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... fans 2-35 2.8.2 Redundant power supply module (for RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-RS12U only 2-36 2.8.3 Replacing the optical drive (for RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 only 2-37 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 Rail kit installation 3-2 3.1.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit 3-2 3.1.2 Installing the tool-less rack rail 3-2 3.2 Rail kit dimensions 3-5 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Onboard LEDs 4-8 4.4 Internal connectors 4-11 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...
... fans 2-35 2.8.2 Redundant power supply module (for RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-RS12U only 2-36 2.8.3 Replacing the optical drive (for RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 only 2-37 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 Rail kit installation 3-2 3.1.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit 3-2 3.1.2 Installing the tool-less rack rail 3-2 3.2 Rail kit dimensions 3-5 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Onboard LEDs 4-8 4.4 Internal connectors 4-11 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...
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... provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 2: Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. About this guide...
... provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for system integrators, and experienced users with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 2: Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with at least basic knowledge of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. About this guide...
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...: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Refer to select. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide...
...: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Refer to select. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide...
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... Server Board 4. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 6. 4 x 3.5" storage device bays 7. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Slim type optical drive (hidden) 9. Asset tag (hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to any system component. System fans 5. Front I/O boards 8. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10...
... Server Board 4. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 6. 4 x 3.5" storage device bays 7. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Slim type optical drive (hidden) 9. Asset tag (hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to any system component. System fans 5. Front I/O boards 8. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10...
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... location switch again to turn off) No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is normal; 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 4 3 2 1 LAN 4 LED LAN 3 LED LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED Message LED Storage Device Access LED RS500A-E10-RS12U VGA port USB 3.0 ports Reset button Location button with LED Power button with LED Power button Power LED Message LED Location LED 2 1 LAN 1 LED LAN 2 LED LED Power button with LED Storage Device Access LED Icon Display status ON OFF Blinking Message LED OFF ON OFF Location button...
... location switch again to turn off) No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is normal; 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 4 3 2 1 LAN 4 LED LAN 3 LED LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED Message LED Storage Device Access LED RS500A-E10-RS12U VGA port USB 3.0 ports Reset button Location button with LED Power button with LED Power button Power LED Message LED Location LED 2 1 LAN 1 LED LAN 2 LED LED Power button with LED Storage Device Access LED Icon Display status ON OFF Blinking Message LED OFF ON OFF Location button...
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... operation failed - internal status ZLib Decompression operation fail HMAC-SHA256 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 Out of Resource Error Timeout data abort exception prefetch abort exception Out of free SRAM to SVC stack base) SYSHUB mapping memory target type is incorrect Failed to retrieve FW header during FW validation Key...
... operation failed - internal status ZLib Decompression operation fail HMAC-SHA256 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 Out of Resource Error Timeout data abort exception prefetch abort exception Out of free SRAM to SVC stack base) SYSHUB mapping memory target type is incorrect Failed to retrieve FW header during FW validation Key...
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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 Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error DESCRIPTION Unable to map an SMN address to AXI space Unable to map a SYSHUB address to AXI space The count of CCXs or cores provided by bootrom is not matching the BIOS public key token The BIOS OEM public key of : Illegal command An SMBus transaction collision detected Transaction failed to be started...
...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 Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error DESCRIPTION Unable to map an SMN address to AXI space Unable to map a SYSHUB address to AXI space The count of CCXs or cores provided by bootrom is not matching the BIOS public key token The BIOS OEM public key of : Illegal command An SMBus transaction collision detected Transaction failed to be started...
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... started Connect device event PCI Bus Enumeration PCI 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 Legacy Option ROM 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...
... started Connect device event PCI Bus Enumeration PCI 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 Legacy Option ROM 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...
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... using the memory configurations in slots A2. ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 2-7 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Start installing the DIMMs in this section. Memory configurations DIMM A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 D1 D2 E1 E2 F1 F2 G1 G2 H1 H2 1 DIMM P 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P 10 DIMMs P P PPPPP P P P 12 DIMMs...
... using the memory configurations in slots A2. ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 2-7 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Start installing the DIMMs in this section. Memory configurations DIMM A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 D1 D2 E1 E2 F1 F2 G1 G2 H1 H2 1 DIMM P 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P 10 DIMMs P P PPPPP P P P 12 DIMMs...
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... 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. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices...
... 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. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices...
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... speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. 2. This connector functions only when you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (power supply unit) to read PSU information. 4.4 Internal connectors 1. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you enable ASUS ASMB9. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors, controlled by AMD integrated SATA controller, are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA drives (SATA 1 connector...
... speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. 2. This connector functions only when you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (power supply unit) to read PSU information. 4.4 Internal connectors 1. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you enable ASUS ASMB9. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors, controlled by AMD integrated SATA controller, are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA drives (SATA 1 connector...
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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 reboot after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCI-E/PCI [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 to [Last State...
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 reboot after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCI-E/PCI [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 to [Last State...
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... devices may require more than Legacy console redirection. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are empty, a "start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is selected than 1 stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] This allows you to capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Resolution [80x24] This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for error detection...
... devices may require more than Legacy console redirection. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are empty, a "start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is selected than 1 stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] This allows you to capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Resolution [80x24] This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for error detection...
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...-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0-2 / Floppy / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 5-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when CSM Support is set the GA20 option...
...-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0-2 / Floppy / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 5-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when CSM Support is set the GA20 option...
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... [Enabled] Allows you to Setup Mode This item appears only when you want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No. Reset to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is set Key Management page. Configuration options: [Set New] [Append] ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 5-27 This item allows you to clear all Factory Default keys. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set to User Mode, and install...
... [Enabled] Allows you to Setup Mode This item appears only when you want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No. Reset to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is set Key Management page. Configuration options: [Set New] [Append] ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 5-27 This item allows you to clear all Factory Default keys. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set to User Mode, and install...
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... the SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from 1 to change the system boot options. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on state for setup activation key. ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 5-29 Floppy Drive BBS Priorities / Hard Drive BBS Priorities / CD/DVD ROM Drive...
... the SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from 1 to change the system boot options. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on state for setup activation key. ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 5-29 Floppy Drive BBS Priorities / Hard Drive BBS Priorities / CD/DVD ROM Drive...
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...] The following item appears only when Data Bus Configuration User Controls is set the setup time on CAD bus signals to Auto or manual. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Post Package Repair [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RCD Parity [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Address Command Parity Retry [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 5-35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CAD Bus Configuration CAD Bus Timing User Controls [Auto] This option allows you to...
...] The following item appears only when Data Bus Configuration User Controls is set the setup time on CAD bus signals to Auto or manual. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Post Package Repair [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RCD Parity [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Address Command Parity Retry [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 5-35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CAD Bus Configuration CAD Bus Timing User Controls [Auto] This option allows you to...
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... 255. 5.11 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to choose options to enable/disable logging of System boot event. METW [60] Multiple Event Time Windows (METW). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes. 5.11.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to enable or disable all smbios event logs. 5-42 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup The number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass...
... 255. 5.11 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to choose options to enable/disable logging of System boot event. METW [60] Multiple Event Time Windows (METW). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes. 5.11.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to enable or disable all smbios event logs. 5-42 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup The number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass...
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... ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 5-43 BMC Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For BMC [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] FRB-2 Timer [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] FRB-2 Timer timeout [6 minutes] Configuration options: [3 minutes] [4 minutes] [5 minutes] [6 minutes] FRB-2 Timer Policy [Do Nothing] Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle] 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. 5.12 Server...
... ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 5-43 BMC Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For BMC [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] FRB-2 Timer [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] FRB-2 Timer timeout [6 minutes] Configuration options: [3 minutes] [4 minutes] [5 minutes] [6 minutes] FRB-2 Timer Policy [Do Nothing] Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle] 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. 5.12 Server...
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... the OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Log EFI Status Codes [Error code] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Both] [Error code] [Progress code] BMC self test log Erase Log [Yes, On every reset] Configuration options: [Yes, On every reset] [No] When log is full [Clear Log] Configuration options: [Clear Log] [Do not log any more] BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to view the system event log records. 5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup OS Wtd Timer Timeout...
... the OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Log EFI Status Codes [Error code] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Both] [Error code] [Progress code] BMC self test log Erase Log [Yes, On every reset] Configuration options: [Yes, On every reset] [No] When log is full [Clear Log] Configuration options: [Clear Log] [Do not log any more] BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to view the system event log records. 5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup OS Wtd Timer Timeout...