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- Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 1
RS720-E10-RS12E 2U Rackmount Server User Guide - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 2
, 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 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 3
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-2 1.3 System specifications 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-6 1.5 Rear panel features 1-7 1.6 Internal features 1-9 1.7 LED information 1-12 1.7.1 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 4
Installing an ethernet expansion card to the riser card bracket 2-45 2.6.7 Installing GPU cards (on selected models 2-46 2.6.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card 2-56 2.6.9 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards 2-60 2.6.10 Configuring an expansion card 2-63 2.7 Cable connections 2-64 2.8 SATA/SAS - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 5
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 20 5.5.11 Network Stack Configuration 5-21 5.5.12 CSM (Compatibility Support Module 5-22 5.5.13 NVMe Configuration 5-23 5.5.14 APM Configuration - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 6
5.6.3 Server ME Configuration 5-29 5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-30 5.7 Socket Configuration menu 5-33 5.7.1 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-6 vi - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 7
the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Heavy System CAUTION! This server - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 8
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. viii - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 9
, 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 provide updated information for all - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 10
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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 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 12
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. 12 34 RESET RS720-E10-RS12E xxSxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 13
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E features the ASUS Z12PP-D32 server board. The server supports 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS720-E10-RS12E Motherboard Processor Support Core Logic Z12PP- - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 14
upgrade option Networking RS720-E10-RS12E Front bays 12 x 2.5"/3.5" Hot-Swap Drive Bays: 8 x NVMe/SATA*/SAS* + 4 x SATA*/SAS* * Support up to LAN 1-4 LED** * The Storage Device Access LED is only functional when an ASUS PIKE II card is installed and connected ** The number of LAN LEDs available - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 15
Support RS720-E10-RS12E Rear Switch/LED: 1 x Port 80 LED (Q-Code) 1 x Power Switch (w/ LED) 1 x Location Switch (w/ LED) 1 x Message LED TPM-SPI PFR Windows® Server RedHat® Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server CentOS Ubuntu VMware * Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 16
Bay 5 Bay 6 Bay 8 Bay 9 Bay 11 Bay 12 handle • Bay 1 to bay 8 supports NVMe/SATA by default. SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II card. • Bay 9 to bay 12 supports SATA by default (supports tri-mode card). • All bays support 2.5"/3.5" drives with trays. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 17
port* USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports VGA port • * This port is for ASUS ASMB10-iKVM only. • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Refer to the Q-Code table for details. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 1-7 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 18
LAN port expansion slots Mgmt LAN port* USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports VGA port • * This port is for ASUS ASMB10-iKVM only. • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Refer to the Q-Code table for - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 19
riser card (Gen4 x16 link, hidden) 4. Redundant power supply (hidden) 5. PCIe riser card (hidden) 6. ASUS Z12PP-D32 Server Board 7. System fans 8. NVMe/SATA/SAS back panel 9. Front USB Board 10. Asset tag HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 1-9 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 20
Adapter (hidden, optional) 3. Butterfly riser card (Gen4 x16 link, hidden) 4. 2 x 2.5" storage device trays 5. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 6. PCIe riser card (hidden) 7. ASUS Z12PP-D32 Server Board 8. System fans 9. NVMe/SATA/SAS back panel 10. Front USB Board 11. Asset tag (hidden) 12. Front - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 21
riser card (Gen4 x16 link, hidden) 4. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 5. PCIe riser card (hidden) 6. ASUS Z12PP-D32 Server Board 7. System fans 8. NVMe/SATA/SAS back panel 9. Front USB Board 10. Asset tag HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 1-11 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 22
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Power button Message LED Storage device access LED Location button 12 34 RESET LAN LEDs RESET button 12 34 RESET LED Icon Display status Description Power LED Storage device access LED Message LED LAN LEDs Location LED ON OFF Blinking OFF ON OFF - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 23
/ RED Blinking Locate (For RAID card) GREEN/ RED OFF Storage device not found GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS storage device ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 1-13 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 24
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 SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Intel® X710-AT2 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 25
1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs Location LED Q-Code LED Power 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) ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 1-15 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 26
1.7.5 Q-Code table Action PHASE SEC Start up Security Phase PEI(Pre-EFI initialization) phase VR initialization Quick VGA OCMR initialization POST CODE 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x10 0x11 0x15 0x19 0xC8 0xCC 0xD4 0xDC 0xE0 0xE4 0xE8 0xEC 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x16 0x18 0x21 0x22 0x23 0x24 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 27
VTD init IOAT init IIO DFX init NTB init Security init IIO late init exit IIO On ready to boot (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 1-17 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 28
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 (continued on the next page) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 29
Enumeration PCI Bus Enumeration Console output connect event Console input connect event AMI Super IO start AMI USB Driver Initialization (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 1-19 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 30
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 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 31
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 32
2.1 Chassis cover Removing the rear cover 1. Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the rear cover with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Push the buttons on both sides to release the rear cover from the chassis. 3. Slide the rear cover towards the rear panel to disengage it from the chassis. 4. Lift - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 33
cover from the chassis. 3. Slide the mid cover towards the rear panel to disengage it from the chassis. 4. Lift the mid cover from the chassis. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-3 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 34
2.2 Air ducts To remove the air ducts: 1. Remove the four (4) screws from the chassis. 2. Gently lift the air ducts vertically out of the chassis. To install the air ducts: 1. Align the air ducts along the edges of the DIMM slots, then place the air ducts in the chassis, and ensure they are fitted - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 35
missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected. Lock latches ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-5 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 36
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 37
6. Remove the carrier bracket from the heatsink. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-7 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 38
2.3.2 Removing the CPU and heatsink (for GPU model) 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 inwards on all four corners of the heatsink, then - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 39
CPU and carrier bracket. Flip the carrier lever over to release the CPU, then remove the CPU from the heatsink and carrier assembly. Carrier lever ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-9 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 40
6. Remove the carrier bracket from the heatsink. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 41
the carrier bracket, ensure the triangle mark is on the same side as the bracket lever, then attach the CPU and carrier to the heatsink. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-11 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 42
4. Remove the PNP cap from the CPU socket. 5. Align the heatsink and CPU assembly to the CPU socket, then place the heatsink on top of the CPU socket. • Ensure the triangle mark on the CPU is located in the same corner as the CPU socket. • The heatsink is symmetrical. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 43
all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected. 7. Replace the air duct. For more information, refer to the Air ducts section. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-13 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 44
2.3.4 Installing the CPU and heatsink (for GPU model) 1. Remove the air duct. For more information, refer to the Air ducts 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 lever, then attach - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 45
to the CPU socket (B). • Ensure the triangle mark on the CPU is located in the same corner as the CPU socket. • The heatsink is symmetrical. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-15 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 46
6. Do two (2) clockwise turns on each of the heatsink screws in the cross order pattern shown on the illustration until the heatsink screws are tightened. 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. 2-16 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 47
all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected. 8. Replace the air duct. For more information, refer to the Air ducts section. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-17 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 48
are not sure on which slots to install the DIMMS, you can use the recommended memory configuration in this section for reference. • 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 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 49
DIMM_L1 • • DIMM_M2 DIMM_M1 DIMM_J2 DIMM_J1 • • • DIMM_K2 DIMM_K1 12 16 32 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-19 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 50
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 51
2.1 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 RS720-E10-RS12E 2-21 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 52
2.5 Storage devices The system supports twelve (12) 2.5"/3.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS storage devices. The storage device installed on the storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane (SAS storage devices require an optional ASUS PIKE II card). To install a - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 53
the depth of the bay (A). Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in place (B). 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install the other 3.5" storage devices. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-23 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 54
To install a 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device: 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay. Tray lever Spring lock 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage device tray out of the bay. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 55
the depth of the bay (A). Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in place (B). 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install the other 2.5" storage devices. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-25 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 56
2.6 Expansion slot The barebone server comes with four pre-installed riser cards to support nine PCIe slots. Standard model / GPU model Riser card 4 Riser card 2 Riser card 1 Riser card 3 OCP 3.0 Adapter ASUS PIKE II card Standard model with rear bay 2 x 2.5" Storage bays Riser card 2 Riser - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 57
7 Operation mode x16/x8 Riser card bracket 4 Riser card bracket 4 supports PCIe Gen4 slots 8-9 top to bottom. Slot 8 can be auto-switch to x16 mode when x16 card is populated whereas slot 9 will be disabled. PCIe slot Slot 8 Slot 9 Operation mode x8 x16 x8 N/A ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-27 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 58
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 To install an expansion card to the riser card bracket 1: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 59
PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket. 7. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the PCIE expansion card to the riser card bracket. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-29 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 60
8. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 9. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard. 10. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 61
by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard. 4. Remove the cable from the riser card bracket. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-31 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 62
5. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown. 6. Flip the metal bracket lock open. 7. Install the PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket. 8. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the PCIE expansion card to the riser card bracket. 2-32 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 63
9. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 10. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard. 11. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew. 12. Secure the riser card to the motherboard with the thumbscrew. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-33 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 64
2.6.3 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 3 To install an expansion card on the riser card bracket 3: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card to the motherboard. 3. Lift the riser card out of the chassis - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 65
PCIE expansion card into the riser card bracket. 8. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the PCIE expansion card to the riser card bracket. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-35 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 66
9. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 10. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard. 11. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew. 12. Secure the riser card to the motherboard with the thumbscrew. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 67
out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-37 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 68
3. Flip the riser card bracket over and remove metal bracket. 4. Install the expansion card to your riser card bracket. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 69
5. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard. 6. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-39 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 70
2.6.5 Installing an OCP 3.0 slot baseboard and OCP 3.0 card to the riser card bracket We recommend you install the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard to the PCIE2 slot on the riser card bracket 1. 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 71
3. Remove the cable from the riser card bracket. 4. Remove the Raiser PCIe bracket. Raiser PCIe bracket 5. Install the bundled OCP 3.0 bracket to the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard using the three (3) bundled screws. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-41 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 72
6. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown. 7. Flip the metal bracket lock open. 8. Install the OCP 3.0 slot baseboard to the PCIE2 slot on the riser card bracket. 9. Connect the cables. 10. Once your OCP 3.0 card is installed, flip the metal bracket - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 73
11. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 12. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard. 13. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-43 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 74
14. 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 slot, then secure it using the thumbscrew (B). 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 75
an ethernet expansion card to the riser card bracket The pre-installed riser card bracket can support a 4-port or 2-port ethernet expansion card. Do not install the 4-port ethernet expansion the riser card bracket 4 to install the riser card bracket to the chassis. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-45 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 76
2.6.7 Installing GPU cards (on selected models) To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 1: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 77
GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws. 8. Flip the metal bracket lock open. 9. Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-47 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 78
10. Prepare the other GPU card. 11. Install the GPU card into the riser card bracket. 12. Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws. 13. Connect the power cable to the GPU card. 14. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the GPU cards to the riser card bracket. 2-48 Chapter 2: - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 79
the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. 17. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-49 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 80
To install a passive GPU (FH/FL) card to the riser card bracket 2: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard. 3. - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 81
the GPU card into the riser card bracket. 10. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the GPU card to the riser card bracket. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-51 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 82
11. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 12. Install the riser card bracket and the GPU card assembly into the PCIE slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. 13. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 83
by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the PCIE slot on the motherboard. 3. Disconnect the cable from the riser card bracket. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-53 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 84
4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown. 5. Prepare the GPU card. 6. Connect the power cable to the GPU card, and ensure to place the cable through the opening of the GPU air duct 7. Secure the GPU air duct to the GPU card with the screws. 8. Flip the - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 85
the golden connectors of the riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. 13. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-55 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 86
PIKE II card You can replace the pre-installed ASUS PIKE II card to support SAS storage devices in your server system. To remove the pre-installed ASUS PIKE II card: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 87
4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface in the orientation as shown. 5. Flip the metal bracket lock open. 6. Remove the ASUS PIKE II card from the riser card bracket. 7. Remove the mini SAS HD cables from the ASUS PIKE II card. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-57 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 88
card: 1. Prepare the new ASUS PIKE II card. 2. Insert the ASUS PIKE II card to the PCIe slot on the riser card bracket. 3. Flip the metal bracket lock back to secure the ASUS PIKE II card to the riser card bracket. 4. Connect the mini SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card. 2-58 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 89
5. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 6. Reinstall the riser card to the motherboard. 7. Secure the riser card bracket to the chassis with the thumbscrew. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-59 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 90
2.6.9 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards You may install an M.2 card (supports 2260, 2280) to the onboard M.2 (NGFF) slot on the motherboard. To install an M.2 (NGFF) card: 1. Remove the riser card bracket. Please refer to Installing an - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 91
) 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 previously. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-61 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 92
7. Ensure the cabling is organized so that the cables are directed out of the PSU air duct. 2-62 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 93
Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-63 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 94
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. 2-64 Chapter 2: - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 95
riser card) 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (connected to front I/O board) 10. 4-pin BPPWR4 power connector (connected to backplane) 11. 8-pin BPPWR3 power connector (connected to backplane) ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-65 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 96
Connects to SLIMPCIE10 plug on motherboard connector on motherboard Connects to SLIMPCIE4 connector on motherboard Connects to ASUS PIKE II Connects to 4-pin card for SAS support plug on motherboard Connects to SLIMPCIE9 connector on motherboard Connects to Rear Bay SAS HDD and 9098 Connects - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 97
to Slimline PCIe Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe Slimline PCIe to Slimline PCIe Connect to ASUS PIKE II Card ASUS PIKE II Card Rear Bay SAS HDD and 9098 Connect to SLMPCIE3 on motherboard motherboard SLMPCIE4 on motherboard SLMPCIE9 on motherboard SLMPCIE10 on motherboard ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-67 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 98
2.9 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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 99
To reinstall the system fans: 1. Prepare the fan with the same model and size. 2. Install the fan to the fan cage. The fan can only be installed in one direction. If the fan cannot be installed, turn it around and try again. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 2-69 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 100
To install the external rear fan: 1. Use a screwdriver to pry open the slot. Do not install the 4-port ethernet expansion card if you wish to install the external rear fan. 2. Prepare the rear external fan. 3. Pass the cable of the rear external fan through the open slot. Ensure the cabling is - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 101
4. Connect the cable of the rear external fan to the REAR_FAN1 connector 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 RS720-E10-RS12E 2-71 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 102
2.9.2 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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 103
Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 104
server rack without the need for additional tools. 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: Set of screws Fixing latches Rail components (screws included) Latch screws - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 105
models. Refer to your server user manual for details. 2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. 1U ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 3-3 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 106
3. Secure the rail components to the rail using the bundled screws. 4. Press the spring lock (A) then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on the rack post. 5. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole on the rack post. Extend the - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 107
3.3 Rail kit dimensions 43.6mm 900mm 43.6mm 589mm ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 3-5 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 108
are required for the installation. • Package content and specifications are subject to change without notice. 3.4.1 Selecting rack rail cabinets Refer to the guide below for more information on selecting a rack rail cabinet and rack rail for your server system. Rear of Enclosure 1200 mm rack rail - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 109
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 rack post. Front rack post Front end of rack rail ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 3-7 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 110
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 111
rear of the server system until it locks in place. 2 1 9. Secure the inner rails on both sides of the server system using the #6-32X4L screws. 2 1 ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 3-9 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 112
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 113
receptor, then rotate the pivot receptor to the left or right for a left pivot configuration or right pivot configuration. Left pivot configuration Right pivot configuration ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 3-11 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 114
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 115
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 RS720-E10-RS12E 3-13 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 116
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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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 118
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on the next page) Page 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-7 4-8 4-8 4-9 4-9 Page 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 Page 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-15 4-16 4-16 4-17 4-17 4-18 4-18 4-19 ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 4-3 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 120
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 121
not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 4-5 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 122
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 123
.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 RS720-E10-RS12E 4-7 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 124
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 125
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 RS720-E10-RS12E 4-9 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 126
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 127
or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 4-11 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 128
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 129
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 on the backplane. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 4-13 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 130
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 131
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 4-15 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 132
7. System fan connectors (8-pin FRNT_FAN1-4; 6-pin REAR_FAN1-2) The 8-pin FRNT_FAN connectors are connected to the Fan board. The 6-pin REAR_ FAN connectors support cooling fans of 0.8A-1.0A (12 W max.) or a total of 6.4 A-8.0 A (96 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 133
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 boot errors and permanent damage to your motherboard or device. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 4-17 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 134
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 135
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 only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 4-19 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 136
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 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 137
. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 4-21 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 138
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 139
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 RS720-E10-RS12E 4-23 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 140
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 141
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 142
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 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 143
> 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 RS720-E10-RS12E 5-3 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 144
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 145
prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-5 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 146
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 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 147
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 RS720-E10-RS12E 5-7 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 148
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 149
. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-9 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 150
menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [OC Tune] The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency [100.0] Use the or to adjust the value. The values range from 80 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 151
disable whether to keep the processor operating at the turbo highest frequency for maximum performance or not. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.1 OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-11 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 152
[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] 5.5.3 ACPI Settings Enable - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 153
item appears only when LAN Enable is set to [JumperState]. Enable OPROM Allows you to enable or disable X710 option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-13 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 154
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 155
how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-15 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 156
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 157
] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Redirection -of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS [115200] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-17 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 158
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 159
, this option enables or disables Resizable BAR Support. (Only if system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] To enable Re-Size BAR Support for harnessing full GPU memory, please set CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to [Disabled]. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-19 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 160
[Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mass Storage Devices: Allows you to select the - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 161
Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot support will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 HTTP boot support adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 50. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-21 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 162
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 163
selected by the user. Pressing the key will abort the test. The results shown below is the most recent result logged in the device. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-23 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 164
5.5.14 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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 165
5.5.15 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. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-25 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 166
5.6 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! 5.6.1 PCH Configuration PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 167
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 sSATA port 0-5 as hot pluggable. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-27 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 168
[Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Wake On Lan Support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] BIOS Guard [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS Guard Platform Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Video [Onboard - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 169
Owner [0] Allows you to enter the MCTP bus owner location on PCIe: [15:8] bus, [7:3] device, [2:0] function. If all zeros sending bus owner will be disabled. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-29 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 170
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 171
] for MCE recovery validation. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PMem UNC Poison [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable PMem UNC Poison. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-31 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 172
receiving DIMM Physical Address Error. Configuration options: [Poison] [Viral] IIO Error Enabling IIO/PCH Global Error Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable IIO/PCH Global Error Support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when IIO/PCH Global Error - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 173
5.7 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-33 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 174
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 175
or disable Total Memory Encryption (TME). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Limit CPU PA to 46 bits [Enable] Limits CPU physical address to 46 bits to support older Hyper-v. If enabled, automatically disables TME-MT. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-35 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 176
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 177
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 will fall beck to 1LM. Configuration options: [1LM] [2LM] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-37 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 178
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 179
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) is 512MB. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-39 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 180
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 181
SRIS. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ECRC Generation [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable ECRC Generation (Error Capabilities and Control Register). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-41 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 182
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 183
low-power state. Configuration options: [D0] [D3Hot] PCI-E ASPM Support [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable ASPM (L1) support for the downstream devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [L1 Only] : [No] [Yes] EOI [Disable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-43 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 184
Fatal Err Over [No] Allows you to enable or disable forcing fatal error propagation to the IIO core error logic for this port. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Non-Fatal Err Over [No] Allows you to enable or disable forcing non-fatal error propagation to the IIO core error logic for this port. - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 185
port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Hot Plug Capable [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-45 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 186
CfgBar size [25] Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR size (in bits Min=20, Max=27), e.g. 20bits=1MB, 27bits=128MB. Configuration options: [20] - [27] CfgBar attribute [64-bit prefetchable] Allows you to setup VMD Config BAR attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable. Configuration options: [32-bit non- - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 187
] 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] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-47 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 188
MemBar1 attribute [32-bit non-prefetchable] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR1 attribute, like 64-bit or prefetchable. Configuration options: [32-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit non-prefetchable] [64-bit prefetchable] MemBar2 size [20] Allows you to setup VMD Memory BAR2 size (in bits Min=20), e.g. - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 189
is set to [Enable]. Port 1A - 1D [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable NVMe Legacy mode on specific root port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-49 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 190
Hot Plug Capable [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack2 [Disable] Announce Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack2 (Port2A-2D). Override IOU0 bifurcation if required. Configuration - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 191
] Pre-grants an AVX level to the core. Base frequency is not updated. Configuration options: [128 Heavy] [256 Light] [256 Heavy] [512 Light] [512 Heavy] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-51 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 192
SpeedStep (Pstates) [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable EIST (P-States). Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when SpeedStep (Pstates) is set to [Enable]. Configure TDP Lock [Enable] Allows you to configure TDP CONTROL Lock Bit. Configuration options: [ - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 193
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. (EPP). Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Power] [Power] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-53 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 194
] 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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 195
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. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-55 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 196
P0 TotalTimeThreshold Low [28] This is used to control the effective window of the average for C0 and P0 time. P0 TotalTimeThreshold High [3F] This is used to control the effective window of the average for C0 and P0 time. SAPM Control [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] EET Mode [ - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 197
to enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM reserved type E0 (if not already converted to legacy). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-57 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 198
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 199
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 if OS Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled. Configuration options: [1] - [30] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-59 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 200
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] 5.9.1 System Event Log Allows you to change - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 201
. 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 specified on the operating system network for the used network card. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-61 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 202
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 203
5.9.4 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. Scroll using / keys to see more items. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-63 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 204
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 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 205
Secure Boot selector. In Custom mode, Secure Boot Policy variables can be configured physically by the present user without full authentication. Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-65 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 206
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 207
Management Configuration options: [Details] [Save To File] [Set New Key] [Append Key] [Delete key] Authorized TimeStamps / OsRecovery Signatures Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Append Key] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-67 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 208
5.11 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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 209
[Local User Control]. Next Boot Recovery Action [Skip] Allows you to select the (MBR/GPT) recovery action on the next boot. Configuration options: [Skip] [Recovery] ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-69 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 210
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 Hardware Monitor Allows you to run the IPMI hardware - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 211
options. Discard Changes Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options. Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options. ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E 5-71 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 212
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 RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 213
Chapter 6: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in the Windows® Operating System. 6 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 214
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 Guide. 4. Contact - Displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 215
Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 216
Z12PP-D32 block diagram A-2 Appendix - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 217
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 est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-003(A)/NMB-003(A) ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E A-3 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 218
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/. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 219
complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35 Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations Information on Japan RoHS (JIS-C-0950) chemical disclosures is available on http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=19 ASUS RS720-E10-RS12E A-5 - Asus RS720-E10-RS12E | User Manual - Page 220
environmental performance of specific products or across multiple product types. ASUS provides product information on the CSR website. The further information could be found at https://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=1555. Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www
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