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... guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 3: Installation Options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 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 5: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install...
... guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 3: Installation Options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 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 5: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install...
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... to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ix ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to complete a task. Visit https://www.asus.com for all ASUS hardware and software products. Italics Used to...
... to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ix ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to complete a task. Visit https://www.asus.com for all ASUS hardware and software products. Italics Used to...
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... at x8 link *** Installing GPU cards will occupy expansion slots M.2 2 x M.2 (Up to 22110) (CPU2) (Support SATA/PCIe M.2) Micro SD Card Slot 1 Proprietary Slot 1 1 x PCIe Gen4 x8 (for PIKE card only) Proprietary Slot 2 4 x 1Gb RJ45 Lan Module Card or 2 x 10Gb RJ45 Lan Module Card SATA Controller Disk Controller SAS Controller 8 x SATA3 6Gb/s ports 2 x M.2 connectors (SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen4 x4 link) Optional: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12Gb/s HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW 12Gb/s RAID card Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-16i (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E...
... at x8 link *** Installing GPU cards will occupy expansion slots M.2 2 x M.2 (Up to 22110) (CPU2) (Support SATA/PCIe M.2) Micro SD Card Slot 1 Proprietary Slot 1 1 x PCIe Gen4 x8 (for PIKE card only) Proprietary Slot 2 4 x 1Gb RJ45 Lan Module Card or 2 x 10Gb RJ45 Lan Module Card SATA Controller Disk Controller SAS Controller 8 x SATA3 6Gb/s ports 2 x M.2 connectors (SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen4 x4 link) Optional: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12Gb/s HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW 12Gb/s RAID card Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-16i (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E...
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ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E 1-5 Model Name Security Options OS Support RS720A-E11-RS12E TPM-SPI PFR Windows® Server 2019 RedHat® Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server CentOS Ubuntu VMware * Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Hardware Regulatory Compliance Dimension Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & storage device not included) Gross Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & storage device not included, packing included) Power Supply (different configuration by region) Environment ASUS Control Center...
ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E 1-5 Model Name Security Options OS Support RS720A-E11-RS12E TPM-SPI PFR Windows® Server 2019 RedHat® Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server CentOS Ubuntu VMware * Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Hardware Regulatory Compliance Dimension Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & storage device not included) Gross Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & storage device not included, packing included) Power Supply (different configuration by region) Environment ASUS Control Center...
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System fans 6. SATA/SAS back panel 7. Please remove the protection film before shipping. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 3. 2 x 2.5" storage device trays 4. Standard model with rear bay 1. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to the front cover before turning on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. A protection film is pre-attached to any of the USB ports on the system for proper heat dissipation. Front panel (hidden) 8. 12 x 2.5"/3.5" storage device trays The barebone server does not...
System fans 6. SATA/SAS back panel 7. Please remove the protection film before shipping. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 3. 2 x 2.5" storage device trays 4. Standard model with rear bay 1. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to the front cover before turning on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. A protection film is pre-attached to any of the USB ports on the system for proper heat dissipation. Front panel (hidden) 8. 12 x 2.5"/3.5" storage device trays The barebone server does not...
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1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Intel® I350-AM4 1G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Intel® X710-AT2 Gigabit 10G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps / 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 10 Gbps connection ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E 1-13
1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Intel® I350-AM4 1G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Intel® X710-AT2 Gigabit 10G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps / 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 10 Gbps connection ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E 1-13
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... option used in case where not supported Fuse info on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E 1-15 Action PSP Boot PHASE POST CODE 0x20 0x21 0x22 0x23 0x24 0x25 0x26 0x27 0x28 0x29 0x2A 0x2B 0x2C 0x2D 0x2E PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) 0x2F 0x30 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x38 0x39 0x3A 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 0x3E 0x3F TYPE Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error...
... option used in case where not supported Fuse info on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E 1-15 Action PSP Boot PHASE POST CODE 0x20 0x21 0x22 0x23 0x24 0x25 0x26 0x27 0x28 0x29 0x2A 0x2B 0x2C 0x2D 0x2E PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) 0x2F 0x30 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x38 0x39 0x3A 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 0x3E 0x3F TYPE Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error...
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... transactions Unable to kill current transaction on host One of: Illegal command An SMBus transaction collision detected Transaction failed to be started or processed by host An unsolicited SMBus interrupt was received An attempt to send an unsupported PSP-SMU message was made An error/data corruption detected on the next page) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Action PSP Boot PHASE POST CODE...
... transactions Unable to kill current transaction on host One of: Illegal command An SMBus transaction collision detected Transaction failed to be started or processed by host An unsolicited SMBus interrupt was received An attempt to send an unsupported PSP-SMU message was made An error/data corruption detected on the next page) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Action PSP Boot PHASE POST CODE...
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... Correct fuse bits for DIAG_BL loading not set The UmcProgramKeys() function was not called by AGESA Unconditional Unlock based on serial numbers failure Syshub register programming mismatch during readback Family ID in MP0_SFUSE_SEC[7:3] not correct An operation was made An error/data corruption detected on response from SMU for sent msg MCM Steady-state unit test failed S3 Enter failed AGESA BL...
... Correct fuse bits for DIAG_BL loading not set The UmcProgramKeys() function was not called by AGESA Unconditional Unlock based on serial numbers failure Syshub register programming mismatch during readback Family ID in MP0_SFUSE_SEC[7:3] not correct An operation was made An error/data corruption detected on response from SMU for sent msg MCM Steady-state unit test failed S3 Enter failed AGESA BL...
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... maximum allowable error post code (continued on slave dies Agesa error injection failure Uncorrectable TWIX error detected Error programming the TWIX PCS registers Error setting TWIX PCS threshold value SW CCP queue is full, cannot add more entries CCP command description syntax error detected from wrapped Knoll/Prom keys Knoll returned an invalid response to a command Bootloader failed in Private DRAM, need to broadcase and clear the IsInSRAM...
... maximum allowable error post code (continued on slave dies Agesa error injection failure Uncorrectable TWIX error detected Error programming the TWIX PCS registers Error setting TWIX PCS threshold value SW CCP queue is full, cannot add more entries CCP command description syntax error detected from wrapped Knoll/Prom keys Knoll returned an invalid response to a command Bootloader failed in Private DRAM, need to broadcase and clear the IsInSRAM...
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...; ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you can use the recommended memory configuration in this section for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. If you are not sure on which slots to ASUS Server AVL for reference. • Refer to install the DIMMS, you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Start installing the DIMMs into...
...; ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you can use the recommended memory configuration in this section for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. If you are not sure on which slots to ASUS Server AVL for reference. • Refer to install the DIMMS, you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Start installing the DIMMs into...
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... 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* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E 2-51 Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - 2.6.10 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
... 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* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E 2-51 Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - 2.6.10 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
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... 5: BIOS Setup Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. Recommended for latency-sensitive users. [Power Efficient Optimized] - Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to boost the CPU's frequency. Configuration options: [Peak Frequency Optimized] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of workloads. Engine Boost [Disabled] Enable this item to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you set Optimized Performance Setting to keep the processor operating at...
... 5: BIOS Setup Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. Recommended for latency-sensitive users. [Power Efficient Optimized] - Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to boost the CPU's frequency. Configuration options: [Peak Frequency Optimized] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of workloads. Engine Boost [Disabled] Enable this item to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you set Optimized Performance Setting to keep the processor operating at...
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.... Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Console Redirection Port [COM1] Allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to select a COM port to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled...
.... Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Console Redirection Port [COM1] Allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to select a COM port to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled...
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... Setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to select time-out value for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard] [External] PCIE OPROM Slot...
... Setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to select time-out value for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard] [External] PCIE OPROM Slot...
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...-out value for devices connected. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for USB mass storage device Start Unit command. Use the or to 40. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 5.5.9 Network Stack Configuration Network stack [Disabled] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 HTTP boot option will not...
...-out value for devices connected. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for USB mass storage device Start Unit command. Use the or to 40. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 5.5.9 Network Stack Configuration Network stack [Disabled] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 HTTP boot option will not...
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Some OS require HDD handles to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Media detect count [1] Set the number of times presence of media will not be created. Use the or to abort the PXE boot. HDD Connection Order [Adjust] This option allows you to be checked. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Set the wait time to press ESC key to...
Some OS require HDD handles to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Media detect count [1] Set the number of times presence of media will not be created. Use the or to abort the PXE boot. HDD Connection Order [Adjust] This option allows you to be checked. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Set the wait time to press ESC key to...
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... clear a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Select Yes from the Warning message window then press . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings. Select the Clear User Password item and press . 2. Restore Factory Keys This option will force the system to User Mode, and install factory default Secure Boot key databases. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Configuration...
... clear a user password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Select Yes from the Warning message window then press . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings. Select the Clear User Password item and press . 2. Restore Factory Keys This option will force the system to User Mode, and install factory default Secure Boot key databases. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Configuration...
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... enable or disable DRAM POST Package Repair. Configuration options: [0] - [39] Write CRC Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] DRAM Write CRC Enable and Retry Limit [Auto] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] The following items appear only when you set Data Bus Configuration User Controls to specify the mode for drive strength. Max Write CRC Error Replay [8] The values in hex, 1, 2, or 3 is invalid. Data Bus Configuration Data Bus Configuration User Controls [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual]. Max Parity Error...
... enable or disable DRAM POST Package Repair. Configuration options: [0] - [39] Write CRC Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] DRAM Write CRC Enable and Retry Limit [Auto] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] The following items appear only when you set Data Bus Configuration User Controls to specify the mode for drive strength. Max Write CRC Error Replay [8] The values in hex, 1, 2, or 3 is invalid. Data Bus Configuration Data Bus Configuration User Controls [Auto] This item allows you to [Manual]. Max Parity Error...
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... test [Auto] Set this to [Enabled] to enable or disable Advanced Error Reporting Capability. Selecting [Auto] will preserve h/w defaults. NTB Location [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Socket0-Die0] [Socket0-Die1] [Socket0-Die2] [Socket0-Die3] [Socket1-Die0] [Socket1-Die1] [Socket1-Die2] [Socket1-Die3] ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E 5-55 Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] [Auto Enable Rcv Err and Bad TLP Mask [Auto] This item allows you to control the Hot Plug Handling mode. Configuration...
... test [Auto] Set this to [Enabled] to enable or disable Advanced Error Reporting Capability. Selecting [Auto] will preserve h/w defaults. NTB Location [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Socket0-Die0] [Socket0-Die1] [Socket0-Die2] [Socket0-Die3] [Socket1-Die0] [Socket1-Die1] [Socket1-Die2] [Socket1-Die3] ASUS RS720A-E11-RS12E 5-55 Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] [Auto Enable Rcv Err and Bad TLP Mask [Auto] This item allows you to control the Hot Plug Handling mode. Configuration...