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    RS720-E9-RS24-U 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...viii About this guide...ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number ASUS PIKE II card on riser card bracket 1......... 2-27 2.5.6 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card on riser card bracket 1 2-30 2.5.7 Replacing the ASUS
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    ...4-4 4.3 Internal LEDs 4-10 4.4 Internal connectors 4-13 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 5-25 5.6.1 PCH Configuration 5-26 5.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-28 5.6.3 Server ME Configuration 5-28 5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-29 5.7 Socket Configuration menu 5-29 5.7.1 Processor Configuration 5-30 5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration 5-31 5.7.3 UPI Configuration
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    with RAID drive 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-2 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-5 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-5 7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation 7-8 7.5 VGA driver installation 7-10 7.6 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
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    Contents Appendix Z11PP-D24 block diagram A-2 Notices ...A-3 REACH ...A-4 Australia statement notice A-4 ASUS contact information A-5 vii
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    the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Heavy System CAUTION! This server
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    with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the
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    , and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for
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    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1
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    /NVMe backplane 24 x Hot-swap 2.5" Storage Device Bays 1 x Front Panel Board 4 x Riser Cards 4 x System Fans 1 x ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card 2 x PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card 1 x RS720-E9-RS24-U Support CD 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x CPU Heatsink 2 x AC Power Cable 1 x Friction Rail Kit If any of
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    specifications The ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U features the ASUS Z11PP-D24 server board. The server supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family Series plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS720-E9-RS24-U Motherboard Z11PP-D24 Processor Support 2 x Socket P0
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    Model Name RS720-E9-RS24-U Disk Controller SAS Controller NVMe Controller Optional: ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card 12G SAS Support Intel® VROC feature (for Windows and Linux; Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) I = internal Storage Bays A or S will be hot- swappable Front bays:
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    Model Name Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware Software RS720-E9-RS24-U On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP ASUS Control Center (Classic) OS Support Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ Dimension (Depth x Width x Height) Power Supply (different configuration
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    port 2 Gigabit LAN port 1 Mgmt LAN port* Q-Code LED VGA port • * This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only. • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Refer to the Q-Code table for details
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    1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Redundant Power supply 2. ASUS Z11PP-D24 Server Board 3. System fans 4. SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane 5. 24 x 2.5" storage device trays 6. MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 1-7
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    1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Power button Message LED Storage device access LED LAN3 LED Location button LAN1 LED LAN2 LED LAN4 LED RESET button LED Icon Display status Description Power LED ON System power ON Storage device access LED OFF Blinking No activity Read/write data
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    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 ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 1-9
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    Length Data Alignment Error Null Pointer Error Unsupported Function Invalid Service ID Invalid Address Out of Resource Error Timeout data abort Failed to retrieve FW header during FW validation Key size not supported Agesa0 verification error SMU FW verification error OEM SINGING KEY verification
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    Uncompressed image size doesn't match value in compressed header Compressed option used in case where not supported Fuse info on all dies don't match PSP sent message to SMU; SMU reported an function No Knoll device found by verifying MAC (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 1-11
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    Action PSP Boot PHASE PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post Codes) POST CODE 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0xA4 0xA5 0xA6 0xA7 0xA8 0xA9 0xAA 0xAB 0xAC 0xAD 0xAE 0xAF 0xB0 0xB1 0xB2 0xB3 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xBC 0xBD 0xBE 0xBF 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 0xC4 0xC5 0xC6 0xC7 0xC8 0xC9 0xCA 0xCB 0xCC
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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 RS720-E9-RS24-U 1-13
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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 Chassis cover Removing the rear cover To remove the rear cover: 1. Remove the six (6) screws on the rear cover with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Push and hold the cover buttons down, then slide the rear cover towards the rear to disengage it from the chassis. 3. Lift the rear cover to completely
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    , see the section Chassis cover. 2. Remove the air ducts (A), then remove the PnP caps (B) from the CPU sockets. Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 3647 socket. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-3
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    3. Align the triangle mark on the CPU with the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier (A), then install the CPU into the CPU Carrier until it clicks firmly into place (B), and then install the CPU Carrier into the heatsink until it clicks firmly in place (C). Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU
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    6. Reinstall the air ducts to complete. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-5
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    2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 24 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    • 4 DIMMs • • 6 DIMMs • • • 8 DIMMs • • • • 12 DIMMs • • • • • • 1 CPU Configuration (must be on CPU1) DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • 4 DIMMs • • 6 DIMMs • • • 8 DIMMs • • • • 12 DIMMs • • • • • • ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-7
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    Recommended memory configuration for 2 CPU Configuration 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 2 DIMMs • 4 DIMMs • 8 DIMMs • • 12 DIMMs • • • 16 DIMMs • • • • 20 DIMMs • • • • • 24 DIMMs • • • • • • 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1
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    - MEMORY MODE AD+MM - MIXED MODE DRAM1 - RDIMM, RDIMM 3DS, LRDIMM, LRDIMM 3DS DRAM2 - RDIMM only DRAM3 - RDIMM, RDIMM 3DS, LRDIMM DCPMM - DC PERSISTENT MEMORY ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-9
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    2 CPU Configuration (symmetric population) 2 CPU Configuration (symmetric population) Modes DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 AD DCPMM DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 MM DCPMM DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 AD+MM DCPMM DRAM 3 DCPMM DRAM 3 DCPMM DRAM 3 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1
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    - MEMORY MODE AD+MM - MIXED MODE DRAM1 - RDIMM, RDIMM 3DS, LRDIMM, LRDIMM 3DS DRAM2 - RDIMM only DRAM3 - RDIMM, RDIMM 3DS, LRDIMM DCPMM - DC PERSISTENT MEMORY ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-11
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    1 CPU Configuration with 1 DCPMM DIMM (asymmetric population) Asymmetric Population (2nd Socket has no DCPMM DIMM) Modes DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DRAM 1 Asymmetric Population (2nd Socket has no DCPMM DIMM) Modes DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2
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    DIMM_J1 DIMM_H2 DIMM_H1 DIMM_G2 DIMM_G1 AD DRAM 1 DRAM 1 DCPMM DRAM 1 AD - APP DIRECT MODE DRAM1 - RDIMM, RDIMM 3DS, LRDIMM, LRDIMM 3DS DCPMM - DC PERSISTENT MEMORY ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-13
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    damage. 2.3.4 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 the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2-14
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    2.4 Storage devices The system supports 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch storage devices on the front panel. To install a 2.5" to release the drive tray metal beam. Metal beam The metal beam supports the drive tray horizontally to prevent the drive tray from benting or deforming. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-15
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    4. Place a 2.5" hot-swap storage device into the drive tray. Ensure that the four screw holes of the storage device match the screw holes on the drive tray. Drive tray screw hole 5. Secure the drive tray with four screws (2 screws on each side). Screw hole 6. Carefully insert the drive tray and
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    ) x8 (ASUS PIKE II card by default) Riser card bracket 2 Riser card bracket 2 supports PCIe Gen3 slots 4-5 top to bottom. Slot 4 can be auto-switch to x16 mode when x16 card is populated whereas slot 5 will be disabled. PCIe slot Slot 4 Slot 5 Operation mode x8 x16 x8 N/A ASUS RS720-E9-RS24
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    7 Operation mode x8 N/A x8 x16 Riser card bracket 4 Riser card bracket 4 supports PCIe Gen3 slot 8. PCIe slot Slot 8 Operation mode x16 (ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card by default) OCP Mezzanine slot OCP Mezzanine slot supports PCIe Gen3 x16. PCIe slot OCP Mezzanine Operation mode x16 2-18
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    expansion card to riser card bracket 1 The pre-installed riser card bracket 1 on the PCIE1 slot supports Full-Height (FH) and HalfLength (HL) PCIE x16 expansion cards. To install an expansion card up to detach it from the PCIE1 slot on the motherboard. Riser card bracket 1 ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-19
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    3. Remove the screw from the metal cover (A), then remove the metal cover (B) from riser card bracket 1. 4. Install the PCIE expansion card into riser card bracket 1 (A), then secure the expansion card with the screw (B). Metal cover 5. Install riser card bracket 1 and the PCIE expansion card
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    slot on the motherboard. Riser card bracket 2 4. Remove the screw from the metal cover (A), then remove the metal cover (B) from riser card bracket 2. Metal cover ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-21
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    5. Install the PCIE expansion card into riser card bracket 2 (A), then secure the expansion card with the screw (B). 6. Install riser card bracket 2 and the PCIE expansion card assembly into the PCIE3 slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of riser card bracket 2 is firmly seated
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    slot on the motherboard. Riser card bracket 3 3. Remove the screw from the metal cover (A), then remove the metal cover (B) from riser card bracket 3. Metal cover ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-23
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    4. Install the PCIE expansion card into riser card bracket 3 (A), then secure the expansion card with the screw (B). 5. Install riser card bracket 3 and the PCIE expansion card assembly into the PCIE4 slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of riser card bracket 3 is firmly seated
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    screw that secures the metal lock to the chassis. 3. Lift the metal lock upward. Metal lock 4. Remove the metal cover from the chassis. Metal cover ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-25
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    5. Install the PCIE expansion card into riser card bracket 4. Riser card bracket 4 6. Move the metal lock downward to secure riser card bracket 4 and the PCIE expansion card assembly to the chassis. 7. Secure the metal lock to the chassis with the screw removed in step 2. 8. Install riser card
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    II card on riser card bracket 1 To replace the ASUS PIKE II card on riser card bracket 1: 1. Remove the screw that secures riser card card bracket 1 3. Remove the screw from the metal cover (A), then remove the ASUS PIKE II card (B) from riser card bracket 1. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U Metal cover 2-27
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    4. Remove the default cables from the ASUS PIKE II card. 5. Prepare the replacement ASUS PIKE II card. 6. Reconnect the default cables to the replacement ASUS PIKE II card. 7. Install the replacement ASUS PIKE II card into riser card bracket 1 (A), then secure it with the screw (B). 2-28 Chapter
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    8. Install the riser card bracket 1 and ASUS PIKE II card assembly into the PCIE1 slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of riser card bracket 1 is firmly seated in place. 9. Secure riser card bracket 1 to the chassis with the screw removed in step 1. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-29
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    PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card on riser card bracket 1 To replace the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card on riser card bracket 1: 1. Remove the the screw from the metal cover (A), then remove the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card (B) from riser card bracket 1. Metal cover 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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    the default cables to the replacement ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card. OCuLink port 3 OCuLink port 4 OCuLink port 1 OCuLink port 2 7. Install the replacement ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card into riser card bracket 1 (A), then secure it with the screw (B). Metal cover ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-31
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    8. Install the riser card bracket 1 and ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card assembly into the PCIE1 slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of riser card bracket 1 is firmly seated in
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    NVME4-OCuLink card on riser card bracket 4 To replace the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card on riser card bracket 4: 1. Remove riser card bracket 1 and lock to the chassis. 3. Lift the metal lock upward. Metal lock 4. Remove the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card from the chassis. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-33
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    the OCuLink cables. OCuLink port 3 OCuLink port 4 OCuLink port 1 OCuLink port 2 6. Prepare the replacement ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card. 7. Reconnect the default cables to the replacement ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card. OCuLink port 3 OCuLink port 4 OCuLink port 1 OCuLink port 2 2-34 Chapter
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    riser card bracket 4. 9. Move the metal lock downward to secure riser card bracket 4 and the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card assembly to the chassis. 10. Secure the metal lock to the chassis riser card bracket 1 and 2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 2. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-35
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    2.5.8 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3.
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    . 4. Select the slots that are going to be used for your Mezzanine card, then use a screwdriver and pry the corresponding slots until it pops off. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-37
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    5. Prepare the Mezzanine card. 6. Insert the ports of the Mezzanine card into the mounting hole on the chassis, then insert the golden connector of the Mezzanine card into the OCP connector on the motherboard. Ensure that the stand screws on the motherboard is aligned and matched to the screw holes
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    8. Reinstall the metal cover (A) and secure it with the screw (B). 9. Install riser card bracket 1 into the PCIE connector on the motherboard. For more information, refer to section 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-39
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    2.5.10 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards To install an M.2 (NGFF) card: 1. Locate the M.2 (NGFF) connectors on your motherboard. 2. Remove the top screw and the stand from the motherboard. Top screw Stand screw 3. Select an appropriate screw hole on the motherboard for your M.2 card, then secure the
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    motherboard. 6. Secure the M.2 card with the top screw. Ensure that the M.2 card is positioned between the top screw and the stand screw before securing it. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-41
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    2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you are going to remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. 2-42 Chapter 2:
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    SAS expander PCIE switch board 1 PCIE switch board 2 SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-43
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    connector (from motherboard to SAS expander and PCIE switch board 1) 8. 8-pin VGAPWR1 power connector (from motherboard to backplane) 9. ISATA connector (from ASUS PIKE II card on riser card bracket 1 to SAS expander) 10. ISATA connector (from SAS expander to backplane) 11. OCUPCIE connector (from
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    to the fan cage. The fan can only be installed in one direction. If the fan cannot be installed, turn it around and try again. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 2-45
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    2.7.2 Redundant power supply module To replace a failed redundant power supply module: 1. Lift up the power supply module lever. 2. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch. 3. Pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. 4. Insert the replacement power supply module
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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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    server rack without the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server. The tool-less rail kit package includes: Fixing latches Rail components (screws included) Set of screws Latch screws
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    models. Refer to your server user manual for details. 2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. 1U ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 3-3
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    3. Secure the rail components to the rail using the bundled screws. 4. Press the spring lock (A) then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on the rack post. 5. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole on the rack post. Extend the
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    3.3 Rail kit dimensions 43.6mm 900mm 43.6mm 589mm ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 3-5
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    3-6 Chapter 3: Installation Options
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    Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. 4
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    4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    A USB3_5) Page 4-7 4-20 2-5 4-19 4-16 2-3 4-19 4-23 4-15 4-4 4-21 4-24 4-7 4-6 4-8 4-9 4-5 4-6 4-5 4-20 4-22 4-22 4-9 4-18 4-8 4-17 4-15 4-21 4-25 4-23 4-13 4-13 4-24 4-16 4-14 4-14 ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 4-3
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    4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
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    ) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 4-5
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    4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware when it becomes corrupted. 5. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure
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    6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1, DIMMTRIP2) This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 7. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 4-7
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    8. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.
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    10. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI to function. 11. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 4-9
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    4.3 Internal LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or
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    the rear panel LED to light up. 4. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 4-11
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    5. BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. 6. CATT LED (CATTERR1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    SSATA2 slot will be disabled. 2. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 4-13
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    3. USB 3.0 connectors (Type A USB3_5) The USB3_5 connector is for Type-A USB 3.0 devices. You can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB
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    opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB port module is purchased separately. 6. Fan power connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 4-15
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    components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 8. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network
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    9. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 4-17
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    10. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2. LAN
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    fit. DO NOT connect the back panel to these connectors. Doing so may cause system boot errors and permanent damage to your motherboard or device. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 4-19
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    13. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 14. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or
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    connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. • This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. • If the SATA M.2 (NGFF1) slot is occupied, the SSATA2 slot will be disabled. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 4-21
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    module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. 18. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC). Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove
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    SSGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 4-23
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    21. OCP LAN Activity LED connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1) OCP LAN LED connector supports OCP LAN card Active LED. 22. USB 3.0 connectors (OCUUSB1) Connect a compatible USB module cable to the OCUUSB1 connector, and then install the module to a slot
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    23. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 4-25
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    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 5
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    disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the
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    > to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-3
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    for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER
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    4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z11PP-D24 Version : 0215 Build date: 01/13/2017 New system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-5
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    5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 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 RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-9
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    to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to keep the processor operating at the turbo frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of the OS. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    ] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] 5.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-11
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    [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
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    ; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-13
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    the same or compatible settings. Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits
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    Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Putty Keypad [VT100] This of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-15
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    only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8
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    LAN2 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 2 ROM Type [Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [PXE] [iSCSI] [Disabled] ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-17
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    5.5.7 APM Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the
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    the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Enabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if disables PCI Express device No snoop option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-19
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    PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auot] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [
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    driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0-2 / Floppy / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-21
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    [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when CSM Support is set to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always
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    5.5.11 NVMe Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information. 5.5.12 Offboard SATA Controller Configuration This page will display the offboard SATA controller and drive information. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-23
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    . Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Network stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 HTTP
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    5.5.14 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5.6 Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-25
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    you to enable or disable GP27 Wake From DeepSx. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Configuration PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only] Allows you to select ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Per individual port] [L1 Only] PCH DMI ASPM [Platform-POR
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    [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power ( [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appears only when the XHCI Manual Mode is set to [Enabled]. Trunk Clock Gating (BTCG) [ [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-27
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    The following items appears only when the USB Per-Connector Disable is set to [Enabled]. USB_1-8 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3_1-5 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Security Configuration SMM BIOS Write Protect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-29
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    Technology function. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel(R) TXT Support [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMX [Enabled] Enables the
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    AES-NI [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration MMIO High Base [ or disables the Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-31
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    5.7.3 UPI Configuration UPI General Configuration UPI Status This item displays information about the UPI status. Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the UPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] Link Frequency Select [Auto] This
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    setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Select different channel interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [3-way Interleave] ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-33
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    Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [4-way Interleave] [8-way Interleave] Memory RAS Configuration Mirror Mode [Disabled] Allows you to select Mirror Modes. Mirror Mode will set entire 1LM/2LM
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    ) [Per-Port] Allows you to enable or disable ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Per-Port] [L1 Only] PCIE relaxed Ordering [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE relaxed Ordering. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-35
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    to switch between Hardware P-States mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Native Mode] [Out of Band Mode] [Native Mode with no Legacy Support] CPU C State Control Autonomous Core C-State [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Autonomous Core C-State Report. Configuration options: [Disabled
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    TotalTimeThreshold High [3a] The HW switching mechanism Enables the performance setting (0) when the total P0 time is greater than the threshold set. Configuration options: [0] - [3F] ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-37
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    5.8 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling
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    this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-39
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    5.10 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator
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    Boot This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings. Secure Boot Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-41
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    appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Hard Drive / CD/DVD ROM Drive / Network Device BBS Priorities These
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    to run the IPMI hardware monitor. Start EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. 5.13 Save & Exit menu The Save system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 5-43
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    Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 6
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    Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk
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    the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector supported by the Intel® C621 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24
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    to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of the
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    the selection bar then press to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press when you are done. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 6-5
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    6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for
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    VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N): ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 6-7
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    6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <
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    Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB [ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 6-9
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    3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ]
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    Chapter 5 for more details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 6-11
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    disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 7. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage
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    data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 6-13
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    6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to
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    RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 6-15
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    6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes
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    , or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 6-17
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    6-18 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
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    Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in the Windows® Operating Systems. 7
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    independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation your system. 3. Click on the optical drive to browse the contents of the support DVD. 4. Click Drivers > C620 INTEL RAID > Windows > Driver and then
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    flash drive containing the RAID controller driver. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB flash drive and then click OK to continue. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 7-3
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    loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver
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    run the support DVD. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. Drivers 2. Utilities 3. Manual 4. Contact The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server 2012 R2 and on the Windows® Server 2016 Operating System (OS). ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 7-5
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    installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. 7-6 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    guide. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 7.3.4 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24
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    provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    5. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. 7. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 7-9
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    This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if
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    5. Click Install to start the installation process. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 7-11
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    7.6 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 utility on a Windows® operating
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    5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 7. Select the destination folder and click Next to continue. ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U 7-13
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    8. Tick the features that you would like to install and click Next to continue. 9. Click Install to start the installation process. 10. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
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    Z11PP-D24 block diagram DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 DDR4 RDIMM * 2 PCI-E x16 Slot2 PCI-E x16 Slot3 PCI-E x16 Slot4 Channel G DDR4 2133/2400/2667 Channel H DDR4 2133/2400/2667 Channel I DDR4 2133/2400/2667 Channel J DDR4 2133/2400/2667
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    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U A-3
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    replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/. A-4 Appendix
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    , Shanghai, China Telephone +86-21-5442-1616 Fax +86-21-5442-0099 Web site https://www.asus.com.cn Technical Support Telephone Online Support +86-20-2804-7506 (400-620-6655) https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=zh-cn ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U A-5
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    +49-2102-959911 Web site https://www.asus.com/de/ Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=de-de ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe) Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00
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    ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address 10 Telephone (495) 640-32-75 Web site https://www.asus.com/ru/ Technical Support Telephone 008-800-100-ASUS (008-800-100-2787) Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=ru-ru ASUS RS720-E9-RS24-U A-7
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