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1U Rackmount ServerRS700-E8-RS4 SeriesUser Guide

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5-24Chapter 5: BIOS setupUSB hardware delays and time-outsUSB transfer time-out [20 sec]Thetime-outvalueforcontrol,bulk,andinterrupttransfer.C

5-25ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.5 IntelRCSetup menuThe IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the processor and chipset settings.

5-26Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.1 Processor ConfigurationPer Socket ConfigurationAllows you to set the number of cores to enable. 0 means all cores. Tot

5-27ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 SeriesEnable SMX [Disabled]Enables the Safer Mode Extensions Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]Hardware Prefetcher [Enab

5-28Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.2 Advanced Power Management ConfigurationPower Technology [Energy Efficient]This item allows you to enable power managem

5-29ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.5.4 QPI ConfigurationQPI General ConfigurationQPI StatusThisitemdisplaysinformationabouttheQPIstatus.Link Speed

5-30Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.5 Memory ConfigurationEnforce POR [Auto]Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency adn voltage programmin

5-31ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 SeriesMemory Power Savings Mode [Auto]AllowsyoutoconguretheCKEandotherrelatedMemoryPowerSavingsfeatures.Conguratio

5-32Chapter 5: BIOS setupEV DFX Features [Disabled]SetthisoptiontoallowDFXLockBitstoremainclear.Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]PC

5-33ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.5.7 PCH ConfigurationPCH Devices DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled]AllowsyoutoconguretheDeepSxModeconguration.Co

This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.1Product introduction

5-34Chapter 5: BIOS setupPCH SATA ConfigurationSATA Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.Congurationoptions:[Dis

5-35ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.5.8 Miscellaneous ConfigurationActive Video [Offboard Device]Allows you to select the video type.Congurationoptions:

5-36Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging SupportRuntime Error Logging S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled]Thisitem,whenenabled,is

5-37ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.6 Server Mgmt menuThe Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the setting

5-38Chapter 5: BIOS setupSystem Event Log AllowsyoutochangetheSELeventlogconguration.SEL Components [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable

5-39ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 SeriesView System Event LogThis item allows you to view the system event log records.IPv6 BMC Network ConfigurationThisitemall

5-40Chapter 5: BIOS setupThe following items appear only when you set IP BMC Lan IP Address Sourceto[Static].IPv6 BMC LAN IP AddressAllows you to in

5-41ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.7 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.5.

5-42Chapter 5: BIOS setupSmbios Event Log Standard SettingsLog System Boot Event [Disabled]Allowsyoutochooseoptionstoenable/disableloggingofS

5-43ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.8 Monitor menuTheMonitormenudisplaysthesystemtemperature/powerstatus,andallowsyoutochangethe fan settings.

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-21234*ASUS System Web-based ManagementIf any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.1.1 Sy

5-44Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.9 Security menuThis menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menualsoenableso

5-45ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 SeriesUser PasswordTo set a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. FromtheCreateNewPass

5-46Chapter 5: BIOS setupKey ManagementThisitemonlyappearswhentheitemSecureBootModeissetto[Custom].TheKey Management item allows you to

5-47ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 SeriesSetup Prompt Timeout [xx]Usethe<+>and<->keystoadjustthenumberofsecondstowaitforsetupactivation

5-48Chapter 5: BIOS setup• Toselectthebootdeviceduringsystemstartup,press<F8>whenASUSLogoappears.• ToaccessWindowsOSinSafeM

5-49ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 SeriesPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the

5-50Chapter 5: BIOS setupRestore DefaultsRestore/load default values for all the setup options. Save as User DefaultsSave the changes done so far as U

6RAID CongurationThis chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities. Chapter 6: RAID

6-2Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:• LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configurati

6-3ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOSYou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series1-31.3 System specificationsThe ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series feature the ASUS Z10PP-D24 server board. The server supports Intel®

6-4Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu and then press <

6-5ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series6.2.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set

6-6Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to congure array setting.4. Press <

6-7ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change

6-8Chapter 6: RAID conguration8. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>.9. Select the units for virtual drive s

6-9ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series12. When nished setting the selected virtual drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, and then press <Enter>

6-10Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsing New ConfigurationWhen a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID co

6-11ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using th

6-12Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may

6-13ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series3. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press &

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4*Specifications are subject to change without notice.Model Name RS700-E8-RS4 RS700-E8-RS4-CAuxiliary Storage Device

6-14Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsing the Objects commandTo initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, selec

6-15ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series3. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.4. When prompted, press

6-16Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Manag

6-17ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive.4. When

6-18Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selecte

6-19ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>.

6-20Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsing the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, select Objec

6-21ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series6.2.6 Deleting a RAID configurationTo delete a RAID conguration1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear

6-22Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the

6-23ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series6.2.8 Enabling WriteCacheYou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to imp

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series1-51.4 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The

6-24Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterp

6-25ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series6.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <

6-26Chapter 6: RAID conguration6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <

6-27ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series6.3.2 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you d

6-28Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a

6-29ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 SeriesSelect a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.6.3.5 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only for t

6-30Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID v

6-31ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series6.3.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID ar

6-32Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to

6-33ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series6.4.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.The barebone server does not inclu

6-34Chapter 6: RAID conguration6. Conrm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue.This process could take a while depending on the

6-35ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series6.4.2 Changing a Volume TypeTo change the volume type in Volume Properties:1. Click the SATA array items you want to cha

6-36Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.4.3 Deleting a volumeBe cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you

6-37ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series6.4.4 PreferencesSystem PreferencesAllow you to set to show the notication area icon and show system information, warning

6-38Chapter 6: RAID conguration

7Driver installationThis chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both Linux® and Win

7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an op

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-37.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverDuring Windows® Server 2008 R2 OS installationTo install the RAID controller d

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller d

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-53. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.Main MenuDo you h

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series1-71.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDs1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDsACT/LINK LED SPEED LEDStatus Description Status Descripti

7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.More Driver

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-73. While booting from DVD, press <ESC> to give the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Lin

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.5 . You

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-96. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB oppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installationPreparing the Linux DriverEnsure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. Wh

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-113. Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>.Installing SUSE 11 Linux OSTo install the LSI Me

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the installation.4. Use the USB drive to provide the

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-137.2 Management applications and utilities installationWhen you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installationThe Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-15The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks.7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tabPress the arrow down butto

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.7.3 HDD status LED1234HDD status LEDSATA/SAS HDD LED DescriptionHDD Status LEDGREEN ON SATA/SAS HDD power ONRED

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.3.5 Contact information menuThe Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-177.4 Intel® chipset device software installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipse

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.6. Read the Readme File Inform

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-195. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation.7.5 Installing the Intel® I350-AM1/I350-AM2/I210 X

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 7. Tick I accept the terms

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-219. Click Install to start the installation.10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation.

7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.6 VGA driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adap

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-236. Click Finish to complete the installation.5. Click Install to proceed with the installation.

7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installationThis section provides the instructions on how to

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-255. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue.6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue.7. Read

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.2Hardware InformationChapter 2

7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program

AppendixThis appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring the motherboard.Appendix A: Reference Information

A-2Appendix A: Reference informationZ10PP-D24 block diagram

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 SeriesA-3NoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

A-4Appendix A: Reference informationCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 SeriesA-5ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-289

A-6Appendix A: Reference informationASUS contact informationASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USAF

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 SeriesA-7ASUS contact informationASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands)Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The NetherlandsWeb site

A-8Appendix A: Reference information

iiCopyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis cover2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disenga

2-3ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsinkTo install a CPU:1. Remove the rear cover. For more information, see the section Cha

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-43. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you a

2-5ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4. Pressdowntheloadleverwithyourthumb(A),moveittotherightuntilitisreleasedfromtheretentiontab(B),th

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-611. Gently push the load plate just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU. Do not force to close the load plate as it m

2-7ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series12. Pushdowntherightloadlever(I)ensuringthattheedgeoftheloadplateisxedandtuckedsecurelyundertheleve

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-8TheThermalInterfaceMaterialistoxicandinedible.DONOTeatit.Ifitgetsintoyoureyesor touches your skin, wash

2-9ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series18. Replace the air duct. CPU1CPU2

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThemotherboardcomeswith24DoubleDataRate4(DDR4)DualInlineMemoryModules(DIMM

2-11ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series2 CPU ConfigurationDIMM_A3 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B12 DIMMs •4 DIMMs• •8 DIMMs• •12 DIMMs• • • •16 DIMMs• •

iiiContentsSafety information ... viiAbout this guid

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122 CPU ConfigurationDIMM_E3 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F3 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F12 DIMMs •4 DIMMs• •8 DIMMs• •12 DIMMs • • • •16 DIMMs•

2-13ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series2.3.4 Removing a DIMM1. Simultaneously press the retaining clipsoutwardtounlocktheDIMM.2. RemovetheDIMMfromthe

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.4 Hard disk drivesThe system supports four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the d

2-15ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5. Place the SATA/SAS HDD into the tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Insert the drive tray and HDD assembly all

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-162.5 Expansion slotThe barebone server comes with two PCIE slots - PCIE1 and PCIE2. These slots are pre-instaledwitha

2-17ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5. Install the riser card bracket and the PCIE expansion card assembly into the PCIE connector on the motherboard. Ensure

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-183. Placethebutteryrisercardonaatand stable surface.4. Remove the metal cover then set it aside.5. Prepare

2-19ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series3. Install the expansion card to PCIE x16 slot. 4. Secure the expansion card with a screw.ToinstallaPCI-Ex8(Gen3x8

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-202.5.3 Configuring an expansion cardAfterinstallingtheexpansioncard,congureitbyadjustingthesoftwaresettings.

2-21ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series2.5.4 Installing Mezzanine cardsToinstallaMezzaninecard:2. PreparetheMezzaninecard.3. InserttheportoftheMe

ivContentsChapter 3: Installation options3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit ...3-

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-222.5.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cardsToinstallanM.2(NGFF)card:2. PreparetheM.2card.3. Remove the screw on the st

2-23ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series2.6 Cable connections• Thebundledsystemcablesarepre-connectedbeforeshipment.Youdonotneedtodisconnect these

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-242.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling* For PIKE RAID solution, ensure to connect SAS_SGPIO_CON1 to support PIKE card SAS RAID

2-25ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series2.8 Removable/optional componentsThis section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-26To reinstall the system fans:1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airowdirectionalarrowonthefansideshould poi

2-27ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series2.8.2 Redundant power supply moduleTo replace a failed redundant power supply module:1. Lift up the power supply module

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-282.8.3 Replacing optical drive (optional)This server system supports a slim-type optical disk drive. To replace the opti

This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.3Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation option

Chapter 3: Installation options3-23.1 Tool-less Friction Rail KitThe tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails in

3-3RS700-E8-RS42. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack.A 1U space is con

vContents5.4.12 USB Conguration ... 5-235.4.13 iSCSI Conguration...

Chapter 3: Installation options3-412346. Lift the server chassis and insert into the rack rail. • Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.4Motherboard InfoChapter 4: Motherboard Inf

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layout

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4-3Layout contentsInternal connectors / Sockets / Jumpers / LEDsPage1 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)4-42 OCPLAN Activity LED connector

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-44.2 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4-52. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pi

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-64. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4-76. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1)This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board B

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-88. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ri

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4-910. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1)This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block select. .

viContents6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility 6-246.3.1 Creating a RAID set ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-104.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1–2 [Blue])These connectors, controlled by Intel® C

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4-113. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_34)This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 fron

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-125. ISATA and ISSATA connectors (ISATA, ISSATA)The ISATA connector (AHCI) supports 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports and Intel

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4-137. System fan connectors (4-pin FAN1-8)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 0.8A–1.0A (12 W max.) or a total of 6.4

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-149. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System po

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4-1510. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1611. Power connectors (8-pin BPPWR1)These connectors are for the power supply plugs that connects to the bayplan

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4-1713. Mezzanine PCI card connector (MEZZPCIE1)The MEZZPCIE1 connector supports Open Compute Project (OCP) cards.14. M.2 (N

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1815. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1)These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with i

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4-194.4 Internal LEDs1. CPU Error LED (ERRCPU1, ERRCPU2) The CPU Error LEDs light up to indicate failure of the correspondi

viiSafety informationElectrical Safety• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attache

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-203. DIMM warning LED (MEMERRA1-A3, MEMERRB1-B3, MEMERRC1-C3, MEMERRD1-D4, MEMERRE1-E3, MEMERRF1-F3, MEMERRG1

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4-215. CATT LED (CATTERR1)The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot con

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-227. Q-Code LEDs (LED1)The Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit display that shows the status of your system. Refer to t

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4-23Q-Code tableCode Description31Memory Installed32 – 36CPU post-memory initialization37 – 3APost-Memory System Agent initial

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24Code Description63 – 67CPU DXE initialization is started68PCI host bridge initialization69System Agent DXE initi

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4-25Code DescriptionACReserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)ADReady To Boot eventAELegacy Boot eventAFExit Boo

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-26

5BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also pr

5-2Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

5-3ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Driveeld.4. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystondtheUSBashdiskthatcontainst

viiiAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of conguring a se

5-4Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.3 BUPDATER utilityThe succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same

5-5ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series4. Theutilityveriesthele,thenstartsupdatingtheBIOSle.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the

5-6Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2 BIOS setup programThismotherboardsupportsaprogrammablermwarechipthatyoucanupdateusingtheprovided utility de

5-7ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main   Forchangingthebasicsystemcong

5-8Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.3 Menu itemsThehighlighteditemonthemenubardisplaysthespecicitemsforthatmenu.Forexample,selecting Main sh

5-9ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.3 Main menuWhenyouentertheBIOSSetupprogram,theMainmenuscreenappears.TheMainmenuprovidesyouanoverviewo

5-10Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Takecaution

5-11ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.4.1 ACPI SettingsEnable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled]AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheBIOSACPIAutoCongurati

5-12Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 ConfigurationAllows you to set the parameters of Serial P

5-13ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 SeriesIntel LAN Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]Intel

ixReferencesRefer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM

5-14Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.5 Serial Port Console RedirectionConsole Redirection SettingsThisitembecomescongurableonlywhenyouenabletheCons

5-15ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 SeriesSerial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled]Allows yo

5-16Chapter 5: BIOS setupConsole Redirection SettingsOut-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]MicrosoftWindowsEmergencyManagementServices(EMS)allowforremot

5-17ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.4.6 APMAllowsyoutoconguretheAdvancePowerManagement(APM)settings.Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]Whensetto

5-18Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.7 Advanced Power Management Configuration Allowsyoutocongurethesystem'sACPIparameters.Power Boost [Normal]T

5-19ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.4.8 PCI Subsystem SettingsAllowsyoutocongurePCI,PCI-X,andPCIExpressSettings.Load RT32 Image [Enabled]Allows y

5-20Chapter 5: BIOS setupNetwork stack [Disabled]Enablesordisablesthenetworkstackfeature.Congurationoptions:[Disable][Enable]5.4.9 Network

5-21ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.4.10 CSM ConfigurationCSM Support [Enabled]This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Congurationoption

5-22Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.11 Trusted ComputingConfigurationSecurity Device Support [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for

5-23ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series5.4.12 USB ConfigurationLegacy USB Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support.Conguratio