Asus RS500A-E9-PS4 RS500A-E9 Series User Manual

Asus RS500A-E9-PS4 Manual

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    RS500A-E9 Series RS500A-E9-PS4 RS500A-E9-RS4 RS500A-E9-RS4-U 1U Rackmount Server User Guide
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    , and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. 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
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    Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket 2-13 2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card 2-14 2.5.3 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards 2-18 2.5.4
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    ...4-4 4.3 Onboard LEDs 4-8 4.4 Internal connectors 4-11 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
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    Driver Installation 6.1 Management applications and utilities installation 6-2 6.2 Running the Support DVD 6-2 6.3 AMD chipset device software installation 6-5 6.4 Installing A-2 Q-Code table...A-3 Notices ...A-6 REACH ...A-7 Australia statement notice A-7 ASUS contact information A-8 v
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    to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System
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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. vii
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    , and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the
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    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1
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    x 28 mm) 1 x R edundant Power Supply Power Distribution Board (RS500A-E9-RS4, RS500A-E9-RS4-U) 1 x Support DVD 1 x Bag of Screws Accessories 1 x AC Power Cable (RS500A-E9-PS4) Optional Items 2 x AC Power Cable (RS500A-E9-RS4, RS500A-E9-RS4-U) 1 x CPU Heatsink 1 x Tool-less Friction Rail Kit DVD
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    containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as 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. 4 3 2 1 RS500A-E9 Series xxS0xxxxxxxx ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 1-3
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    The ASUS RS500A-E9 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KNPA-U16 Server Board. The server supports AMD EPYC™ 7000 Series processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS500A-E9-PS4 RS500A-E9-RS4 RS500A-E9-RS4-U Processor Support 1 x Socket
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    Model Name RS500A-E9-PS4 RS500A-E9-RS4 RS500A-E9-RS4-U Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Optical Drive) 1 x Slim-type Optical Drive Front I/O LAN, 3~4 for OCP LAN) Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ Software ASUS Control Center Out of Band Remote On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for
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    Model Name RS500A-E9-PS4 RS500A-E9-RS4 RS500A-E9-RS4-U Power Supply Single 650W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply (following different Rating: configuration by region) 100~127/200~240Vac, 9A/5A, 50~60Hz, Class I 1+1 Redundant
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    E9-RS4 / RS500A-E9-RS4-U Power cord connector and Redundant power supply LAN port for iKVM* Q-Code LED PCI-E slot Locate LED USB 3.0 ports Gigabit LAN port 1 (bottom) and 2 (top) VGA port RS500A-E9-PS4 port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller card only. Message LED ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 1-7
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    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Power supply and power fan 2. PCI Express slot Riser Card 3. ASUS KNPA-U16 Server Board 4. System fans 5. SAS / SATA backplane (hidden) 6. HDD tray 1 - Connects to backplane 7. HDD tray 2 - Connects to backplane 8. HDD
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    Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 1-9
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    1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Status OFF GREEN BLINKING No link Linked Data activity GREEN Speed LED Description 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Dedicated Management LAN port (DM_LAN1) LED indications Activity/
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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 Removing the rear cover 1. Locate and remove the front side screws. Front side screw 2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews 3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it
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    if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap section Chassis cover. 2. Locate the CPU socket on your motherboard.. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 2-3
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    3. Loosen each screw one by one in the sequence shown on the socket to open the load plate. 4. Slightly lift open the rail frame. Load plate Rail frame External cap 5. Slide the external cap out of the rail frame. External cap Rail frame PnP cap 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    shown on the socket to completely secure the load plate. The load plate screws are T20 models. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is recommended. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 2-5
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    9. Twist each of the four screws with a screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one in a diagonal sequence to complete the installation. The heatsink screws are T20 models. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is recommended.
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    same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Start installing the DIMMs in slots A2. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 2-7
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    DIMM notch damage. Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force
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    2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the lock 3. Place the drive tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Prepare the SATA/SAS HDD and the bundled set of screws. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 2-9
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    5. Place the 3.5" SATA/SAS HDD into the tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Insert the drive tray and HDD assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS
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    tray out of the bay. spring lock 3. Place the tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Prepare the 2.5" storage device and the bundled set of screws. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 2-11
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    5. Place the 2.5" storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Insert the tray and storage device assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA/NVMe connector on the storage device connects to the
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    , then remove the screw from the slot bay. 3. Install a PCI Express x8 or x16 card to the bracket as shown. 4 4. Secure the card with a screw. 3 ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5 2-13
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    the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. 5 2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You can install an ASUS PIKE II card on the provided PCI-E slot onboard. To install an ASUS PIKE II card: 1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it
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    the riser card bracket, then remove the metal cover. 3. Prepare your ASUS PIKE II card. 4. Insert the expansion card into the PCI-E slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot, then secure the ASUS PIKE II card with the screw removed before. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 2-15
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    5. Remove the default mini-SAS HD cable from the motherboard. 6. Connect the mini-SAS HD cable to connector 1 of the ASUS PIKE II card. Connect to PIKE II connector 1 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    7. Reinstall the riser card bracket into the PCI Express x24 slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 2-17
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    2.5.3 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards To install an M.2 (NGFF) card: 1. Locate the M.2 (NGFF) connector on your motherboard. 2. Remove the top screw and the stand from the motherboard. Top screw Stand screw 3. Select an appropriate screw hole on the motherboard for your M.2 card, then secure the
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    motherboard. 6. Secure the M.2 card with the top screw. Ensure that the M.2 card is positioned between the top screw and the stand screw before securing it. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 2-19
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    2.5.4 Installing Mezzanine cards To install a Mezzanine card: 1. Locate the Mezzanine card connector on your motherboard. 2. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x24 slot on the motherboard. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    the stand screws on the motherboard is aligned and matched to the screw holes of the Mezzanine card. Screw holes LAN ports LAN port slots ASUS RS500A-E9 Series Stand screws 2-21
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    6. Secure the Mezzanine card with the four (4) bundled screws. 7. Connect the signal end (black) to the OCP_LED1 header on the motherboard. The two ends of the signal cable are different in size and color for easy recognition. Please refer to your exact cable. 8. Reinstall the riser card bracket
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    Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 2-23
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    2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. DM_LAN1_USB3_12 PSUSMB1
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    2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling RS500A-E9-RS4 / RS500A-E9-PS4 Connects an 8-pin plug from power supply Connects the data cables connected to the motherboard Connect the SATA/SAS storage device RS500A-E9-RS4-U Connects the data cables connected to the motherboard BP4LE12G-35-RIDE Connects an 8-
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    2.8 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the system fans: Ensure that the system is turned
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    Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3
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    kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server. The tool-less rail kit package includes: Set of server models. Refer to your server user manual for details. Front end of system 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation Options
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    ) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. 1U ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 3-3
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    6. Secure the rail components to the rail using the bundled screws. 7 Press the spring lock ( ) then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on the rack post. 8. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole on the rack post. Extend the
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    3.2 Rail kit dimensions 43.6mm 43.6mm 900mm 589mm ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 3-5
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    3-6 Chapter 3: Installation Options
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    Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4 Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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    4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    LED connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1) Page 4-5 4-7 4-20 4-7 4-11 4-14 4-13 4-12 2-7 2-3 4-11 4-21 4-18 4-19 4-15 4-16 4-17 4-13 4-18 4-12 4-4 4-19 4-5 4-6 4-17 4-14 4-21 4-6 4-20 ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 4-3
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    4.2 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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    settings (3-pin LAN_SW1-2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard LAN_SW1 or LAN_SW2. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 4-5
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    4. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Baseboard Management Controller (ASMB9). 5. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_EN1) 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).
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    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. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 4-7
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    LED. 2. BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. This LED functions only when you enable ASUS ASMB9. 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    the server in error on a server rack. 4. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 4-9
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    5. Hard disk 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 onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard
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    read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you enable ASUS ASMB9. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 4-11
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    3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34; 4-pin Type-A USB3_4) The 20-1 pin connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. The 4-pin USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-A port is available for connecting USB 3.0 devices. 4. Serial port connector (10-1
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    -7, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan ASUS Smart Fan technology. 6. LAN Activity LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads are for 10G LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication. ASUS RS500A-E9
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    a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard
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    9. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 4-15
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    10. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2. LAN
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    11. VGA connector (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 12. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 4-17
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    13. Chassis Intrusion connectors (2-pin INTRUSION) This lead is for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The
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    M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. 16. Mezzanine PCIE card connectors (MEZZPCIE1) The MEZZPCIE1 connector supports Open Compute Project (OCP) cards. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 4-19
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    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 Card, then reboot the system to access the Memory Card. • This Micro SD card slot functions only when you enable ASUS ASMB9
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    comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. 20. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 4-21
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    4-22 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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    disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the
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    use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-3
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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 https://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
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    4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : KNPA-U16 Version : 0201 Build date: 12/04/2018 New system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-5
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    5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-7
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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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    . 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-9
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    5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. NVMe Hotplug [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables NVMe Hotplug
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    5.4.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.2 PSP Firmware Versions This page displays the PSP firmware versions. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-11
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    5.4.3 APM Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the
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    1 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-13
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    5.4.6 Onboard LAN Configuration Intel LAN1 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Intel LAN1 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 1 ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.
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    ] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or ] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8] ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-15
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    to send start/stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode [Disabled] With this mode enabled
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    Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port you to enable or disable SMEE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-17
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    decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Disabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options
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    stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will Manual] PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect time [1] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. ASUS RS500A-E9
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    [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when CSM Support is set to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always
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    5.4.12 NVMe Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information. 5.4.13 SATA Configuration This page will display the SATA controller and drive information. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-21
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    change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or
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    mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 5.4.15 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-23
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    5.5 Chipset menu The Chipset menu items allow you to change the Chipset settings. SMT Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the simultaneous multithreading mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Off] PCIe Link Training Type [1 Step] Allows you to select the PCIe training in 1 or 2 steps. Configuration
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    . To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-25
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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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    Key (PK) / Key Exchange Key (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures (DBX) / Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery Signatures Configuration options: [Erase] [Set New] [Save to File] ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-27
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    appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    IPMI hardware monitor. Start EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. 5.9 Save & Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-29
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    Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset Rest
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    : [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] L2 Stream HW Prefetcher [Auto] This option allows you to enable or disable L2 Stream HW Prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-31
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    5.10.2 DF Common Options Memory interleaving [Auto] This option allows you to control fabric level memory interleaving. Configuration options: [None] [Channel] [Die] [Socket] [Auto] Memory interleaving size [Auto] This option allows you to control the memory interleaving size. Configuration options
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    for node 0. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when Data Bus Configuration User Controls is set to [Manual]. RttNom [Auto] Configuration options: [Rtt_Nom or disable BankGroupSwap. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-33
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    NBIO RAS Control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] cTDP Control [Manual] This option allows you to set the cTDP. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] The following item appears only when cTDP Control is set to [Manual]. cTDP [200] This option allows you to set the cTDP value
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    disable PCIe ARI Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CLDO_VDDP Control [Auto] This option allows you to set the CLDO_VDDP. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] or disable IRQ sets BridgeDis. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-35
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    5.11 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.11.1 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.
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    , On every reset] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 5-37
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    BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. 5-38 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    Chapter 6: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in the Windows® Operating System. 6
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    file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. Drivers 2. Utilities 3. Manual 4. Contact The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server 2012 R2 and on the
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    installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 6.2.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 6-3
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    an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 6.2.4 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver Installation
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    the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the item AMD Software from the menu. 4. The AMD Software window appears. Click Accept and Install to start the installation, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 6-5
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    ® I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabits Adapter the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the
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    6. Click Install to start the installation. 7. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 6-7
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    This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if
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    5. Click Install to start the installation process. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS500A-E9 Series 6-9
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    6-10 Chapter 6: Driver Installation
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    Appendix Appendix
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    KNPA-U16 block diagram
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    37 - 3A 3B - 3E 4F 50 - 53 4F 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - F7 F8 F9 Description Not used microcode CACHE_ENABLED PCH initialization CPU_EARLY_INIT PEI Core is started
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    Description Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization
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    D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot
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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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    replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/.
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    +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Fax +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 4F, No. 150
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    Republic Telephone +420-596766888 Web site https://www.asus.com/cz/ Technical Support Telephone +420-596-766-891 Fax +420-596-766-329 E-mail [email protected] Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=cs-cz ASUS RS500A-E9 Series A-9
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    Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site https://www.asus.com/pl/ Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=pl-pl ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address 10 Telephone (495) 640-32-75 Web
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