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... rear panel specifications. 2. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. viii Chapter 6: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing...
... rear panel specifications. 2. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of configuring a server. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. viii Chapter 6: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing...
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... the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to help you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you complete a task. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for all ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item...
... the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to help you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you complete a task. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for all ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item...
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... link *** Installing GPU cards will occupy expansion slots 2 x M.2 (Up to 22110) (CPU2) (Support SATA/PCIe M.2) Micro SD Card Slot 1 Proprietary Slot 1 1 x PCIe Gen4 x8 (for PIKE card only) Proprietary Slot 2 4 x 1Gb RJ45 Lan Module Card or 2 x 10Gb RJ45 Lan Module Card SATA Controller Disk Controller SAS Controller 8 x SATA3 6Gb/s ports 2 x M.2 connectors (SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen4 x4 link) Optional: 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 9560-16i (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-3 The server...
... link *** Installing GPU cards will occupy expansion slots 2 x M.2 (Up to 22110) (CPU2) (Support SATA/PCIe M.2) Micro SD Card Slot 1 Proprietary Slot 1 1 x PCIe Gen4 x8 (for PIKE card only) Proprietary Slot 2 4 x 1Gb RJ45 Lan Module Card or 2 x 10Gb RJ45 Lan Module Card SATA Controller Disk Controller SAS Controller 8 x SATA3 6Gb/s ports 2 x M.2 connectors (SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen4 x4 link) Optional: 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 9560-16i (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-3 The server...
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Model Name Security Options OS Support RS720A-E11-RS24U TPM-SPI PFR Windows® Server 2019 RedHat® Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server CentOS Ubuntu VMware * Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Hardware Regulatory Compliance Dimension Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & storage device not included) Gross Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & storage device not included, packing included) Power Supply (different configuration by region) Environment ASUS Control Center...
Model Name Security Options OS Support RS720A-E11-RS24U TPM-SPI PFR Windows® Server 2019 RedHat® Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server CentOS Ubuntu VMware * Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Hardware Regulatory Compliance Dimension Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & storage device not included) Gross Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & storage device not included, packing included) Power Supply (different configuration by region) Environment ASUS Control Center...
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... front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 3. Please remove the protection film before shipping. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 24 NVMe non-GPU model 1. Front panel (hidden) 7. 24 x 2.5" storage device trays The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-7 SATA/SAS back panel 6. Riser card bracket...
... front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 3. Please remove the protection film before shipping. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 24 NVMe non-GPU model 1. Front panel (hidden) 7. 24 x 2.5" storage device trays The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-7 SATA/SAS back panel 6. Riser card bracket...
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... card bracket 2. Front panel (hidden) 7. 24 x 2.5" storage device trays 8. Please remove the protection film before turning on the front or rear panel if you need to the front cover before shipping. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SATA/SAS back panel 6. A protection film is installed on slot 3 & 4. • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 3. ASUS KMPP-D32 Server Board 4. Connect a USB floppy disk drive...
... card bracket 2. Front panel (hidden) 7. 24 x 2.5" storage device trays 8. Please remove the protection film before turning on the front or rear panel if you need to the front cover before shipping. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SATA/SAS back panel 6. A protection film is installed on slot 3 & 4. • The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 3. ASUS KMPP-D32 Server Board 4. Connect a USB floppy disk drive...
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1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Intel® I350-AM4 1G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Intel® X710-AT2 Gigabit 10G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps / 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 10 Gbps connection ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-11
1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Intel® I350-AM4 1G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Intel® X710-AT2 Gigabit 10G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps / 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 10 Gbps connection ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-11
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... transactions Unable to kill current transaction on host One of: Illegal command An SMBus transaction collision detected Transaction failed to be started or processed by host An unsolicited SMBus interrupt was made An error/data corruption detected on response from SMU for sent msg MCM Steady-state unit test failed S3 Enter failed AGESA BL did not set PSP SMU reserved addresses via...
... transactions Unable to kill current transaction on host One of: Illegal command An SMBus transaction collision detected Transaction failed to be started or processed by host An unsolicited SMBus interrupt was made An error/data corruption detected on response from SMU for sent msg MCM Steady-state unit test failed S3 Enter failed AGESA BL did not set PSP SMU reserved addresses via...
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... error 0x47 error 0x48 error 0x49 error 0x4A error 0x4B error PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) 0x4C error 0x4D error 0x4E error 0x4F error 0x50 error 0x51 error 0x52 error 0x53 error 0x54 error 0x55 error 0x56 error 0x57 error 0x58 error 0x59 error 0x5A error 0x5B error 0x5C error 0x5E error 0x5F error DESCRIPTION Unable to map a SYSHUB address to AXI space The count of : Illegal command, Unclaimed cycle, or Host time out An smbus transaction collision detected, operation restarted Transaction failed...
... error 0x47 error 0x48 error 0x49 error 0x4A error 0x4B error PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) 0x4C error 0x4D error 0x4E error 0x4F error 0x50 error 0x51 error 0x52 error 0x53 error 0x54 error 0x55 error 0x56 error 0x57 error 0x58 error 0x59 error 0x5A error 0x5B error 0x5C error 0x5E error 0x5F error DESCRIPTION Unable to map a SYSHUB address to AXI space The count of : Illegal command, Unclaimed cycle, or Host time out An smbus transaction collision detected, operation restarted Transaction failed...
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... socket) Error with actual fusing operation SEV FW Rollback attempt is detected / SEV download FW command fail to broadcase and clear the IsInSRAM field on slave dies Agesa error injection failure Uncorrectable TWIX error detected Error programming the TWIX PCS registers Error setting TWIX PCS threshold value SW CCP queue is full, cannot add more entries CCP command description syntax error detected from wrapped Knoll/Prom keys Knoll returned...
... socket) Error with actual fusing operation SEV FW Rollback attempt is detected / SEV download FW command fail to broadcase and clear the IsInSRAM field on slave dies Agesa error injection failure Uncorrectable TWIX error detected Error programming the TWIX PCS registers Error setting TWIX PCS threshold value SW CCP queue is full, cannot add more entries CCP command description syntax error detected from wrapped Knoll/Prom keys Knoll returned...
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...; ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you can use the recommended memory configuration in this section for reference. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. If you are not sure on which slots to install the DIMMS, you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Start installing the DIMMs into...
...; ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you can use the recommended memory configuration in this section for reference. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. If you are not sure on which slots to install the DIMMS, you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Start installing the DIMMs into...
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... tables. 3. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-49 Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Refer to the card. 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...
... tables. 3. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-49 Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Refer to the card. 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...
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... list. Applies settings with power efficiency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of benchmarks. Applies settings with performance and power consumption balance. Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to boost the CPU's frequency. Configuration options: [Peak Frequency Optimized] - Recommended for different scenarios. Recommended for traditional HPC applications. Recommend for latency-sensitive users. [Power Efficient Optimized] - Recommended for different kinds of the OS. Optimized Performance Setting [Default...
... list. Applies settings with power efficiency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of benchmarks. Applies settings with performance and power consumption balance. Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to boost the CPU's frequency. Configuration options: [Peak Frequency Optimized] - Recommended for different scenarios. Recommended for traditional HPC applications. Recommend for latency-sensitive users. [Power Efficient Optimized] - Recommended for different kinds of the OS. Optimized Performance Setting [Default...
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... Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set the number of rows and columns supported on Putty. VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] This allows you to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 5-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set the number of rows and columns supported on Putty. VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] This allows you to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 5-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. This should be enabled for the complete keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. This should be enabled for the complete keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [...
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... you to set to [Enabled]. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 5-21 Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select time-out value for devices connected. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay in seconds [5] Allows you to select maximum time the device will not be created. Use the or...
... you to set to [Enabled]. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 5-21 Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select time-out value for devices connected. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay in seconds [5] Allows you to select maximum time the device will not be created. Use the or...
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... require HDD handles to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Use the or to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Set the wait time to press ESC key to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] The BIOS reaction on drive 80h. Configuration options: [Adjust] [Keep] Boot Option filter [UEFI...
... require HDD handles to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Use the or to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Set the wait time to press ESC key to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] The BIOS reaction on drive 80h. Configuration options: [Adjust] [Keep] Boot Option filter [UEFI...
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... clear a user password: 1. Select the Clear User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Select Yes from the Warning message window then press . Secure Boot This item allows you to [Custom]. Restore Factory Keys This option will force the system to customize the Secure Boot settings. User Password To set the Secure Boot selector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to User Mode, and install factory default Secure Boot key databases. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Configuration...
... clear a user password: 1. Select the Clear User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Select Yes from the Warning message window then press . Secure Boot This item allows you to [Custom]. Restore Factory Keys This option will force the system to customize the Secure Boot settings. User Password To set the Secure Boot selector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to User Mode, and install factory default Secure Boot key databases. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Configuration...
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... Address Command Parity Retry to [Enabled]. Max Parity Error Replay [8] The values in hex, 1, 2, or 3 is invalid. Max Write CRC Error Replay [8] The values in hex, 1, 2, or 3 is invalid. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you set Data Bus Configuration User Controls to specify the mode for drive strength. Configuration options: [0] - [39] Disable Memory Error Injection [True] Configuration options: [False] [True] ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 5-47 RttNom [Auto] Configuration options: [Rtt_Nom Disable...
... Address Command Parity Retry to [Enabled]. Max Parity Error Replay [8] The values in hex, 1, 2, or 3 is invalid. Max Write CRC Error Replay [8] The values in hex, 1, 2, or 3 is invalid. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you set Data Bus Configuration User Controls to specify the mode for drive strength. Configuration options: [0] - [39] Disable Memory Error Injection [True] Configuration options: [False] [True] ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 5-47 RttNom [Auto] Configuration options: [Rtt_Nom Disable...
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...] [Socket1-Die2] [Socket1-Die3] ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 5-55 Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Hot Plug Handling mode [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable Masking of Receiver Error and Bad TLP at Gen4 x2. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] [Auto Enable Rcv Err and Bad TLP Mask [Auto] This item allows you to control the Hot Plug Handling mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.11.5 NTB Common Options...
...] [Socket1-Die2] [Socket1-Die3] ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 5-55 Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Hot Plug Handling mode [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable Masking of Receiver Error and Bad TLP at Gen4 x2. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] [Auto Enable Rcv Err and Bad TLP Mask [Auto] This item allows you to control the Hot Plug Handling mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.11.5 NTB Common Options...