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Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label ......................................................................
7.9.1 Running the support DVD .............................................
7.9.2 Drivers menu .................................................................
7.9.3 Utilities menu ................................................................
7.9.4 Make disk menu ............................................................
7.9.5 Contact information .......................................................
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modications 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 Information
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://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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Safety information
Electrical Safety
• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for
the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure
that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables
are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or
experienced engineers.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the
server package.
• Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable
surface.
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This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s
safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid
electrical shock.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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 conguring 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 specications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: Installation options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone
server.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6.Chapter6:RAIDconguration
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
7 Chapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
different system components.
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Conventions
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text
Italics
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,
the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+Del>
Command
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line:
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
Means that you must type the command
format A:/S
References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server
management utility.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the general
features of the chassis kit. It includes
sections on front panel and rear panel
specications.
Product introduction
1-
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Model NameRS720-E7/RS12; RS720-E7/RS12-E
ChassisASUS R20D 2U Rackmount Chassis
MotherboardASUS Z9PE-D16 Server Board
Component1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply
Accessories1 x RS720-E7/RS12; RS720-E7/RS12-E User’s Guide
*ASUS System Web-based Management
1 x SATA HDD Backplane (RS720-E7/RS12)
1 x SATA/SAS HDD Backplane with expander (RS720-E7/RS12-E)
12 x hot-swap HDD trays
1 x Front I/O Shield
1 x Front USB Board
4 x System Fans (80 x 38mm)
1 x Redundant Power Supply Distribution Board (PDB-R20A)
1 x Air Duct
1 x ASWM Enterprise User’s Guide
1 x RS720-E7/RS12; RS720-E7/RS12-E Support DVD
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x ASWM Enterprise DVD
1 x ASMB6 Series DVD
1 x ASMB6 User’s Guide
2 x AC Power Cable
1 x Friction Rail Kit
1 x Air Duct
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 14 characters such as
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See 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.
RS720-E7/RS12
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx
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1.3Systemspecications
The ASUS RS720-E7/RS12 and RS720-E7/RS12-E feature the ASUS Z9PE-D16
server board. The server supports Intel® LGA2011 Xeon® series processors, plus
other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model NameRS720-E7/RS12RS720-E7/RS12-E
Processor / System Bus
Core Logic
ASUS Features
Memory
Expansion Slots
StorageSATA Controller
Smart Fan
ASWM
Enterprise
Total Slots
Capacity
Memory Type
Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots
Slot Type
Additional Slot
2 x Intel® LGA 2011
Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor Family
QPI 6.4 / 7.2 / 8.0 GT/s
Intel® C602-A
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√
16 DDR3 DIMM Slots (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMMs per CPU)
Maximum up to 128GB (UDIMM)
Maximum up to 512GB (RDIMM)
Maximum up to 512GB (LRDIMM)
DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 RDIMM
DDR3 1066/1333 ECC UDIMM/Non-ECC UDIMM
DDR3 1066/1333 LR-DIMM
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB* (RDIMM)
1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB* (UDIMM)
8GB, 16GB and 32GB* (LRDIMM)
ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port
SAS 6G RAID card (Support
RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, & 50)
ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS
6G HW RAID card (Support
RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50 & 60)
8 x Hot-swap 3.5” SATA/SAS
HDD Bays (available only
when an optional ASUS
PIKE SAS RAID card is
installed)
4 x Hot-swap 3.5” SATA HDD
Bays
1 x Quad Port Intel® Ethernet Controller i350 LAN
ASPEED® AST2300 + 16MB VRAM
5 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB6-iKVM)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)
1 x Internal A Type USB Port
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
Windows® Server 2008 R2
Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
Windows® 7 32/64-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.6/6.0 32 / 64-bit
CentOS 5.6 32 /64-bit
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 11.2 32 / 64-bit
(Subject to change without any notice)
Default ASMB6-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
ASUS ASWM Enterprise
615mm x 444mm x 87mm (2U)
23 Kg
1+1 Redundant 770W 80PLUS Gold Power Supply
(following different conguration by region)
Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C / Non operation temperature:
-40°C–70°C
Non operation humidity: 20%–90% ( Non-condensing)
®
ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS
6G RAID card (Support RAID 0,
1, 10 & 1E)
ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS
6G HW RAID card (Support
RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50 & 60)
12 x Hot-swap 3.5” SATA/SAS
HDD Bays (when an
ASUS PIKE SAS RAID
card is installed)
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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, optical drive, and two USB
ports are located on the front panel.
Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans.
The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors
on the motherboard.
LAN port 4
supply
Redundant power
PS/2 mouse port
Power cord
PS/2 keyboard port
VGA port
DM_LAN 1 port *
USB ports
connector
• The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN
do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
• *The port is for ASUS ASMB6-iKVM controller card only.
LAN port 3
LAN port 2
LAN port 1
6 Expansion slots
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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
1. Power supply and power
1
2. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Server
3. System fans
2
3
4
5
4. SATA/SAS backplane
5. Hot-swap HDD tray 1–
6. Front USB I/O Board
7. Front LED Board (FPB-
fan
Board
(hidden)
12 (SAS and SATA)
(USB-R20A)
R20A)
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The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB oppy
disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a
oppy disk.
A protection lm is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please
remove the protection lm before turning on the system for proper heat
dissipation.
*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
Power LED
LAN1/3 LED
LAN2/4 LED
HDD Access LED
Message LED
Location LED
LEDIcon
Power LEDONSystem power ON
HDD
Access
LED
Message
LED
Location
LED
LAN LEDs
Display
Description
status
OFFNo activity
Blinking Read/write data into the HDD
OFFSystem is normal; no incoming event
1. Without ASMB6-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated
ON
2. With ASMB6-iKVM installed: a hardware monitor event is
indicated
OFFNormal status
Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to
ON
turn off)
OFFNo LAN connection
Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data
ONLAN connection is present
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1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LEDSPEED LED
StatusDescriptionStatusDescription
OFFNo linkOFF10 Mbps connection
GREENLinkedORANGE100 Mbps connection
BLINKINGData activityGREEN1 Gbps connection
1.7.3 HDD status LED
HDD Activity LED (Green)
HDD Status LED (Red)
SATA/SAS HDD LED Description
OFFHDD not present
HDD Activity LED (Green)
HDD Status LED (Red)
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ONHDD present, no activity
Blinking
OFFHDD not present
ONHDD has failed and should be swapped immediately
Blinking
1. Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS HDD
2. Locating (blinking with the HDD status LED)
1. RAID rebuilding
2. Locating (blinking with the HDD activity LED)
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Chapter 2
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system
components.
Hardware setup
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2.1 Chassis cover
Removing the rear cover
1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from
the chassis.
Thumbscrews
2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it
toward the rear panel for about half
an inch until it is disengaged from
the chassis.
1/2 inch distance
3. Lift the cover from the chassis.
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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the
Intel® Xeon E5-2600 family processor.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA2011 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.2.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and
the load lever is on your left.
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2. Press the left load lever with your
B
A
E
D
C
thumb (A), then move it to the left
(B) until it is released from the
retention tab.
To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Slightly lift the load lever in the
direction of the arrow.
Load lever
4. Press the right load lever with your
thumb (C), then move it to the right
(D) until it is released from the
retention tab. Lift the load lever in
the direction of the arrow (E).
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I
H
G
F
5. Push the left load lever (F) to lift the
load plate (G).
6. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the triangle mark is on
the top-right corner of the socket.
Triangle
mark
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!
7. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and then close the load plate (I).
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K
J
8. Push down the right load lever (J),
M
L
ensuring that the edge of the load
plate is xed by the lever (K).
9. Insert the right load lever under the
retention tab.
10. Push down the left load lever (L),
and then insert the lever under the
retention tab (M).
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11. 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 preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip
this step.
The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it
gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek
professional medical help.
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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink 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
To install the airduct:
1. Locate the three screws on the
motherboard and remove the three
screws.
2. Remove the three screws from
motherboard.
Tighten the four heatsink screws in a
diagonal sequence.
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3. Place the airduct on the
motherboard, ensuring that the
three fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.
4. Use the three screws that including
in the package, tighten them one
by one to completely secure the
airduct.
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2.3 System memory
2.3.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with eight (per CPU) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual
Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
2.3.2MemoryCongurations
You may install 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB RDIMMs or 2GB, 4GB and 8GB* with
ECC/Non-ECC UDIMMs or 8GB, 16GB and 32GB* LR-DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets using the memory congurations in this section.
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• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor. Refer to the Qualied Vendors List on the ASUS web site.
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and
•
Channel C. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for
the dual-channel or triple-channel conguration. Any excess memory from
the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you
install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory
for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we
recommend that you do any of the following:
• Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows
OS.
• Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on
the motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 Mb (32MB)
chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1
Megabyte/MB).
Memory population table
CPU1Conguration
A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1
1 DIMM
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
8 DIMMs
P
PP
PPPP
PPPPPPPP
CPU1+CPU2Conguration
A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1
1 DIMM
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
8 DIMMs
12 DIMMs
16 DIMMs
P
PP
PPPP
PPPPPPPP
PPPPPPPPPPPP
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clip outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the DIMM slot key on the
socket.
DIMM notch
1
2
DIMM slot key
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.
• To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the
motherboard package.
• Refer to the user guide for qualied vendor lists of the memory modules.
Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket
1. Press the retaining clip outward to
unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
2
Unlocked retaining clip
3
Locked Retaining Clip
1
Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.
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2.4 Hard disk drives
The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATA/
SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane.
To install a hot-swap SATA/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 SATA/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 SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/
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 other SATA/SAS drive(s).
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2.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections
describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard
components.
ASUS RS720-E7/RS12 and RS720-E7/RS12-E supports low-prole expansion
cards only.
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Remove the two screws on the
metal bracket lock, and then set
it aside. Remove the metal slot
cover opposite the slot where you
wish to install an expansion card.
2. Align the card golden ngers with
the slot, and then press rmly
until the card is completely seated
on the slot.
3. Place the metal bracket lock, and
secure it with two screws.
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2.5.2Conguringanexpansioncard
After installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software
settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share
IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will
arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable.
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
Standard Interrupt assignments
IRQPriority Standard function
01System Timer
12Keyboard Controller
2-Programmable Interrupt
3*11Communications Port (COM2)
4*12Communications Port (COM1)
5*13--614Floppy Disk Controller
7*15--
83System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9*4ACPI Mode when used
10*5IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11*6IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12*7PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
138Numeric Data Processor
14*9Primary IDE Channel
15*10Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
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2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link)
The onboard PCIE 3 and 5 provide one x16 Gen3 link to CPU2; The onboard PCIE
4 provide one x16 Gen3 link to CPU1; The onboard PCIE 2 provide one x16 Gen3
link to CPU1 (Auto switch to x8 link if PCIE 1 is occupied). These slots support
VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards.
2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link)
The onboard PCIE 6 provides one x8 link to CPU2; The onboard PCIE 1 slots
provide one x8 Gen3 link to CPU1 (MIO supported.). These slot supports VGA
Cards and various server class high performance add-on cards.
2.5.6 PIKE slot
The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily.
Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs.
PIKE slot (from CPU 1)
PCIE 6 (x8 Gen3 link, Balck, from CPU 2)
PCIE 5 (x16 Gen3 link, Balck, from CPU 2)
PCIE 4 (x16 Gen3 link, White, from CPU 1)
PCIE 3 (x16 Gen3 link, Balck, from CPU 2)
PCIE 2 (x16 Gen3 link, Auto switch to x8 link if PCIE 1 is
occupied, White, from CPU 1)
PCIE 1 (x8 link, Gen3 link, MIO supported, White, from CPU 1)
The PIKE Interface is for ASUS PIKE RAID card only.
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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.
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1
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
8
7
6
Pre-connected system cables
1. 24-pin EATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard)
2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard)
3. Power supply SMBus connector (from power supply to motherboard)
4. System fan connectors (from system fan to motherboard)
5. USB connectors (from motherboard to front I/O board)
6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors
7. SAS connectors (for ASUS PIKE only; from motherboard to SATA/SAS
backplane)
8. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)
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2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling
XA_SDIN
A_SDOUT
GND
X
A_SLOAD
A_SCLK
RS720-E7/RS12
Connects to the SAS connectors on the motherboard.
Connects a 8-pin plug
from power supply
Install an optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card or a 3rd
party RAID card before using these ports.
Connects to the Intel® C602 SATA connectors on
the motherboard by factory default.
SGPIO3*: Connects to the SGPIO3 connector on
the motherboard. (For 3rd party RAID card only)
SGPIO1/2:
Connects to
the SGPIO1/2
connector on the
motherboard. (For
SAS HDD 1-8 and
ASUS PIKE RAID
card or 3rd party
RAID card)
SGPIO1/2/3
pindenition
MODE_SEL2: Set to pin 1-2 to
enable SGPIO function (default).
SGPIO3_SB1*:
Connects to
the SGPIO
connector on the
motherboard to
support C602 SATA
SGPIO function.
BPSMB1:
Connects to the
auxiliary panel
connector on the
motherboard.
MODE_SEL1: Set to pin 1-2 to
enable SGPIO function (default).
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PIN 1
+5VSB
AUX_CHASSIS#
GND
AUX_LOCLED1
AUX_BMCLOCLED#
AUX_BMCLOCBNT#
GND
AUX_BMCLOCLED#
AUX_LOCLED2
NC
I2C8SCL
GND
I2C8SDA
+5V
AUX_LAN1LINK_ACT#
AUX_LAN3LINK_#
AUX_LAN2LINK_#
AUX_LAN4LINK_ACT#
1
2
3 4
4
5
2
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Connects a 8-pin plug
from power supply
BPSMB1: Connects to the Front panel SMB (6-1
pin FPSMB) connector on the auxiliary panel
connector on the motherboard.
Connects to the SAS connectors on the motherboard.
With all eight SAS cables connected, a total number
of 12 SAS HDDs can be supported (SAS expander).
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2.8 Removable/optional components
You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing
or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components
into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components:
1. System fans
2. Redundant power supply module (optional)
3. ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)
4. ASUS ASMB6-iKVM (optional)
Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.
2.8.1 System fans
To uninstall the system fans:
1. Press inward to release the system
fan.
2. Lift the fan, then set aside.
3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the
other system fans.
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2.8.2 Redundant power supply module
To install a second redundant power supply module:
1. Remove the redundant power
supply dummy cover.
2. Take out the seocond redundant
power supply module from its
package. Slide it into the chassis.
3. Firmly pull the lever to slide the
power supply module into the
chassis.
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2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card
Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard.
1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on
the motherboard.
2. Align the golden ngers of the RAID
card with the PIKE RAID card slot.
3. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE
RAID card slot. Ensure that it is
completely seated on the PIKE
RAID card slot.
4. Tighten the screw to secure the
PIKE card on the motherboard.
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2.8.4 Installing ASMB6 series management board(Default)
Follow the steps below to install an ASMB6 series management board on your
motherboard.
To install the server management board:
1. Locate the ASMB6 connector on the motherboard.
Refer to the Appendix section
for the location of the ASMB6
connector on supported
motherboards.
2. Place the board on the ASMB6
connector of the motherboard,
aligning with the pin connectors.
3. Press the board rmly until it is
completely seated in place.
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4. When installed, the board appears
as shown.
5. Insert the LAN cable plug
to the DM_LAN 1 port
(dedicated LAN) or LAN
port 1 (shared LAN) for
server management.
DM_LAN 1
LAN port 2
LAN port 1
LAN port 4
LAN port 3
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Chapter 3
This chapter describes how to install
the optional components and devices
into the barebone server.
Refer to the gures below for the locations to attach the two xing latches to the
two sides of the server with four screws.
Fixing latch
Chapter 3: Installation options3-2
1. Select a 1U space on the rack
where you want to install the
rack rail. A 1U space consists
of three square mounting holes
with two thin lips on the top and
the bottom, as shown in the right
gure.
2. Adjust the rack rail to t the depth
of the rack.
3. From inside the rack, place the rear
rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the
rear mounting hole, and then place the
front rail hook on the bottom thin lip of
the front mounting hole, as shown in
the right gure.
4. Secure the front and rear ends of the
rail with two rack screws and washers.
5. Repeat step 1 to 4 to attach the rack
rail on the other side of the rack.
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6. When mounting the server to the rack,
ensure to include the side knots on the
two sides of the server in the rack rail
holders, as shown in the right gure.
Do not install the rail kit in the following situation:
DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip
of the mounting hole.
DO NOT install the rail to the outer side of
the server rack.
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3.1.2 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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Chapter 3: Installation options3-6
Chapter 4
This chapter includes the motherboard
layout, and brief descriptions of the
jumpers and internal connectors.
Motherboard info
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4-1
4.1 Motherboard layouts
4-2Chapter 4: Motherboard information
Layout contents
JumpersPage
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)4-3
2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)
3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1)
4. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1)
5. ME rmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)
6. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1)
7. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1)
Internal connectorsPage
1. Serial ATA 6.0 / 3.0 Gb/s connectors
(7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue])
(7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [Black])
2. SATA connector --- ISAS connectors
3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56;
A-Type USB10)
4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
5. SAS connectors --- PSAS connectors
6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2)
7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors
(8-1 pin PSGPIO 1/2, ISGPIO1/2, SGPIO1
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters
by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery
powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such
as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on
pins 2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the
jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance,
reinstall the battery.
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2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set
to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature.
3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1)
These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350 Gigabit
LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI
MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID.
Place the jumper caps over pins 1–2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID
software RAID Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2–3
to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility.
This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from
recovery mode when ME become corrupted.
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6. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1)
This jumper allows you to enable/disable DDR3 DIMM thermal sensing event
pin.
7.PMBus1.2PSUselectjumper(3-pinSMART_PSU1)
This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version, Set to pins 1-2 for
PMBus, set to pins 2-3 for Others.
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4.3 Internal connectors
1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors
(7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue], and 7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [Black])
Supported by the Intel® 602 Chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA
signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data
transfer rate.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 10, or RAID 5 conguration.
2. SATA connector -- ISAS connectors
Supported by the Intel® C602 PCH. ISAS 1-4 connectors can connect to
serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives.
The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SATA hard disks installed.
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3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB10)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to
connectors USB34 and USB56, then install the modules to a slot opening at
the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0
specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to
the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device
connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to
light up.
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5. SAS connector -- PSAS connectors
SAS connector - PSAS connectors are for the SAS signal cables for SAS
hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate.
If you installed SAS hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID
10, or RAID 5 conguration.
The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SAS hard disks installed.
6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1–4, REAR_FAN1-2)
The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan
connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable
matches the ground pin of the connector.
• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient
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 Fan Speed Control technology.
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7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors
(8-1 pin PSGPIO 1/2, ISGPIO1, SGPIO1)
The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device
information and general purpose data.
The PSGPIO 1/2 connectors are used for PIKE card.
8. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2)
These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port
module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
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9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system
also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures
platform integrity.
These connectors are for an EATX power supply plugs. The power supply
plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the
proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
• DO NOT forget to connect the 24+8+8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the
system will not boot up.
• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when conguring
a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become
unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• This motherboard supports EATX2.0 PSU or later version.
• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum
power required by your system.
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11. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
(1) System power LED (3-pin PLED)
This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up
when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in
sleep mode.
(2) Message LED (2-pin MLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to
the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware
monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance.
(3) System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning
speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
(4) Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDDLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD
Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or ashes
when data is read from or written to the HDD.
(5) Power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power
button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode
depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more
than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
(6) Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
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 LAN13_LED, LAN24_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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4-16Chapter 4: Motherboard information
Chapter 5
This chapter tells how to change the
system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters are also provided.
BIOS Setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup:
1.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
disk drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.)
2.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
3.
BUPDATER utility
ash disk drive.)
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
5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore
the BIOS 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.
(To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB ash
(Updates the BIOS using a USB ash disk.)
(Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB
USB ash
RecoveringtheBIOSfromaUSBashdrive
To recover the BIOS from a USB ash drive:
1. Insert the USB ash drive with the original or updated BIOS le to one USB
port on the system.
2. 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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5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having
to use a DOS-based utility.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS
website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 Utility
1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.
4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the
latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the
Folder Info eld.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter>
to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update
process is done.
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• 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. Press <F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
5.1.3 BUPDATER utility
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen
displays may not be the same as shown.
The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment
using a bootable USB ash disk drive with the updated BIOS le.
UpdatingtheBIOSle
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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The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.
ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.30 (11/08/04)
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A
Current ROM
BOARD: Z9PE-D16
VER: 0203
DATE: 08/24/2011
PATH:
WARNING! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS
Note
Writing BIOS:
Update ROM
BOARD: Z9PE-D16
VER: 0206
DATE: 09/30/2011
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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5.2 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, reconguring
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
conguration 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 recongure 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. Press <F5> and select
default settings.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for
this motherboard.
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to load the BIOS
Yes
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu barCongurationeldsMenu items
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit
BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends
Core Version 4.6.4.1
Compliancy UEFI 2.1; PI 0.9
BIOS Version 0306 x64
Build Date 01/16/2012
System Date [Tue 01/17/2012]
System Time [15:07:28]
Access Level Administrator
Memory Information
Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3)
Processor
CPU Speed 2600 MHz
Count: 1
Onboard LAN1 MAC 00:E0:18:10:14:00
Onboard LAN2 MAC 00:E0:18:10:14:01
Onboard LAN3 MAC 00:E0:18:10:14:02
Onboard LAN4 MAC 00:E0:18:10:14:03
Version 2.15.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Set the Date, Use Tab to
switch between Data elements.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
General help
Navigation keys
5.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
For changing the basic system conguration
Main
Advanced
Server Mgmt
Event Logs
Monitor
Security
Boot
Tool
Exit
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.
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For changing the advanced system settings
For changing the Server Mgmt settings
For changing the event log settings
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and
changing the fan settings
For changing the security settings
For changing the system boot conguration
For conguring options for special functions
For selecting the exit options
5.2.3 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For
example, selecting
The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu
bar have their respective menu items.
shows the Main menu items.
Main
5.2.4 Submenu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
5.2.5 Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS
setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change
the settings.
5.2.6 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
5.2.7Congurationelds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.
A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a eld, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.
5.2.8 Pop-up window
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the
conguration options for that item.
5.2.9 Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that
do not 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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5.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The
Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows
you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
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BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends
Core Version 4.6.4.1
Compliancy UEFI 2.1; PI 0.9
BIOS Version 0306 x64
Build Date 01/16/2012
System Date [Tue 01/17/2012]
System Time [15:07:28]
Access Level Administrator
Memory Information
Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3)
Processor
CPU Speed 2600 MHz
Count: 1
Onboard LAN1 MAC 00:E0:18:10:14:00
Onboard LAN2 MAC 00:E0:18:10:14:01
Onboard LAN3 MAC 00:E0:18:10:14:02
Onboard LAN4 MAC 00:E0:18:10:14:03
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Set the Date, Use Tab to
switch between Data elements.
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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
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5.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect
eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
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CPU Conguration
CPU Power Management Conguration
Chipset Conguration
PCH SATA Conguration
PCH SCU SAS Conguration
PCI Subsystem Setting
Onboard LAN Conguration
Intel TXT(LT-SX) Conguration
USB Conguration
Trusted Computing
ACPI Settings
WHEA Conguration
APM
Serial Port Console Redirection
ME Subsystem
Legacy Devices Conguration
Runtime Error Logging
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5.4.1CPUConguration
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Advanced
CPU Confguration
Socket 1 CPU Information
Socket 2 Not Present
CPU Speed 2600 MHz
64-bit Supported
CPU Conguration Parameters
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Enter to view socket soecic
CPU Information.
Hyper Threading [Enabled]
Active Processor Core [All]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
Execute Diable Bit [Enabled]
Server Class [Custom]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled]
DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled]
Intel Virtualization Technologu [Enabled]
Local APIC Mode [Auto]
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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
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Socket 1 CPU Information
Enter to view socket soecic CPU Information.
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Advanced
Socket 1 CPU Information
Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.60GHz
CPU Signature 206d5
Microcode Patch 512
Max CPU Speed 2600 MHz
Min CPU Speed 1200 MHz
Processor Cores 8
Intel HT Technology Supported
Intel VT-X Technology Supported
Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating system to boot even without
support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overow attacks when combined
with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux
This Item allows you to turn on/off the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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AdjacentCacheLinePrefetch[Enabled]
This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled]
This Item allows you to enabled/disabled prefetcher of next L1 data line.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled]
This Item allows you to enabled/disabled prefetch of next L1 line based upon
sequential load history. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
When enabled this item, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities
provided by Vanderpool Technology.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Local APIC Mode [Auto]
Select Local APIC mode, If Auto, use x2APIC if required, otherwise, xAPIC mode.
xAPIC will disable CPUs with APIC IDs greater than 254. Some OS don’t support
x2APIC mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.4.2CPUPowerManagementConguration
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Advanced
CPU Power Management Confguration
Power Technology [Custom]
EIST [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
P-STATE Coordination [HW_ALL]
CPU C3 Report [Disabled]
CPU C6 Report [Enabled]
CPU C7 Report [Disabled]
Package C State limit [C6]
Energy Performance [Balanced Performance]
Factory long duratiion power limit 115 Watts
Long duation power limit 0
Factory long duratiion maintained 1000 ms
Long duation power limit 0
Recommended short duration power1 1.2 * Long Duration
Short duation power limit 0
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This item allows you to
enabled power management
features.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Power Technology [Custom]
This item allows you to enabled power management features.
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Advanced
SATA Port1 Not Present
SATA Port2 ASUS DWR ATAPI
SATA Port3 WDC WD800JD(80.0GB)
SATA Port4 Not Present
SATA Port5 Not Present
SATA Port6 Not Present
SATA Mode [IDE Mode]
SATA Controller 1 [Enhanced]
SATA Controller 2 [Enhanced]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
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SATA Mode [IDE Mode]
Allows you to set the SATA conguration.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] [RAID Mode]
• If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical
storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE Mode].
• If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host
Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI Mode]. 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.
• If you want to create RAID sets with LSI MegaRAID utility, or Intel
Storage Technology Enterprise from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this
item to [RAID Mode].
(1)IDE Mode. (2)AHCI Mode.
(3)RAID Mode.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
®
Rapid
SATA Controller 1 [Enhanced]
This item appears only when you set the
SATA Mode
[Enhanced] to support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Set to
[Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Up to four SATA devices
This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. Set
to [Enhanced] to support two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enhanced]
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S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor
system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard
disk to report warning messages during the POST.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
5.4.5PCHSCUSASConguration
The PCH SCU SAS conguration items appears only when you installed the
ASRK Module (optional) on the motherboard. This menu automatically detects and
displays the Device 1-4.
Intel® RSTe SATA RAID 5 support requires additional BIOS setting with below two
kinds of H/W conguration. The user can set [SATA only RAID5] as enabled to
have RAID 5 supported with SATA hard drives, but the SAS hard drive cannot be
supported when this function is enabled.
Here are the two kinds of H/W conguration mentioned above:
1.The PCH of the motherboard is hard SKU –B or –D.
or
2.The PCH of the motherboard is hard SKU –A with ASRK #1 or ASRK #5 enabled.
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Device1 Not PresentDevice2 Not Present
Device3 Not Present
Device4 Not Present
Sata only RAID5 [Disabled]
Patsburg B/D sku only
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
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5.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings
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PCI Express Settings
PCIE Slot Option Rom Conguration
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PCI ROM Priority [EFI Compatible ROM]
In case of multiple option roms (Legacy and EFI Compatible), species what PCI
option rom to lanuch.Conguration options: [Legacy ROM] [EFI Compatible ROM]
PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks]
Value to be programmed into PCI latency timer register
Conguration options: [32 PCI Bus Clocks] [64 PCI Bus Clocks] [96 PCI Bus
Clocks] [128 PCI Bus Clocks] [160 PCI Bus Clocks] [192 PCI Bus Clocks] [224 PCI
Bus Clocks] [248 PCI Bus Clocks]
In case of multiple Option
ROMs (Legacy and EFI
Compatible), species what
PCI option ROM to lanuch.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Enables or disables PCI device to generate PERR#.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SERR# Generation [Disabled]
Enables or disables PCI device to generate SERR#.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Load RT32 Image [Enabled]
Enables or disables RT32 Image Loading.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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PCI Express Settings
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Advanced
PCI Express Link Register Settings
ASPM Support [Disabled]
WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some
PCI-E device to fail
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Enables or DisablesPCI
Express Device Relaxed
Ordering.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
PCI Express Link Register Settings
ASPM Support [Disabled]
Allows to set the ASPM level. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Force L0s]
[Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state.
[Auto] BIOS auto congure.
[Disabled] Disabled ASPM.
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PCIESlotOptionRomConguration
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Advanced
Legacy OpROM Support
Launch Storage 0pROM [Enabled]
PCIE1 Option Rom [Enabled]
PCIE2 Option Rom [Enabled]
PCIE3 Option Rom [Enabled]
PCIE4 Option Rom [Enabled]
PCIE5 Option Rom [Enabled]
PCIE6 Option Rom [Enabled]
PIKE Option Rom [Enabled]
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Enables or disables boot
option for legacy mass
storage device with
option ROM.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled]
Enables or disables boot option for legacy mass storage device with option ROM.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCIE1 Option Rom [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCIE2 Option Rom [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCIE3 Option Rom [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCIE4 Option Rom [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCIE5 Option Rom [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCIE6 Option Rom [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PIKE Option Rom [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.7OnboardLANConguration
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Advanced
Onboard LAN Conguration
Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE]
Intel LAN1 Enable [Enabled]
LAN1 Option ROM Support [Enabled]
Intel LAN2 Enable [Enabled]
LAN2 Option ROM Support [Enabled]
Intel LAN3 Enable [Enabled]
LAN3 Option ROM Support [Enabled]
Intel LAN4 Enable [Enabled]
LAN4 Option ROM Support [Enabled]
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Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE]
Conguration options: [PXE] [iSCSI]
PXE/iSCSI.
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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
The following item appears only when you set
Intel LAN Support
to [Enabled].
Intel LAN1 Enable [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel LAN1 function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LAN1 Option ROM Support [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel LAN2 Enable [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel LAN2 function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LAN2 Option ROM Support [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel LAN3 Enable [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel LAN3 function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LAN3 Option ROM Support [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel LAN4 Enable [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel LAN4 function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LAN4 Option ROM Support [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.8IntelTXT(LT-SX)Conguration
The Intel TXT(LT-SX) conguration automatically detects and displays the Intel
TXT(LT-SX) hardware support.
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The following must be supported and enabled.
VT-d Support Disabled
VT Support Enabled
TPM Support Enabled
TPM State Disabled
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→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
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5.4.9USBConguration
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Advanced
USB Conguration
USB Devices:
3Drivers, 1Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 3 Hubs
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
USB hardware delays and time-outs
USB transfer time-out [20 sec]
Device reset time-out [20 sec]
USB Ports Conguration
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Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables Legacy USB device support.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
This is a workaround for 0ses without EHCI ownership change should be claimed
by EHCI driver. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB hardware delays and time-outs
Enabled Legacy USB support.
Auto option disables legacy
support if no USB devices
are connected. DISABLE
option will keep USB devices
available only for EFI
applications.
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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
USB transfer time-out [20 sec]
The time-out value for control, bulk, and interrupt transfer.
Rear USB #1 [Enabled]
Rear USB #2 [Enabled]
Onboard USB #3 [Enabled]
Onboard USB #4 [Enabled]
Onboard USB #5 [Enabled]
Onboard USB #6 [Enabled]
Onboard USB #10 [Enabled]
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Enable/Disable USB 2.0 (EHCI)
Support.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
EHCI Controller 1/2 [Enabled]
Allows to enable or disable USB (EHCI) Support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Rear USB #1 and #2 [Enabled]
Allows to enable or disable rear USB #1 and #2.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard USB #3/#4/#5/#6/#10 [Enabled]
Allows to enable or disable Onboard USB #3 / #4 / #5 / #6 / #10.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.4.10 Trusted Computing
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Advanced
Conguration
TPM Support [Enabled]
Current Status Information
No Security Device Found
TPM Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Enables or Disables BIOS
support for security device.
O.S. will not show Security
Device. TCG EFI protocol and
INT1A interface will not be
available.
5.4.11 ACPI Settings
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Allows to enable or disable Lock Legacy Resources.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.12WHEAConguration
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Advanced
WHEA Support [Enabled]
Enable or disable Windows
Hardware Error Architecture.
WHEA Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.4.13 APM setting
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Advanced
Restrore AC Power Loss [Last State]
Power On By PCIE [Disabled]
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]
When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set
to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system
Specify what state to go to
when power is re-applied after
a power failure (G3 state).
Power On By PCIE [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] When set to [Eanbled], the items
Hour/Minute/Second will become user-congurable with set
values.
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RTC Alarm Date (Days) and
5.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection
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Advanced
COM1
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Console Redirection Settings
COM2
Console Redirection [Enabled]
Console Redirection Settings
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/
Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Console Redirection Settings
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COM1
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Enables or disables the console redirection feature.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Consloe Redirection Enable
or Disable.
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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
The following item appears only when you set
Console Redirection
to [Enabled].
Console Redirection Settings
This item becomes congurable only when you enable the
Console Redirection
item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which
the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or
compatible settings.
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
Allows you to set the terminal type.
[VT100] ASCII char set.
[VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et.
[VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes
[ANSI] Extended ASCII char set
Bits per second [57600]
Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the
other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.
A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors.
[Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection.
[None] None
[Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even
[Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd
[Mark] parity bit is always 1
[Space] parity bit is always 0
Stop Bits [1]
Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the
beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow
devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Conguration options: [1] [2]
Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]
Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overow. When sending data,
if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data
ow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the
ow. Hardware ow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals.
Conguration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS]
Recorder Mode [Disabled]
With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Recorder 100x31 [Disabled]
Allows to enable or disable extend terminal resolution.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy OS Redirction Resolution [80x24]
Congures the number of rows and columns supported on legacy OS.
Conguration options: [80x24] [80x25]
COM2
Console Redirection [Enabled]
Enables or disables the console redirection feature.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Console Redirection Settings
Please refer to the description of the
COM1 for details.
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Console Redirection Settings
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