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    RS500A-E12 Series RS500A-E12-RS12U 1U Rackmount Server User Guide
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    . ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification
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    Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-3 1.3 System specifications 1-4 1.4 Front panel features 1-7 1.5 Rear panel features 1-8 1.6 Internal features 1-9 1.7 LED information 1-10 1.7.1
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    2.7 Expansion slots 2-21 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket 2-22 2.7.2 Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket.. 2-24 2.7.3 Installing an HBA/RAID card 2-26 2.7.4 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module 2-28 2.7.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards 2-
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    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Menu items 5-8 5.2.4 Submenu items 5-8 5.2.5
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    5.10.1 System Event Log 5-47 5.10.2 BMC network configuration 5-48 5.10.3 View System Event Log 5-50 5.11 Exit menu 5-51 Chapter 6: Driver Installation 6.1 Running the Support DVD 6-2 Appendix K14PA-U24 block diagram A-2 Notices ...A-3 Service and Support A-7 vi
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    the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been instructed about the reasons for
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    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. Optical Drive Safety Information
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    users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes 6: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ix
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    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 1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the
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    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1
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    K14PA-U24 Server Board 1 x Storage Device Backplane 12 x 2.5-inch Storage Device Trays or Dummy Trays 2 x Riser Cards 7 x System Fans Accessories 1 x Support DVD 1 x CPU Heatsink 2 x AC Power Cables Optional Items 1 x Mid 4-bay Cage 1 x Friction Rail Kit or 1 x Ball Bearing Rail Kit 2 x 1200W
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    serial number containing 12 characters, such as xxSxxxxxxxxx, as shown in the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. RS500A-E12-RS12U xxSxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS500A-E12 Series 1-3
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    AMD EPYC™ 9004 series processors (up to 400W) Core Logic System on Chip (SoC) Total Slots 24 (12 channels per CPU, 2 DIMMs per channel*) * 2DPC support depends on AMD schedule Capacity Maximum 6144GB Memory DDR5 4800/4400 RDIMM/ 3DS RDIMM Memory Type * Please refer to www.asus.com for latest
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    LED 1 x Q-Code (Port 80) LED Front: 1 x Power Button/LED 1 x Location Button/LED 1 x Message LED 2 x LAN LED Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ Software ASUS Control Center Management Out of Band Solution Remote ASMB11-iKVM (on-board) Management Regulatory Compliance
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    Model Name RS500A-E12-RS12U Power Supply (following different configuration by region) 1+1 Redundant 1200W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply or 1+1 Redundant 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply or 1+1 Redundant 1600W 80 PLUS Titanium Power Supply Environment Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C Non-
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    Bay 2 Bay 4 Asset tag Bay 6 Bay 8 Power button Power LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Reset button Message LED Location button Location LED • Bays 1 to 12 support NVMe/SATA/SAS. SAS support requires an optional HBA/RAID card. • All bays support 2.5" drives with trays. ASUS RS500A-E12 Series 1-7
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    • Management LAN port is for ASUS ASMB11-iKVM only. • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Refer to the Q-Code table for details. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Redundant power supply 2. Butterfly riser card (Gen5 x16 link and x8 link) 3. Riser card (Gen5 x16 link) 4. OCP 3.0 module slot 5. ASUS K14PA-U24 Server Board 6. System fans 7. 4 x 2.5" internal easy-swap storage
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    1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Power button Power LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Reset button Message LED Location button Location LED LED Power LED Message LED Location LED LAN LEDs Display status ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Blinking ON Description System power ON System is normal; no incoming
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    1.7.2 Storage device status LEDs Red LED Green LED SATA/SAS Storage Device LED Description GREEN ON SATA/SAS storage device power ON RED ON Storage device has failed and should be swapped immediately (For RAID card) GREEN/ RED Blinking RAID rebuilding (For RAID card) GREEN/ RED Blinking
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    1.7.4 LAN (RJ45) LEDs LAN port LED indications Intel® I350 Gigabit LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT / LINK LED Status OFF GREEN BLINKING Description No link Linked Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection
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    Data Alignment Error Null Pointer Error Unsupported Function Invalid Service ID Invalid Address Out of Resource Error Timeout Data of free SRAM to SVC stack base) SYSHUB mapping memory target type is not supported Attempt to unmap permanently mapped TLB to PSP secure region Unable to map an SMN
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    provided by bootrom is not consistent Uncompressed image size doesn't match value in compressed header Compressed option used in case where not supported Fuse info on all dies don't match PSP sent message to SMU; SMU reported an error Function RunPostX86ReleaseUnitTests failed in memcmp() Interface
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    ACTION PSP Boot PHASE POST CODE 0x7D 0x7E 0x7F 0x80 0x81 TYPE error error error error error 0x82 error 0x83 error 0x84 error 0x85 error 0x86 error 0x87 error 0x88 error 0x89 error 0x8A error 0x8B error 0x8C error 0x8D error 0x8E error 0x8F error 0x90 error 0x91
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    ACTION PSP Boot Quick VGA PHASE POST CODE 0xBB 0xBC 0xBD 0xBE 0xBF 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 0xC4 0xC5 0xC6 0xC7 0xC8 0xC9 0xCA 0xCB 0xCC 0xCD 0xCE 0xCF 0xD0 0xD1 0xD2 0xD3 0xD4 PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post Codes) 0xD5 0xD6 0xD7 0xD8 0xD9 0xDA 0xDB 0xDC 0xDD 0xE0 0xE2 0xE3 0xE4 0xE5
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    ACTION Quick VGA Normal boot PHASE DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase Operating system phase POST CODE 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x3B 0x4F 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x70 0x71 0x72 0x78 0xD0 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x96 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x9A
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    1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2
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    2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover 1. Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the cover with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear panel to release the cover from the chassis. 3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it towards the rear panel for about half an inch
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    2.1.2 Removing the backplane cover 1. Remove the two (2) screws (one on each side of the cover) with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Hold both ends of the cover (A) and lift from the chassis (B). ASUS RS500A-E12 Series 2-3
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    2.2 Air duct(s) 2.2.1 Removing the air duct(s) Gently lift the air duct vertically out of the chassis. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    2.2.2 Installing the air duct(s) Align the air duct along the edges of the DIMM slots, and then place the air duct in the chassis. ASUS RS500A-E12 Series 2-5
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    2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket SP5 designed for AMD EPYC™ 9004 series processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP
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    4. Loosen the screw on the socket to open the load plate. The load plate screws are T20 models. 5. Lift open the rail frame. Load plate Rail frame 6. Slide the external cap out of the rail frame. External cap Rail frame PnP cap External cap ASUS RS500A-E12 Series 2-7
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    7. Slide the carrier frame with CPU into the rail frame, and then remove the PnP cap. The carrier frame with CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the carrier frame with CPU into the rail frame. 8. Gently close the rail frame just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU socket.
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    2.3.2 Installing the heatsink 1. Install the CPU. For more information, see the Installing the CPU section. 2. Place the heatsink on the CPU socket and make sure the heatsink screws are aligned with the CPU socket, and the screw holes on the evac is aligned with the screw holes on the chassis 3.
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    4. Tighten the remaining heatsink screws to secure the heatsink to the motherboard. A torque value of 5.8±0.3 kgf-cm (5.0±0.3 lbf-in) is recommended. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 24 Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets: ASUS RS500A-E12 Series 2-11
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    2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 32/64/128/256GB RDIMM and 32/64/128/256GB 3DS RDIMM into the DIMM sockets. If you are not sure on which slots to install the DIMMS, you can use the recommended memory configuration in this section for reference. Memory configurations DIMM A1 A2 B1 B2 C1
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    more information, see the section Chassis cover. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force
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    2.5 (optional) Front bezel For extra security, a front bezel (purchased separately) can be installed to prevent unauthorized physical access to the hard drives and power button. 2.5.1 Removing the front bezel 1. Push the bezel release latch on the front bezel towards the right to unlock the bezel
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    2.5.2 Installing the front bezel 1. Align the two (2) right notches on the front bezel to the notch holes on the right side of the front panel. 2. Push the bezel into the system until it clicks into place (A), and then slide the bezel release latch to the left to lock the bezel to the system (B).
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    2.6 Storage devices RS500A-E12-RS12U The system supports twelve (12) 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/ Bay 2 Bay 4 Bay 6 Bay 8 Bay 10 Bay 12 • Bays 1 to 12 support NVMe/SATA/SAS. SAS support requires optional HBA/RAID card. • All bays support 2.5" drives with trays. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    2.6.1 Installing a 2.5-inch storage device to a front storage bay 1. Press the spring lock. 2. Pull the tray lever outwards to remove the drive tray. 3. Place the 2.5" storage device into the storage device tray then secure it with four screws. 4. Push the storage device tray and HDD assembly all
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    2.6.2 Installing a 2.5-inch storage device to an internal storage bay 1. Remove the rear cover. For more information, refer to the Chassis cover section. 2. Remove the cushioning and the air duct for the internal storage cage. Cushioning Internal storage cage air duct 3. Pull the internal storage
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    4. Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the storage device tray. The storage device tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Tray lever Spring lock 5. Place the 2.5" storage device into the tray until it clicks into place. 6. Align and
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    8. Hold the metal tab to keep the storage cage in position (A), and then pull the internal storage cage lock outwards (B). Carefully lower the front of the internal storage cage down (C), and then release the internal storage cage lock (D). The internal storage cage lock should secure the internal
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    2.7 Expansion slots The barebone server comes with two PCIe slots (A) and (B). These slots are pre-installed with a riser card bracket and a butterfly riser card bracket for installing PCIe expansion cards. You need to remove these expansion card brackets if you want to install PCIe expansion cards.
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    2.7.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCIe x8 or x16 expansion cards. 1. Firmly hold the handle on the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the
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    4. Insert the expansion card into the PCIe slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. 5. Push the metal bracket lock clockwise until it locks back and secures the expansion card to the riser card bracket. 6. Install the riser card bracket and expansion card assembly
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    2.7.2 Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a butterfly riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCIe x8 or x16 expansion cards. 1. Firmly hold the handle on the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up
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    4. Insert the expansion card into the PCIe slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. 5. Push the metal bracket lock counter clockwise until it locks back and secures the expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket. 6. To install an expansion card to the other
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    2.7.3 Installing an HBA/RAID card You can install an HBA/RAID card to any of the PCIe slots on both riser card brackets, but for this section we will be using the butterfly riser card bracket. 1. Firmly hold the handle on the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI
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    4. Insert the HBA/RAID card into the PCIe slot. Make sure that the golden fingers are completely inserted into the slot. 5. Push the metal bracket lock counter clockwise until it locks back and secures the HBA/ RAID card to the butterfly riser card bracket. 6. Connect the SlimSAS cable to the
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    2.7.4 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module The cache vault power module is required for selected HBA/RAID card models. You may install the cache vault power module to the chassis by following the steps below. 1. Unscrew the four (4) screws securing the Cache Vault bracket to the chassis, and
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    3. Install the Cache Vault Power Module clip and bracket assembly to the chassis using the four (4) screws previously removed (A), and then align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the Cache Vault Power Module clip (B). 4. Connect the Cache Vault Power Module to the S-CAP connector on the
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    2.7.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards 1. Firmly hold the handle on the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express slot on the motherboard. 2. Locate the M.2 (NGFF) connector on your motherboard. 3. Select an appropriate screw hole on the motherboard for your M.2
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    4. Insert the M.2 into the M.2 (NGFF) slot, and then secure it using the bundled screw. 5. Install the riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. ASUS RS500A-E12 Series 2-31
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    2.7.6 Installing an OCP 3.0 card 1. Remove the screw securing the metal bracket for the OCP 3.0 slot (A), and then remove the metal bracket (B). 2. Insert and push the OCP 3.0 card all the way into the OCP 3.0 slot (A), and then secure the OCP 3.0 card using the thumbscrew (B). 2-32 Chapter 2:
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    2.7.7 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See the BIOS Setup chapter for more information. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables
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    2.8 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 the Motherboard Information chapter for detailed information on the connectors.
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    SATA/SAS backplane cabling RS500A-E12-RS12U Connects to MCIO8 connector on motherboard for NVMe support on bay 3 and 4 of the internal storage bays Connects to MCIO7 connector on motherboard for NVMe support on bay 1 and 2 of the internal storage bays Connects to MCIO7 connector on the motherboard
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    system. Before you start installing or removing the storage device cables, make sure that you have installed the correct storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to section Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices. RS500A-E12-RS12U Front bay Bay 1 Bay 3 Bay 5 Bay
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    2.10.1 12 x SATA (front bay), and 4 x SATA (internal bay) storage device configuration and cabling The illustrations in this section are for reference only and may vary between models. Backplane connector MCIO1 MCIO2 MCIO3 MCIO4 MCIO5 MCIO6 SLIMSAS1 SLIMSAS2 SLIMSAS3 Cable MCIO to MCIO MCIO to
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    1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to section Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices. Front bay NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/SATA NVMe/
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    2. Connect the MCIO cables and MCIO to 2 x SlimSAS cables to the motherboard and the front backplane. 3. Connect the MCIO to 2 x SlimSAS cable to the motherboard and the internal storage bay backplane. Front backplane MCIO6: Connect MCIO cable from the MCIO6 connector on the motherboard MCIO4:
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    2.10.2 12 x NVMe (front bay), and 4 x NVMe (internal bay) storage device configuration and cabling The illustrations in this section are for reference only and may vary between models. Backplane connector MCIO1 MCIO2 MCIO3 MCIO4 MCIO5 MCIO6 Cable MCIO to MCIO MCIO to MCIO MCIO to MCIO MCIO to
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    1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to section Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices. Front bay NVMe NVMe NVMe /SATA NVMe NVMe NVMe NVMe Internal
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    2. Connect the MCIO cables to the motherboard and the front backplane. 3. Connect the MCIO cables to the motherboard and the internal storage bay backplane. Front backplane MCIO6: Connect MCIO cable from the MCIO6 connector on the motherboard MCIO4: Connect MCIO cable from the MCIO4 connector on
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    2.11 Optional components This section describes on how to replace previously installed system components or install optional components into the system. Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. You may need to remove previously installed component or factory shipped
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    • The system automatically combines the two power supply modules as a single one. The combined output power varies with input voltages. Refer to the table below for details. 1200W Input Voltage 100-127 Vac, 10.0 A, 50-60 Hz 200-240 Vac, 8.0 A, 50-60 Hz 240 Vac, 6.0 A, 50-60 Hz Max. Output Power (
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    Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3
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    The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server. The tool-less rail kit package includes: Fixing latches Set different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation Options
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    2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. Thin lips 3. Press the spring lock, then insert the studs into the selected square
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    are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. RS500A-E12-RS4U 4 3 21 RS500A-E12-RS12U Ensure to include
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    3.2 Ball bearing Rail Kit The rail kit package includes: 2 x 1200 mm rack rails (or 2 x 1000 mm rack rails) Front end Rack rails Rear end 4 x #6-32X4L screws 8 x ø17.1 screws 2 x M5X20L screws 4 x M4X4L screws 8 x #10-32 screws (or 10 x #10-32 screws for 1000 mm rack rails) • The bundled screw
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    are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. • The installation steps in this section uses a 1200 mm rack
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    3. Press the spring lock on the rear end of the rack rail and insert the studs into the selected mounting holes on the rear rack post. Rear rack post Spring lock Rear end of rack rail 4. Slide the intermediate rail out of the outer rail until it clicks to a stop. Intermediate rail Outer rail
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    7. Remove the three (3) screws from both left and right sides of the server system chassis, then remove the metal plate. The illustration below only shows one side of the server system chassis, but the screws on the other side should be at the same place. Metal plate 8. Align the inner rails with
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    10. Align the server system and gently insert it into the rack rails. 11. (optional) Use the M5X20L screws to secure the rack rails to the rack post. Front rack post Front end of rack rail 12. Gently push the server system until it is completely installed into the rack rail. (optional) For 1200
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    RS500A-E12-RS4U 4 3 21 RS500A-E12-RS12U 3-10 Chapter 3: Installation Options
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    3.3 Cable management arm (optional for 1200 mm rack rails) You can install an additional cable management arm (CMA) to the rack rails to help you manage the cables from your server system. The CMA is designed with movable parts that allow you to move the server system along the rack rail without
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    3. Align the three receptors on the CMA with the connectors on the rack rails. Intermediate rail connector Pivot receptor Inner rail connector (hidden) Inner receptor Intermediate rail connector Outer receptor The installation steps in this section uses a Left pivot configuration as an example, the
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    6. Align and connect the pivot receptor on the CMA with the connector on the other intermediate rail. 7. Pass the cables from the server system through the hook and loop fasteners and the cable fasteners on the CMA to complete. Hook and loop fasteners Cable fasteners ASUS RS500A-E12 Series 3-13
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    3-14 Chapter 3: Installation Options
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    Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. 4
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    4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    Layout contents Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1. LGA 6096 sockets (CPU1) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 1. DDR5 sockets Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2. VGA Controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1)
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    Internal connectors Page 1. MCIOPCIE connectors (MCIOPCIE1-8) 4-14 2. SATA connector (SATA12) 4-14 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (FP_USB3; TYPEA_U3) 4-15 4. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) 4-15 5. Serial Port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 4-16 6. System Fan connectors (6-pin FRNT_FAN1-8)
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    4.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount SP5 socket designed for the AMD EPYC™ 7004 Series Family processors. 4.3 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) The motherboard comes with 24 Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS RS500A-E12
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    4.4 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
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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. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set
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    4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). 5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.
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    6. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.
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    8. Heatsink Type setting (3-pin HS_TYPE1) This jumper should be set according to the type of heatsink installed. 9. NCSI Device setting (3-pin NCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI to enable. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    4.5 Internal LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or
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    3. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated. 4. Storage Device Activity LED (HDDLED1) This LED is for the storage devices connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the
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    5. OCP 3.0 Operation Normal LED (G_LED1) The OCP 3.0 operation normal LED lights up to indicate that OCP 3.0 is functional. 6. OCP 3.0 Power Fail LED (R_LED1) The OCP 3.0 power fail LED lights up to indicate that OCP 3.0 has encountered a power fail error. ASUS RS500A-E12 Series 4-13
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    4.6 Internal connectors 1. MCIOPCIE connectors (MCIOPCIE1-3) Connects the PCIe signal to the riser card or NVMe port on the backplane. 2. SATA connector (SATA12) Connects SATA signal to backplane to support SATA drives. 4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (FP_USB3; TYPEA_U3) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the front panel. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The Type-A connector allows you to directly connect a USB
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    to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. 6. System Fan connectors (6-pin FRNT_FAN1-8) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 0.8A-1.0A (12 W max.) or a total of 6.4 A-8.0 A (96 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on
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    , protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 8. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on both PCIe and SATA interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately ASUS
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    these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot errors and permanent damage to your motherboard or device. 10. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    11. Micro SD Card slot (MSD1) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC). Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove a Memory
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    13. System Panel connector (10-1 pin SYS_PANEL1; 14-1 pin SYS_PANEL2) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (POWERLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this
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    • Storage Device Activity LED connector (HDLED) This connector allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on card. 14. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin
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    16. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (power supply unit) to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when
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    18. Front BP SMBus Protocol connector (10-1 pin BP_I2C1) This connector is used for sensor readings. 19. Internal BP SMBus Protocol connector (18-1 MG9098_CON1) This connector is used for sensor readings. ASUS RS500A-E12 Series 4-23
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    4-24 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 5
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    5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates
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    the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating
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    for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER
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    4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : KMPA-U16 Version : 0215 Build date: 01/13/2021 New Platform Platform : KMPA-U16 Version : 0401 Build date: 04/14/2021 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!!
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    5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when
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    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Chipset
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    5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any
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    5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, and language settings. System Language [English] Allows you to select the system default language.
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    menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5.4.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not
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    5.4.2 Redfish Host Interface Settings Redfish [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Redfish. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Redfish is set to [Enabled]. Authentication mode [Basic Authentication] Allows you to select the authentication mode.
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    use ASIDs in the range 1 through (this value -1). SEV guests must use ASIDs in the range of this value through 1006. To have all ASIDs support SEV-ES or SNP guests, set this value to 1007. The default is 1: all SEV guests and no SEV-ES or SNP guests. Configuration options
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    MCA error threshold enable [Auto] Configuration options: [False] [True] [Auto] MCA FruText [Auto] Configuration options: [False] [True] SMU and PSP Debug Mode [Auto] If this option is enabled, uncorrected errors detected by the PSP FW or SMU FW will hang and not reset the system instead of causing a
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    . Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [16 cycles] [32 cycles] [64 cycles] [128 cycles] CPU Speculative Store Modes [Auto] [Balanced] Store instructions may delay sending out their invalidations to remote cacheline copies when the cacheline is present but not in a writable state in the local
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    Allows you to configure DDR Miscellaneous options. NBIO Common Options IOMMU [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DMAr Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable DMAr system protection during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DMA Protection
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    Speed [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Hot Plug Handling Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [OS First] [Firmware First/EDR if OS supports] [Firmware First but allow OS first] [System Firmware Intermediary] [Auto] Hot Plug Allow FF in Synchronous [Disabled] Allows firmware first hot
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] EQ Bypass to Highest Rate [Auto] Controls the ability to advertise Equalization Bypass to Highest Rate Support in TSxs sent prior to LinkUp=1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] nBif Common Options Allows you to configure nBif Common options
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    FCH RAS Options Allows you to configure FCH RAS options. Miscellaneous Options Allows you to configure miscellaneous FCH options. NTB Common Options Socket-0 P0 NTB Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Socket-0 P2 NTB Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [
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    configuration does NOT folow SP5 Memory Population Guidelines. [Fatal error] Show warning messages and halt system. PSP error injection support Configuration options: [False] [True] Firmware Anti-rollback (FAR) Allows you to configure Firmware Anti-rollback (FAR) options. Workload Tuning
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    Performance Tracing Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CXL Common Options CXL Control Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CXL SPM Set CXL memory as Special Purpose Memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CXL ASPM Configuration options: [Disabled] [
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    the same or compatible settings. Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100PLUS] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits
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    CTS] VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Configuration options ] Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or
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    The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled]. Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
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    64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Re-Size BAR Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] This option only comes into effect if the system has Resizable
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    value. Configuration options: [Auto] [128 Bytes] [256 Bytes] [512 Bytes] [1024 Bytes] [2048 Bytes] [4096 Bytes] PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the ASPM level. [Disabled] Disables ASPM. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Force L0s] Force all links to L0
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    access to Extended Functions in an ARI Device immediately below the Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Atomic0p Requester Enable [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], this function initiates Atomic0p Requests only if Bus Master Enable bit is in the Command
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    [Disabled] [Force to 2.5 GT/s] [Force to 5.0 GT/s] [Force to 8.0 GT/s] [Force to 16.0 GT/s] [Force to 32.0 GT/s] Clock Power Management [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], the device is permitted to use CLKREQ# signal for power management of Link clock in accordance to protocol
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    and SHPC hot-plug natively. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when BIOS Hot-Plug Support is set to [Enabled]. PCI Buses Padding [1] Configuration options: [Disabled] [1] - [5] I/O Resources Padding [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [4 K] [8 K] [16
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    . The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator [Enabled] Enable this item to simulate USB keyboard and mouse to PS
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    Hub port the delay is taken from Hub descriptor. [Manual] Manually set the device power-up delay. The following item appears only when Device power-up delay stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not
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    [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Set the wait time to press ESC
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    5.4.11 SATA Configuration This page will display the SATA controller and drive information. 5.4.12 Offboard SATA Controller Configuration Allows you to configure the Offboard SATA Controller. 5.4.13 APM Configuration Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC
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    Power On By PCI-E [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (
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    You will be prompted to select a storage device and navigate to the location of the certificate file. Cert GUID Allows you to enroll a certificate by manually inputting the certificate GUID. Commit Changes and Exit Exit Server CA configuration after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Exit
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    5.4.17 Third-party UEFI driver configurations Additonal configuration options for third-party UEFI drivers installed to the system will appear in the bottom of the Advanced menu, in the section marked red in the screenshot below. ASUS RS500A-E12 Series 5-35
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    5.5 Chipset menu The Chipset menu items allow you to change the Chipset settings. PCIe Link Training Type [1 Step] This item allows you to select PCIe Link Training in 1 or 2 steps. Configuration options: [1 Step] [2 Step] PCIe Compliance Mode [Off] Configuration options: [Off] [On] PCH
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    5.6 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator
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    User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the
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    The following items are only available when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. Install Default Secure Boot Keys This option will load the default secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure
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    Enroll Efi Image This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Enroll SHA256 Hash certificate of a PE image into Authorized Signature Database (db). Save all Secure Boot Variables This option will save NVRAM content of Secure Boot policy variables to the file (EFI_ SIGNATURE_LIST data
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    5.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [5] Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the or to adjust the
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    5.8 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. IPMI
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    5.9 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. ASUS RS500A-E12 Series 5-43
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    5.9.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging
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    5.9.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs. ASUS RS500A-E12 Series 5-45
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    5.10 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] Allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management Software after the OS loads. Helps determine if the OS successfully
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    5.10.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] ASUS RS500A-E12
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    5.10.2 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Configure IPV4 support DM_LAN/Shared LAN Configuration Address source [Previous State] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by
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    . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when IPV6 support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Previous State] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC). [
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    . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Previous State] The following items appear only when VLAN support is set to [Enabled]. VLAN ID [0] VLAN ID Range is from 1-4094. VLAN ID 0 and 4095 are reserved VLAN ID's. Configuration options: [1] - [4094] VLAN Priority [0]
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    5.11 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving
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    Default Options Load Optimized Defaults Restore/Load Default values for all the setup options. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the
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    Chapter 6: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 6
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    tabs: 1. Drivers - Shows the available device drivers that the system detects. 2. Utilities - Displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. 3. Manual - Provides the link to the user guide(s). You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User
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    Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
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    K14PA-U24 block diagram DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 2 DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 2 DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 2 DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 2 DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 2 DDR5 RDIMM / LR-DIMM * 2 Channel A DDR5 up to 5200 (2DPC) Channel B DDR5 up to 5200 (2DPC) Channel C DDR5 up to 5200 (2DPC) Channel D DDR5 up to 5200
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    . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
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    the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/. DO NOT throw the motherboard in
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    của Việt Nam. Türkiye RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for EU declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente
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    Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosac
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    vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z bistvenimi zahtevami in usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com
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1U Rackmount Server
User Guide
RS500A-E12 Series
RS500A-E12-RS12U