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    ESC4000A-E10 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
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    , and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired
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    Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial Expansion slots 2-13 2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card 2-13 2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card 2-16 2.5.3 Installing an M.2 expansion card 2-22 2.5.4 Installing
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    ...4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-16 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar
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    menu 5-45 5.12.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 5-45 5.12.2 View Smbios Event Log 5-46 5.13 Server Mgmt menu 5-47 Chapter 6: Driver Installation 6.1 Running the Support DVD 7-2 Appendix KRPG-U8 block diagram A-2 Notices ...A-3 ASUS contact information A-6 v
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    broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on this server engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure
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    users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes 6: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. vii
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    , and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the
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    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1
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    items. ESC4000A-E10 Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS KRPG-U8 Server Board Accessory box 1 x MB Support DVD 1 x ACC instruction card 1 product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. ESC4000A-E10 xxS0xxxxxxxx
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    1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000A-E10 Series servers features the ASUS KRPG-U8 server board that supports AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series Processor Family. Model Name ESC4000A-E10 Processor / System Bus AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series Processor Family (up to TDP 280W) Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory
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    ) Power Supply (following different configuration by region) Environment ESC4000A-E10 Windows® Server 2019, RedHat® , SuSE®, Ubuntu, Vmware * Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP ASUS Control Center (Classic) 800mm x 440mm x 88mm (2U) 31
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    supply 4 Full-length Expansion slots • The rear I/O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The DM_LAN1 port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller only. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 1-5
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    1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. FAN7 6. 7. 8. FAN6 Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) ASUS KRPG-U8 server board System fans SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) PCI-E expansion boards
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    pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) OFF No LAN connection Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data ON LAN connection is present ASUS ESC4000A-E10 1-7
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    1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs 2 1 ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN1/LAN2 LEDs 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
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    / RED Blinking RAID rebuilding GREEN/ RED Blinking Locate GREEN/ RED OFF HDD not found GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS HDD ASUS ESC4000A-E10 1-9
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    /Port 80 status LEDs The Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit display that shows the status of your system. Refer to the Q-Code table of this user guide for more information about the 2-digit codes. Q-Code table Action PHASE POST CODE 0x1 0x2 0x3 SEC Start up Security Phase 0x4 0x5 0x6 0x10
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    BIOS Setup Utility password verify BIOS Setup Utility start BIOS Setup Utility input wait Ready to boot event Legacy boot event APIC mode PIC mode ASUS ESC4000A-E10 1-11
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    1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2
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    2.1 Chassis cover There are three parts of the chassis cover you may remove. The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. To remove the rear chassis cover: 1. Release the two (2) thumbscrews on
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    . 2 1 A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-3
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    2.1.1 Air duct The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. To remove the air duct: 1. Remove the three screws as shown. 2. Lift the air duct to remove it from the chassis. To reinstall the air
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    if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on see the section Air Duct. 3. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-5
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    4. Loosen each screw one by one in the sequence shown on the socket to open the load plate. 5. Slightly lift open the rail frame. Load plate Rail frame 6. Slide the external cap out of the rail frame. External cap Rail frame PnP cap External cap 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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    shown on the socket to completely secure the load plate. The load plate screws are T20 models. A torque value of 14+/-1.0 inch-lbf is recommended. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-7
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    10. Twist each of the four screws with a screwdriver in the order shown in the illustration just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one in a the same diagonal sequence to completely secure the heatsink. The heatsink screws are T20
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    DDR4 RDIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same G1 H1 1 DIMM • 2 DIMMs • • 4 DIMMs • • • • 8 DIMMs • • • • • • • • ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-9
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    refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support
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    2.4 Hard disk drives The ESC4000-E10 system supports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA/SAS hard disk drives, or U.2 drives. 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SAS HDD 1. Press its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the other SATA/SAS HDDs. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-11
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    7, and 8 as shown in the illustration below: • The default storage device bays to install NVMe drives are storage device bays 7 and 8. • Support for NVMe drives for storage device bays 5 and 6 is optional, please refer to section 2.8.3 U.2 drives (optional) before installing a NVMe drive to storage
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    Express riser card The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that supports two x16 slot (x16 Gen4 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards. PCI-E x16 slot low to detach it from the PCI Express x32 slot on the motherboard. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-13
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    3. Remove the two (2) screws from the metal brackets on the riser card (A), then remove the metal brackets from the riser card (B). 4. Prepare the expansion cards. 2 1 Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure to make the necessary hardware settings. 5.
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    , try reversing it. 8. Secure the riser card with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in step 1. PCI-E slot riser card and expansion card assembly ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-15
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    II card You may install an ASUS PIKE II card to the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket located in the front of the system. 1. Remove the two (2) default slimline SAS cables from
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    then remove the card bracket (B). 6. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover (internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket) with the two screws. 7. Insert the ASUS PIKE II card into the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket, then secure it with a screw. Card bracket Metal cover ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-17
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    8. Connect the two (2) slimline SAS cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket previously earlier. 9. Install the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket and secure it with the screw removed earlier. 10. Remove the three (3) cables on the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder (A), then release the
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    with the bundled three (3) screws and three (3) bundled nuts. 13. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the Cache Vault Power Module clip. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-19
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    14. Insert the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder into the server system (A), then connect the bundled extension cable to the cable from the Cache Vault Power Module (B) and cable from the Cache Vault Flash Module (C). 2 1 15. Reconnect the three (3) cables to the Cache Vault Power Module clip
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    16. Secure the Cache Vault Power Module clip holder with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in step 10. 2 1 ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-21
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    2.5.3 Installing an M.2 expansion card You may install an M.2 expansion card to the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket located in the front of the system. 1. Remove the two (2) default slimline SAS cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket. 2. Prepare your M.2 card, then slide it into the
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    the M.2 card are aligned with the screw holes in the expansion card cage. 2 1 4. Secure the M.2 card with two (2) screws as shown in the illustration below. 2 1 ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-23
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    5. Connect the two (2) slimline SAS cables removed from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket to your M.2 card. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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    2.5.4 Installing an M.2 (NGFF) card You may install an M.2 card (supports up to 22110) to the onboard M.2 (NGFF) slot on the motherboard. 1. Locate the M.2 connector (NGFF1) M.2 card into the M.2 connector (NGFF1). 4. Secure the M.2 card with the screw you removed in step 2. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-25
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    2.5.5 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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    SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane board) 5. SLIMPCIE1 connector (from motherboard to internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket) 6. System fan connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN6, and FRNT_FAN7 to system fans) ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-27
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    to mini-SAS HD connectors 1 and 2 on the motherboard. With two mini-SAS HD cables connected, a total number of 8 SAS/SATA HDDs can be supported connects to the system fans * Ensure to connect the corresponding 8-pin plugs to PWR1 and FAN_PWR1 as shown below: PWR1 FAN_PWR1 red yellow black
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    organizer metal cover upwards to remove it from the system. 3. Once you have finished organizing the cables, ensure to replace the cable organizer metal cover. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-29
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    2.8.2 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1. Hold the system fan by the notches (A), then press the latch inwards (B) to release the system fan from the fan cage. 2. Lift the fan then set it aside. 3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans. To reinstall the system fans: 1.
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    chassis (B). PSU lever 3. Prepare the replacement PSU. 4. Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in place. Replacement PSU ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-31
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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. 1600W Input Voltage 100V-127Vac, 13A, 50-60Hz 200V-240Vac, 9.5A, 50-60Hz Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 1000W 1600W 2200W
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    2.8.4 U.2 drives For the ESC4000A-E10, additional U.2 drives may be installed in storage device bays 5 and 6 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 Storage device bay 5 and drive to the HDD bay. 2. Remove the slimline SAS cables from the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-33
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    3. Connect the slimine SAS cables removed in step 2 to the SLIMPCIE5 and SLIMPCIE6 slots located on the backplane. Connect the slimline SAS cables to SLIMPCIE5 and SLIMPCIE6 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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    it to the air duct (B) as shown. The mylar is bundled with the system and included in the accessory box. mylar 2 1 GPU air duct mylar ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-35
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    even cause damage to the system, if the dongle is not used. B. The ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable may be used to connect to the GPU card and 6-pin vendor or retailer if the dongle is missing. Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card dongle ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable 5. Pass the power cable through the air duct as
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    screws. 7. Connect the GPU power cable, dongle, or ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable to the connector on the accelerator ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable When using the dongle, connect a GPU power cable to the connector on the dongle. Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card air duct dongle GPU power cable ASUS ESC4000A-E10
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    8. Get the bracket and place it on a flat and stable surface. 9. Remove the screws on the metal covers (A) then remove the metal covers (B). 10. Insert the GPU cables into the opening on the bracket. 11. Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator into the card slot on the bracket. Ensure
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    connector) to an available 6-pin power connector in front of the accelerator bracket. 2 1 2 1 18. Secure the accelerator brackets to the server chassis with two screws. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 2-39
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    2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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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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    of the server using the set of latch screws. The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation Options
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    that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. 8. Lift the server chassis and insert into the rack rail. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 3-3
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    posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. 2 1 3-4 Chapter 3: Installation Options
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    Chapter 4: Motherboard Infomation Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4
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    4.1 KRPG-U8 Motherboard layout LAN2 PWR_SW1 SBPWR1 LAN_SW2 LAN_SW1 HDDLED1 MESLED1 LAN1 DM_LAN1 LOCLED1 PCIE5 IPMI_SW1 VGA1 USB3_2 USB3_1 VGA_SW1 BMC_DEBUGUART1 BMCLED1 ASPEED AST2500 OCP_SIDE1 MSD1 SPI1 COM1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O FU3 TPM1 PCIE6 KRPG-U8 CLRTC1
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    disk activity LED (HDDLED1) 4. Message LED (MESLED1) 5. Location LED (LOCLED1) Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-7 Page 4-8 4-8 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-15 Page 4-16 4-16 4-17 4-17 4-18 ASUS ESC4000A-E10 4-3
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    4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the
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    ) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN 1/2 controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 4-5
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    4. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error. 5. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the
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    (3-pin SMART_PSU1) Set to pins 1-2 to enable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) feature to allow uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 4-7
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    Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. 2. Slim PCIe connectors (SLIMPCIE1-2) Connects the PCIe signal to the front riser card or NVMe port
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    leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the function. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 4-9
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    5. Front fan connectors (6-pin FRNT_FAN6-7) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 3.30 A - 3.95 A (47.4 W max.) Connect the fan cables to the fan not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    connector (20-1 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, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 4-11
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    8. M.2 (NGFF) card slot (NGFF1) This slot allows you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on PCIe interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    boot up if the power is inadequate. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 4-13
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    10. MicroSD card slot (MSD1) The microSD card slot allows you to install a microSD memory card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC) to log BMC events. Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove a memory card, then reboot the system to access the memory
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    11. OCP3.0 Sideband Signal connector (12-pin OCP_SIDE1) This connector is for OCP3.0 sideband signal and allows you to connect an external OCP3.0 card to support additional features such as power brake and scan chain. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 4-15
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    4.4 Onboard 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 plugging
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    LED to light up. 4. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 4-17
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    5. Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack. 4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 5
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    disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the
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    > to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut . Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-3
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    for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www. asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER
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    4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : KRPG-U8 Version : 0301 Build date: 05/22/2020 New system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-5
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    5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-7
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    5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any
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    . 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-9
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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] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of the OS. Engine Boost [Disabled] Enable this item to boost the CPU lifespan of the system and the CPU. Use this tool at your own risk. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-11
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    Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5.5.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-13
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    5.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration 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 when LAN Enable is set to [Jumperstate]. ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to
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    ] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or ] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8] ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-15
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    capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resolution 100x31 [Enabled] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Putty Keypad [VT100] This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad
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    Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port you enable or disable CPU Virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-17
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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 item appears only when Above 4G Decoding is set to [Enabled]. Lan device 4G
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    -off support. The XHCI ownership 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] ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-19
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    Hub descriptor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when Device power-up delay is set to [Manual]. Device power-up delay in seconds [5] is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option
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    allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when CSM Support is set to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-21
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    Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] This allows you to select the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. [Immediate] Execute the trap right away. [
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    5.5.13 AMD Mem Configuration Status The items in this menu display the memory configuration (initialized by ABL) status. 5.5.14 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-23
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    5.6 Chipset menu The Chipset menu items allow you to change the Chipset settings. PCIe Link Training Type [1 Step] This item allows you to select PCIe Link Training in 1 or 2 steps. Configuration options: [1 Step] [2 Step] PCIe Compliance Mode [Off] This item allows you to turn the PCIe Compliance
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    . To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-25
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    User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the
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    Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB. Restore DB defaults Restore DB variable to factory defaults. Platform Key (PK) Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Delete] ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-27
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    appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST. POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to set the desired POST Report
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    functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. IPMI HWM Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-29
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    5.10 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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    . Damage caused by use of your AMD processor outside of specification or in excess of factory settings are not covered by your system manufacturers warranty. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-31
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    allows you to set CCD/core/threads. S3 is not supported on systems where cores/threads have been removed/disabled. address space is available for systems that support 253 ASIDs, while 8TB of physical address space is available for systems that support 509 ASIDs. Configuration options: [253 ASIDs
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    Space Limit Control is set to [Manual]. SEV-ES ASID Space Limit [1] Auto] RdRand [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable RdRand instruction. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disable] 5.11.2 DF Common [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-33
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    Memory Addressing NUMA nodes per socket [Auto] Specifies the number of desired NUMA nodes per socket. Zero will attempt to interleave the two sockets together. Configuration options: [NPS0] [NPS1] [NPS2] [NPS4] [Auto] Memory interleaving [Auto] This items allows for disabling memory interleaving.
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    PSP error injection support [False] Manual. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when CAD Bus Timing User Controls is set to [Manual]. AddrCmdSetup [0] This item allows you to setup time on CAD bus signals. Configuration options: [0] - [39] ASUS ESC4000A-E10
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    [Auto] This item allows you to set the CAD bus signals to Auto or Manual. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when CAD Bus Drive Strength User Controls is set to [Manual]. ClkDrvStren [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [120.0 Ohm] [60.0 Ohm] [40.0 Ohm] [30.0 Ohm
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    allows you to set interleave memory blocks across the DRAM chip selects for node 0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] BankGroupSwap [Auto] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-37
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    BankGroupSwapAlt [Auto] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Address Hash Bank [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable bank address hashing. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Address Hash CS [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable CS address hashing.
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    determines which results are expected to be captured for Data Eye. Supported options are 1D Voltage Sweep, 1D Timing Sweep, 2D Full Data Eye and Worst Case Margin only. Configuration options: [1D Voltage Sweep] [1D Timing Sweep] [2D Full Data Eye] [Worst Case Margin Only] ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-39
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    This option determines the step size for write Data Eye voltage sweep. Configuration options: [1] [2] [4] Write Timing Sweep Step Size [1] This option supports step size for write Data Eye. Configuration options: [1] [2] [4] 5.11.4 NBIO Common Options IOMMU [Auto] This item allows you to enable or
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    following item appears only when you set Power Package Limit Control to [Manual]. Power Package Limit [240] This item allows you to customize PPT ] HSMP Support [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable HSMP support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-41
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    Diag mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DLWM Support [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable DLWM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] BoostFmaxEn [Auto] [Auto] Use the default Fmax. [Manual] User can set the boost Fmax. The following
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    options: [Auto] [True] [False] Enable AER Cap [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable Advanced Error Reporting Capability. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-43
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    you to enable or disable PCIe Loopback mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CV test [Auto] Set this item to [Enabled] to support running PCIECV tool. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 5.11.5 NTB Common Options NTB Enable [Auto] This item allows you to enable NTB
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    . Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-45
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    The following item appears only when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] Smbios Event
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    item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-47
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    sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Configure IPv4 support DM_LAN1 IPV4 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN1 IPV4 Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Shared LAN Configuration Address source [Previous State] This item
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    options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] Shared LAN IPV6 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN2 IPV6 Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear settings. BMC Warm Reset Press to perform a BMC Warm Reset. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 5-49
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    5-50 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    Chapter 6: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 6
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    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
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    Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS ESC4000A-E10 A-1
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    KRPG-U8 block diagram A-2 Appendix
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    radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) ASUS ESC4000A-E10 A-3
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    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
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    . Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our ASUS provides product information on the CSR website. The further information could be found at https://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=1555. ASUS ESC4000A-E10
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    Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Online Support +86-21-38429911 https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address Telephone Fax Web site
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    Republic Telephone +420-596766888 Web site https://www.asus.com/cz/ Technical Support Telephone +420-596-766-891 Fax +420-596-766-329 E-mail [email protected] Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=cs-cz ASUS ESC4000A-E10 A-7
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    Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site https://www.asus.com/pl/ Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=pl-pl ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address 10 Telephone (495) 640-32-75 Web
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