RB238 2U Server
RB238G13-U08 User Manual
August 2019 Version 1.1
A document provides an overview of product features, functions, architecture, and support specifications
Revision History
Date
Version
Updates
Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the RB238G13-U08 Server User
Manual.
10/03/2019 V1.00
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CE Notice
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of EN55032. In a residential environment,
this equipment may cause radio interference.
Avertissement: Cet équipement est conforme à la classe A de la norme EN55032. Dans un
environnement résidentiel, cet équipement peut provoquer des interférences radio.
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Table of Contents
Revision History ............................................................................................................................. 2
Copyright Notice ............................................................................................................................ 2
CE Notice ....................................................................................................................................... 2
FCC Notice ..................................................................................................................................... 2
System Tour ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Front panel identification .............................................................................................................. 6
24-bay 2.5" HDD/SSD configuration .................................................................................................................................. 6
Rear panel identification ................................................................................................................ 7
Server components ........................................................................................................................ 8
24-bay 2.5" HDD/SSD configuration .................................................................................................................................... 8
Mainboard components ................................................................................................................ 9
SAS expander board components ................................................................................................. 10
16-CH SAS BPB components ....................................................................................................... 11
8-CH NVMe BPB components ....................................................................................................... 12
Fan locations ............................................................................................................................... 13
DIMM slot locations .................................................................................................................... 13
Status LED indicators ................................................................................................................... 15
Front panel LED indicators ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Rear panel LED indicators .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Serial label pull tab ...................................................................................................................... 17
Operations ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Power down the server ................................................................................................................ 18
Using Power Control function through BMC ..................................................................................................................... 18
Wistron BMC ............................................................................................................................... 19
Using BMC ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Firmware Information ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Firmware Update .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
HPM Firmware Update ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Remove the top covers ................................................................................................................ 26
Install the top covers ................................................................................................................... 28
Setup .............................................................................................................................................. 30
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 30
Powering up the server ................................................................................................................ 30
Powering on and selecting boot options in BIOS setup .................................................................................................... 30
Table of Contents 3
System utilities ................................................................................................................................ 31
BIOS setup ................................................................................................................................... 31
Accessing the BIOS setup menu screen ............................................................................................................................ 31
Navigating the BIOS setup menu screen ........................................................................................................................... 33
Remote Flash BIOS ............................................................................................................................................................ 33
BIOS setup menu screen .............................................................................................................. 34
Main menu ........................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Advanced menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Chipset menu .................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Socket Configuration menu ............................................................................................................................................... 59
Server Management menu ............................................................................................................................................... 71
Security menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 77
Boot menu ....................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Wistron menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 83
Save & Exit menu .............................................................................................................................................................. 86
System upgrades ............................................................................................................................. 87
Required tools ............................................................................................................................. 87
Safety considerations (Considérations de sécurité) ....................................................................... 87
Preventing electrostatic discharge .................................................................................................................................... 87
Symbols on equipment ..................................................................................................................................................... 87
Warnings and cautions ...................................................................................................................................................... 88
Preparation procedures ............................................................................................................... 89
2.5" HDD/SSD storage .................................................................................................................. 90
Air baffle ..................................................................................................................................... 96
Memory options .......................................................................................................................... 98
Memory module population rules .................................................................................................................................... 99
Memory Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features ................................................................................. 100
DIMM identification ........................................................................................................................................................ 102
Replacing the DIMM .................................................................................................................. 103
M.2 SSD module ........................................................................................................................ 105
M.2 22110 SSD Module ................................................................................................................................................... 105
M.2 2280 SSD Module ..................................................................................................................................................... 107
Heatsink .................................................................................................................................... 110
Processor................................................................................................................................... 113
PCIe add-on card ....................................................................................................................... 117
Fan module ............................................................................................................................... 119
Fan carrier/bracket .................................................................................................................... 121
SAS expander board................................................................................................................... 124
System battery .......................................................................................................................... 126
Mainboard ................................................................................................................................ 128
Table of Contents 4
Cabling ......................................................................................................................................... 131
Cabling overview ....................................................................................................................... 131
24-bay SAS/SATA/NVMe Storage .............................................................................................. 131
SAS expander board to HBA add-on card ........................................................................................................................ 132
8-CH NVMe BPB .............................................................................................................................................................. 133
16- CH SAS BPB to 8-CH NVMe BPB ................................................................................................................................ 134
Front I/O Board ......................................................................................................................... 134
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 135
Environmental specifications ..................................................................................................... 135
Server specifications .................................................................................................................. 135
System rating ............................................................................................................................. 136
5
System Tour
Front panel identification
24-bay 2.5" HDD/SSD configuration
Item Description Item Description
1 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 1 16 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 16
2 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 2 17 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 17
3 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 3 18 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 18
4 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 4 19 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 19
5 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 5 20 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 20
6 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 6 21 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 21
7 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 7 22 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 22
8 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 8 23 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 23
9 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 9 24 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 24
10 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 10 25 USB 2.0 port
11 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 11 26 Serial label pull tab
12 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 12 27 USB 2.0 port
13 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 13 28 Reset button
14 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 14 29 UID button/LED
15 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 15 30 Power button/LED
System Tour 6
Rear panel identification
Item Description
1 Redundant power supply unit 2
2 2.5" SATA HDD rear dummy cover
3 RJ45 for BMC management LAN
4 PCIe add-on card s lots
5 Rear UID button/LED
6 1G/10G LAN port 1
7 1G/10G LAN port 2
8 USB 3.0 port
9 Debug UART
10 VGA port
11 Redundant power supply unit 1
System Tour 7
Server components
24-bay 2.5" HDD/SSD configuration
Item Description
1 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD and NVMe SSD (24)
2 8-CH NVMe SSD backplane board (1)
3 SAS expander board (1)
4 System fan (4)
5 Mainboard (1)
6 RTC battery (1)
7~8 M.2 SSD (2)
9 PCIe add-on card (4)
(support low profi le PCIe add-on cards only)
10 Heatsink (2)
CPU (2)
11 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD dummy cover (1)
12 Redundant power supply unit (2)
14 DIMM slots (16)
15 16-CH HDD/SSD backplane board (1)
NOTE: Boards shown in blue color will change to green color during mass production.
System Tour 8
Mainboard components
Item Description Item Description
1 PCIe x8 slot 13 CPU2 socket
2 PCIe x16 slot 14 DIMM A1/A2/B1/C1 slots
3 PCIe x16 slot 15 DIMM J1/J2/K1/L1 slots
4 PCIe x16 slot 16 M.2 connector s
5 CPU1 socket 17 CPU2 storage connector
6 CPU1 8-pin ATX power connec tor 18 CPU2 storage connector
7 DIMM D1/D2/E1/F1 slots 19 CPU2 storage connector
8 CPU1 storage connector 20 Front board USB 2 s ignals connector
9 DIMM G1/G2/H1/I1 slots 21 Front board side-band signal
connector
10 24-pin ATX power connector 22 BPB side-band signal connector
11 RPSU side-band signal connector 23 RTC battery socket
12 CPU2 8-pin ATX power conn ector 24 TPM connector
System Tour 9
SAS expander board components
Item Description
1 Fan 1 connector
2 Fan 2 connector
3 SAS signal input c onnector
4 SAS signal input c onnectors
5 SAS signal output c onnectors
6 Fan 3 connector
7 Fan 4 connector
8 Sideband signal connector
9 BPB power connector
System Tour 10
16-CH SAS BPB components
Item Description
1 BPB power connector
2 BPB power connector
3 SATA/SAS signal connector
4 Sideband signal connector
5 SATA/SAS 9~24 connectors
System Tour 11
8-CH NVMe BPB components
Item Description
1 BPB power connector
2 Sideband signal connector
3~10 PCIe input signal connectors
11 NVMe SSD 1~8 connectors
System Tour 12
Fan locations
Item
Description
1 Fan 1
2 Fan 2
3 Fan 3
4 Fan 4
DIMM slot locations
System Tour 13
DIMM slots are labeled alphabetically (A through L) and must be populated sequentially, i.e.
from A1 to A2 to B1 to C1, up to L1. There are six (6) channels per processor numbered
sequentially from 1 to 6.
Item Description Item Description
A1 CPU1 DIM M S lot 1 G1 CP U 2 D IMM Slot 1
A2 CPU1 DIM M S lot 2 G2 CP U 2 D IMM Slot 2
B1 CPU1 DIMM Slot 3 H1 CPU2 DIMM Slot 3
C1 CPU1 DIMM Slot 4 I1 CPU2 DIMM Slot 4
D1 C PU1 DIMM Slot 5 J1 CPU2 DIMM Slot 5
D2 C PU1 DIMM Slot 6 J2 CPU2 DIMM Slot 6
E1 CPU1 DIMM Slot 7 K1 CPU2 DIMM Slot 7
F1 CPU1 DIMM Slot 8 L1 CPU2 DIMM Slot 8
System Tour 14
Status LED indicators
The status LED indicators aid in problem diagnosis by indicating the status of system
components and operations of the server.
Front panel LED indicators
Item Function Status Status Description
Off
1* System Power
2* Unit identification
3 HDD activity indic a tor
4* System status indicator
5 and 6 LAN activity indic a tor
7 HDD cage status indicator
8 HDD cage activity in dicator
NOTE: *This LED is hardware and software controll ed.
Blue
Blue (blinking)
Off
Blue
Off
Amber (blinking)
Off
Red
Off
Green
Green (blinking)
Off
Blue
Off
Green
Red (solid)
Red (4Hz-blinking)
Red (1Hz-blinking)
System is off / N o AC power
Powered on
Stand by
UID is off
UID is on
No HDD installed
HDD is active
System is off/normal
System fault
No connection
Linked to network
Network is active
No HDD installed
HDD is installed
HDD not active
HDD is active
HDD error
Locate
Re-build
System Tour 15
Rear panel LED indicators
Item Function Status Status Description
Off
1 and 2 Power Supply
3 NIC Link (left)
4 NIC L ink (right)
5* Unit identification
NOTE: *This LED is hardware and software controlled.
Green
Amber
Off
Yellow (blinkin g )
Off
Green
Amber
Yellow
Off
Blue
Not installed / fa ult
Active
Failure; AC cord unplugged / No AC
power
No connection
Linked and activ ity on the network
No connection
Linked to 100Mbps network
Linked to 1G network
Linked to 10G network
UID is off
UID is on
System Tour 16
Serial label pull tab
The serial label pull tab contains important information about the server like the BMC
username and password.
To access the serial tab:
A. Pull the serial label tab from the chassis.
System Tour 17
Operations
IMPORTANT:
Power down the server
Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a
backup of critical server data and programs.
the system.
When the server is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being provided to
To power down the server, use one of the following methods:
• Press and release the Power On/Standby button.
This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server
enters standby mode.
• Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server
to enter standby mode.
This method forces the server to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications
and the OS. If an application stops responding, you can use this method to force a
shutdown.
• Use a virtual power button selection through BMC.
This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the
server enters standby mode.
Before proceeding, verify that the server is in standby mode by observing that the system
power LED is amber.
Using Power Control function through BMC
The following options are available when using Power Control function through BMC:
• Power On—Similar to press and release of the Power On/Standby button
• Power Off—Similar to the press and hold of the Power On/Standby button more than 4
seconds.
• Power Cycle—Power off and then power on the server
• Hard Reset—A forced reboot that does not reach standby
Operations 18
Wistron BMC
BMC is a remote server management processor embedded on the system boards of
RB238G13-U08 servers. BMC enables the monitoring and controlling of servers from remote
locations. Wistron BMC management is a powerful tool that provides multiple ways to
configure, update, monitor, and repair servers remotely. BMC (Standard) comes preconfigured
on Chenbro servers without an additional cost or license.
Using BMC
To log-in, you need to enter your username and password. You can find this information
printed in the serial label pull-tab (Link).
Firmware Information
Operations 19
To check the current firmware version that is installed in your server, from the BMC menu bar,
click Maintenance > Firmware Information.
The current firmware information will be displayed.
Firmware Update
Operations 20
To update the current firmware installed in your server, from the BMC menu bar, click
Maintenance > Firmware Update.
This wizard takes you through the process of updating the firmware. A reset of the server will
automatically follow if the upgrade is completed or cancelled. An option to Preserve All
Configuration is available. Enable it, if you wish to preserve configured settings through the
upgrade.
WARNING: After entering update mode widgets, other web pages and services will not work.
All open widgets will be closed automatically. If upgrade process is cancelled in the middle of
the wizard, the device will be reset.
AVERTISSEMENT: Une fois dans les widgets en mode de mise à jour, les autres pages Web
et services ne fonctionneront pas. Tous les widgets ouverts seront fermés automatiquement.
Si le processus de mise à niveau est annulé au milieu des procédures de l'assistant, le
périphérique sera réinitialisé.
NOTE: The firmware upgrade process is a crucial operation. Make sure that the chances of
a power or connectivity loss are minimal when performing this operation.
Once you enter into Update Mode and choose to cancel the firmware flash operation, the
BMC must be reset. This means that you must close the Internet browser and log back onto
the BMC before you can perform any other types of operations.
Once Firmware upgrade using web is started, the regular IPMI command will not be allowed
for safety concern if Enable IPMI Command handling during flashing support is disabled in
project configuration.
Operations 21
1. Click Preserve all Configuration to preserve all configuration. You can also customize
which configuration is retained by clicking the Edit Preserve Configuration option.
Operations 22
2. Click Browse to select firmware image, then click Upload. The following actions will be
automatically executed:
• Closing all active client requests
• Preparing Device for Firmware Upgrade
• Uploading Firmware Image
NOTE: A popup window for uploading file will be displayed for http/https but in the case
of TFTP files, the file is automatically uploaded displaying the status of upload.
3. Click Start firmware update to start the firmware update. A pop-up window will ask for
your confirmation to proceed with the update.
4. Click OK to start the firmware update.
The firmware update page will now be disabled and you will not be able to perform any other
tasks until firmware upgrade is completed and the device is rebooted.
Operations 23
HPM Firmware Update
WARNING: After entering update mode widgets, other web pages and services will not work.
To update the current HPM firmware installed in your server, from the BMC menu bar, click
Maintenance > HPM Firmware Update.
This wizard takes you through the process of updating the HPM firmware. A reset of the server
will automatically follow if the upgrade is completed or cancelled. An option to Preserve BIOS
Configuration is available. Enable it, if you wish to preserve BIOS settings during BIOS update.
All open widgets will be closed automatically. If upgrade process is cancelled in the middle of
the wizard, the device will be reset.
AVERTISSEMENT: Une fois dans les widgets en mode de mise à jour, les autres pages Web
et services ne fonctionneront pas. Tous les widgets ouverts seront fermés automatiquement.
Si le processus de mise à niveau est annulé au milieu des procédures de l'assistant, le
périphérique sera réinitialisé.
NOTE: The firmware upgrade process is a crucial operation. Make sure that the chances of
a power or connectivity loss are minimal when performing this operation.
Once you enter into Update Mode and choose to cancel the HPM firmware flash operation,
the BMC must be reset. This means that you must close the Internet browser and log back
onto the BMC before you can perform any other types of operations.
Once HPM Firmware upgrade using web is started, the regular IPMI command will not be
allowed for safety concern if Enable IPMI Command handling during flashing support is
disabled in project configuration.
Operations 24
Click Preserve BIOS Configuration to preserve BIOS settings.
1.
2. Click Browse to select HPM firmware image, then click Upload. The following actions will
be automatically executed:
• Closing all active client requests
• Preparing Device for Firmware Upgrade
• Uploading Firmware Image
NOTE: A popup window for uploading file will be displayed for http/https but in the case
of TFTP files, the file is automatically uploaded displaying the status of upload.
3. Click Start firmware update to start the HPM firmware update. A pop-up window will ask
for your confirmation to proceed with the update.
4. Click OK to start the HPM firmware update.
The firmware update page will now be disabled and you will not be able to perform any other
tasks until firmware upgrade is completed and the device is rebooted.
Operations 25
Remove the top covers
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes,
laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static
precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper
grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
MISE EN GARDE: Pour éviter d’endommager les composants électriques, prenez les
précautions antistatiques appropriées avant de commencer toute procédure d’installation, de
retrait ou de remplacement. Une mise à la terre incorrecte peut provoquer une décharge
électrostatique.
CAUTION: Do not operate the server with the top cover open or removed. Operating the
server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal
damage.
MISE EN GARDE: N'utilisez pas le serveur si le panneau d'accès est ouvert ou retiré. Utiliser
le serveur de cette manière entraîne un flux d’air inapproprié et un refroidissement inadéquat
pouvant entraîner des dommages thermiques.
To remove the component:
A. Power down the server (Link).
B. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
C. Remove the rear top cover:
1. Remove the two (2) screws securing the rear top cover to the chassis.
2. Press to unlock the latch securing the rear top cover to the chassis.
3. Pull the latch to disengage the rear top cover from the chassis.
Operations 26
Slide the rear top cover back about 1.5 cm (0.5 in) then lift and remove the rear access
4.
panel.
Turn the rear top cover over to locate the top cover label. This label provides information on
installing various options, flexible memory configurations, and LED status indicators.
D. Remove the front top cover:
1. Press to unlock the metal tabs securing the front top cover to the chassis.
2. Slide the front top cover back about 1.5 cm (0.5 in) then lift and remove the front top
cover.
Operations 27
Install the top covers
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes,
laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static
precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper
grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
MISE EN GARDE: Pour éviter d’endommager les composants électriques, prenez les
précautions antistatiques appropriées avant de commencer toute procédure d’installation, de
retrait ou de remplacement. Une mise à la terre incorrecte peut provoquer une décharge
électrostatique.
CAUTION: Do not operate the server with the top cover open or removed. Operating the
server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal
damage.
MISE EN GARDE: N'utilisez pas le serveur si le panneau d'accès est ouvert ou retiré. Utiliser
le serveur de cette manière entraîne un flux d’air inapproprié et un refroidissement inadéquat
pouvant entraîner des dommages thermiques.
To install the component:
A. Install the front top cover:
1. Place the front top cover on top of the server and slide it toward the front of the
server until it latches into place.
Operations 28
B. Install the rear top cover:
1. Place the rear top cover on top of the server and slide it toward the front of the server.
The rear top cover locks into position.
2. Push down the latch until it locks into place.
3. Use two (2) screws to secure the rear top cover to the chassis.
Operations 29
Setup
Overview
Installing a server requires the following steps:
A. Power up the server.
B. Configure the server.
Powering up the serve r
The rack initiates an automatic power-up sequence when the server is installed. If the default
setting is changed, use one of the following methods to power up the server:
• Use Power Control function through BMC web interface.
• Press and release the Power On/Standby button.
When the server goes from the standby mode to the full power mode, the system power LED
changes from off to solid green.
Powering on and selecting boot options in BIOS setup
A. Press the Power On/Standby button.
B. During the initial boot, press the Esc key in the Wistron POST screen to enter the BIOS
menu screen. By default, the menus are in the English language.
C. Go to the Boot menu screen and select the desired Boot Option Priority.
D. Press F4 to Save & Exit and continue the booting process using the device you have
chosen.
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System utilities
BIOS setup
Accessing the BIOS setup menu screen
A. To access the BIOS setup menu screen, turn on the server.
B. If the server is already turned on, save your data and close all open applications, then
restart the server.
C. During POST, press Esc.
NOTE: The server will take around 3 minutes from turning the power on, booting the
system and loading system setup.
D. If you fail to press Esc before POST is completed, you will need to restart the server.
E. Use the Left/Right arrow keys to move between the menu screens, then press Enter to
view that menu tab.
F. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to move between the menu options, then press Enter to
execute that option.
G. Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to
execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
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H. Some options (marked with a ►) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values
for the option. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
submenu.
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Navigating the BIOS setup menu screen
Move the cursor to the item you want. The currently selected
Use the keys listed on the bottom right of the Setup screen to work your way through the
various BIOS menu and submenu screens. The table below lists these keys and their respective
functions.
Key Function
Left / Right arrow keys Move the cursor to the menu screen you want. The currently
selected screen w ill be highlighted an d the items it contain will
be shown.
Up / Down arrow keys
field will be highlighted.
Enter • To open the page for th e cur rently selecte d men u/s ubmen u
• To apply a field value.
+ / - keys To select a value f or the currently selected field (only if it is
user-configurable). Press these keys repeatedly to display all
possible entries. A para m eter that is enclosed in square
brackets [ ] is user-configurable. Black font parameters are
not user-configurable for one of the following reasons:
• The field value is auto-configure d or auto-detected.·
• The field value is informational only.
• The field is password-protected.
F1 To bring up the General Help window. The General Help
F2 Restore the saved User Default settings.
F3 Load optimized default system v alues.
F4 Save and exit the BIOS setup screen.
Esc If you press this key:
Remote Flash BIOS
To remotely flash BIOS on RB238G13-U08 Server, contact your Chenbro Service Representative
for a complete step-by-step instructions.
window describes other setup navigation key s that are not
displayed on the legend bar .
• On one of the primary menu sc reens, the Exit menu displays.
• On a submenu screen, the previous screen displays.
• When you are making selections from a pop-up menu, closes
the pop-up without making a selection.
System utilities 33
BIOS setup menu screen
Parameter
Description
The screenshots used in this section are for illustration only. The values displayed may not be
the same as those in your server. In the descriptive tables following each of the menu screen
illustrations, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
Main menu
BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor Copyright owner of BIOS software.
Project Version Of ficial project vers ion code of the serv e r .
BIOS Build Date and Tim e Date wh e n the system BIOS w a s built.
Access Level Current acces s le vel of the logged-in user.
Platform Information
Platform Platform name.
Processor Shows information about the installe d p rocessor.
PCH Shows information about the installe d PCH.
RC Revision Shows current RC version.
System utilities 34
Parameter
Description
BIOS ACM Shows current BIOS ACM version.
SINIT ACM Shows current SINIT ACM version.
Memory Informa tion
Total Memory Size of system memory detecte d during boot-up.
Usable Memory Size of system memory that can be used by server.
System Language Sets the system language.
System Date Sets the system date.
System Time Sets the system time.
System utilities 35
Advanced menu
Parameter Description
Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Settings.
SMART Settings System SMART Settings.
Serial Port Console
Redirection
Option ROM Dispatch Policy Option ROM Dispatch Policy.
PCI Subsystem Se tting PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express Settings .
Synchronize Time
Configuration
CSM Configuration CSM configuration: Enable/Disable, Option ROM execution
NVMe Configu r a tion NVMe Device Options Settings.
Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Setting s .
iSCSI Configuration iSCSI Configuration Settings.
Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU Settings.
Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
BCM5720
Driver Health Provides Health Status for the Drivers/Contr ollers.
Serial Port Console Redirection.
Synchronize BIOS time with the configuration.
settings, etc.
Configure Device Param eters.
NOTE: The On-board LAN EFI HII items will depend on system configuration.
System utilities 36
Advanced menu -> T r uste d Com puting
Parameter
Description
Value
Configuration
Security Device Support Ena ble/ Dis a ble Security Device.
NOTE: Your Computer w ill reboot during restar t in
order to change State of the Device.
Enabled
Disabled
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Advanced menu -> SMART Settings
Parameter Description Value
SMART Self Test Run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Enabled
Disabled
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Advanced menu -> Serial Port Console Redirection
Parameter Description Value
Console Redirection Enable/Disable Console redirection function. Enabled
Console Redirection Settings This setting specify the host c omputer and the remote
Legacy Console Redirection
Settings
Console Redirection Enable/Disable Console redirection function. Enabled
Console Redirection Settings This setting specify the host computer and the remote
Disabled
computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both
computer should have the same or compatible setting.
Legacy Console Red irection Settings.
Disabled
computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both
computer should ha ve the same or compatible s etting.
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Serial Port Console Redirection -> Console Redirection Settings sub-menu
Parameter Description Value
COM0
Console Redirection Settings
Terminal Type Select terminal type for emula tion:
VT100: ASCII char set.
VT100+: Extends VT100 to support color,
function key s, etc.
VT-UTF8: Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode
chars onto 1 or more b ytes.
ANSI: Extended ASCII char set.
Bits per second Selects serial p ort transmission speed. The speed
must be matched on the other side. Long or n oisy
lines may require lower speeds .
Data Bits Select data bits va lue. 7
VT100
VT100+
VT-UTF8
ANSI
9600
19200
38400
57600
115200
8
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Parameter
Description
Value
parity bit is 0 if the num of 1's in the data
Stop bits indicate th e end of a seria l data packe t.
data. With Recorder Mode enabled, only text will
Parity Selects parity bit type to detect transm iss ion
errors.
Even:
bits is even.
Odd: parity bit is 0 if nu m of 1's in the da ta bits is
odd.
Mark: parity bit is always 1.
Space: Parity bit is always 0.
Mark and Space P arity do not allow for error
detection. They can be u sed as an additional data
bit.
Stop Bits
(A start bit indicates the beginn ing). The
standard settin g is 1 stop bit. Communication
with slow devices m ay require more than 1 stop
bit.
Flow Control Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer
overflow. When sending data, if the receiving
buffers are full, a 'stop' signa l can be sent to stop
the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a
'start' signal can be sent to re-start the flow.
Hardware flow control uses two wire s to s e nd
start/stop signals.
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for
ANSI/VT100 terminals.
None
Even
Odd
Mark
Space
1
2
None
Hardware
RTS_CTS
Enabled
Disabled
Recorder Mode Enable or d is able the ability to c apture terminal
Resolution 100x31 Enable or disable extended termina l resolution. Enabled
Putty KeyPad Select Function Key and keypad on Putty. VT100
Enabled
Disabled
be sent.
Disabled
LINUX
XTERMR6
SCO
ESCN
VT400
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Serial Port Console Redirection -> Legacy Console Redirection Settings sub-menu
Console Redirection is disa bled befor e bootin g to
Enable is selected, then
Legacy Console Redirection is enabled for legacy
Parameter Description Value
Legacy Console Redirection Settings
Redirection COM Port Select a COM port to display redir ection of Legacy
Resolution Select the Number of Rows and Columns
Redirect After POST When Bootloader is selected, then Legacy
OS and Legacy OPROM messages.
supported in redirection on Lega c y OS.
legacy OS. When Always
OS.
COM0
COM1
80x24
80x25
Always
Enable
Bootloader
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Serial Port Console Redirection -> EMS Console Redirection Settings sub-menu
Parameter Description Value
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port Microsoft Windows Emergency Management
Services (EMS) allows for remote management of
a Windows Serv er OS through a serial port.
Terminal Type Select terminal type for out-of ban d
management:
VT100: ASCII char set.
VT100+: Extends VT100 to support color,
function key s, etc.
VT-UTF8: Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode
chars onto 1 or more b ytes.
ANSI: Extended ASCII char set.
Bits per second Selects serial port tran smission speed. Th e speed
must be matched on the other side. L ong or noisy
lines may require lower speeds .
Flow Control Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer
overflow. When sending data, if the receiving
buffers are full, a 'stop' signal can be sent to stop
the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a
'start' signal can be sent to re-start the flow.
Hardware flow control uses two wire s to s e nd
start/stop signals.
COM0
COM1
VT100
VT100+
VT-UTF8
ANSI
9600
19200
38400
57600
115200
None
Hardware
RTS_CTS
Software
Xon_Xoff
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Advanced menu -> Option ROM Dispatch Policy
Parameter
Description
Value
AMI ROM Dispatch Policy Shows AMI ROM Disp a tc h Policy Version inf ormation.
Device Group Default ROM P olicy (Selected at CSM Setup Page)
Network Class
Mass Storage Class
Display Class
Other Devices
On Board Mass Storage
Controller
On Board Mass Storage
Controller
Slot # 1/2/3/4 Enable/Disable Option ROM execution for
Shows current parameters of Device Group
default ROM Policy.
Enable/Disable the onboard mass storage
controller.
Enable/Disable the onboard mass storage
controller.
selected Slot.
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
NOTE: The number of slots will depend on system configuration.
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Advanced menu -> PCI Subsystem Settings
pace (Only
Parameter Description Value
PCI Driver Version Shows AMI PCI Driver Version information.
PCI Devices Common Settings:
Above 4G Decoding Globally Enable or Disable 64bit capable devices
to be decoded on Above 4G address s
if system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).
Enabled
Disabled
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Advanced menu -> Synchro niz e Time Configuration
Parameter Description
Please enable Network Stack.
GMT Shows information about the system’s Time Zone.
NTP Server IP(IPv4) Shows information about the NTP Server IP (IPv4).
Synchronize Time Time is synchronized with the NTP Server IP (IPv4).
NTP Server IP(IPv6) Shows information a bout the NTP Server IP (IPv6).
Synchronize Time Time is synchronized with the NTP Server IP (IPv6).
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Advanced menu -> Network Stack Configuration
Parameter
Description
Value
Network Stack Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack function. Enabled
Ipv4 PXE Support Enable Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled I P V4
Ipv6 PXE Support Enable Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled I P V6
PXE boot wait time Wait time to press ES C key to abort the PXE boot.
Media detect count Number of times presence of media will be
PXE boot option will not be created.
NOTE: This information will only show when
Network Stack is set to Enabled.
PXE boot option will not be created.
NOTE: This information will only show when
Network Stack is set to Enabled.
NOTE: This information will only show when
Network Stack is set to Enabled.
checked.
NOTE: This information will only show when
Network Stack is set to Enabled.
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
0~5
1~50
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Advanced menu -> CSM Configuration
Parameter
Description
Value
xecution of UEFI and Legacy PXE
Compatibility S upport Module Configuration
CSM Support Enable/Disable CSM Support. Enabled
Disabled
CSM16 Module Version Show the CSM module version.
INT19 Trap Response BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option
ROM.
Immediate: execute the trap right away.
Postponed: execute the trap during legacy
boot.
Boot option filter This option controls Lega cy/UEFI ROMs priority. UEFI and
Option ROM execution
Network Controls the e
OP-ROM
Storage Controls the execution of UE FI and Legacy
Storage OP-ROM.
Immediate
Postponed
Legacy
Legacy Only
UEFI Only
Do not
launch
UEFI
Legacy
Do not
launch
UEFI
Legacy
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Parameter
Description
Value
Video Controls the execution of UEFI and L egacy
Other PCI devices Determines OP-ROM execution polic y for
Video OP-ROM.
devices other than Netw ork, Storage, or Video.
Do not
launch
UEFI
Legacy
Do not
launch
UEFI
Legacy
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Advanced menu -> NVMe Configuration
Parameter
Description
NVMe Configu r a tion
No NVME Device Found Shows information about NVMe device installe d.
NOTE: This information will only show when Storage OP-ROM is set to Legacy mode.
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Advanced menu -> iSCSI Configuration
Parameter
Description
iSCSI Initiator N ame The worldwide unique name of iSCS I Initiator. Only IQN
format is accepted. Ran ge is from 4 to 223.
Add an Attempt Add an attempt.
Delete Attempt Delete one or more attempts.
Change Attempt Order Change the order of Attem pts using +/ - keys. Use arrow keys
to select the attempt then press +/- to move the attempt
up/down in the a tte m pt order list.
NOTE: This information will only show when Boot mode is set to UEFI boot mode.
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Advanced menu -> Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU
Parameter
Description
Intel(R) VROC with VMD
Technology
No RAID volumes on the
system
No Intel VMD Controllers on
the system
Shows Intel(R) VROC with VMD Technology Version
information.
Shows information about RAID volumes installed in the
system.
Shows inform ation about Intel V MD Controllers installed in the
system.
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Advanced menu -> Driver Health
Parameter
Description
on
Intel(R) VROC with VMD
Technology
Intel(R) DCPMEM Driver
Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
Driver
Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
Driver
Provides Health S tatus for the Driver s/Controllers.
NOTE: Information s hown on th is page w ill depend o n add-
PCIE device and on-board device in s talled.
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Chipset menu
Parameter Description
PCH Configuration PCH Configuration settings.
System utilities 54
Chipset menu -> PCH Configuration
Parameter
Description
PCH Configuration
PCH Devices Intel(R) IO Controller Hub devices settings.
PCH SATA Configuration SATA Device Configuration settings.
PCH sSATA Configuration s SATA Device Configura tion settings.
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PCH Configuration -> PCH Devices sub-menu
Parameter
Description
Value
PCH state after G3 Specify what state to go to when power is
re-applied after a power failu r e ( G 3 s tate).
S0 State
S5 State
Leave
power
state
unchanged
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PCH Configuration -> SATA Configuration sub-menu
Parameter
Description
Value
PCH SATA Conf iguration
Configure SATA as Select an operating mode for the SATA device. AHCI
RAID
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PCH Configuration -> sSATA Configuration sub-menu
Parameter
Description
Value
PCH sSATA Configuration
Configure sSATA as Select an operating mode f or the sSATA device. AHCI
RAID
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Socket Configuration menu
Parameter
Description
Advanced Power Managemen t
Processor Conf ig uration Processor Conf ig uration settings.
Common RefCode
Configuration
UPI Configura tion UPI Configuration settings.
Memory Configuration Memory Configuration settings.
Configuration
Common RefCode Configuration settings.
Advanced Power Management Configuration settings.
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Socket Configuration menu -> Processor Configuration
This function is enabled in Windows XP and Linux
Parameter Description Value
Processor Configuration
Processor BSP Revision
Per Socket Configur a tion
Processor Socket
Processor ID
Processor Frequency
Processor Max Ratio
Processor Min Ratio
Microcode Revision
L1~L3 Cache RAM
Processor 0 Version
Processor 1 Version
CPU core Enabled Select the number of processor cores to enable
Hyper-Threading Enable or disable processor core vir tualization.
Intel(R) TXT Select whether to enable the Intel Trusted
Shows information about the installed processor.
Shows P er S oc ket Configuration settings.
and make available for use.
0= All
or any OS that is op tim ized for Hyper-Threading
Technology.
Execution Technology. TXT provides enhanced
data protection with hardware-assisted security.
0
1~5
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enable SMX Select whether to enable or the Safe Mode
Extension.
Enabled
Disabled
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Socket Configuration menu -> Common RefCode Configuration
Parameter Description Value
Numa Enable or Disable Non Uniform Memory Access
(NUMA).
Enabled
Disabled
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Socket Configuration menu -> UPI Configuration
Parameter Description
UPI Configuration
UPI Genera l Configuration UPI General Config uration setting s .
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UPI Configuration -> UPI General Configuration sub-menu
Parameter Description
UPI Genera l Configuration
UPI Status UPI S ta tus settings.
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UPI General Configuration -> UPI Status sub-menu
Parameter Description
UPI Status
Number of CPU
Number of IIO
Current UPI Link Speed
Current UPI Link Frequency
Shows UPI Status information.
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Socket Configuration menu -> Memory Configuration
Sets it to the MRC default setting; current
Parameter Description Value
Integrated Memory Controller (iMC)
Enforce POR Enable or Disable Plan Of Record res tr ictions for
Memory Topology Shows memory topology w ith DIMM population information.
Memory RAS Configuration Memory RAS C onfiguration se ttings.
DDR4 frequency and v oltage programming.
Enable: Enforces this feature.
Disable: Disables this feature.
Auto:
default is Enable.
Auto
Enable
Disable
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Memory Conf iguration -> Mem ory Topology sub-menu
Parameter Description
CPU1 DimmA1: DIMM is
Present.
DIMM Status: Enabled
DIMM Detail:
CPU1 DimmB1: DIMM is
Present.
DIMM Status: Enabled
DIMM Detail:
Empty
Empty
Empty
Empty
Shows DIMM population information.
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Memory Configuration -> Memory RAS Configuration sub-menu
Parameter Description Value
Memory RAS Configuration S e tup
Mirror mode Enable or Disable Mirror Mode , which will set
Memory Rank Sparing Enable or Disable Memory Rank Sparing. This
entire 1LM memory in sys tem to be mirrored,
consequently reducing th e m em ory capacity by
half. Enabling Mirror Mode will disable X P T
Prefetch.
feature is only available on 1L M.
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
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Socket Configuration menu -> Advanced Power Management Configuration
Advanced Power Management
Parameter Description
Configuration
CPU P State Control CPU P State Control Configuration settings.
Package C State Control Package C State Control Configu ration settings.
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Advanced P ower Management Configuration -> CPU P State Control sub-menu
Parameter Description Value
CPU P State Control
SpeedStep (Pstates) Select whether to enable the Intel SpeedStep
Turbo Mode Select whether to enable the In tel Turbo Mode
Technology.
NOTE: After enabling IST in BIOS Setup , you
need to enable it on your operating system as
well. Consult your OS documentation for related
instructions.
Technology.
NOTE: Requires Intel SpeedStep or Intel
SpeedShift to be available and enabled.
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
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Advanced P ower Management Configuration -> Package C State Control sub-menu
Parameter Description Value
Package C State Control
Package C State Set the maximum Package C State Limit.
No Limit – Set to No Lim it value.
Auto – Set to the maximum Package C State
limit.
C0~C10
No Limit
Auto
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Server Management menu
Parameter
Description
BMC Self Test Status Shows BMC Self Test Status information.
BMC Device ID Shows BMC Device ID in formation.
BMC Device Revision Shows BMC Device Revision informa tion.
BMC Firmw a r e Revision Shows BMC Firmware Revision information .
IPMI Version Shows IPMI Version information.
BMC Interface(s) Sho ws BMC device interface(s) information.
System Event Log Press <Enter> to change the System Event Log
View FRU inform ation Press <Enter> to view FRU information.
BMC network configuration Press <Enter> to view and configure BMC network settings.
View System Event L og Press <Enter> to view System Event Log.
BMC Warm Reset Press <Enter> to execute BMC Warm Reset.
configuration.
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Server Management menu -> System Event Log
Parameter Description Value
Enabling/Disabling Options
SEL Components Enable or disable event logging for
Erase Settings
Erase SEL Choose options f or e r a sing SEL. No
When SEL is full Choose options for r e a c tions to a full SEL. Do Nothing
Custom EFI Logging O ptions
Log EFI Status Code Set the logging options.
error/progress codes during boot.
Disabled: Disable the logging of EFI Sta tus
Codes.
Both: Log error code and progress code.
Error Code: Log only error code.
Progress Code: Log only progress code.
Enabled
Disabled
Yes
Erase
Immediately
Disabled
Both
Error code
Progress
code
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Server Management menu -> View FRU Information
Parameter Description
FRU Information
System Manufacturer
System Product Name
System Version
System Serial Number
Board Manufacturer
Board Product Name
Board Version
Board Serial Number
Chassis Manufacturer
Chassis Version
Chassis Serial Number
SDR Version
Shows FRU information.
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Server Management menu -> BMC Network Configuration
Parameter Description Value
BMC network configuration
Configure IPV4 support
Configuration Address source Select to configure LAN channel parameters
statically or dynamically (by BIO S or BMC).
Unspecified opti on will not modify a ny BMC
network parameters durin g BIOS phase.
Current Conf iguration Address
source
Station IP address
Subnet mask
Station MAC addr ess
Router IP address
Router MAC address
Configure IPV6 support
IPV6 Support Ena ble or disa ble LAN IPV6 support. Enabled
Shows the IPV4 c onfiguration inform a tion.
Unspecified
Static
Dynamic
BMC DHCP
Dynamic
BMC
Non-DHCP
Disabled
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Parameter
Description
Value
Configuration Address source Select to configure LAN channel parameters
Current Conf iguration Address
source
Station IPV6 address
Prefix Length
IPV6 Router IP address
IPV6 address status
IPV6 DHCP Algorithm
statically or dynamically (by BIO S or BMC).
Unspecified opti on will not modify a ny BMC
network parameters durin g BIOS phase.
Shows the IPV6 c onfiguration inform a tion.
Unspecified
Static
Dynamic
BMC DHCP
Dynamic
BMC
Non-DHCP
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Server Management menu -> View System Event Log
Parameter Description
No. of log entries in SEL: Shows number of log entries in SEL.
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Security menu
Parameter
Description
Administrator Password Set the administrator’s password.
User Password Set the user’s password.
HDD Security C onfiguration HDD Security C onfiguration for s ele c te d drive.
Secure Boot Select to configure the secure boot function.
Secure Flash Update Secure flash update configura tion settings.
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Security menu -> Secure Boot
Parameter Description Value
Secure Boot Enable or disable Secure Boot fu nction. Secure
Secure Boot Mode Select the secure boot mode when secure boot
Key Management Allows configuration of Secure Boot Policy variables without
Image Execution Policy Man age Image Execution Policy on Security Violation.
Boot is Activated w hen platform key (PK) is
enrolled, System mode is User/ Deployed, and
CSM function is disabled.
function is en a ble d.
full authentic a tion. (for expert us e r s only)
Enabled
Disabled
Standard
Custom
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Secure Boot -> Key Management sub-menu
Parameter
Description
Value
Factory Key Provision Install factory de fault Secure Boot keys when
Restore Factory Keys Force System to User Mode. Install factory d efault Secure
Reset to Setup Mode Delete all Secu re Boot key databases from NVRAM.
Platform Key (PK)
Key Exchange Keys
Authorized Sign atures
Forbidden Signatures
Authorized TimeStamps
OsRecovery Signatures
Enabled
System is in Setup Mode.
Boot key databases.
Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file :
1. Public key Certificate in:
a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST
b)EFI_CERT_X509(DE R encoded)
Disabled
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Secure Boot -> Image Execution Policy sub-menu
Parameter
Description
Value
Option ROM Image Execution Policy per device path on
Removable Media Image Execu tion Policy per device pa th on
Fixed Media Image Execution Policy per device path on
Security Violati on.
Security Violati on.
Security Violati on.
Query User
Deny
Execute
Query User
Deny
Execute
Query User
Deny
Execute
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Security menu -> Secure Flas h Update
Parameter Description Value
Signed BIOS Update
FW Key Type
FW Key Name
FW Update Method
FW Rollback Protec tion
Flash Write Protection
Shows BIOS flash update configuration.
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Boot menu
Parameter Description Value
Boot Configuration
Setup Prompt Time out Set the number of seconds to wait for setup
activation key.
Bootup NumLock State Select to enable or disable the Num-Lock key
during boot.
Boot mode select Select boot mode. Legacy
Hard Drive BBS Priorities Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence from available
Hard Disk Drives.
CDROM/DVD Drive BBS
Priorities
USB Key Drive BB S Priorities Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence from a vailable
UEFI Hard Drive BBS
Priorities
UEFI USB Key Drive BBS
Priorities
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence from a vailable
CDROM/DVD Drives.
USB Key Drives.
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence from a vailable
UEFI Hard Disk Drives.
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence from a vailable
UEFI USB Key Drives.
1 ~ 65535
On
Off
UEFI
System utilities 82
Wistron menu
Parameter
Description
Operating Mode Operating Mode settings.
Device IO Setting Device IO Option Settin gs.
System utilities 83
Wistron menu -> Operating Mode
Parameter
Description
Value
Operating Mode Operating Mode Settings.
Default Mode:
Turbo Mode [Enable]
Package C State [Auto]
Link Frequency Select [Auto]
Memory Frequency [Auto]
PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [Per-Port]
Max Performance Mode:
Turbo Mode [Enable]
Package C State [C0/C1 state]
Link Frequency Select [10.4GB/s]
Memory Frequency [Auto]
PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [Disable]
Min Power Mode:
Turbo Mode [Disable]
Package C State [No Limit]
Link Frequency Select [9.6GB/s]
Memory Frequency [2133]
PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [Per-Port]
Default
Mode
Max
Performance
Mode
Min Power
Mode
System utilities 84
Wistron menu -> Device IO Setting
Parameter Description Value
M.2 PCIE Slot 1 Enable or disable the M.2 Slot 1. Enabled
Disabled
M.2 PCIE Slot 2 Enable or disable the M.2 Slot 2. Enabled
Disabled
Slot 1/2/3/4 In auto mode the BIOS will rem ove the EXP port if
there is no devic e or errors on that device and th e
device is not HP capable. Disabl e is used to
disable port and hide its CFG space.
Slot 1/2/3/4 Link Speed Set the PCIe link speed. Auto
Auto
Enabled
Disabled
Gen 1
Gen 2
Gen 3
NOTE: The number of slots will depend on system configuration.
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Save & Exit menu
Parameter
Description
Save Changes and Exit Save c hanges made and exit system setup. Key boa r d
Discard Changes and Exit Discard changes made and exit system setup. Keyboard
Save Changes and Reset Save changes made and restart the system.
Discard Changes and Reset Discard changes made and restart the system.
Save Changes Save changes made.
Discard Changes Discard changes made.
Restore Defaults Load the factory default settings for all s etup parameters.
Save as User Defaults Save the curre nt configuration settin gs as user default v alues.
Restore User Defaults Load the user default setti ngs for all setup parameters.
Launch EFI Shell from
filesystem device
Save Configu r ation in BMC Saves BIOS Configuration in B MC.
Restore Configur ation from
BMC
shortcut: F4.
shortcut: Esc.
Keyboard shortcut: F3.
Attempts to launc h EFI Shell applicat ion (Shell.efi) from one of
the available filesystem devices.
Restores BIOS Configuration from BMC.
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System upgrades
Required tools
You need the following items for some procedures:
• T-20 Torx screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
Safety considerations (Considérations de sécurité)
Before performing service procedures, review all the safety information. The server should be
installed in a restricted area that is accessible only to technicians.
(Avant d'exécuter les procédures d’entretien, passez en revue toutes les informations de
sécurité. Le serveur doit être installé dans une zone restreinte accessible uniquement aux
Preventing electrostatic discharge
techniciens.)
To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you must follow when setting
up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other
conductor may damage mainboards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may
reduce the life expectancy of the device.
To prevent electrostatic damage:
• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free
workstations.
• Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
Symbols on equipment
The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence of potentially
hazardous conditions.
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12.92 kg
28.48 lb
This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric shock
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this
enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to qualified personnel.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessure par électrocution, n'ouvrez
pas ce boîtier. Confiez tout l’entretien, les mises à niveau et les réparations à un
personnel qualifié.
This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area contains no
user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this
enclosure.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessure par électrocution, n'ouvrez
pas ce boîtier.
This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this surface
is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to
cool before touching.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le risque de blessure par un composant chaud,
laissez sa surface refroidir avant de la toucher.
This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the recommended weight for one
individual to handle safely.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual
material handling.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessure ou de détérioration du
matériel, respectez les exigences et consignes de sécurité et de santé au travail en
lien avec la manutention du matériel.
These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the equipment is
supplied by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, remove all power cords
to disconnect power from the system completely.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques d'électrocution, retirez tous les
cordons d'alimentation pour couper complètement l'alimentation du système.
Warnings and cautions
Before installing a server, be sure that you understand the following warnings and cautions.
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de pile incorrect. Jetez les piles usagées conformément aux instructions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety
feature.
• Connect the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible
at all times.
• Disconnect the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.
• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against
it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends
from the rack.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques d'électrocution ou de détérioration du matériel:
• Ne débranchez pas la fiche de mise à la terre du cordon d'alimentation. La fiche de mise à
la terre est un élément de sécurité important.
• Branchez le cordon d'alimentation sur une prise électrique reliée à la terre et facilement
accessible en tout temps.
• Pour couper l'alimentation de l'équipement, débranchez le cordon d'alimentation de la
source l'alimentation.
• Ne faites pas passer le cordon d’alimentation à un endroit où il peut être piétiné ou pincé
par des objets placés contre lui. Faites particulièrement attention à la fiche, à la prise de
courant et à l’endroit où le cordon sort du bac.
CAUTION: Do not operate the rack for long periods with the access panel open or removed.
Operating the rack in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead
to thermal damage.
MISE EN GARDE: N'utilisez pas le bac trop longtemps si le panneau d'accès est ouvert ou
enlevé. Une telle utilisation du bac entraînera un débit d'air inadéquat et un refroidissement
inadéquat pouvant entraîner des dommages thermiques.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
MISE EN GARDE: Il y a un risque d'explosion si la pile est remplacée par un type
Preparation procedures
To access some components and perform certain service procedures, you must perform one
or more of the following procedures:
• Remove the top covers (Link).
• Install the top covers (Link).
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2.5" HDD/SSD storage
CAUTION:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes,
laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher.
Replace all cut cable ties during a removal and replacement procedure. Failure to
do so results in improper airflow that can lead to thermal damage.
MISE EN GARDE: Lors d'une procédure de retrait et de remplacement, remplacez toutes les
attaches de câbles coupées. Manque de procéder de la sorte entraînera un écoulement d'air
inadéquat pouvant entraîner des dommages thermiques.
To remove the component:
A. Remove the 2.5" HDD/SSD storage assembly from the chassis:
1. Press the release latch to disengage the storage assembly from the chassis.
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2. Pull the latch handle to disengage the storage assembly from the backplane board.
3. Pull the storage assembly out of the chassis.
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B. Remove the 2.5" HDD/SSD:
1. Bottom up the HDD tray, and face the side without a concave slot of HDD tray as
shown.
2. Press your 2 thumbs on the HDD as shown.
(Notice: please operate this on a stable surface in case the HDD dropping unexpectedly)
3. Lift the side with a concave slot by your other fingers and release the HDD.
To replace the component:
C. Install the 2.5" HDD/SSD:
1. Slide in the HDD until align the anchor point of HDD tray.
2. Push down the HDD when it is secured with a click.
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D. Install the 2.5" HDD/SSD storage assembly:
1. Insert the storage assembly into the chassis.
2. Push the latch until the storage assembly locks into place.
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CAUTION:
3.
Power supply
do so results in improper airflow that can lead to thermal damage.
MISE EN GARDE: Lors d'une procédure de retrait et de remplacement, remplacez toutes les
attaches de câbles coupées. Manque de procéder de la sorte entraînera un écoulement d'air
inadéquat pouvant entraîner des dommages thermiques.
Replace all cut cable ties during a removal and replacement procedure. Failure to
To remove the component:
A. Power down the server (Link).
B. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
C. Cut the tie wraps securing the power cables, and then disconnect the cables from the
power supply.
D. Remove the power supply:
1. Press the latch to disengage the power supply from the chassis.
2. Pull the handle to detach the power supply while still pressing the latch.
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To replace the component:
A. Install the power supply:
3. Push the new power supply into the power bay until it locks into place.
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Air baffl e
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes,
laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher.
To remove the component:
A. Power down the server (Link).
B. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
C. Remove the top covers (Link).
D. Remove the air baffle:
1. Lift the air baffle from the mainboard.
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To replace the component:
A. Install the air baffle:
1. Place the air baffle into its slot as shown. To avoid damage to the air baffle, make sure
that the air baffle edge does not get stuck in between the latch of the power cable.
B. Install the top covers (Link).
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Memory options
Memory controller is integrated in processor.
• Support DDR4 2666/2400/2133/1866 MHz DIMM memory modules depending on the
installed processor support specifications
• Supports Registered (RDIMM) w/ECC and Load Reduced Dual In-line (LRDIMM) DIMM
memory modules
• Supports single-rank (SR), dual-rank (DR), quad-rank (QR) and octal-rank (8R) DIMM
modules
• 1.5 TB maximum memory for Skylake CPUs or 3 TB maximum memory for Cascade Lake
CPUs
• 6 channels per processor
• Up to 2 DIMMs-per-channel (DPC), depending on platform implementation
• RAS – Advanced ECC, Online Spare, Mirroring, Combined Channel (Lockstep) functionality
Single-, dual-, quad- and octal-rank DIMMs
To understand and configure memory protection modes properly, an understanding of single-,
dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs is helpful. Some DIMM configuration requirements are based on
these classifications.
A single-rank DIMM has one set of memory chips that is accessed while writing to or reading
from the memory. A dual-rank DIMM is similar to having two single-rank DIMMs on the same
module, with only one rank accessible at a time. A quad-rank DIMM is, effectively, two
dual-rank DIMMs on the same module, while an octal-rank DIMM is four dual-rank DIMMs on
the same module. Only one rank is accessible at a time. The server memory control subsystem
selects the proper rank within the DIMM when writing to or reading from the DIMM.
Dual-, quad- and octal-rank DIMMs provide the greatest capacity with the existing memory
technology. For example, if current DRAM technology supports 16 GB single-rank DIMMs, a
dual-rank DIMM would be 32 GB, a quad-rank DIMM would be 64 GB, and an octal-rank DIMM
would be 128 GB.
LRDIMMs are labeled as quad-rank DIMMs. There are four ranks of DRAM on the DIMM, but
the LRDIMM buffer creates an abstraction that allows the DIMM to appear as a dual-rank
DIMM to the system. The LRDIMM buffer isolates the electrical loading of the DRAM from the
system to allow for faster operation. This allows higher memory operating speed compared to
quad-rank RDIMMs.
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Memory module population rules
Listed below are general Memory Module Population Rules supported by the processor for
reference. There is no longer a need to install DIMMs in pairs in non-RAS modes.
The same information is displayed alternatively by rank, by speed, or by quantity. That is,
when viewing by rank, selecting a particular rank will then show the DIMM quantity vs DIMM
speed tradeoff or combinations.
NOTE: DIMMs must be either all DDR4 DIMMs and/or DDR4 and AEP DIMMs.
• x4 and x8 DIMMs can be mixed in the same channel.
• Mixing of LRDIMMs and RDIMMs is not allowed in the same channel, across different
channels, and across different sockets.
• Mixing of non-3DS and 3DS LRDIMMs is not allowed in the same channel, across different
channels, and across different sockets.
• Mixing of AEP DIMMs with RDIMMs is supported in Purley platform.
• Mixing of AEP DIMMs with LRDIMMs is supported in Purley platform.
• Mixing of DDR4 or AEP operating frequencies is not validated within a socket or across
sockets by Intel. If DIMMs with different frequencies are mixed in the same channel, all
DIMMs will run at the common lowest frequency.
Mixing of DIMM Types within a Channel
DIMM Types RDIMM 3DS RDIMM LRDIMM 3DS LRDIMM AEP DIMM
RDIMM Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Allowed
3DS RDIMM Not Allowed Not Allowed Allowed Not Allowed Allowed
LRDIMM Not Allowed Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Allowed
3DS
LRDIMM
AEP DIMM Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed N ot Allowed
Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Allowed Allowed
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Memory Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features
The platform supports four different memory RAS modes:
• Independent Channel Mode
• Rank Sparing Mode
• Mirror Mode between Channels
• Lockstep Mode Within A Channel
Below are the system level RAS Mode combination limitations:
• Mixing of Independent and Lockstep channel mode is not allowed per platform.
• Mixing of Non-Mirrored and Mirrored mode is not allowed per platform.
• Mixing of Lockstep and Mirrored mode is not allowed per platform.
• Mixing of Sparing and Mirrored mode is not allowed per platform.
The rules on channel DIMM population and channel DIMM matching vary by the RAS mode
used. However, regardless of RAS mode, the requirements for DIMM populating within a
System and a channel provided in the Memory Module Population Rules sections must be met
at all times.
For RAS modes that require matching DIMM populations, the same slot positions across
channels must hold the same DIMM type with regards to size and organization. DIMM timings
do not have to match but timings will be set to support all DIMMs populated (i.e., DIMMs with
slower timings will force faster DIMMs to the slower common timing modes).
Independe nt Channel Mode
All six channels can be populated in any order and there are no DIMM matching requirements
in Independent Channel Mode. However, all channels must run at the same interface
frequency. Individual channels may run at different DIMM timings (RAS latency, CAS latency,
and so forth).
Rank Sparing Mode
In Rank Sparing Mode, one or more ranks are spares of the other ranks on the same channel.
The spare rank(s) are held in reserve and are not available as system memory. The spare rank(s)
must have identical or larger memory capacity than any of the other ranks (sparing source
ranks) on the same channel. After sparing, the sparing source rank will no longer be available
as system memory.
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