Asus RS704DA-E6/PS4 User Manual

RS700DA-E6/PS4 RS704DA-E6/PS4
1U Rackmount Server User Guide
E6166
Second Edition (V2) October 2010
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Systemspecications ................................................................. 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 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .......................................................... 1-8
1.7.3 HDD status LED .............................................................. 1-9
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct .......................... 2-6
2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-7
2.3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-7
2.3.2 Memory Congurations ................................................... 2-8
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-10
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-10
2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-11
2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................ 2-13
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ... 2-13
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-14
2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-15
2.7 Removable/optional components ............................................. 2-16
2.7.1 Replacing system fans .................................................. 2-16
2.7.2 Replacing power supply units ....................................... 2-17
2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) 2-18
2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID Card (optional) ......... 2-19
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Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Installing friction rail kit items .................................................... 3-2
3.1.1 Attaching the xing latches to the server ........................ 3-2
3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails .................................................... 3-3
3.1.3 Mounting the server to the rack ...................................... 3-4
3.2 Installing optional ball-bearing rail kit items ............................. 3-5
3.2.1 Attaching the rails to the server ...................................... 3-5
3.2.2 Attaching the rack rails .................................................... 3-6
3.2.3 Mounting the server to the rack ...................................... 3-7
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-6
4.3 Connectors ................................................................................. 4-11
4.3.1 Rear panel connectors ...................................................4-11
4.3.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 4-12
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 BUPDATER utility............................................................ 5-3
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-5
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 Navigation keys ............................................................... 5-7
5.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 5-8
5.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 5-8
5.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 5-8
5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 5-8
5.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 5-8
5.2.9 General help ................................................................... 5-8
5.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 5-9
5.3.1 System Time ................................................................... 5-9
5.3.2 System Date ................................................................... 5-9
5.3.3 SATA1—6 ........................................................................ 5-9
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5.3.4 Storage Conguration ....................................................5-11
5.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 5-12
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-14
5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-14
5.4.2 Chipset Conguration ................................................... 5-16
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 5-23
5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-24
5.4.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 5-25
5.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-26
5.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 5-28
5.6.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ....................................... 5-28
5.6.2 APM Conguration ........................................................ 5-28
5.6.3 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-29
5.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-31
5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-31
5.7.2 Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives ................................ 5-31
5.7.3 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-32
5.7.4 Security ......................................................................... 5-33
5.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 5-35
5.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-36
Chapter6: RAIDconguration
6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................ 6-2
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................ 6-3
6.2 FastBuild Utility ............................................................................ 6-4
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................ 6-5
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set .......................................................6-11
6.2.3 Viewing the Drive Assignment....................................... 6-13
6.2.4 Viewing the Controller Conguration............................. 6-14
Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 7-2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 7-4
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7.2 ATI SM Bus controller driver installation ................................. 7-14
7.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-15
7.4 Display driver installation ......................................................... 7-19
7.5 Mellanox ConnectX QDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver
installation (For RS704DA-E6/PS4 only) .................................. 7-22
7.5.1 Windows operating system ........................................... 7-22
7.5.2
7.6 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-29
7.6.1 Running the support DVD ............................................. 7-29
7.6.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 7-29
7.6.3 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-30
7.6.4 Make disk menu ............................................................ 7-30
7.6.5 Contact information ....................................................... 7-30
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS .............................7-26
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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
A 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 modications 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, contact a qualied service technician or your dealer. 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 service.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only.
Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the
server package.
Before using the server, make sure 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.

About this guide

Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at
least basic knowledge of conguring 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 specications.
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 the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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 make sure 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 server, including sections on front panel and rear panel
specications.
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Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.
Model Name RS700DA-E6/PS4 RS704DA-E6/PS4
Chassis ASUS R12C 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard 2 x ASUS KGNH-D16 Server Board 2 x ASUS KGMH-D16/QDR Server
Component 1 x 1400W Easy Swap Single Power Supply
Accessories 1 x RS700DA-E6/PS4, RS704DA-E6/PS4 User’s Guide
Optional Items
* ASUS System Web-based Management ** The Mellanox driver is included in the motherboard support DVD or in an individual driver disc,
depending on the shipping sequence. This is subjected to change without notice.
4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD trays (by region) 1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane (ASUS BP4LX-R12C) 2 x PCI Riser Card (ASUS RE16R-R12B) 2 x Front I/O Board (ASUS FPB-AR14) 1 x Power Supply Power Distribution Board (ASUS PDB-R12C) 8 x System Fans (40mm x 56mm)
1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide 1 x RS700DA-E6/PS4, RS704DA-E6/PS4 Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x Mellanox driver disc (RS704DA-E6/PS4 only**) 1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable 1 x Friction Rail Kit
CPU Heatsink (by region)
ASUS ASMB4-iKVM Remote management card ASUS PIKE Riser Card (RE16R-R12B-PIKE)
ASUS PIKE RAID Card Anti-virus Software CD
Semi-ball Bearing Rail Kit
Board
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as the gure 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.
RS700DA-E6/PS4
xxS0xxxxxxxx
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1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS700DA-E6/PS4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KGNH-D16 server board. The ASUS RS704DA-E6/PS4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KGMH-D16/QDR server board. The servers support
AMD® Socket G34 (LGA1944) Opteron™ 6100 series processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name RS700DA-E6/PS4 RS704DA-E6/PS4
Processor / System Bus
Core Logic
Total Slots
Memory
Expansion Slots
Storage
HDD Bays
Networking LAN
Graphic VGA
Capacity
Memory Type
Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots
Slot Type
SATA Controller
SAS Controller
I = internal A or S will be hot-swappable
2 x Socket G34 (LGA1944) per Node
8/12 Core AMD® Opteron™ 6100 Series (up to ACP: 85W)
HyperTransport™ Technology 3.0, 6.4 GT/s per link (dual
link)
- AMD® SR5650
- AMD® SP5100
16 DIMMs per Node (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMMs per CPU)
Maximum up to 256GB (RDIMM) per Node Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM) per Node
DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333 UDIMM with ECC / non-ECC DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333 RDIMM
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB (RDIMM) 1GB, 2GB and 4GB (UDIMM)
1 per Node
1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x16 link) (Low prole / HL) per Node AMD SP5100: 6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports
PROMISE® RAID (for Linux/Windows, supports RAID 0,1,
10, 5)
Optional:
ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card* ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card* ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card* ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card* * Must installed on the optional ASUS PIKE Riser Card
2 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD Bays per Node (Total 4 x 3.5” HDD
in 1U)
2 x Intel® 82574L PCIe GbE LAN + 1 x Mgmt
LAN per Node
Aspeed AST2050 8MB
(continued on the next page)
- AMD® SR5670
- AMD® SP5100
- Inniband MT25408B0­ FCC-QIS
2 x Intel® 82574L PCIe GbE LAN + 1 x Mgmt
LAN per Node 1 x Single Port Mellanox
ConnectX QDR InniteBand with QSFP
interface
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Model Name
Onboard I/O
OS Support
Anti-virus Software
Management Solution
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD
not inclu ded) Power Supply Power Rating
Environment
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Out of Band Remote Hardware
Software
RS700DA-E6/PS4 RS704DA-E6/PS4
Per Node:
- 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB4-iKVM)
- 3 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 1, Rear x 2)
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x Internal A-type USB
Port
Windows® Server 2008 R2 Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32 / 64-bit (Subject to change without any notice)
Optional CA® eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software
Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support
ASUS ASWM 2.0 712mm x 444mm x 43.6mm (1U)
18 Kg
1400W (80+) Single Power Supply (Gold-Level) 100–140Vac/180–240Vac, 13.5–9.5A/9.5–7.0A, 50–60Hz Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C
Non operation temperature: -40°C–70°C Non operation humidity: 20%–90% ( Non-condensing)
Per Node:
- 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB4-iKVM)
- 3 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 1, Rear x 2)
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x Internal A-type USB
Port
- 1 x QSFP Port
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1.4 Front panel features

The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible
features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB port for each
Node are located on the front panel.
Rack screw
USB port
HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED LAN1 LED
Message LED
Refer to section
Hot-swap HDD bays
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
Power button Power LED Location switch Location LED Reset button
for the LED descriptions.
Hot-swap HDD bays
USB port
HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED LAN1 LED
Message LED
Rack screw
Power button Power LED Location switch Location LED Reset button
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.
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1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The I/O shields with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also placed in the real panel.
The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel
if the motherboards are not present.
LAN port 1
LAN port 3*
LAN port 2
(RS704DA-E6/PS4 only)
USB ports
InniBandport
VGA port
Serial port
Expansion card slot
Power supply fan
Power cord connector
LAN port 1
LAN port 3*
LAN port 2
USB ports
(RS704DA-E6/PS4 only)
VGA port
Serial port
InniBandport
Expansion card slot
* These ports are for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller cards only.
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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
1. Power supply and power
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8
10
9
10
fan
2. PCI Express x16 slot Riser
Cards (at x16 link)
3. ASUS KGHN-D16 server board (RS700DA-E6/PS4); ASUS KGMH-D16/QDR server board (RS704DA-E6/ PS4)
4. System fans
5. SATA/SAS backplane
(hidden)
6/7. Hot-swap HDD tray 1/2—
Connect to SATA port 1/2 of
Left-System.
8/9. Hot-swap HDD tray 3/4—
Connect to SATA port 1/2 of
Right-System.
10. Front I/O boards (hidden)
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.
A protection lm is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the protection lm before turning on the system for proper heat
dissipation.
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk or a optical disc.
*WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
Power LED
Message LED Location LED
LED Icon
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED
Message LED
Location LED
LAN LEDs
Display
Description
status
OFF No activity
Blinking Read/write data into the HDD
OFF System is normal; no incoming event
1. Without ASMB4-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated
ON
2. With ASMB4-iKVM installed: a hardware monitor event is
indicated
OFF Normal status
Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to
ON
turn off)
OFF No LAN connection
Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data
ON LAN connection is present

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
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1.7.3 HDD status LED

HDD Power / Fail Status LED (Green/Red)
HDD Activity LED (Green)
LED LED Status Description
Green Light ON Power ON (Detection HDD Present)
HDD Power / Fail Status LED
HDD Activity LED Green Blinking Data Read / Write to HDD
Red Light ON
Green / Red Blinking
OFF HDD Not Found
RAID HDD Failed (HDD plug-in ready but detection error)
RAID Rebuilding
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Chapter 2
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
ASUS RS700DA-E6/PS4, RS704DA-E6/PS4
Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover

Removing the rear cover
1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis.
Thumbscrews
2. Remove the front side screws, and then rmly hold the cover and slide
it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.
Front side screw
3. Lift the cover from the chassis.
4. To recover the rear cover, reverse step 1 to 3.
A protection lm is pre-attached
to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the
protection lm before turning
on the system for proper heat dissipation.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-2

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1944 Socket designed for
the AMD® Opteron™ 6100 series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package.
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/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 1944.
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 towards you and
the load lever is on your left.
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2. Press the load lever with your
thumb (A), then move it to the left
(B) until it is released from the
retention tab.
Retention tab
A
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100º angle.
5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
6. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-right corner of the socket,
and then t the socket alignment key
into the CPU notch.
B
Load lever
Load plate
4
5
Gold triangle mark
PnP cap
3
The CPU ts in only one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the
socket and damaging the CPU!
Alignment keys
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7. Close the load plate (A), then push
the load lever (B) until it snaps into
the retention tab.
Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step.
A
B
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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct

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 Philips (cross) 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.
A
B
B
A
Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.
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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
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2.3.2 MemoryCongurations
You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8GB and 16GB registered DDR3 DIMMs or 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB ECC/non-ECC, unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section.
Memory population table
For UDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks)
CPU1Conguration
A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 – 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs 8 DIMMs
CPU1+2Conguration
A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 10 DIMMs 12 DIMMs 14 DIMMs 16 DIMMs
For RDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks & Quad Ranks)
CPU1Conguration
A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 – 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs 8 DIMMs
CPU1+2Conguration
A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 10 DIMMs 12 DIMMs 14 DIMMs 16 DIMMs
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Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
For CPU1, install DIMMs to the blue slots in the order of: DIMM_A2 -> DIMM_C2 -> DIMM_B2 -> DIMM_D2. For CPU1+CPU2, install DIMMs to the blue slots in the order of: DIMM_A2 -> DIMM_E2 -> DIMM_C2 -> DIMM_G2.
For Quad Rank DIMMs, when installing less than or equal to four DIMMs, install them to the blue slots in the order of: DIMM_A2 -> DIMM_C2 -> DIMM_B2 -> DIMM_D2. For CPU1+CPU2, install DIMMs to the blue slots in the order of: DIMM_A2 -> DIMM_E2 -> DIMM_C2 -> DIMM_G2.
For Quad Rank DIMMs, when installing more than four DIMMs, install them to the blue slots in the order of: DIMM_A2 -> DIMM_C2 -> DIMM_B2
-> DIMM_D2 -> DIMM_A1 -> DIMM_C1 -> DIMM_B1 -> DIMM_D1. For CPU1+CPU2, install them to the blue slots in the order of: DIMM_A2
-> DIMM_E2 -> DIMM_C2 -> DIMM_G2 -> DIMM_B2 -> DIMM_F2 -> DIMM_D2 -> DIMM_H2 -> DIMM_A1 -> DIMM_E1 -> DIMM_C1 -> DIMM_G1 -> DIMM_B1 -> DIMM_F1 -> DIMM_D1 -> DIMM_H1.
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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM

Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts 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.

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM

DIMM notch
DIMM slot key
1
2
Unlocked retaining clip
3
Locked Retaining Clip
1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the
socket.
2
1
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2.4 Hard disk drives

The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via the SATAII/SAS backplane.
To install a hot-swap SATAII/SAS HDD:
1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.
2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull
the drive tray out of the bay.
spring lock
3. Take note of the drive tray holes.
Each side has three holes to t
different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive.
4. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive
on the tray, then secure it with four screws.
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5. Carefully insert the drive tray and
push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.
When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/
SAS interface on the backplane.
6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge.
7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATAII/SAS drive.
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2.5 Expansion slot

2.5.1 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 x16 expansion cards.
To install a PCI Express x16 card
1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, and then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.
2. Place the riser card bracket on a at and stable surface, and then
remove the screw from the slot bay.
PCI Express x16 slot
3. Install a PCI Express x16 card to the bracket as shown, and then secure the card with a screw.
4. Press the riser card bracket until
the golden connectors completely
t the slot and the bracket aligns
with the rear panel.
5. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if
applicable.
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2.5.2 Conguringanexpansioncard
After installing the expansion card, congure 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
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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2.6 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.
6
5 7
2
5 7
2
1
1
3
Pre-connected system cables
1. 20-pin proprietary power connector (from power supply to motherboard)
2. 4-pin proprietary power connector (from motherboard to backplane board)
3. System fan connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3 and FRNT_FAN4 to system fans)
4. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board via backplane board)
5. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board via backplane board)
6. SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATAII/SAS backplane board)
7. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board via backplane board)
3
4
3
3
1
3
3
4
3
3
6
1
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2.7 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. Power supply units
3. ASUS ASMB4-iKVM (optional)
4 ASUS PIKE Riser card (optional)
Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.

2.7.1 Replacing 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 then set aside.
3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the
other system fans.
To reinstall the system fans
1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The
airow directional arrow on the
fan side should point towards the system rear panel.
2. Connect the system fan cable to the
fan connector on the motherboard.
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3. Recover the rear cover. Press down gently on the location above the system fans to ensure proper fan installation, as shown in the
right gure.

2.7.2 Replacing power supply units

Follow the steps below to replace the failed power supply unit (PSU).
To remove the failed PSU
1. Lift up the PSU lever.
2. Hold the PSU lever and press the
PSU latch.
3. Firmly pull the failed PSU out of the server chassis.
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2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional)

Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 series management board on
your motherboard.
1. Locate the BMC_FW1 header on
the motherboard.
2. Orient and press the ASMB4
management card in place.
3. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN3 port for server management.
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2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID Card (optional)

Follow the steps below to install the optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card to the ASUS PIKE riser card.
1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.
2. Locate the two screws on the riser
card bracket, then remove the screws from the bracket.
3. Locate the two screw holes on the PIKE riser card.
4. For PIKE 1064E RAID card, secure
the riser card to the bracket with
two screws. For PIKE 1078, 2008 and 2008/IMR cards, secure only
one screw as shown in the right
gure.
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5. Align and insert the golden ngers
of the PIKE SAS RAID card into the card slot on the PIKE raiser card. Ensure the card is completely
seated on the slot. For PIKE 1078, 2008 and 2008/IMR cards, ensure
the heatsink latch is completely hooked to the edge of the card slot.
6. For PIKE 1078, 2008 and 2008/
IMR cards, secure the PIKE card through the screw hole of the riser card to the card bracket.
7. For PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card, snap the i Button into the i Button
slot on the PIKE raiser card.
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8. Connect the SGPIO cable (pre-
installed to the barebone server) to
the SGPIO connector on the PIKE
Riser card.
9. Remove the SATA/SAS cables from
the onboard SATA1–2 connectors.
10. Connect the SATA/SAS cables to the SAS1–2 connectors on the
PIKE riser card.
11. Align the riser card bracket to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.
12. Press the riser card bracket until the golden ngers completely t the
slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel.
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Chapter 3
This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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Installation options

3.1 Installing friction rail kit items

Your friction rail kit package contains:
Two pairs of rack rails (for the rack)
Nut-and-bolt type screws and one pair of server latches
Nuts and screws Front rack rails Rear rack rails
3.1.1 Attachingthexinglatchestotheserver
Refer to the image below for the locations to attach the two xing latches to the two
sides of the server with four screws.
Fixing latch
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3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails

To attach the rack rails
1. Place the two front rail rack joints into the rear rail rack slots, as shown in the
following gure.
2. Attach the front and rear rail racks with eight screws and nuts, as shown in the following gure. Do not secure the screws too tight so that you can still
adjust the length of the rack rails to meet the depth of the server rack.
Front rail rackRear rail rack
Front rail rack joints
Rear rail rack slots
3. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you want to install the barebone server.
4. Measure the depth of the rack to determine the length of the rack rails.
5. Adjust the rack rail to ensure that it ts the rack.
6. Position the rack rail to the 1U space on the rack. Ensure that the front end of the rack rail goes to the front of the rack space.
7. Secure the front end of the rail with two rack screws, as shown in the
right gure.
8. Secure the rear end of the rail with two rack screws, as shown in the
right gure.
9. Fasten the eight screw you secure
in step 2, as shown in the right gure.
10. Repeat steps 6 to 9 to assemble
and attach the rack rail on the other side.
9
8
7
8
9
7
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3.1.3 Mounting the server to the rack

To mount the server to the rack
1. Place the server on the rack rails, and then push the server all the way to the depth of the rack.
2. Tighten the two rack screws to
secure the server in place.
To uninstall the server from the rack
1. Loosen the rack screws that secured the server to the rack.
2. Pull the server from the rack.
Remember to press the latches on both sides to release the server from the rack.
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3.2 Installing optional ball-bearing rail kit items

Your optional ball-bearing rail kit package contains:
two pair of server rails (for the server)
two pairs of rack rails (for the rack)
Nut-and-bolt type screws
Rack railsFront endRear endNuts and screws

3.2.1 Attaching the rails to the server

To attach the server rails:
1. Attach the front end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the three hooks to the holes on the rail. Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it locks in place.
2. Secure the front end of the server
rail to the side of the chassis with one screw.
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3. Attach the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the three hooks to the holes on the rail. Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it locks in place.
4. Secure the rear end of the server
rail to the side of the chassis with one screw.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to attach the second server rail to the other side of the
chassis.

3.2.2 Attaching the rack rails

To attach the rack rails:
1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you want to install the barebone server.
2. Install the nuts on the holes of the 1U space on the rack front.
3. Install the nuts on the holes of the 1U space on the corresponding rack rear.
4. Measure the depth of the rack to determine the length of the rack rails.
5. Measure the rack rail when assembled to ensure that it ts the rack.
6. Position the rack rail to the 1U space on the rack. Ensure that the front end of the rack rail goes to the front of the rack space.
7. Secure the front end of the rail with two rack screws.
8. Secure the rear end of the rail with two rack screws.
9. Repeat steps 5 to 8 to assemble
and attach the second rack rail.
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3.2.3 Mounting the server to the rack

To mount the server to the rack:
1. Align the server rails with the rack rails, then push the server all the way to the depth of the rack.
2. Tighten the two rack screws to
secure the server in place.
To uninstall the server from the rack:
1. Loosen the rack screws that secured the server to the rack.
2. Pull the server from the rack.
Remember to press the latches on both sides to release the server from the rack.
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Chapter 4
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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Motherboard Info

4.1 Motherboard layout

KGNH-D16 (For RS700DA-E6/PS4)
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KGMH-D16/QDR (For RS704DA-E6/PS4)
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Layout contents
Jumpers Page
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)
3. DDR3 voltage control setting
(4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2)
4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)
5. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS)
6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)
7. IPMI setting (3-pin IPMI_SEL1)
Rear panel connectors Page
1. RJ-45 port for iKVM 4-11
2. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 4-11
3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4-11
4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 4-11
5. InniBand (QSFP) 4-11
6. Video Graphics Adapter port 4-11
7. Location LED 4-11
8. Serial (COM1) port 4-11
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Internal connectors Page
1. Serial ATA connectors
(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6)
2. USB connectors (5-1 pin USB3, A-Type USB4)
3. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1, TR2)
4. Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4)
5. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1)
6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (8-1 pin SGPIO1, SGPIO2)
7. BMC header (BMC_FW1)
8. Power Supply SMBus connectors (6-1 pin JP1; JP2)
9. Proprietary power connectors
(20-pin PWR1, 20-pin PWR2, 4-pin PWR3)
10. HDD status indicator header (9-1 pin HSATAT1)
11. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
12. Internal VGA Header (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1)
13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)
14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
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4-13
4-13
4-14
4-15
4-15
4-16
4-16
4-17
4-18
4-18
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4.2 Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (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. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2)
These jumpers allow you to adjust the DIMM voltage. Use LVDDR3_SEL1
to adjust the DIMM voltage for CPU 1, and use LVDDR3_SEL2 to adjust the DIMM voltage for CPU 2. Set to pins 1–2 to select +1.5V BIOS control, pins 2– 3 to select Force +1.2V, or pins 3–4 to select Force +1.35V .
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4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)
These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel
®
Intel
82574LGigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN
feature.
5. Chassis intrusion connector (2 pin CHASSIS)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.
By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with
a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.
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6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)
This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it
becomes corrupted.
To update the BIOS:
1. Prepare a USB ash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the
motherboard.
2. Set the jumper to pins 2–3.
3. Insert the USB ash and turn on the system to update the BIOS.
4. Shut down the system.
5. Set the jumper back to pins 1–2.
6. Turn on the system.
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7. IPMI setting (3-pin IPMI_SEL1)
This jumper allows you to use the IPMI feature through the dedicated LAN
or share LAN. Place the jumper caps on pins 1–2 if you want to use IPMI
through the dedicated LAN (default). Or you can place the jumper caps on
pins 2–3 to use IPMI through the shared LAN.
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4.3 Connectors

4.3.1 Rear panel connectors

1. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you install ASMB4
management card.
2. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
SPEED
LED
5. InniBand(QSFP).
(KGMH-D16/QDR only)
This port allows connection with
a QSFP cable to an InniBand switch.
6. Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-
compatible devices.
7. Location LED. This LED lights up for you to conveniently locate the system
in error.
8. Serial (COM1) port. This 9-pin communication port is for pointing devices or
other serial devices.
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4.3.2 Internal connectors

1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6)
Supported by the AMD SP5100 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 300 Mb/s
of data transfer rate.
The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed.
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2. USB connectors (5-1 pin USB3; A-Type USB4)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB3, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
3. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1, TR2)
These connectors are for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices, which you want to monitor temperature.
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4. Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA–1.75 A (21W max.) or a total of 1.4A–7A (84W max.) at +12V. 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. Insufcient
air ow 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.
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5. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1)
This is a low pin count interface used to plug in the LPC debug card.
6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (8-1 pin SGPIO1, SGPIO2)
This connector connects to the SGPIO connector on the SATA HDD
backplane.
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7. BMC header (BMC_FW1)
The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server
Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4).
8. Power Supply SMBus connectors (6-1 pin JP1; JP2)
These connectors allow 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.
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9. Proprietary power connectors (20-pin PWR1, 20-pin PWR2, 4-pin PWR3)
These connectors are for Proprietary power supply plugs. The power supply
plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Orient the connectors and push down rmly until they completely t.
The 4-pin EZ_PLUG is designed for hard disk drives power supply. DO NOT connect other 4-pin power connectors of the power supply unit (PSU) to this
connector.
Connect either one of the 20-pin power connectors to boot up the system.
Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when
conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
USE THE PROPRIETARY POWER SUPPLY ONLY; otherwise you may
damage the motherboard. Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system.
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10. HDD status indicator header (9-1 pin HSATAT1)
This connector is for the indicators at the back panel. The indicator lights up when the corresponding SATA hard disk functions abnormally.
11. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
This connector is used to connect to a hard disk drive active LED connector on the SCSI or RAID card.
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12. Internal VGA Header (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1)
This connector is used to connect an internal VGA output connector.
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13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-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 LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)
These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
3. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin 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 LOCATORLED1 and 2-pin LOCATORLED2)
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/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN)
These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator.
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14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
System power LED (3-pin PLED)
This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
Message LED (2-pin MLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the
front message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance.
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDDLED)
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 ashes when data is
read from or written to the HDD.
Proprietary 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.
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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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.
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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:
1.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
2.
BUPDATER utility
(Updates the BIOS using a USB ash disk.)
(Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB
ash disk drive.)
3.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
(To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB ash
disk drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable
disk drive
motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility.
in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
USB ash

5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 2
1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.
2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the
and press <Enter> to enable it.
Or, press <Alt> + <F2> during the POST to enable EZ Flash 2.
menu to select
Tools
EZ Flash 2
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V5.16
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A
Current ROM
BOARD: KGNH-D16 VER: 0204 DATE: 05/31/2010
PATH: A:\
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
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Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
3. Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is found. When found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and
automatically reboots the system when done.
This function can support devices such as a USB ash 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. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 5.9 Exit Menu for details.

5.1.2 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 le in DOS environment using a bootable USB ash disk drive with the updated BIOS le.
UpdatingtheBIOSle
To update the BIOS le using the BUPDATER utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable USB ash disk drive.
2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB ash disk drive you created
earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:
BUPDATER /i[lename].ROM
where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable USB ash disk drive, then press <Enter>.
A:\>BUPDATER /i[le name].ROM
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4. The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.
ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04)
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A
Current ROM
BOARD: KGNH-D16 VER: 0204 DATE: 05/31/2010
PATH:
WARNING! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS
Note
Writing BIOS:
Update ROM
BOARD: KGNH-D16 VER: 0206 DATE: 06/10/2009
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 nished! Please restart your system.
C:\>
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5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS le using a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le.
Prepare a USB ash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before
using this utility.
RecoveringtheBIOSfromaUSBashdrive
To recover the BIOS from a USB ash drive:
1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive and turn the system on.
2. Insert the USB ash drive with the original or updated BIOS le to one USB
port on the system.
3. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery nished.
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 le.
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5.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update
using the provided utility described in section
.
BIOS
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
conguration 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 recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the rmware chip.
The rmware 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 rst 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.
5.1 Managing and updating your
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. Select the Exit Menu. See section
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 at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le
for this motherboard.
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5.9 Exit Menu
Load Setup Defaults
.
item under the

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar
Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time [17:44:30] System Date [Mon, 03/08/2010]
SATA 1 : [ST3160812AS] SATA 2 : [Not Detected] SATA 3 : [Not Detected] SATA 4 : [Not Detected] SATA 5 : [Not Detected] SATA 6 : [Not Detected]
Storage Conguration
System Information
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Sub-menu items
CongurationeldsMenu items
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
General help
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Date.
←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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 conguration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Server For changing the advanced server settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)
conguration
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
For conguring options for special functions
Tools
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default
settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

5.2.3 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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5.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For
example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.

5.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.
5.2.6 Congurationelds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-congurable.
A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Refer to 5.2.7 Pop-up window.

5.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the
conguration options for that item.
Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled]
APM Conguration
Hardware Monitor

5.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that
do not t 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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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Disabled
Enabled
Scroll bar
Pop-up window
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select
a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Time.
←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

5.2.9 General help

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

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving
you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time [17:44:30] System Date [Mon, 05/31/2010]
SATA 1 : [ST3160812AS] SATA 2 : [Not Detected] SATA 3 : [Not Detected] SATA 4 : [Not Detected] SATA 5 : [Not Detected] SATA 6 : [Not Detected]
Storage Conguration
System Information
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Date.
←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

5.3.3 SATA1—6

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA
devices. There is a separate submenu for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.
Main
SATA1
Device :Hard Disk Vendor :xxxxxxxxx Size :xx.xGB LBA Mode :Supported Block Mode:16Sectors PIO Mode :4 Async DMA :MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA :Ultra DMA-6 S.M.A.R.T.:Supported
LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Disabled: Disabled LBA Mode. Auto: Enables LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled.
←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show
N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the data transfer mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Sets the DMA mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.3.4 StorageConguration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the
IDE/SATA devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you
wish to congure the item.
Main
Storage Conguration
OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] SATA Port1- Port4 [IDE] SATA Port5- Port6 [IDE]
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OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Port1-Port4 [IDE]
Allows you to set the SATA conguration.
[IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives
as Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
[RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID conguration from
the SATA hard disk drives.
[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the
AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing
the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.
SATA Port5-Port6
Setting this item to [IDE] instead of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical drives connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when
installing OS.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Options
Disabled Enabled
←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
If SATA Port1-Port4 is set to [IDE], SATA Port5-Port6 can only be congured as [IDE]
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5.3.5 System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu.
Main
BIOS Information
Version :0206 Build Date :06/25/10
Processor
Type :AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 6128 Speed :2000MHz
System Memory
Usable Size : 2040MB
System Memory Information
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BIOS Information
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
System Memory Information
Displays system memory information.
Main
System Memory Information
CPU1 Memory Information CPU2 Memory Information
CPU1/2 Memory Configuration
Allows you to check information of installed memory (8 DIMMs per CPU).
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
CPU1/2MemoryConguration
Displays the auto-detected memory specication.
Main
CPU1 Memory Conguration
Node0 Speed DDR3 1067 Node1 Speed N/A
DIMM_A1 N/A DIMM_A2 2048 MB, 1R, 1067 DIMM_B1 N/A DIMM_B2 N/A DIMM_C1 N/A DIMM_C2 N/A DIMM_D1 N/A DIMM_D2 N/A
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
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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
eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
CPU Conguration
Chipset
Onboard Device Conguration USB Conguration
PCIPnP
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Congure CPU.
←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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.
Advanced
CPU Conguration
Module Version:5.1102.1 Physical Count:2 Logical Count :8
AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 6128 Revision: D1 Cache L1: 1024KB Cache L2: 4096KB Cache L3: 12MB Speed : 2000MHz, NB Clk: 1800MHz Able to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x10000C4
GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] PowerNow [Enabled] PowerCap [P-state 0] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] C1E Support [Enabled] CPU2 [Enabled]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for tetsting purpose.
←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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GART Error Reporting [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or diable the Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM).
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PowerNow [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or diable the generation of ACPI_PPC, ACPI_PSS, and
ACPI_PCT objects. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PowerCap [P-state 0]
Allows you to decide the highest performance P-state in OS.
Conguration options: [P-state 0] [P-state 1] [P-state 2] [P-state 3] [P-state 4]
ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled]
Enables or diables the building of ACPI SRAT Table.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
C1E Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU2 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or diable the CPU2 function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.2 ChipsetConguration
The Chipset conguration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
For KGNH-D16:
Advanced
Advanced Chipset Settings
NorthBridge Conguration SouthBridge Conguration SR5650 Conguration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Options for NB
For KGMH-D16/QDR:
Advanced
Advanced Chipset Settings
NorthBridge Conguration SouthBridge Conguration SR5670 Conguration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Options for NB
NorthBridgeConguration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
Advanced
CPU Bridge Chipset Conguration
NorthBridge Chipset Conguration
CPU REVISION :B0
Memory Conguration
Current CSI Frequency :6.400GT
ECC Conguration
Current Memory Frequency :1066 Mhz
DRAM Timing Conguration
CSI Links Speed [Full-Speed]
Memory Timing Parameters [CPU Node 0] CSI Frequency [Auto]
Memory Frequency [Auto]
Memory CLK :533 MHz, N/A
Memory Mode [Independent]
CAS Latency(Tcl) :7 CLK , N/A
Demand Scrubbing [Disabled]
RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) :7 CLK , N/A
Patrol Scrubbing [Disabled]
Row Precharge Time(Trp) :7 CLK , N/A
Throttling - Closed Loop [Disabled]
Min Active RAS(Tras) :20 CLK , N/A
Throttling - Open Loop [Disabled]
RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) :4 CLK , N/A Row Cycle(Trc) :27 CLK , N/A Read to Precharge(Trtp) :4 CLK , N/A Write Recover Time(Twr) :8 CLK , N/A
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To transition the CSI links to full-speed or leave them in slow-mode.
←→ Select Screen
←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
+- Change Option F1 General Help
F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit
F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
ESC Exit
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MemoryConguration
Advanced
Memory Conguration
Bank Interleaving [Auto] Node Interleaving [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] CS Sparing Enabled [Disabled] Bank Swizzle Mode [Enabled]
Rank Interleaving [Auto]
Allows you to set the rank memory interleaving setting.
Conguation options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Node Interleaving [Disabled]
Allows you to set the node memory interleaving setting.
Conguation options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Channel Interleaving [Auto]
Allows you to set the channel memory interleaving setting.
Conguation options: [Disabled] [Auto]
CS Sparing Enable [Disabled]
Allows you to reserve a spare memory rank in each node.
Conguation options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Bank Swizzle Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the bank swizzle mode. Conguation options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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ECCConguration
Advanced
ECC Conguration
ECC Mode [Basic]
DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Enabled] DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
ECC Mode [Disabled]
Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors.
[Disabled] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. [Basic] Set to [Basic] to adjust ECC mode automatically. [Good] Set to [Good] to adjust ECC mode automatically.
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[Super] Set to [Super] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. [Max] Set to [Max] to adjust ECC mode automatically. [User] Set to [User] to adjust all the subitems manually.
The following items become user-congurable when you set ECC Mode to [User]
DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled]
[Enabled] Allows the system to correct the DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled]
[Enabled] Enables ECC chip kill feature. [Disabled] Disables this function.
DRAM BG SCRUB [Disabled]
Disables or sets the DRAM BG Scrub. Conguration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms]
Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
Disables or sets the Data Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the data cache BG
Scrub RAM to be corrected when idle.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms]
L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
Disables or sets the L2 Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the cache RAM to be
corrected when idle.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms]
L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
Disables or sets the L3 Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the cache RAM to be
corrected when idle.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms]
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DRAMTimingConguration
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Advanced
Advanced
DRAM Timing Conguration
DRAM Timing Cong [Auto]
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Auto Manual
DRAM Timing Config [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]
Memory Clock Speed [400 MHz]
Allows you to set the memory clock frequency. This item available only when you set
DRAMTimingCong
Conguration options: [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [667 MHz]
to [Manual].
Memory Timing Parameters [CPU Node 0]
Allows you to select which node's timing parameters to display.
SouthBridgeConguration
Advanced
SouthBridge Chipset Conguration
SP5100 CIMx Version : 5.5.0
SB Debug Conguration
OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 0) [Enabled] OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 1) [Enabled] EHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 2) [Enabled] OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 0) [Enabled] OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 1) [Enabled] EHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 2) [Enabled] OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 5) [Enabled]
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Options for SB Debug Features
←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
Options
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SBDebugConguration
Advanced
A15 ECOs [Disabled] Port 0 ESP [ISP] Port 1 ESP [ISP] Port 2 ESP [ISP] Port 3 ESP [ISP] Port 4 ESP [ISP] Port 5 ESP [ISP] Dis #THRMTRIP Before KBRst [Enabled] SATA-IDE Ports Auto Clk Ctrl [Disabled] SATA-AHCI Ports Auto Clk Ctrl [Disabled] SATA PORT0 MODE [Auto] SATA PORT1 MODE [Auto] SATA PORT2 MODE [Auto] SATA PORT3 MODE [Auto] SATA PORT4 MODE [Auto] SATA PORT5 MODE [Auto]
A15 ECOs [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Port 0—5 ESP [ISP]
Allows you to decide the ESP help. Conguration options: [ISP] [ESP]
Dis #THRMTRIP Before KBRst [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA-IDE Ports Auto Clk Ctrl [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the clocks for unused SATA ports in IDE will be shut
down and the system saves some power.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA-AHCI Ports Auto Clk Ctrl [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the clocks for unused SATA ports in AHCI mode will
be shut down and the system saves some power, but the hotplug function for
those ports will be unavailable Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA PORT 0—5 MODE [Auto]
When set to [GEN1], the SATA ports are forced to run at the GEN1 mode. When set to [Auto], the SATA port runs at the default mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [GEN1]
SouthBridge Debug Conguration
Disabled Enabled
Options
OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 0); OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 1); EHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 2); OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 0); OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 1); EHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 2); OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 5) [Enabled]
Conguraiton options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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SR5650Conguration(ForKGNH-D16)
Advanced
SR5650 Conguration
PCI Express Conguration Hyper Transport Conguration
IOMMU [Disabled]
VGA ROM BOOT PRIORITY [PCIE VGA CARD]
Debug Options
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PCI Express
Conguration
SR5670Conguration(ForKGMH-D16/QDR)
Advanced
SR5670 Conguration
PCI Express Conguration Hyper Transport Conguration
IOMMU [Disabled]
VGA ROM BOOT PRIORITY [PCIE VGA CARD]
Debug Options
PCIExpressConguration
PCIE Slot 1 Features
Gen2 High Speed Mode [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Software Initiated] [Advertised RC]
Link ASPM [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0s & L1] [L0s Downstream] [L0s Downstream + L1]
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PCI Express
Conguration
Compliance Mode [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Lane Reversal [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
NB-SB Port Features
NB-SB Link ASPM [L1]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [L1]
NPNB-SBVC1TrafcSupport[Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Compliance Mode [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Powerdown Unused lanes [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Turn Off PLL During L1/L23 [Enable]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
TX Drive Strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [26mA] [20mA] [22mA] [24mA]
TXCLK Clock Gating in L1 [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LCLK Clock Gating in L1 [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SB Core Setting
TX Drive Strength [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [26mA] [20mA] [22mA] [24mA]
TXCLK Clock Gating in L1 [Enable]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LCLK Clock Gating in L1 [Enable]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
HyperTransportConguration
HT Extended Address [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enable]
HT3 Link Power State [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [LS0] [LS1] [LS2] [LS3]
UnitID Clumping [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [UnitID 2/3] [UnitID B/C] [UnitID 2/3&B/C]
HT Link Tristate [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [CAD/CTL] [CAD/CTL/CLK]
NB Deempasies Level [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [-0.4dB] [-1.32dB] [-2.08dB] [-3.1dB] [-4.22dB] [-5.50dB] [-7.05dB]
IOMMU [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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VGA ROM BOOT PRIORITY [PCIE VGA CARD]
Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Conguration options: [PCIE VGA CARD] [ONBOARD VGA]
Debug Option
Memory Decode on Sec. GFX [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Force]
IOC Peer-to-Peer Mode [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Default] [Mode 1] [Mode 2]
Northbridge interrupt pin [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.4.3 OnboardDevicesConguration
The items in this menu allows you to change related parameters of onboard
devices. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
Advanced
Onboard Devices Conguration
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Onboard LAN1 Chip [Enabled] Onboard LAN2 Chip [Enabled] Onboard LAN1 Boot [PXE] Onboard LAN2 Boot [PXE]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
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Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses.
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Onboard LAN1/2 Chip [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN1/2 chip. Conguration: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard LAN1/2 Boot [PXE]
Allows you to congure the onboard LAN1/2 boot mode. Conguration: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]
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5.4.4 USBConguration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
Advanced
USB Conguration
Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4
USB Devices Enabled:
1 Keyboard
Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Legacy USB1.1 HC Support [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
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Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
The following item appears only when you set
Legacy USB Support
to
[Enabled].
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller to HiSpeed (480Mbps) or FullSpeed (12Mbps). Conguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB1.1 HC Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the legacy USB1.1 HC support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.5 PCIPnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.
Advanced
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S [No]
Plug And Play O/S [No]
[Yes] When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating
system, the operating system congures the Plug and Play devices
not required for boot.
[No] When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system.
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5.5 Server menu

Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
Remote Access Conguration
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Congure Remote Access.
←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
RemoteAccessConguration
The items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
Server
Congure Remote Access type and parameters
Remote Access [Enabled]
Serial port number [COM2]
Base Address, IRQ [2F8h, 3]
Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
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Select Remote Access type.
←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item
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Remote Access [Enabled]
Enables or disables the remote access feature.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when Remote Access is set to [Enabled].
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Serial port number [COM2]
Selects the serial port for console redirection.
Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]
Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3]
This item is not user-congurable and changes with the conguration of Serial
port number.
Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1]
Sets the Serial port mode.
Conguration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1]
Flow Control [Hardware]
Allows you to select the ow control for console redirection. Conguration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled]
Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating system may not work when set to [Always]. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always]
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
Allows you to select the target terminal type.
Conguration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8]
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5.6 Power menu

Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
ACPI APIC support [Enabled]
APM Conguration
Hardware Monitor
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Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list.
←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

5.6.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.6.2 APMConguration
Power
Power On Conguration
Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]
Power On PCIE Wake# [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On RTC Alarm [Disabled]
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Options
Power On Power Off Last State
Restore on 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.
Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On PCIE Wake# [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
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