Asus RS720Q-E8-RS12 e9847 Manual de usuario

2U Rackmount ServerRS720Q-E8-RS12User Guide

xAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of conguring a serve

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-245.5 IntelRCSetup menuThe IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the processor and chipset settings.

5-25RS720Q-E8-RS125.5.1 Processor ConfigurationPer Socket ConfigurationAllows you to set the number of cores to enable. 0 means all cores. Total of 1

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-26Enable SMX [Disabled]Enables the Safer Mode Extensions Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]Hardware Prefe

5-27RS720Q-E8-RS125.5.2 Advanced Power Management ConfigurationPower Technology [Energy Efficient]This item allows you to enable power management fea

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-285.5.3 Common RefCode ConfigurationNuma [Enabled]This item enables or disables the Non uniform Memory Access (N

5-29RS720Q-E8-RS125.5.4 QPI ConfigurationQPI StatusQPI General ConfigurationQPI StatusThisitemdisplaysinformationabouttheQPIstatus.Link Speed

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-305.5.5 Memory ConfigurationEnforce POR [Auto]Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency adn volt

5-31RS720Q-E8-RS12C/A Parity Enable [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the DDR4's command address parity.Congurationoptions:[Auto][Disable

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-32Mem Electrical Throttling [Disabled]AllowsyoutocongureMemoryElecticalthrottling.Congurationoptions:[D

5-33RS720Q-E8-RS12EV DFX Features [Disabled]SetthisoptiontoallowDFXLockBitstoremainclear.Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]PCIE Slot

xiReferencesRefer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-345.5.7 PCH ConfigurationPCH Devices PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only]This option enables or disables the AS

5-35RS720Q-E8-RS12PCH SATA ConfigurationSATA Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.Congurationoptions:[Disabled]

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-36USB ConfigurationxHCI Mode [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the mode of operation of xHCI controller. Con

5-37RS720Q-E8-RS125.5.8 Miscellaneous ConfigurationActive Video [Offboard Device]Allows you to select the video type.Congurationoptions:[OnboardD

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-385.6 Server Mgmt menuThe Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change

5-39RS720Q-E8-RS12System Event Log AllowsyoutochangetheSELeventlogconguration.SEL Components [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable all fea

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-40Bmc network configurationThesub-itemsinthiscongurationallowyoutoconguretheBMCnetworkparameters.Co

5-41RS720Q-E8-RS12IPv6 Display Full Field [Enable]Displays the full or brief IPv6 Field.Congurationoptions:[Disable][Enable]IPv6 Display Full Form

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-42The following item appears only when you set IP BMC Lan Optionto[Enable].IPv6 BMC LAN IP Address Source [Prev

5-43RS720Q-E8-RS125.7 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.5.7.1 Chang

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Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-44Smbios Event Log Standard SettingsLog System Boot Event [Disabled]Allowsyoutochooseoptionstoenable/disabl

5-45RS720Q-E8-RS125.8 Monitor menuTheMonitormenudisplaysthesystemtemperature/powerstatus,andallowsyoutochangethe fan settings.Scroll dow

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-464.9 Security menuThis menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menu

5-47RS720Q-E8-RS12User PasswordTo set a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. FromtheCreateNewPasswordbox,

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-48Key ManagementThisitemonlyappearswhentheitemSecureBootModeissetto[Custom].TheKey Management item

5-49RS720Q-E8-RS12Setup Prompt Timeout [xx]Usethe<+>and<->keystoadjustthenumberofsecondstowaitforsetupactivationkey.Bootu

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-50• Toselectthebootdeviceduringsystemstartup,press<F8>whenASUSLogoappears.• ToaccessWindow

5-51RS720Q-E8-RS12Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend ba

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-52Restore DefaultsRestore/load default values for all the setup options. Save as User DefaultsSave the changes do

6RAID CongurationThis chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities. Chapter 6: RAID

This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.1Product introduction

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-26.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:• LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configurati

6-3RS720Q-E8-RS126.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOSYou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-43. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu and then press <

6-5RS720Q-E8-RS126.2.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using two

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-63. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to congure array setting.4. Press <

6-7RS720Q-E8-RS125. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtu

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-88. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>.9. Select the units for virtual drive s

6-9RS720Q-E8-RS1212. When nished setting the selected virtual drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, and then press <Enter>.13. Fol

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-10Using New ConfigurationWhen a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID co

6-11RS720Q-E8-RS126.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the View/Add

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2*May vary according to region or territoryIf any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.1.

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-126.2.3 Initializing the virtual drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may

6-13RS720Q-E8-RS123. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Enter&g

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-14Using the Objects commandTo initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, selec

6-15RS720Q-E8-RS123. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.4. When prompted, press the <Sp

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-166.2.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Manag

6-17RS720Q-E8-RS123. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive.4. When rebuild is

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-186.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selecte

6-19RS720Q-E8-RS123. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. A progres

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-20Using the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, select Objec

6-21RS720Q-E8-RS126.2.6 Deleting a RAID configurationTo delete a RAID conguration1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configura

RS720Q-E8-RS121-31.2 Serial number labelPlease take note of the product’s serial number. The Serial number contains 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxx

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-226.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the

6-23RS720Q-E8-RS126.2.8 Enabling WriteCacheYou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the d

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-246.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise S

6-25RS720Q-E8-RS126.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-266. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <

6-27RS720Q-E8-RS126.3.2 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RA

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-286.3.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a

6-29RS720Q-E8-RS12Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.6.3.5 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only for the RAID 1

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-303. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID v

6-31RS720Q-E8-RS126.3.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-41.3 System specificationsThe ASUS RS720Q-E8-RS12 is a 2U server system featuring the ASUS Z10PH-D16 Server Board.

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-326.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to

6-33RS720Q-E8-RS126.4.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type.2. Click

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-346. Conrm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue.This process could take a while depending on the

6-35RS720Q-E8-RS126.4.2 Changing a Volume TypeTo change the volume type in Volume Properties:1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Vol

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-366.4.3 Deleting a volumeBe cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you

6-37RS720Q-E8-RS126.4.4 PreferencesSystem PreferencesAllow you to set to show the notication area icon and show system information, warning, or error

Chapter 6: RAID conguration6-38

7Driver installationThis chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both Linux® and Win

7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an op

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-37.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverDuring Windows® Server 2008 R2 OS installationTo install the RAID controller d

RS720Q-E8-RS121-5Model Name ASUS RS720Q-E8-RS12HDD BaysI = internalA or S will be hot-swappable12 x Hot-swap 3.5" HDD Bays (3 x Hot-swap 3.5"

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller d

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-53. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.Main MenuDo you h

7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.More Driver

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-73. While booting from DVD, press <ESC> to give the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Lin

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.5 . You

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-96. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB oppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installationPreparing the Linux DriverEnsure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. Wh

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-113. Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>.Installing SUSE 11 Linux OSTo install the LSI Me

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the installation.4. Use the USB drive to provide the

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-137.2 Management applications and utilities installationWhen you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-6Model Name ASUS RS720Q-E8-RS12 Regulatory ComplianceBSMI, CE, C-TICK, FCC (Class A)Dimension750 mm x 444 mm x 88 m

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installationThe Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-15The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks.7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tabPress the arrow down butto

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.3.5 Contact information menuThe Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-177.4 Intel® chipset device software installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipse

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.6. Read the Readme File Inform

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-195. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation.7.5 Installing the Intel® I350-AM1/I350-AM2/I210 X

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 7. Tick I accept the terms

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-219. Click Install to start the installation.10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation.

7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.6 VGA driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adap

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-236. Click Finish to complete the installation.5. Click Install to proceed with the installation.

RS720Q-E8-RS121-7MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 21 21 21 21 2Refer to the Fron

7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installationThis section provides the instructions on how to

ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series 7-255. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue.6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue.7. Read

7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program

AContact InformationAppendices

A-2AppendixASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +

RS720Q-E8-RS12A-3ASUS contact informationASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USAFax +1-510-608-4

A-4AppendixASUS contact information ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands) Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands Web site http://www.

iiCopyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-8MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801

RS720Q-E8-RS121-98. LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 and 2. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-10Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTIONNormal bootDXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase60 Progress DXE Core Star

RS720Q-E8-RS121-111.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.The barebone server does not include a oppy disk d

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-12MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 21 21 21 21

RS720Q-E8-RS121-13MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 2MgmtPORT801 21 21 21 21 2MgmtPORT801 2Mgm

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-14

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.2Hardware InformationChapter 2

Chapter 2: Hardware information2-22.1 Removing the server node2. Hold the server node lever and press the green node latch. 3. Firmly pull the serv

2-3RS720Q-E8-RS122.2 Air Duct The RS720Q-E8-RS12 server system comes with a motherboard fan air duct to enable better air ow inside the motherboard

iiiContentsNotices ... viiREACH

Chapter 2: Hardware information2-42.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 2011-3 Socket designed for the Int

2-5RS720Q-E8-RS121. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.• To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are inst

Chapter 2: Hardware information2-62. Press the right load lever with your thumb (A), then slide it to the left (B) until it is released from the ret

2-7RS720Q-E8-RS126. Get the CPU.7. Align and position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark

Chapter 2: Hardware information2-811. Push down the right load lever (K) then insert it under the retention tab (L).Some heatsinks come with pre-ap

2-9RS720Q-E8-RS122. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the

Chapter 2: Hardware information2-102.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memo

2-11RS720Q-E8-RS12Dual CPU configurationDIMM (CPU1) DIMM (CPU2)A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H12 DIMMsP P4 DIMMsP P P P8 DIMMsP P P P P

Chapter 2: Hardware information2-122.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends, then insert the DIMM v

2-13RS720Q-E8-RS122.5 Hard disk drivesThe system supports three hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives per node (available only when an optional ASUS PIK

ivContentsChapter 3: Installation options3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit ...3-

Chapter 2: Hardware information2-145. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of

2-15RS720Q-E8-RS122.6 Expansion slotsThe following subsections describe the slots and expansion cards that they support.Ensure to unplug the power co

Chapter 2: Hardware information2-162.6.2 Removing the riser cardTo remove the riser card:1. Locate the PCI-E x24 slot in the motherboard, then loos

2-17RS720Q-E8-RS122.6.3 Installing an expansion cardBefore installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure to make

Chapter 2: Hardware information2-183. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCI-E slot on the motherboard.The expans

2-19RS720Q-E8-RS12* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.2.6.5 Interrupt assignmentsStandard Interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Sta

Chapter 2: Hardware information2-202.7 Removable/optional componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or

2-21RS720Q-E8-RS123. Prepare a replacement fan of the same type and size. 2. Lift the rear end of the top cover, and follow the direction of the ar

Chapter 2: Hardware information2-222.7.2 Power supply moduleTo install a second power supply module• If you install two or more nodes, please insta

2-23RS720Q-E8-RS122.7.3 Installing an M.2 cardFollow the steps below to install an optional M.2 card on your motherboard.1. Locate the M.2 connector

vContents5.4.8 Network Stack Conguration... 5-195.4.9 CSM Conguration ...

Chapter 2: Hardware information2-24

This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.3Installation optionsChapter 3: Installation option

Chapter 3: Installation options3-23.1 Tool-less Friction Rail KitThe tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails in

3-3RS720Q-E8-RS122. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack.A 1U space is c

Chapter 3: Installation options3-41 21 21 21 27. Lift the server chassis and insert into the rack rail. • Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and t

Chapter 4: Motherboard informationThis chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.4Motherbo

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layout

4-3RS720Q-E8-RS12Jumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-52. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-63. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LA

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-4Internal LEDsPage1. CPUwarningLED(ERRCPU1,ERRCPU2) 4-172. BMCLED(BMCLED1) 4-173. StandbyPowerLED(

4-5RS720Q-E8-RS124.2 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)ThisjumperallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCMOS.YoucancleartheCMOSm

vi6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency... 6-186.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-62. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)ThisjumperallowsyoutoenableordisabletheonboardVGAcontroller

4-7RS720Q-E8-RS125. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)ThisjumperallowsyoutoquicklyrecovertheIntelManagementEngine(ME)rm

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-87. Serial General Purpose Input/Output setting (3-pin SGPIO_SEL1)Thisjumperallowsyoutoselectastoragedev

4-9RS720Q-E8-RS128. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN) ThisjumperallowsyoutoenableordisabletheASMB8.9. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PS

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1010. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1)Theseleadsarefortheintrusiondetectionfeatureforchassiswith

4-11RS720Q-E8-RS12The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. 4.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-122. USB connector (5-1 pin USB3; A-Type USB10)TheseconnectorsareforUSB2.0ports.ConnecttheUSBmoduleca

4-13RS720Q-E8-RS124. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1)This connector is for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables to th

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-146. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1)ThisconnectorallowsyoutoinstallanM.2device.• Thisconnectorsupportst

4-15RS720Q-E8-RS127. Proprietary power connectors (20-pin PWR1, 4-pin PWR2)TheseconnectorsareforProprietarypowersupplyplugs.Thepowersupply

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-168. System panel connector (16-pin PANEL1 [White])Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.A.

4-17RS720Q-E8-RS124.4 Internal LEDs1. CPU warning LED (ERRCPU1, ERRCPU2)TheCPUwarningLEDslightuptoindicateanimpendingfailureofthecorre

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-183. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1)ThemotherboardcomeswithastandbypowerLED.ThegreenLEDlightsuptoindica

4-19RS720Q-E8-RS125. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1)ThisLEDisforthestorageadd-oncardcableconnectedtotheSATAorSASadd-oncard.Theread

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-207. Location LED (LOCLED1) ThisonboardLEDlightsupwhentheLocationbuttonontheserverispressedorwhe

4-21RS720Q-E8-RS124.5 Z10PH-D16 Golden Finger 1. Golden FingerTheZ10PH-D16goldenngerisaproprietaryconnectorthatintegratesmostofthefun

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-222. Golden Finger Power connectorRefertothefollowingillustrationforthegoldennger'spowerpinde

Chapter 5: BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters a

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-25.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic

5-3RS720Q-E8-RS123. Press <Tab> to switch to the Driveeld.4. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystondtheUSBashdiskthatcontainsthelatest

viiiSafety informationElectrical Safety• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attach

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-45.1.3 BUPDATER utilityThe succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may n

5-5RS720Q-E8-RS124. Theutilityveriesthele,thenstartsupdatingtheBIOSle.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to pr

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-65.2 BIOS setup programThismotherboardsupportsaprogrammablermwarechipthatyoucanupdateusingtheprovi

5-7RS720Q-E8-RS125.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main   ForchangingthebasicsystemcongurationAdv

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-85.2.3 Menu itemsThehighlighteditemonthemenubardisplaysthespecicitemsforthatmenu.Forexample,sel

5-9RS720Q-E8-RS125.3 Main menuWhenyouentertheBIOSSetupprogram,theMainmenuscreenappears.TheMainmenuprovidesyouanoverviewofthebasi

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-105.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices

5-11RS720Q-E8-RS125.4.1 ACPI SettingsEnable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled]AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheBIOSACPIAutoConguration.Congur

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-125.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 ConfigurationAllows you to set the paramete

5-13RS720Q-E8-RS12Intel LAN I210 LAN1 / LAN2 Enable [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

ixDO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the cr

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-145.4.5 Serial Port Console RedirectionConsole Redirection SettingsThisitembecomescongurableonlywhenyoue

5-15RS720Q-E8-RS12Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]Allows you to set the terminal type.[VT100] ASCIIcharset.[VT100+] ExtendsVT100tosupportcolor,functio

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-16Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)Console Redirection [Disabled

5-17RS720Q-E8-RS125.4.6 APMAllowsyoutoconguretheAdvancePowerManagement(APM)settings.Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]Whensetto[PowerOff

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-185.4.7 PCI Subsystem SettingsAllowsyoutocongurePCI,PCI-X,andPCIExpressSettings.Load RT32 Image [Enabl

5-19RS720Q-E8-RS12Network stack [Disabled]Enablesordisablesthenetworkstackfeature.Congurationoptions:[Disable][Enable]5.4.8 Network Stack

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-205.4.9 CSM ConfigurationCSM Support [Enabled]This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Congurat

5-21RS720Q-E8-RS125.4.10 Trusted ComputingConfigurationSecurity Device Support [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for securit

Chapter 4: Motherboard information5-225.4.11 USB ConfigurationLegacy USB Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support.

5-23RS720Q-E8-RS12USB hardware delays and time-outsUSB transfer time-out [20 sec]Thetime-outvalueforcontrol,bulk,andinterrupttransfer.Congura