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... PCIe expansion card slots (on select models 2-26 2.6.5 Installing an OCP 3.0 card to the rear OCP 3.0 socket board (on select models 2-27 2.6.6 (optional) Installing the PFR module 2-27 2.7 Cable connections 2-29 2.7.1 NVMe/SATA/SAS backplane 2-29 2.7.2 GPU SKU board 2-30 2.8 Removable/optional components 2-30 2.8.1 GPU fans 2-31 2.8.2 System fans 2-32 2.8.3 Redundant power supply units 2-33 2.8.4 GPU cards 2-34 2.8.5 GPU bridges 2-37 2.9 Installing Optional Kits 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-2 3.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utility...
... PCIe expansion card slots (on select models 2-26 2.6.5 Installing an OCP 3.0 card to the rear OCP 3.0 socket board (on select models 2-27 2.6.6 (optional) Installing the PFR module 2-27 2.7 Cable connections 2-29 2.7.1 NVMe/SATA/SAS backplane 2-29 2.7.2 GPU SKU board 2-30 2.8 Removable/optional components 2-30 2.8.1 GPU fans 2-31 2.8.2 System fans 2-32 2.8.3 Redundant power supply units 2-33 2.8.4 GPU cards 2-34 2.8.5 GPU bridges 2-37 2.9 Installing Optional Kits 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-2 3.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utility...
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...; Access is through the use of a TOOL, or other means of security, and is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user's safety. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on a stable surface. Heavy System CAUTION! If any damage is heavy. This server system is detected, contact your dealer. This product is controlled by USERS who have been instructed about...
...; Access is through the use of a TOOL, or other means of security, and is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user's safety. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on a stable surface. Heavy System CAUTION! If any damage is heavy. This server system is detected, contact your dealer. This product is controlled by USERS who have been instructed about...
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... provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 4. About this guide...
... provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 4. About this guide...
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... press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS websites provide updated information for more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Visit https://www.asus.com for all ASUS hardware and software products. viii Keys enclosed in brackets. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. Example: means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or...
... press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS websites provide updated information for more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Visit https://www.asus.com for all ASUS hardware and software products. viii Keys enclosed in brackets. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to complete a task. Example: means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or...
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... storage devices are hot-swappable ** NVMe support on selected SKUs *** SAS support requires an optional HBA/RAID card Backplane 8 x MCIO connectors for NVMe Connectors 2 x Mini SAS HD for 8 x SATA/SAS Motherboard Connectors 4 x MCIO connectors (x8 link) for PCIe slots or NVMe Default Cables 2 x Backplane MCIO cables 1 x Dual Port Intel® I350 1GbE/X710-AT2 10GbE LAN controller 1 x Management Port Aspeed AST2600 64MB Up to 8 double-deck GPU cards 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports 1 x VGA Port 1 x COM port 2 x RJ-45 LAN ports 1 x RJ-45 Management LAN port Front: Rear: 1 x Power switch/LED...
... storage devices are hot-swappable ** NVMe support on selected SKUs *** SAS support requires an optional HBA/RAID card Backplane 8 x MCIO connectors for NVMe Connectors 2 x Mini SAS HD for 8 x SATA/SAS Motherboard Connectors 4 x MCIO connectors (x8 link) for PCIe slots or NVMe Default Cables 2 x Backplane MCIO cables 1 x Dual Port Intel® I350 1GbE/X710-AT2 10GbE LAN controller 1 x Management Port Aspeed AST2600 64MB Up to 8 double-deck GPU cards 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports 1 x VGA Port 1 x COM port 2 x RJ-45 LAN ports 1 x RJ-45 Management LAN port Front: Rear: 1 x Power switch/LED...
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... Location switch/LED Q-Code LED USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Asset tag (hidden) Clear CMOS switch Reset switch LAN LEDs Message LED Full-Height, Half-Length (FHHL) expansion slot M.2 LED 3.5-inch bay 1-8 Q code CLEAR CMOS RESET LAN 1 LAN 2 M.2 Q code CLEAR CMOS RESET LAN 1 LAN 2 M.2 Steel pull handle System fans Steel pull handle 1.5 Rear panel features The power sockets and ports are located and easily accessible from the front panel. ASUS ESC8000A-E12 1-7 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. The power and reset buttons, LED...
... Location switch/LED Q-Code LED USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Asset tag (hidden) Clear CMOS switch Reset switch LAN LEDs Message LED Full-Height, Half-Length (FHHL) expansion slot M.2 LED 3.5-inch bay 1-8 Q code CLEAR CMOS RESET LAN 1 LAN 2 M.2 Q code CLEAR CMOS RESET LAN 1 LAN 2 M.2 Steel pull handle System fans Steel pull handle 1.5 Rear panel features The power sockets and ports are located and easily accessible from the front panel. ASUS ESC8000A-E12 1-7 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. The power and reset buttons, LED...
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...-D24 server board 5. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to the front cover before turning on the system for sufficient heat dissipation. NVMe/SATA/SAS backplane 6. 8 x 3.5-inch storage bays and system fans (hidden) 7. A protection film is pre-attached to use a floppy disk. 1.7 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Asset tag 8. Redundant power supply units (hidden) 2. Remove...
...-D24 server board 5. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to the front cover before turning on the system for sufficient heat dissipation. NVMe/SATA/SAS backplane 6. 8 x 3.5-inch storage bays and system fans (hidden) 7. A protection film is pre-attached to use a floppy disk. 1.7 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Asset tag 8. Redundant power supply units (hidden) 2. Remove...
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... Idle] [Auto] SEV-ES ASID Space Limit Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] SEV-ES ASID Space Limit [1] Allows you to configure performance options. SEV Control [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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] 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup CPU Common Options Performance Allows you to...
... Idle] [Auto] SEV-ES ASID Space Limit Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] SEV-ES ASID Space Limit [1] Allows you to configure performance options. SEV Control [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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] 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup CPU Common Options Performance Allows you to...
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... enabled] [Auto] Freeze DF Module Queues on Error [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CC6 Memory Region Encryption [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CC6 B/W Balance Throttle Level [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] UMC Common Options DDR Addressing Options Allows you to configure DDR RAS options. ACPI Allows you to configure Link options. DDR RAS Allows you to configure DDR controller options. DDR Controller Configuration...
... enabled] [Auto] Freeze DF Module Queues on Error [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CC6 Memory Region Encryption [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CC6 B/W Balance Throttle Level [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] UMC Common Options DDR Addressing Options Allows you to configure DDR RAS options. ACPI Allows you to configure Link options. DDR RAS Allows you to configure DDR controller options. DDR Controller Configuration...
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.... 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] Hot Plug Allow FF in Synchronous [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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 configure nBif Common options. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
.... 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] Hot Plug Allow FF in Synchronous [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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 configure nBif Common options. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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.../I2C Configuration Options Allows you to configure FCH RAS options. End Lane Allows you to configure I3C/I2C options. FCH RAS Options Allows you to [Enabled]. NTB Common Options Socket-0 P0/Socket-0 P2/Socket-0 G0/Socket-0 G2 NTB Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The following items appear only when NTB Enable is set to set the NTB start lane. ASUS ESC8000A-E12 3-17...
.../I2C Configuration Options Allows you to configure FCH RAS options. End Lane Allows you to configure I3C/I2C options. FCH RAS Options Allows you to [Enabled]. NTB Common Options Socket-0 P0/Socket-0 P2/Socket-0 G0/Socket-0 G2 NTB Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The following items appear only when NTB Enable is set to set the NTB start lane. ASUS ESC8000A-E12 3-17...
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...CXL Common Options CXL Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CXL SPM [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Detailed debug messages] [Coarse debug messages] [Stage completion] [Assertion messages] [Firmware completion messages only] [Auto] ABL Memory Population Message Control [Warning Message] Configuration options: [Warning Message] [Fatal Error] PSP Error Injection Support [False] Configuration options: [False] [True] Firmware Anti-rollback (FAR) Allows you to control the number of PMU debug...
...CXL Common Options CXL Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CXL SPM [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Detailed debug messages] [Coarse debug messages] [Stage completion] [Assertion messages] [Firmware completion messages only] [Auto] ABL Memory Population Message Control [Warning Message] Configuration options: [Warning Message] [Fatal Error] PSP Error Injection Support [False] Configuration options: [False] [True] Firmware Anti-rollback (FAR) Allows you to control the number of PMU debug...
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... a serial data packet. (A start /stop bit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Putty Keypad [VT100] This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on the other side. The speed must be sent. Long or noisy lines may require more than 1 stop signals. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Bits per second [115200] Selects serial port transmission speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode [Disabled] With this mode enabled only...
... a serial data packet. (A start /stop bit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Putty Keypad [VT100] This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on the other side. The speed must be sent. Long or noisy lines may require more than 1 stop signals. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Bits per second [115200] Selects serial port transmission speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode [Disabled] With this mode enabled only...
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... Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Transfer Time-out [20 sec] Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device Reset Time-out [20 sec] Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device Power-up Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk...
... Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Transfer Time-out [20 sec] Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device Reset Time-out [20 sec] Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device Power-up Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk...
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... on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set values. 3.4.12 AMD Mem Configuration Status The items in this menu display the memory configuration (initialized by ABL) status. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second...
... on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set values. 3.4.12 AMD Mem Configuration Status The items in this menu display the memory configuration (initialized by ABL) status. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to set a user password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Clear Secure Boot Keys Allows you to delete all previously applied secure boot keys. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Key Management Allows you to load the default secure boot keys. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to configure Key Management options. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select the User Password...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to set a user password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Clear Secure Boot Keys Allows you to delete all previously applied secure boot keys. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Key Management Allows you to load the default secure boot keys. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to configure Key Management options. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select the User Password...
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... number of device items that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. ASUS ESC8000A-E12 3-31 Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 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 change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority...
... number of device items that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. ASUS ESC8000A-E12 3-31 Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 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 change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority...
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... error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error DESCRIPTION Bootloader detects BIOS request boot from SPI-ROM, which is available User mode test Uapp completed successfully Bootloader loaded Agesa0 from SpiRom AGESA phase has completed RunPostDramTrainingTests() completed successfully SMU FW Successfully loaded to SMU Secure DRAM Sent all required boot time messages to SMU Validated and ran Security Gasket binary UMC Keys...
... error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error DESCRIPTION Bootloader detects BIOS request boot from SPI-ROM, which is available User mode test Uapp completed successfully Bootloader loaded Agesa0 from SpiRom AGESA phase has completed RunPostDramTrainingTests() completed successfully SMU FW Successfully loaded to SMU Secure DRAM Sent all required boot time messages to SMU Validated and ran Security Gasket binary UMC Keys...
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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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...Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Enumeration Console output connect event Console input connect event AMI Super IO start AMI USB Driver Initialization AMI USB Driver Initialization AMI USB Driver Initialization AMI USB Driver Initialization Reset system USB hotplug NVRAM clean up NVRAM configuration reset IDE, AHCI Initialization IDE, AHCI Initialization IDE, AHCI Initialization IDE, AHCI Initialization Wait BMC ready BIOS Setup Utility password verify BIOS Setup Utility start BIOS Setup Utility input wait Ready to boot event APIC mode PIC mode ASUS ESC8000A-E12...
...Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Enumeration Console output connect event Console input connect event AMI Super IO start AMI USB Driver Initialization AMI USB Driver Initialization AMI USB Driver Initialization AMI USB Driver Initialization Reset system USB hotplug NVRAM clean up NVRAM configuration reset IDE, AHCI Initialization IDE, AHCI Initialization IDE, AHCI Initialization IDE, AHCI Initialization Wait BMC ready BIOS Setup Utility password verify BIOS Setup Utility start BIOS Setup Utility input wait Ready to boot event APIC mode PIC mode ASUS ESC8000A-E12...