error pins.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Error Control Setting

Patrol Scrub Error Reporting [UCNA]

Allows you to select the Patrol Scrub Error type selection.

Configuration options: [UCNA]

2LM Correctable Error Logging in m2mem [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable 2LM correctable error logging in m2mem.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Latch First Corrected Error in KTI [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable latch first corrected error in KTI.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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5.7 Socket Configuration menu

The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings.

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5.7.1 Processor Configuration

Scroll using the <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to view more items.

Per-Socket Configuration

Allows you to change Per-Socket Settings.

CPU Socket 0 Configuration

Core Disable Bitmap(Hex) [0]

Allows you to set the Core Disable Bitmap. Set this item to [0] to enable all

cores. Set this item to [FFFFFFFFFFF] to disable all cores.

At least one core per CPU must be enabled. Disabling all cores is an invalid configuration.

Hyper Threading [ALL] [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading Technology function. When disabled,

only one thread per activated core is enabled. This is the software method to enable or

disable Logical Processor threads.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disable]

This item should be enabled in order to boot legacy OSes that cannot support CPUs with

extended CPUID functions.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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L2 RFO Prefetch Disable [Disable]

Allows you to turn enable or disable L2 RFO prefetcher.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable prefetching of adjacent cache lines.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable prefetcher of next L1 data line.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

DCU IP Prefetcher [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable prefetch of next L1 line based upon sequential load history.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

LLC Prefetch [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable LLC Prefetch on all threads.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

DCU Mode [Normal]

[Normal] The whole DCU is used for caching.

[Mirror-Mode] DCU is organized as 2x16KB mirrored copies.

Extended APIC [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable the extended APIC support.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

This will enable VT-d automatically if x2APIC is enabled.

Enable Intel(R) TXT [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) TXT.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

AES-NI [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

TME, TME-MT, TDX

Total Memory Encryption (TME) [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Total Memory Encryption (TME).

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Limit CPU PA to 46 bits [Enable]

Limits CPU physical address to 46 bits to support older Hyper-v. If enabled, automatically

disables TME-MT.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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PSMI Configuration

Global PSMI Enable [Enable]

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Force setup]

The following item appears only when Global PSMI Enable is set to [Enable] or [Force

setup].

Socket 0 Configuration

PSMI Enable [Disable]

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following items appear only when PSMI Enable is set to [Enable].

PSMI Handler Size [256K]

Configuration options: [256K] [512K] [1M]

PSMI Trace Region 0-4 [Disable]

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration

Numa [Enable]

This item enables or disables the Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA).

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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5.7.3 Memory Configuration

Enforce POR [POR]

Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. If this

item is set to [Disable], user will be able to run at higher frequencies, specified in the DDR

Frequency Limit field (limited by processor support).

Configuration options: [POR] [Disable]

Memory Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to select the maximum memory frequency setting in Mhz. If Enforce POR is set to

[Disable], user will be able to run at higher frequencies than the memory support (limited by

processor support). Do not select Reserved.

Configuration options: [Auto] [1200] - [3800-OvrClk]

Data Scrambling for DDR4/5 [Enable]

[Disable] Disables this feature.

[Enable] Enables data scrambling for DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory Topology

Displays memory topology with DIMM population information.

Page Policy

Allows you to set memory page policy parameters.

Page Policy [Adaptive]

Configuration options: [Closed] [Adaptive]

Memory Map

Allows you to set memory mapping settings.

Volatile Memory Mode [2LM]

Selects 1LM or 2LM mode for volatile memory. For 2LM memory mode, BIOS will try

to configure 2LM, but if BIOS is unable to configure 2LM, volatile memory mode will fall

beck to 1LM.

Configuration options: [1LM] [2LM]

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The following item appears only when Volatile Memory Mode is set to [2LM].

AppDirect cache [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable caching for the memory region.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

eADR Support [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable eADR capability in th platform, Pmem/AppDirect

caching knob takes precedence.

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

The following item appears only when eADR Support is set to [Enable] or [Auto].

CPU Cache Flush Mode [Parallel]

Allows you to set CPU cache flush execution mode.

Configuration options: [Serial] [Parallel]

Memory RAS Configuration

Displays and provides options to change the memory RAS Settings.

Correctable Error Threshold [7FFF]

Allows you to set the Correctable Error Threshold (0x01 - 0x7fff) used for sparing, and

leaky bucket.

5.7.4 IIO Configuration

Socket0 Configuration

IOU0 (IIO PCie Port 1) [x8x8]

Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s).

Configuration options: [Auto] [x4x4x4x4] [x4x4x8] [x8x4x4] [x8x8] [x16]

IOU1 (IIO PCie Port 2) [x16]

Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s).

Configuration options: [Auto] [x4x4x4x4] [x4x4x8] [x8x4x4] [x8x8] [x16]

IOU2 (IIO PCie Port 3) [Auto]

Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s).

Configuration options: [Auto] [x4x4x4x4] [x4x4x8] [x8x4x4] [x8x8] [x16]

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IOU3 (IIO PCie Port 4) [x4x4x8]

Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s).

Configuration options: [Auto] [x4x4x4x4] [x4x4x8] [x8x4x4] [x8x8] [x16]

IOU4 (IIO PCie Port 5) [x4x4x4x4]

Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s).

Configuration options: [Auto] [x4x4x4x4] [x4x4x8] [x8x4x4] [x8x8] [x16]

Enable PCI-E Completion Timeout (Per-Port) [No]

Allows you enable or disable the PCIe Completion Timeout in Device Control2 register.

Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

Sck0 RP Correctable Err [No]

Applies to root ports only. Allows you to enable or disable interrupt on correctable

errors.

Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

Sck0 RP NonFatal Uncorrectable Err [No]

Applies to root ports only. Allows you to enable or disable interrupt on a non-fatal error.

Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

Sck0 RP Fatal Uncorrectable Err [No]

Applies to root ports only. Allows you to enable or disable MSI/INTx interrupt on fatal

errors.

Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

TraceHub Configuration Menu

North Trace Hub Enable Mode [Disabled]

Select [Host Debugger] if Trace Hub is used with host debugger tool,

or select [Target Debugger] if Trace Hub is used by target debugger

software.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Host Debugger] [Target Debugger]

The following items appear only when North Trace Hub Enable Mode is set to [Host

Debugger] or [Target Debugger].

North TH Mem Buffer Size 0 [None/OS]

Select size of memory region 0 buffer. Choose [None/OS] if OS-supported

memory or trace fowarding is desired.

Configuration options: [None/OS] [1MB] [8MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]

[512MB]

Limitation of total buffer size (PCH + CPU) is 512MB.

North TH Mem Buffer Size 1 [None/OS]

Select size of memory region 1 buffer. Choose [None/OS] if OS-supported

memory or trace fowarding is desired.

Configuration options: [None/OS] [1MB] [8MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]

[512MB]

Limitation of total buffer size (PCH + CPU) is 512MB.

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Sierra Peak Memory Region Buffer Size [None]

Select size of memory buffer for each single Sierra Peak instance.

Configuration options: [None] [1MB] [8MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]

[512MB] [1GB]

Port 0/DMI

Settings related to PCI Express Ports (0/1A/1B/1C/1D/2A/2B/2C/2D/3A/3B/3C/3D/4A4

B/4C/4D/5A/5B/5C/5D)

Link Speed [Auto]

Choose the Link Speed for this PCIe port.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s)] [Gen 2 (5 GT/s)] [Gen 3 (8

GT/s)]

The following item appears only when Link Speed is set to [Auto], [Gen 2 (5 GT/s)], or

[Gen 3 (8 GT/s)].

PCI-E Port DeEmphasis [-6.0 dB]

De-Emphasis control (LNKCON2 [6]) for this PCIe port.

Configuration options: [-6.0 dB] [-3.5 dB]

PCI-E Port Clocking [Common]

Configure port clocking via LNKCON [6]. This refers to this component and

the down stream component.

Configuration options: [Distinct] [Common]

PCI-E Port Clock Gating [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Clock Gating for this PCIe port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Data Link Feature Exchange [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable data link feature negotiation in the Data

Link Feature Capabilities (DLFCAP) register.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

DMI Port MPSS [Auto]

Configure Max Payload Size Supported in PCIe Device Capabilities

updated to the same or smaller value.

Configuration options: [128B] [256B] [Auto]

PCI-E Port D-state [D0]

Set to D0 for normal operation, D3Hot to bi in low-power state.

Configuration options: [D0] [D3Hot]

PCI-E ASPM Support [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable ASPM (L1) support for the downstream

devices.

Configuration options: [Auto] [L1 Only] [Disable]

The following item appears only when PCI-E ASPM Support is set to [Auto] or [L1 Only].

PCI-E Port L1 Exit Latency [8uS - 16uS]

The length of time this port requires to complete transition from L1 to L0.

Configuration options: [<1uS] [1uS - 2uS] [2uS - 4uS] [4uS - 8uS] [8uS -

16uS] [16uS - 32uS] [32uS - 64uS] [>64uS]

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MSI [Disable]

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

PCI-E Extended Sync [No]

Allows you to enable or disable the Extended Sync Mode (D:x F:0 0:7Ch

B:7) where x is 0-9.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Compliance Mode [No]

Allows you to enable or disable Compliance Mode for this PCIe port.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

EOI [Enable]

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Fatal Err Over [No]

Allows you to enable or disable forcing fatal error propagation to the IIO

core error logic for this port.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Non-Fatal Err Over [No]

Allows you to enable or disable forcing non-fatal error propagation to the

IIO core error logic for this port.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Corr Err Over [No]

Allows you to enable or disable forcing correctable error propagation to the

IIO core error logic for this port.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

ACPI PME Interrupt [No]

Allows you to enable or disable ACPI PME Interrupts generation from this

port.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

P2P Memory Read [Enable]

Controls Peer2Peer Memory Read Decoding.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

PME to ACK [Enable]

Controls timeout usage for IIO waiting on PME_TO_ACK after a PME_

TURN_OFF message.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Unsupported Request [Disable]

Controls the reporting of unsupported requests that IIO itself detects on

requests its receives from a PCI Express/DMI port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Alternate TxEq [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable TxEq.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

SRIS [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable SRIS.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

ECRC Generation [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable ECRC Generation (Error Capabilities and

Control Register).

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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ECRC Check [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable ECRC Check (Error Capabilities and

Control Register).

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

SERRE [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable SERRE (SERR Reporting Enable).

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

IODC Configuration [KTI Option]

Allows you to enable or disable IODC (IO Direct Cache): Generate snoops

instead of memory lookups, for remote InvItoM (IIO) and/or WCiLF (cores).

Configuration options: [KTI Option] [Auto] [Enable for Remote InvItoM

Hybrid Push] [InvItoM AllocFlow] [Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid

AllocNonAlloc] [Enable for Remote InvItoM and Remove WViLF]

MCTP [Yes]

Allows you to enable or disable MCTP.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Port 1A/1C/2A/4A/4C/4D/5A/5B/5C/5D

Settings related to PCI Express Ports (0/1A/1B/1C/1D/2A/2B/2C/2D/3A/3B/3C/3D/4A4

B/4C/4D/5A/5B/5C/5D)

PCI-E Port [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the port and expose/hide its CFG space.

In auto mode, the BIOS will remove the EXP port if there is no device or

errors on that device and that device is not HP capable.

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

The following items appear only when PCI-E Port is set to [Auto] or [Enable].

Hot Plug Capable [Auto]

This option specifies if the link is considered Hot Plug capable.

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

Surprise Hot Plug Capable [Disable]

This option specifies if the link is considered Surprise Hot Plug capable.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

PCI-E Port Link Disable [No]

This option disabled the link so that the no training occurs but the CFG

space is still active.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Link Speed [Auto]

Choose the Link Speed for this PCIe port.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s)] [Gen 2 (5 GT/s)] [Gen 3 (8

GT/s)]

Override Max Link Width [Auto]

Override the max link width that was set by bifurcation.

Configuration options: [Auto] [x1] [x2] [x4] [x8] [x16]

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The following item appears only when Link Speed is set to [Auto], [Gen 2 (5 GT/s)], or

[Gen 3 (8 GT/s)].

PCI-E Port DeEmphasis [-3.5 dB]

De-Emphasis control (LNKCON2 [6]) for this PCIe port.

Configuration options: [-6.0 dB] [-3.5 dB]

PCI-E Port Clocking [Common]

Configure port clocking via LNKCON [6]. This refers to this component and

the down stream component.

Configuration options: [Distinct] [Common]

PCI-E Port Clock Gating [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Clock Gating for this PCIe port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Data Link Feature Exchange [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable data link feature negotiation in the Data

Link Feature Capabilities (DLFCAP) register.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

PCI-E Port MPSS [Auto]

Configure Max Payload Size Supported in PCIe Device Capabilities

Configuration options: [128B] [256B] [512B] [Auto]

PCI-E Port D-state [D0]

Set to D0 for normal operation, D3Hot to bi in low-power state.

Configuration options: [D0] [D3Hot]

PCI-E ASPM Support [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable ASPM (L1) support for the downstream

devices.

Configuration options: [Auto] [L1 Only] [Disable]

The following item appears only when PCI-E ASPM Support is set to [Auto] or [L1 Only].

PCI-E Port L1 Exit Latency [8uS - 16uS]

The length of time this port requires to complete transition from L1 to L0.

Configuration options: [<1uS] [1uS - 2uS] [2uS - 4uS] [4uS - 8uS] [8uS -

16uS] [16uS - 32uS] [32uS - 64uS] [>64uS]

MSI [Disable]

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

PCI-E Extended Sync [No]

Allows you to enable or disable the Extended Sync Mode (D:x F:0 0:7Ch

B:7) where x is 0-9.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

PCI-E Detect Wait Time [Auto]

Set PCIe port TxRx detect polling.

Configuration options: [Disable] [500ms] [Auto]

Compliance Mode [No]

Allows you to enable or disable Compliance Mode for this PCIe port.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

EOI [Disable]

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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Fatal Err Over [No]

Allows you to enable or disable forcing fatal error propagation to the IIO

core error logic for this port.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Non-Fatal Err Over [No]

Allows you to enable or disable forcing non-fatal error propagation to the

IIO core error logic for this port.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Corr Err Over [No]

Allows you to enable or disable forcing correctable error propagation to the

IIO core error logic for this port.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

ACPI PME Interrupt [No]

Allows you to enable or disable ACPI PME Interrupts generation from this

port.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

P2P Memory Read [Enable]

Controls Peer2Peer Memory Read Decoding.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

PME to ACK [Enable]

Controls timeout usage for IIO waiting on PME_TO_ACK after a PME_

TURN_OFF message.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

PM ACPI Mode [No]

When enabled, _HPGPE message is generated, otherwise MSI is

generated on PM event.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Unsupported Request [Disable]

Controls the reporting of unsupported requests that IIO itself detects on

requests its receives from a PCI Express/DMI port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Alternate TxEq [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable TxEq.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

SRIS [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable SRIS.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

ECRC Generation [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable ECRC Generation (Error Capabilities and

Control Register).

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

ECRC Check [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable ECRC Check (Error Capabilities and

Control Register).

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

SERRE [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable SERRE (SERR Reporting Enable).

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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IODC Configuration [KTI Option]

Allows you to enable or disable IODC (IO Direct Cache): Generate snoops

instead of memory lookups, for remote InvItoM (IIO) and/or WCiLF (cores).

Configuration options: [KTI Option] [Auto] [Enable for Remote InvItoM

Hybrid Push] [InvItoM AllocFlow] [Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid

AllocNonAlloc] [Enable for Remote InvItoM and Remove WViLF]

Non-Transparent Bridge PCIe Port Definition [Transparent Bridge]

Configures port as TB, NB-NTB, or NTB-RP (DON’T SELECT NTB-RP for

legacy IIO on AO Si!)

Configuration options: [Transparent Bridge] [NTB to NTB]

Imbar2 Size [22]

Used to set the prefetchable Imbar2 size on primary side of NTB. Value

range <12...51> representing BAR sizes <4KB...128PB>.

Embar1 Size [22]

Used to set the prefetchable Embar1 size on primary side of NTB. Value

range <12...51> representing BAR sizes <4KB...128PB>.

Embar2 Size [22]

Used to set the prefetchable Embar2 size on primary side of NTB. Value

range <12...51> representing BAR sizes <4KB...128PB>.

Hide Port? [No]

User can force to hide this root port from OS.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

MCTP [Yes]

Allows you to enable or disable MCTP.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-

d) by reporting the I/O device assignment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Intel® VMD technology

Intel(R) VMD for Volume Management Device on Socket 0

VMD Config for PCH ports

Enable/Disable VMD [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable VMD in this Stack.

The following items appear only when Enable/Disable VMD is set to [Enable].

PCH Root Port 0-19 [Disable]

Allows you to configure PCH root port. Setting this item to [Enable] will set

to VMD ownership root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Hot Plug Capable [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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CfgBar size [25]

Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR size (in bits Min=20, Max=27), e.g.

20bits=1MB, 27bits=128MB.

Configuration options: [20] - [27]

CfgBar attribute [64-bit prefetchable]

Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable.

Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable]

[64-bit prefetchable]

MemBar1 size [25]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 size (in bits Min=20), e.g.

20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB.

Configuration options: [20] - [39]

MemBar1 attribute [32-bit non-prefetchable]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 attribute, like 64-bit or

prefetchable.

Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable]

[64-bit prefetchable]

MemBar2 size [20]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 size (in bits Min=20), e.g.

20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB.

Configuration options: [20] - [39]

MemBar2 attribute [64-bit non-prefetchable]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 attribute, like 64-bit or

prefetchable.

Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable]

[64-bit prefetchable]

VMD Config for IOU 0-2

Enable/Disable VMD [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable VMD in this Stack.

The following items appear only when Enable/Disable VMD is set to [Enable].

VMD Port A-D [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device

Technology on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Hot Plug Capable [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

CfgBar size [25]

Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR size (in bits Min=20, Max=27), e.g.

20bits=1MB, 27bits=128MB.

Configuration options: [20] - [27]

CfgBar attribute [64-bit prefetchable]

Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable.

Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable]

[64-bit prefetchable]

MemBar1 size [25]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 size (in bits Min=20), e.g.

20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB.

Configuration options: [20] - [39]

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MemBar1 attribute [32-bit non-prefetchable]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 attribute, like 64-bit or

prefetchable.

Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable]

[64-bit prefetchable]

MemBar2 size [20]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 size (in bits Min=20), e.g.

20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB.

Configuration options: [20] - [39]

MemBar2 attribute [64-bit non-prefetchable]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 attribute, like 64-bit or

prefetchable.

Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable]

[64-bit prefetchable]

VMD Config for IOU 3

Enable/Disable VMD [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable VMD in this Stack.

The following items appear only when Enable/Disable VMD is set to [Enable].

VMD Port A [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device

Technology on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

VMD Port B [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device

Technology on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

VMD Port C [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device

Technology on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

VMD Port D [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device

Technology on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Hot Plug Capable [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

CfgBar size [25]

Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR size (in bits Min=20, Max=27), e.g.

20bits=1MB, 27bits=128MB.

Configuration options: [20] - [27]

CfgBar attribute [64-bit prefetchable]

Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable.

Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable]

[64-bit prefetchable]

MemBar1 size [25]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 size (in bits Min=20), e.g.

20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB.

Configuration options: [20] - [39]

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MemBar1 attribute [32-bit non-prefetchable]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 attribute, like 64-bit or

prefetchable.

Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable]

[64-bit prefetchable]

MemBar2 size [20]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 size (in bits Min=20), e.g.

20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB.

Configuration options: [20] - [39]

MemBar2 attribute [64-bit non-prefetchable]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 attribute, like 64-bit or

prefetchable.

Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable]

[64-bit prefetchable]

VMD Config for IOU 4

Enable/Disable VMD [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable VMD in this Stack.

The following items appear only when Enable/Disable VMD is set to [Enable].

VMD Port A [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device

Technology on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

VMD Port B [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device

Technology on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

VMD Port C [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device

Technology on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

VMD Port D [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device

Technology on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Hot Plug Capable [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

CfgBar size [25]

Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR size (in bits Min=20, Max=27), e.g.

20bits=1MB, 27bits=128MB.

Configuration options: [20] - [27]

CfgBar attribute [64-bit prefetchable]

Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable.

Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable]

[64-bit prefetchable]

MemBar1 size [25]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 size (in bits Min=20), e.g.

20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB.

Configuration options: [20] - [39]

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VMD Config for IOU 3

Enable/Disable VMD [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable VMD in this Stack.

The following items appear only when Enable/Disable VMD is set to [Enable].

VMD Port A [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device

Technology on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

VMD Port B [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device

Technology on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

VMD Port C [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device

Technology on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

VMD Port D [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device

Technology on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Hot Plug Capable [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

CfgBar size [25]

Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR size (in bits Min=20, Max=27), e.g.

20bits=1MB, 27bits=128MB.

Configuration options: [20] - [27]

CfgBar attribute [64-bit prefetchable]

Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable.

Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable]

[64-bit prefetchable]

MemBar1 size [25]

Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 size (in bits Min=20), e.g.

20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB.

Configuration options: [20] - [39]

Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD Technology (non-VMD)

Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD on Socket 0

Intel

AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack1 [Disable]

Announce Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack1 (Port1A-1D).

Override IOU0 bifurcation if required.

Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable]

The following items appear only when Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack1 is set

to [Enable].

Port 1A - 1D [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable NVMe Legacy mode on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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Hot Plug Capable [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Intel

AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack2 [Disable]

Announce Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack2 (Port2A-2D).

Override IOU0 bifurcation if required.

Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable]

The following items appear only when Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack2 is set

to [Enable].

Port 2A - 2D [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable NVMe Legacy mode on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Hot Plug Capable [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Intel

AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack3 [Disable]

Announce Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack3 (Port3A-3D).

Override IOU0 bifurcation if required.

Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable]

The following items appear only when Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack3 is set

to [Enable].

Port 3A - 3D [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable NVMe Legacy mode on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Hot Plug Capable [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Intel

AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack4 [Disable]

Announce Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack4 (Port4A-4D).

Override IOU0 bifurcation if required.

Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable]

The following items appear only when Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack4 is set

to [Enable].

Port 4A - 4D [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable NVMe Legacy mode on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Hot Plug Capable [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Intel

AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack5 [Disable]

Announce Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack5 (Port5A-5D).

Override IOU0 bifurcation if required.

Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable]

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The following items appear only when Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack5 is set

to [Enable].

Port 5A - 5D [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable NVMe Legacy mode on specific root port.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Hot Plug Capable [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

5.7.5 Advanced Power Management Configuration

Pcode Dispatcher Watchdog Timer [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable Pcode Dispatcher Watchdog Timer.

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

CPU P State Control

P State Control Configuration Sub Menus, including Turbo, XE, etc.

Uncore Freq Scaling [Enable]

If disable, user can input Uncore Frequency.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following item appears only when Uncore Freq Scaling is set to [Disable].

Uncore Freq [127]

Configuration options: [0] - [127]

AVX Licence Pre-Grant Override [Disable]

Enabled AVX ICCP pre-grant level override.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following item appears only when AVX Licence Pre-Grant Override is set to

[Enable].

AVX ICCP pre-grant level [128 Heavy]

Pre-grants an AVX level to the core. Base frequency is not updated.

Configuration options: [128 Heavy] [256 Light] [256 Heavy] [512 Light] [512 Heavy]

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SpeedStep (Pstates) [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable EIST (P-States).

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following items appear only when SpeedStep (Pstates) is set to [Enable].

Configure TDP Lock [Enable]

Allows you to configure TDP CONTROL Lock Bit.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

AVX P1 [Normal]

AVX P1 level selection.

Configuration options: [Normal] [Level 1] [Level 2]

Activate SST-BF [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable SST-BF.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following item appears only when Activate SST-BF is set to [Enable].

Configure SST-BF [Enable]

Allows BIOS to configure SST-BF High Priority Cores so that SW does not have to

configure.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

EIST PSD Function [HW_ALL]

Configuration options: [HW_ALL] [SW_ALL]

Boot performance mode [Max Performance]

Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS hand off.

Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager]

Energy Efficient Turbo [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Energy Efficient Turbo.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable processor Turbo Mode (requires EMTTM enabled as

well).

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

CPU Flex Ratio Override [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable CPU Flex Ratio Programming.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

CPU Flex Ratio [23]

Non-Turbo Mode Processor Core Ratio Multiplier.

Configuration options: [0] - [100]

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GPSS timer [500 us]

P-state changes hysteresis time window.

Configuration options: [0 us] [50 us] [500 us]

Perf P-Limit

Perf P-Limit Differential [1]

Parameter used to tune how far below local socket frequency remote

socket frequency is allowed to be. Also impacts rate at which frequency

drops when feature disengages.

Perf P-Limit Clip [1F]

Maximum value the floor is allowed to be set to for perf P-Limit.

Perf P-Limit Threshold [F]

Uncore frequency threshold above which this socket will trigger the feature

and start trying to raise frequency of other sockets.

Perf P-Limit [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Performance P-Limit.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Hardware PM State Control

Hardware P-States [Native Mode]

Allows you to switch between Hardware P-States mode.

[Disable] Hardware chooses a P-state based on OS Request (Legacy

P-States).

[Native Mode] Hardware chooses a P-state based on OS guidance.

[Out of Band Mode] Hardware autonomously chooses a P-state (no OS guidance).

[Native Mode with no Legacy Support] Hardware chooses a P-state based on OS

guidance (without Legacy support).

The following item is available only when Hardware P-States is set to [Native].

HardwarePM Interrupt [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Hardware PM Interrupt.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following items are available only when Hardware P-States is either set to [Native],

[Out of Band Mode], or [Native Mode with no Legacy Support].

EPP Enable [Enable]

When disabled, HW masks EPP in CPUID[6].10 and uses EPB for EPP.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following item only appears when Hardware P-States is set to [Out of Band Mode]

and EPP Enable is set to [Enable].

EPP profile [Balanced Performance]

Allows you to choose an HWPM Profile (EPP).

Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Power]

[Power]

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APS rocketing [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable the rocketing mechanism in the HWP p-state selection

pcode algorithm. Rocketing enables the core ratio to jump to max turbo instantaneously

as opposed to a smooth ramp up.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Scalability [Disable]

Allows you to enable or disable Core Performance to Frequency Scalability Based

Optimizations in the CPU.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Native ASPM [Disabled]

[Auto] BIOS Controlled ASPM

[Enabled] OS Controlled ASPM

[Disabled] ASPM Off

CPU C State Control

Enable Monitor MWAIT [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable Monitor and MWAIT instructions.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

CPU C1 auto demotion [Enable]

Allows CPU to automatically demote to C1. Takes effect after reboot.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

CPU C1 auto undemotion [Enable]

Allows CPU to automatically undemote from C1. Takes effect after reboot.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

CPU C6 Report [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS.

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

Enhanced Halt State (C1E) [Enable]

Core C1E auto promotion Control. Takes effect after reboot.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

OS ACPI Cx [ACPI C2]

Allows you to select to report CC3/CC6 to OS ACPI C2 or ACPI C3.

Configuration options: [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3]

Package C State Control

Package C State [Auto]

Allows you to select Package C State limit.

Configuration options: [C0/C1 state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention state] [Auto]

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Enable low latency mode for register accesses.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enabling this mode will prevent PkgC6 as register access fabric is prevented from going to

idle.

CPU Thermal Management

CPU T State Control

Software Controlled T-States [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Software Controlled T-States.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when Software Controlled T-States is set to [Enabled].

T-State Throttle Level [Disable]

On-Die Thermal Throttling.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [6.25%] [12.5%][18.75%][25.0%][31.25%]

[37.5%][43.75%][50.0%][56.25%][62.5%][68.75%][75.0%] [81.25%][87.5%]

[93.75%]

CPU - Advanced PM Tuning

Energy Perf BIAS

Power Performance Tuning [PECI Controls EPB]

Configuration options: [OS Controls EPB] [BIOS Controls EPB] [PECI

Controls EPB]

The following item appears only when Power Performance Tuning is set to [OS Controls

EPB] or [PECI Controls EPB].

PECI CPS EPB [OS controls EPB]

Controls whether PECI has control over EPB.

Configuration options: [OS Controls EPB] [PECI Controls EPB using PCS]

The following item appears only when Power Performance Tuning is set to [BIOS

Controls EPB].

ENERGY_PERF_BIAS_CFG mode [Balanced Performance]

Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced

Power] [Power]

Dynamic Loadline Switch [Enable]

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Workload Configuration [Balanced]

This allows optimization for the workload characterization.

Configuration options: [Balanced] [I/O Sensitive]

Averaging Time Window [1A]

This is used to control the effective window of the average for C0 and P0

time.

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P0 TotalTimeThreshold Low [28]

This is used to control the effective window of the average for C0 and P0

time.

P0 TotalTimeThreshold High [3F]

This is used to control the effective window of the average for C0 and P0

time.

SAPM Control [Enable]

Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable]

EET Mode [Coarse Grained Mode]

[Coarse Grained Mode] Decides whether to grant user request turbo on P1.

[Fine Grained Mode] Decides how much turbo to be granted.

5.8 Event Logs menu

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

event logs.

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5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings

Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log configuration.

All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.

Enabling/Disabling Options

Smbios Event Log [Enabled]

Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items only appear when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled].

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log [No]

Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation

during reset.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset]

When Log is Full [Do Nothing]

Choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log.

Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]

Custom Options

Log EFI Status Code [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM reserved type E0 (if

not already converted to legacy).

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log

Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs.

The following item only appears when Log EFI Status Code is set to [Enabled].

Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios

Types (not all may be translated).

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.9 Server Mgmt menu

The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to

change the settings.

BMC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items are available only when BMC Support is set to [Enabled].

OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled]

This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management

Software after the OS loads. Helps determine if the OS successfully loaded or follows the OS

Boot Watchdog Timer policy.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items are available only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].

OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10]

Allows you to enter a value between 1 to 30 minutes for OS Boot Watchdog Timer

Expiration. Not available if OS Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled.

Configuration options: [1] - [30]

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OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset]

This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot

Watch Timer expires. Not available if OS Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled.

Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle]

5.9.1 System Event Log

Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration.

All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.

SEL Components [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item is available only when SEL Components is set to [Enabled].

Erase SEL [No]

Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset]

5.9.2 BMC self test log

Logs the report returned by BMC self test command.

Erase Log [Yes, On every reset]

Allows you to choose options for erasing log.

Configuration options: [Yes, On every reset] [No]

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When log is full [Clear Log]

Select the action to be taken when log is full.

Configuration options: [Clear Log] [Do not log any more]

5.9.3 BMC network configuration

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

Scroll using <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to see more items.

Configure IPV4 support

DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN

Configuration Address source [Previous State]

Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by

BMC). [Previous State] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during

BIOS phase.

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

The following items are available only when Configuration Address source is set to

[Static].

Station IP address

Allows you to set the station IP address.

Subnet mask

Allows you to set the subnet mask. We recommend that you use the same Subnet

Mask you have specified on the operating system network for the used network card.

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Router IP Address

Allows you to set the router IP address.

Router MAC Address

Allows you to set the router MAC address.

Configure IPV6 support

DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN

IPV6 support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable IPV6 support.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following items appear only when IPV6 support is set to [Enabled].

Configuration Address source [Previous State]

Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by

BMC). [Previous State] option will not modify any BMC network parameters during

BIOS phase.

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

The following items are available only when Configuration Address source is set to

[Static].

Station IPV6 address

Allows you to set the station IPV6 address.

Prefix Length

Allows you to set the prefix length (maximum of Prefix Length is 128).

Configuration Router LAN1/2 Address [Previous State]

Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by

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

phase.

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

The following items are available only when Configuration Router LAN1/2 Address is

set to [Static].

IPV6 Router1 IP Address

Allows you to set the IPV6 Router1 IP address.

IPV6 Router1 Prefix Length Lan1/2

Allows you to set the IPV6 router prefix length (maximum of IPV6 Router Prefix Length

is 128).

IPV6 Router1 Prefix Value Lan1/2

Allows you to change the IPV6 router prefix value.

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5.9.4 View System Event Log

This item allows you to view the system event log records. Scroll using <Page Up> / <Page

Down> keys to see more items.

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5.10 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>.

5.10.1 Secure Boot

This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.

Secure Boot [Disabled]

Secure Boot feature is active if Secure Boot is Enabled, Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and the

system is in User mode. The mode change requires platform reset.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Secure Boot Mode [Custom]

Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector. In Custom mode, Secure Boot Policy variables

can be configured physically by the present user without full authentication.

Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard]

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The following items are available only when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom].

Install Default Secure Boot Keys

This option will load the default secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK

(key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the

secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset the

system for the changes to take effect.

Clear Secure Boot Keys

This option will delete all previously applied secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform

key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature

database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save

changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect.

Key Management

This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key

Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management

page.

Factory Key Provision [Enabled]

Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup

Mode.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Install Default Secure Boot Keys

This option will load the default secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK

(key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database).

All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes

and reset the system for the changes to take effect.

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Clear Secure Boot Keys

This option will delete all previously applied secure boot keys, including the PK

(Platform key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked

signature database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to

loaded. Save changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect.

Save all Secure Boot Variables

This option will save NVRAM content of Secure Boot policy variables to the file (EFI_

SIGNATURE_LIST data format) in root foler on a target file system device.

Enroll Efi Image

This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Enroll SHA256 Hash

certificate of a PE image into Authorized Signature Database (db).

Device Guard Ready

Remove ‘UEFI CA’ from DB

Remove Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB.

Restore DB defaults

Restore DB variable to factory defaults.

PK Management

Configuration options: [Details] [Save To File] [Set New Key] [Delete key]

KEK Management / DB Management / DBX Management

Configuration options: [Details] [Save To File] [Set New Key] [Append Key] [Delete key]

Authorized TimeStamps / OsRecovery Signatures

Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Append Key]

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5.11 Boot menu

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

Setup Prompt Timeout [1]

Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original

default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust

the value.

Bootup NumLock State [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Boot Logo Display [Disabled]

[Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.

[Enabled] Display the logo during POST.

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 <F11> when logo appears.

• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST.

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POST Report [5 sec]

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

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

5.11.1 Boot Configuration

Boot Sector (MBR/GPT) Recovery Policy [Local User Control]

Determines the Boot Sector Recovery Policy.

[Auto Recovery] Follow UEFI Rule.

[Local User Control] You can enter setup page and select Boot Sector (MBR/GPT)

Recovery Policy to recover MBR/GPT on the next boot.

The following item appears only when Boot Sector (MBR/GPT) Recovery Policy is set to

[Local User Control].

Next Boot Recovery Action [Skip]

Allows you to select the (MBR/GPT) recovery action on the next boot.

Configuration options: [Skip] [Recovery]

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5.12 Tool menu

The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then

press <Enter> to display the submenu.

Start ASUS EzFlash

Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the

ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details.

IPMI Hardware Monitor

Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor.

ASUS SMBIOS Viewer

Allows you to start ASUS SMBIOS Viewer when you press <Enter>.

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5.13 Save & Exit menu

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

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

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

Discard Changes and Exit

Exit system setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes and Reset

Reset system after saving the changes.

Discard Changes and Reset

Reset system setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes

Save changes done so far to any of the setup options.

Discard Changes

Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options.

Restore Defaults

Restore/load default values for all the setup options.

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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.

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 Running the Support DVD

The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management

applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your motherboard.

• The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and

utilities.

• The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2016 and Windows® Server 2019.

The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs:

1. Drivers - Shows the available device drivers that the system detects.

2. Utilities - Displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.

3. Manual - Provides the link to the user guide(s).

You need an Internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide.

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

you need more information or technical support for your motherboard.

Appendix

This appendix includes additional information that you may refer

to when configuring the motherboard.

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Z12PP-D32 block diagram

ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 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-003(A)/NMB-003(A)

Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et

Développement économique Canada (ISED)

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement

économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est

autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,

et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le

brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

CAN ICES-003(A)/NMB-003(A)

A-4 Appendix

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.

ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E A-5

Declaration of compliance for product environmental

regulation

ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and

makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global

environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on

regulation requirements.

Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on

regulation requirements ASUS is complied with:

EU REACH and Article 33

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of

Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS

REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

EU RoHS

This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see

http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35

Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations

Information on Japan RoHS (JIS-C-0950) chemical disclosures is available on

http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=19

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India RoHS

This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits

use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and

polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in

homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except

for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Vietnam RoHS

ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of

the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT.

Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng

các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.

Turkey RoHS

AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards

for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to

responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging

materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling

information in different regions.

Ecodesign Directive

European Union announced a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for

energy-related products (2009/125/EC). Specific Implementing Measures are aimed at

improving environmental performance of specific products or across multiple product types.

ASUS provides product information on the CSR website. The further information could be

found at https://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=1555.

Service and Support

Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/

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