Asus RS620SA-E10-RS12 User’s Manual

RS620SA-E10

2U Rackmount Server User Guide

E16899 First Edition September 2020

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Contents

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

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

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

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

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

1.4 Front panel features ...................................................................................1-5

1.5 Rear panel features .................................................................................... 1-6

1.6 Internal features ......................................................................................... 1-7

1.7 LED information ......................................................................................... 1-8

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................1-8

1.7.2 Storage device status LED..........................................................1-9

1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ......................................................................1-9

1.7.4 Q-Code table .............................................................................1-10

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket ....................2-9

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

2.5 Expansion slot ..........................................................................................2-11

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card..................................2-12

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card .................................................2-14

2.5.3 Installing Mezzanine cards ........................................................2-15

2.5.4 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ......................................................2-18

2.6 Removable/optional components ...........................................................2-20

2.6.1 System fans ..............................................................................2-20

2.6.2 Redundant power supply module..............................................2-22

2.7 Cable management .................................................................................. 2-23

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Chapter 3: Installation Options

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

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

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

Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

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

4.1.1 Layout contents ...........................................................................4-3

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

4.3 Internal connectors .................................................................................... 4-7

4.4 Internal LEDs ............................................................................................ 4-10

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contents

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

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

5.5.2 PSP Firmware Versions ............................................................5-12

5.5.3 APM Configuration ....................................................................5-12

5.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration ......................................................5-13

5.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................5-14

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

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

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

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

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

5.5.11 SATA Configuration .................................................................. 5-22

5.5.12 NVMe Configuration .................................................................. 5-22

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

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

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

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

5.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-29

5.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 5-30

5.10 Save & Exit menu ..................................................................................... 5-31

5.11 AMD CBS menu ........................................................................................ 5-32

5.11.1 CPU Common Options.............................................................. 5-32

5.11.2 DF Common Options ................................................................ 5-34

5.11.3 UMC Common Option ............................................................... 5-36

5.11.4 NBIO Common Options ............................................................ 5-41

5.11.5 NTB Common Options .............................................................. 5-45

5.12 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 5-46

5.12.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-46

5.12.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-47

5.13 Server Mgmt menu ................................................................................... 5-48

Contents

Chapter 6: Driver Installation

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

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

6.2.1 Drivers menu tab .........................................................................6-3

6.2.2 Utilities menu tab.........................................................................6-3

6.2.3 Manual menu ..............................................................................6-4

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

6.4 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Network Connections .........................6-6

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

Appendix

KRPH-U8 block diagram ......................................................................................... A-2

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

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-7

Safety information

Electrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

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

Operation Safety

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

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

• Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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

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Restricted Access Location

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

• Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be taken.

• Access is through the use of a TOOL, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

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.

Heavy System

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

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About this guide

Audience

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

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

2. Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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

3. Chapter 3: Installation Options

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

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

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

5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

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

6. Chapter 6: Driver Installation

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

Conventions

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

DANGER/WARNING:

complete a task.

CAUTION:

trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT:

NOTE:

Information to prevent damage to the components when

Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Italics

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

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

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

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

Command

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 press the enclosed key.

or Return key.

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

Means that you must type the command exactly as

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

format A:/S

References

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

1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide

This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information.

2. ASUS websites

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

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name

Chassis

Motherboard

Component

Accessories

Optional Items

RS620SA-E10-RS12

ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis

ASUS KRPH-U8 Server Board

2 x 2200W/3000W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply

12 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch Storage Device Trays

4 x System Fans

2 x Rear Midplane Board (MP4LE-D-R2HC-PL1)

2 x Front Midplane Board (MP2LE-D-R2HC-PL1)

6 x Converter Board (CB8LX12G-R2H-B)

6 x Rear PCIe Riser Card (RG16L-R2HC-A/B/C)

6 x M.2 Riser Card (RG4RG4L-M2X2-R2HC)

1 x Power Connection Board (PSB-R2HC-PL2)

2 x Front Panel Board (FPB-R2HC-R/L-PL2)

1 x Backplane Board (BP12LE12G-25-R2HC)

1 x Support DVD

1 x Bag of Screws

6 x CPU Heatsink

2 x AC Power Cable

1 x Friction Rail Kit

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

1.2 Serial number label

The product’s serial number contains 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx and printed on the sticker at the server's front cover.

The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from the ASUS Technical Support team.

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1.3 System specifications

The ASUS RS620SA-E10 Series feature the ASUS KRPH-U8 server board. The server supports AMD EPYC™ Rome Processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name RS620SA-E10-RS12

Motherboard

Processor Support

Core Logic

Memory

Expansion Slots

Disk Controller

Storage Bays

M.2 (NGFF) Support

Networking

Graphic

Remote Management

KRPH-U8

Per Node: 1 x Socket

AMD EPYC™ Rome Processors

System on Chip (SoC)

Per Node:

8 x DDR4 3200/2933/2666 RDIMM/LR-DIMM/LR-DIMM 3DS

Per Node:

1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 link), LP, HL

1 x OCP Mezzanine 3.0 (Gen4 x16 link)

Internal SATA/SAS converter board

Broadcom (LSI) SAS3008

Per Node:

2 x 2.5” 15mm hot-swap storage bays

(2 x SATA/SAS or 2 x NVMe supported)

Per Node:

2 x M.2 Gen4 x4 link, up to 22110 (PCIe & SATA supported)

Per Node:

1 x 1GbE LAN (i210 Chipset)

1 x Management Port (AST2500)

Aspeed AST2500 64MB

ASUS Control Center (ASWM Enterprise 2.0)

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

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I/O Ports (per Node):

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

1 x VGA port

1 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN port

1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN port

Switch/LED (per Node):

1 x Power switch/LED

I/O ports, Switches, and LEDs

Security Options

Out of Band

Management Solution

OS Support

Regulatory Compliance

Dimension (Depth x Width x Height)

Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & storage device not included)

Gross Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & storage device not included, packing included)

Power Supply (different configuration by region)

Environment

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Remote Hardware

Software

1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED

1 x Message LED

1 x Location switch/LED

Switch/LED (front panel):

4 x Power switch/LED (Node 1-4 only)

4 x Message LED (Node 1-4 only)

4 x LAN LED (Node 1-4 only)

6 x Location switch/LED

TPM 2.0 Header

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

ASUS Control Center (Classic)

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

BSMI, CE, FCC(Class A)

846.2 mm x 444 mm x 88 mm (2U)

36.99 Kg

46.68 Kg

2 x 2200W/3000W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply

Rating: 200-240Vac, 12.6A (x2), 47-63Hz

Rating: 220-240Vac, 15.5A (x2), 50/60Hz

Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C

Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C

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

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1.4 Front panel features

Refer to section 1.7 LED information for the LED descriptions.

RS620SA-E10-RS12

Front panel LEDs & buttons

Node 6

Front panel LEDs & buttons

handle

Node

Node 5

VGA portMgmt LAN port*

Gigabit LAN port

12 x 2.5” Storage Bays

Power button Q-Code LED

USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

• * This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only.

• The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.

• Refer to the Q-Code table for details.

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1.5 Rear panel features

RS620SA-E10-RS12

Redundant power supply Node 4

Node 3 Node 1

Node

Gigabit LAN port

Node 2

VGA portMgmt LAN port*

Power button Q-Code LED

USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

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• * This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only.

• The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.

• Refer to the Q-Code table for details.

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. Redundant Power supply

2. ASUS KRPH-U8 Server Board (Node 1-4)

3. System fans

4. Backplane Board (BP12LE12G-25-R2HC)

5. 12 x 2.5” storage device trays

6. Front panel (hidden)

7. ASUS KRPH-U8 Server Board (Node 5-6)

The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.

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

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

ASUS RS620SA-E10-RS12

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

WARNING

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

Node 2

Power button

Node 2

Message LED

Node 1

Message LED

Node 1

Power button

Node 2 Location button

Node 2 LAN LED

Node 5 Location button

Node 1 LAN LED

Node 1 Location button

Node 4

Power button

Node 4

Message LED

Node 3

Message LED

Node 3

Power button

LED Icon Display status Description

Power LED ON System power ON

Message LED

OFF System is normal; no incoming event

ON A hardware monitor event is indicated

OFF No LAN connection

LAN LED

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data

ON LAN connection is present

ON Location switch is pressed

Location LED

OFF

Normal status (Press the location button again to turn off)

Node 4 Location button

Node 4 LAN LED

Node 6 Location button

Node 3 LAN LED

Node 3 Location button

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1.7.2 Storage device status LED

Red LED

Green LED

Storage Device LED Description

Status (RED)

Activity (GREEN)

ON Storage device has failed

Blinking RAID rebuilding or locating

ON Storage device power ON

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

OFF Storage device not found

1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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1.7.4 Q-Code table

Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

SEC Start up

PSP Boot

Security Phase

PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes)

0x01 Progress First post code 0x02 Progress Load BSP microcode 0x03 Progress Perform early platform Initialization 0x04 Progress Set cache as ram for PEI phase 0x05 Progress Establish Stack 0x06 Progress CPU Early Initialization 0x00 Error General - Success 0x01 Error Generic Error Code 0x02 Error Generic Memory Error 0x03 Error Buffer Overflow 0x04 Error Invalid Parameter(s) 0x05 Error Invalid Data Length 0x06 Error Data Alignment Error 0x07 Error Null Pointer Error 0x08 Error Unsupported Function 0x09 Error Invalid Service ID 0x0A Error Invalid Address 0x0B Error Out of Resource Error 0x0C Error Timeout 0x0D Error data abort exception 0x0E Error prefetch abort exception 0x0F Error Out of Boundary Condition Reached 0x10 Error Data corruption 0x11 Error Invalid command 0x12 Error The package type provided by BR is incorrect 0x13 Error Failed to retrieve FW header during FW validation 0x14 Error Key size not supported 0x15 Error Agesa0 verification error 0x16 Error SMU FW verification error 0x17 Error OEM SINGING KEY verification error 0x18 Error Generic FW Validation error 0x19 Error RSA operation fail - bootloader 0x1A Error CCP Passthrough operation failed - internal status 0x1B Error AES operation fail 0x1C Error CCP state save failed 0x1D Error CCP state restore failed 0x1E Error SHA256 operation fail - internal status 0x1F Error ZLib Decompression operation fail 0x20 Error HMAC-SHA256 operation fail - internal status 0x21 Error Booted from boot source not recognized by PSP 0x22 Error PSP directory entry not found 0x23 Error PSP failed to set the write enable latch 0x24 Error PSP timed out because spirom took too long 0x25 Error Cannot find BIOS directory 0x26 Error SpiRom is not valid 0x27 Error slave die has different security state from master 0x28 Error SMI interface init failure 0x29 Error SMI interface generic error 0x2A Error invalid die ID executes MCM related function 0x2B Error invalid MCM configuration table read from bootrom 0x2C Error Valid boot mode wasn't detected 0x2D Error NVStorage init failure 0x2E Error NVStorage generic error 0x2F Error MCM 'error' to indicate slave has more data to send 0x30 Error MCM error if data size exceeds 32B 0x31 Error Invalid client id for SVC MCM call 0x32 Error MCM slave status register contains bad bits 0x33 Error MCM call was made in a single die environment 0x34 Error PSP secure mapped to invalid segment (should be 0x400_0000) 0x35 Error No physical x86 cores were found on die 0x36 Error Insufficient space for secure OS (range of free SRAM to SVC stack base) 0x37 Error SYSHUB mapping memory target type is not supported 0x38 Error Attempt to unmap permanently mapped TLB to PSP secure region

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Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

PSP Boot

PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes)

0x39 Error Unable to map an SMN address to AXI space 0x3A Error Unable to map a SYSHUB address to AXI space 0x3B Error The count of CCXs or cores provided by bootrom is not consistent 0x3C Error Uncompressed image size doesn't match value in compressed header 0x3D Error Compressed option used in case where not supported 0x3E Error Fuse info on all dies don't match 0x3F Error PSP sent message to SMU; SMU reported an error 0x40 Error Function RunPostX86ReleaseUnitTests failed in memcmp() 0x41 Error Interface between PSP to SMU not available. 0x42 Error Timer wait parameter too large 0x43 Error Test harness module reported an error 0x44 Error x86 wrote C2PMSG_0 interrupting PSP 0x45 Error A write to an L3 register failed 0x46 Error Mini-BL 0x47 Error Mini-BL CCP HMAC Unit-test failed 0x48 Error Potential stack corruption in jump to Mini BL 0x49 Error Error in Validate and Loading AGESA APOB SVC call 0x4A Error Correct fuse bits for DIAG_BL loading not set 0x4B Error The UmcProgramKeys() function was not called by AGESA 0x4C Error Secure unlock error 0x4D Error Syshub register programming mismatch during readback 0x4E Error Family ID in MP0_SFUSE_SEC[7:3] not correct 0x4F Error An operation was invoked that can only be performed by the GM 0x50 Error Failed to acquire host controller semaphore to claim ownership of SMB 0x51 Error Timed out waiting for host to complete pending transactions 0x52 Error Timed out waiting for slave to complete pending transactions 0x53 Error Unable to kill current transaction on host 0x54 Error One of: Illegal command 0x55 Error An SMBus transaction collision detected 0x56 Error Transaction failed to be started or processed by host 0x57 Error An unsolicited SMBus interrupt was received 0x58 Error An attempt to send an unsupported PSP-SMU message was made 0x59 Error An error/data corruption detected on response from SMU for sent msg 0x5A Error MCM Steady-state unit test failed 0x5B Error S3 Enter failed 0x5C Error AGESA BL did not set PSP SMU reserved addresses via SVC call 0x5E Error CcxSecBisiEn not set in fuse RAM 0x5F Error Received an unexpected result 0x60 Error VMG Storage Init failed 0x61 Error Failure in mbedTLS user app 0x62 Error An error occured whilst attempting to SMN map a fuse register 0x63 Error Fuse burn sequence/operation failed due to internal SOC error 0x64 Error Fuse sense operation timed out 0x65 Error Fuse burn sequence/operation timed out waiting for burn done 0x66 Error Failure status indicating that the given SecureOS has been 0x67 Error This PSP FW was revoked

0x68 Error

0x69 Error The BIOS OEM public key of the BIOS was revoked for this platform 0x6A Error PSP level 2 directory not match expected value. 0x6B Error BIOS level 2 directory not match expected value.

0x6C Error

0x6D Error Generic error indicating the CCP HAL initialization failed 0x94 Error Knoll failed to idle correctly after being reset 0x95 Error Bad status returned by I2CKnollCheck 0x96 Error NACK to general call (no device on Knoll I2C bus) 0x97 Error Null pointer passed to I2CKnollCheck 0x98 Error Invalid device-ID found during Knoll authentication 0x99 Error Error during Knoll/Prom key derivation 0x9A Error Null pointer passed to Crypto function 0x9B Error Error in checksum from wrapped Knoll/Prom keys 0x9C Error Knoll returned an invalid response to a command 0x9D Error Bootloader failed in Knoll Send Command function 0x9E Error No Knoll device found by verifying MAC

The platform model/vendor id fuse is not matching the BIOS public key token

HVB validation failure for BIOS RTM volume (OEM public/signature failed to validate).

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Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

PSP Boot

PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post Codes)

0xA0 Progress Bootloader successfully entered C Main 0xA1 Progress Master initialized C2P / slave waited for master to init C2P 0xA2 Progress HMAC key successfully derived 0xA3 Progress Master got Boot Mode and sent boot mode to all slaves 0xA4 Progress SpiRom successfully initialized 0xA5 Progress BIOS Directory successfully read from SPI to SRAM 0xA6 Progress Early unlock check 0xA7 Progress Inline Aes key successfully derived 0xA8 Progress Inline-AES key programming is done 0xA9 Progress Inline-AES key wrapper derivation is done 0xAA Progress Bootloader successfully loaded HW IP configuration values 0xAB Progress Bootloader successfully programmed MBAT table 0xAC Progress Bootloader successfully loaded SMU FW 0xAD Progress PSP and SMU configured WAFL 0xAE Progress User mode test harness completed successfully 0xAF Progress Bootloader loaded Agesa0 from SpiRom 0xB0 Progress AGESA phase has completed 0xB1 Progress RunPostDramTrainingTests() completed successfully 0xB2 Progress SMU FW Successfully loaded to SMU Secure DRAM 0xB3 Progress Sent all required boot time messages to SMU 0xB4 Progress Validated and ran Security Gasket binary 0xB5 Progress UMC Keys generated and programmed 0xB6 Progress Inline AES key wrapper stored in DRAM 0xB7 Progress Completed FW Validation step 0xB8 Progress Completed FW Validation step 0xB9 Progress BIOS copy from SPI to DRAM complete 0xBA Progress Completed FW Validation step 0xBB Progress BIOS load process fully complete 0xBC Progress Bootloader successfully release x86 0xBD Progress Early Secure Debug completed 0xBE Progress GetFWVersion command received from BIOS is completed 0xBF Progress SMIInfo command received from BIOS is completed 0xC0 Progress Successfully entered WarmBootResume() 0xC1 Progress Successfully copied SecureOS image to SRAM 0xC2 Progress Successfully copied trustlets to PSP Secure Memory 0xC3 Progress About to jump to Secure OS (SBL about to copy and jump) 0xC4 Progress Successfully restored CCP and UMC state on S3 resume 0xC5 Progress PSP SRAM HMAC validated by Mini BL 0xC6 Progress About to jump to <t-base in Mini BL 0xC7 Progress VMG ECDH unit test started 0xC8 Progress VMG ECDH unit test passed 0xC9 Progress VMG ECC CDH primitive unit test started 0xCA Progress VMG ECC CDH primitive unit test passed 0xCB Progress VMG SP800-108 KDF-CTR HMAC unit test started 0xCC Progress VMG SP800-108 KDF-CTR HMAC unit test passed 0xCD Progress VMG LAUNCH_* test started 0xCE Progress VMG LAUNCH_* test passed 0xCF Progress MP1 has been taken out of reset 0xD0 Progress PSP and SMU Reserved Addresses correct 0xD1 Progress Reached Naples steady-state WFI loop 0xD2 Progress Knoll device successfully initialized 0xD3 Progress 32-byte RandOut successfully returned from Knoll 0xD4 Progress 32-byte MAC successfully received from Knoll. 0xD5 Progress Knoll device verified successfully 0xD6 Progress Done enabling power for Knoll 0xD7 Progress Enter recovery mode due to trustlet validation fail. 0xD8 Progress Enter recovery mode due to OS validation fail. 0xD9 Progress Enter recovery mode due to OEM public key not found.

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Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

PEI(Pre-EFI Initialization) phase

Quick VGA

Normal boot

DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase

BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase

Operating system phase

0x10 Progress PEI Core Entry 0x11 Progress PEI cache as ram CPU initial 0x15 Progress NB Initialization before installed memory 0x19 Progress SB Initialization before installed memory 0x32 Progress CPU POST-Memory Initialization 0x33 Progress CPU Cache Initialization 0x34 Progress Application Processor(s) (AP) Initialization 0x35 Progress BSP Selection 0x36 Progress CPU Initialization 0x37 Progress Pre-memory NB Initialization 0x3B Progress Pre-memory SB Initialization 0x4F Progress DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) 0x60 Progress DXE Core Started 0x61 Progress DXE NVRAM Initialization 0x62 Progress SB run-time Initialization 0x63 Progress CPU DXE Initialization 0x68 Progress PCI HB Initialization 0x69 Progress NB DXE Initialization 0x6A Progress NB DXE SMM Initialization 0x70 Progress SB DXE Initialization 0x71 Progress SB DXE SMM Initialization 0x72 Progress SB DEVICES Initialization 0x78 Progress ACPI Module Initialization 0x79 Progress CSM Initialization 0xD0 Progress CPU PM Structure Initialization 0x90 Progress BDS started 0x91 Progress Connect device event 0x92 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x93 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x94 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x95 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x96 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x97 Progress Console outout connect event 0x98 Progress Console input connect event 0x99 Progress AMI Super IO start 0x9A Progress AMI USB Driver Initialization 0x9B Progress AMI USB Driver Initialization 0x9C Progress AMI USB Driver Initialization 0x9D Progress AMI USB Driver Initialization 0xb2 Progress Legacy Option ROM Initialization 0xb3 Progress Reset system 0xb4 Progress USB hotplug 0xb6 Progress NVRAM clean up 0xb7 Progress NVRAM configuration reset 0xA0 Progress IDE, AHCI Initialization 0xA1 Progress IDE, AHCI Initialization 0xA2 Progress IDE, AHCI Initialization 0xA3 Progress IDE, AHCI Initialization 0x00~0xFF Progress Wait BMC ready 0xA8 Progress BIOS Setup Utility password verify 0xA9 Progress BIOS Setup Utility start 0xAB Progress BIOS Setup Utility input wait 0xAD Progress Ready to boot event 0xAE Progress Legacy boot event 0xAA Progress APIC mode 0xAC Progress PIC mode

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Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Hardware Information

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

2.1 Chassis cover

To remove the rear cover:

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

2. Press the cover latches down on both sides of the rear cover.

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

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket SP3 designed for the AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket SP3.

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

2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink

To install a CPU:

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

2. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Chassis cover

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3. Loosen each screw one by one in the sequence shown on the socket to open the load plate.

4. Slightly lift open the rail frame.

Load plate

Rail frame

External cap

5. Slide the external cap out of the rail frame.

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6. Slide the carrier frame with CPU into the rail frame, then remove the PnP cap.

The carrier frame with CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the carrier frame with CPU into the rail frame.

Carrier frame with CPU

PnP cap

7. Gently push the rail frame just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU socket.

Carrier frame with CPU

Rail frame

8. Close the load plate just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU, then secure each screw one by one in the sequence shown on the socket to completely secure the load plate.

The load plate screws are T20 models. A torque value of 14 lbf-in is recommended.

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9. 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 in a diagonal sequence to completely secure the heatsink.

The heatsink screws are T20 models. A torque value of 14 lbf-in is recommended.

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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with 8 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets:

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2.3.2 Memory Configurations

You may install 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB RDIMMs into the DIMM sockets. If you are not sure on which slots to install the DIMMS, you can use the recommended memory configuration in this section for reference.

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

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

Single CPU configuration

A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1

1 DIMM

2 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

8 DIMMs

• • • • • • • •

•

• •

• • • •

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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket

Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the

DIMM notch

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 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.

Unlocked retaining clip

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

Locked Retaining Clip

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

2.3.4 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.

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 Storage devices

The system supports twelve (12) 2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices. The storage device installed on the storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS/ NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane.

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

1. Press the spring lock.

2. Pull the tray lever outwards to remove the storage device tray out of the bay.

3. Place the storage device tray on a flat and stable surface.

4. Remove the two screws and the metal beam.

5. Prepare the 2.5” storage device and the bundled set of screws.

6. Place the 2.5” storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws.

7. Push the storage device tray all the way into the depth of the bay until the tray lever and spring lock click and secure the storage device tray in place.

8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other 2.5” storage devices.

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2.5 Expansion slot

The barebone server supports one PCIe slot and one OCP Mezzanine slot on board (per Node).

Riser card

OCP Mezzanine

Riser card

Riser card supports PCIe Gen4 x16.

PCIe slot Operation mode

PCIE1 x16

OCP Mezzanine slot

OCP Mezzanine slot supports PCIe Gen4 x16.

PCIe slot Operation mode

OCP Mezzanine x16

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2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card

To install an expansion card to the riser card:

1. Remove the two screws that secure the riser card bracket to the chassis.

2. Remove the riser card bracket.

3. Remove the screw from the metal cover (A), then remove the metal cover (B) from the riser card bracket.

Metal cover

4. Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card (A), then secure the expansion card with the screw (B).

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5. Install the riser card bracket and the PCIE expansion card assembly into the PCIE_HSDCON1 slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card is firmly seated in place.

6. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the two screws removed in step 1.

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2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card

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

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 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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2.5.3 Installing Mezzanine cards

To install a Mezzanine card:

1. Locate the Mezzanine card connector on your motherboard.

2. Remove the screw from the metal cover (A), then remove the metal cover (B) from the chassis.

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3. Prepare the Mezzanine card.

4. Insert the golden connector of the Mezzanine card into the OCP connector on the motherboard.

Hot plug not supported, please complete this step before G3 state.

5. Secure the Mezzanine card with the mounted screw.

6. (Optional) Secure the Mezzanine card to the chassis with the bundled screws.

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To replace a Mezzanine card:

1. Loosen the mounted screw (A), then remove the Mezzanine card (B) from the motherboard.

Hot plug not supported, please complete this step before G3 state.

2. Prepare the replacement Mezzanine card.

3. Insert the golden connector of the replacement Mezzanine card into the OCP connector on the motherboard.

4. Secure the replacement Mezzanine card with the mounted screw.

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2.5.4 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards

To install an M.2 (NGFF) card:

1. Remove the screw securing the M.2 riser card to the chassis.

2. Remove the M.2 riser card.

3. Remove the top screw and the stand screw from the M.2 rise card.

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

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5. Prepare the M.2 card.

6. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector on the M.2 riser card (A).

Ensure that the golden connector

of the M.2 card is inserted firmly in place and that the screw hole on the M.2 card matches the stand screw on the M.2 riser card.

7. Secure the M.2 card to the M.2 riser card with the top screw removed in step 3 (B).

8. Install the M.2 riser card to the M.2 slot on the motherboard (C).

9. Secure the M.2 riser card to the chassis with the screw removed in step 1.

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2.6 Removable/optional components

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

1. System fans

2. Redundant power supply module

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

You may need to remove previously installed component or factory shipped components when installing optional components.

2.6.1 System fans

To remove the system fans:

1. Locate the fans you want to replace.

2. Remove the cable.

3. Remove the fan.

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4. Replace the fan with the same model and size.

5. Connect the cable that you removed in step 2.

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

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2.6.2 Redundant power supply module

To replace a failed redundant power supply module:

1. Lift up the power supply module lever.

2. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch.

3. Pull the power supply module out of the system chassis.

4. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis then push it inwards until the latch locks into place.

PSU latch

Module lever

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2.7 Cable management

You can use the built-in cable sled to manage the cables of the system. Refer to the following steps on how to manage the cables.

1. From the rear panel, press the latch (A) and then hold the cable sled to pull it out of the chassis (B).

Ensure to press the latch and hold the cable sled at the same time to prevent damage.

2. Press down the bracket latch (A) to release the sled bracket.

3. Push the sled bracket out of the cable sled (B).

4. Pass the cables through the cable fastener as shown.

5. Turn the cable sled upside down in the orientation as shown.

6. Pass the cables through the cable fasteners as shown.

cable sled

latch

sled bracket

cable fastener

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7. Reinstall the sled bracket that you removed in step 3.

8. From the rear panel, push the cable sled into the chassis with the UP letter facing upwards.

9. Pass the cables through the cable fasteners before the entire cable sled is pushed into the chassis.

10. Place all extended cables inside the cable sled.

11. Push the cable sled into the chassis until the latch locks in place.

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12. From the front panel, press down the latch to release the cable sled.

13. Pull the cable sled out of the chassis.

14. Press down the bracket latch (A) to release the sled bracket.

15. Push the sled bracket out of the cable sled (B).

16. Pull out the cables until the length of the protruding cables is approximately 8 cm.

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17. Reinstall the sled bracket that you removed in step 15.

18. Push the cable sled into the chassis. The length of the protruding cables is approximately 16 cm.

19. Connect the cables to the corresponding ports.

16cm

20. Place all extended and unused cables inside the cable sled.

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Chapter 3: Installation Options

Installation Options

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

3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit

The tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the server rack without the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server.

The tool-less rail kit package includes:

Set of screws

Fixing latches

Rail components (screws included)

Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws

Tool-less rack rail

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3.2 Installing the tool-less rack rail

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

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

The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details.

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

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

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

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

5. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole on the rack post. Extend the rack rail, if necessary.

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

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

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

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

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

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3.3 Rail kit dimensions

43.6mm

900mm

589mm

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Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

Motherboard Information

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

4.1 Motherboard layout

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4.1.1 Layout contents

Internal connectors / Sockets / Jumpers / LEDs Page

1. DMLAN setting 4-5

2. BMC Setting 4-5

3. Serial port connector 4-7

4. TPM connector 4-7

5. VGA connector 4-8

6. LANNCSI setting 4-6

7. Clear RTC RAM 4-4

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

9. Power connector 4-8

10. BMC LED 4-10

11. Standby Power LED 4-10

12. Message LED 4-11

13. Location LED 4-11

14. M.2 slot 4-9

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4.2 Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM

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. DMLAN setting

This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0).

3. BMC Setting

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the ASMB9.

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4. LANNCSI setting

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

5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.

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4.3 Internal connectors

1. Trusted Platform Module connector

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

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

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

2. Serial port connector

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

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3. VGA connector

This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.

4. Power connector

This power connector connects to the Mid Plane.

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5. M.2 slot

This socket allows you to install M.2 SSD devices.

The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.

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4.4 Internal LEDs

1. BMC LED

The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB9 is working normally.

• The heartbeat LED functions only when you enable the ASUS ASMB9.

• Every time after the AC power is replugged, you have to wait for about 30 seconds for the system to power up.

2. Standby Power LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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3. Message LED

This onboard LED lights up to orange when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated.

4. Location LED

This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack.

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Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup

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

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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

1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

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

gets corrupted.

2. ASUS EzFlash

Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk.

3. BUPDATER

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

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

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

5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

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

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

Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive

To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive:

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

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

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

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

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5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility

The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility:

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

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

Press <Enter>.

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Platform : KRPH-U8 Version : 0305 Build date: 07/10/2020

FS0 FS1

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

Current Platform

Platform : Version : Build date:

New Platform

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

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

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

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

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

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5.1.3 BUPDATER utility

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

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

Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility:

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

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

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

BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP

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

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

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

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Platform : KRPH-U8 Version : 0305 Build date: 07/10/2020

Current Platform

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

5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system.

C:\>

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5.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip.

The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press <F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

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

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5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar Configuration fieldsMenu items

5.2.2 Menu bar

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

Main For changing the basic system configuration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Chipset For changing the chipset settings

Security For changing the security settings

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

Tool For configuring options for special functions

Save & Exit For selecting the exit options

AMD CBS For configuring AMD CBS settings

Event Logs For changing the event log settings

Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings

General help

Navigation keys

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

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5.2.3 Menu items

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

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

5.2.4 Submenu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item then press <Enter>.

5.2.5 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

5.2.6 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

5.2.7 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not userconfigurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.

5.2.8 Pop-up window

Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.

5.2.9 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up / Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

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5.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, and language settings.

5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

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5.4 Performance Tuning menu

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

Optimized Performance Setting [Default]

Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios.

[Default] Default settings.

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

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

benchmark type from the >> list.

workload type from the >> list.

Configuration options: [Peak Frequency Optimized] - Applies settings with performance and

power consumption balance. Recommended for users that need higher performance.

[Latency Optimized] - Applies settings with low latency results. Recommended for latency-sensitive users.

[Power Efficient Optimized] - Applies settings with power efficiency. Recommended for general users.

[HPC] - Applies settings with optimized compute capability. Recommend for traditional HPC applications.

Core Optimizer and Engine Boost appear only when you set Optimized Performance Setting to [Default] or [By Benchmark].

Core Optimizer [Disabled]

Enable this item to keep the processor operating at the turbo frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Linux support may vary by version of the OS.

Engine Boost [Disabled]

Enable this item to boost the CPU's frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Overclocking [Disabled]

Enable this item to increase the CPU’s clock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Operate with an ambient temperature of 25oC or lower for optimized performance.

Please note that overclocking might cause component damage or system crashes, which may reduce the lifespan of the system and the CPU. Use this tool at your own risk.

5.5 Advanced menu

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

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

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5.5.1 Trusted Computing

Configuration

Security Device Support [Enable]

Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

5.5.2 PSP Firmware Versions

This page displays the PSP firmware versions.

5.5.3 APM Configuration

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

Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

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Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and

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

5.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration

Onboard I210 LAN Configuration

Intel I210 LAN1

LAN Enable

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

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

ROM Type [PXE]

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]

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5.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1/COM2

Console Redirection [Disabled]

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

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

Console Redirection Settings

These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.

Terminal Type [ANSI]

Allows you to set the terminal type.

[VT100] ASCII char set.

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

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

[ANSI] Extended ASCII char set.

Bits per second [115200]

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

Data Bits [8]

Configuration options: [7] [8]

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Parity [None]

A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection.

[None] None

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

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

[Mark] parity bit is always 1

[Space] parity bit is always 0

Stop Bits [1]

Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2]

Flow Control [None]

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

VT–UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]

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

Recorder Mode [Disabled]

With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Resolution 100x31 [Enabled]

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

Putty Keypad [VT100]

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

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Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Redirection COM Port [COM1]

Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Resolution [80x24]

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

Redirection After POST [Always Enable]

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

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

Console Redirection [Disabled]

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

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

Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Terminal Type [VT–UTF8]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT–UTF8] [ANSI]

Bits per second [115200]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200]

Flow Control [None]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]

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5.5.6 CPU Configuration

This page displays the CPU node information.

SVM Mode [Enable]

This item allows you enable or disable CPU Virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable]

SMEE [Enable]

This item allows you to enable or disable control secure memory encryption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable]

Node 0 Information

This item allows you to view memory information related to Node 0.

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5.5.7 PCI Subsystem Settings

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

VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

This option enables or disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Above 4G Decoding [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SR-IOV Support [Enabled]

This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BME DMA Mitigation [Disabled]

This allows you to enable or disable re-enabling Bus Master Attribute disabled during Pci enumeration for PCI Bridges after SMM locked. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCIE OPROM Slot Options

PCIE1 Slot OPROM [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable the OPROM of the PCIe slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

MEZZ1 Slot OPROM [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable the OPROM of the Mezzanine slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.5.8 USB Configuration

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]

XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]

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

Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]

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

USB hardware delays and time-outs

USB transfer time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to select time-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec]

Device reset time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to select time-out value for USB mass storage device Start Unit command. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec]

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Device power-up delay [Auto]

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

Mass Storage Devices

Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM]

5.5.9 Network Stack Configuration

Network Stack [Disabled]

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

The following item appears only when Network stack is set to [Enabled].

Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PXE boot wait time [0]

Set the wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 5.

Media detect count [1]

Set the number of times presence of media will be checked. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 50.

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5.5.10 CSM Configuration

CSM Support [Disabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when CSM Support is set to [Enabled].

GateA20 Active [Upon Request]

This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always]

Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]

This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]

[Immediate] Execute the trap right away.

[Postponed] Execute the trap during legacy boot.

HDD Connection Order [Adjust]

This option allows you to select the HDD Connection Order. Some OS require HDD handles to be adjusted. Configuration options: [Adjust] [Keep]

Boot Option filter [UEFI and Legacy]

This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]

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Network / Storage / Video [Legacy]

This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE / Storage / Video OpROM. Configuration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI] [Legacy]

Other PCI devices [Legacy]

This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. Configuration options: [UEFI] [Legacy]

5.5.11 SATA Configuration

This page will display the SATA controller and drive information.

5.5.12 NVMe Configuration

This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information.

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5.5.13 AMD Mem Configuration Status

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

5.5.14 iSCSI Configuration

Allows you to configure the iSCSI parameters.

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5.6 Chipset menu

The Chipset menu items allow you to change the Chipset settings.

PCIe Link Training Type [1 Step]

This item allows you to select PCIe Link Training in 1 or 2 steps. Configuration options: [1 Step] [2 Step]

PCIe Compliance Mode [Off]

This item allows you to turn the PCIe Compliance Mode on or off.

North Bridge

Memory Configuration

Socket 0 Information

This item displays the memory information on Socket 0.

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5.7 Security menu

This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state.

Administrator Password

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

4. Confirm the password when prompted.

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password.

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User Password

To set a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

To change a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

4. Confirm the password when prompted.

To clear a user password:

1. Select the Clear User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. Select Yes from the Warning message window then press <Enter>.

Secure Boot

This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.

Secure Boot [Disabled]

Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled platform Key (EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Secure Boot Mode [Custom]

Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector. Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom]

Restore Factory Keys

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

Reset to Setup Mode

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

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Key Management

This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page.

Factory Key Provision [Enabled]

Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Restore Factory keys

This item will install all Factory Default keys.

Reset to Setup Mode

This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.

Export Secure Boot Variables

This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No.

Enroll Efi Image

This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Configuration options: [Set New] [Append]

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Device Guard Ready

Remove ‘UEFI CA’ from DB

Remove Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB.

Restore DB defaults

Restore DB variable to factory defaults.

Platform Key (PK)

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

Key Exchange Keys / Authorized Signatures / Forbidden Signatures

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

Authorized TimeStamps / OsRecovery Signatures

Configuration options: [Update] [Append]

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5.8 Boot menu

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

Setup Prompt Timeout [1]

Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.

Bootup NumLock State [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [On] [Off]

Quiet Boot [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Quiet Boot option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot Option Priorities

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears.

• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST.

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5.9 Tool menu

The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

IPMI HWM

Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor.

Start ASUS EzFlash

Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details.

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5.10 Save & Exit menu

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

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Discard Changes and Exit

Exit system setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes and Reset

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

Save Changes

Save changes done so far to any of the setup options.

Discard Changes

Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options.

Restore Defaults

Restore/load default values for all the setup options.

Boot Override

These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.

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5.11 AMD CBS menu

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

5.11.1 CPU Common Options

Prefetcher settings

L1 Stream HW Prefetcher [Auto]

This item allows you to enable or disable L1 Stream HW Prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto]

L2 Stream HW Prefetcher [Auto]

This item allows you to enable or disable L2 Stream HW Prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto]

Core Watchdog

Core Watchdog Timer Enable [Auto]

This item allows you to enable or disable CPU Watchdog Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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