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... Front panel LEDs 1-7 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs 1-8 1.7.3 HDD status LEDs 1-9 1.7.4 Q-Code/Port 80 status LEDs 1-10 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Air duct 2-4 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink 2-5 2.3 System memory 2-9 2.3.1 Overview 2-9 2.3.2 Memory Configurations 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 2-11 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM 2-12 2.4 Storage devices 2-13 2.4.1 To install a 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device..... 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card...
... Front panel LEDs 1-7 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs 1-8 1.7.3 HDD status LEDs 1-9 1.7.4 Q-Code/Port 80 status LEDs 1-10 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 2.1 Chassis cover 2-2 2.1.1 Air duct 2-4 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink 2-5 2.3 System memory 2-9 2.3.1 Overview 2-9 2.3.2 Memory Configurations 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 2-11 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM 2-12 2.4 Storage devices 2-13 2.4.1 To install a 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device..... 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card...
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... all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Heavy System CAUTION! If any damage is detected, contact your dealer. Restricted Access Location This product is intended for installation only in a Computer Room where: • Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been instructed about...
... all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Heavy System CAUTION! If any damage is detected, contact your dealer. Restricted Access Location This product is intended for installation only in a Computer Room where: • Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been instructed about...
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... following parts: 1. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 6: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 3: Installation Options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup...
... following parts: 1. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 6: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 3: Installation Options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup...
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... additional information to select. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites provide updated information for more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Visit https://www.asus.com for all ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions To ensure that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed...
... additional information to select. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites provide updated information for more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Visit https://www.asus.com for all ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions To ensure that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed...
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... 1 x Power Switch/LED 1 x Location Switch/LED 1 x HDD LED 1 x Message LED Switch/LED 1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED 2 x LAN LED Rear : 1 x Power switch/LED 1 x Location LED 1 x Message LED OS Support 1 x HDD Access LED Windows® Server 2019 Windows® Server 2022 RedHat® SuSE® Ubuntu Vmware * Please find the latest OS support from https://www.asus.com/ event/Server/OS_support_list/OS.html Management Out of Band Remote Hardware Solution Software ASMB10-iKVM (on-board) ASUS Control Center Dimension 800mm x 440mm x 88mm (2U) 31.50" x 17.22" x 3.46" Net Weight Kg (CPU...
... 1 x Power Switch/LED 1 x Location Switch/LED 1 x HDD LED 1 x Message LED Switch/LED 1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED 2 x LAN LED Rear : 1 x Power switch/LED 1 x Location LED 1 x Message LED OS Support 1 x HDD Access LED Windows® Server 2019 Windows® Server 2022 RedHat® SuSE® Ubuntu Vmware * Please find the latest OS support from https://www.asus.com/ event/Server/OS_support_list/OS.html Management Out of Band Remote Hardware Solution Software ASMB10-iKVM (on-board) ASUS Control Center Dimension 800mm x 440mm x 88mm (2U) 31.50" x 17.22" x 3.46" Net Weight Kg (CPU...
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... SB DEVICES Initialization ACPI Module Initialization CSM Initialization CPU PM Structure Initialization CPU PM CSR programming CPU PM MSR programming CPU PM PSTATE transition CPU PM driver exit CPU PM On ready to the Q-Code table of your system. Refer to boot event (continued on the next page) 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.7.4 Q-Code/Port 80 status LEDs The Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit display that shows the status of this user guide for...
... SB DEVICES Initialization ACPI Module Initialization CSM Initialization CPU PM Structure Initialization CPU PM CSR programming CPU PM MSR programming CPU PM PSTATE transition CPU PM driver exit CPU PM On ready to the Q-Code table of your system. Refer to boot event (continued on the next page) 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.7.4 Q-Code/Port 80 status LEDs The Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit display that shows the status of this user guide for...
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... for proper heat dissipation. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 2. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 2 1 To remove the front chassis cover: 1. Press the cover latches down , then slide the chassis cover towards the front to disengage it from the chassis. 2 1 A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before turning on both sides of the middle chassis cover. 2. ASUS ESC4000-E10S 2-3
... for proper heat dissipation. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 2. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 2 1 To remove the front chassis cover: 1. Press the cover latches down , then slide the chassis cover towards the front to disengage it from the chassis. 2 1 A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before turning on both sides of the middle chassis cover. 2. ASUS ESC4000-E10S 2-3
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... using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for 1 CPU Configuration 1 CPU Configuration A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1 1 DIMM • 2 DIMMs • • 4 DIMMs • • • • 6 DIMMs • • • • • • 8 DIMMs • • • • • • • • ASUS ESC4000-E10S 2-9 The figure illustrates the location of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with sixteen (16) Double Data...
... using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for 1 CPU Configuration 1 CPU Configuration A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1 1 DIMM • 2 DIMMs • • 4 DIMMs • • • • 6 DIMMs • • • • • • 8 DIMMs • • • • • • • • ASUS ESC4000-E10S 2-9 The figure illustrates the location of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with sixteen (16) Double Data...
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...and to 4 x NVMe/SAS/SATA + 4 x SAS/SATA). ASUS ESC4000-E10S 2 1 2-13 2.4 Storage devices The system supports eight (8) 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices (up to partially eject the tray from the bay. The storage device installed on the storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS/NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 Storage device bay 1 and 2 (default NVMe) Storage device bays 5 to 8 Storage device bay 3 and 4 (optional NVMe) • The default storage device bays to install NVMe drives are storage device bays 1 and 2. •...
...and to 4 x NVMe/SAS/SATA + 4 x SAS/SATA). ASUS ESC4000-E10S 2 1 2-13 2.4 Storage devices The system supports eight (8) 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices (up to partially eject the tray from the bay. The storage device installed on the storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS/NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 Storage device bay 1 and 2 (default NVMe) Storage device bays 5 to 8 Storage device bay 3 and 4 (optional NVMe) • The default storage device bays to install NVMe drives are storage device bays 1 and 2. •...
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2.5.7 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. ASUS ESC4000-E10S 2-27 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15...
2.5.7 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. ASUS ESC4000-E10S 2-27 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15...
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.... The default setting is used for the front USB panel by a jumper cap to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for chassis with USB 2.0. (SLIMUSB1 connector is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by default). 4. You can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.2 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors (SLIMUSB1) Connect a compatible USB module cable to the SLIMUSB1 connector, and then install the module to record a chassis intrusion event.
.... The default setting is used for the front USB panel by a jumper cap to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for chassis with USB 2.0. (SLIMUSB1 connector is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by default). 4. You can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.2 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors (SLIMUSB1) Connect a compatible USB module cable to the SLIMUSB1 connector, and then install the module to record a chassis intrusion event.
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... Key Support for error detection. [None] None [Even] Parity bit is 0 if the num of 1's in the data bits is odd. [Mark] Parity bit is always 1. [Space] Parity bit is 0 if num of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resolution 100x31 [Enabled] This allows you to send start the flow. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Putty Keypad [VT100] This allows you to set the number of a serial data packet. (A start bit...
... Key Support for error detection. [None] None [Even] Parity bit is 0 if the num of 1's in the data bits is odd. [Mark] Parity bit is always 1. [Space] Parity bit is 0 if num of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resolution 100x31 [Enabled] This allows you to send start the flow. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Putty Keypad [VT100] This allows you to set the number of a serial data packet. (A start bit...
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... Channel, and Device Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Use This Device is set basic properties of the control, reflects the current Logical Device state. New settings will be reflected no this Logical Device. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA;] [IO=2E8h; Possible: [Use Automatic Settings] Allows the user to view and set to enable or disable this setup page after you...
... Channel, and Device Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Use This Device is set basic properties of the control, reflects the current Logical Device state. New settings will be reflected no this Logical Device. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA;] [IO=2E8h; Possible: [Use Automatic Settings] Allows the user to view and set to enable or disable this setup page after you...
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... enable or disable Legacy USB device support. [Enabled] Enables legacy USB support. [Disabled] Keep USB devices available only for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Optical drives are connected. The XHCI ownership change should be enabled for the complete keyboard legacy support for EFI applications. [Auto] Disables legacy support if no USB devices are emulated as [CDROM], drives with no media will be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port...
... enable or disable Legacy USB device support. [Enabled] Enables legacy USB support. [Disabled] Keep USB devices available only for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Optical drives are connected. The XHCI ownership change should be enabled for the complete keyboard legacy support for EFI applications. [Auto] Disables legacy support if no USB devices are emulated as [CDROM], drives with no media will be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port...
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... OS require HDD handles to be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow GA20 disabling; Network devices will run the selected type during legacy boot. [Auto] Auto HDD Connection Order [Adjust] Allows you to select the HDD Connection Order. 5.4.12 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Support. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on drive 80h. Interrupt...
... OS require HDD handles to be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow GA20 disabling; Network devices will run the selected type during legacy boot. [Auto] Auto HDD Connection Order [Adjust] Allows you to select the HDD Connection Order. 5.4.12 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch CSM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Support. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on drive 80h. Interrupt...
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... State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configure SATA as [AHCI] Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA Controller [Enable] Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS Guard Platform Protection Technology. Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID] SATA Port 0-7 Hot Plug [Disable] Allows you to designate sSATA port 0-5 as hot pluggable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000-E10S...
... State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configure SATA as [AHCI] Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA Controller [Enable] Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS Guard Platform Protection Technology. Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID] SATA Port 0-7 Hot Plug [Disable] Allows you to designate sSATA port 0-5 as hot pluggable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000-E10S...
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... is set to [Enable]. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] UPI Error Enabling SMI UPI Lane Failover [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea Log Memory Error. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS ESC4000-E10S 5-27 Whea Log Memory Error [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea Log PCI Error. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Whea Settings Whea Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable SMI when clock/data failover is set . Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Whea Log PCI Error [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea Log Processor...
... is set to [Enable]. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] UPI Error Enabling SMI UPI Lane Failover [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea Log Memory Error. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS ESC4000-E10S 5-27 Whea Log Memory Error [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea Log PCI Error. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Whea Settings Whea Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable SMI when clock/data failover is set . Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Whea Log PCI Error [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable Whea Log Processor...
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.... Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Fatal Error Enable [Enable] Enable & escalate fatal errors to enable or disable Clear IIO Error Registers. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS ESC4000-E10S 5-29 IIO Error Enabling IIO/PCH Global Error Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable 2LM correctable error logging in m2mem. Configuration options: [UCNA] 2LM Correctable Error Logging in m2mem [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable latch first corrected error in KTI [Enable] Allows you to [Enable]. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Error Control Setting...
.... Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Fatal Error Enable [Enable] Enable & escalate fatal errors to enable or disable Clear IIO Error Registers. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS ESC4000-E10S 5-29 IIO Error Enabling IIO/PCH Global Error Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable 2LM correctable error logging in m2mem. Configuration options: [UCNA] 2LM Correctable Error Logging in m2mem [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable latch first corrected error in KTI [Enable] Allows you to [Enable]. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Error Control Setting...
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... 5: BIOS Setup AppDirect cache [Disabled] Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation for the memory region. The following item appears only when eADR Support is set to [2LM]. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] The following item appears only when Volatile Memory Mode is set the Correctable Error Threshold (0x01 - 0x7fff) used for sparing, and leaky bucket. 5.6.4 IIO Configuration Socket0 Configuration IOU0 (IIO PCie Port 1) [x16] Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation...
... 5: BIOS Setup AppDirect cache [Disabled] Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation for the memory region. The following item appears only when eADR Support is set to [2LM]. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] [Auto] The following item appears only when Volatile Memory Mode is set the Correctable Error Threshold (0x01 - 0x7fff) used for sparing, and leaky bucket. 5.6.4 IIO Configuration Socket0 Configuration IOU0 (IIO PCie Port 1) [x16] Allows you to select PCIe port Bifurcation...
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... available only when OS Watchdog Timer is disabled. Configuration options: [1] - [30] ASUS ESC4000-E10S 5-59 OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10] Allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC. BMC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enter a value between 1 to 30 minutes for OS Boot Watchdog Timer Expiration. 5.8 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off...
... available only when OS Watchdog Timer is disabled. Configuration options: [1] - [30] ASUS ESC4000-E10S 5-59 OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10] Allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC. BMC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enter a value between 1 to 30 minutes for OS Boot Watchdog Timer Expiration. 5.8 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off...