Asus RS300-H8-PS12 User Manual

RS300-H8-PS12

1U Rackmount Server
User Guide

E8379

First Edition
June 2013

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Contents

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

REACH ..........................................................................................

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

Australia statement notice .................................................................ix

About this guide .......................................................................................... x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

1.2 Serial number label ......................................................................

1.3 Systemspecications .................................................................

1.4 Front panel features .....................................................................

1.5 Rear panel features ......................................................................

1.6 Internal features ...........................................................................

1.7 LED information ...........................................................................

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................

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

1.7.3 SFP+ status LEDs .........................................................

1.7.4 SSD status LEDs ..........................................................

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2.2.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink .............................................

2.3 System memory ...........................................................................

2.3.1 Overview .........................................................................

2.3.2 Memory Configurations ...................................................

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ............................................................

2.4 Hard disk drives (HDDs) ............................................................

2.5 Installing SSDs ...........................................................................

2.6 Expansion slot ............................................................................

2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ...

2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card .....................................

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2.7 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-19

2.8 Removable/optional components .............................................

2.8.1 System fans ..................................................................

2.8.2 Installing ASMB7 series management board (optional)

Chapter 3: Installation options

3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide ............................................. 3-2

3.1.1 Attaching the fixing latches to the server ........................

Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

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

4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................

4.3 Internal connectors ....................................................................

4.4 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

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

5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility ......................................................

5.1.3 BUPDATER utility

5.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................

5.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................

5.2.3 Menu items .....................................................................

5.2.4 Submenu items ...............................................................

5.2.5 Navigation keys ...............................................................

5.2.6 General help ...................................................................

5.2.7 Configuration fields .........................................................

5.2.8 Pop-up window ...............................................................

5.2.9 Scroll bar .........................................................................

5.3 Main menu ....................................................................................

5.3.1 System Date ..................................................................

5.3.2 System Time ...................................................................

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

5.4.1 CPU Configuration .........................................................

5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ...................................................

5.4.3 SATA Configuration .......................................................

5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration .................................

5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings ...............................................

5.4.6 USB Configuration ........................................................

5.4.7 TPM ..............................................................................

5.4.8 ACPI Settings ................................................................

5.4.9 WHEA Support ..............................................................

5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration ..............................

5.4.11 Intel

5.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration ..........................................

5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection ....................................

5.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support ....................................

5.4.15 APM ..............................................................................

5.4.16 Onboard LAN BCM57840S Configuration ....................

5.4.17 Network Stack ...............................................................

5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail .....................................

5.5 Event Logs menu .......................................................................

5.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................

5.7 Monitor menu .............................................................................

5.8 Security .......................................................................................

5.9 Tool menu ...................................................................................

5.10 Exit menu ....................................................................................

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Chapter6: RAIDconguration

6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2

6.1.1 RAID definitions ..............................................................

6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................

6.1.3 Setting Jumpers ..............................................................

6.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS ......................................

6.1.5 RAID configuration utilities ..............................................

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6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

SATA Option ROM Utility .............................................................

6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................

6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set ........................................................

6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ..........................................

6.2.4 Exiting the Intel

enterprise SATA Option ROM utility ................................

6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID .......................................................

6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility .............

6.3 Intel

®

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ........ 6-12

6.3.1 Creating a RAID set ......................................................

6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type ..............................................

6.3.3 Deleting a volume .........................................................

6.3.4 Preferences ...................................................................

6.4 LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility ...........................................

6.4.1 RAID 1 volume ..............................................................

6.4.2 RAID 1E/10 volume ......................................................

6.4.3 RAID 0 volume ..............................................................

6.4.4 Managing Arrays ...........................................................

6.4.5 Viewing SAS topology ...................................................

6.4.6 Global Properties ..........................................................

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Rapid Storage Technology

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Chapter 7: Driver installation

7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2

7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................

7.1.2 Creating the LSI 2308 SAS2 driver disk .........................

7.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................

7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ................

7.3 Running the Support DVD ........................................................

7.4 Installing the LAN driver ............................................................

7.5 Installing the VGA driver ...........................................................

7.6 Installing the Intel

7.7 Installing the Intel

7.8 Installing the Broadcom 10G driver .........................................

ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-1

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C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ..................... 7-31

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I210 Gigabit Adapter driver ...................... 7-33

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’
s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! 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.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH

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.

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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.

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This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s
safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid
electrical shock.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

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.

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 http://support.asus.com. 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 http://support.asus.com

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About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at
least basic knowledge of configuring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections
on front panel and rear panel specifications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Installation options

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

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS information

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

6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

7 Chapter 7: Driver installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
different system components.

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Conventions

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

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

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

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<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

exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.

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

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

Means that you must type the command

format A:/S

References

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

1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide

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

2. ASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

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Chapter 1

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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1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name RS300-H8-PS12

Chassis ASUS 1U Rackmount Chassis

Motherboard ASUS P9D-MH Server Board

Component 1 x Single 400W 80Plus Gold Power Supply

Accessories 1 x RS300-H8-PS12 User’s Manual

Optional
Items

*ASUS System Web-based Management

4 x Hot-swap 3-in-1 3.5 inch HDD trays
1 x SATA Backplane
1 x PCIE Riser Card
5 x System Fans (40mm x 28mm)

1 x ASWM* User’s Guide
1 x ASMB7 User’s Guide (if ASMB7-iKVM is selected)
1 x RS300-H8-PS12 Support DVD
1 x ASWM* DVD
1 x ASMB7 DVD (if ASMB7-iKVM is selected)
3 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable

1 x CPU Heatsink
ASUS ASMB7-iKVM Remote management card
1 x Friction Rail Kit

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

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1.2 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of
the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the
figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team
members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

RS300-H8-PS12

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the

ASUS P9D-MH Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 Intel®

Xeon® E3-1200 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets

onboard.

Model Name RS300-H8-PS12

Processor Support /
System Bus

Core Logic

Fan Speed
Control

ASUS
Features

Memory

Expansion
Slots
(follow SSI
Location
number)

Storage

HDD Bays

Networking

Rack Ready
(Rack and
Pedestal dual
use)

ASWM
Enterprise

Total Slots

Capacity

Memory Type

Total PCI/
PCI-E Slots

Slot
Location 6

SATA Controller

SAS Controller

I = Internal
A or S will be
hot-swappable

LAN

1 x Socket LGA1150
Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v3 Product Family

Intel® C224 Chipset

4 (2 Channels)

Maximum up to 32GB

DDR3 1333/1600 ECC UDIMM

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1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen3 link)

Intel® C224:

- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports

- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

- Intel® RSTe supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5
(Windows only)

LSI 2308 8-port SAS 6G Controller

4 x 3 in 1 Hot-swap 3.5 inch HDD bays (Serial ATA)
2 x Hot-swap SSD bays

2 x Intel® I210AT controller + 1 x Management LAN

1 x Dual Port Broadcom 57840S 10GbE Chipset

* Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs.

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Model Name RS300-H8-PS12
Graphic

Onboard I/O
Connectors

Rear I/O
Connectors

Management
Solution

Dimension
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM,

and HDD not included)

Power Supply

VGA

TPM Header

PSU
Connector

SATA DOM
Power
Connector

Management
Header

USB
Connector/
Header

Fan Header

SMBus
Chassis

Intruder
Front LAN

LED
Serial Port

Header
VGA Header

External USB
Port

VGA Port

RJ-45

SFP+
PS/2 KB/

Mouse
Software

Out of Band
Remote
Management

Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM
1
24-pin ATX power connector

8-pin ATX 12V power connector

4-pin power connector

On-board header for optional management card

1 x USB 3.0 pin header (up to 2 devices)
1 x USB 2.0 pin header (up to 2 devices)
1 x USB 2.0 connector (Type A USB socket)

5 x 4 pin headers
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2 x USB 3.0

2 x USB 2.0
1
2 x GbE LAN

1 x Management LAN
2 x SFP+ connector

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ASWM Enterprise

Optional ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet

615 mm x 444 mm x 43.4 mm

19 Kg

Single 400W 80Plus Gold Power Supply
Rating: 100-240Vac, 6.3A 60-50Hz, Class 1

Operation temperature:

10oC – 40oC

Environment

Non operation temperature:

-40oC – 70oC

Non operation humidity:

20% – 90% (Non condensing)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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The front panel of the RS300-H8-PS12 features a simple yet compact design with the four
3-in-1 HDD trays with hot-swap support and I/O boards conveniently located on the front
panel for easy access.

The HDD trays’s modular design allows the server to support tool-less installation of up to 12

3.5-inch Serial ATA HDDs.

Refer to section

Rack screw
Reset button
Location button and LED
SFP+_LED2

SFP+_LED1
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED

Message LED
HDD Access LED
Power Button
Asset tag

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

HDD drive tray

HDD1 LED
HDD2 LED
HDD3 LED

for the LED descriptions.

HDD drive tray

Drive tray handle
Drive tray lock

Rack screw

Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.

Asset tag

The Asset tag is a small polyester film or foil that is located in the left side of the server’s front
panel that allows you to log important information about the server such as asset barcode or
serial number. The Asset tag is useful in asset tracking and inventory management.

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1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel of RS300-H8-PS12 includes the hot-swap SSD trays, expansion slots, SFP+
10G ports, the rear I/O ports, and the system power socket.

The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel if the
motherboard is not present.

PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

SSD drive trays

USB 2.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports

VGA port

The LAN port 3 is for ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only.

LAN port 3
Thumbscrew

Expansion slot cover

Gigabit LAN port 2
Gigabit LAN port 1
SFP+_2
SFP+_2 LEDs
SFP+_1
SFP+_1 LEDs

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

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HDD tray 4

SAS3
SAS2
SAS1

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HDD tray 3

SAS6
SAS5
SAS4

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HDD tray 2

SATA1

SAS8
SAS7

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HDD tray 1

SATA4
SATA3
SATA2

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1. Power supply

2. PCI Express slot Riser Card

3. ASUS P9D-MH Server Boards

4. System fans

5. SATA backplane (hidden)

6. HDD tray 1—Connect to
SATA2/SATA3/SATA4 port

7. HDD tray 2—Connect to
SAS7/SAS8/SATA1 port

8. HDD tray 3—Connect to
SAS4/SAS5/SAS6 port

9. HDD tray 4—Connect to
SAS1/SAS2/SAS3 port

10. Front I/O boards (hidden)

11. SSD bay

12. Asset Tag (hidden)

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Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.

The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive 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

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1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

Location LED
SFP+_LED2
SFP+_LED1
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED

Message LED
HDD Access LED
Power Button and LED

LED Icon

Display

status

Power LED ON System power ON.

OFF System is normal; no incoming event.

Message LED

1. Without ASMB7-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated

ON

2. With ASMB7-iKVM installed: a hardware monitor event is
indicated.

OFF No LAN connection.

LAN LEDs

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data.

ON LAN connection is present.

ON Location button is pressed.

Location LED

Normal status.

OFF

(Press the Location button again to turn off.)

Amber LAN connection of 1 Gbps is present.
SFP+_LED1/
SFP+_LED2

Green LAN connection of 10 Gbps (Green) is present.

OFF No activity.

HDD1/HDD2/
HDD3 LED

HDD Access
LED

Green The installed Serial ATA HDD is in good condition.

OFF HDD failure or no HDD is installed.

Green Data is being read/written into the HDD.

OFF

No activity.

Description

HDD1 LED
HDD2 LED
HDD3 LED

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1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

1.7.3 SFP+ status LEDs

SFP+_2 LED

SFP+_1 LED

ACTIVITY LED

SPEED LED

SFP+ LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No activity OFF -

BLINKING Data activity

1.7.4 SSD status LEDs

SSD LED Description

GREEN
OFF SSD failure or no SSD is installed

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Activity/Link LED Speed LED

AMBER 1 Gbps connection

GREEN 10 Gbps connection

SSD status LED

The installed SSD is in good condition

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 2

This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform when
installing or removing system components.

Hardware setup

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2.1 Chassis cover

Removing the rear cover

1. Release the four (4) screws on the sides of the chassis.

2. Release the thumbscrew on the rear of the chassis.

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

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

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A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the
protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1150 Socket designed for the Intel®
Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge series processors.

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• 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 shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit­related.

• 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 LGA
1150 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.

2.2.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the load lever
is on your right.

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2. Press the load lever with your thumb
(A), then move it to the right (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.

Do not remove the PnP cap yet from
the CPU socket. Doing so may bend
the pins of the socket.

3. Lift the load lever until the load plate is
completely lifted.

Load lever

Retention tab

Load plate

4. Position the CPU abov e the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle mark is on
the bottom-left corner of the socket, then fit
the CPU notches to the socket's alignment
keys.

The CPU fits in only one orientation. DO
NOT force the CPU into the socket to
prevent bending the pins on the socket
and damaging the CPU.

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triangle

mark

Alignment

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key

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5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that
the front edge of the load plate slides
under the retention lock (B) then push

Load lever

down the load lever (C).

Retention
lock

6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.

Load lever

Retention
tab

7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material
to the exposed area of the CPU that the
heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring
that it is evenly spread in a thin layer.

Some heatsinks come with pre-applied
Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip
this step.

The Thermal Inte rf ac e Mat er ia l is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If
it gets into your eyes or touches your
skin, wash it off immediately and seek
professional medical help.

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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink

To install the CPU heatsink

1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, ensuring that the four
fasteners match the holes on the
motherboard.

2. Twist each of the four screws

with
a Phillips screwdriver just enough
to attach the heatsink to the
motherboard. When the four screws
are attached, tighten them one by one
to completely secure the heatsink.

Tighten the four heatsink screws in a criss-cross sequence.

3. Place the airduct cover on top of the
heatsink and CPU assembly. Ensure
that the airduct cover is fitted securely
in place.

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4. Secure the airduct cover to the
motherboard with a screw.

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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

2.3.2 MemoryCongurations

You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

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DIMM Slot Per

Channel

DIMM Populated

per Channel

2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1333/1600

2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1333/1600

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is
recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Start installing the DIMMs in slots A2 and B2 (Blue).

UDIMM

DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM

Single Rank,

Dual Rank

Single Rank,

Dual Rank

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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the
retaining clip outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that
the notch on the DIMM matches the
DIMM slot key on the socket.

DIMM notch

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2

DIMM slot key

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into
a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends
then insert the DIMM vertically into the
socket. Apply force to both ends of the
DIMM simultaneously until the retaining
clip snaps back into place and the
DIMM cannot be pushed in any further
to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM.

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

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

• Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules.

Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket

1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock
the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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Unlocked retaining clip

3

Locked Retaining Clip

1

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might
get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

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2.4 Hard disk drives (HDDs)

The system allows you to install up to twelve (12) Serial ATA HDDs via four (4) drive trays that
each support three (3) Serial ATA HDDs. Refer to the succeeding steps to install Serial ATA
HDDs:

1. Lift the drive tray handle and squeeze the drive tray lock, then pull the drive tray.

2. Press the metal stopper to release the drive tray then pull the drive tray completely out
of the drive bay.

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3. Place the drive tray on a flat and stable surface.

4. Prepare your 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDDs.

5. Get four (4) screws from the bundled set of special screws.

6. Attach the screws at the bottom of the Serial ATA HDD that you want to install. Use a
Phillips screwdriver to secure the screws and mind the gap between the bottom of the
HDD and the head of screws.

Mind the gap between the bottom of HDD and the head of screws.

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7. Orient the HDD on top of the HDD drive tray slot in such a way that the HDD’s
connector is aligned with the Serial ATA connector of the HDD slot and the four (4)
HDD bottom screws are matched with the four (4) mini-rails of the HDD slot.

Serial ATA connector

mini-rails

8. Carefully place the Serial ATA HDD on the HDD slot of the drive tray then slide the
HDD towards the SATA connector.

Ensure that the four HDD bottom screws are fitted securely on the mini-rails of the drive
tray HDD slot and the SATA connector is connected properly.

9. Secure the Serial ATA HDD on the drive tray with four (4) flat head screws.

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10. Repeat steps 4—8 to install the other two Serial ATA HDDs.

11. After installing all the Serial ATA HDDs, align and insert the HDD drive tray assembly into the
drive bay until it is securely fitted in place.

• It is recommended to use both hands when performing this step.

•

Two people may be required to perform this step.

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2.5 Installing SSDs

The server have two SSD bays with Hot-Swap support located at the rear panel. The SSD
bays allows you to install up to two 2.5-inch SSDs for additional data storage.

To install an SSD:

1. Press the spring lock to release to
release the tray lever.

spring lock

tray lever

2. Firmly hold the tray lever then pull the drive
tray out of the bay.

3. Release the screws on each side of the
drive tray to release the drive tray metal
beam.

The drive tray metal beam provides
horizontal support to the empty drive
tray and prevents the drive tray from
being bent or deformed.

4. Orient and place the SSD into the tray.
Ensure that the SSD is fitted firmly inside
the drive tray and that the four screws of
the SSD matches the four screw holes of
the drive tray.

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SSD screw hole

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5. Secure the SDD to the drive tray with
four screws that is bundled.

6. Align and insert the drive tray and SSD
assembly into the drive bay until it is
securely fitted in place.

When installed, the SATA connector on
the drive connects to the SATA interface
on the backplane.

7. Repeat steps 1—6 if you want to install the second SSD drive.

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2.6 Expansion slot

2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket

The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you
want to install PCI Express x8 expansion cards.

To install a PCI Express x8 card:

1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to

2. Release the screw that secures the

3. Remove the expansion slot metal

4. Remove the PCIe riser card.

2.1 Chassis cover

section

expansion slot bracket.

Set aside the screw for later use.

bracket.

for details.

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5. Release the screw that secures the
metal bracket cover.

Set aside the screw for later use.

6. Align and insert the PCIe card into the

riser card.

7. Secure the PCIe card into the riser card

with the screw that you removed in step

5. Ensure that the PCIe card fits firmly
into the riser card slot.

8. Align and insert the PCIe riser card and

PCIe card assembly into the PCIe slot on
the motherboard. Ensure that it is seated
firmly in place.

metal cover

metal bracket cover

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9. Secure the PCIe riser card and PCIe
card assembly with the screw that you
removed in step 2.

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2.6.2 Conguringanexpansioncard

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

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

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

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Standard Interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority 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

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

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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 will remove pre-installed components to install
additional devices.

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

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Standard cables connected to the motherboard

1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

3. System fan connector (from system fan to motherboard)

4. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

5. SATA conectors (system default; from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane)

6. System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

7. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

8. SAS connectors (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane)
Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors

9.

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2.8 Removable/optional components

You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing
system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This
section tells how to remove/install the following components:

1. System fans

2. ASUS ASMB7-iKVM (optional)

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

2.8.1 System fans

To uninstall the system fans:

1. Disconnect the system fan cable from
the fan connector on the motherboard.

2. Lift the fan and set aside.

3. Repeat steps 1
fans.

To reinstall the system fans:

1. Align and insert the fan into the fan slot.

—2 to remove the other

2. Ensure that the rubber anchors are fitted neatly on the fan slot notches.

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3. Connect the system fan cable into the fan connector.

3

Rubber anchors

4. Repeat steps 1—2 to install the other fans.

Rubber anchors

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2.8.2 Installing ASMB7 series management board (optional)

Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB7 series management board on your
motherboard.

1. Locate the Baseboard Management
Card header on the motherboard.

2. Orient and press the Management Card
in place.

3. Insert the LAN cable plug to the
LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or
LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for
server management.

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Chapter 3

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

Installation options

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3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide

Your friction rail kit package contains:

• One pair of rack rails

• One pair of fixing latches

• 4 latch screws, 4 rail screws and 4 rail washers (2 more for each buffer)

Rail Washers

Latch screws

Fixing latches

Front end

Rail screws

Rack rails

Rear end

3.1.1 Attachingthexinglatchestotheserver

1. Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server with the four latch screws.

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2. Select a 1U space on the rack where you
want to install the rack rail.

A 1U space is consists of three square

mounting holes with two thin lips on the
top and the bottom.

3. Adjust the rack rail to fit the depth of the
rack.

4. From inside the rack, place the rear rail
hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear
mounting hole, then place the front rail
hook on the bottom thin lip of the front
mounting hole.

5. Secure the front and rear ends of the rail with
two rack screws and washers.

6. Repeat step 3 to 5 to attach the rack rail on
the other side of the rack.

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7. When mounting the server to the rack,
ensure to include the side knots on the
two sides of the server in the rack rail
holders.

Do not install the rail kit in the following situation:

DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the
mounting hole.

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Chapter 4

This chapter includes the motherboard layout
and brief descriptions of the jumpers and
internal connectors.

Motherboard Info

4.1 Motherboard layout

Layout contents

Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)

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

4. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)

5. SFP+12_LED connectors (5-pin LAN34_LED1)

6. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1)

7. Broadcom 10GbE controller setting (3-pin BCM10G_SW1)

8. LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller setting (3 pin SAS_SW1)

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Rear panel connectors Page

1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green) 4-10

2. RJ-45 port for iKVM

3. Video Graphics Adapter port

4. SFP+_LED1

5. SFP+_1

6. SFP+_LED2

7. SFP+_2

8. RJ-45 ports for LAN

9. Location LED

10. Power-on Button

11. Power LED

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2

13. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2

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Internal connectors

1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connector
(7-pin SATA 6Gbps 1-4 connector [Light Blue])
(7-pin SATA 3Gbps 5-6 connector [Black])

2. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS connector [Light Blue])

3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; A-Type USB9)

4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)

5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1)

6. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3,
REAR_FAN1)

7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)

8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)

Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors
(8-1 pin SGPIO2, SGPIO3)

9. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)

10. Hard disk activity connector (4-pin HDLED1)

11. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1)

12. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3)

13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)

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

15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)

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Onboard LEDs Page

1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 4-22

2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)

3. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1)

4. Power LED (+5V_LED)

5. Location LED (LOC_LED1)

6. RLED (RLED1)

7. PCIE Link LED (PCIE_LINKUP1)

8. Data Layer LED (DL_ACTTIVE1)

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4.2 Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear
the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS
RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which
include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

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

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

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

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

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear
the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.

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2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins
1–2 to activate the VGA feature.

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

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN
controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.

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4. RAIDcongurationutilityselection(3-pinRAID_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk
arrays. Place the jumper caps to pins 2–3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology.

5. SFP+12 LED connectors (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1)

These leads are for 10Gb LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED
cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication.

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6. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1)

This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface HDR1.

7. Broadcom 10GbE controller setting (3 pin BCM10G_SW1)

This jumper allows you enable or disable the Broadcom 10Gb chip. The Broadcom 10Gb

chip is a converged controller that enables convergence of all the possible network
communications in a server such as data network. Set to pins 1-2 to enable, otherwise
set to pins 2-3 to disable the Broadcom 10Gb chip.

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8. LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller setting (3 pin SAS_SW1)

This jumper allows you enable or disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller. Set

to pin 1-2 to enable, otherwise set to pin 2-3 to disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID
controller.

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4.3 Internal connectors

1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors

(7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue])

(7-pin SATA 3Gbps_5-6 connector [Black])

Supported by the Intel® C224 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables
for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gbps of data transfer rate.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,
or RAID 5 configuration.

The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed.

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2. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS connector [Light Blue])

Supported by the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller, these connectors are for the
Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gbps of data
transfer rate.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,
or RAID 1E configuration.

3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; A-Type USB9)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors
USB78. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to
480 Mbps connection speed.

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4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)

These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front
or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of
USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for
USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with
USB 2.0.

5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1)

This connector allows you to connect a Thermal sensor cable that is used for temperature
monitoring. Connect the Thermal sensor cable to the connector and place its probe to the
device that you want to check the temperature.

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6. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1)

The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors
on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin
of the connector.

• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside
the system may damage the motherboard components.

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

• All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology.

7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)

These connectors are for the serial COM ports. Connect the serial port module cable
to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the
system chassis.

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8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)

The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO
interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general
purpose data.

Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2, SGPIO3)

The SGPIO 2 and SGPIO 3 connectors are for the LSI 2308 RAID controller.

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9. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)

This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power
supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or
other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.

This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7.

10. Hard disk activity connector (4-pin HDLED1)

This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS
add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS
add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.

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11. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 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.

12. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3)

This 4-pin connector is for 5V power of a certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device
when using an appropriate cable.

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• The SATA DOM power connector is for output power only. It has a maximum output
current of 1A.

• Ensure that the power of the SATA DOM device that you will use is less than 1A.

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13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)

These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

• DO NOT forget to connect the 24-pin, the 8-pin power plugs, and the 4-pin PWR3;
otherwise, the system will not boot up.

• Use of a power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power output is recommended when
configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become
unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version.

• Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your
system.

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

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

1. System power LED (3-pin PLED)

This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power
LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on
the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

2. Message LED (2-pin MLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front
message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate
an abnormal event occurance.

3. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

4. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED
cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from
or written to the HDD.

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5. Power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns
the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS
settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system
is ON turns the system OFF.

6. Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot
without turning off the system power.

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15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)

This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator
LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.

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

These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.

2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1LINK and 2-pin LAN2LINK)

These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

3. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin AUX_CHASSIS)

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 short CASEOPEN and GND pin by jumper cap to
disable the function.

4. Locator LED (2-pin AUX_LOCLED1 and 2-pin AUX_LOCLED2)

These leads are for the Locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the
Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the
Locator button is pressed.

5. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin AUX_BMCLOCBNT)

These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the
state of the system locator.

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4.4 Onboard LEDs

1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1)

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

indicate that the standby mode of 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 (BMC_LED1)

The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB7 is working

normally.

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3. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1)

The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred.

4. Power LED (+5V_LED1)

This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on.

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5. Location LED (LOCLED1)

The Location LED is an onboard LED that ligths up when the Location Button on the front

panel is pressed. This LED helps you visually locate the server among other servers
especially when you are located at the back of the server rack.

6. RLED (RLED1)

This LED lights up to indicate that the LSI 2308 is working properly. If the LED is unlit,

the LSI 2308 is either in fault state or a problem have occurred.

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7. PCIE LINK Status LED (PCIE_LINKUP1)

This LED is for the PCIE link status of the Broadcom 10GbE chip. The unlit LED

indicates the PCIE link status is not established and green LED indicates activity or
operational condition.

8. Data Layer LED (DL_ACTIVE1)

This LED is for the data layer link status of the Broadcom 10GbE chip. If unlit, the

Broadcom 10GbE chip is either in fault state or a problem have occured.

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Chapter 5

This chapter tells how to change the
system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters are also provided.

BIOS setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output
System (BIOS) setup:

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

1.

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

gets corrupted.

ASUS EzFlash

2.

Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk.

BUPDATER

3.

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

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in case
you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the
BUPDATER utility.

5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS
file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

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

RecoveringtheBIOSfromaUSBashdrive

To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive:

1. Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to one USB port on the
system.

2. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery
finished.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause
system boot failure!

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS
website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file.

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5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility

The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without
having to use a DOS-based utility.

Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility.

The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may
not be the same as shown.

To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility:

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

2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the
press <Enter> to enable it.

ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility

Tool menu to select ASUS EzFlash Utility and

Current Platform
Platform : P9D-MH
Version : 0060
Build Date :12/03/2013

FS0

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

System Volume Information <DIR>
P9D-MH Bios <DIR>

P9D-MH Bios

Windows <DIR>

New Platform
Platform : P9D-MH
Version : 0077
Build Date :01/31/2013

<DIR>

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

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS
then press <Enter>.

5. Press <Tab> to switch to the

Folder Info field.

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

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

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

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

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.

5.1.3 BUPDATER utility

The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may
not be the same as shown.

The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable
USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file.

UpdatingtheBIOSle

To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the
motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive.

2. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at
support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier.

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

BUPDATER /i[lename].CAP

where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk
drive, then press <Enter>.

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

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A

PATH:

ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04)

Current CAP Update CAP

BOARD: P9D-MH
VER: 0201
DATE: 12/01/2013

WARNING! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Note

Writing BIOS:

BOARD: P9D-MH
VER: 0202
DATE: 12/09/2013

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

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

4. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

The BIOS update is nished! Please restart your system.

C:\>

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5.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the
provided utility described in section

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>+<Del>,
or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the
system off 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.

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

.

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5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar CongurationeldsMenu items

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BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends
BIOS Version 4.6.5.4
Compliancy UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2
BIOS Version 0206 x64
Build Date 03/15/2013

System Date [Fri 03/15/2013]
System Time [10:10:10]

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Set the Date, Use Tab to
switch between Data
elements.

→←:
↑↓:

Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

General help

Select Screen

Select Item

Navigation keys

5.2.2 Menu bar

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

Main For changing the basic system configuration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Event Logs For changing the event log settings

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing

Security For changing the security settings

Tool For configuring options for special functions

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.

the fan settings

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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 (Advanced, Event Logs, Boot,
Monitor, Security, Tool, and Exit) 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 and press <Enter>.

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PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express

PCI Subsystem Settings

ACPI Settings

Trusted Computing

PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express
Settings.

Settings.

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 Congurationelds

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 and time.

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BIOS InformationBIOS Vendor American Megatrends
BIOS Version 4.6.5.4
Compliancy UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2
BIOS Version 0206 x64
Build Date 03/15/2013

System Date [Fri 03/15/2013]
System Time [10:10:10]

5.3.1 System Date

Allows you to set the system date to [Day mm/dd/yyyy].

Where:

Day = Day of the week

mm = month (numeric value)

dd = day (numeric value)

yyyy = year (numeric value)

5.3.2 System Time

Allows you to set the system time to [hh/mm/ss].

Where:

hh = hour (numeric value)

mm = minutes (numeric value)

ss = seconds (numeric value)

Set the Date, Use Tab to
switch between Data
elements.

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5.4 Advanced menu

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

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values
can cause the system to malfunction.

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CPU Conguration

PCI Subsystem Settings
ACPI Settings

PCH-IO Conguration

Trusted Computing

SATA Conguration

WHEA Conguration
CPU Conguration

Systems Agent (SA) Conguration

PCH-IO Conguration

PCI Subsystem Settings

SATA Conguration
Systems Agent (SA) Conguration

USB Conguration

USB Conguration

TPM

NCT6779D Super IO Conguration

Intel Server Platforms Services

ACPI Settings

Onboard LAN Conguration

WHEA Conguration

MIO Card Conguration

Serial Port Console Redirection

NCT6779D Super IO Conguration

APM

Intel Server Platform Services

Network Stack
Intel RC Drivers Version Details

Onboard LAN Conguration

Serial Port Console Redirection

Runtime Error Logging

APM

Onboard LAN BCM57840S Conguration

Network Stack

Intel RC Drivers Version Detail

PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express

PCI, PCI-X and PCI

Settings.

Express Settings.

Select Screen

→←:

Select Item

↑↓:

Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.

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5.4.1 CPUConguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions.

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Advanced

CPU Conguration

Genuine Intel (R) CPU 0000 @ 2.50GHz
CPU Signature 306c2
Microcode Patch ffff0006
Max CPU Speed 2500 MHz
Min CPU Speed 800 MHz
CPU Speed 2500 MHz
Processor Cores 4
Intel HT Technology Supported
Intel VT-x Technology Supported
Intel SMX Technology Supported
64-bit Supported
EIST Technology Supported
CPU C3 State Supported
CPU C6 State Supported
CPU C7 State Supported

L1 Data Cache 32 kB x 4
L1 Code Cache 32 kB x 4
L2 Cache 256 kB x 4
L3 Cache 8192 kB

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Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing
the Up or Down arrow keys.

To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the
Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page.

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L2 Cache 256 kB x 4
L3 Cache 8192 kB

Hyper-threading [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Inter Virtualization Technology[Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
CPU AES [Enabled]
Boot performance mode [Turbo Performance]
EIST [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Energy Performance [Performance]
CPU C states [Enabled]
Enhanced C1 state [Enabled]
CPU C3 Report [Enabled]
CPU C6 report [Enabled]
CPU C7 report [CPU C7s]
C1 state auto demotion [Enabled]
C3 state auto demotion [Enabled]
Package C State limit [AUTO]
LakeTiny Feature [Disabled]
Intel TXT (LT) Support [Disabled]
ACPI T State [Disabled]

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Enabled for WIndows XP
and Linux (OS optimized

Enabled for Windows XP and

for Hyper-Threading

Linux (OS optimized for

Technology) and Disabled

Hyper-Threading Technology)

for other OS (OS not

and Disabled for other OS

optimized for Hyper-

(OS not optimized for Hyper-

Threading Technology).

Threading Technology).

When Disabled only one

When Disabled only one thread

thread per enabled core is

per enabled core is enabled.

enabled.

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

Enabled for Windows XP and

Enter: Select Item

Linux (OS optimized for

+/-: Change Opt.

Hyper-Threading Technology)

F1: General Help

and Disabled for other OS

F2: Previous Values

(OS not optimized for Hyper-

F5: Optimized Defaults

Threading Technology).

F10: Save & Exit

When Disabled only one thread

ESC: Exit

per enabled core is enabled.

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Hyper-threading [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Active Processor Cores [All]

Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the XD feature that can prevent certain classes of malicious
buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. Configuration options:
[Enabled][Disabled]

Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU AES [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Advance Encryption Standard instructions.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot performance mode [Turbo Performance]

This item allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff.
Configuration options: [Max Non-Turbo Performace] [Max Battery] [Turbo Performance]

EIST [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled]. This allows you to enable or
disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Energy Performance [Performance]

Allows you to optimize between performance and power savings. Configuration options:
[Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Energy] [Energy Efficient]

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CPU C states [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

This following items appears only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled].

Enhanced C1 State [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C3 Report [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C6 Report [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C7 report to OS. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]

C1 state auto demotion [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the demotion of the C3/C6/C7 request
to C1 based on uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

C3 state auto demotion [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the demotion of the C6/C7 request to C3
based on uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

Package C State limit [AUTO]

Allows you set the Package C State limit to AUTO. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3]
C6] [C7] [C7s] [AUTO]

LakeTiny Feature [Disabled]

Allows you enable or disable LakeTiny for C state configuration. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel TXT (LT) Suppot [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TXT (LT) support. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

ACPI T State [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI T state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.4.2 PCH-IOConguration

Allows you to configure PCH parameters.

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Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0
Intel PCH SKU Name C224
Intel PCH Rev ID 04/C1

USB Conguration

USBConguration

Allows you to set the USB Configuration settings.

USB Conguration

settings.

Advanced

USB Conguration

XHCI Mode [Auto]

EHCI1 [Enabled]
EHCI2 [Enabled]

USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled]

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USB Conguration settings

Mode of operation of xHCI
controller.

XHCI Mode [Auto]

Allows you to set the mode of operation of the xHCI controller. Configuration options: [Auto]
[Enabled] [Disabled]

EHCI1 / EHCI2 [Enabled]

Allows you to control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be
enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled]

Allows you to control the disabling of the USB ports (0-13). Configuration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Port #0-#13 Disable [Enabled]

This items only appears when you set the USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control to [Enabled]
This item allows you to control the disabling of each of the USB ports (0-13). Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.4.3 SATAConguration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The
SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA
port.

Advanced

SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

Serial ATA Port 0 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED

Port 0 [Enabled]
Hot Plug [Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]

Serial ATA Port 1 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED

Port 1 [Enabled]
Hot Plug [Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Driver]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]

Serial ATA Port 2 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED

Port 2 [Enabled]
Hot Plug [Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Driver]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]

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Enable or disable SATA
Device.

SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]

SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]

This allows you to choose how SATA controller(s) should operate. Configuration options:
[AHCI] [IDE] [RAID]

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) is a monitor system. When
read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning
messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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Compatible Mode [Disabled]

This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. This item allows you
to enable or disable the Compatible mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]
SATA Mode Selection [IDE]
Compatible Mode [Disabled]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

Serial SATA Port 0 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Serial SATA Port 1 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Serial SATA Port 2 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Serial SATA Port 3 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Serial SATA Port 4 HardDisk (250.0GB)
Software Preserve SUPPORTED
Serial SATA Port 5 ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI
Software Preserve SUPPORTED

Determines how SATA
controller(s) operate.

5.4.4 SystemAgent(SA)Conguration

This allows you to change System Agent parameters.

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System Agent Bridge Name Haswell
System Agent RC Version 1.0.0.0
VT-d Capability Supported

VT-d [Enabled]
Enable NB Card [Disabled]
BDAT ACPI Table Support [Disabled]
VGA Priority [Offboard]

Memory Conguration

Che ck to enable VT-d
function on MCH.

VT-d [Enabled]

This allows you enable or disable the VT-d function on MCH. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]

Enable NB CRID [Disabled]

This allows you enable or disable the NB CRID WorkAround. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]

BDAT ACPI Table Support [Disabled]

This allows you enable or disable the support for the BDAT ACPI table. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]

VGA Priority [Offboard]

This allows you to prioritize between the onboard and offboard video device to be found.
Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard]

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MemoryConguration

This allows you to change memory information settings.

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Memory Information

Memory RC Version 1.0.0.0
Memory Frequency 1067 MHz
Usage Memory 1024 MB (DDR3)
DIMM_A1 Not Present
DIMM_A2 1024 MB (DDR3)
DIMM_A3 Not Present
DIMM_A4 Not Present
CAS Latency (tCL) 7
Minimum delay time
CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) 7
Row Precharge (tRPmin) 7
Active to Precharge (tRASmin) 20

Memory Frequency Limiter [Auto]
Memory Scrambler [Enabled]
Memory Remap [Enabled]
GDXC Support [Disabled]

Maximum Memory
Frequency Selections
in MHz.

Memory Frequency Limiter [Auto]

This allows you to set the memory frequency in MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [1333]
[1600]

Memory Scrambler [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]

Memory Remap [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Remap above 4G. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]

GDXC Support [Disabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the GDXC feature. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]

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5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings

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

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PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.02

PCI 64bit Resources Handling

Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]

PCI Common Settings

Load RT32 Image [Enabled]

PCI Express Settings

PCIE Slot Conguration

Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above
4G Address Space if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration Options:
[Disabled][Enabled]

Load RT32 Image [Enabled]

Allo ws you to ena ble or disab le the RT32 Ima ge Loa di ng. Configura tion Options:
[Disabled][Enabled]

PCI Express Settings

Allows you to change the settings of the PCI Express Devices.

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PCI Express Device Register Setting

PCI Express Device Register Settings

ASPM Support [Disabled]

WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some
PCIE devices to fail

Change PCI Express
Devices Settings.

Set the ASPM Level: Force
L0s

- Force all links to L0s
State
: AUTO - BIOS auto

congure :DISABLE -

Disables ASM

ASPM Support [Disabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable support to Active State Power Management (ASPM).
ASPM is a power management protocol that is used to extend battey life. Configuration
options:

[Disabled] Disables ASMP

[Auto] BIOS auto configure

[Force L0s] Force all links to L0s State

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PCIESlotConguration

Allows you to perform PCIE slot configurations.

Advanced

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PCIE Slot Conguration

PCIE4 Not Present

PCIE4 Option Rom [Enabled]

PCIE5 Not Present

PCIE5 Option Rom [Enabled]

PCIE6 Not Present

PCIE6 Option Rom [Enabled]

Enabled/Disabled PCIE3
Option Rom

PCIE Option Rom 4 - 6 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE slots. Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled]

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5.4.6 USBConguration

This allows you to make changes on the configuration settings of the USB.

Advanced

USB Conguration

USB Devices
1 Mouse, 2 Hubs

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
USB3.0 Support [Enabled]
XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]
Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]

USB hardware delays and time-outs:

USB transfer time-out [20 sec]
Device reset time-out [20 sec]
Device power-up delay [Auto]

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Enables Legacy USB
support. AUTO option
disables legacy
support if no USB
devices are connected.
DISABLE option will
keep USB devices
available only for
EFI applications.

The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the
item shows None.

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows
the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller
legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

USB3.0 Support [Enabled]

Enables or disables the USB3.0 (XHCI) controller support. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

This functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

This functions as a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]

This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for
the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

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USB transfer time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Configuration options:

[1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec]

Device reset time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration options:

[10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec]

Device power-up delay [Auto]

This allows you to set the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to
the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

5.4.7 TPM

Advanced

Conguration

TPM Support [Disable]

Current Status Information
NO Security Device Found

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Enables or Disables BIOS
support for security
device.O.S. will not
show Security Device. TCG
EFI protocol and INT1A
interface will not be
available.

Security Device Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

5.4.8 ACPI Settings

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ACPI Settings

Enable Hibernation [Enabled]
ACPI Sleep State [Both S1 and S3 avai...]

Enable Hibernation [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Hibernation feature (OS/S4 sleep state).

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ACPI Sleep State [Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from]

Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep state. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled]

[S1 only (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 only (Suspend to RAM)]

[Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from]

Enables or Disables
System ability to
Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep
State). This option may
not be effective with
some OS.

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5.4.9 WHEA Support

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WHEA Support [Enabled]

Enables or disable
Windows Hardware Error
Architecture.

WHEA [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.4.10 NCT6779DSuperIOConguration

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NCT6779D Super IO Conguration

Serial Port 1 Conguration
Serial Port 2 Conguration

SerialPort1/2Conguration

The sub-items in this menu allows you to set the parameters of the Serial Port 1 (COM1) and
the Serial Port 2 (COM2).

Serial Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM 1/2). Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]

Change Settings [Auto]

This item only appears when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled]. This item allows you to
select the serial port base address. Configuration options:
[Auto]
[IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=3F8h: IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
[IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
[IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
[IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
[IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]

Set Parameters of
Serial Port 1 (COM1)

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5.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services

This item displays the information of the Intel Server Platform Services configured in the
system.

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Intel Sever Platform Services Conguration
ME BIOS Interface Ver : 1.0

SPS Version 3.0.4.162

ME FW Status Value : 0xf0345

ME FW State : SPS ME FW Active

ME FW Operation State : M0 without UMA

ME FW Error Code : No Error

ME NM FW Status Value : 0x80000001

BIOS Booting Mode : Power Optimized Mode

Cores Disabled : 0

ME FW SKU Information : Node Manager

End-of-POST Status : EOP disabled in POST

5.4.12 OnboardLANConguration

This item allows you to change the enable or disable the onboard BCM57840S LAN.

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Onboard LAN Conguration

INTEL I210 LAN1 MAC: 00:E0:18:10:18:E8
INTEL I210 LAN2 MAC: 00:E0:18:10:18:E9

INTEL I210 LAN1 Enable [Enabled]
INTEL I210 LAN1 OpROM [PXE]
INTEL I210 LAN2 Enable [Enabled]
INTEL I210 LAN2 OpROM [PXE]

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INTEL I210 LAN Disable/
Enable

INTEL I210 LAN1 - LAN2 Enable [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the INTEL I210 LAN function in the system. Configuration
Options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

INTEL I210 LAN1 - LAN2 OpROM [PXE]

Allows you to launch the INTEL I210 LAN OpROM. Configuration Options: [Disabled] [PXE]
[iSCSI]

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5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection

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COM1

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Console Redirection Settings

COM2

Console Redirection [Enabled]

Console Redirection Settings

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/
Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Console Redirection Settings

COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled/Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

The Console Redirection Settings becomes configurable when Console Redirection is
set to [Enabled].

COM1/COM2 Console Redirection Settings

The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is
using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Allows you to set the terminal type.
[VT100] ASCII char set.
[VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, among others
[VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes
[ANSI] Extended ASCII char set

Bits per second [57600]

Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long
or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400]
[57600] [115200]

Data Bits [8]

Allows you to set the data bits. Configuration options: [7] [8]

Parity [None]

Allows you to select the parity bit. A parity bit is sent with the data bits to detect transmission
errors. Configuration options: [None] [Even] [Odd] [Mark] [Space]

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]

Co ns ol e Re direc ti on
Enable or Disable.

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Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]

Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving
buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty,
a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send
start/stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS]

VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]

This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Recorder Mode [Disabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the Recorded mode to capture Terminal data.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Resolution 100x31 [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the extended terminal resolution. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24]

This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS.
Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25]

Putty Keypad [VT100]

This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty. Configuration options:
[VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400]

Redirection After BIOS POST [Bootloader]

This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection.
Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader]

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management

Services (EMS) Settings

The following items only appears when you set the Console Redirection to [Enabled].

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]

Allows remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration
options: [COM1] [COM2]

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Allows you to set the terminal type for out-of-band management. Configuration options:
[VT100] ASCII char set.
[VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et.
[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] [57600] [115200]

Flow Control [None]

Allows you to set the flow control to prevent data loss from buffer overflow. Configuration options:
[None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]

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5.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support

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Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled]

Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

5.4.15 APM

Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.

Advanced

Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]
Power On By PCIE [Disabled]
EuP Ready [Disabled]

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Specify what state
to go to when power
is re-applied after
a power failure (G3
state).

Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]

Allows you to set the state the system will go to after an AC power loss. Configuration options:
[Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Power On By PCIE [Disabled]

This allows you to enable or diasble the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

EUP Ready [Disabled]

This item allows you to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for EuP requirement.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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5.4.16 OnboardLANBCM57840SConguration

Allows you to configure the onboard LAN BCM57840S.

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Onboard LAN BCM57840S Conguration

BCM57840S LAN Enable [Enabled]
BCM57840S LAN OpROM [PXE]

BCM57840S LAN Enable/
Disable

BCM57840S LAN Enable [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard BCM57840S LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]

BCM57840S LAN OpROM [PXE]

Allows you to disable BCM57840S LAN OpROM or select between iSCSI or PXE. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]

5.4.17 Network Stack

Advanced

Network stack [Disable]

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Enable/Disable the
network stack (Pxe
and UEFI)

Network stack [Disable]

Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Network stack [Enabled]

The following items only appears when you set Network Stack to

[Enabled].

Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be

created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be

created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

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5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail

This item displays the Version String for the Intel RC Drivers.

Advanced

Intel CPU RC Version 1.0.0.0
Memory RC Version 1.0.0.0
Intel SA RC Version 1.0.0.0
Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0

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5.5 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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Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit

Change Smbios Event Log Settings
View Smbios Event Log
View System Event Log

Change Smbios Event Log Settings

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Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit

Enabling/Disabling Options

Smbios Event Log [Enabled]

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log [No]
When Log is Full [Do Nothing]

NOTE: All values changed here do not take effect
until computer is restarted.

Event Logs

Event Logs

Press <Enter> to change
the Smbios Event Log

conguration.

Change this to enable
or disable all features
of Smbios Event Logging
during boot.

Smbios Event Log [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable all features of Smbios event logging during boot.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Erase Event Log [No]

This item only appears when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to
select the options for erasing Smbios event log. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset]
[Yes, Every reset]

When Log is Full [Do Nothing]

This item only appears when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to
select the options for reaction when the event logs are full. Configuration options:
[Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]

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