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Chapter 2:  Hardware Setup

2-2

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 the rear of the chassis.

2. 

Push and hold the cover buttons down.

3. 

Slide the chassis cover towards the rear to disengage it from the chassis and lift the 

chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis.

Summary of Contents for 90SF00H1-M00080

Page 1: ...4U Rackmount Server ESC8000 G4 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...on of business and the like even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and are subject to change at any time without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability fo...

Page 3: ...2 2 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 6 2 2 1 Installing the CPU and cooler 2 6 2 3 System memory 2 9 2 3 1 Overview 2 9 2 3 2 Memory Configurations 2 10 2 3 3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 2 12 2 4 Storage devices 2 13 2 4 1 Installing 2 5 inch SATA HDD SAS storage devices 2 13 2 5 Expansion slots 2 15 2 5 1 The PCI Express riser card 2 15 2 5 2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card 2 18 2...

Page 4: ...Ds 4 9 4 4 Internal connectors 4 11 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 5 7 5 2 3 Menu items 5 8 5 2 4 Submenu items 5 8 5 2 5 Navigation keys 5 8 5 2 6 General help 5 8 5 2 7 Configuration fields 5 8 5 2 8 ...

Page 5: ...tion 5 28 5 6 2 Miscellaneous Configuration 5 31 5 6 3 Server ME Configuration 5 32 5 6 4 Runtime Error Logging 5 32 5 7 Socket Configuration menu 5 33 5 7 1 Processor Configuration 5 33 5 7 2 Common RefCode Configuration 5 35 5 7 3 UPI Configuration 5 35 5 7 4 Memory Configuration 5 36 5 7 5 IIO Configuration 5 38 5 7 6 Advanced Power Management Configuration 5 39 5 8 Event Logs menu 5 41 5 8 1 C...

Page 6: ... 6 2 5 Rebuilding the RAID 6 9 6 2 6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6 11 6 3 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Windows 6 12 6 3 1 Creating a RAID set 6 13 6 3 2 Changing a Volume Type 6 15 6 3 3 Deleting a volume 6 16 6 3 4 Preferences 6 17 Chapter 7 Driver Installation 7 1 RAID driver installation 7 2 7 1 1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive 7 2 7 1 2 Installing ...

Page 7: ...ents Appendix Z11PG D24 block diagram Single Root 2 Z11PG D24 block diagram Dual Root 2 Changing System PCI E Topology 3 Q Code table 5 Notices 8 REACH 9 Australia statement notice 9 ASUS contact information 10 ...

Page 8: ... operating the server carefully read all the manuals included with the server package Before using the server ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If any damage is detected contact your dealer as soon as possible To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature ...

Page 9: ...Options This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server 4 Chapter 4 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 5 Chapter 5 BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and des...

Page 10: ...ly the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example At the DOS prompt type the command line format A S DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to com...

Page 11: ...This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 Product Introduction ...

Page 12: ...ory box 1 x MB Support DVD 1 x ACC instruction card 1 x ASMB9 instruction card 2 x Front PIKE II cables 1 x Bag of Screws 3 x AC Power Cables 8 x GPU air ducts for Nvidia AMD 8 x Mylar for GPU air duct for AMD GPU 2 x CPU coolers 1 x Rail Kit 16 x VGA power cables 8 x ASUS CPU 8 pin Power cables 4 x CPU carriers 2 for Intel Xeon processor Scalable 2 for Intel Xeon processor with Omni Path Architec...

Page 13: ...ake note of the product s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx See the figure below With the correct serial number of the product ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems The serial number on ESC8000 G4 is printed on the Asset tag xxS0xxxxxxxx ESC8000 G4 ...

Page 14: ...he latest update Expansion Slots Total PCI PCI X PCI E Slots 11 Slot Type 8 x PCI E x16 Gen3 x16 link FH FL Rear Dual root topology 2 x PCI E x16 Gen3 x 16 link LP HL or Single root topology 1 X PCI E x16 Gen3 x16 link LP HL Front 1 x PCI E x8 Gen3 x8 link LP HL Storage SATA Controller Intel C621 PCH 8 x SATA 6Gb s ports 2 x M 2 connector SATA 6Gb s PCI E Gen3 x4 link M 2 supports up to 22110 or 6...

Page 15: ...er Please find the latest OS support from http www asus com Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware On Board ASMB9 iKVM for KVM over IP Software ACC Regulatory Compliance BSMI CE FCC Class A Dimension HH x WW x DD 798 mm x 439 mm x 175 6 mm 4U Net Weight Kg CPU DRAM Storage Device not included 23 5 Kg Power Supply Power Rating 2 1 Redundant 1600W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply 1600W 100 127 ...

Page 16: ...ndle 2 5 inch Bay 1 8 Asset tag hidden VGA port Serial port The Dedicated Management LAN port is for the ASUS ASMB9 iKVM only 1 5 Rear panel features The LAN ports and system power socket are located on the rear panel of the server Power cord connector and Redundant power supply LAN ports Locate LED Dedicated Management LAN port Full length Full height expansion slots Half length Low profile expan...

Page 17: ...fans second row of fans are optional 4 8 x Hot swap 2 5 inch Storage Bays 5 PCIE SKU board with eight full height full length PCIE Expansion slots 6 Asset tag hidden 7 Riser card with two half length low profile PCIE Expansion slots 2 x Gen3 x16 link 8 SATA SAS backplane hidden 9 Half length Low profile PCIE Expansion slot 1 x Gen3 x8 link 10 M 2 board with two M 2 connectors supports up to 22110 ...

Page 18: ...evice Message LED OFF ON System is normal no incoming event A hardware monitor event is indicated Location button with LED OFF ON Normal status Location switch is pressed Press the location switch again to turn off LAN LEDs OFF Blinking ON No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 Message LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Storage Device Access LED Lo...

Page 19: ...ption OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT LINK LED SPEED LED DM_LAN1 LAN1 LAN2 SPEED LED ACT LINK LED ...

Page 20: ...EN ON SATA SAS storage device power ON RED ON Storage device has failed and should be swapped immediately GREEN RED Blinking RAID rebuilding GREEN RED Blinking Locate GREEN RED OFF Storage device not found GREEN Blinking Read write data from into the SATA SAS storage device 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 Red LED Green LED ...

Page 21: ...This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components 2 Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ...

Page 22: ...ystem 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 the rear of the chassis 2 Push and hold the cover buttons down 3 Slide the chassis cover towards the rear to disengage it from the chassis and lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis ...

Page 23: ...emove the middle chassis cover 1 Press the cover latches down on both sides of the middle chassis cover 2 Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis To remove the front chassis cover 1 Push and hold the cover buttons down 2 Slide the chassis cover towards the front to disengage it from the chassis and lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis ...

Page 24: ... 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 five screws 2 Lift the CPU air duct to remove it from the motherboard ...

Page 25: ...and insert the tabs on the air duct under the GPU fans 2 Align and replace the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis 3 Secure the air duct to the chassis with the five screws removed earlier ...

Page 26: ...mage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap 2 2 1 Installing the CPU and cooler To install a CPU 1 Remove the front chassis cover ...

Page 27: ...o the cooler until it clicks firmly in place C Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier CPU Carrier CPU Triangle mark 5 Align the coolers in the correct orientation then place the coolers on top of the CPU sockets The CPU and CPU Carrier fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU and CPU Carrier into the socket to prevent damaging the CPU...

Page 28: ...n module DDR4 DIMM_L1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_L2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_K1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_K2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_G2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_G1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_H2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_H1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_J2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_J1 64bit 288 pin module SYS_FAN1 CPU_FRNTFAN1 CPU_FRNTFAN2 PCIE11 SYS_FAN5 ...

Page 29: ... ASUS ESC8000 G4 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 ...

Page 30: ...r AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor 1 CPU Configuration must be on CPU1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 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 DI...

Page 31: ...ion DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 12 DIMMs 16 DIMMs 20 DIMMs 24 DIMMs 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_G2 DIMM_G1 DIMM_H2 DIMM_H1 DIMM_J2 DIMM_J1 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 12 DIMMs 16 DIMMs 20 DIMMs 24 DIMMs 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_K2 DIMM_K1 DIMM_L2 DIMM_L1 DIMM_M2 DIMM_M1 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 12 DIMMs 16 DIMMs 20 DIMMs 24 DIMMs ...

Page 32: ...etaining Clip 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket Unlocked retaining clip DIMM notch DIMM slot key 1 Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket 2 3 4 Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket Support the DIMM lightly with you...

Page 33: ...ing 2 5 inch SATA HDD SAS storage devices To install a 2 5 inch storage device 1 Press the spring lock 3 Place the storage device tray on a flat and stable surface 4 Release the screws on each side of the storage device tray to release the metal beam The metal beam supports the storage device tray horizontally to prevent the storage device tray from bending or deforming Metal beam 2 Pull the tray ...

Page 34: ...with four screws 6 Insert the storage device tray and storage device assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes 7 Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the storage device tray in place 8 Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other storage devices ...

Page 35: ...r card The server system comes pre installed with a riser card that supports two x16 slots Gen3 x16 link for installing PCI E x16 low profile of half length cards To install PCI E expansion cards to the riser card 1 Remove the two 2 screws that secure the riser card to the chassis 2 Firmly hold the riser card slide the riser card towards the front of the chassis to unlock it then pull it up to det...

Page 36: ...etal bracket on the riser card A then remove the metal bracket from the riser card B 5 Align and insert the expansion card into the PCI E slot connector on the riser card then secure the expansion card with the screw removed earlier 6 Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the chassis then slide the riser card and expansion card assembly towards the rear of the chassis to...

Page 37: ...2 17 ASUS ESC8000 G4 7 Secure the riser card and expansion card assembly with the two 2 screws that you removed earlier in step 1 ...

Page 38: ...the two screws that you removed earlier 2 Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card 3 Remove the two screws on the ASUS PIKE II card A then remove the card bracket B Card bracket ASUS PIKE II card bracket ASUS PIKE II card bracket 1 Remove the two screws on the ASUS PIKE II card bracket A then remove the ASUS PIKE II card bracket B from the chassis ...

Page 39: ...two screws that you removed earlier C Rear view 6 Remove the default cable from the backplane A then connect the other end of the mini SAS HD cables from the ASUS PIKE II card to the SATA SAS backplane Data cable from ASUS PIKE II card Data cable from motherboard Connect to ASUS PIKE II card slot 1 Connect from ASUS PIKE II card slot 1 Connect to ASUS PIKE II card slot 2 Connect from ASUS PIKE II ...

Page 40: ...rews on the ASUS HFI OMNI card bracket A then remove the ASUS HFI OMNI card bracket B from the chassis 2 Install an Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family Series with OMNI PATH FABRIC Refer to section 2 2 Central Processing Unit CPU for the steps on installing a CPU Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family Series with OMNI PATH FABRIC 3 Prepare the ASUS HFI OMNI card 4 Remove the internal OMNI PATH ca...

Page 41: ...bles C and the OMNIP cable to the ASUS HFI OMNI card D 6 Connect the other end of the internal OMNI PATH cable into the Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family Series with OMNI PATH FABRIC A lift the metal clip on the internal OMNI PATH cable B and secure it down to the metal socket hooks on the CPU socket C Metal clip Metal clip Metal clip Socket hooks ...

Page 42: ...IMM_H2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_H1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_J2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_J1 64bit 288 pin module SYS_FAN1 CPU_FRNTFAN1 CPU_FRNTFAN2 PCIE11 SYS_FAN5 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN4 SYS_FAN6 SYS_FAN3 DM_LAN1 CPU1 CPU2 BPPWR1 HDLED1 ISATA2 ISATA1 REARIO1 MSD1 PANEL1 AUX_PANEL1 PWR1 PWR2 PSUSMB1 INTRUSION1 BMCLED1 CATERR1 SBPWR1 VGA_HDR1 IPMI_SW1 SMBUS1 PCH_MFG1 BMC_EN1 DIMMTRIP2 VG...

Page 43: ...n secure the second ASUS HFI OMNI card to the underside of the ASUS HFI OMNI card bracket with the four bundled screws 10 Insert the ASUS HFI OMNI card s and the ASUS HFI OMNI card bracket into the chassis A then secure it with the two screws that you removed earlier B ASUS HFI OMNI card bracket ...

Page 44: ...can install an M 2 expansion card on the provided M 2 slot onboard supports up to 22110 To install an M 2 expansion card 1 Remove the screw on the M 2 socket and put it aside 2 Prepare your M 2 expansion card 3 Align and insert the M 2 card into the M 2 slot onboard as shown ...

Page 45: ... card with a screw to complete the installation Please pay attention when removing the screw the stand screw might be removed together with it Ensure that the M 2 card is positioned between the screw and the stand screw before securing it ...

Page 46: ...le DDR4 DIMM_L1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_L2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_K1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_K2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_G2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_G1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_H2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_H1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_J2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_J1 64bit 288 pin module SYS_FAN1 CPU_FRNTFAN1 CPU_FRNTFAN2 PCIE11 SYS_FAN5 SYS_FA...

Page 47: ...ESC8000 G4 ESC8000 SKU PLX8796 SLMPCIE8 PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIE5 PCIE6 PCIE7 PCIE8 SLMPCIE7 SLMPCIE6 SLMPCIE5 SLMPCIE3 SLMPCIE4 SLMPCIE1 SLMPCIE2 PWR_CON2 PWR_CON1 PWR_CON3 PCIE SKU board SATA SAS backplane ...

Page 48: ... 11 SLMPCIE connector from motherboard to PCIE SKU board 12 SLMPCIE connector from motherboard to PCIE SKU board 13 SLMPCIE connector from motherboard to PCIE SKU board 14 ISATA connector from motherboard to SATA SAS backplane 15 1st row GPU fan connectors from motherboard to GPU fans 16 2nd row GPU fan connectors from motherboard to GPU fans 17 SLMPCIE connector from motherboard to M 2 board 18 S...

Page 49: ...l the following components 1 GPU fans 2 Redundant power supply units Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components 2 7 1 GPU fans To uninstall the GPU fans 1 Press the latch inwards A to release the GPU fan then lift the fan from the fan cage B 2 Set the fan aside 3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 to uninstall the other GPU fans To reinstall the GPU fans insert the fan into the fan cage ...

Page 50: ...er 2 Hold the PSU lever press the PSU latch A then carefully pull the PSU out of the system chassis B We recommend that you use both of your hands in performing the following steps 3 Prepare the replacement PSU 4 Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in place PSU lever Replacement PSU ...

Page 51: ...0W 200V 240Vac 9 5A 50 60Hz 1600W To enable the hot swap feature redundant mode keep the total power consumption of the system under the maximum output power of an individual power supply module Always use PSUs with the same watt and power rating Combining PSUs with different wattage e g 1 x 1620 W 1 x 2000 W may yield unstable results and potential damage to your system For a steady power input u...

Page 52: ... E topology is set to Single Root the video output order will be PCIE5 PCIE8 PCIE6 PCIE7 PCIE1 PCIE4 PCIE2 PCIE3 When the PCI E topology is set to Dual Root the video output order will be PCIE1 PCIE4 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE5 PCIE8 PCIE6 PCIE7 Metal covers Metal shutter To install a GPU card to the system 1 Remove the screws on the metal covers on the rear panel and the corresponding metal shutter at the ...

Page 53: ...ox GPU air duct for Nvidia AMD GPUs Mylar The Nvidia CPU 12V GPU card dongle comes with your Nvidia CPU 12V GPU card Ask your vendor or retailer if the dongle is missing Nvidia CPU 12V GPU card dongle ASUS CPU 8 pin power cable The ASUS CPU 8 pin power cable may be used to connect to the GPU card and 6 pin power connector A dongle may be required to connect the system s GPU power cable to the GPU ...

Page 54: ...e to the connector on the GPU card as shown Intel AMD Nvidia GPU cards with power cable Nvidia CPU 12V or above GPU cards with power cable and Nvidia CPU 12V GPU card dongle Nvidia CPU 12V or above GPU cards with ASUS CPU 8 pin power cable ASUS CPU 8 pin power cable Power cable Power cable Nvidia CPU 12V GPU card dongle ...

Page 55: ...ecure the air duct to the GPU card with two screws 5 Align the air duct to the GPU card and pass the power cable or power cable and dongle through the notched area on the air duct Notch for the power cable or power cable and dongle Notch for the cable ...

Page 56: ...power connector to an available 6 pin power connector on the middle of the server system A align and insert the golden fingers of the GPU card into the PCIE slot on the PCIE SKU board B then secure the GPU card with the two 2 screws that you removed earlier in step 1 C 8 Repeat steps 1 7 if you need to install additional GPU cards ...

Page 57: ...This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server 3 Installation Options Chapter 3 Installation Options ...

Page 58: ...ws are required for the installation Package content and specifications are subject to change without notice Even without a CMA another 9 for 1200 mm rack rails or 2 for 1000 mm rack rails of additional keep out zone should be reserved behind the inner rail No obstructions such as power cables or sockets should be present in this keep out zone 4 x 6 32X4L screws 3 1 1 Selecting rack rail cabinets ...

Page 59: ...ck rail as an example the installation steps for a 1000 mm rack rail is exactly the same Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface We strongly recommend that at least two able bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device if necessary 2 Align and insert the front en...

Page 60: ...e the intermediate rail out of the outer rail until it clicks to a stop 5 Slide the inner rail out of the intermediate rail until it clicks to a stop Slide the white release tab outwards and remove the inner rail completely from the intermediate rail 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 for the other rack rail Ensure that the installed rack rails left and right are aligned secured and stable in place The blue re...

Page 61: ...uds on both sides of the server system install the inner rails to the server system then slide the inner rails toward the rear of the server system until it locks in place 8 Secure the inner rails on both sides of the server system using the 6 32X4L screws ...

Page 62: ...to a stop while you are installing the server system into the rack rails slide the blue release tab outwards and gently push the server system until it is completely installed into the rack rail 10 optional Use the M5X20L screws to secure the rack rails to the rack post Front end of rack rail Front rack post Blue release tab White release tab The blue release tab is available on 1200 mm rack rails...

Page 63: ...3 7 ASUS ESC8000 G4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 ESC8000 G4 Front View ...

Page 64: ...ve the CMA 3 2 1 Attaching the cable management arm Installing the cable management arm To install the cable management arm 1 Install the rack rails into the rack Refer to section 3 1 Rail Kit for the steps on installing the rack rails into the rack 2 Press the round button on the pivot receptor then rotate the pivot receptor to the left or right for a left pivot configuration or right pivot confi...

Page 65: ... rail 5 Align and connect the outer receptor on the CMA with the connector on the intermediate rail Intermediate rail connector Pivot receptor Inner receptor Inner rail connector hidden Intermediate rail connector Outer receptor The installation steps in this section uses a Left pivot configuration as an example the installation steps for a Right pivot configuration is similar ...

Page 66: ...onnect the pivot receptor on the CMA with the connector on the other intermediate rail 7 Pass the cables from the server system through the hook and loop fasteners and the cable fasteners on the CMA to complete Hook and loop fasteners Cable fasteners ...

Page 67: ...4 Chapter 4 Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors Motherboard Information ...

Page 68: ...4 2 Chapter 4 Motherboard Information 4 1 Z11PG D24 Motherboard layout ...

Page 69: ...System panel connector 20 pin PANEL1 4 14 16 Auxiliary panel connector 20 2 pin AUX_PANEL1 20 pin AUX_PANEL2 4 15 17 SSI power connectors 24 pin PWR1 2 4 16 18 Power Supply SMBus connector 12 1 pin PSUSMB1 4 23 19 Smart Ride Through SmaRT setting 3 pin SMART_PSU1 4 8 20 Chassis Intrusion 2 pin INTRUSION1 4 19 21 OCUPCIE connectors OCUPCIE13 14 4 22 22 OCULAN connectors OCULAN1 4 22 23 CPU socket 2...

Page 70: ... the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position R...

Page 71: ...ing 3 pin VGA_SW1 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller Set to pins 1 2 to activate the VGA feature 3 IPMI SW setting 3 pin IPMI_SW1 This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function ...

Page 72: ...ws 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 to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error ...

Page 73: ... 4 7 6 DDR4 thermal event setting 3 pin DIMMTRIP1 2 These jumpers allow 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 ...

Page 74: ... 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 9 DMLAN setting 3 pin DM_IP_SEL1 This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting Set to pins 2 3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode IP 10 10 10 10 submask 255 255 255 0 ...

Page 75: ...te 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 in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED 2 BMC LED BMCLED1 The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on board BMC is functional ...

Page 76: ...4 10 Chapter 4 Motherboard Information 3 CATT LED CATTERR1 The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate ...

Page 77: ...nectors The flexible nature of the PCIE flex cable allows the PCIE connectors to be positioned freely inside the server system 2 Mini SAS HD connector ISATA1 2 REARIO1 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 4 4 Internal connectors The SLMPCIE23 connector supports two PCIe x4 ...

Page 78: ... read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add on card causes the front panel LED to light up 4 TPM 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 ...

Page 79: ...tors support 3 30 A 3 95 A 47 4 W max Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors ...

Page 80: ...PEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings 4 Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDLED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD 5 ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW...

Page 81: ...ads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel 3 Locator LED 2 pin LOCATORLED1 2 pin LOCATORLED2 These leads are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2 pin connector The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed 4 Locator Button Switch 2 pin LOCATORBTN These leads are for the locator button on the front panel This button...

Page 82: ...and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit DO NOT forget to connect both the 24 pin power plugs otherwise the system will not boot up Use of a power supply unit PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate Ensure that your PSU can provide at least ...

Page 83: ...ectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit 9 Backplane power connectors 8 pin BPPWR1 These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to the backplane The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completel...

Page 84: ...ctors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit 12 Rear LAN panel power connector 4 pin LAN_PWR1 This connector is for the power supply plugs that connects to the rear LAN panel The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors c...

Page 85: ...tting is to short the CHASSIS and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the function 14 Micro SD card slot MSD1 Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2 00 SDHC v3 00 SDXC Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data damage to your device or memory card or both Disconnect all power including redundant PSU...

Page 86: ...onnector 4 pin VROC_KEY1 This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to support Intel VMD RAID function 16 OMNIP connector 24 pin OMNIP1 2 These connectors allow you to provide sideband signals from the fabric CPU to a HFI OMNI supported ASUS card ...

Page 87: ...connector and then install the module to a slot opening at the back or front of the system chassis 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 2 0 OCUUSB1 connector is used for the front USB panel by default The USB port module is purcha...

Page 88: ...erboard Information 19 OCUPCIE connectors OCUPCIE13 14 Connects the PCIE signal to the front riser card or NVME port on the backplane 20 OCULAN connectors OCULAN1 Connects the PCIE signal to the LAN port on the back panel ...

Page 89: ... allows you to connect SMBus System Management Bus to the power supply unit to read PSU information Devices communicate with an SMBus host and or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface 22 VGA connector 16 pin VGA_HDR1 This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic Range interface ...

Page 90: ...asks This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines 24 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The COM module is purchased separately ...

Page 91: ...ons only when you enable ASMB9 Management card Dedicated Management LAN port DM_LAN1 LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ...

Page 92: ...6 Chapter 4 Motherboard Information 26 PCIE expansion slot PCIE11 The onboard PCIE11 slot provides one Gen3 x8 link This slot supports HBA RAID cards and various server class high performance add on cards ...

Page 93: ...5 BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters Chapter 5 BIOS Setup ...

Page 94: ...atically recover the BIOS It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS Doing so would cause system boot failure The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB fl...

Page 95: ...ess Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done 5 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS fro...

Page 96: ...S file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility 1 Visit the ASUS website at www asus com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive 2 Download the BUPDATER utility BUPDATER exe from the ASUS support website at support asus com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier 3 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the...

Page 97: ...y returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed Reboot the system from the hard disk drive The BIOS update is finished Please restart your system C Current Platform Platform Z11PG D24 Version 0201 Build date 02 20 2017 New Platform Platform Z11PG D24 Version 0202 Build date 03 12 2017 ASUS Tek EzFlash Utility Start Programming Flash DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM Write 75 ...

Page 98: ...un this program Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup pr...

Page 99: ...em settings Platform Configuration For changing the platform settings Socket Configuration For changing the socket settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Server Mgmt For changing the server mgmt settings Security For changing the security settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Save Exit For selecting the save exi...

Page 100: ...n the menu and change the settings 5 2 6 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item 5 2 7 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brac...

Page 101: ...screen appears The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings 5 3 1 System 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 ...

Page 102: ...cking configuration options Auto Automatically optimizes the BCLK frequency Manual Manually adjust the and BCLK frequency OC Tune If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile XMP Technology choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual BCLK ...

Page 103: ...his item allows you to configure the CPU core voltage offset value External DIGI Power Control CPU1 2 Load line Calibration Auto Higher levels of the load line calibration can get a higher voltage and better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal production Select from levels 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0 to 125 Configuration options Auto Level 1 Level 9 The...

Page 104: ...large the overclocking potential DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored DRAM ABC DRAM DEF DRAM GHJ DRAM KLM Current Capability 100 The DRAM current capability adjusts the total power range for DRAM overclocking A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 140 ...

Page 105: ... system to malfunction Optimized Performance Settings Default This option allows you to select a recommended BIOS setting to optimize performance System Topology Single Root Allows you to switch the system PCI E topology Configuration options Single Root Dual Root Asus Turbo Ratio Lock ATRL Disabled Allows you to keep the processor operating at the turbo highest frequency for maximum performance C...

Page 106: ...e ACPI Auto Configuration Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set Enable ACPI Auto Configuration to Disabled Enable Hibernation Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate OS S4 Sleep State Configuration options Disabled Enabled This option may be...

Page 107: ...arameters of Serial Port 1 Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to Enabled Change Settings Auto Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device Configuration options Auto IO 3F8h 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...

Page 108: ...n options Disabled Enabled Console Redirection Settings This item becomes configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer which the user is using will exchange data Both computers should have the same or compatible settings The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to Enabled ...

Page 109: ...1 s in the data bits is even Odd parity bit is 0 if num of 1 s in the data bits is odd Mark parity bit is always 1 Space parity bit is always 0 Stop Bits 1 Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet A start bit indicates the beginning The standard setting is 1 stop bit Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit Configuration options 1 2 Flow Control Hardware RTS CTS F...

Page 110: ...rection After BIOS POST Always Enable This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection Configuration options Always Enable Bootloader Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Serial Redirection Port COM1 Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages Configuration options COM1 COM2 Serial Port for Out of B...

Page 111: ...figuration options 9600 19200 57600 115200 Flow Control None Allows you to set the flow control to prevent data loss from buffer overflow Configuration options None Hardware RTS CTS Software Xon Xoff 5 5 6 Onboard LAN Onboard I350 LAN Configuration Intel LAN1 Enable Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you...

Page 112: ...figure 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 system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State P...

Page 113: ...ou to select the VGA 4G decode behavior Configuration options Auto Above_4G LAN Device 4G Decode Above_4G Allows you to select the LAN Device 4G decode behavior Configuration options Below_4G Above_4G SR IOV Support Enabled This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled PCI Express Settings P...

Page 114: ...s PCI Express Device Link Register Settings ASPM Support Disabled This option allows you to set the ASPM level Force L0s Force all links to L0s State Auto BIOS auto configure Disabled Disables ASPM Enabling ASPM may cause some PCI E devices to fail Extended Synch Disabled This option allows the generation of Extended Synchronization patterns when set to Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabl...

Page 115: ... initiates Atomic0p Requests only if Bus Master Enable bit is in the Command Register Set Configuration options Disabled Enabled Atomic0p Egress Blocking Disabled If supported by hardware and set to Enabled outbound Atomic0p Requests via Egress Ports will be blocked Configuration options Disabled Enabled IDO Request Enable Disabled If supported by hardware and set to Enabled this permits setting t...

Page 116: ...ce SOS Disabled If supported by hardware and set to Enabled this will force LTSSM to send SKP Ordered Sets between sequences when sending Compliance Pattern or Modified Compliance Pattern Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hardware Autonomous Width Enabled If supported by hardware and set to Disabled this will disable the hardware s ability to change link width except for width size reduction ...

Page 117: ...v4 HTTP Boot Support If disabled Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created Configuration options Disable Enable Ipv6 PXE Support Disabled Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support If disabled Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created Configuration options Disable Enable Ipv6 HTTP Support Disabled Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support If disabled Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created ...

Page 118: ...cuted above 1MB 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 option allows you to control the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM Immediate Execute the trap right away Legacy only Execute the trap during legacy boot Boot Option filter Legacy only This option allows yo...

Page 119: ...detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support Configuration options Disabled Enabled Mass Storage Devices Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected Configuration options Auto Floppy F...

Page 120: ...n menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings Take caution when changing the settings of the Platform Configuration menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction PCH Devices Board Capability DeepSx SUS_PWR_DN_ACK Send DeepSx Show DeepSx Policies 5 6 1 PCH Configuration ...

Page 121: ...configure the PCH DMI ASPM Configuration options Platform POR ASPM L1 Disabled PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set SATA Controller to Enabled Configure SATA as AHCI Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive C...

Page 122: ...USB Precondition Disabled Allows you to enable or disable precondition work on USB host controller and root ports for faster enumeration Configuration options Disabled Enabled XHCI Manual Mode Disabled This option is used by validation Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following items appear only when the XHCI Manual Mode is set to Enabled Trunk Clock Gating BTCG Enabled Allows you to ena...

Page 123: ...disable SMM BIOS Write Protect Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCI Auto Detect Enable Disabled When enabled it detects DCI being connected during BIOS POST time and enables DCI Configuration options Disabled Enabled 5 6 2 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video Offboard Device Allows you to select the video type Configuration options Onboard Device Offboard Device PMTT ACPI Table Disabled ...

Page 124: ... page Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys 5 6 4 Runtime Error Logging Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system System Errors Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable System Errors Configuration options Disabled Enabled Whea Settings Whea Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or di...

Page 125: ...ton Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys Hyper threading ALL Enabled This item allows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical processors allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously Configuration ...

Page 126: ...isabled Enabled Adjacent Cache Prefetch Enabled This Item allows you to turn on off prefetching of adjacent cache lines Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCU Streamer Prefetcher Enabled This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetcher of next L1 data line Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCU IP Prefetcher Enabled This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetch of next L1 line bas...

Page 127: ...abled 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 item allows for selecting the UPI link frequency Configuration options Auto 9 6 GB s 10 4 GB s Use Per Link S...

Page 128: ...Auto LLC dead line alloc Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto 5 7 4 Memory Configuration Enforce POR Auto Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming Configuration options Auto POR Disabled Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to select the memory frequency setting Configuration options Auto 2133 2400 2666 Data Scrambling for DDR4 Auto Allows you to...

Page 129: ...to 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 memory in system to be mirrored consequently reducing the memory capacity by half Enabling Mirror mode will disable XPT Prefetch Configuration options Disabled Mirror Mode 1LM Mirror Mode 2LM UEFI ARM Mirror Disab...

Page 130: ...ws you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Configuration options Disabled Enabled IIO PCIE Express Global Options PCI E ASPM Support Global 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 Configura...

Page 131: ... Hardware P States Native Mode Allows you 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 Enabled CPU C6 Report Auto Allows you to select CPU C6 Report Configuration...

Page 132: ...rformance Tuning to BIOS Controls EPB ENERGY_PERF_BIAS_CFG Mode Balanced Performance Configuration options Performance Balanced Performance Balanced Power Power Dynamic Loadline Switch Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Workload Configuration UMA This option allows optimization for the workload characterization Configuration options UMA NUMA Averaging Time Window 17 This option is used...

Page 133: ...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 5 8 2 View Smbios Event Log Press Enter to view all smbios event logs 5 8 Event Logs menu 5 8 1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press Enter to change the Smbios Event Log configuration All values changed here do not take effect unt...

Page 134: ...d The following items are configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to Enabled OS Wtd Timer Timeout 10 minutes Allows you to configure the length for the OS Boot Watchdog Timer Configuration options 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes OS Wtd Timer Policy Reset This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch Timer expires Configuration optio...

Page 135: ... second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys 5 9 1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted Erase SEL No Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL Configuration options No Yes On next reset Yes On every reset When SEL is Full Do Nothing Al...

Page 136: ...namicBmcNonDhcp Configure IPV6 support DM_LAN1 Shared LAN IPV6 Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable LAN1 IPV6 Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled Config Address source Previous State This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically by BIOS or BMC Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase Configuration ...

Page 137: ...m the Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear th...

Page 138: ...sword box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear a user password 1 Select the Clear User Password item and press Enter 2 Select Yes from the Warning message window then press Enter Secure Boot This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings Attempt Secure Boot Disabled Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enr...

Page 139: ...item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Enroll Efi Image This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode Save All Secure Boot Variables This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables Select Yes if you want to save all secure boot variables otherwise select No Platform Key PK Configuratio...

Page 140: ...ou to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds Configuration options 1 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS...

Page 141: ...ou press Enter Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details 5 13 Save Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items Discard Changes and Exit Exit System setup without saving any changes Save Changes and Reset Exit System setup after saving the changes Restore Defaults Restore load default values for all the setup options Pressing Esc does not im...

Page 142: ...at appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Select an item to start booting from the selected device Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices ...

Page 143: ...6 RAID Configuration Chapter 6 RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities ...

Page 144: ... entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity redundancy data having to be calculated and written With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard di...

Page 145: ... set using the utilities embedded in each RAID controller For example use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel C621 chipset Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility 6 1 2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configura...

Page 146: ...ology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility 1 Turn on the system 2 During POST press Ctrl I to display the utility main menu Before you proceed ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives and have set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Select Intel R Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM 3 6 0 1023 Copyright C 2003 12 Intel Corporation ...

Page 147: ... are done ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Change Intel R Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM 3 6 0 1023 Copyright C 2003 12 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved CREATE VOLUME MENU HELP Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Syne Create Volume Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Volume0 RAID0 Strips Select Disks 128KB 0 0 GB N A ...

Page 148: ...gher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 In the Capacity field item key in the RAID volume capacity that you want to use and press Enter The default value field indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 Press Enter to start creating the RAID volume 9 From the following warning message press Y to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or ...

Page 149: ...to the utility main menu or press N to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu ESC Previous Menu Select Intel R Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM 3 6 0 1023 Copyright C 2003 12 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved DELETE VOLUME MENU HELP Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes DEL Delete Volume Nam...

Page 150: ...ace A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive Press Enter when you are done 3 Press Y in the confirmation window to reset the drive s or press N to return to the utility main menu Port Drive Model Serial Size Status 0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279 3GB Member Disk 1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279 3GB Member Disk Select the disks that should be reset Resetting RAID disk w...

Page 151: ... Hard Disk available the utility will prompt you to rebuild the RAID Press the up down arrow keys to select the destination disk then Press Enter to start the rebuilding process or press ESC to exit 6 2 4 Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility To exit the utility 1 From the utility main menu select 4 Exit then press Enter 2 Press Y to exit or press N to retur...

Page 152: ...ded during POST You may replace the disk drive and rebuild the RAID array To rebuild the RAID with a new hard disk 1 Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same specification into the same SATA Port Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk 2 Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non RAID dis...

Page 153: ...y in the BIOS Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk 1 Reboot the system and press Del to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST 2 Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority 3 Use up down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press Enter See the Boot menu section of Chapter 5 for more details 4 From the Exit menu select Save Changes Exit then press E...

Page 154: ...on the system and go to the windows desktop 2 Click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise icon to display the main menu Your storage system is configured for data protection increased performance and optimal data storage capacity You can create additional volumes to further optimize your storage system To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating s...

Page 155: ...e type 2 Click Next 3 Enter a name for the RAID set then select the array disks 4 Select Volume Size tab you can drag the bar to decide the volume size 5 Click Next If you do not want to keep the 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 ...

Page 156: ... 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 partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties ...

Page 157: ...size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 3 You can change the Name Select the new volume type and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed 4 Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array for RAID 0 10 and 5 only and click OK The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB The following...

Page 158: ... 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 field you want to delete 3 Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu or click No to return to the main menu 2 Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field The following screen appears ...

Page 159: ...nces Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information warning or errors here E Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e mail of the following events Storage system information Storage system warnings Storage system errors ...

Page 160: ...6 18 Chapter 6 RAID Configuration ...

Page 161: ...7 Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components Chapter 7 Driver Installation ...

Page 162: ...SB flash drive To copy the RAID driver to a USB flash drive in Windows environment 1 Place the motherboard support DVD in the optical drive 2 Connect a USB flash drive to 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 copy the RAID driver folder to the USB flash drive 7 1 2 Installing the RAID controller dr...

Page 163: ...e optical drive installed in your system eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive Or you may connect a USB 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 ...

Page 164: ...oading 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 ...

Page 165: ...D 1 The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website www asus com for the latest updates on software and utilities 2 The support DVD is supported on Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016 The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers management applications and utilities that you can install to maximize the fea...

Page 166: ...vailable device drivers if the system detects 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 3 1 Drivers menu tab ...

Page 167: ...entary user guides 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 ...

Page 168: ...ter and then log on with Administrator privileges 2 Insert the motherboard system support DVD into the optical drive The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the support DVD 3 C...

Page 169: ... G4 7 9 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 ...

Page 170: ...og on with Administrator privileges 2 Insert the motherboard system support DVD into the optical drive The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the support DVD 3 Click the ASPEE...

Page 171: ...ASUS ESC8000 G4 7 11 6 Click Finish to complete the installation 5 Click Install to start the installation process ...

Page 172: ...ology enterprise 5 0 utility on a Windows operating system To install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5 0 utility 1 Restart the computer and then log on with Administrator privileges 2 Insert the motherboard system support DVD into the optical drive and navigate to the Utilities menu 3 Click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise to begin installation 4 The Intel Rapid Storage...

Page 173: ...SUS ESC8000 G4 7 13 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 ...

Page 174: ...hapter 7 Driver Installation 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 ...

Page 175: ...1 ASUS ESC8000 G4 Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard Appendix ...

Page 176: ...2 Appendix Z11PG D24 block diagram Single Root Z11PG D24 block diagram Dual Root ...

Page 177: ...dvanced menu 3 Select System Topology and press Enter then select Single Root or Dual Root to change your System PCI E Topology 2 Navigate to the Settings function then select System Topology Changing the system PCI E topology through the ASMB9 iKVM Web based user interface 1 Log in to the ASMB9 iKVM utility Refer to the user manual that came with your ASMB9 management card for the steps on settin...

Page 178: ...4 Appendix 3 Select Single Root or Dual Root to change your System PCI E Topology then click Save 4 Navigate to the Power Control function select Hard Reset then click Perform Action to complete ...

Page 179: ...ization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 ...

Page 180: ...ion 79 CSM initialization 7A 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 90 Boot Device Selection BDS phase is started 91 Driver connecting is started 92 PCI Bus initialization is started 93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization 94 PCI Bus Enumeration 95 PCI Bus Request Resources 96 PCI Bus Assign Resources 97 Console Output devices connect 98 Console input devices connect 99 Super IO Initialization...

Page 181: ... not available D4 PCI resource allocation error Out of Resources D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM D6 No Console Output Devices are found D7 No Console Input Devices are found D8 Invalid password D9 Error loading Boot Option LoadImage returned error DA Boot Option is failed StartImage returned error DB Flash update is failed DC Reset protocol is not available ACPI ASL Checkpoints under OS Code Des...

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