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- Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 1
RS700-E10 Series RS700-E10-RS12U 1U Rackmount Server User Guide - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 2
. 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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 3
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 1-7 1.6 Internal features 1-8 1.7 LED information 1-9 1.7.1 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 4
Contents 2.6 Expansion slot 2-20 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIe riser card bracket....... 2-21 2.6.2 Installing an OCP 3.0 slot baseboard and OCP 3.0 card to the PCIe riser card bracket 2-26 2.6.3 Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket 2-29 2.6.4 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 5
5.6.8 SIO Configuration 5-19 5.6.9 PCI Subsystem Settings 5-20 5.6.10 USB Configuration 5-21 5.6.11 Network Stack Configuration 5-22 5.6.12 CSM (Compatibility Support Module 5-23 5.6.13 NVMe Configuration 5-24 5.6.14 APM Configuration 5-25 5.6.15 Third-party UEFI driver configurations 5-26 v - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 6
5.7.3 Server ME Configuration 5-30 5.7.4 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-31 5.8 Socket Configuration menu 5-34 5.8.1 Processor & Exit menu 5-71 Chapter 6: Driver Installation 6.1 Running the Support DVD 6-2 Appendix Z12PP-D32 block diagram A-2 Notices ...A-3 Service and Support A-5 vi - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 7
engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This product is equipped with - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 8
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 9
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 10
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 11
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 12
Storage Device Backplane 12 x 2.5-inch Storage Device Trays or Dummy Trays 2 x Fan Board 1 x Front Panel Board 2 x Riser Card 9 x S ystem Fans 1 x Support DVD 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x CPU Heatsink 2 x AC Power Cable 1 x External Fan Module (Optional) 1 x OCP3.0 Adapter Card (Optional) 1 x LAN Module - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 13
and printed on the sticker at the server's front cover. The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from the ASUS Technical Support team. RS700-E10-RS12U xxSxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS700-E10 Series 1-3 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 14
® Optane™ DC persistent memory 200 Series (PMem) * Refer to www.asus.com/support for more information 3+1 Up to 3 PCIe Gen4 slots 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 (if PCIe M.2 is in use, it will operate at x8 link) (CPU2) 2 x M.2 (supports PCIe mode 2260 or 2280 from CPU2) 1 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen4 x8 link), LP ( - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 15
Cable 3 x Mini SAS HD to mini SAS HD cables 2 x Slimline SAS cables Storage Bays NVMe upgrade option Supports 4 x NVMe: via 2 x Slimline SAS cable Supports 8 x NVMe: via 4 x Slimline SAS cable Supports 12 x NVMe: via 6 x Slimline SAS cable * Please refer to Asus server Upgrade Part List for the - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 16
Windows® Server RedHat® Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server CentOS Ubuntu VMware * Please find the latest OS support from https://www.asus.com/ Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management ASUS Control Center On-Board ASMB10-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Regulatory - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 17
Reset button Message LED Location button • Bay 1 to bay 8 supports NVMe/SATA by default. SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II card. • Bay 9 to bay 12 supports NVMe/SATA by default (supports tri-mode card). • All bays support 2.5" drives with trays. 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 18
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Redundant Power supply 2. ASUS Z12PP-D32 Server Board 3. System fans 4. Fan Board 5. 12 x 2.5" storage device trays 6. NVMe/SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 7. PCIe riser card (hidden) 8. Butterfly riser card (Gen4 x16 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 19
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Power button Power LED LAN1 and LAN3 LED LAN2 and LAN4 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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 20
1.7.2 Storage device status LED 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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 21
1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Intel® I350-AM4 1G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Intel® X710-AT2 Gigabit 10G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 22
1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs Power LED Location LED Q-Code LED LED Power LED Location LED Display status ON OFF ON Description System power ON Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 23
1.7.5 Q-Code table Action SEC Start up Quick VGA PHASE Security Phase PEI(Pre-EFI initialization)phase VR initialization OCMR initialization KTI initialization IIO Early initialization POST CODE 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x10 0x11 0x15 0x19 0xC8 0xCC 0xD4 0xDC 0xE0 0xE4 0xE8 0xEC 0x11 0x12 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 24
Check XMP Initialize Memory Socket DIMM Information Prep NVDIMM for Training Setup SVL and Scrambling Init CMI Credit Programming Check Ras Support After MemInit Initialize ADR Init Structures Late Memory Late Select Boot Mode CPU POST-Memory Initialization CPU Cache Initialization Application - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 25
AHCI Initialization BIOS Setup password verify BIOS Setup start BIOS Setup input wait Ready to Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services Legacy Option ROM Initialization Reset system USB Hotplug PCI Bus Hotplug NVRAM clean up NVRAM configuration reset ASUS RS700-E10 Series 1-15 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 26
1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 27
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 28
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 29
2.2 Air ducts 2.2.1 Removing the air duct Gently lift the air duct vertically out of the chassis. 2.2.2 Installing the air ducts Align the air ducts along the edges of the DIMM slots, then place the air ducts in the chassis. ASUS RS700-E10 Series 2-3 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 30
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket P+ designed for the 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 31
4. Completely loosen all the screws on the heatsink, then lift and remove it from the motherboard. Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected. 5. Flip the heatsink over to reveal the CPU and carrier bracket - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 32
2.3.2 Removing the CPU and heatsink (for Type-B heatsink) To install the CPU and heatsink: 1. Remove the rear cover. For more information, refer to Chassis cover. 2. Remove the air ducts. For more information, refer to Air ducts. 3. Push the lock latches outwards on all four corners of the heatsink, - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 33
4. Completely loosen all the screws on the heatsink, then lift and remove it from the motherboard. Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected. 5. Flip the heatsink over to reveal the CPU and carrier - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 34
6. Remove the carrier bracket from the heatsink. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 35
2.3.3 Installing the CPU and heatsink (for Type-A heatsink) 1. Remove the air duct. For more information, refer to the Removing the air duct section 2. Locate the CPU sockets on your motherboard. 3. Attach the CPU to the carrier bracket, ensure the triangle mark is on the same side as the bracket - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 36
5. Align the heatsink and CPU assembly to the CPU socket, then place the heatsink on top of the CPU socket (A). Push the lock latches outwards on all four corners of the heatsink so that the heatsink and CPU assembly is secured to the CPU socket (B). • Ensure the triangle mark on the CPU is located - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 37
2.3.4 Installing the CPU and heatsink (for Type-B heatsink) 1. Remove the air duct. For more information, refer to the Removing the air duct section 2. Locate the CPU sockets on your motherboard. 3. Attach the CPU to the carrier bracket, ensure the triangle mark is on the same side as the bracket - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 38
5. Align the heatsink and CPU assembly to the CPU socket, then place the heatsink on top of the CPU socket (A). Push the lock latches inwards on all four corners of the heatsink so that the heatsink and CPU assembly is secured to the CPU socket (B). • Ensure the triangle mark on the CPU is located - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 39
7. Tighten the remaining heatsink screws to secure the heatsink to the motherboard. Intel® recommends a torque value of 8 lbf-in to prolong the longetivity of all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected. 8. Replace the air duct. For more information, refer to the Replacing the air - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 40
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 32 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 41
2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB RDIMMs; 64GB and 128GB LRDIMM; or 64GB, 128GB, 256GB LRDIMM 3DS / 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. - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 42
If you wish to install PMem as well, please refer to the following tables for configurations Channel F E H G DDR4+BPS DIMM_F1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_E2 DIMM_H1 DIMM_H2 DIMM_G1 DIMM_G2 BPS 4+4 DDR4 DDR4 BPS BPS DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 6+1 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 DDR4 BPS - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 43
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 44
Bay 11 Bay 2 Bay 4 Bay 6 Bay 8 Bay 10 Bay 12 • Bay 1 to bay 8 supports NVMe/SATA. SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II card. • Bay 9 to bay 12 supports NVMe/SATA. • All bays support 2.5" drives with trays. 2.5.1 Installing a 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device 1. Push the spring - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 45
2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage device tray out of the bay. 3. Prepare the 2.5" storage device and the bundled set of screws. 4. Place the 2.5" storage device into the storage device tray then secure it with four screws. 5. Push the storage device tray and HDD assembly all the - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 46
expansion card brackets if you want to install PCIE expansion cards. Riser card bracket 2 Riser card bracket 1 Riser card bracket 1 Riser card bracket 1 supports PCIe Gen4 slots 1-2 top to bottom. PCIe slot Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 (Internal) Mode 1 x16 x16 x8 Operation mode Mode 2 x16 OCP 3.0 x8 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 47
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIe riser card bracket The pre-installed PCIe riser card bracket on the PCIE1 slot has two PCIe x16 slots and one PCIe x8 slot. The two PCIe x16 slots provides x16 Gen4 links, with the top PCIe slot's signal provided from CPU1 and the bottom PCIe slot's - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 48
3. Remove the pre-installed PIKE II card. For more information please refer to Installing an ASUS PIKE II card. 4. Disconnect the two (2) Slimline PCIe cables from the slim PCIe connectors on the PCIe riser card bracket. 5. Prepare your expansion card and flip the PCIe riser card bracket over. 6. - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 49
7. (optional) Install the GPU back bracket to the location shown in the illustration below using two (2) screws. Follow this step only if you are installing a graphics card. 8. Install your expansion card to the PCIe x16 slot on the PCIe riser card bracket. The illustration below is an example of a - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 50
10. Connect the two (2) slimline PCIe cables previously removed to the slim PCIe connectors on the PCIe riser card bracket. Ensure to connect the cable labeled 7 to the slim PCIe connector labeled 7 and connect the cable labeled 8 to the slim PCIe connector labeled 8. 11. Install the PIKE II card - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 51
12. Align the PCIe riser card bracket to the notch holes on the chassis and the PCIE1 slot on the motherboard, then push the PCIe riser card bracket down until it is seated firmly in the chasiss. Ensure that no cables are below or in the way of the PCIe riser card bracket when installing it to the - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 52
2.6.2 Installing an OCP 3.0 slot baseboard and OCP 3.0 card to the PCIe riser card bracket We recommend you install the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard to the PCIE2 slot on the PCIe riser card bracket. To install the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard and OCP 3.0 card to the PCIe riser card bracket: 1. Follow steps - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 53
5. Install the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard to the PCIE2 slot on the PCIe riser card bracket. 6. Once your OCP 3.0 slot baseboard is installed, flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard to the PCIe riser card bracket. 7. Connect the OCP_SIDE1 and OCP_NCSI1 cable on your OCP 3.0 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 54
9. Follow steps 10-13 of the Installing an expansion card to the PCIe riser card bracket section to install the PCIe riser card bracket to the chassis. 10. Insert the OCP 3.0 card to the OCP 3.0 slot from the rear of the system (A), and make sure the OCP 3.0 card is seated securely in the OCP 3.0 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 55
2.6.3 Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket The pre-installed butterfly riser card bracket on the PCIE2 slot supports Low Profile (LP), Half-Length (HL) PCIE x16 expansion cards. To install a PCIE x16 (Gen4 x16 link) expansion card on the butterfly riser card bracket: 1. - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 56
2. Flip the butterfly riser card bracket over and remove metal bracket. 3. Install the expansion card to your butterfly riser card bracket. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 57
4. Align the butterfly riser card bracket to the PCIEX2 slot on the motherboard and push down until the butterfly riser card bracket is seated securely in the chassis. 5. Secure the butterfly riser card bracket to the chassis using the thumbscrew. ASUS RS700-E10 Series 2-31 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 58
2.6.4 Installing an ethernet expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket The pre-installed butterfly riser card bracket can support a 4-port Intel® I350-AM4 1G LAN controller expansion card or 2-port Intel® X710-AT2 Gigabit 10G LAN controller expansion card. Do not install the 4-port - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 59
2.6.5 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You can install an ASUS PIKE II card to support SAS storage devices in your server system. To install an ASUS PIKE II card: 1. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card. 2. Remove the two screws on - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 60
5. Secure the metal cover (proprietary card bracket) to the ASUS PIKE II card with the screw removed previously. Metal cover 6. Insert the ASUS PIKE II card to the PCIe slot on the PCIe riser card bracket, then secure it to the PCIe riser card bracket using the thumbscrew. 7. Connect the mini SAS - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 61
7. Follow steps 12 and 13 of Installing an expansion card to the PCIe riser card bracket to install the PCIe riser card bracket to the chassis. To remove an ASUS PIKE II card: 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 of Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket to remove the butterfly riser - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 62
2.6.6 Installing an M.2 (NGFF) card You may install an M.2 card (supports 2260, 2280) to the onboard M.2 (NGFF) slot on the motherboard. 1. Remove the riser card bracket. Please refer to Installing an expansion card to the butterfly - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 63
4. Select an appropriate screw hole on the motherboard for your M.2 card, then secure the bundled stand to the motherboard. 5. Insert the M.2 into the M.2 (NGFF) slot, then secure it using the bundled screw. 2260 2280 2260 2280 6. Replace the PSU air duct, then secure it using the screw removed - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 64
7. Ensure the cabling is organized so that the cables are directed out of the PSU air duct. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 65
2.6.7 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 Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3. - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 66
2.7 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you are going to remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 67
on Bay 1 to Bay 4 Connects to SLMPCIE10 connector Connects to SLMPCIE2 connector Connects to SLMPCIE3 connector on motherboard for NVMe support on motherboard for NVMe support on motherboard for NVMe support on Bay 9 and Bay 10 on Bay 5 and Bay 6 on Bay 1 and Bay 2 Connects to NVMe/SAS/SATA - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 68
server system. Before you start installing or removing the storage device cables, ensure 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. Bay 1 Bay 3 Bay 5 Bay 7 Bay 9 Bay 11 Bay 2 Bay - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 69
) to Mini-SAS HD (vertical) Connect to ISSATA1 on motherboard ISATA1 on motherboard ISATA2 on motherboard 1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to section Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices. SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 70
3. Remove the six (6) screws on both sides of the front cover with a Phillips screwdriver (A), then firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the front panel until it is disengaged from the chassis (B). 4. Lift the front cover to reveal the backplane (A), then cut the cable tie(s) (B). - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 71
5. Connect the mini-SAS HD cables to the motherboard and the backplane. MSAS_HD3: Connect mini-SAS HD cable from the ISATA2 connector on the motherboard MSAS_HD2: Connect mini-SAS HD cable from the ISATA1 connector on the motherboard MSAS_HD1: Connect mini-SAS HD cable from the ISSATA1 connector - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 72
7. Firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the rear panel until it is locked in the chassis (A), then secure the front cover with the screws removed earlier (B). 8. Align the rack screws to the chassis then secure the rack screw to the chassis using the screws removed earlier. 2-46 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 73
4 x NVMe storage device configuration and cabling • The illustrations in this section are for reference only and may vary between models. • You may still support either SATA for bays 1 to 12 or SAS for bays 1 to 8 with this configuration, for more information please refer to the following sections - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 74
3. Remove the six (6) screws on both sides of the front cover with a Phillips screwdriver (A), then firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the front panel until it is disengaged from the chassis (B). 4. Lift the front cover to reveal the backplane (A), then cut the cable tie(s) (B). - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 75
5. Connect the slimline PCIe cables to the motherboard and the backplane. SLMPCIE2: Connect slimline PCIe cable from the SLMPCIE4 connector on the motherboard SLMPCIE1: Connect slimline PCIe cable from the SLMPCIE3 connector on the motherboard 6. Tie the cables with cable tie(s) (A), then - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 76
7. Firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the rear panel until it is locked in the chassis (A), then secure the front cover with the screws removed earlier (B). 8. Align the rack screws to the chassis then secure the rack screw to the chassis using the screws removed earlier. 2-50 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 77
8 x NVMe storage device configuration and cabling • The illustrations in this section are for reference only and may vary between models. • You may still support either SATA for bays 1 to 12 or SAS for bays 1 to 8 with this configuration, for more information please refer to the following sections - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 78
3. Remove the six (6) screws on both sides of the front cover with a Phillips screwdriver (A), then firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the front panel until it is disengaged from the chassis (B). 4. Lift the front cover to reveal the backplane (A), then cut the cable tie(s) (B). - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 79
5. Connect the slimline PCIe cables to the motherboard and the backplane. SLMPCIE4: Connect slimline PCIe cable from the SLMPCIE9 connector on the motherboard SLMPCIE2: Connect slimline PCIe cable from the SLMPCIE4 connector on the motherboard SLMPCIE3: Connect slimline PCIe cable from the - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 80
7. Firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the rear panel until it is locked in the chassis (A), then secure the front cover with the screws removed earlier (B). 8. Align the rack screws to the chassis then secure the rack screw to the chassis using the screws removed earlier. 2-54 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 81
SLMPCIE4 on motherboard SLMPCIE2 on motherboard SLMPCIE9 on motherboard SLMPCIE10 on motherboard SLMPCIE6 on motherboard 1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to section Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices. NVMe NVMe NVMe NVMe NVMe NVMe NVMe - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 82
3. Remove the six (6) screws on both sides of the front cover with a Phillips screwdriver (A), then firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the front panel until it is disengaged from the chassis (B). 4. Lift the front cover to reveal the backplane (A), then cut the cable tie(s) (B). - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 83
5. Connect the slimline PCIe cables to the motherboard and the backplane. SLMPCIE6: Connect slimline PCIe cable from the SLMPCIE6 connector on the motherboard SLMPCIE4: Connect slimline PCIe cable from the SLMPCIE9 connector on the motherboard SLMPCIE2: Connect slimline PCIe cable from the - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 84
7. Firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the rear panel until it is locked in the chassis (A), then secure the front cover with the screws removed earlier (B). 8. Align the rack screws to the chassis then secure the rack screw to the chassis using the screws removed earlier. 2-58 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 85
) to Mini-SAS HD (vertical) Connect to ASUS PIKE II Card ASUS PIKE II Card ISSATA1 on motherboard 1. Install the storage devices into the supported bays. Refer to section Storage Devices for details on how to install storage devices. SAS SAS SAS SAS SATA SATA SAS SAS SAS SAS SATA - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 86
3. Remove the six (6) screws of the rack screw on both sides of the chassis with a Phillips screwdriver (A), then remove the rack screws on both sides of the chassis (B). 4. Remove the six (6) screws on both sides of the front cover with a Phillips screwdriver (A), then firmly hold the front cover - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 87
5. Lift the front cover to reveal the backplane (A), then cut the cable tie(s) (B). Backplane 6. Connect the slimline PCIe cables to the motherboard and the backplane. MSAS_HD3: Connect miniSAS HD cable from the ISSATA1 connector on the motherboard MSAS_HD2: Connect mini-SAS HD cable from the ASUS - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 88
7. Tie the cables with cable tie(s) (A), then reinstall the front cover back into the chassis (B). Backplane 8. Firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the rear panel until it is locked in the chassis (A), then secure the front cover with the screws removed earlier (B). 2-62 Chapter 2: - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 89
9. Align the rack screws to the chassis then secure the rack screw to the chassis using the screws removed earlier. ASUS RS700-E10 Series 2-63 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 90
2.10 Removable/optional components This section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the following components: 1. System fans 2. Redundant power supply module Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. You may need to remove previously - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 91
To reinstall the system fans: 1. Insert the fan into the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan should point towards the system rear panel. Ensure the notches on the fan module is fitted into the notch holes in the chassis. 2. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 92
To install the external rear fan (on selected models): • We recommend installing the external fan when you have GPU cards installed. • The external fan is only available with selected models. 1. Use a screwdriver to pry open the slot. Do not install the 4-port ethernet expansion card if you wish to - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 93
4. Connect the cables of the rear external fan to the REAR_FAN1 and REAR_FAN2 connectors on the motherboard. 5. Align and place the rear external fan on the chassis. 6. Secure the rear external fan to the chassis with the thumbscrews. ASUS RS700-E10 Series 2-67 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 94
2.10.2 Redundant power supply module To replace a failed redundant power supply module: 1. Lift up the power supply module lever. Module lever 2. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch, then pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. 3. Prepare the replacement power - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 95
Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 96
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 97
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 98
posts 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. Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 99
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 100
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 101
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 102
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 103
10. Align the server system and gently insert it into the rack rails. 2 1 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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 104
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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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 106
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 107
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 RS700-E10 Series 3-13 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 108
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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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 110
4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 111
Layout contents Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-5 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-6 3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 4-6 4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 4-7 5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 4-7 6. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 112
Internal connectors Page 14. System panel connector (10-1 pin SYS_PANEL1; 14-1 pin SYS_PANEL2) 4-20 15. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-21 16. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) 4-22 17. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) 4-22 18. CPLD JTAG1 connector (6- - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 113
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 114
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 115
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. - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 116
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. - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 117
8. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. 9. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block select. ASUS RS700-E10 Series 4-9 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 118
4.3 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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 119
3. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up red when there is a BMC event log generated. 4. 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, - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 120
5. CAT ERR LED (CATERR1) The CAT ERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 121
-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2; ISSATA1) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. 2. Slim PCIe connector (SLIMPCIE1-10) Connects the PCIe signal to the riser card or NVMe port - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 122
and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB port module is purchased separately. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (U31G1_34; Type-A USB3_1) This connector allows - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 123
5. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 124
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 8. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 125
9. M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2260 / 2280 devices on PCIe interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately 10. Back panel power connector (4-pin BPPWR2, BPPWR4; 8-pin BPPWR3, VGAPWR2) These - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 126
these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot errors and permanent damage to your motherboard or device. 12. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 127
13. 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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 128
14. System panel connector (10-1 pin SYS_PANEL1; 14-1 pin SYS_PANEL2) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (FP_PLED) This 1-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 129
• Locator button connector (BMCLOCBTN#) This connector allows you to connect the Locator button. Press the button to light up the Locator LED. • Storage Device Activity LED connector (HDLED) This connector allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. The Storage Device Activity LED lights - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 130
16. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) The VPP_I2C connector is used for the storage backplane with sensor readings. 17. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log. 4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 131
18. CPLD JTAG connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) This connector is used for burning the CPLD JTAG. 19. Liquid connector (12-1 pin LIQUID_CONN1) This connector is used for detecting the pump speed of the water cooling system. ASUS RS700-E10 Series 4-23 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 132
20. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines. 21. VROC Key connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) The VROC (Virtual - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 133
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 134
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 135
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 136
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 137
4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z12PP-D32 Version : 0215 Build date: 12/13/2020 New Platform Platform : Z12PP-D32 Version : 0401 Build date: 02/09/2021 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 138
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 139
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 Performance Tuning For changing the performance settings Ai - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 140
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 141
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. 5.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to select the system default - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 142
Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to keep the processor operating at the turbo frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] • Linux support may vary by version of the OS. • The following item appears only when Core Optimizer or Power Balancer is set to [Enable - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 143
on their current utilization, delivering better performance per watt for improved system energy efficiency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] 5.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Spread Spectrum [Auto] Setting - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 144
5.6 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. 5.6.1 OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration 5-12 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 145
[Enable] 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 be available. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.6.3 ACPI Settings Enable - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 146
IP Mask address Allows you to enter the IP Mask address. IP Port Allows you to enter the IP Port. 5.6.5 Onboard LAN Configuration The items in this submenu will differ depending on the Lan controller installed on the system. The following item appears only when an Intel® X710-AT2 LAN controller is - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 147
The following item appears only when an Intel® I350-AM4 LAN controller is installed on the system. Onboard I350 LAN Configuration Intel I350 LAN1 LAN Enable [JumperState] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [JumperState] The following item appears only - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 148
The following item appears only when LAN Enable is set to [JumperState]. ROM Type [Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] 5.6.6 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 149
Terminal Type [ANSI] 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 more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits per second [ - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 150
[80x24] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Redirection After Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 151
Flow Control EMS [None] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a "stop" signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a "start" signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 152
[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable 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] The following items appear only when Above 4G Decoding is set to [Enabled]. First VGA 4G - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 153
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 154
will not be available.XD Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot support will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Set the wait time to press - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 155
the Windows UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows secure update and secure boot. The following items appear you to set the GA20 option. [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow GA20 disabling; this option is useful when any RT - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 156
Boot from Storage Devices [UEFI only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices to run first during the system boot. It is recommended to select either [Legacy only] or [UEFI only] according to devices specification for better stability. Selecting [Ignore] will accelerate the boot up time - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 157
5.6.14 APM Configuration This page will allow 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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 158
5.6.15 Third-party UEFI driver configurations Additonal configuration options for third-party UEFI drivers installed to the system will appear in the section marked in red in the screenshot below. 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 159
5.7 Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. Settings items in this menu to incorrect values may cause the system to malfunction! 5.7.1 PCH Configuration PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 160
] SATA Led locate [Enable] If this item is set to [Enable], LED/SGPIO hardware is attached. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable SALP. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] SATA Port 0-7 Hot Plug [Disable - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 161
[Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Wake On Lan Support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Active Video [Onboard Device] Allows you to select the active video type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard Device] [PCIE Device] Wake on - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 162
5.7.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. Scroll using / keys to see more items. Altitude [8000] Allows you to set the altitude of the platform location above the sea level, expressed in meters. The hex number is decoded as 2's - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 163
System Memory Poison. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Whea Settings Whea Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when Whea Support is set to [Enable]. Whea Log Memory Error [Enable] Allows you - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 164
The following items appear only when Memory Error is set to [Enable]. Memory Corrected Error [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Corrected Error. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Memory Corrected Error is set to [Enable]. Spare Interrupt [SMI - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 165
. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when IIO/PCH Global Error Support is set to [Enable]. Os Native AER Support [Disable] Select FFM or OS native for AER error handling. If OS native is selected, BIOS also intialize FFM first until handshake, which depends - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 166
5.8 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings. 5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 167
options: [Disable] [Enable] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disable] This item should be enabled in order to boot legacy OSes that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Hardware Prefetcher [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the mid level - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 168
to enable or disable Intel(R) TXT. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] AES-NI [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] TME, TME-MT, TDX Total Memory Encryption (TME) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Total Memory Encryption - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 169
PSMI Configuration Global PSMI Enable [Enable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Force setup] The following item appears only when Global PSMI Enable is set to [Enable] or [Force setup]. Socket 0 Configuration PSMI Enable [Disable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 170
item is set to [Disable], user will be able to run at higher frequencies, specified in the DDR Frequency Limit field (limited by processor support). Configuration options: [POR] [Disable] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the maximum memory frequency setting in Mhz. If Enforce POR is set - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 171
in th platform, Pmem/AppDirect caching knob takes precedence. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] The following item appears only when eADR Support is set to [Enable] or [Auto]. CPU Cache Flush Mode [Parallel] Allows you to set CPU cache flush execution mode. Configuration options - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 172
buffer size (PCH + CPU) is 512MB. North TH Mem Buffer Size 1 [None/OS] Select size of memory region 1 buffer. Choose [None/OS] if OS-supported memory or trace fowarding is desired. Configuration options: [None/OS] [1MB] [8MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] Limitation of total buffer size (PCH + CPU - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 173
feature negotiation in the Data Link Feature Capabilities (DLFCAP) register. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] DMI Port MPSS [Auto] Configure Max Payload Size Supported in PCIe Device Capabilities register. If default value is not used make sure MPSS in PCH root ports is updated to the same - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 174
MSI [Disable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PCI-E Extended Sync [No] Allows you to enable or disable the Extended Sync Mode (D:x F:0 0:7Ch B:7) where x is 0-9. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Compliance Mode [No] Allows you to enable or disable Compliance Mode for this PCIe port. - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 175
ECRC Check [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable ECRC Check (Error Capabilities and Control Register). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] SERRE [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable SERRE (SERR Reporting Enable). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] IODC Configuration [KTI Option - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 176
in the Data Link Feature Capabilities (DLFCAP) register. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PCI-E Port MPSS [Auto] Configure Max Payload Size Supported in PCIe Device Capabilities register. Configuration options: [128B] [256B] [512B] [Auto] PCI-E Port D-state [D0] Set to D0 for normal - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 177
The following item appears only when PCI-E ASPM Support is set to [Auto] or [L1 Only]. PCI-E Port L1 Exit Latency [8uS - 16uS] The length of time this port requires to complete transition from - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 178
Unsupported Request [Disable] Controls the reporting of unsupported requests that IIO itself detects on requests its receives from a PCI Express/DMI port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Alternate TxEq [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable TxEq. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 179
Reserved Memory [0] Reserved Memory Range for this Root Bridge. Configuration options: [0] - [1200] Reserved Memory Alignment [1] Configuration options: [1] - [31] Reserved Prefetchable Memory [0] Reserved Prefetchable Memory Range for this Root Bridge. Configuration options: [0] - [1200] Reserved - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 180
MemBar1 size [25] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 size (in bits Min=20), e.g. 20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB. Configuration options: [20] - [39] MemBar1 attribute [32-bit non-prefetchable] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable. Configuration options: [32 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 181
MemBar2 size [20] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 size (in bits Min=20), e.g. 20bits=1MB, 22bits=4MB, 26bits=64MB. Configuration options: [20] - [39] MemBar2 attribute [64-bit non-prefetchable] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable. Configuration options: [32 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 182
The following items appear only when Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack3 is set to [Enable]. Port 3A - 3D [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable NVMe Legacy mode on specific root port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Hot Plug Capable [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Hot - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 183
5.8.5 Advanced Power Management Configuration Pcode Dispatcher Watchdog Timer [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Pcode Dispatcher Watchdog Timer. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] CPU P State Control P State Control Configuration Sub Menus, including Turbo, XE, etc. Uncore Freq - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 184
AVX P1 [Normal] AVX P1 level selection. Configuration options: [Normal] [Level 1] [Level 2] Activate SST-BF [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable SST-BF. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Activate SST-BF is set to [Enable]. Configure SST-BF [Enable] - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 185
] The following items are available only when Hardware P-States is either set to [Native], [Out of Band Mode], or [Native Mode with no Legacy Support]. EPP Enable [Enable] When disabled, HW masks EPP in CPUID[6].10 and uses EPB for EPP. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 186
] OS Controlled ASPM [Disabled] ASPM Off CPU C State Control Enable Monitor MWAIT [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Monitor and MWAIT instructions. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] CPU C1 auto demotion [Enable] Allows CPU to automatically demote to C1. Takes effect after reboot - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 187
CPU Thermal Management CPU T State Control Software Controlled T-States [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Software Controlled T-States. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Software Controlled T-States is set to [Enabled]. T-State Throttle Level [ - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 188
Workload Configuration [Balanced] This allows optimization for the workload characterization. Configuration options: [Balanced] [I/O Sensitive] Averaging Time Window [1A] This is used to control the effective window of the average for C0 and P0 time. P0 TotalTimeThreshold Low [28] This is used to - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 189
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 190
The following item only appears when Log EFI Status Code is set to [Enabled]. Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [ - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 191
[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are available only when BMC Support is set to [Enabled]. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 192
OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch Timer expires. Not available if OS Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle] 5.10.1 System Event Log Allows you to change - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 193
configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Scroll using / keys to see more items. Configure IPV4 support DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN Configuration Address source [Previous State] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 194
Allows you to set the router IP address. Router MAC Address Allows you to set the router MAC address. Configure IPV6 support DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN IPV6 support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable IPV6 support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when IPV6 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 195
5.10.4 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. Scroll using / keys to see more items. ASUS RS700-E10 Series 5-63 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 196
5.11 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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 197
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 198
The following items are available only 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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 199
Clear Secure Boot Keys This option will delete all previously applied secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 200
5.12 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [1] 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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 201
POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 5.12.1 Boot Configuration Boot Sector (MBR/GPT) Recovery Policy [Local User Control] Determines the Boot Sector Recovery Policy. [Auto Recovery - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 202
5.13 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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 203
5.14 Save & Exit menu The Save & 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. Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 204
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 selected device. 5-72 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 205
Chapter 6: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 6 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 206
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 207
Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 208
Z12PP-D32 block diagram A-2 Appendix - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 209
. 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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 210
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 - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 211
2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our .aspx?id=1555. Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com - Asus RS700-E10-RS12U | User Manual - Page 212
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