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2U Rackmount Server

ESC4000A-E12

User Guide

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 System package contents .........................................................................1-2

1.2 Serial number label ....................................................................................1-2

1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-3

1.4 Front panel features ...................................................................................1-5

1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-5

1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-6

1.7 LED information .........................................................................................1-7

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................ 1-7

1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ......................................................................... 1-8

1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ...................................................................... 1-9

1.7.4 HDD status LEDs ...................................................................... 1-10

1.7.5 Q-Code table .............................................................................1-11

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 ............................................................. 2-10

2.4 Storage devices........................................................................................2-12

2.4.1 Installing a 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device. ....................... 2-12

2.4.2 Installing a 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device. ............ 2-13

2.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................................2-15

2.5.1 Installing a PCIe expansion card............................................... 2-15

2.5.2 Installing an OCP3.0 slot baseboard......................................... 2-18

2.5.3 Installing a PIKE II or RAID card ............................................... 2-19

2.5.4 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module ................................. 2-30

2.5.5 Installing an M.2 (NGFF) card ................................................... 2-33

2.5.6 (optional) Installing the PFR module ......................................... 2-35

2.5.7 Configuring an expansion card ................................................. 2-36

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2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-37

2.7 SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane cabling ......................................................2-38

2.8 Removable/optional components ...........................................................2-40

2.8.1 System fans ..............................................................................2-40

2.8.2 Redundant power supply units .................................................. 2-41

2.8.3 Installing GPUs .........................................................................2-43

2.8.4 Installing a GPU bridge ............................................................. 2-48

2.9 Installing optional kits .............................................................................2-48

Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

3.1 K14PG-U12 Motherboard layout ...............................................................3-2

3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................3-4

3.3 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) ..........................................................3-5

3.4 Jumpers ......................................................................................................3-6

3.5 Internal connectors ..................................................................................3-11

3.6 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................................3-20

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................4-2

4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 4-2

4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ................................................................. 4-3

4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 4-4

4.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................4-6

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ...................................................................... 4-7

4.2.2 Menu bar .....................................................................................4-7

4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................4-9

4.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................4-10

4.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 4-10

4.4.2 AMD CBS ..................................................................................4-10

4.4.3 Onboard LAN Configuration ..................................................... 4-17

4.4.4 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................ 4-18

4.4.5 CPU Configuration .................................................................... 4-20

4.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 4-21

4.4.7 USB Configuration .................................................................... 4-22

4.4.8 Network Stack Configuration..................................................... 4-23

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4.4.9 NVMe Configuration .................................................................. 4-24

4.4.10 SATA Configuration .................................................................. 4-24

4.4.11 APM Configuration .................................................................... 4-24

4.4.12 AMD Mem Configuration Status................................................ 4-25

4.4.13 T1s Auth ....................................................................................4-25

4.4.14 Driver Health .............................................................................4-26

4.5 Chipset menu ...........................................................................................4-26

4.6 Security menu ..........................................................................................4-27

4.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................4-30

4.8 Tool menu .................................................................................................4-31

4.9 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................4-32

4.9.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 4-32

4.9.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 4-33

4.10 Server Mgmt menu ...................................................................................4-34

4.11 Exit menu ..................................................................................................4-37

Chapter 5: Driver Installation

5.1 Running the Support DVD .........................................................................5-2

Appendix

K14PG-U12 block diagram ..................................................................................... A-2

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-3

Service and Support ............................................................................................... A-6

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Safety information

Electrical Safety Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system

unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced

engineers.

Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package.

Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.

Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system.

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the users safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

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 the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be taken.

Access is through the use of a TOOL, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

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Avertissement sur les batteries Lithium-Ion ATTENTION : Danger dexplosion si la batterie nest pas correctement remplace. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie de type semblable ou quivalent, recommande par le fabricant. Jeter les batteries usages conformment aux instructions du fabricant.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.

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About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.

Contents This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

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

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

4. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

5. Chapter 5: Driver Installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

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Conventions To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than

sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: means that you must press the

Enter or Return key.

+ + If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: + +

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

References Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide

This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility.

2. ASUS websites

The ASUS websites provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Visit https://www.asus.com for more information.

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This chapter describes the general features of the server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Optional items come bundled if you selected them when purchasing the system and cannot be bought separately.

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

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Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis

Motherboard ASUS K14PG-U12 Server Board

Accessory box

1 x MB Support DVD 1 x ACC Instruction Card 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cables 8 x GPU Power Cables (Single-slot GPU Cards) 4 x GPU Power Cables (Dual-slot GPU Cards) 4 x Passive GPU Air Ducts 4 x Active GPU Air Ducts 1 x CPU Heatsink

Optional items

1 x Rail Kit 1 x Broadcom 9560 Cable Kit 1 x Broadcom 9540 Cable Kit 1 x ASUS PIKE Cable Kit 4 x GPU-specific Power Cables

1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the products serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. See the figure below.

With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

The serial number is printed on the Asset tag.

xxS0xxxxxxxx

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1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000A-E12 Series servers features the ASUS K14PG-U12 server board that supports the AMD EPYC 9004 Series Processor Family.

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Model Name ESC4000A-E12

Processor 1 x Socket SP5 (LGA 6096)

AMD EPYC 9004 Series Processor Family (up to TDP 400W)

Memory

Total Slots 12 (12 channels per CPU, 12 DIMM per CPU) Capacity Up to 3TB per CPU socket

Memory Type DDR5 4800/4400 RDIMM / 3DS RDIMM * Please refer to www.asus.com for latest memory AVL update

Memory Size 64GB, 32GB, 16GB RDIMM

256GB, 128GB 3DS RDIMM * Please refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update

Expansion Slots

Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCIe Slots

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Rear:

- 4 x PCIe x16 slots (Gen5 x16 link, FH, FL) for dual-slot GPU cards, or 8 x PCIe x16 slots (Gen5 x8 link, FH, FL) for single-slot GPU cards

- 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen5 x16 link, FH, HL)

- 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen5 x16/x8 link, FH, HL) or OCP socket

- 1 x PCIe x8 slot (Gen5 x0/x8 link, LP, HL)

Front:

- 1 x PCIe x8 slot (Gen5 x8 link, LP, HL)* * SKU-1 only

Storage

SATA Controller 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

SAS Controller

Optional Kits:

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 9540-8i

Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-16i * RAID card requires additional cables

Storage Bays

Storage Bay

SKU-1**

2 x 2.5 SATA/SAS*/NVME

2 x 3.5 SATA/SAS*/NVME

2 x 3.5 SATA/SAS*

SKU-2 (by request, one PCIe x8 link will be occupied)

2 x 2.5 SATA/SAS*/NVME

4 x 3.5 SATA/SAS*/NVME * SAS support requires an optional RAID card ** Additional 2 x NVME support for SKU-1 requires an optional RAID

card

MB on-board connectors

1 x Slimline SAS x8 link 3 x MCIO x8 link

Default Cable Backplane default cables:

1 x Slimline SAS cable 3 x MCIO cables

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Networking 2 x Gigabit LAN ports (Intel I350)

1 x Dedicated Management port VGA AST2600 64MB

Graphics Up to 4 dual-slot or 8 single-slot GPU cards

Front I/O ports 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

Rear I/O ports

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x Gigabit LAN ports (RJ45)

1 x Management port (RJ45)

1 x VGA port

Switch/LED

Front Switch/LED:

1 x Power Switch/LED

1 x Location Switch/LED

1 x Message LED

1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED

2 x LAN LED

Rear Switch/LED:

1 x Power switch/LED

1 x Location LED

1 x Message LED

Security TPM-SPI module (optional)

PFR module (optional)

OS Support Windows Server, RedHat, SuSE, CentOS, Ubuntu, Vmware

* Please find the latest OS support from https://www.asus.com/event/ Server/OS_support_list/OS.html

Management Solution

Out of Band Remote Hardware

On-Board ASMB11-iKVM for KVM-over-IP

Software ASUS Control Center

Dimension 800mm x 439.5mm x 88.9mm (2U)

31.50 x 17.30 x 3.5 Net Weight Kg 24 kg (excluding CPU, DRAM, and HDD)

Gross Weight Kg 33 kg (including packing, excluding CPU, DRAM, and HDD)

Power Supply 1+1 Redundant 2600W 80 PLUS Titanium CRPS-R Power Supply

Environment Operation temperature: 10 ~ 35

Non-operation temperature: -40 ~ 70

Non-operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non-condensing)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Always use PSUs with the same watt and power rating. Combining PSUs with different wattage (e.g. 1 x 2200 W + 1 x 2600 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage to your system.

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1.4 Front panel features

The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. The power and location buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports are located and easily accessible on the front panel.

Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.

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Hot-swap 3.5-inch storage bays

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1.5 Rear panel features

The expansion slots and system power sockets are located on the rear panel of the server. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard.

The rear I/O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.

DM_LAN1 port is for ASUS ASMB11-iKVM controller only.

Refer to the Rear panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.

Full-length expansion slots

Power cord connectors

Full-length expansion slots

Half-length / Full-height expansion slots

Hot-swap 3.5-inch storage bays

Hot-swap 2.5-inch storage bayHot-swap 2.5-inch storage bay

Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot

Redundant power supply units

USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

Front panel LEDs

USB 3.2 Gen 1 portsPower button

Location button

Q-code/Port 80 LED

Power button

DM_LAN1*

USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

VGA port

Rear panel LEDsLAN port 1 LAN port 2

Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot

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1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.

1. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden)

2. ASUS K14PG-U12 server board

3. System fans

4. SATA/SAS/NVME backplanes

5. SATA/SAS/NVME hot- swap storage bays

6. PCIe expansion boards (hidden)

7. PCIe x32 links with rear riser card

8. Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot

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GPU FAN3

GPU FAN2

GPU FAN1

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

Message LED LAN2 LED

LAN1 LED

Power button with LEDLocation button with LED

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LED Icon Display status

Description

Power button with LED ON System power on

Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event

ON A hardware monitor event is indicated

Location button with LED

ON Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off)

OFF Function off

LAN LEDs

ON LAN connection is present

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data

OFF No LAN connection

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LED Icon Display status

Description

Power button with LED ON System power on

Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event

ON A hardware monitor event is indicated

Location LED

ON Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off)

OFF Function off

Location LED

Power button with LED

Message LED

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1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs

Dedicated Management LAN (for ASMB11 and DM_LAN1)

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

SPEED LEDACT/LINK LED

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1.7.4 HDD status LEDs

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Red LED

Green LED

Storage Device LED Description

Status (RED) ON Storage device has failed

Blinking RAID rebuilding or locating

Activity (GREEN)

ON Storage device power ON

Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS/NVME storage device

OFF Storage device not found

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ACTION PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

SEC Start up Security Phase

0x01 Progress First post code 0x02 Progress Load BSP microcode 0x03 Progress Perform early platform Initialization 0x04 Progress Set cache as ram for PEI phase 0x05 Progress Establish Stack 0x06 Progress CPU Early Initialization

PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes)

0x00 error General - Success 0x01 error Generic Error Code 0x02 error Generic Memory Error 0x03 error Buffer Overflow 0x04 error Invalid Parameter(s) 0x05 error Invalid Data Length 0x06 error Data Alignment Error 0x07 error Null Pointer Error 0x08 error Unsupported Function 0x09 error Invalid Service ID 0x0A error Invalid Address 0x0B error Out of Resource Error 0x0C error Timeout 0x0D error Data abort exception 0x0E error Prefetch abort exception 0x0F error Out of Boundary Condition Reached 0x10 error Data corruption 0x11 error Invalid command 0x12 error The package type provided by BR is incorrect 0x13 error Failed to retrieve FW header during FW validation 0x14 error Key size not supported 0x15 error Agesa0 verification error 0x16 error SMU FW verification error 0x17 error OEM SINGING KEY verification error 0x18 error Generic FW Validation error 0x19 error RSA operation fail - bootloader 0x1A error CCP Passthrough operation failed - internal status 0x1B error AES operation fail 0x1C error CCP state save failed 0x1D error CCP state restore failed 0x1E error SHA256/384 operation fail - internal status 0x1F error ZLib Decompression operation fail 0x20 error HMAC-SHA256/384 operation fail - internal status 0x21 error Booted from boot source not recognized by PSP 0x22 error PSP directory entry not found 0x23 error PSP failed to set the write enable latch 0x24 error PSP timed out because spirom took too long 0x25 error Cannot find BIOS directory 0x26 error SpiRom is not valid 0x27 error Slave die has different security state from master 0x28 error SMI interface init failure 0x29 error SMI interface generic error 0x2A error Invalid die ID executes MCM related function 0x2B error Invalid MCM configuration table read from bootrom 0x2C error Valid boot mode wasn't detected 0x2D error NVStorage init failure 0x2E error NVStorage generic error 0x2F error MCM 'error' to indicate slave has more data to send 0x30 error MCM error if data size exceeds 32B 0x31 error Invalid client id for SVC MCM call 0x32 error MCM slave status register contains bad bits 0x33 error MCM call was made in a single die environment 0x34 error PSP secure mapped to invalid segment (should be 0x400_0000) 0x35 error No physical x86 cores were found on die 0x36 error Insufficient space for secure OS (range of free SRAM to SVC stack base) 0x37 error SYSHUB mapping memory target type is not supported 0x38 error Attempt to unmap permanently mapped TLB to PSP secure region 0x39 error Unable to map an SMN address to AXI space 0x3A error Unable to map a SYSHUB address to AXI space

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ACTION PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes)

0x3B error The count of CCXs or cores provided by bootrom is not consistent 0x3C error Uncompressed image size doesn't match value in compressed header 0x3D error Compressed option used in case where not supported 0x3E error Fuse info on all dies don't match 0x3F error PSP sent message to SMU; SMU reported an error 0x40 error Function RunPostX86ReleaseUnitTests failed in memcmp() 0x41 error Interface between PSP to SMU not available. 0x42 error Timer wait parameter too large 0x43 error Test harness module reported an error 0x44 error x86 wrote C2PMSG_0 interrupting PSP, but the command has an invalid format 0x45 error Failed to read from SPI the Bios Directory or Bios Combo Directory 0x46 error Failed to find FW entry in SPL Table 0x47 error Failed to read the combo bios header 0x48 error SPL version mismatch 0x49 error Error in Validate and Loading AGESA APOB SVC call 0x4A error Correct fuse bits for DIAG_BL loading not set 0x4B error The UmcProgramKeys() function was not called by AGESA 0x4C error Unconditional Unlock based on serial numbers failure 0x4D error Syshub register programming mismatch during readback 0x4E error Family ID in MP0_SFUSE_SEC[7:3] not correct 0x4F error An operation was invoked that can only be performed by the GM 0x50 error Failed to acquire host controller semaphore to claim ownership of SMB 0x51 error Timed out waiting for host to complete pending transactions 0x52 error Timed out waiting for slave to complete pending transactions 0x53 error Unable to kill current transaction on host, to force idle 0x54 error One of: Illegal command, Unclaimed cycle, or Host time out 0x55 error An smbus transaction collision detected, operation restarted 0x56 error Transaction failed to be started or processed by host, or not completed 0x57 error An unsolicited smbus interrupt was received 0x58 error An attempt to send an unsupported PSP-SMU message was made 0x59 error An error/data corruption detected on response from SMU for sent msg 0x5A error MCM Steady-state unit test failed 0x5B error S3 Enter failed 0x5C error AGESA BL did not set PSP SMU reserved addresses via SVC call 0x5D error Reserved PSP/SMU memory region is invalid 0x5E error CcxSecBisiEn not set in fuse RAM 0x5F error Received an unexpected result 0x60 error VMG Storage Init failed 0x61 error Failure in mbedTLS user app 0x62 error An error occured whilst attempting to SMN map a fuse register 0x63 error Fuse burn sequence/operation failed due to internal SOC error 0x64 error Fuse sense operation timed out 0x65 error Fuse burn sequence/operation timed out waiting for burn done 0x66 error The PMU FW Public key certificate loading or authentication fails 0x67 error This PSP FW was revoked 0x68 error The platform model/vendor id fuse is not matching the BIOS public key token 0x69 error The BIOS OEM public key of the BIOS was revoked for this platform 0x6A error PSP level 2 directory not match expected value. 0x6B error BIOS level 2 directory not match expected value. 0x6C error Reset image not found 0x6D error Generic error indicating the CCP HAL initialization failed 0x6E error Failure to copy NVRAM to DRAM. 0x6F error Invalid key usage flag 0x70 error Unexpected fuse set 0x71 error RSMU signaled a security violation 0x72 error Error programming the WAFL PCS registers 0x73 error Error setting wafl PCS threshold value 0x74 error Error loading OEM trustlets 0x75 error Recovery mode accross all dies is not sync'd 0x76 error Uncorrectable WAFL error detected 0x77 error Fatal MP1 error detected 0x78 error Bootloader failed to find OEM signature 0x79 error Error copying BIOS to DRAM 0x7A error Error validating BIOS image signature 0x7B error OEM Key validation failed 0x7C error Platform Vendor ID and/or Model ID binding violation

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ACTION PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post Codes)

0x7D error Bootloader detects BIOS request boot from SPI-ROM, which is unsupported for PSB.

0x7E error Requested fuse is already blown, reblow will cause ASIC malfunction 0x7F error Error with actual fusing operation 0x80 error (Local Master PSP on P1 socket) Error reading fuse info

0x81 error (Local Master PSP on P1 socket) Platform Vendor ID and/or Model ID binding violation

0x82 error (Local Master PSP on P1 socket) Requested fuse is already blown, reblow will cause ASIC malfunction

0x83 error (Local Master PSP on P1 socket) Error with actual fusing operation 0x84 error SEV FW Rollback attempt is detected

0x85 error SEV download FW command fail to broadcase and clear the IsInSRAM field on slave dies

0x86 error Agesa error injection failure 0x87 error Uncorrectable TWIX error detected 0x88 error Error programming the TWIX PCS registers 0x89 error Error setting TWIX PCS threshold value 0x8A error SW CCP queue is full, cannot add more entries 0x8B error CCP command description syntax error detected from input 0x8C error Return value stating that the command has not yet be scheduled 0x8D error The command is scheduled and being worked on 0x8E error The DXIO PHY SRAM Public key certificate loading or authentication fails

0x8F error fTPM binary size exceeds limit allocated in Private DRAM, need to increase the limit

0x90 error The TWIX link for a particular CCD is not trained Fatal error 0x91 error Security check failed (not all dies are in same security state)

0x92 error FW type mismatch between the requested FW type and the FW type embedded in the FW binary header

0x93 error SVC call input parameter address violation 0x94 error Firmware Compatibility Level mismatch 0x95 error Bad status returned by I2CKnollCheck 0x96 error NACK to general call (no device on Knoll I2C bus) 0x97 error Null pointer passed to I2CKnollCheck 0x98 error Invalid device-ID found during Knoll authentication 0x99 error Error during Knoll/Prom key derivation 0x9A error Null pointer passed to Crypto function 0x9B error Error in checksum from wrapped Knoll/Prom keys 0x9C error Knoll returned an invalid response to a command 0x9D error Bootloader failed in Knoll Send Command function 0x9E error No Knoll device found by verifying MAC 0x9F error The maximum allowable error post code 0xA0 error Bootloader successfully entered C Main 0xA1 error Master initialized C2P / slave waited for master to init C2P 0xA2 error HMAC key successfully derived 0xA3 error Master got Boot Mode and sent boot mode to all slaves 0xA4 error SpiRom successfully initialized 0xA5 error BIOS Directory successfully read from SPI to SRAM 0xA6 error Early unlock check 0xA7 error Inline Aes key successfully derived 0xA8 error Inline-AES key programming is done 0xA9 error Inline-AES key wrapper derivation is done 0xAA error Bootloader successfully loaded HW IP configuration values 0xAB error Bootloader successfully programmed MBAT table 0xAC error Bootloader successfully loaded SMU FW 0xAD error Progress code is available 0xAE error User mode test Uapp completed successfully 0xAF error Bootloader loaded Agesa0 from SpiRom 0xB0 error AGESA phase has completed 0xB1 error RunPostDramTrainingTests() completed successfully 0xB2 error SMU FW Successfully loaded to SMU Secure DRAM 0xB3 error Sent all required boot time messages to SMU 0xB4 error Validated and ran Security Gasket binary 0xB5 error UMC Keys generated and programmed 0xB6 error Inline AES key wrapper stored in DRAM 0xB7 error Completed FW Validation step 0xB8 error Completed FW Validation step 0xB9 error BIOS copy from SPI to DRAM complete 0xBA error Completed FW Validation step

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ACTION PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post Codes)

0xBB error BIOS load process fully complete 0xBC error Bootloader successfully release x86 0xBD error Early Secure Debug completed 0xBE error GetFWVersion command received from BIOS is completed 0xBF error SMIInfo command received from BIOS is completed 0xC0 error Successfully entered WarmBootResume() 0xC1 error Successfully copied SecureOS image to SRAM 0xC2 error Successfully copied trustlets to PSP Secure Memory 0xC3 error About to jump to Secure OS (SBL about to copy and jump) 0xC4 error Successfully restored CCP and UMC state on S3 resume 0xC5 error PSP SRAM HMAC validated by Mini BL 0xC6 error About to jump to

Quick VGA PEI(Pre-EFI Initialization) phase

0x10 Progress PEI Core Entry 0x11 Progress PEI cache as ram CPU initial 0x15 Progress NB Initialization before installed memory 0x19 Progress SB Initialization before installed memory

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ACTION PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

Quick VGA DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase

0x32 Progress CPU POST-Memory Initialization 0x33 Progress CPU Cache Initialization 0x34 Progress Application Processor(s) (AP) Initialization 0x35 Progress BSP Selection 0x36 Progress CPU Initialization 0x37 Progress Pre-memory NB Initialization 0x3B Progress Pre-memory SB Initialization 0x4F Progress DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) 0x60 Progress DXE Core Started 0x61 Progress DXE NVRAM Initialization 0x62 Progress SB run-time Initialization 0x63 Progress CPU DXE Initialization 0x68 Progress PCI HB Initialization 0x69 Progress NB DXE Initialization 0x6A Progress NB DXE SMM Initialization 0x70 Progress SB DXE Initialization 0x71 Progress SB DXE SMM Initialization 0x72 Progress SB DEVICES Initialization 0x78 Progress ACPI Module Initialization 0xD0 Progress CPU PM Structure Initialization

Normal boot

BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase

0x90 Progress BDS started 0x91 Progress Connect device event 0x92 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x93 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x94 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x95 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x96 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration 0x97 Progress Console output connect event 0x98 Progress Console input connect event 0x99 Progress AMI Super IO start 0x9A Progress AMI USB Driver Initialization 0x9B Progress AMI USB Driver Initialization 0x9C Progress AMI USB Driver Initialization 0x9D Progress AMI USB Driver Initialization 0xb3 Progress Reset system 0xb4 Progress USB hotplug 0xb6 Progress NVRAM clean up 0xb7 Progress NVRAM configuration reset 0xA0 Progress IDE, AHCI Initialization 0xA1 Progress IDE, AHCI Initialization 0xA2 Progress IDE, AHCI Initialization 0xA3 Progress IDE, AHCI Initialization 0x00~0xFF Progress Wait BMC ready 0xA8 Progress BIOS Setup Utility password verify 0xA9 Progress BIOS Setup Utility start 0xAB Progress BIOS Setup Utility input wait 0xAD Progress Ready to boot event

Operating system phase

0xAA Progress APIC mode 0xAC Progress PIC mode

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

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2.1 Chassis cover There are three parts of the chassis cover you may remove.

The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.

To remove the rear chassis cover:

1. Loosen the two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the chassis.

2. Push and hold the cover buttons down, then slide the chassis cover towards the rear to disengage it from the chassis.

3. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis.

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A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.

To remove the middle chassis cover:

1. Remove the two screws as shown.

2. Press the cover latches down on both sides of the middle chassis cover.

3. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis.

To remove the front chassis cover:

1. Push and hold the cover buttons down, then slide the chassis cover towards the front to disengage it from the chassis.

2. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis.

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2.1.1 Air duct

The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.

To remove the air duct:

1. Loosen the two (2) thumbscrews as shown.

2. Lift the air duct to remove it from the chassis.

To reinstall the air duct:

1. Align and install the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on the chassis.

2. Tighten the two (2) thumbscrews to secure the air duct.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount SP5 socket designed for the AMD EPYC 9004 Series Family processors.

Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will bear the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit- related.

Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the socket.

The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink

1. Remove the rear chassis cover. For more information, see the Chassis cover section.

2. Remove the air duct. For more information, see the Air Duct section.

3. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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6. Slide the external cap out of the rail frame.

Rail frame

External cap

PnP cap

5. Lift open the rail frame.

External cap

Load plate

Rail frame

4. Loosen the screw on the socket to open the load plate.

The load plate screws are T20 models. A torque value of 13.51.0 kgf-cm (11.70.9 lbf-in) is recommended.

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7. Slide the carrier frame with CPU into the rail frame, then remove the PnP cap.

The carrier frame with CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the carrier frame with CPU into the rail frame.

8. Gently close the rail frame just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU socket.

Carrier frame with CPU

9. Close the load plate just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU, then secure the load plate using the screw on the socket.

The load plate screws are T20 models. A torque value of 13.51.0 kgf-cm (11.70.9 lbf-in) is recommended.

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12. Reinstall the air ducts. For more information, refer to the Air ducts section.

10. Place the heatsink on the CPU socket and make sure the heatsink screws are aligned with the CPU socket.

11. The below instructions must be followed when securing the heatsink to the motherboard. The order in which the screws should be tightened is shown both in the illustration below and on the heatsink.

A. Tighten screw just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. B. Fully tighten screw , then fully tighten screw . C. Fully tighten the remaining screws in order from to

The heatsink screws are T20 models. A torque value of 12.52.5kg-cm (11.02.1 lbf-in) is recommended.

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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets:

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Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket

1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock a DIMM socket.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

2.3.2 Memory Configurations

You may install 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB DDR5 RDIMM / 128 GB, 256 GB DDR5 3DS RDIMM into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs.

Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

1 CPU Configuration A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1 I1 J1 K1 L1

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 10 DIMMs 12 DIMMs

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3. Hold the DIMM on both ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM.

Locked Retaining Clip

1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket

To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package.

Refer to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the memory modules.

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent damage to the DIMM notch.

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2.4 Storage devices The chassis supports the following storage configurations:

2 x 2.5-inch storage devices and 4 x 3.5-inch storage devices

6 x 2.5-inch storage devices

1. Press the spring lock.

2. Pull the tray lever outwards to remove the drive tray.

3. Prepare the SATA/SAS storage device, then insert it into the tray until it clicks into place.

2.4.1 Installing a 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device.

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Storage bay 1 (2.5-inch)

Storage bay 3 and 4 (2.5-inch or 3.5-inch)

Storage bay 2 (2.5-inch)

Storage bay 5 and 6 (2.5-inch or 3.5-inch)

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4. Push the storage device and drive tray assembly all the way into the the drive bay until the tray lever and spring lock clicks and secures the drive tray in place.

When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface on the backplane.

The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install additional 3.5 storage devices..

2.4.2 Installing a 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device.

To install 2.5-inch storage devices into storage bays 1 and 2:

1. Remove the drive tray.

Refer to the Installing a 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device section for the steps on removing the drive tray.

2. Push the tool-less 2.5-inch tray through the openings on the bottom of the drive tray.

3. Prepare the 2.5-inch storage device, then place it into the tool-less 2.5-inch tray.

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4. Push the storage device and drive tray assembly all the way into the the drive bay until the tray lever and spring lock clicks and secures the drive tray in place.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install additional 2.5 storage devices.

To install 2.5-inch storage devices into storage bays 3, 4, 5, and 6:

1. Remove the drive tray.

Refer to the Installing a 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device section for the steps on removing the drive tray.

2. Prepare the 2.5-inch storage device and the bundled set of screws.

3. Place the 2.5-inch storage device into the tray, then secure it with four screws.

The tool-less notch may interfere when trying to align the screw holes. Press the storage device against the notch if you are experiencing issues trying to align the screw holes.

4. Insert the tool-less 2.5-inch tray into the device tray until it clicks in place.

5. Push the storage device and drive tray assembly all the way into the the drive bay until the tray lever and spring lock clicks and secures the drive tray in place.

6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install additional 2.5 storage devices.

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2.5.1 Installing a PCIe expansion card The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that supports two x16 slots (1 x Gen5 x16 link, 1 x Gen5 x8/x16 link) for full-height/half-length PCIe cards and one x8 slot (Gen5 x0/x8 link) for installing low-profile/half-length PCIe cards.

2.5 Expansion slots

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

To install PCIe expansion cards to the riser card:

1. Firmly hold the riser card, then pull it up to detach it from the PCIe slot on the motherboard.

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2. Remove the screw from the PCIe lock on the riser card, then remove the PCIe lock from the riser card.

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4. Prepare the expansion cards.

Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure that the proper hardware settings are configured.

5. Align and insert the golden finger connectors of the expansion cards into the PCIe slot connectors on the riser card as shown.

3. Remove the metal covers from the riser card.

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4

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For PCIe x8 expansion cards For PCIe x16 expansion cards

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6. Replace the metal covers for any unused PCIe slots, then secure the PCIe lock using the screw removed earlier.

7. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard.

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2.5.2 Installing an OCP3.0 slot baseboard The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that supports an OCP3.0 slot baseboard.

1. Remove the riser card, then remove the PCIe lock and metal covers.

Refer to the Installing a PCIe expansion card section for the steps on removing the riser card, PCIe lock, and metal covers.

2. Prepare the OCP3.0 slot baseboard and insert the golden finger connectors into the PCIe connectors on the riser card as shown.

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3. Replace the metal covers for any unused PCIe slots, then secure the PCIe lock using the screw removed earlier.

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4. Connect OCP_SIDE1 and OCP_NCSI1 on the OCP3.0 slot baseboard to OCP_SIDE1 and OCP_BUS1 on the riser card using the bundled cables.

5. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard.

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2.5.3 Installing a PIKE II or RAID card A PIKE II or RAID card can be installed in the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket located in the front of the system.

1. Remove the four (4) system fans as shown.

Refer to the Removable/Optional Components section for the steps on removing the system fans.

2. Remove the four (4) screws from the fan cage as shown.

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3. Remove the fan cage from the system chassis.

4. Remove the ten (10) screws as shown, then remove the two (2) fans and fan cages from the system chassis.

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5. Remove the two (2) screws from the internal bracket as shown.

6. Remove the screw from the metal cover, then remove the metal cover.

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8. Insert the PIKE II or RAID card into the internal bracket, then secure it using the screw you removed earlier.

7. (Optional) To install an ASUS PIKE II 3108 RAID card and cache vault, follow the below instructions to install the cache vault add-on card:

b. Align and install the bundled cache vault add-on card onto the connector on the ASUS PIKE II card, then secure it to the two spacers with two screws.

c. Connect the bundled power cable to the cache vault add-on card.

a. Align the two spacers with the screw holes on the ASUS PIKE II card, then secure the two spacers with two screws from the bottom of the card.

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9. Refer to the below instructions to connect the PIKE II or RAID card:

To connect a PIKE II 3008 / PIKE II 3108 card:

a. Disconnect the default SLIMSAS cables connected to SLIMSAS1 on the left and right backplanes.

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

Left backplane Right backplane

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

b. Connect the upper MiniSAS (ISAS1) connector (B) on the PIKE II card to SLIMSAS1 on the right backplane using the bundled cables.

c. Connect the lower MiniSAS (ESAS1) connector (C) on the PIKE II card to SLIMSAS1 on the left backplane using the bundled cables.

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

Left backplane

Right backplane

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

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To connect a 9540 RAID card in NVME configuration:

a. Connect the SLIMSAS connector on the RAID card to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the left backplane using the bundled cables.

Left backplane

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

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To connect a 9540 RAID card in SATA configuration:

a. Disconnect the default SLIMSAS cables connected to SLIMSAS1 on the left and right backplanes.

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

Left backplane Right backplane

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

b. Connect the SLIMSAS connector on the RAID card to SLIMSAS1 on the left and right backplanes using the bundled cables.

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

Left backplane Right backplane

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

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To connect a 9560 RAID card in NVME configuration:

a. Disconnect the default MCIO cables connected to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the right backplane.

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

Right backplane

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

Left backplane Right backplane

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

b. Connect the left SLIMSAS connector (B) on the RAID card to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the left backplane using the bundled cables.

c. Connect the right SLIMSAS connector (C) on the RAID card to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the right backplane using the bundled cables.

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To connect a 9560 RAID card in SATA configuration:

a. Disconnect the default SLIMSAS cables connected to SLIMSAS1 on the left and right backplanes.

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

Left backplane Right backplane

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

b. Connect the left SLIMSAS connector (B) on the RAID card to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the left backplane using the bundled cables.

c. Connect the right SLIMSAS connector (C) on the RAID card to MCIO3 and MCIO4 on the right backplane using the bundled cables.

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

Left backplane Right backplane

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

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10. Secure the internal bracket using the two screws removed earlier.

11. (Optional) Refer to the Installing the Cache Vault Power Module section to install and connect the Cache Vault Power Module.

The cache vault is required for the PIKE II 3108 card or the 9560 RAID card.

12. Align and install the two (2) fans and fan cages, then secure it using the ten (10) screws removed previously.

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13. Align and install the fan cage, then secure it using the four (4) screws removed earlier.

14. Install the four (4) system fans into the fan cage.

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2.5.4 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module

1. Disconnect the three (3) cables from the Front Panel Module, then remove the two (2) screws.

2. From the back of the Front Panel Module, push the Front Panel Module out of the system.

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3. Align the three screw holes on the Cache Vault Power Module clip with the three screw holes on the Front Panel Module, then secure the clip with the three bundled screws.

4. Align and install the Cache Vault Power Module into the Cache Vault Power Module clip.

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5. Insert the Front Panel Module into the system.

6. Connect the Cache Vault Power Module to the PIKE II card or RAID card.

7. Reconnect the three (3) cables to the Front Panel Module, then secure the Front Panel Module using the two (2) screws removed earlier.

When reconnecting the cables, ensure that the cables are not placed on top of the Cache Vault Power Module.

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2.5.5 Installing an M.2 (NGFF) card You may install an M.2 card (up to 22110) to the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card.

1. Remove the four (4) cover screws that secure the cover to the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card, then remove the cover and set it aside.

2. Peel the plastic film off the thermal pad next to the M.2 slot.

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3. Secure the bundled stand screw onto the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card.

4. Install the M.2 storage device into the onboard M.2 slot (A), then secure the M.2 storage device with the bundled screw (B).

5. Peel the plastic film off the thermal pad on the heatsink (A), secure the cover onto the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card with the cover screws that you removed earlier (B), then install the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card into the PCIe slot on the rear riser card.

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2.5.6 (optional) Installing the PFR module The optional PFR module will come pre-installed on your system and is connected to the PFR module connector on your motherboard.

The illustration below is for reference only.

For more information or assistance, please refer to www.asus.com.

1. Locate the PFR module connector on your motherboard.

2. Align and connect the PFR module to the PFR module connector.

3. Push the PFR module down so that it is seated securely on the PFR module connector, then secure it using a screw.

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* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer

1 2 Keyboard Controller

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* 10 Secondary IDE Channel

2.5.7 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the BIOS Setup chapter for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the Standard Interrupt assignments table for more information.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Standard Interrupt assignments

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2.6 Cable connections

The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you remove the pre-installed components to install additional devices.

Refer to the Motherboard Information chapter for detailed information on the connectors.

Pre-connected system cables

1. PWR1 power connector (from the power distribution board to the motherboard)

2. SLIMPCIE_SATA1 connector (from the motherboard to the backplane board)

3. SLIMUSB1 connector (from the motherboard to the front I/O board)

4. MCIOPCIE2 connector (from the motherboard to the internal riser board)

5. MCIOPCIE1, MCIOPCIE3 connectors (from motherboard to the backplane board)

6. SYS_PANEL2 connector (from the motherboard to the front I/O board)

7. Fan connectors (from the motherboard to the system fans)

8. BP_I2C1 connector (from the motherboard to the backplane board)

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2.7 SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane cabling

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

VPP_I2C 1

BP_TP_BP1

BPPWR4

SGPIO_SW1 BP_NUM_SW1

TRI_DIS1

SLIMSAS1MCIO3

MCIO1

MCIO4

Left backplane

Right backplane

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Connect MCIO1 on the Left Backplane to MCIO3PCIE on the Motherboard

Connect MCIO2 on the Left Backplane to MCIO2PCIE on the Motherboard

Connect MCIO3 on the Left Backplane to MCIO2PCIE on the Motherboard

Connect SLIMSAS1 on the Left Backplane to SLIMPCIE_SATA1 on the Motherboard

Connect BPPWR4 on the Left Backplane to BPPWR2 on the Power Distribution Board

Connect MCIO1 on the Right Backplane to MCIO3PCIE on the Motherboard

Connect MCIO2 on the Right Backplane to MCIO1PCIE on the Motherboard

Connect MCIO3 on the Right Backplane to MCIO1PCIE on the Motherboard

Connect SLIMSAS1 on the Right Backplane to SLIMPCIE_SATA1 on the Motherboard

Connect BPPWR4 on the Right Backplane to BPPWR1 on the Power Distribution Board

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2.8 Removable/optional components The following sections describe installation or removal instructions for the following removable/optional components:

1. System fans

2. Redundant power supply units

3. GPUs

4. GPU bridges

Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.

2.8.1 System fans

To uninstall the system fans:

1. Hold the system fan by the notches, then press the latch inwards to release the system fan from the fan cage.

2. Lift the fan, then set it aside.

3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans.

To reinstall the system fans:

1. Insert the fan into the fan cage. Ensure the fan connector is seated firmly within the cable holder.

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2.8.2 Redundant power supply units

To replace a power supply unit (PSU):

1. Unplug the PSU power cable.

We recommend that you use both of your hands when performing the following steps.

2. Lift up the PSU lever.

3. Hold the PSU lever, press the PSU latch (A), then carefully pull the PSU out of the system chassis (B).

PSU lever

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4. Prepare the replacement PSU.

5. Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in place.

6. Reconnect the PSU power cable.

The system automatically combines the two power supply modules as a single one. The combined output power varies with input voltages. Refer to the table below for details.

2600W

Input Voltage Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU

100V-127Vac, 13.8A, 50-60Hz 1000W 240Vac, 16A, 50-60Hz 2600W

To enable the hot-swap feature (redundant mode), keep the total power consumption of the system under the maximum output power of an individual power supply module.

Always use PSUs with the same watt and power rating. Combining PSUs with different wattage (e.g. 1 x 1620 W + 1 x 2000 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage to your system.

For a steady power input, use only the power cables that come with the server system package.

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2.8.3 Installing GPUs Follow the steps below to install an optional GPU to the system.

1. Locate and loosen the two thumbscrews at the rear of the chassis.

2. Locate and loosen the thumbscrew in front of the GPU bracket (A), then firmly hold and pull the GPU bracket upwards to remove it from the system (B).

Detach the power cables from the cable organizer on the side of the GPU bracket before removing the left GPU bracket.

3. Prepare the GPU air duct and the GPU.

For Nvidia CPU-12V or above GPU cards:

A. A dongle may be required to connect the system's GPU power cable to the GPU card. The Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card will not work, or may even cause damage to the system, if the dongle is not used.

B. The ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable may be used to connect to the GPU card and 6-pin power connector.

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4. Pass the power cable through the air duct as shown.

The dongle comes with your Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card. Ask your vendor or retailer if the dongle is missing.

Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card dongle ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable

ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable

For Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card installation

OR

dongle

GPU power cable

For AMD/Nvidia GPU card installation

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For Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card installation

dongle

5. From inside the air duct, secure the air duct to the GPU with two screws.

6. Connect the GPU power cable, dongle, or ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable to the connector on the GPU as shown.

4-pin connector

Nvidia CPU-12V GPU card

air duct

dongle

GPU power cable

When using the dongle, connect a GPU power cable to the connector on the dongle.

For AMD/Nvidia GPU card installation

ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable

OR

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7. Place the GPU bracket on a flat and stable surface.

8. Loosen the two thumbscrews and remove the PCIe lock (A), then remove the metal covers (B).

11. Replace the metal covers for any unused PCIe slots, then secure the PCIe lock using the two thumbscrews.

12. Secure the air duct and GPU assembly with a screw.

9. Insert the GPU cables into the opening on the bracket.

10. Align and insert the golden fingers of the GPU into the card slot on the bracket. Ensure the card is completely seated on the slot.

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13. (Optional) Repeat steps 3-12 to install a second GPU to the bracket.

14. Align and insert the golden fingers of the GPU bracket into the card slot on the motherboard. Ensure the bracket is completely seated on the slot.

15. Secure the thumbscrew in front of the GPU bracket.

16. Connect the GPU power cable to an available 6-pin power connector (VGAPWR1-8) on the motherboard.

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17. Secure the two thumbscrews at the rear of the chassis.

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2.9 Installing optional kits To install an optional rail kit and/or cable management arm (CMA), refer to the user manual that is included with the kit.

2.8.4 Installing a GPU bridge Follow the steps below to install an optional GPU bridge to supported GPU cards.

For AMD GPU cards with GPU bridge support

Align the GPU bridge with the golden finger connectors on the GPU cards, then install the GPU bridge.

For NVidia A100 GPU cards

Align the three GPU bridges with the golden finger connectors on the GPU cards, then install the GPU bridges.

For NVidia RTX A5000 / A6000 GPU cards

Align the GPU bridge with the golden finger connectors on the GPU cards, then install the GPU bridge.

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

3Motherboard Information

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3.1 K14PG-U12 Motherboard layout

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Layout contents

Jumpers Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 3-6

2. VGA Controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3-7

3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 3-7

4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 3-8

5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 3-8

6. Heatsink Type setting (3-pin HS_TYPE1) 3-9

7. LANNCSI_SEL1 setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) 3-9

8. PSU_ALT1 setting (3-pin PSU_ALT1) 3-10

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Page

1. CPU socket(s) 3-4

Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Page

1. DIMM sockets 3-5

Internal connectors Page

1. SLIMPCIE connector (SLIMPCIE_SATA) 3-11

2. MCIOPCIE connectors (MCIOPCIE1-3) 3-11

3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors (SLIMUSB1) 3-12

4. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) 3-12

5. Serial Port connector (10-1-pin COM1) 3-13

6. TPM connector (14-1-pin TPM1) 3-13

7. Power connector (PWR1) 3-14

8. VGA Power connectors (6-pin VGAPWR1-8) 3-15

9. MicroSD Card slot (MSD1) 3-16

10. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1) 3-17

11. Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) module connector (ROT_CON) 3-18

12. System Panel connector (20-pin SYS_PANEL2) 3-18

13. BF Power connector (6-pin BFPWR1) 3-19

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3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount SP5 socket designed for the AMD EPYC 9004 Series Family processors.

Onboard LEDs Page

1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) 3-20

2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) 3-20

3. Hard Disk Activity LED (HDDLED1) 3-21

4. Message LED (MESLED1) 3-21

5. Location LED (LOCLED1) 3-22

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3.3 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

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3.4 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which includes system setup information such as

system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 12 (default) to pins 23. Keep the cap on pins 23 for about 510 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 12.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.

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2. VGA Controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 12 to activate the VGA feature.

3. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1)

This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.

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4. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0).

5. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1)

This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.

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6. Heatsink Type setting (3-pin HS_TYPE1)

This jumper allows you to set the fan curve used.

7. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI function to use.

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8. PSU_ALT1 (3-pin PSU_ALT1)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the PSU SMB alert.

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2. MCIOPCIE connectors (MCIOPCIE1-3) Connects the PCIe signal to the MCIO ports on the backplanes.

3.5 Internal connectors 1. SLIMPCIE connector (SLIMPCIE_SATA1)

Connects the SATA signal to the SLIMSAS1 ports on the backplanes.

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3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors (SLIMUSB1)

Connect a compatible USB module cable to the SLIMUSB1 connector, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back or front of the system chassis. (SLIMUSB1 connector is used for the front USB panel by default).

4. Chassis Intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1)

These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin with a jumper cap to disable the function.

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5. Serial Port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for the serial COM port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

6. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.

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7. Power connector (PWR1)

Connects to the power sharing board and supplies power to the motherboard.

Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system.

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8. VGA Power Connectors (8-pin VGAPWR1-8)

These 12V connectors supply power to the VGA cards. The 6-pin ATX power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

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9. MicroSD Card slot (MSD1)

The microSD card slot allows you to install a microSD memory card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC) to log BMC events.

Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove a memory card, then reboot the system to access the memory card.

Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device or memory card, or both.

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10. BMC Debug UART connector (3-pin BMC_DEBUGUART1)

This connector is used for reading the BMC UART Debug log.

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11. Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) Module connector (ROT_CON)

This connector allows you to connect a PFR module to enable platform firmware resilience functions.

12. System Panel connector (20-pin SYS_PANEL2)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

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13. BF Power connector (6-pin BFPWR1)

This connector supplies power to the optional BlueField Ethernet DPU card. The 6-pin ATX power supply plug is designed to fit this connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connector completely fits.

This power connector supplies a maximum of 150W and is only intended for use with a Bluefield Ethernet DPU card.

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3.6 Onboard LEDs

2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1)

The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional.

1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1)

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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3. Hard Disk Activity LED (HDDLED1)

This LED is for the storage devices connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up.

4. Message LED (MESLED1)

This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated.

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5. Location LED (LOCLED1)

This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server on a server rack.

4BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup:

1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive if the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.

2. ASUS EzFlash

Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk.

3. BUPDATER

Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility.

Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive

To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive:

1. Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to one USB port on the system.

2. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause system boot failure!

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file.

4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file if it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

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ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility

[Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit

FS0 System Volume Information

Windows

K14PG-U12 BIOS

Current Platform Platform : K14PG-U12 Version : 0102 Build Date : 04/01/2022

New Platform Platform : K14PG-U12 Version : 0104 Build Date : 10/27/2022

4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility:

1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port.

2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu, then select Start ASUS EZ Flash. Press .

3. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the Drive field.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, then press .

5. Press Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the Folder Info field.

6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.

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4.1.3 BUPDATER utility

The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.

The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file.

Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive.

2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:

BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP

where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press .

A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP

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4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system.

C:\>

Current Platform Platform : K14PG-U12 Version : 0102 Build date: 04/01/2022

New Platform Platform : K14PG-U12 Version : 0104 Build date: 10/27/2022

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Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!!

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4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in the Managing and updating your BIOS section.

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to Run Setup. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip.

The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.

The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.

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4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system configuration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Chipset For changing the chipset settings

Security For changing the security settings

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

Tool For configuring options for special functions

Event Logs For changing the event log settings

Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings

Exit For selecting the exit options

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

Navigation keys

General helpMenu bar Configuration fieldsMenu items

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Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item then press .

Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user- configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of options.

Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.

Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or

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4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.

System Language

Allows you to set the system language.

System Date [MM/DD/YYYY]

Allows you to set the system date.

System Time [HH:MM:SS]

Allows you to set the system time.

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4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

4.4.1 Trusted Computing

Security Device Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.2 AMD CBS

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CPU Common Options Performance

Allows you to configure performance options.

REP-MOV/STOS Streaming [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the use of non-caching streaming stores for large sizes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Prefetcher Settings

Allows you to configure prefetcher options.

Core Watchdog

Allows you to configure core watchdog options.

RedirectForReturnDis [Auto]

Allows you to set RedirectForReturnDis to 0, 1, or Auto as a workaround for GCC/ C000005 issue for XV Core on CZ A0. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [0]

Platform First Error Handling [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable PFEH, cloak individual banks, and mask deferred error interrupts from each bank. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Core Performance Boost [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Global C-State Control [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Power Supply Idle Control [Auto]

Configuration options: [Low Current Idle] [Typical Current Idle] [Auto]

SEV-ES ASID Space Limit Control [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following item appears only when SEV-ES ASID Space Limit Control is set to [Manual].

SEV-ES ASID Space Limit [1] Allows you to set the SEV-ES ASID Space Limit. SEV VMs using ASIDs below the space limit must enable the SEV-ES feature. If this field is set to SEV ASID Count + 1, all ASIDs are forced to be SEV-ES ASIDs. Valid values for this field are 1 - SEV ASID Count.

Streaming Stores Control [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Local APIC Mode [Auto]

Configuration options: [Compatibility] [xAPIC] [x2APIC] [Auto]

ACPI _CST C1 Declaration [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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MCA Error Threshold Enable [Auto]

Configuration options: [False] [True] [Auto]

MCA FruText [Auto]

Configuration options: [False] [True]

SMU and PSP Debug Mode [Auto]

If this option is enabled, uncorrected errors detected by the PSP FW or SMU FW will hang and not reset the system instead of causing a cold reset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

PPIN Opt-in [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

SNP Memory (RMP Table) Coverage [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Custom] [Auto]

The following item appears only when SNP Memory (RMP Table) Coverage is set to [Custom].

Amount of Memory to Cover [0] Allows you to set the amount of system memory (MB) to be covered in hex.

Secure Memory Encryption Enable (SMEE) [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Action on BIST Failure [Auto]

Allows you to configure what action is taken when a CCD BIST failure is detected. Configuration options: [Do nothing] [Down-CCD] [Auto]

Fast Short REP MOVSB (FSRM) [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Enhanced Short REP MOVSB (ESRM) [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Log Transparent Errors [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

AVX512 [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

MONITOR and MWAIT Disable [Auto]

When this option is enabled, MONITOR, MWAIT, MONITORX, and MWAITX opcodes become invalid. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

DF Common Options

Memory Addressing

Allows you to configure memory addressing options.

ACPI

Allows you to configure ACPI options.

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Link

Allows you to configure Link options.

DF Watchdog Timer Interval [Auto]

Allows you to set the Data Fabric watchdog timer interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [41ms] [166ms] [334ms] [669ms] [1.34 seconds] [2.68 seconds] [5.36 seconds]

Disable DF to external IP Sync Flood Propagation [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable sync flood to UMC and downstream slaves. Configuration options: [Sync flood disabled] [Sync flood enabled] [Auto]

Sync Flood Propagation to DF Components [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable sync flood to DF components. Configuration options: [Sync flood disabled] [Sync flood enabled] [Auto]

Freeze DF Module Queues on Error [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

CC6 Memory Region Encryption [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

UMC Common Options

DDR Addressing Options

Allows you to configure DDR addressing options.

DDR Controller Configuration

Allows you to configure DDR controller options.

DDR MBIST Options

Allows you to configure DDR MBIST options.

DDR RAS

Allows you to configure DDR RAS options.

DDR Bus Configuration

Allows you to configure DDR Bus options.

DDR Timing Configuration

Allows you to configure DDR Timing options.

DDR Training Options

Allows you to configure DDR Training options.

DDR Security

Allows you to configure DDR Security options.

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NBIO Common Options

IOMMU [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

DMAr Support [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

DRTM Virtual Device Support [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

DRTM Memory Reservation [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable reservation of 128MB memory below Bottom IO for DRTM. This option is required for Secured-Core Server functionality. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

ACS Enable [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

PCIe Alternative Routing ID (ARI) Support [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

PCIe ARI Enumeration [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

PCIe Ten Bit Tag Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable PCIe ten bit tags for supported devices. Support is disabled if this option is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

SMU Common Options

Allows you to configure SMU Common options.

NBIO RAS Common Options

Allows you to configure NBIO RAS Common options.

Enable AER Cap [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Early Link Speed [Auto]

Configuration options: [Gen1] [Gen2] [Auto]

Hot Plug Handling Mode [Auto]

Configuration options: [OS First] [Firmware First] [System Firmware Intermediary] [Auto]

Presence Detect Select Mode [Auto]

Configuration options: [OR] [AND] [Auto]

Data Link Feature Cap [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

CV Test [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for PCIECV tool. Hardware defaults are preserved if this option is set to Auto. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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SEV-SNP Support [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Allow Compliance [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable PCIe RP entering the polling compliance state.

SRIS [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Multi Upstream Auto Speed Change [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Multi Auto Speed Change on Last Rate [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

PCIe Link Speed [Auto]

Configuration options: [Maximum speed] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] [Auto]

FCH Common Options

I3C/I2C Configuration Options

Allows you to configure I3C/I2C options.

SATA Configuration Options

Allows you to configure SATA options.

USB Configuration Options

Allows you to configure USB options.

AC Power Loss Options

Allows you to configure AC power loss options.

UART Configuration Options

Allows you to configure UART options.

ESPI Configuration Options

Allows you to configure ESPI options.

FCH RAS Options

Allows you to configure FCH RAS options.

Miscellaneous Options

Allows you to configure miscellaneous FCH options.

NTB Common Options

Socket-0 P0 NTB Enable [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Socket-0 P2 NTB Enable [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Socket-0 G0 NTB Enable [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Socket-0 G2 NTB Enable [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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SOC Miscellaneous Control

ABL Console Out Control [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

The following items appear only when ABL Console Out Control is set to [Enabled].

ABL Console Out Serial Port [Auto] Configuration options: [eSPI UART] [SOC UART0] [SOC UART1] [Auto] ABL Basic Console Out Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ABL PMU Message Control [Auto] Allows you to control the number of PMU debug messages. Configuration options: [Detailed debug messages] [Coarse debug messages] [Stage completion] [Assertion messages] [Firmware completion messages only] [Auto]

PSP Error Injection Support [False]

Configuration options: [False] [True]

DRAM Survives Warm Reset [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable preservation of DRAM content upon warm reset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Workload Tuning

Workload Profile [Auto]

Allows you to set the workload profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU Intensive] [Java Throughput] [Java Latency] [Power Efficiency] [Memory Throughput Intensive] [Storage IO Intensive] [NIC Throughput Intensive] [NIC Latency Sensitive] [Accelerator Throughput] [VMware vSphere Optimized] [Linux KVM Optimized] [Container Optimized] [RDBMS Optimized] [Big Data Analytics Optimized] [IOT Gateway] [HPC Optimized] [OpenStack NFV] [OpenStack for RealTime Kernel] [Auto]

Performance Tracing [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

CXL Common Options

CXL Control [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

CXL ASPM [Auto]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

CXL vLSM Power Management

Allows you to configure vLSM Power Management options.

CXL Encryption [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Onboard I350 LAN Configuration

Intel I350 LAN1

LAN Enable [JumperState]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [JumperState]

The following item appears only when LAN Enable is set to [Jumperstate].

ROM Type [PXE]

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE]

Intel I350 LAN2

LAN Enable [JumperState]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [JumperState]

The following item appears only when LAN Enable is set to [JumperState].

ROM Type [Disabled]

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE]

4.4.3 Onboard LAN Configuration

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4.4.4 Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1/COM2

Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled].

Console Redirection Settings

These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.

Terminal Type [ANSI]

Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100Plus] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set.

Bits per second [115200]

Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200]

Data Bits [8]

Configuration options: [7] [8]

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Parity [None]

A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] None [Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1s in the data bits is even [Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1s in the data bits is odd [Mark] parity bit is always 1 [Space] parity bit is always 0

Stop Bits [1]

Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2]

Flow Control [None]

Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a stop signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a start signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS]

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]

This allows you to enable the VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Recorder Mode [Disabled]

With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Resolution 100x31 [Enabled]

This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Putty Keypad [VT100]

This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400]

Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Redirection COM Port [COM1]

Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Resolution [80x24]

This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25]

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Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable]

This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [BootLoader]

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)

Console Redirection EMS [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when Console Redirection EMS is set to [Enabled].

Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Terminal Type EMS [VT-UTF8]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100Plus] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI]

Bits per second EMS [115200]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200]

Flow Control EMS [None]

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]

4.4.5 CPU Configuration

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4.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings.

Above 4G Decoding [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when Above 4G Decoding is set to [Enabled].

First VGA 4G Decode [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Above 4G]

Lan device 4G Decode [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Above 4G]

Re-Size BAR Support [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

OnBrd/Ext VGA Select [Onboard]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard] [External]

SR-IOV Support [Disabled]

This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SR- IOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SVM Mode [Enable]

This item allows you enable or disable CPU Virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable]

Node 0 Information

This item allows you to view memory information related to Node 0.

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4.4.7 USB Configuration

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]

XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Mass Storage Devices

Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM]

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Network Stack [Disabled]

Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled].

Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PXE boot wait time [0]

Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot.

Media detect count [1]

Wait time (in seconds) to detect media.

4.4.8 Network Stack Configuration

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4.4.9 NVMe Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information.

4.4.10 SATA Configuration This page will display the SATA controller and drive information.

4.4.11 APM Configuration Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.

Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State]

Power On By PCI-E [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.

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4.4.12 AMD Mem Configuration Status The items in this menu display the memory configuration (initialized by ABL) status.

Server / Client CA Configuration

Enroll Cert

Allows you to enroll a certificate using a certificate file or manually input a certificate GUID.

Enroll Cert Using File Allows you to enroll a certificate using a certificate file. You will be prompted to select a storage device and navigate to the location of the certificate file. Cert GUID Allows you to enroll a certificate by manually inputting the certificate GUID. Commit Changes and Exit Exit Server CA configuration after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Exit Server CA configuration without saving any changes.

Delete Cert

Allows you to delete the certificate.

4.4.13 T1s Auth Allows you to configure the Server Certificate Authority (CA).

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4.4.14 Driver Health This page will display the driver and controller health status.

4.5 Chipset menu The Chipset menu items allow you to change the Chipset settings.

PCIe Link Training Type [1 Step]

This item allows you to select PCIe Link Training in 1 or 2 steps. Configuration options: [1 Step] [2 Step]

PCIe Compliance Mode [Off]

This item allows you to turn the PCIe Compliance Mode on or off. Configuration options: [Off] [On]

South Bridge

SB Debug Configuration

This item displays options for SB Debug Features.

North Bridge

Socket 0 Information

This item displays the memory information on Socket 0.

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4.6 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state.

Administrator Password

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press .

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press .

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press .

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press .

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press .

4. Confirm the password when prompted.

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password.

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User Password

To set a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press .

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press .

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

To change a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press .

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press .

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press .

4. Confirm the password when prompted.

To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password.

Secure Boot This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.

Secure Boot [Disabled]

Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled platform Key (EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Secure Boot Mode [Custom]

Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector. Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom]

Restore Factory Keys

This option will force the system to User Mode, and install factory default Secure Boot key databases.

Reset to Setup Mode

This option will delete all Secure Boot key databases from NVRAM.

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Key Management

This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page.

Factory Key Provision [Enabled]

Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Restore Factory keys

This item will install all Factory Default keys.

Reset to Setup Mode

This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.

Export Secure Boot Variables

This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No.

Enroll Efi Image

This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode.

Device Guard Ready

Remove UEFI CA from DB

Remove Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB.

Restore DB defaults

Restore DB variable to factory defaults.

Platform Key (PK)

Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Delete]

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Setup Prompt Timeout [1]

Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.

Bootup NumLock State [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [On] [Off]

Boot Logo Display [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Quiet Boot option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot Option Priorities

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears.

To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST.

POST Report [5 sec]

Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]

4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

Key Exchange Keys (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures (DBX)

Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Append] [Delete]

Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery Signatures

Configuration options: [Update] [Append]

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Hard Drive BBS Priorities

These items appear only when you connect a network cable or SATA ODD to the SATA port, and allows you to set the booting order of the Network / SATA devices.

4.8 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item and press to display the submenu.

Start ASUS EzFlash

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details.

IPMI Hardware Monitor

Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor.

ASUS SMBIOS Viewer

Allows you to run ASUS SMBIOS Viewer.

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4.9 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.

4.9.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration.

All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.

Enabling/Disabling Options

Smbios Event Log [Enabled]

Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.9.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs.

The following item appears only when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled].

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log [No]

Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset]

When Log is Full [Do Nothing]

Choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]

Custom Options

Log EFI Status Code [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable logging of the EFI Status Codes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when Log EFI Status Code is set to [Enabled].

Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type (Not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.10 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings.

OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled]

This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following items appear only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].

OS Wtd Timer Timeout

Enter the value between 1 to 30 minutes to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.

OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset]

This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch Timer expires. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle]

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System Event Log

Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration.

Erase SEL [No]

Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset]

View FRU Information

Allows you to view the FRU information.

BMC network configuration

The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters.

Configure IPv4 support

DM_LAN1

Configuration Address source [Previous State]

This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]

Shared LAN

Configuration Address source [Previous State]

This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]

Configure IPv6 support

DM_LAN1

IPv6 Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable LAN1 IPv6 Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following item appears only when IPv6 Support is set to [Enabled].

Configuration Address source [Previous State]

This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]

Configuration Router Lan1 Address source [Previous State]

This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]

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Shared LAN

IPv6 Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable LAN2 IPv6 Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following item appears only when IPv6 Support is set to [Enabled].

Configuration Address source [Previous State]

This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]

Configuration Router Lan2 Address source [Previous State]

This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]

View System Event Log

This item allows you to view the system event log records.

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Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit.

4.11 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Discard Changes and Exit

Exit system setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes and Reset

Reset the system after saving the changes.

Discard Changes and Reset

Reset system setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes

Save changes done so far to any of the setup options.

Discard Changes

Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options.

Restore Defaults

Restore/load default values for all the setup options.

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Boot Override

These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.

5Driver Installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

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The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs:

1. Drivers - Shows the available device drivers that the system detects.

2. Utilities - Displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.

3. Manual - Provides the link to the user guide(s).

You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide.

4. Contact - Displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard.

5.1 Running the Support DVD The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your motherboard.

The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities.

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Appendix

This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

Appendix

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K14PG-U12 block diagram

CPU1

GENOA Processor

Up to TDP 400W

Socket SP5 (LGA6096)

DDR5 12 x DIMM slots

(12-channel, 1DPC) DDR5

Gen5 x16 PCIe x16 slot

Gen5 x16 PCIe x16 slot

Gen5 x16 PCIe x16 slot

Gen5 x16 PCIe x16 slot

Gen5 x16 PCIe x16 slot (FH,HL)

PCIe x8 slot (LP,HL)

Gen5 x16/x8

Gen5 x0/x8

ESPI

USB 2.0

Gen2 x1

PCIe x16 slot (FH,HL) or OCP socket option

K14PG-U12

Super I/O

AST2600RTL8211F

PFR Module (Optional)

SPI Flash 256Mb TPM-SPI

SPI

Gen5 x8 Front PCIe x8 slot (LP,LL)(option)

Gen3 x4 I350 LAN dual port

USB Hub USB3.2 Gen1

6 x USB3.2 Gen1 Port (Front*4, Rear*2)

Gen4 SlimSAS cable for 2 x 2.5 & 4 x 3.5 Hot-swap Storage Bays

2 x 2.5 SATA/SAS/NVME 2 x 3.5 SATA/SAS/NVME 2 x 3.5 SATA/SAS

2 x 2.5 SATA/SAS/NVME 4 x 3.5 SATA/SAS/NVME *SAS support requires an optional HBA/RAID card. **Additional 2 x NVME support requires an optional RAID card.

SKU1**:

SKU2 (by request, one PCIe x8 link will be occupied):

Gen5 MCIO cable for

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-003(A)/NMB-003(A)

Dclaration de conformit de Innovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada (ISED) Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement.

CAN ICES-003(A)/NMB-003(A)

Japan JATE LAN

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Japan statement notice This product cannot be directly connected to the Internet (including public wireless LAN) of a telecom carrier (mobile network companies, landline network companies, Internet providers, etc.). When connecting this product to the Internet, be sure to connect it through a router or switch.

Australia statement notice From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/.

Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.

Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with:

EU REACH and Article 33

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

EU RoHS

This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35

Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations Information on Japan RoHS (JIS-C-0950) chemical disclosures is available on http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=19

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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India RoHS

This product complies with the India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Vietnam RoHS

ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Cc sn phm ASUS bn ti Vit Nam, vo ngy 23 thng 9 nm2011 tr v sau, u phi p ng cc yu cu ca Thng t 30/2011/TT-BCT ca Vit Nam.

Trkiye RoHS AEEE Ynetmeliine Uygundur

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.

Ecodesign Directive

European Union announced a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (2009/125/EC). Specific Implementing Measures are aimed at improving environmental performance of specific products or across multiple product types. ASUS provides product information on the CSR website. The further information could be found at https://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=1555.

KC: Korea Warning Statement

R-R-MSQ-ESC4000A-E12

Safety Precautions Accessories that came with this product have been designed and verified for the use in connection with this product. Never use accessories for other products to prevent the risk of electric shock or fire.

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