Asus RS700-E9-RS12 RS700-E9-RS4 User Manual

Asus RS700-E9-RS12 Manual

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    RS700-E9 Series RS700-E9-RS4 RS700-E9-RS12 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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    Safety information...viii About this guide...ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS PIKE II card 2-24 2.5.4 Installing an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card (for RS700-E9-RS12 only 2-28 2.5.5 Installing an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card and ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink cards (optional for RS700-E9-RS12
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    power supply module 2-49 2.8.3 Replacing optical drive (optional for RS700-E9-RS4 2-50 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 Tool-less Friction 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
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    menu 5-25 5.6.1 PCH Configuration 5-26 5.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-28 5.6.3 Server ME Configuration 5-28 5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-29 5.7 Socket Configuration menu 5-29 5.7.1 Processor Configuration 5-30 5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration 5-31 5.7.3 UPI Configuration
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    Contents Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility 6-4
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    7-2 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-5 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-5 7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation 7-8 7.5 VGA 7-12 Appendix Z11PP-D24 block diagram A-2 Notices ...A-3 REACH ...A-4 Australia statement notice A-4 ASUS contact information A-5 vii
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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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    with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the
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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. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for
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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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    RS700-E9-RS4 RS700-E9-RS12 Chassis ASUS R12F 1U Rackmount Chassis ASUS R12F 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z11PP-D24 Server Board ASUS x System Fans (40 mm x 40 mm x 56 mm) 1 x RS700-E9-RS4 Support CD 1 x RS700-E9-RS12 Support CD 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x Bag of Screws Accessories 2 x
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    1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS700-E9 Series features the ASUS Z11PP-D24 server board. The server supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family Series plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS700-E9-RS4 RS700-E9-RS12 Motherboard Z11PP-D24 Processor
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    Model Name RS700-E9-RS4 RS700-E9-RS12 Disk Controller SAS Controller Optional: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card 12G SAS Support I = internal Storage Bays A or S will be hot- swappable Front bays: 4 x 2.5" or 3.5" Hot-swap Storage Bays
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    Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & storage device not included, Packing include) Power Supply (different configuration by region) Environment RS700-E9-RS4 RS700-E9-RS12 Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ BSMI, CE, C-TICK, FCC (ClassA) 686 mm x 444 mm x 44 mm(1U) 27" x 17.48" x 1.73
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    RS4 only) are located on the front panel. Refer to section 1.7 LED information for the LED descriptions. RS700-E9-RS4 Rack screw Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Rack screw Bay 4 Optical drive (optional) RS700-E9-RS12 Rack screw Bay 1 Bay 3 4321 LAN 4 LED Asset tag LAN 3 LED LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED Message
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    ports VGA port Power button Q-Code LED Management LAN port 1* LAN port 1 LAN port 2 Storage device LED Message LED Location LED *This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 1-7
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    1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS700-E9-RS4 1 34 2 1 34 2 1. Redundant Power supply 2. ASUS Z11PP-D24 Server Board 3. System fans 4. 4 x 3.5" storage device bays 5. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 6. Slim type optical drive (hidden) 7. OCP Mezzanine
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    RS700-E9-RS12 1 34 2 1 34 2 1. Redundant Power supply 2. ASUS Z11PP-D24 Server Board 3. System fans 4. 12 x 2.5" storage device bays 5. SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane (hidden) 6. PCIE-NVME4 heat dissipation. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS700-E9 Series 1-9
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    -RS4 4321 LAN 4 LED LAN 3 LED LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED RS700-E9-RS12 Location button with LED Power button with LED Storage device LED Message LED Power button Power LED Message LED Location LED 2 1 LAN 1 LED LAN 2 LED
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    1.7.2 Storage device status LED RS700-E9-RS4 Red LED 4321 RS700-E9-RS12 Green LED 2 1 Green LED Red LED SATA/SAS Storage Device LED Description GREEN ON SATA/SAS OFF Storage device not found GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS storage device ASUS RS700-E9 Series 1-11
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    1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection 1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs Q-Code LED Storage device
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    MRC_CMP_OPT MRC_SAVE_MC_VALUES MRC_RESTORE_TRAINING MRC_RMT_TOOL MRC_WRITE_SR MRC_DIMM_RON MRC_RCVEN_TIMING_1D MRC_MR_FILL MRC_PWR_MTR MRC_DDR4_MAPPING MRC_WRITE_VOLTAGE_1D MRC_EARLY_RDMPR_TIMING_2D MRC_FORCE_OLTM MRC_MC_ACTIVATE (continued on the next page) ASUS RS700-E9 Series 1-13
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    Action Normal boot PHASE PEI(Pre-EFI initialization) phase DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase Operating system phase POST CODE 51 52 58 5A 5B 5C 5D 5F 60 61 68 69 70 71 7D 7E 7F 55 32 34 36 4F 60 61 62 63 68 69 6A 70 71 72 78 79 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
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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 To remove 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 rear cover from the chassis. 3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it towards the rear
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    Remove the air ducts, and then remove the PnP caps from the CPU sockets. Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 3647 socket. CPU1 (CPU socket 1) CPU2 (CPU socket 2) ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2 2-3
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    3. Align the triangle mark on the CPU with the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier (A), then install the CPU into the CPU Carrier until it clicks firmly into place (B), and then install the CPU Carrier into the heatsink until it clicks firmly in place (C). Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU
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    1 34 6. Reinstall the air ducts. CPU1 (CPU socket 1) CPU2 (CPU socket 2) 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 24 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-5
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    and 256GB LRDIMMs (3DS); and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB DCPMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that
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    • • 16 DIMMs • • • • 20 DIMMs • • • • • 24 DIMMs • • • • • • 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_K2 DIMM_K1 DIMM_L2 DIMM_L1 DIMM_M2 DIMM_M1 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • 8 DIMMs • • 12 DIMMs • • • 16 DIMMs • • • • 20 DIMMs • • • • • 24 DIMMs • • • • • • ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-7
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    Intel® DC persistent memory population table 1 CPU Configuration 1 CPU Configuration (must be on CPU1) Modes DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 AD DCPMM DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 MM DCPMM DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 AD+MM DCPMM DRAM 3 DCPMM DRAM 3 DCPMM DRAM 3 AD
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    DRAM3 AD DCPMM DRAM 1 DRAM1 MM DCPMM DRAM 1 DRAM1 AD+MM DCPMM DRAM 3 DRAM3 AD DCPMM DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DRAM1 (continued on the next page) ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-9
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    2 CPU Configuration (symmetric population) Modes DIMM_M2 DIMM_M1 DIMM_L2 DIMM_L1 DIMM_K2 DIMM_K1 AD DCPMM DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 MM DCPMM DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 AD+MM DCPMM DRAM 3 DCPMM DRAM 3 DCPMM DRAM 3 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 MM DRAM 2 DRAM 2 DCPMM DRAM 2
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    DIMM_J2 DIMM_J1 DIMM_H2 DIMM_H1 DIMM_G2 DIMM_G1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 AD - APP DIRECT MODE DRAM1 - RDIMM, RDIMM 3DS, LRDIMM, LRDIMM 3DS DCPMM - DC PERSISTENT MEMORY ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-11
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    2 CPU Configuration with 2 DCPMM DIMMs (asymmetric population) 2 CPU Configuration (asymmetric population) Modes DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 2 CPU Configuration (asymmetric population) Modes DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 AD DRAM
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    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. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-13
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    2.4 Hard disk drives RS700-E9-RS4 The system supports four (4) 2.5" or 3.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed in the storage device bay connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane (SAS drives require an optional ASUS PIKE II card). To install
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    drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other SATA/SAS storage devices. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-15
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    To install a 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device: 1. Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the drive tray. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Tray lever 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay.
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    drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other SATA/SAS storage devices. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-17
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    RS700-E9-RS12 The system supports twelve (12) 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices. The storage device installed on the storage tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS/NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane (SAS drives require an optional ASUS PIKE II card). To install a 2.5" hot-swap
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    tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-19
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    want to install PCIE expansion cards. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The pre-installed riser card bracket on the PCIE1 slot supports Full-Height (FH) and HalfLength (HL) PCIE x16 expansion cards. To install a PCIE x16 (Gen3 x16 link) FH or HL card on the riser card
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    such as ASUS PIKE II series cards. Install your proprietary cards into this slot to maximize its use. To install PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 link), proprietary cards to the butterfly riser card bracket: 1. Remove the screw that secures the butterfly riser card bracket to the chassis. ASUS RS700-E9 Series
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    2. Firmly hold the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIE x16 slot on the motherboard. 3. Place the butterfly riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface. 4. Remove the screws from the metal covers (A), then remove the metal covers (B) from the butterfly riser
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    on the motherboard (A) and secure it with the screw (B). Ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-23
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    the metal cover (proprietary card bracket) with the two screws. Card bracket Metal cover 4. Connect the mini-SAS HD cable to the ASUS PIKE II card. 5. Install the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover assembly to the riser card bracket or butterfly riser card bracket. Ensure that the metal cover
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    towards the front panel until it is disengaged from the chassis (B). 7. Lift the front cover to reveal the backplane (A), then cut the cable tie(s) (B). Backplane ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-25
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    8. Remove the default cable from the motherboard and the backplane. 9. Connect the mini-SAS HD cable to the backplane. The illustrations shown above are for reference only. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    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). ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-27
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    PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card (for RS700-E9-RS12 only) Installing an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card to the riser card bracket on the PCIE1 slot allows your server system to support four NVME storage devices on Bay 9 to Bay 12. To install an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card: 1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket
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    5. Install the riser card bracket and ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card assembly into the PCIE connector on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden the OCuLink cables to its corresponding slots. OCuLink port 2 OCuLink port 1 OCuLink port 4 OCuLink port 3 1 34 2 1 34 2 ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-29
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    7. Remove the mylar cover (A), then cut the cable tie(s) (B). 8. 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). 9. Lift the front cover to
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    ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card OCUPCIE5: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink port 1 on ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card OCUPCIE8: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink port 4 on ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card OCUPCIE6: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink port 2 on ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card ASUS RS700-E9
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    11. Tie the cables with cable tie(s) (A), then reinstall the mylar cover (B). 12. Tie the cables with cable tie(s) (A), then reinstall the front cover back into the chassis (B). Backplane 13. Firmly hold the front cover and slide it towards the rear panel until it is locked in the chassis (A), then
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    PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink cards (optional for RS700-E9-RS12) You can install an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card to the riser card bracket on the PCIE1 slot, and two ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink cards to the butterfly riser card bracket on the PCIE2 slot to support eight NVME storage devices on Bay 5 to Bay 12
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    3. Remove the screw that secures the butterfly riser card bracket to the chassis. 4. Firmly hold the butterfly riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIE x16 slot on the motherboard. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    the OCuLink cables into the corresponding slots (A), install the ASUS PCIENVME2-OCuLink cards into the butterfly riser card bracket (B), then secure the ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink cards with the screws (C). OCuLink port 2 OCuLink port 1 OCuLink port 4 OCuLink port 3 ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-35
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    . Ensure that the cables follow the path as shown below. 34 1 2 4 1 OCUPCIE7: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink port 3 on ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card OCUPCIE5: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink port 1 on ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card OCUPCIE8: Connect OCuLink cable from OCuLink port 4 on
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    into the chassis. For more information, see steps 11 to 13 in the section Installing an ASUS PCIE-NVME4OCuLink card (for RS700-E9-RS12 only). 10. Reinstall the butterfly riser card bracket and the ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card assembly into the PCIE connector on the motherboard (A) and secure it with
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    2.5.6 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.
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    to detach it from the PCIE x16 slot on the motherboard. 3. Remove the screw from the metal cover (A), then remove the metal cover (B) from chassis. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-39
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    4. Select the slots that are going to be used for your Mezzanine card, then use a screwdriver and pry the corresponding slots until it pops off. 5. Prepare the Mezzanine card. 6. Insert the ports of the Mezzanine card into the mounting hole on the chassis, then insert the golden connector of the
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    8. Reinstall the metal cover (A) and secure it with the screw (B). 9. Install the riser card bracket into the PCIE connector on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-41
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    2.5.8 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards To install an M.2 (NGFF) card: 1. Locate the M.2 (NGFF) connectors 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 RS700-E9 Series 2-43
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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 are going to remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected
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    2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling RS700-E9-RS4 1 34 2 1 34 2 Connects a 8-pin plug from motherboard Connects the data cable connected to the motherboard Connect the SATA/SAS storage devices ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-45
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    RS700-E9-RS12 (Type 1 backplane) 1 34 2 1 34 2 Connects the data cable connected to the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card (or optional ASUS PCIE-NVME2OCuLink card) for Bay 9 to Bay 12 Connects the data cable connected to the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card (when an optional ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink
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    RS700-E9-RS12 (Type 2 backplane) 1 34 2 1 34 2 Connects the data cable connected to the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card (or optional ASUS PCIE-NVME2OCuLink card) for Bay 9 to Bay 12 Connects the data cable connected to the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card (when an optional ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card
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    2.8 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 3. Slim type optical drive (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.
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    supply module. 4. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis then push it inwards until the latch locks into place. Module lever PSU latch ASUS RS700-E9 Series 2-49
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    2.8.3 Replacing optical drive (optional for RS700-E9-RS4) This server system supports a slim-type optical disk drive. To replace the optical disk drive: 1. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive and set it aside. 2. Push the
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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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    The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server. The tool-less rail kit package includes: Fixing latches Set different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation Options
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    necessary. 5. Perform steps 3 to 4 for the other rack rail. Ensure that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 3-3
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    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. 4321 Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of
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    Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. 4
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    4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    A USB3_5) Page 4-7 4-20 2-5 4-19 4-16 2-3 4-19 4-23 4-15 4-4 4-21 4-24 4-7 4-6 4-8 4-9 4-5 4-6 4-5 4-20 4-22 4-22 4-9 4-18 4-8 4-17 4-15 4-21 4-25 4-23 4-13 4-13 4-24 4-16 4-14 4-14 ASUS RS700-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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    ) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 4-5
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    4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware when it becomes corrupted. 5. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure
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    6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1, DIMMTRIP2) This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 7. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 4-7
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    8. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.
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    10. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI to function. 11. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 4-9
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    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
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    the rear panel LED to light up. 4. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 4-11
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    5. BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. 6. CATT LED (CATTERR1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    SSATA2 slot will be disabled. 2. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) 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. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 4-13
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    3. USB 3.0 connectors (Type A USB3_5) The USB3_5 connector is for Type-A USB 3.0 devices. You can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB
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    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. 6. Fan power connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 4-15
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    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
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    9. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 4-17
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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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    fit. DO NOT connect the back panel to these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot errors and permanent damage to your motherboard or device. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 4-19
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    13. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 14. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or
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    connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. • This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. • If the SATA M.2 (NGFF1) slot is occupied, the SSATA2 slot will be disabled. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately ASUS RS700-E9 Series 4-21
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    module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. 18. 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
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    support Intel VMD RAID function. 20. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SSGPIO1) The SSGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. ASUS RS700-E9
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    21. OCP LAN Activity LED connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1) OCP LAN LED connector supports OCP LAN card Active LED. 22. USB 3.0 connectors (OCUUSB1) Connect a compatible USB module cable to the OCUUSB1 connector, and then install the module to a slot
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    23. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 4-25
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    4-26 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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    > 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 Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. ASUS RS700-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 www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER
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    4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z11PP-D24 Version : 0215 Build date: 01/13/2017 New system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS700-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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    options 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 RS700-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 RS700-E9 Series 5-9
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    to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to keep the processor operating at the turbo frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of the OS. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    ] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] 5.5 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. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-11
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    [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
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    ; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-13
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    the same or compatible settings. Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits
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    Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Putty Keypad [VT100] This of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-15
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    only when you set Console Redirection to [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. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8
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    LAN2 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 2 ROM Type [Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [PXE] [iSCSI] [Disabled] ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-17
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    5.5.7 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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    the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Enabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if disables PCI Express device No snoop option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-19
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    PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auot] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [
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    Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0-2 / Floppy / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] ASUS RS700-E9 Series
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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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    5.5.11 NVMe Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information. 5.5.12 Offboard SATA Controller Configuration This page will display the offboard SATA controller and drive information. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-23
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    . Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Network stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 HTTP
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    5.5.14 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5.6 Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-25
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    you to enable or disable GP27 Wake From DeepSx. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Configuration PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only] Allows you to select ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Per individual port] [L1 Only] PCH DMI ASPM [Platform-POR
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    [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power ( [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appears only when the XHCI Manual Mode is set to [Enabled]. Trunk Clock Gating (BTCG) [ [Enabled] ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-27
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    The following items appears only when the USB Per-Connector Disable is set to [Enabled]. USB_1-8 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3_1-5 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Security Configuration SMM BIOS Write Protect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-29
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    Technology function. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel(R) TXT Support [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMX [Enabled] Enables the
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    AES-NI [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration MMIO High Base [ or disables the Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-31
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    5.7.3 UPI Configuration UPI General Configuration UPI Status This item displays information about the UPI status. Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the UPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] Link Frequency Select [Auto] This
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    setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Select different channel interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [3-way Interleave] ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-33
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    Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [4-way Interleave] [8-way Interleave] Memory RAS Configuration Mirror Mode [Disabled] Allows you to select Mirror Modes. Mirror Mode will set entire 1LM/2LM
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    ) [Per-Port] Allows you to enable or disable ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Per-Port] [L1 Only] PCIE relaxed Ordering [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE relaxed Ordering. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-35
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    to switch between Hardware P-States mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Native Mode] [Out of Band Mode] [Native Mode with no Legacy Support] CPU C State Control Autonomous Core C-State [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Autonomous Core C-State Report. Configuration options: [Disabled
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    TotalTimeThreshold High [3a] The HW switching mechanism Enables the performance setting (0) when the total P0 time is greater than the threshold set. Configuration options: [0] - [3F] ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-37
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    5.8 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.8.1 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
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    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. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-39
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    5.10 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator
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    Boot This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings. Secure Boot Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-41
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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. Hard Drive / CD/DVD ROM Drive / Network Device BBS Priorities These
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    to run the 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. 5.13 Save & Exit menu The Save system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 5-43
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    5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 6
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    Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk
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    Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at supported by the Intel® C621 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS700-E9
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    to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of the
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    the selection bar then press to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press when you are done. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 6-5
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    6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for
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    VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N): ASUS RS700-E9 Series 6-7
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    6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <
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    Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB [ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 6-9
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    3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ]
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    Chapter 5 for more details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS RS700-E9 Series 6-11
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    disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 7. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage
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    data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 6-13
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    6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to
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    RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 6-15
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    6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes
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    , or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors ASUS RS700-E9 Series 6-17
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    6-18 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
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    Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in the Windows® Operating Systems. 7
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    independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation your system. 3. Click on the optical drive to browse the contents of the support DVD. 4. Click Drivers > C620 INTEL RAID > Windows > Driver and then
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    flash drive containing the RAID controller driver. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB flash drive and then click OK to continue. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 7-3
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    loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver
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    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 Windows® Server 2016 Operating System (OS). ASUS RS700-E9 Series 7-5
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    installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. 7-6 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    user guide. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 7.3.4 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. ASUS RS700-E9
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    provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    5. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. 7. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 7-9
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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 RS700-E9 Series 7-11
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    7.6 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 utility on a Windows® operating
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    5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 7. Select the destination folder and click Next to continue. ASUS RS700-E9 Series 7-13
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    8. Tick the features that you would like to install and click Next to continue. 9. Click Install to start the installation process. 10. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
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    Z11PP-D24 block diagram DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 PCI-E x16 Slot2 PCI-E x16 Slot3 PCI-E x16 Slot4 Channel G DDR4 2133/2400/2667 Channel H DDR4 2133/2400/2667 Channel I DDR4 2133/2400/2667 Channel J DDR4 2133/2400/2667
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    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 le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) ASUS RS700-E9 Series A-3
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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/. A-4 Appendix
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    , Shanghai, China Telephone +86-21-5442-1616 Fax +86-21-5442-0099 Web site https://www.asus.com.cn Technical Support Telephone Online Support +86-20-2804-7506 (400-620-6655) https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=zh-cn ASUS RS700-E9 Series A-5
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    +49-2102-959911 Web site https://www.asus.com/de/ Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=de-de ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe) Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00
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    ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address 10 Telephone (495) 640-32-75 Web site https://www.asus.com/ru/ Technical Support Telephone 008-800-100-ASUS (008-800-100-2787) Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=ru-ru ASUS RS700-E9 Series A-7
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