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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...
... 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...
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... Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you add a device. • If the power supply is heavy. Place the server on this server must be taken. • Access is through the use of a TOOL, or other means of security, and is controlled by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all...
... Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you add a device. • If the power supply is heavy. Place the server on this server must be taken. • Access is through the use of a TOOL, or other means of security, and is controlled by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all...
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... the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have 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...
... the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have 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...
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.... ASUS websites The ASUS websites provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Visit https://www.asus.com for more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). IMPORTANT: Instructions that...
.... ASUS websites The ASUS websites provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Visit https://www.asus.com for more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). IMPORTANT: Instructions that...
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... single-slot GPU cards 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x Gigabit LAN ports (RJ45) 1 x Management port (RJ45) 1 x VGA port 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 TPM-SPI module (optional) PFR module (optional) 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 On-Board ASMB11-iKVM for KVM-over-IP ASUS Control Center...
... single-slot GPU cards 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x Gigabit LAN ports (RJ45) 1 x Management port (RJ45) 1 x VGA port 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 TPM-SPI module (optional) PFR module (optional) 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 On-Board ASMB11-iKVM for KVM-over-IP ASUS Control Center...
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...are located and easily accessible on the rear panel of the server. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 1-5 The power and location buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports are located on the front panel. Q-code/Port 80 LED Power button Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot Location button Hot-swap 2.5-inch storage bay USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Front panel LEDs Hot-swap 2.5-inch storage bay 2 1 Hot-swap 3.5-inch storage bays Redundant power supply units Hot-swap 3.5-inch storage bays Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the rear panel connectors on the rear panel...
...are located and easily accessible on the rear panel of the server. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 1-5 The power and location buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports are located on the front panel. Q-code/Port 80 LED Power button Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot Location button Hot-swap 2.5-inch storage bay USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Front panel LEDs Hot-swap 2.5-inch storage bay 2 1 Hot-swap 3.5-inch storage bays Redundant power supply units Hot-swap 3.5-inch storage bays Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the rear panel connectors on the rear panel...
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... Unable to map a SYSHUB address to retrieve FW header during FW validation Key size not supported Agesa0 verification error SMU FW verification error OEM SINGING KEY verification error Generic FW Validation error RSA operation fail - internal status AES operation fail CCP state save failed CCP state restore failed SHA256/384 operation fail - Success Generic Error Code Generic Memory Error Buffer Overflow Invalid Parameter(s) Invalid Data Length Data Alignment Error Null Pointer Error Unsupported Function Invalid Service ID Invalid Address...
... Unable to map a SYSHUB address to retrieve FW header during FW validation Key size not supported Agesa0 verification error SMU FW verification error OEM SINGING KEY verification error Generic FW Validation error RSA operation fail - internal status AES operation fail CCP state save failed CCP state restore failed SHA256/384 operation fail - Success Generic Error Code Generic Memory Error Buffer Overflow Invalid Parameter(s) Invalid Data Length Data Alignment Error Null Pointer Error Unsupported Function Invalid Service ID Invalid Address...
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... FW type embedded in the FW binary header error SVC call input parameter address violation error Firmware Compatibility Level mismatch error Bad status returned by verifying MAC error The maximum allowable error post code error Bootloader successfully entered C Main error Master initialized C2P / slave waited for master to init C2P error HMAC key successfully derived error Master got Boot Mode and sent boot mode to all required boot time messages to SMU error Validated...
... FW type embedded in the FW binary header error SVC call input parameter address violation error Firmware Compatibility Level mismatch error Bad status returned by verifying MAC error The maximum allowable error post code error Bootloader successfully entered C Main error Master initialized C2P / slave waited for master to init C2P error HMAC key successfully derived error Master got Boot Mode and sent boot mode to all required boot time messages to SMU error Validated...
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... phase (Status Post 0xD8 Codes) 0xD9 0xDA 0xDB 0xDC 0xDD 0xE0 0xE2 0xE3 0xE4 0xE5 0xE6 0xE7 0xE8 0xE9 0xEA 0xEB 0xEC 0xED 0xEE 0xEF 0xF0 0xF1 0xF2 0xF3 0xF4 0xF5 0xF6 0xF7 0xFF 0x10 PEI(Pre-EFI 0x11 Initialization) phase 0x15 0x19 TYPE DESCRIPTION error BIOS load process fully complete error Bootloader successfully release x86 error Early...
... phase (Status Post 0xD8 Codes) 0xD9 0xDA 0xDB 0xDC 0xDD 0xE0 0xE2 0xE3 0xE4 0xE5 0xE6 0xE7 0xE8 0xE9 0xEA 0xEB 0xEC 0xED 0xEE 0xEF 0xF0 0xF1 0xF2 0xF3 0xF4 0xF5 0xF6 0xF7 0xFF 0x10 PEI(Pre-EFI 0x11 Initialization) phase 0x15 0x19 TYPE DESCRIPTION error BIOS load process fully complete error Bootloader successfully release x86 error Early...
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... cover before turning on both sides of the middle chassis cover. 3. Push and hold the cover buttons down on the system for proper heat dissipation. A protection film is pre-attached to disengage it from the chassis. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 2. To remove the middle chassis cover: 1. To remove the front chassis cover: 1. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-3 Remove the two screws as shown. 2. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove...
... cover before turning on both sides of the middle chassis cover. 3. Push and hold the cover buttons down on the system for proper heat dissipation. A protection film is pre-attached to disengage it from the chassis. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 2. To remove the middle chassis cover: 1. To remove the front chassis cover: 1. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 2-3 Remove the two screws as shown. 2. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove...
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... 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 * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. 2.5.7 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings...
... 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 * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. 2.5.7 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings...
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... [Enabled] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Prefetcher Settings Allows you to configure performance options. 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] ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-11 CPU Common Options Performance Allows you to configure prefetcher options. SEV-ES ASID Space Limit [1] Allows you to set to enable or disable the use...
... [Enabled] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Prefetcher Settings Allows you to configure performance options. 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] ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-11 CPU Common Options Performance Allows you to configure prefetcher options. SEV-ES ASID Space Limit [1] Allows you to set to enable or disable the use...
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... [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable sync flood to configure DDR addressing options. 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 DF components. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-13 DDR RAS Allows you to configure DDR Security options. DDR Security...
... [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable sync flood to configure DDR addressing options. 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 DF components. ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-13 DDR RAS Allows you to configure DDR Security options. DDR Security...
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... G0 NTB Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Socket-0 G2 NTB Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-15 SEV-SNP Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Allow Compliance [Auto] Allows you to configure I3C/I2C options. 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...
... G0 NTB Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Socket-0 G2 NTB Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-15 SEV-SNP Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Allow Compliance [Auto] Allows you to configure I3C/I2C options. 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...
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... 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 control the number of DRAM content upon warm reset. CXL Encryption [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 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...
... 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 control the number of DRAM content upon warm reset. CXL Encryption [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 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...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection EMS is selected than Legacy console redirection. 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. Redirection After BIOS POST [Always...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection EMS is selected than Legacy console redirection. 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. Redirection After BIOS POST [Always...
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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 configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. When set values. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 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 to [Power On], the system will display the SATA controller and drive information. 4.4....
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 configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. When set values. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 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 to [Power On], the system will display the SATA controller and drive information. 4.4....
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... Boot key databases from NVRAM. 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select the User Password item and press . 2. Secure Boot [Disabled] Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in changing a user password, but press when prompted to set a user password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to User Mode, and install factory default Secure Boot key databases. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. Reset to Setup Mode...
... Boot key databases from NVRAM. 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select the User Password item and press . 2. Secure Boot [Disabled] Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in changing a user password, but press when prompted to set a user password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to User Mode, and install factory default Secure Boot key databases. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. Reset to Setup Mode...
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... Remove Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB. Factory Key Provision [Enabled] Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set Key Management page. Reset to run in Setup Mode. Enroll Efi Image This item will allow the image to Setup Mode This item appears only when you to [Custom]. Platform Key (PK) Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Delete] ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-29 The Key Management...
... Remove Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB. Factory Key Provision [Enabled] Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set Key Management page. Reset to run in Setup Mode. Enroll Efi Image This item will allow the image to Setup Mode This item appears only when you to [Custom]. Platform Key (PK) Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Delete] ASUS ESC4000A-E12 4-29 The Key Management...
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...) / OsRecovery Signatures Configuration options: [Update] [Append] 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable Quiet Boot option. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Setup Prompt Timeout [1] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the or to set the desired POST Report waiting...
...) / OsRecovery Signatures Configuration options: [Update] [Append] 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable Quiet Boot option. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Setup Prompt Timeout [1] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the or to set the desired POST Report waiting...