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    RS720Q-E10-RS8U 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
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    . ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification
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    Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-3 1.3 System specifications 1-4 1.4 Front panel features 1-6 1.5 Rear panel features 1-7 1.6 Internal features 1-8 1.7 LED information 1-9
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    Contents 2.7 Backplane and Mid Plane cabling 2-20 2.8 Removable/optional components 2-23 2.8.1 System fan 2-23 2.8.2 Power supply module 2-26 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit 3-2 3.2 Rail kit dimensions 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1
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    SIO Configuration 5-18 5.5.9 PCI Subsystem Settings 5-19 5.5.10 USB Configuration 5-20 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 5-24 5.5.15 Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU 5-24 5.5.16 Third
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    enterprise (Windows 6-6 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set 6-7 6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 6-9 6.3.3 Deleting a volume 6-10 6.3.4 Preferences 6-11 Chapter 7: Driver Installation 7.1 Running the Support DVD 7-2 Appendix Z12PH-D16 block diagram A-2 Notices ...A-3 Service and Support A-5 vi
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    engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure Room where: • Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the
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    Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Avertissement sur les batteries Lithium-Ion ATTENTION : Danger d'explosion si la batterie n'est pas correctement remplacée. Remplacer uniquement avec
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    users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes 6: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ix
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    manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions 1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the
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    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1
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    Fans (40mm x 28mm) 4 x System Fans (80mm x 38mm) 8 x Tool-less Hot-swap 2.5" Storage Bays 1 x ASUS RS720Q-E10-RS8U Series Support DVD (includes User Guide) 8 x CPU Standard Heatsinks 4 x CPU Liquid Cooling Kits (optional) Accessories 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cables 1 x Friction Rail Kit
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    number contains 12 characters such as xxSxxxxxxxxx similar to the figure shown below. You need to provide the correct serial number to the ASUS Technical Support team member if you need assistance or, when requesting
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    3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable family plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS720Q-E10-RS8U Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic 2 x Socket P+ (LGA4189) per Node 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family (Up to 205W for air cooling / Up
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    Out of Band Solution Remote Management ASUS Control Center (Classic) On-Board ASMB10-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Windows® Server 2019 OS support Linux VMware VMMs Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, CB, FCC (ClassA) Dimension 800mm x 444mm x 88mm(2U) 31.5" x 17.48" x 3.46" Gross Weight Kg
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    1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays easily accessible features such as the power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and optical drive. Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. Front panel Node 2 Node 1 (Bay 1 - 2) Node 3 (Bay 5 - 6) Front panel Node 4
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    1.5 Rear panel features RS720Q-E10-RS8U PSU 2 Node 4 Node 2 PSU 1 Node 3 Node 1 When installing only two nodes, install the nodes to node slot number 1 and 3 or number 2 and 4. Z12PH-D16 (Node) VGA port DM management LAN port* Expansion slot** I210 LAN port USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports BMC
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    1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Front LED Boards 2. Hot-swap storage device trays 3. Backplane 4. System fan (SYS_FAN1) 5. System fan (SYS_FAN2) 6. System fan (SYS_FAN3) 7. System fan (SYS_FAN4) 8. BP_FAN1 (top) and BP_FAN2 (bottom) 9. SATA/SAS/
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    1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Power button with LED Message LED Message LED Power button with LED I210 LAN LED Location button with LED DM LAN LED 1 2 1 2 DM LAN LED Location button with LED I210 LAN LED LED Icon Power LED Message LED LAN LEDs Location LED Display
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    1.7.2 HDD status LEDs Status Activity Storage Device LED Description Status (RED) ON Blinking Storage device has failed RAID rebuilding or locating ON Storage device power ON Activity (GREEN) Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS storage device OFF Storage device not found 1-10
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    1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Dedicated Management LAN port (DM_LAN1) LED indications ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Intel® I210-AT 1G LAN port LEDs Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps
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    1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs BMC Heartbeat LED BMC Location LED Power button with LED Q-Code LED BMC Message LED LED Display status Description Power LED ON System power ON BMC Heartbeat LED Blinking BMC is operating normally BMC Location LED OFF ON System is normal; no incoming event A
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    Action Normal boot PHASE POST CODE BB BC BF 5A PEI(Pre-EFI initialization) phase 31 32 34 36 4F 60 61 62 63 68 DXE(Driver 69 Execution Environment) phase 6A 70 71 72 78 79 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C BDS(Boot Device 9D Selection) phase b2 b3 b4 b6
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    1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2
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    2.1 Server node 2.1.1 Removing a server node 1. Remove the screw located on the node latch. 2. Hold the server node lever and press the green node latch. 3. Firmly pull the server node out of the server chassis. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    2.1.2 Installing a server node When installing only two nodes, install the nodes to node slot number 1 and 3 or number 2 and 4. Refer to section 1.5 Rear panel features for details. 1. Align the node with the node slot on the chassis, then push the node all the way into the node slot. 2. Secure the
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    2.2 Air Duct The RS720Q-E10-RS8U server system comes with a motherboard fan air duct to enable better air flow inside the motherboard while the system is running. 2.2.1 Removing the air duct 1. Remove the three (3) screws securing the air duct on the left and right of the node chassis. 2. Carefully
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    2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 4189 socket designed for the 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your
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    4. Attach the CPU to the carrier bracket, ensure the triangle mark is on the same side as the bracket lever, then attach the CPU and carrier bracket to the heatsink. 5. Align the CPU and heatsink assembly in the correct orientation so that the triangle marks on both the CPU and socket are aligned in
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    6. Once the heatsink is placed on top of the CPU socket (A). Push the lock latches outwards on all four corners of the heatsink so that the heatsink and CPU assembly is secured to the CPU socket (B). Ensure the triangle mark on the CPU is located in the same corner as the CPU socket. 7. Do two (2)
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB RDIMMs; 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
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    If you wish to install PMem as well, please refer to the following tables for configurations Channel F E H G C D A B DDR4+BPS DIMM_F1 DIMM_E1 DIMM_H1 DIMM_G1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 4+4 (POR/Validated) BPS DDR4 DDR4 BPS BPS DDR4 DDR4 BPS DDR4 BPS BPS DDR4 DDR4 BPS BPS
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    more information, see the section Chassis cover. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force
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    2.5 Storage devices The system supports two (2) hot-swap storage devices per node. The storage device installed on the drive tray connects to the Midplane via the backplane. 2.5.1 Installing a 2.5" hot-swap
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    3. Place the 2.5" storage device into the tray until it clicks into place. 4. Align and insert the 2.5-inch storage device and drive tray assembly into the drive bay. 5. Repeat steps 1-4 to install the other 2.5-inch storage devices. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    2.5.2 Removing a 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Installing a 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device section to remove the drive tray. 2. Push the 2.5" storage device through the openings on the bottom of the tray until the 2.5" storage device pops out
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    and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 The PCI Express riser card The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that supports one x16 slot (Gen3 x16 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards. You can only install a PCIe expansion card with the air
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    3. Remove the metal bracket from the riser card. 4. Prepare the expansion card. Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure to make the necessary hardware settings. 5. Align and insert the golden finger connectors of the expansion card to the PCIe slot
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    6. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. The expansion card fits in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 7. Secure the riser card with the screws that you removed earlier in step 1. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The OCP 3.0 card may differ depending on the OCP 3.0 you purchased. The OCP 3.0 slot does not support hot-plug, if you wish to install or remove the OCP 3.0 card, ensure to power off the system before installing or removing the OCP 3.0 card
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    4. Secure the OCP 3.0 card to the OCP 3.0 slot. This may differ depending on the OCP 3.0 card installed, please refer to the following: Internal lock OCP 3.0 card Secure the OCP 3.0 card to the OCP 3.0 slot using the bundled two (2) screws. External lock OCP 3.0 card Secure the OCP 3.0 card using
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    2.6.3 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 Standard Interrupt
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    2.7 Backplane and Midplane cabling Remove the top cover before configuring the backplane and midplane cabling, by removing the four (4) screws securing the top cover (A), then push the top cover towards the rear of the system and remove the top cover (B). 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    Backplane (BP8LE12G-25-R2H-B) Converter Board for Node 1-4 (CB8LX12G-R2H-B) Upper and Lower Midplane (MP4LE-D-R2H-D) RS720Q-E10-RS8U 2-21
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    Connect N1_N3_PWR1 on the Backplane to BPPWR1 on the Lower Midplane Connect N2_N4_PWR1 on the Backplane to BPPWR1 on the Upper Midplane Connect SMBUS1 on the Backplane to SMBUS1 on the Upper and Lower Midplane Connect N1_SLIMPCIE1 and N1_SLIMPCIE2 on the Backplane to N1_SLIMSAS1 on the Lower
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    2.8 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 2. Power
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    2. Prepare a replacement fan of the same type and size. 3. Disconnect the system fan cable from the fan connector on the Midplane. 4. Lift the fan then set it aside. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    5. Insert the replacement fan into the fan compartment. 6. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the midplane. 7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to replace the other system fans. RS720Q-E10-RS8U 2-25
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    2.8.2 Power supply module To replace a power supply unit (PSU): 1. Lift up the PSU lever (A) then press the PSU latch (B) and carefully pull the PSU out of the system chassis using the PSU lever (C) while the PSU latch is still pressed down. 2. Prepare the replacement PSU. 3. Align and insert the
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    • The system automatically combines the two power supply modules as a single one. The combined output power varies with input voltages. Refer to the table below for details. 3000W Input Voltage Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 220V-240Vac, 15.5A (x2), 50-60Hz 3000W • To enable the hot-swap
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    2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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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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    2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. 3. Press the spring lock then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes
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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 an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the
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    Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4 Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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    4.1 Motherboard layout Top side 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    Bottom side RS720Q-E10-RS8U 4-3
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    Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) 3. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) 5. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 6. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 7. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1
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    4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (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 system
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    2. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI function to use. 3. 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. 4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard
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    4. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 5. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the ASMB10. RS720Q-E10-RS8U 4-7
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    6. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version. 7. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). 4-8 Chapter 4:
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    8. PCH_MFG setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. RS720Q-E10-RS8U 4-9
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    4.3 Internal connectors 1. Trusted Platform Module 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 security, protects digital identities,
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    connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. The KEY module is purchased separately. 4. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. RS720Q-E10-RS8U 4-11
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    5. Power connector This power connector connects to the Midplane. 6. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    7. CPLD JTAG connector (6-pin CPLD_JTAG1) This connector is used for burning the CPLD JTAG. 8. 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
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    4.4 Internal LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or
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    3. BMC Heartbeat LED (BMCLED1) The BMC Heartbeat will blink continuously when BMC is operating nomrally. 4. BMC Location LED (LOCLED1) The BMC Location LED will light up when the locator button is pressed, both the front and rear Location LEDs of the system will light up. RS720Q-E10-RS8U 4-15
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    5. BMC Message LED (MESLED1) The BMC Message LED will light up when an error has occurred, both the front and rear Message LEDs of the system will light up. 4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 5
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    5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates
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    5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Insert the USB
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    file 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 support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER
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    4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z12PH-D16 Version : 0102 Build date: 03/01/2021 New Platform Platform : Z12PH-D16 Version : 0201 Build date: 03/22/2021 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!!
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    5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when
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    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Performance Tuning For changing the performance settings
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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 (Advanced, Platform Configuration, Socket Configuration, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, Security, Boot, Tool, and Save & Exit) on the menu
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    5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 5.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to select the system
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    5.4 Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for different scenarios. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] Optimize
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    item to keep the processor operating at the turbo frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] The following item appears only when you set Core Optimizer to [Enable Manual]. CPU Max Frequency [36] Configuration options: [36] The following item appears only when you set
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    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. 5.5.1 OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration 5-12
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    [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.3 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
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    Redfish BMC Settings IP address Allows you to enter the IP address. IP Mask address Allows you to enter the IP Mask address. IP Port Allows you to enter the IP Port. 5.5.5 Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard I210 LAN Configuration Intel I210 LAN1 LAN Enable [JumperState] Allows you to enable or
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    have the same or compatible settings. 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
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    to send start/stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode [Disabled] With this mode enabled
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    when Console Redirection EMS is set 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 EMS [VT-UTF8
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    5.5.8 SIO Configuration Logical Devices state on the left side of the control, reflects the current Logical Device state. Changes made during Setup Session will be shown after you restart the system. [*Active*] Serial Port 1 / [*Active*] Serial Port 2 Allows you to view and set basic properties of
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    [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Above 4G Decoding is set to [Enabled]. First VGA 4G
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    change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or
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    or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot 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 will not be available. Configuration options
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    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
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    Boot from Storage Devices [UEFI only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices to run first during the system boot. It is recommended to select either [Legacy only] or [UEFI only] according to devices specification for better stability. Selecting [Ignore] will accelerate the boot up time
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    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
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    5.5.16 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. RS720Q-E10-RS8U 5-25
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    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
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    options: [Disable] [Enable] SATA Led locate [Enable] If this item is enabled, LED/SGPIO is attached. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable SALP. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] SATA Port 0-7 Hot Plug
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    [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Wake On Lan Support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Active Video [Onboard Device] Allows you to select the active video type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard Device] [PCIE Device] Wake on
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    owner location on PCIe: [15:8] bus, [7:3] device, [2:0] function. If all zeros sending bus owner will be disabled. 5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support System Errors [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable System Errors setup options. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items
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    Whea Log PCI Error [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea Log PCI Error. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] UPI Error Enabling Memory Error Enabling Memory Error [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Error. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear
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    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
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    5.7 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings. 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    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
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    to enable or disable Intel(R) TXT. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] AES-NI [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] TME, TME-MT, TDX Total Memory Encryption (TME) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Total Memory Encryption
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    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 0/1 Configuration PSMI Enable [Disable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following
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    item is set to [Disable], user will be able to run at higher frequencies, specified in the DDR Frequency Limit field (limited by processor support). Configuration options: [POR] [Disable] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the maximum memory frequency setting in Mhz. If Enforce POR is set
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    Memory RAS Configuration Displays and provides options to change the memory RAS Settings. Correctable Error Threshold [7FFF] Allows you to set the Correctable Error Threshold (0x01 - 0x7fff) used for sparing, and leaky bucket. 5.7.4 IIO Configuration Socket0 Configuration IOU0 (IIO PCie Port 1) [
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    buffer size (PCH + CPU) is 512MB. North TH Mem Buffer Size 1 [None/OS] Select size of memory region 1 buffer. Choose [None/OS] if OS-supported memory or trace fowarding is desired. Configuration options: [None/OS] [1MB] [8MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] Limitation of total buffer size (PCH + CPU
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    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
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    Compliance Mode [No] Allows you to enable or disable Compliance Mode for this PCIe port. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] EOI [Enable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Fatal Err Over [No] Allows you to enable or disable forcing fatal error propagation to the IIO core error logic for this
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    IODC Configuration [KTI Option] Allows you to enable or disable IODC (IO Direct Cache): Generate snoops instead of memory lookups, for remote InvItoM (IIO) and/or WCiLF (cores). Configuration options: [KTI Option] [Auto] [Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid Push] [InvItoM AllocFlow] [Enable for Remote
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    to D0 for normal operation, D3Hot to bi in 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] [Disable] The following item appears only when PCI-E ASPM
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    P2P Memory Read [Enable] Controls Peer2Peer Memory Read Decoding. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PME to ACK [Enable] Controls timeout usage for IIO waiting on PME_TO_ACK after a PME_ TURN_OFF message. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PM ACPI Mode [No] When enabled, _HPGPE message
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    feature negotiation in the Data Link Feature Capabilities (DLFCAP) register. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PCI-E Port MPSS [Auto] Configure Max Payload Size Supported in PCIe Device Capabilities register. Configuration options: [128B] [256B] [512B] [Auto] 5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    to D0 for normal operation, D3Hot to bi in 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] [Disable] The following item appears only when PCI-E ASPM
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    PM ACPI Mode [No] When enabled, _HPGPE message is generated, otherwise MSI is generated on PM event. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Unsupported Request [Disable] Controls the reporting of unsupported requests that IIO itself detects on requests its receives from a PCI Express/DMI port.
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    to [Host Debugger] or [Target Debugger]. North TH Mem Buffer Size 0 [None/OS] Select size of memory region 0 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
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    North TH Mem Buffer Size 1 [None/OS] Select size of memory region 1 buffer. Choose [None/OS] if OS-supported memory or trace fowarding is desired. Configuration options: [None/OS] [1MB] [8MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] Limitation of total buffer size (PCH + CPU) is 512MB.
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    to D0 for normal operation, D3Hot to bi in 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] [Disable] The following item appears only when PCI-E ASPM
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    ACPI PME Interrupt [No] Allows you to enable or disable ACPI PME Interrupts generation from this port. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] P2P Memory Read [Enable] Controls Peer2Peer Memory Read Decoding. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PME to ACK [Enable] Controls timeout usage for IIO
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    Embar1 Size [22] Used to set the prefetchable Embar1 size on primary side of NTB. Value range representing BAR sizes . Embar2 Size [22] Used to set the prefetchable Embar2 size on primary side of NTB. Value range representing BAR sizes . Hide Port? [No]
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    to D0 for normal operation, D3Hot to bi in 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] [Disable] The following item appears only when PCI-E ASPM
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    ACPI PME Interrupt [No] Allows you to enable or disable ACPI PME Interrupts generation from this port. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] P2P Memory Read [Enable] Controls Peer2Peer Memory Read Decoding. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PME to ACK [Enable] Controls timeout usage for IIO
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    Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VTd) by reporting the I/O device assignment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Intel® VMD
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    VMD for Direct Assign [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable VMD for Direct Assign. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] VMD Config for IOU 0/2/3/4 Enable/Disable VMD [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable VMD in this Stack. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items
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    The following items appear only when Enable/Disable VMD is set to [Enable]. VMD Port A [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] VMD Port B [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Intel®
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    Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on Socket 1 VMD Config for IOU 0-3 Enable/Disable VMD [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable VMD in this Stack. The following items appear only when Enable/Disable VMD is set to [Enable]. VMD Port A-D [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume
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    The following items appear only when Enable/Disable VMD is set to [Enable]. VMD Port A [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] VMD Port B [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Intel®
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    Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD Technology (non-VMD) Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD on Socket 0/1 Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack1 [Disable] Announce Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack1 (Port1A-1D). Override IOU0 bifurcation if required. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] The following
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    The following items appear only when Intel® AIC Retimer/AIC SSD HW at Stack4 is set to [Enable]. Port 4A - 4D [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable NVMe Legacy mode on specific root port. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Hot Plug Capable [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Hot
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    The following item appears only when Uncore Freq Scaling is set to [Disable]. Uncore Freq [127] Configuration options: [0] - [127] AVX Licence Pre-Grant Override [Disable] Enabled AVX ICCP pre-grant level override. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when AVX
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    of Band Mode] Hardware autonomously chooses a P-state (no OS guidance). [Native Mode with no Legacy Support] Hardware chooses a P-state based on OS guidance (without Legacy support). The following item is available only when Hardware P-States is set to [Native]. HardwarePM Interrupt [Disable
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    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 MWAIT [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Monitor and MWAIT instructions. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] CPU C1 auto demotion [Enable
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    OS ACPI Cx [ACPI C2] Allows you to select to report CC3/CC6 to OS ACPI C2 or ACPI C3. Configuration options: [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3] Package C State Control Package C State [Auto] Allows you to select Package C State limit. Configuration options: [C0/C1 state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention state] [Auto]
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    The following item appears only when Power Performance Tuning is set to [OS Controls EPB] or [PECI Controls EPB]. PECI CPS EPB [OS controls EPB] Controls whether PECI has control over EPB. Configuration options: [OS Controls EPB] [PECI Controls EPB using PCS] The following item appears only when
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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. 5-66 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    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/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging
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    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] [
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    [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are available only when BMC Support is set to [Enabled]. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by
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    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
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    configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Scroll using / keys to see more items. Configure IPV4 support DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN Configuration Address source [Previous State] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or
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    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
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    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. RS720Q-E10-RS8U 5-73
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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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    User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the
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    The following items are 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 (keyexchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure
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    Clear Secure Boot Keys This option will delete all previously applied secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset
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    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
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    POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 5.11.1 Boot Configuration Boot Sector (MBR/GPT) Recovery Policy [Local User Control] Determines the Boot Sector Recovery Policy. [Auto Recovery
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    5.12 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. IPMI
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    5.13 Save & Exit menu The Save & Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving
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    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. 5-82 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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    each RAID controller. For example, use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® C621A chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. 6-2 Chapter 6: RAID
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    6.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS This feature allows you to do CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. • Due to chipset behavior, enabling the Intel® RSTe CPU RAID functions requires an Intel® VROC hardware key module. • Refer to section 4.3 Internal connectors for the location of the
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    6.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press
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    6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2.
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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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    6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. • If
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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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    6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to
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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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    6.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, 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
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    6-12 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
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    Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 7
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    tabs: 1. Drivers - Shows the available device drivers that the system detects. 2. Utilities - Displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. 3. Manual - Provides the link to the user guide(s). You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User
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    Appendix Appendix
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    . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
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    the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/. DO NOT throw the motherboard in
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    2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our .aspx?id=1555. Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com
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2U Rackmount Server
RS720Q-E10-RS8U
User Guide