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... holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-8 2.3.2 Installing the CPU backplate 2-10 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.4.1 Overview 2-12 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-12 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-14 2.5.2 PCI Express slots 2-14 2.6 M.2 sockets 2-15 2.7 Jumpers...2-16 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-19 2.9 Connectors 2-21 2.9.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 2.9.2 Internal connectors 2-23 iii
... holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-8 2.3.2 Installing the CPU backplate 2-10 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.4.1 Overview 2-12 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-12 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-14 2.5.2 PCI Express slots 2-14 2.6 M.2 sockets 2-15 2.7 Jumpers...2-16 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-19 2.9 Connectors 2-21 2.9.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 2.9.2 Internal connectors 2-23 iii
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... BIOS 3 utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-4 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-5 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-5 4.3 Main menu 4-7 4.4 Performance Tuning menu 4-8 4.5 Advanced menu 4-9 4.5.1 CPU Configuration 4-10 4.5.2 Power & Performance 4-12 4.5.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration 4-14 4.5.4 PCH Configuration 4-15 4.5.5 Server ME Configuration 4-16 4.5.6 System Event Log 4-17 4.5.7 Trusted Computing 4-18 4.5.8 Redfish Host Interface Settings 4-19 4.5.9 Onboard LAN Configuration 4-20 4.5.10 UEFI Variables Protection 4-21 4.5.11 Serial Port...
... BIOS 3 utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-4 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-5 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-5 4.3 Main menu 4-7 4.4 Performance Tuning menu 4-8 4.5 Advanced menu 4-9 4.5.1 CPU Configuration 4-10 4.5.2 Power & Performance 4-12 4.5.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration 4-14 4.5.4 PCH Configuration 4-15 4.5.5 Server ME Configuration 4-16 4.5.6 System Event Log 4-17 4.5.7 Trusted Computing 4-18 4.5.8 Redfish Host Interface Settings 4-19 4.5.9 Onboard LAN Configuration 4-20 4.5.10 UEFI Variables Protection 4-21 4.5.11 Serial Port...
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...in BIOS 5-3 5.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set 5-6 5.3 I ntel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-7 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set 5-8 5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-10 5.3.3 Deleting a volume 5-11 5.3.4 Preferences 5-12 Chapter 6: Driver Installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-2 6.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive 6-2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-2 6.2 Running the Support DVD 6-5 Appendix Block diagram...A-2 Q-Code table...A-3 Notices ...A-5 Service and...
...in BIOS 5-3 5.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set 5-6 5.3 I ntel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-7 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set 5-8 5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-10 5.3.3 Deleting a volume 5-11 5.3.4 Preferences 5-12 Chapter 6: Driver Installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-2 6.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive 6-2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-2 6.2 Running the Support DVD 6-5 Appendix Block diagram...A-2 Q-Code table...A-3 Notices ...A-5 Service and...
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... above is higher than an acceptable value from the customer, ASUS can provide a boundary condition with raw power for reference Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix If the LFM estimate is based on a 8.3W of Band remote management P13R-I /O connectors Management solution Monitoring Environment TPM header PSU connector USB connector/ header Fan header Chassis intrusion Front LAN LED Serial port header M.2 connector External USB port VGA port RJ-45 Software Out of PCH TDP...
... above is higher than an acceptable value from the customer, ASUS can provide a boundary condition with raw power for reference Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix If the LFM estimate is based on a 8.3W of Band remote management P13R-I /O connectors Management solution Monitoring Environment TPM header PSU connector USB connector/ header Fan header Chassis intrusion Front LAN LED Serial port header M.2 connector External USB port VGA port RJ-45 Software Out of PCH TDP...
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... III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III 6 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C262 chipset. The onboard Intel® I210-AT2 Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed technology The ASUS Fan Speed technology intelligently adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading...
... III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III 6 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C262 chipset. The onboard Intel® I210-AT2 Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed technology The ASUS Fan Speed technology intelligently adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading...
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... the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to unplug the chassis power cord before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Failure to...
... the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to unplug the chassis power cord before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Failure to...
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... this utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using this motherboard. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive that allows you to one USB port on the system. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. Doing so would cause system boot failure! 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to download the latest BIOS file...
... this utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using this motherboard. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive that allows you to one USB port on the system. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. Doing so would cause system boot failure! 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to download the latest BIOS file...
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... Volume Information P13R-I BIOS Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to use a DOS‑based utility. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Press . Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to load the BIOS default settings. 4-3 Before you to update the BIOS without...
... Volume Information P13R-I BIOS Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to use a DOS‑based utility. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Press . Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to load the BIOS default settings. 4-3 Before you to update the BIOS without...
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... firmware chip on the system chassis. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to use as possible. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
... firmware chip on the system chassis. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to use as possible. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
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... [Default] or [By Benchmark]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when Optimized Performance Setting is set Core Optimizer to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. CPU Max frequency [XXXX] The default value for different kinds of the CPU installed and may vary between different CPUs. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you have changed back to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] Optimize for this option will reset some BIOS settings...
... [Default] or [By Benchmark]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when Optimized Performance Setting is set Core Optimizer to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. CPU Max frequency [XXXX] The default value for different kinds of the CPU installed and may vary between different CPUs. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you have changed back to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] Optimize for this option will reset some BIOS settings...
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AVX [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Hyper-Threading [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIST [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AES [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel Trusted Execution Technology [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-11
AVX [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Hyper-Threading [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIST [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AES [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel Trusted Execution Technology [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-11
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... second [115200] Selects serial port transmission speed. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] 4-23 Communication with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Hardware flow control uses two wires to stop signals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode [Disabled] With this mode enabled only text will be sent to send start the flow. When sending...
... second [115200] Selects serial port transmission speed. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] 4-23 Communication with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Hardware flow control uses two wires to stop signals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode [Disabled] With this mode enabled only text will be sent to send start the flow. When sending...
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Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 4-24 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are only available when Console Redirection EMS is set to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2 (Disabled)] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Microsoft Windows Emergency...
Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 4-24 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are only available when Console Redirection EMS is set to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2 (Disabled)] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Microsoft Windows Emergency...
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MECI [60] Allows you to set the Multiple Event Count Increment. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Log System Boot Event [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MECI [1] Allows you to set the Multiple Event Time Window. Log EFI Status Code [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.9.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to a full Smbios Event Log. When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Choose...
MECI [60] Allows you to set the Multiple Event Count Increment. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Log System Boot Event [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MECI [1] Allows you to set the Multiple Event Time Window. Log EFI Status Code [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.9.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to a full Smbios Event Log. When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Choose...
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... data access and storage. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in 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 drive. 5-2 RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If you want to boot...
... data access and storage. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in 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 drive. 5-2 RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If you want to boot...
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... hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by the chipset. For optimal performance, install identical drives of each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set configuration. Connect a SATA signal cable to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Connect a SATA power cable...
... hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by the chipset. For optimal performance, install identical drives of each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set configuration. Connect a SATA signal cable to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Connect a SATA power cable...
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5.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS This feature allows you to the BIOS Setup chapter for details on CPU menu. Refer to do CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. 1. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) VROC SATA Controller then press to display the Intel® Virtual Raid on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5-4 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2.
5.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS This feature allows you to the BIOS Setup chapter for details on CPU menu. Refer to do CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. 1. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) VROC SATA Controller then press to display the Intel® Virtual Raid on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5-4 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2.
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... the files from a USB flash drive. When prompted to browse the contents of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). 6-2 Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB flash drive. 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows® Server 2012 R2, 2016, or 2019 OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server OS: 1. You can load the RAID driver from the support DVD to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. Place the motherboard support DVD in the optical drive. 2. Connect a USB flash drive...
... the files from a USB flash drive. When prompted to browse the contents of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). 6-2 Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB flash drive. 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows® Server 2012 R2, 2016, or 2019 OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server OS: 1. You can load the RAID driver from the support DVD to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. Place the motherboard support DVD in the optical drive. 2. Connect a USB flash drive...
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When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Select the drive to continue. 6-4 Follow the onscreen instructions to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. 7.
When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Select the drive to continue. 6-4 Follow the onscreen instructions to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. 7.
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... ready to boot DXE, Legacy boot DXE, Exit boot services DXE, Set address map start DXE, PCI initial DXE, PCI check resource DXE, PCI assign resource DXE, Connect Console Out devices. (ex. Keyboard/Mouse) DXE, Super IO initial DXE, USB initial DXE, SATA initial DXE, SCSI initial DXE, BIOS Setup verifying password DXE, BIOS Setup start DXE, BIOS Setup wait for DXE DXE, core start DXE, NVRAM initial DXE, South bridge initial DXE, CPU initial DXE...
... ready to boot DXE, Legacy boot DXE, Exit boot services DXE, Set address map start DXE, PCI initial DXE, PCI check resource DXE, PCI assign resource DXE, Connect Console Out devices. (ex. Keyboard/Mouse) DXE, Super IO initial DXE, USB initial DXE, SATA initial DXE, SCSI initial DXE, BIOS Setup verifying password DXE, BIOS Setup start DXE, BIOS Setup wait for DXE DXE, core start DXE, NVRAM initial DXE, South bridge initial DXE, CPU initial DXE...