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USER MANUAL ESC510 G4 SFF ASUS

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E13441

Revised Edition V2

December 2017

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Contents

Notices ...... vi

Federal Communications Commission Statement......vi

REACH ......vii

Safety information......viii

Electrical Safety ......viii

Operation Safety......viii

About this guide....ix

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 System package contents....1-2

1.2 Serial number label....1-2

1.3 ESC510 G4 SFF specifications summary....1-3

1.4 Front panel features....1-5

1.5 Rear panel features....1-6

1.6 Internal features....1-7

1.7 LED information 1-8

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 1-8

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

2.1 Chassis cover....2-2

2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover 2-2

2.2 CPU installation....2-3

2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation....2-5

2.4 System memory 2-6

2.4.1 DIMM installation....2-7

2.5 Assembly module 2-8

2.5.1 Removing the assembly module....2-8

2.5.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover 2-9

2.6 5.25-inch drive....2-10

2.7 Card reader....2-11

2.8 Hard disk drives (HDD)....2-12

2.9 Expansion slots....2-14

2.9.1 Installing an expansion card....2-15

2.9.2 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards....2-16

2.10 System fan....2-17

2.11 BIOS update utility 2-18

2.12 Motherboard rear and audio connection 2-19

2.12.1 Rear I/O connection 2-19

2.12.2 Audio I/O connection....2-21

Contents

2.13 Starting up for the first time....2-23
2.14 Turning off the computer 2-23

Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

3.1 Motherboard layout....3-2
3.2 Jumpers 3-4
3.3 Onboard LEDs....3-8
3.4 Internal connectors....3-11

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS....4-2

4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.... 4-2
4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility....4-3
4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-4

4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen....4-7
4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7
4.2.3 Menu items....4-8
4.2.4 Submenu items 4-8
4.2.5 Navigation keys....4-8
4.2.6 General help....4-8
4.2.7 Configuration fields 4-8
4.2.8 Pop-up window....4-8
4.2.9 Scroll bar....4-8

4.3 Main menu 4-9

4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]....4-9
4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] 4-9

4.4 Advanced menu 4-10

4.4.1 Trusted Computing....4-10
4.4.2 Runtime Error Logging Settings....4-10
4.4.3 Chipset Configuration....4-11
4.4.4 Platform Configuration 4-21
4.4.5 CPU Configuration 4-29
4.4.6 SATA Configuration 4-32
4.4.7 Network Stack Configuration 4-35
4.4.8 CSM Configuration 4-36
4.4.9 NVMe controller and Drive information 4-37
4.4.10 iSCSI Configuration 4-37

Contents

4.5 Security Menu....4-37
4.6 Boot Menu....4-40
4.7 Monitor Menu....4-42
4.8 Tool menu....4-42
4.9 Save & Exit menu....4-43
4.10 Event Logs menu 4-44

Chapter 5: RAID Configuration

5.1 Setting up RAID....5-2

5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-2
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives....5-3
5.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS....5-3
5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities....5-3

5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility....5-4

5.2.1 Creating a RAID set....5-5
5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set....5-7
5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 5-8
5.2.4 Exiting the Intel ^® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility.... 5-9
5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID....5-9
5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility....5-11

5.3Intel ^® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)....5-12

5.3.1 Creating a RAID set....5-13
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type....5-15
5.3.3 Deleting a volume 5-16
5.3.4 Preferences....5-17

Appendix

P10S-M WS block diagram....A-2

Q-Code table....A-3

ASUS contact information....A-6

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

Australia statement notice

From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support

Safety information

Electrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you service.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package.
• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user's safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy System

CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system.

About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

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

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

4. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

5. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

that you must press the enclosed key.

$$ < \text { Key1 } > + < \text { Key2 } > + < \text { Key3 } > $$

Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Command

Example: + +

Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line:

format A:/S

References

Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide

This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility.

2. ASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

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1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name ESC510 G4 SFF

Accessories 1 x Support CD

1 x Windows 10 Recovery DVD (for OS bundled SKU M12 language pack)

1 x Windows 7 Recovery DVD (for OS bundled SKU M12 language pack)

1 x AC Power Cable

1 x VGA Support CD (for Windows 10)

1 x VGA Support CD (for Windows 7)

Optional Items Smart Card Reader

Anti-Virus CD pack

DVD-RW or DVD-ROM

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.2 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF xxS0xxxxxxxxx

1.3 ESC510 G4 SFF specifications summary

The ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF is a workstation featuring the ASUS P10S-M WS Workstation board.

Processor / System Bus		1 x Socket LGA1151Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v5/v6 Processor FamilyIntel® 7th/6th Generation CoreTM i7/i5/i3 processorsIntel® 7th/6th Generation PentiumTM processorsIntel® 7th/6th Generation CeleronTM processors
Core Logic		Intel® C236 Chipset
Memory	Total Slots	4 (2-channel per CPU, 4 DIMM per CPU)
	Capacity	Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM)
	Memory Type	4 x DIMM, Max 64GB, DDR4 2133/2400 MHz, ECC/ non-ECC UDIMM* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update** Memory frequency supported depends on the CPU installed
	Memory Size	4GB, 8GB, 16GB (UDIMM)
Expansion Slots	Total PCI/PCI-X /PCI-E Slots	3
	Slot Type	PCIEX1_1: PCI-E x1 slot, x1 Gen3 Link, from PCHPCIEX16_1: PCI-E x16 slot, x16 Gen3 LinkPCIEX8_1: PCI-E x8 slot, x4 Gen3 Link, from PCH
Disk Controller	SATA Controller	Intel® C236 Chipset:8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports or7 x SATA 6Gb/s with 1 x M.2 (SATA 6Gb/s & PCI-E Gen3 x4 link, NGFF 22110/2280/2260/2242)Intel® RSTe (Windows & Linux)(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
Storage Bays		2 x Internal 3.5" HDD Bays (Or switch to 2 x internal 2.5" SSD with cage by requests)
Networking	LAN	2 x Intel® I210 GbE LAN
Graphic	VGA	Integrated Graphics Processor x 1Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/HDMI/DisplayPort-Supports DVI-D with Max resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz-Supports HDMI with Max resolution 4096 x 2160@60/24 Hz-Supports DisplayPort with Max resolution 4096 x 2304@60 Hz-Supports Intel® HD Graphics, InTruTM 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, InsiderTM-Maximum shared memory of 512MB
Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive)		1 x 5.25" media bays(Options: No DVD-ROM/DVD-RW)

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ESC500 G4 SFF specifications summary

Rear I/O	2 x USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 2.0 ports1 x Optical S/PDIF Out1 x HDMI1 x DisplayPort2 x RJ-45 ports1 x DVI-D1 x 8-channel Audio I/O ports (6 x Audio jacks)1 x USB Flashback button
Front I/O	2 x USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 2.0 ports1 x Headphone port1 x Microphone port
Onboard I/O	1 x M.2 Socket (Support SATA 6Gb/s & PCIE Gen3 x 4 link, NGFF 22110/2280/2260/2242)1 x TPM header
OS Support	Windows® 10Windows® 7 32bit/64bit* Refer to http://www.asus.com for the latest OS support.
Dimension (HH x WW x DD)	410 mm x 96 mm x 330 mm
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included)	6 Kg
Power Supply	300W 80PLUS Single Power Supply
Power Rating	100-240Vac, 6-3A, 50/60Hz, Class I
Environment	Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°CNon operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°CNon operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1.4 Front panel features

The ESC510 G4 SFF workstation features a simple yet stylish front panel design. The power button, and USB ports are all conveniently located at the front panel for easy access.

ODD and card reader cover Headphone port Microphone port USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports HDD access LED Reset button Power button and Power LED

Open the ODD and card reader cover for the card reader and optical drive.

Card reader (Optional) Smart Card OPTICAL DRIVE Optical Drive (Optional)

1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, and the power supply module.

DVI-D port USB 2.0 ports HDMI 1.4b port DisplayPort USB 3.0 ports BIOS Flashback button Expansion slots Power connector Single power supply Audio ports Intel® LAN port 1 and 2 Optical S/PDIF Out port

Refer to 1.7 LED Information for the LED descriptions.

1.6 Internal features

The ASUS ESC510 G4 SFF Pedestal server system includes the basic components as shown:

Diagram of an internal computer motherboard with numbered components for identification

1. Power supply unit
2. System fan
3. ASUS P10S-M WS Workstation Board
4. Expansion card locks
5. Optical drive (Optional)
6. Card reader (Optional)
7. Front I/O board (hidden)
8. 2 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays (hidden)

Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.

WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

Power LCD HDD Access LED Power LED

LED Color Display status Description
Power LED	Blue ON	System power ON
HDD Access LED	Orange	OFFBlinking	No activityRead/write data into the HDD

1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs

SPEED LEDACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

Hardware Setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

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2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover

• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the chassis cover.
• Take extra care when removing the chassis cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts.
• The images of the workstation shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.

To remove the chassis cover:

1. Remove the four (4) screws that secure the chassis cover.
2. Slightly pull the chassis cover toward the rear just enough to detach it from the chassis, then lift to remove the chassis cover.

Diagram of a server rack with labeled components and directional arrows indicating movement or assembly.

2.2 CPU installation

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 7th/6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, Celeron®, and Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v6/v5 processors.

P10S-M WS Series CPU LGA1151 P10S-M WS CPU1

Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1151 socket.

• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

Hand holding a device with a red X mark, no visible text or symbols

Load lever A B Retention tab

2 Load plate

CPU notches Gold triangle mark Alignment key Alignment key

Load lever A B Retention lock C

Load lever Retention tab

2.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

Diagram of a mechanical device with a lever and warning symbol (no text or labels)

Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1 A B A B

Isometric diagram of a mechanical component with multiple wires and pins, no text or symbols present

Technical illustration of a CPU fan assembly with cooling fins and heatsink, showing no text or symbols

4 X O

2.4 System memory

The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.

A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.

DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 P105-M W5

P10S-M WS Series 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets

Recommended memory configurations

DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

Memory configurations

You may install unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

UDIMM
DIMM Slot Per Channel	DIMM Populated per Channel	DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM
2 1 Unbuffered DDR4 up to 2400 Single Rank, Dual Rank
2 2 Unbuffered DDR4 up to 2400 Single Rank, Dual Rank

• Always install DIMMs 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 slots A2 and B2 (Gray).

2.4.1 DIMM installation

To remove a DIMM

Diagram showing a computer RAM module with labeled components A and B, indicating directional movement or assembly.

2.5 Assembly module

Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, card reader, and 3.5" HDD, you should first remove the front panel cover and assembly module.

Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components!

2.5.1 Removing the assembly module

To remove the assembly module:

1. Locate the front panel cover latches and lift both latches gently to remove the front panel cover.

Diagram of a computer tower internal structure with arrows indicating ports and connections (no text or symbols)

1. Pull the assembly module lock towards the front (A) to release the assembly module from the chassis, then lift the assembly module to remove it (B).

A B A

2.5.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover

To replace the assembly module and front panel cover:

1. Align the assembly module with the chassis and insert it into the chassis.

Technical line drawing of a computer chassis showing internal components and mounting points (no text or symbols)

1. Push the assembly module lock towards the rear ton secure the assembly module.

Technical line drawing of an electronic device chassis with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly (no text or symbols present)

1. Align the front panel cover to the chassis and replace the front panel cover. Ensure the front panel cover latches are secure.

Technical line drawing of a computer drive chassis showing internal components and mounting points (no text or labels)

2.6 5.25-inch drive

To install a 5.25-inch drive to the assembly module:

1. Remove the assembly module from the chassis. Refer to 2.5.1 Removing the assembly module for more information.
2. Insert and carefully push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

Technical line drawing of a computer drive chassis with a blue arrow pointing to a circular component (no text or symbols present)

1. Secure the 5.25-inch drive with two (2) screws into the screw holes on the left side of the assembly module.

L L Screw holes

1. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector of the drive.
2. Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the power connector of the drive.
3. Reinstall the assembly module and front panel cover. Refer to 2.5.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover for more information.

5 4

2.7 Card reader

To install a card reader to the assembly module:

1. Remove the assembly module from the chassis. Refer to 2.5.1 Removing the assembly module for more information.

2. Insert and carefully push the card reader into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

Technical line drawing of an electronic device casing with a blue arrow indicating a component (no text or symbols present)

1. Secure the card reader with two (2) screws into the screw holes on the right side of the assembly module, and one (1) screw on the left side of the assembly module.

R R Screw holes L

1. Connect the connector to the bundled USB 3.0 cable, then connect the USB 3.0 cable to the USB3_34 connector on the motherboard.

Line drawing of an electronic device with a cable inserted into a computer motherboard (no text or symbols)

Refer to section 3.4 Internal connectors for the location of the USB3_34 connector.

2.8 Hard disk drives (HDD)

The server system supports two (2) 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drives via the assembly module.

To install a 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drive to the right HDD bay:

1. Remove the assembly module from the chassis. Refer to 2.5.1 Removing the assembly module for more information.
2. Insert and carefully push the HDD into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical device showing internal components and a blue arrow indicating a specific part (no text or symbols present)

1. Secure the HDD with two (2) screws into the screw holes on the right side of the assembly module.

R R Screw holes

1. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector of the drive.
2. Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the power connector of the drive.
3. Reinstall the assembly module and front panel cover. Refer to 2.5.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover for more information.

Diagram of an internal hard drive with labeled components and cable connections

To install a 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard disk drive to the left HDD bay:

1. Remove the assembly module from the chassis. Refer to 2.5.1 Removing the assembly module for more information.

2. Insert and carefully push the HDD into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

3. Secure the HDD with four (4) screws into the screw holes shown in the illustration.

Diagram showing a hard disk with an internal component and a blue arrow pointing to it, no text or symbols present.

Screw holes Screw holes

1. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector of the drive.
2. Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the power connector of the drive.
3. Reinstall the assembly module and front panel cover. Refer to 2.5.2 Replacing the assembly module and front cover for more information.

Diagram of an internal hard drive with labeled components and cable connections

2.9 Expansion slots

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

P10S-M WS PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX8_1

Slot No. Slot Description
1 PCIE 3.0	x1_1 slot
2 PCIE 3.0	x16_1 slot
3 PCIE 3.0	x8_1 slot (max at x4 mode)

2.9.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Remove the screw from the metal bracket lock.

Metal bracket lock

1. Push the metal bracket lock outwards (A), then remove the metal bracket (B).

A B

1. Align and insert the expansion card into the PCI-E slot, then secure it with a screw.

Expansion card PCI-E slot

1. Push the metal bracket lock back and secure it with the screw removed previously.

2.9.2 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards

To install an M.2 card:

1. Locate the M.2 connector (NGFF1) on the motherboard.
2. Remove the screw on the stand screw.
3. Prepare the M.2 card.
4. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (NGFF1).
5. Secure the M.2 card with the screw you removed in step 2.

NGFF1 Screw Screw hole Stand screw P105-M WS

• Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed together with it.
• Ensure that the M.2 card is positioned between the screw and the stand screw before securing it.

2.10 System fan

This section describes how to remove the system fan in the event that you need to install or remove previously installed or new system components, or when the system fan needs to be replaced because it was damaged or became defective.

To remove the system fan:

1. Disconnect the system fan cable from the FRNT_FAN4 connector on the motherboard.

Diagram of a computer motherboard showing a CPU socket connected to a power adapter, with an inset close-up highlighting internal components (no text or symbols present)

1. Slide the system fan away from the power supply unit, then lift the system fan to remove it from the chassis.

Power supply unit

Follow the previous instructions in reverse order if you want to reinstall the system fan.

2.11 BIOS update utility

USB BIOS Flashback

USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port (the USB port hole marked in green on the I/O shield) then press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS.

To use USB BIOS Flashback:

1. Download the latest BIOS from the support site at www.asus.com/support/ and save it to as USB storage device.

• We recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability.

• When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as P10SMWSI.CAP for this motherboard.

• Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port.

• Shut down your computer.
• Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is working.

USB BIOS Flashback port BIOS Flashback button

1. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.

For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS in Chapter 4.

• Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again.
• If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.
• Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center.

2.12 Motherboard rear and audio connection

2.12.1 Rear I/O connection

graph TD
    A["1: Computer keyboard"] --> B["2: Server"]
    B --> C["3: Monitor"]
    C --> D["4: Ethernet"]
    D --> E["5: USB port"]
    E --> F["6: Desktop PC"]
    F --> G["7: printer"]
    G --> H["8: Printer"]
    H --> I["9: Radio receiver"]
    I --> J["10: Printer"]

Rear panel connectors
1. USB 2.0 ports 12 6. HDMI port
2. DisplayPort 7.	USB 3.0 ports 56. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function
3. DVI-D port 8. USB BIOS Flashback button
4. Intel ® LAN port (LAN12)* 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port
5. Power-on Button 10. Audio I/O ports**

* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.

• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI mode or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

\* LAN ports LED indications

Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED

\*\* Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Port Headset2-channel		4-channel 6-channel	8-channel
Light Blue	Line In	Line In	Line In	Line In
Lime	Line Out	Front Speaker Out	Front Speaker Out	Front Speaker Out
Pink	Mic In	Mic In	Mic In	Mic In
Orange	-	-	Center/Subwoofer	Center/Subwoofer
Black	-	Rear Speaker Out	Rear Speaker Out	Rear Speaker Out
Gray	-	-	Side Speaker Out^*	Side Speaker Out

2.12.2 Audio I/O connection

Audio I/O ports

orange light blue black lime gray pink

Connect to Headphone and Mic

Illustration of a microphone connected to a display unit with three cables (no text or symbols)

Connect to Stereo Speakers

graph TD
    A["Audio INPUTS"] --> B["Output Port 1"]
    A --> C["Output Port 2"]
    D["Output Port 3"] --> E["Output Port 4"]

Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers

graph TD
    A["Audio INPUTS"] --> B["Display"]
    A --> C["3D Display"]
    A --> D["Output Port"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers

graph TD
    A["Audio Inputs"] --> B["Rear"]
    C["Audio Inputs"] --> D["Front"]
    E["Radio"] --> F["Radio Station"]
    G["Radio Station"] --> H["Radio Station"]
    I["Radio Station"] --> J["Radio Station"]
    K["Radio Station"] --> L["Radio Station"]
    M["Radio Station"] --> N["Radio Station"]
    O["Radio Station"] --> P["Radio Station"]
    Q["Radio Station"] --> R["Radio Station"]
    S["Radio Station"] --> T["Radio Station"]
    U["Radio Station"] --> V["Radio Station"]
    W["Radio Station"] --> X["Radio Station"]
    Y["Radio Station"] --> Z["Radio Station"]

Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers

graph TD
    A["Audio Inputs"] --> B["Rear"]
    A --> C["Front"]
    A --> D["Center Subcoiler"]
    E["Audio Inputs"] --> F["Central Subcoiler"]
    G["Audio Inputs"] --> H["Central Subcoiler"]
    I["Audio Inputs"] --> J["Central Subcoiler"]
    K["Audio Inputs"] --> L["Central Subcoiler"]

Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers

graph TD
    A["Speaker 1"] --> B["Audio Inputs"]
    C["Speaker 2"] --> B
    D["Speaker 3"] --> B
    E["Speaker 4"] --> B
    F["Speaker 5"] --> B
    G["Speaker 6"] --> B
    H["Speaker 7"] --> B
    I["Speaker 8"] --> B
    J["Speaker 9"] --> B
    K["Speaker 10"] --> B
    L["Speaker 11"] --> B
    M["Speaker 12"] --> B
    N["Speaker 13"] --> B
    O["Speaker 14"] --> B
    P["Speaker 15"] --> B
    Q["Speaker 16"] --> B
    R["Speaker 17"] --> B
    S["Speaker 18"] --> B
    T["Speaker 19"] --> B
    U["Speaker 20"] --> B
    V["Speaker 21"] --> B
    W["Speaker 22"] --> B
    X["Speaker 23"] --> B
    Y["Speaker 24"] --> B
    Z["Speaker 25"] --> B
    AA["Speaker 26"] --> B
    AB["Speaker 27"] --> B
    AC["Speaker 28"] --> B
    AD["Speaker 29"] --> B
    AE["Speaker 30"] --> B
    AF["Speaker 31"] --> B
    AG["Speaker 32"] --> B
    AH["Speaker 33"] --> B
    AI["Speaker 34"] --> B
    AJ["Speaker 35"] --> B
    AK["Speaker 36"] --> B
    AL["Speaker 37"] --> B
    AM["Speaker 38"] --> B
    AN["Speaker 39"] --> B
    AO["Speaker 40"] --> B
    AP["Speaker 41"] --> B
    AQ["Speaker 42"] --> B
    AR["Speaker 43"] --> B
    AS["Speaker 44"] --> B
    AT["Speaker 45"] --> B
    AU["Speaker 46"] --> B
    AV["Speaker 47"] --> B
    AW["Speaker 48"] --> B
    AX["Speaker 49"] --> B
    AY["Speaker 50"] --> B
    AZ["Speaker 51"] --> B
    BA["Speaker 52"] --> B
    BB["Speaker 53"] --> B
    BC["Speaker 54"] --> B
    BD["Speaker 55"] --> B
    BE["Speaker 56"] --> B
    BF["Speaker 57"] --> B
    BG["Speaker 58"] --> B
    BH["Speaker 59"] --> B
    BI["Speaker 60"] --> B
    BJ["Speaker 61"] --> B
    BK["Speaker 62"] --> B
    BL["Speaker 63"] --> B
    BM["Speaker 64"] --> B
    BN["Speaker 65"] --> B
    BO["Speaker 66"] --> B
    BP["Speaker 67"] --> B
    BQ["Speaker 68"] --> B

2.13 Starting up for the first time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Ensure that all switches are off.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power

1. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

BIOS Beep Description
One short beep VGA detected	Quick boot set to disabledNo keyboard detected
One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)	No memory detected
One continuous beep followed by three short beeps	No VGA detected
One continuous beep followed by four short beeps	Hardware component failure

1. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.

2.14 Turning off the computer

While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.

Motherboard Information

3

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

3.1 Motherboard layout

USB12 HDMI_OP1 Mega USB3_56 RTL8211E REAR_FAN1 DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) EATXPWR1 EATX12V1 SMART_PSU1 PSUSMB1 FRNT_FAN1 +SV_DUMMY1 +12V_DUMMY1 USB3_12 CPU_FAN1 SMBUS1 FRNT_FAN2 ME_RCVR1 PCH_MFG1 BUZZ1 M2(SOCKET3) TPM1 FRNT_FAN3 FRNT_FAN4 SGPIO10 P10S-M WS PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 Intel® C236 PCIEX8_1 Super I/O LTMken-Cell CMOS Power SPDEF_OUT1 QCODE1 SBPWR1 TIg3 COM1 CLRTC1 USB76 INTRUSION MELED1 AUX PANEL1 CATTERR1 USB3_34 COM1_PWR1 COM2_PWR2 SATAMG_5 SATAMG_9 SATAMG_7 SATAMG_8 SATAMG_6 SATAMG_5 SATAMG_4 SATAMG_3 SATAMG_2 CATTERR1 PANEL1 PANELI1 PANELI0 AIFFIP1 HDLED01 AAFPIT1 PCIEX1_1 MLED1 LAN_SW1 LAN_SW2 CPU AUDIO1 Ims* 2IDAT Ims* 2IDAT LAN_SW1 LAN_SW2

Refer to 3.4 Internal connectors and 2.12.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. DDR4 sockets 2-6
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) 3-16
3. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 3-6
4. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 3-20
5. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1; 4-pin REAR_FAN1; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-4)	3-15
6. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 3-14
7. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 3-12
8. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 3-6
9. PCH_MFG1 Setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 3-5
10. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 3-15
11. M.2 socket 3 3-17
12. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 3-16
13. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-8 connectors [Gray])	3-12
14. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1, DOM2_PWR2) 3-7
15. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 3-18
16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)	3-19
17. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION)	3-17
18. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78)	3-13
19. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)	3-4
20. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)	3-11
21. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)	3-14
22. Q-Code LEDs (QCODE1)	3-10
23. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP1)	3-13
24. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1)	3-11
25. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)	3-5
26. CPU sockets	2-3

3.2 Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)

This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

P10S-M WS Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 1 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 Clear CMOS

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins 2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.
• Due to chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system.

2. PCH\_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH\_MFG1)

This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block.

P10S-M WS PCH_MFG setting PCH_MFG1 1 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 Security override

3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN\_SW1, LAN\_SW2)

These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel ^® I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.

P10S-M WS LAN setting A LAN_SW1 B LAN_SW2 P10S-M WS Enable (Default) Disable LAN_SW2 Enable (Default) Disable

4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME\_RCVR1)

This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted.

P10S-M WS ME recovery setting ME_RCVR1 1 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 ME force update

5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART\_PSU1)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is disabled by default. Set to pins 1-2 to enable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.

SMART_PSU1 1 2 PMBus1.2 Others (Default) P10S-M WS PMBus 1.2 PSU setting

6. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1\_PWR1, DOM2\_PWR2)

This jumper allows SATA5 and SATA6 to support SATADOM which do not need external power connections. Set to pins 2-3 to activate the SATA5 and SATA6 support feature.

P10S-M WS DOM_PWR setting DOM1_PWR1 2 3 1 2 Only for Sata port Support pin#7 VCC SATADOME DOM2_PWR2 2 3 1 2 Only for Sata port Support pin#7 VCC SATADOME

• DOM1_PWR1 activates SATA5 support feature.
• DOM2_PWR2 activates SATA6 support feature.

3.3 Onboard LEDs

1. Diagnosis LEDs

The Diagnosis LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved.

P10S-M WS Diagnosis LED DIAG_HDD1 DIAG_VGA1 DIAG_CPU1 DIAG_DRAM1

The Diagnosis LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.

2. CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1)

The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate.

P10S-M WS CATTERR1 LED P10S-M WS CATTERR1

3. ME LED (MELED1)

This onboard LED shows the status of ME. The LED will either remain lit or remain off when ME has entered recovery mode.

P10S-M WS MELED1 P10S-M WS MELED1

4. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1)

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

P10S-M WS Standby Power LED SBPWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off

The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.

P10S-M WS Q-Code LED P10S-M WS QCODE1 8.8

• The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.
• Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details.

3.4 Internal connectors

1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for the serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

P105-M WS COM1 PIN 1 DCD1 TXD1 GND RTS1# RT1# RXD1 DTR1 DSR1 CTS1

P10S-M WS Serial port connector

2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF\_OUT1)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

SPDIF_OUT +5V SPDIFOUT GND

P10S-M WS Digital audio connector

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

3. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps\_1-8 connectors [Gray])

Supported by the Intel® C236 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration.

A SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND B SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6G_7 GND RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7 GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7 GND SATA6G_8 GND RSATA_TXP8 RSATA_TXN8 GND RSATA_RXN8 RSATA_RXP8 GND

P10S-M WS Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors

SATA1

• These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 5.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS for details.
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

4. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1)

This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines.

P100-M W5 P100-M W5 SMBUS1 PIN 1 CHIL_PROG SDA GND SCL

P10S-M WS SMBUS connector

5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP1)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

P10S-M WS Analog front panel connector AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition

• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97].

6. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78)

This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

P10S-M WS USB2.0 connector USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7- USB_P7+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8- USB_P8+ GND USB78

DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

7. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3\_12, USB3\_34)

These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.

The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.

• Ensure to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows ^® 7.
• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting.
• These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows ^ 8 / Windows ^ 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature.

8. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.

9. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU\_FAN1; 4-pin REAR\_FAN1; 4-pin FRNT\_FAN1-4)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
  • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology.

graph TD
    CPU["CPU"] --> Memory["Memory"]
    CPU --> RAM["RAM"]
    CPU --> RAM_LINK["RAM_LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data["Data Bus"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_LINK["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_LINK["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_LINK["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_LINK["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_LINK["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_LINK["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_LINK["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_LINK["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_Link --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]
    CPU_LINK --> Data_Link["Data LINK"]

P10S-M WS Fan connectors

AREAR_FAN1

D FRNT_FAN2

B FRNT_FAN1

E FRNT_FAN3

C CPU_FAN1

F FRNT_FAN4

10. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

P10S-M WS TPM connector TPM1 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 PIN 1

The TPM module is purchased separately.

11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)

These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

A B A EATXPWR1 B EATX12V1 P10S-M WS ATX power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts -12 Volts GND PSON# GND GND GND - floating +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts GND +12 volts +12 volts +12 volts

• DO NOT forget to connect the 24-pin and the 8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not boot up.
• Use of a power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version.
• Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system.

12. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)

The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data.

P10S-M WS SGPIO connector PGPIO1 ■ SGPIO_SCLK ■ SGPIO_SLOAD ■ GND ■ SGPIO_SDATAOUT1 ■ SGPIO_SDATAOUT0 PIN1

13. M.2 socket 3

This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.

P10S-M WS M.2(SOCKET3) M.2(SOCKET3)

• This socket supports M Key and type 22110/2280/2260/2242 storage devices.
  • This socket supports PCIe and SATA modes.
  • The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately.
• When the M.2 connector is operating in SATA mode, SATA connector 8 (SATA6G_8) will be disabled.

14. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION)

These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is short CHASSIS# and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function.

P10S-M WS Chassis Intrusion connector INTRUSION PIN 1 CHASSIS# GND

15. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

P10S-M WS System panel connector P10S-M WS PANEL1 ① PLED ② MLED ③ SPEAKER POWERLED+ N.C. POWERLED- MLED+ N.C. +5V GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLED- NMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND N.C. RESETBTN GND +HDLED PWRSW RESET ④ ⑤ ⑥

1. System power LED (3-pin PLED)

This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

2. Message LED (2-pin MLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurrence.

3. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

4. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.

5. Power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four (4) seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

6. Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX\_PANEL1)

This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.

P10S-M WS Auxiliary panel connector P10S-M WS AUX PANEL1 PIN 1 +5VSB NC I2C9SCL GND I2C9SDA +5V LAN1LINK# LAN1ACT# LAN2XCT# LAN2LINK# AUX_LOCLED1 AUX_BMCLOCLED# AUX_BMCLOCBDN# GND AUX_BMCLOCLED# AUX_LOCLED2 ① ② ③ ④ ③

1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)

These connectors connect the front panel SMBus cable.

2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1LINK and 2-pin LAN2LINK)

These connectors are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

3. Locator LED (2-pin AUX\_LOCLED1 and 2-pin AUX\_LOCLED2)

These connectors are for the Locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel.

Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connectors. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed.

4. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin AUX\_BMCLOCBTN)

These connectors are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator.

17. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)

This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (power supply unit) to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.

PSUSMB1 I2C1SCL I2C1SDA I2C1ALT GND +3.3V P105-M WS/PMH-D

P10S-M WS Series Power supply SMBus connector

BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

4

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup:

1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.

1. ASUS EzFlash

Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk.

1. BUPDATER

Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility.

4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive

To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive:

1. Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to one USB port on the system.
2. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause system boot failure!

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file.

4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility

The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS-based utility.

Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility.

The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.

To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility:

1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.
2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select Start EzFlash and press to enable it.

ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : P10S-M WS Version : 3022 Build Date :04/10/2017 New Platform Platform : P10S-M WS Version : 3301 Build Date :05/17/2017 FSO System Volume Information P10S-M WS BIOS Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit

1. Press to switch to the Drive field.
2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS then press .
3. Press to switch to the Folder Info field.
4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file then press .
5. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.

4.1.3 BUPDATER utility

The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.

The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file.

Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive.

2. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:

BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP

where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press .

A:>BUPDATER /i [file name]CAP

The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.

ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : P10S-M WS Version : 3022 Build date: 04/10/2017 New Platform Platform : P10S-M WS Version : 3301 Build date: 05/17/2017 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write 75%

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.

1. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\>

4.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip.

The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing ++, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Monitor Tool Save & Exit Event Logs BIOS Information Model Name P10S-M WS Series BIOS Version 9301 x64 Build Date 05/05/2017 17:12:01 Processor Information Brand String Intel(R) Core(TM) 17-7700K CPU @ 4.20GHz Frequency 4200 MHz Number of Processors 4Core(s) / 8Thread(s) Memory Information Total Memory 32768 MB Memory Frequency 2400 MHz System Language [English] System Time [14:04:22] System Date [Wed 05/17/2017] Access Level Administrator Choose the system default language ++: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save Changes & Reset F12: Print Screen ESC: EXIT Version 2.18.1269. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Navigation keys

4.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system configuration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Security For changing the security settings

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings

Tool For configuring options for special functions

Save & Exit For selecting the save & exit options

Event Logs For changing the event log settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

4.2.3 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Security, Boot, Monitor, Tool, Save & Exit, and Event Logs) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

4.2.4 Submenu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press .

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4.2.5 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

4.2.6 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

4.2.7 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of options.

4.2.8 Pop-up window

Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.

4.2.9 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen.

4.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date and time.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Monitor Tool Save & Exit Server Mgmt Event Logs BIOS Information Model Name P103-M WS Series BIOS Version 0203 x64 Build Date 12/11/2015 16:49:25 Processor Information Brand String Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E3-1230 v5 @ 8.40GHz Frequency 3600 MHz Number of Processors 4Core(s) / 8Thread(s) Memory Information Total Memory 8192 MB Memory Frequency 2133 MHz System Language [English] System Time [09:29:29] System Date [Fri 12/18/2015] Access Level Administrator Choose the system default language ++: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save Changes & Reset ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1254. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc.

4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.4 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Monitor Tool Save & Exit Event Logs Trusted Computing Runtime Error Logging Settings Chipset Configuration Platform Configuration CPU Configuration SATA Configuration Network Stack Configuration CSM Configuration NVMe controller and Drive information ISCSI Configuration Trusted Computing Settings

4.4.1 Trusted Computing

Aptlo Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Configuration Security Device Support [Enable] NO Security Device Found Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device, TCG EFI protocol and INTIA Interface will not be available.

Configuration

Security Device Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.2 Runtime Error Logging Settings

Runtime Error Logging Settings		Runtime Error Logging System Enable/Disable
Runtime Error Logging System	[Enabled]
Enabling
Memory Error Enabling	[Enabled]
PCI/PCI Error Enabling	[Enabled]
Corrected Error Enable	[Enabled]
Uncorrected Error Enable	[Enabled]
Fatal Error Enable	[Enabled]
Enable SERR propagation	[No]
Enable PERR propagation	[No]

Runtime Error Logging System Enabling [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Runtime Error Logging System. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Memory Error Enabling [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Error Enabling. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCI/PCI Error Enabling [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PCI/PCI Error Enabling. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when you set PCI/PCI Error Enabling to [Enabled].

Corrected Error Enable [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Uncorrected Error Enable [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Fatal Error Enable [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enable SERR propagation [No]

Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

Enable PERR propagation [No]

Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

4.4.3 Chipset Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ► System Agent (SA) Configuration ► PCH-10 Configuration ► Intel Server Platform Services ► Intel TXT Information ► PCI/PCIE Subsystem Settings System Agent (SA) Parameters

System Agent (SA) Configuration

Allows you to set System Agent (SA) parameters.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced System Agent Bridge Name Skylake VT-d capability SA PCIe Code Version 4.1.0.0 VT-d Supported VT-d [Enabled] Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment [Disabled] ▶ Graphics Configuration ▶ DMI/OPI Configuration ▶ PEG Port Configuration ▶ Memory Configuration

VT-d [Enabled]

Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable above 4GB MemoryMappedIO BIOS assignment. When aperture size is set to 2048 MB, this is disabled automatically. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Graphics Configuration

Allows you to select a primary display from graphical devices.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Graphics Configuration Internal Graphics [Enabled] Hyper-V DDA [Disabled] GTT Size [8MB] Aperture Size [256MB] DVMT Pre-Allocated [64M] DVMT Total Gfx Mem [256M] Gfx Low Power Mode [Enabled] VDD Enable [Enabled] PM Support [Enabled] PAYP Enable [Enabled] Cdynmax Clamping Enable [Enabled] CD Clock Frequency [675 MHz] LCD Control Keep IGFX enabled based on the setup options. +#: Select Screen ↑#: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help

Internal Graphics [Enabled]

This option allows you to keep IGFX enabled based on the setup options.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hyper-V DDA [Disabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable the Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V Discrete Device Assignment for Intel Graphics.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

GTT Size [8MB]

This option allows you to select the GTT Size.

Configuration options: [2MB] [4MB] [8MB]

Aperture Size [256MB]

This option allows you to select the Aperture Size.

Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [1024MB] [2048MB] [4096MB]

The Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment is automatically enabled when selecting [2048MB] aperture. To use this feature, please disable CSM Support.

DVMT Pre-Allocated [64MB]

This option allows you to select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.

Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] [1536M] [2048M] [4M] [8M] [12M] [16M] [20M] [24M] [28M] [32M/F7] [36M] [40M] [44M] [48M] [52M] [56M] [60M]

DVMT Total Gfx Mem [256M]

This option allows you to select DVMT 5.0 Total Graphic Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.

Configuration options: [128M] [256M] [MAX]

Gfx Low Power Mode [Enabled]

This option is applicable for SFF only.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

VDD Enable [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable forcing of VDD in the BIOS.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PM Support [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable PM Support.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

PAVP Enable [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable PAVP.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Cdynmax Clamping Enable [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable Cdynmax Clamping.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Cd Clock Frequency [675 Mhz]

This option allows you to select the highest Cd Clock frequency supported by the platform.

Configuration options: [337.5 Mhz] [450 Mhz] [540 Mhz] [675 Mhz]

LCD Control

Primary IGFX Boot Display [VBIOS Default]

This option allows you to select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present. Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes ill be supported only on primary display.

Configuration options: [VBIOS Default] [CRT] [EFP] [LFP] [EFP3] {EFP2} [LFP2]

LCD Panel Type [VBIOS Default]

This option allows you to select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item.

Configuration options: [VBIOS Default] [640x480 LVDS] [800x600 LVDS] [1024x768 LVDS] [1280x1024 LVDS] [1400x1050 LVDS1] [1400x1050 LVDS2] [1600x1200 LVDS] [1280x768 LVDS] [1680x1050 LVDS] [1920x1200 LVDS] [1600x900 LVDS] [1280x800 LVD] [1280x600 LVDS] [2048x1536 LVDS] [1366x768 LVDS]

Panel Scaling [Auto]

This option allows you to select the LCD panel scaling option used by the Internal Graphics Device.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Off] [Force Scaling]

Backlight Control [PWM Normal]

Configuration options: [PWM Inverted] [PWm Normal]

BIA [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5]

Spread Spectrum clock Chip [Off]

[Off] Spread is disabled [Hardware] Spread is controlled by chip [Software] Spread is controlled by BIOS

Active LFP [eDP Port-A]

This option allows you to configure the LFP usage. Configuration options: [No LVDS] [eDP Port-A] [eDP Port-D]

Panel Color Depth [18 Bit]

This option allows you to select the LFP Panel Color Depth. Configuration options: [18 Bit] [24 Bit]

DMI/OPI Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced DMI/DPI Configuration DMI X4 Gen3 DMI Max Link Speed [Auto] DMI Vcl Control [Disabled] DMI Vcm Control [Enabled] DMI Link ASPM Control L1 Set DMI Speed Gen1/Gen2/Gen9

DMI Max Link Speed [Auto]

Allows you to set the DMI speed.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]

DMI Vc1 Control [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable DMI Vc1.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

DMI Vcm Control [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable DMI Vcm.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

DMI Link ASPM Control [L1]

This item is for the control of the Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI link.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1]

PEG Port Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced
PEG Port Configuration	Enable or Disable the Root Port
PEG 0:1:0 Enable Root Port Max Link Speed Max Link Width Power Down Unused Lanes ASPM PEGO Max Payload size Program PCIe ASPM after OpROM	Not Present [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled]

PEG 0:1:0

Enable Root Port [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the root port.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Max Link speed [Auto]

Allows you to configure PEG 0:1:0 Max Speed.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]

Max Link Width [Auto]

Allows you to force PEG link to retrain selected value.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Force X1] [Force X2] [Force X4] [Force X8]

Power Down Unused Lanes [Auto]

Allows you to power down unused lanes.

[Disabled] No power saving.

[Auto] BIOS will power down unused lanes based in the max possible link width.

ASPM [Auto]

Allows you to configure the PCIE ASPM.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1]

PEG0 Max Payload size [Auto]

Allows you to set the PEG0 max payload size.

Configuration options: [Auto] [128 TLP] [256 TLP]

Program PCIe ASPM after OpRom [Disabled]

Allows you to select when to program the PCIe ASPM.

[Disabled] PCIe ASPM will be programmed before OpROM.

[Enabled] PCIe ASPM will be programmed after OpROM.

Memory Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Memory Configuration Memory RC Version 4.1.0.2 Memory Frequency 2400 MHz Total Memory 32768 MB DIMX#A1 16384 MB DIMX#A2 Not Present DIMX#B1 16384 MB DIMX#B2 Not Present Maximum Memory Frequency [auto] Max TOLUD [Dynamic] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Maximum Memory Frequency Selections in MHz. ++: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select

Maximum Memory Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the maximum memory frequency.

Configuration options: [Auto] [1067] [1333] [1600] [1867] [2133]

Max TOLUD [Dynamic]

Allows you to set the maximum value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller.

Configuration options: [Dynamic] [1 GB] [1.25 GB] [1.5 GB] [1.75 GB] [2 GB] [2.25 GB] [2.5 GB] [2.75 GB] [3 GB] [3.25 GB] [3.5 GB]

Memory Scrambler [Enabled]

Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Memory Remap [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable memory remap above 4GB.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

PCH-IO Configuration

Allows you to set PCH-IO parameters.

Intel PCH RC Version 4.1.0.0 ► PCI Express Configuration ► USB Configuration ► HD Audio Configuration DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Disable DSX ACPRESENT PULLDown [Disabled] CLKRUN# Logic [Enabled] Serial IRQ Mode [Continuous] High Precision Timer [Enabled]

PCI Express Configuration settings

PCI Express Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled] DMI Link ASPM Control [Enabled] Enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port.

PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DMI Link ASPM Control [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI link.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Configuration

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USB Configuration USB Precondition [Disabled]	Precondition work on USB host controller and root ports for faster enumeration.
xDCI Support [Disabled]
USB Port Disable Override [Disabled]

USB Precondition [Disabled]

Allows you to precondition work on USB host controller and root ports for faster enumeration.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

xDCI Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable xDCI (USB OTG Device).

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Port Disable Override [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the corresponding USB port from reporting a Device Connection to the controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Select Per-Pin]

HD Audio Configuration

Aptlo Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced HD Audio Configuration HD Audio [Auto] Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Disabled = HDA will be unconditionally disabled

HD Audio [Auto]

Allows you to control detection of the HD-Audio device.

[Disabled] HDA will be unconditionally disabled.

[Enabled] HDA will be unconditionally enabled.

[Auto] HDA will be enabled if present, otherwise it will be disabled.

DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled]

Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuraitons.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S4-S5]

Disable DSX ACPRESENT Pulldown [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable PCH internal ACPRESENT PullDown when DeepSx or G3 exit.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CLKRUN# Logic [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CLKRUN# logic to stop the PCI clocks.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Serial IRQ Mode [Continuous]

Allows you to configure Serial IRQ mode.

Configuration options: [Quiet] [Continuous]

High Precision Timer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel Server Platform Services

Optio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel Server Platform Services Configuration ME BIOS Interface Version 1.2 SPS Version 09:4.1.3.21 ME FW Status Value : 0xF0345 ME FW State : SPS ME FW Active ME FW Operation State : MO without UMA ME FW Error Code : No Error ME NM FW Status Value : 0x0 BIOS Booting Mode : Power Optimized mode Cores Disabled : 0 ME FW SKU Information : SiEn End-of-POST Status : EOP disabled in POST Altitude 30000000 MCTP Bus Duner 0 The altitude of the platform location above the see level, expressed in meters. The hex number is decoded as 2's complement signed integer. Provide the 80000000 value if the altitude is unknown. +:-: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save Changes & Reset F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit version 2.18.1269. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.

Intel TXT Information

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel TXT Information Chipset Production Fused BiosAcm Debug Fused Chipset Txt Not Supported Cpu Txt Not Supported Error Code None Class Code None Major Code None Minor Code None

PCI/PCIE Subsystem Settings

PCI Devices Common Settings:		Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register.
PCI Latency Timer	[32 PCI Bus Clocks]
PERR# Generation	[Disabled]
SERR# Generation	[Disabled]
Load RT32 Image	[Enabled]
VGA Priority	[Offboard Device]
SR-10V Support	[Disabled]
PCIe slot opROM option

PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks]

Allows you to set the value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register. Configuration options: [32 PCI Bus Clocks] [64 PCI Bus Clocks] [96 PCI Bus Clocks] [128 PCI Bus Clocks] [160 PCI Bus Clocks] [192 PCI Bus Clocks] [224 PCI Bus Clocks] [248 PCI Bus Clocks]

PERR# Generation [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable PCI Device tp generation PERR#. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SERR# Generation [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable PCI Device tp generation SERR#. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Load RT32 Image [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

VGA Priority [Offboard Device]

This allows you to prioritize between the onboard and offboard video device to be found. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] [Intel Onboard Device]

SR-IOV Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support if system has capable PCIe Devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCIe slot opROM option

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PCIE6 Option ROM [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE6 Option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.4 Platform Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ► USB Configuration ► NVMe Configuration ► Onboard LAN Configuration ► Super IO Configuration ► Serial Port Console Redirection ► ACPI Settings ► APM ► SMART Settings ► WHEA Configuration USB Configuration Parameters

USB Configuration

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USB Configuration USB Controllers: 1 XHCI USB Devices: 5 Drives, 1 Keyboard, 1 House Legacy USB Support [Enabled] XHCI Hand-off [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]

USB Hardware delays and time-outs: USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto]

Mass Storage Devices: Generic-Compact Flash 1.00 [Auto] JetFlashTranscend 4GB 8.07 [Auto] Generic-SM/XD-Picture 1.00 [Auto] Generic-SD/MMC 1.00 [Auto] Generic-MS/MS-Pro 1.00 [Auto]

Enable Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.

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Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

[Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. It cannot be recognized in boot devices list.

[Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).

[Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

XHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

This item is set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCl (enhanced host controller interface) support by XHCI drivers in operating systems.

[Enabled] Support XHCI by BIOS for operating systems without XHCI support.

[Disabled] Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for operating systems with XHCI support.

USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]

This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB hardware delays and time-outs

USB transfer time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec]

Device reset time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec]

Device power-up delay [Auto]

This allows you to set the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. 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] [CD-ROM]

NVMe Configuration

You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected.

Aptlo Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced NVMe controller and Drive information No NVME Device Found

Onboard LAN Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Onboard LAN Configuration INTEL LAN1 MAC: 08:62:66:A0:64:BE INTEL LAN2 MAC: 08:62:66:A0:64:BF Intel LAN1 Enable [Enabled] Intel LAN1 ROM Type [PXE] Intel LAN2 Enable [Enabled] Intel LAN2 ROM Type [Disabled] Intel LAN Enable/Disable Intel LAN2 ROM Type [Disabled]

Intel LAN1 Enable [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel LAN1 ROM Type [PXE]

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]

Intel LAN2 Enable [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel LAN2 ROM Type [Disabled]

Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]

Super IO Configuration

Aptlo Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Super 10 Configuration Super 10 Chip NCT6791D Serial Port 1 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 1

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1.

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Serial Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled].

Change Settings [Auto]

Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.

Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;]

Serial Port Console Redirection

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced COM1 Console Redirection [Disabled] ► Console Redirection Settings COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] ► Console Redirection Settings Legacy Console Redirection ► Legacy Console Redirection Settings Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] ► Console Redirection Settings Console Redirection Enable or Disable. +: Select Screen ↑: Select Item Enter: Select

COM1 / COM2

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Console Redirection Settings

This item becomes configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced COM1 Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Bits per second [57600] Data Bits [8] Parity [None] Stop Bits [1] Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] Recorder Mode [Disabled] Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] Putty KeyPad [VT100] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable] Emulation: ANSI: Extended ASCII char set. VT100: ASCII char set. VT100+: Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. VT-UTF8: Uses UTFB encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. ++: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Allows you to set the terminal type.

[VT100] ASCII char set.

[VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc.

[VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes.

[ANSI] Extended ASCII char set.

Bits per second [57600]

Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side.

Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.

Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200]

Data Bits [8]

Configuration options: [7] [8]

Parity [None]

A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection.

[None] None.

[Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1's in the data bits is even.

[Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1's in the data bits is odd.

[Mark] parity bit is always 1.

[Space] parity bit is always 0.

Stop Bits [1]

Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit.

Configuration options: [1] [2]

Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]

Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a "stop" signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a "start" signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals.

Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS]

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable the VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Recorder Mode [Disabled]

With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24]

Allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25]

Putty Keypad [VT100]

Allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400]

Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable]

Allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader]

Legacy Console Redirection Settings

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Legacy Serial Redirection Port [COM1]

Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/

Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Aptlo Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Out-of-band Mgmt Port [COM1] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Bits per second [115200] Flow Control [None] Data Bits 9 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allous for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Allows you to set the terminal type for out-of-band management.

Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI]

Bits per second [115200]

Allows you to set the serial port transmission speed.

Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200]

Flow Control [None]

Allows you to set the flow control to prevent data loss from buffer overflow.

Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]

ACPI Settings

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ACPI Settings Enable Hibernation [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAW)]		Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may be not effective with some OS.

Enable Hibernation [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State).

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

This option may be not be effective with some OS.

ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]

Allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.

Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]

APM

Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (63 state).

Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.

Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Power On By PCIE [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

Power On By Ring [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the Ring devices to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables the Ring devices to generate a wake event.

This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard.

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 values.

SMART Settings

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SMART Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Run SMART Self Test on all HODs during POST.

SMART Self Test [Enabled]

Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

WHEA Configurations

Aptlo Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced NHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture,

WHEA Support [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.5 CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions.

Optio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration Intel(R) Core(TM) 17-7700K CPU @ 4.20GHz CPU Signature 906E9 Microcode Patch 48 Max CPU Speed 4200 MHz Min CPU Speed 800 MHz CPU Speed 4200 MHz Processor Cores 4 Hyper Threading Technology Supported Intel VT-x Technology Supported Intel SMX Technology Not Supported G4-bit Supported EIST Technology Supported CPU C8 state Supported CPU C6 state Supported CPU C7 state Supported CPU C8 state Supported L1 Data Cache 32 kB x 4 L1 Code Cache 32 kB x 4 L2 Cache 256 kB x 4 L3 Cache 8 MB Hyper-threading [Enabled] Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology). When Disabled only one thread per enabled core is enabled. +: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save Changes & Reset F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit version 2.10.1259. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.

Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys.

To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page.

Hyper-threading [Enabled]

This item allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Active Processor Cores [All]

Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.

Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]

Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable prefetching of adjacent cache lines.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU AES [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Advance Encryption Standard instructions.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot performance mode [Max Non-Turbo Performance]

Allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating system takes control. The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration.

Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance]

Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Enabling will expose the CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled]

Allows your system to adjust the CPU's voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production.

[Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.

[Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed.

The following item appears only when you set Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) to [Enabled].

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU C states [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled].

Enhanced C-States [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable C1E. When [Enabled] is selected, CPU will switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C-State. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

C-State Auto Demotion [C1 and C3]

Allows you to enable or disable the demotion of the C-State. Configuration options: [Disabled] [C1] [C3] [C1 and C3]

C-State Un-demotion [C1 and C3]

Allows you to enable or disable the un-demotion of the C-State. Configuration options: [Disabled] [C1] [C3] [C1 and C3]

Package C state demotion [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Package C state demotion. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Package C state undemotion [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Package C state undemotion. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CState Pre-Wake [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CState Pre-Wake. Selecting [Disabled] will set bit 30 of POWER_CTL MSR(0x1FC) to 1 to disable the CState Pre-Wake. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Package C State limit [C8]

Allows you set the Package C State limit. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8] [AUTO]

CFG lock [Enabled]

Allows you to configure MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.6 SATA Configuration

Aptlo Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Controller(s) SATA Mode Selection [SATA Port 1] Software Preserve Port 1 Mechanical Presence Switch Spin Up Device SATA Device Type Device Sleep SATA DEVSLEP Idle Timeout Config SATA Port 2 Software Preserve Port 2 Mechanical Presence Switch Spin Up Device SATA Device Type Device Sleep SATA DEVSLEP Idle Timeout Config SATA Port 3 Software Preserve Port 3 Mechanical Presence Switch Spin Up Device SATA Device Type [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [SATA Controller(s)] [SATA Mode Selection] [Enabled] [AHCI] Empty Unknown [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Hard Disk Drive] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [SATA Port 2] [SATA Port 2] Software Preserve Port 2 Mechanical Presence Switch Spin Up Device SATA Device Type Device Sleep SATA DEVSLEP Idle Timeout Config SATA Port 3 SATA Port 3 Software Preserve Port 3 Mechanical Presence Switch Spin Up Device SATA Device Type [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [ASUS DVD RAM G ATAPI N/A [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Hard Disk Drive] Enable or disable SATA Device. +#: Select Screen T#: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save Changes & Reset F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit Version 2.18.1263. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.

SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following items appear only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled].

SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]

This item allows you to set the SATA configuration.

[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.

[RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives.

Software Feature Mask Configuration

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RAIDO [Enabled]	Enable or disable RAID0 feature.
RAID1 [Enabled]
RAID10 [Enabled]
RAIDS [Enabled]
Intel Rapid Recovery Technology [Enabled]
OROK UI and BANNER [Enabled]
HDD Unlock [Enabled]
LED Locate [Enabled]
IRRT Only on eSATA [Enabled]
Smart Response Technology [Enabled]
OROK UI Normal Delay [4 sec]
RST Force Form [Disabled]

RAID0 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the RAID0 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

RAID1 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the RAID1 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

RAID10 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the RAID10 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

RAID5 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the RAID5 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel Rapid Recovery Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Recovery Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OROM UI and BANNER [Enabled]

[Disabled] No OROM banner or information will be displayed if all disks and RAID volumes are Normal. [Enabled] OROM UI is shown.

HDD Unlock [Enabled]

Selecting [Enabled] will indicate that the HDD password unlock in the OS is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

LED Locate [Enabled]

Selecting [Enabled] will indicate that the LED/SGPIO hardware is attached and ping to locate feature is enabled on the OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IRRT Only on eSATA [Enabled]

[Disabled] Any RAID volume can span internal and eSATA drives. [Enabled] Only IRRT volumes can span internal and eSATA drives.

Smart Response Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Response Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OROM UI Normal Delay [4 sec]

Allows you to select the delay time of the OROM UI Splash Screen in a normal status. Configuration options: [2 sec] [4 sec] [6 sec] [8 sec]

RST Force Form [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Form for Intel Rapid Storage Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Port 1 / SATA Port 2 / SATA Port 3 / SATA Port 4 / SATA Port 5 / SATA Port 6 / SATA Port 7 / SATA Port 8

Port 1 / Port 2 / Port 3 / Port 4 / Port 5 / Port 6 / Port 7 / Port 8 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Mechanical Presence Switch [Enabled]

Allows control of reporting if this port has a Mechanical Presence Switch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Spin Up Device [Disabled]

Selecting [Enabled] will start a COMERSET initialization sequence to the device on an edge detect from 0 to 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]

Allows you to set whether the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [Hard Disk Drive] [Solid State Drive]

Device Sleep [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the mSata for RTD3. Configuration Options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA DEVSLEP Idle Timeout Config [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable SATA DTIO Config. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.7 Network Stack Configuration

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Network Stack [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled].

Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]

Enables or disables the lpv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, lpv4 PXE boot option will not be created.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

Enables or disables the lpv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, lpv6 PXE boot option will not be created.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

PXE boot wait time [0]

Set the wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 5.

Media detect count [1]

Set the number of times presence of media will be checked. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 50.

4.4.8 CSM Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced
Compatibility Support Module Configuration
CSM Support	[Enabled]
CSM16 Module Version	07.79
GateA20 Active	[Upon Request]
Option ROM Messages	[Force BIOS]
INT19 Trap Response	[Immediate]
Boot option filter	[Legacy only]
Option ROM execution
Network	[Legacy]
Storage	[Legacy]
Video	[Legacy]
Other PCI devices	[Legacy]
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CSM Support [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when you set the CSM Support to [Enabled].

GateA20 Active [Upon Request]

This allows you to set the GA20 option.

[Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.

[Always] Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is

executed above 1MB.

Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]

This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.

Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]

This option allows you to control the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM.

[Immediate] Execute the trap right away.

[Postponed] Execute the trap during legacy boot.

Boot Option filter [Legacy only]

This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.

Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]

Network / Storage / Video [Legacy]

This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE/ Storage/ Video OpROM.

Configuration options: [UEFI] [Legacy]

Other PCI devices [Legacy]

This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video.

Configuration options: [UEFI] [Legacy]

4.4.9 NVMe controller and Drive information

You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected.

Aptlo Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced NVMe controller and Drive information No NVME Device Found

4.4.10 iSCSI Configuration

Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced iSCSI Initiator Name ► Add an Attempt ► Delete Attempts ► Change Attempt Order The worldwide unique name of iSCSI Initiator. Only IQN format is accepted.Range is from 4 to 223

4.5 Security Menu

This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Monitor Tool Save & Exit Event Logs Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password User Password ▶ Secure Boot Set Administrator Password +: Select Screen 1#: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults

Administrator Password

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press .
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press .
3. Confirm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press .
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press .
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press .
4. Confirm the password when prompted.

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password.

User Password

To set a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press .
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press .
3. Confirm the password when prompted.

To change a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press .
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press .
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press .
4. Confirm the password when prompted.

Secure Boot Menu

This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.

System Mode	Setup	Secure Boot can be enabled if 1. System running in User mode with enrolled Platform Key(PK) 2.CSM function is disabled
Secure Boot	Not Active
Vendor Keys	Not Active
Secure Boot control	[Disabled]
Secure Boot Mode	[Custom]
Key Management

Secure Boot Control [Disabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot flow control.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Secure Boot Mode [Custom]

This item allows you to select the mode of the Secure boot to change Execution policy and Secure Boot Key management.

Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom]

Key Management

This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Security
Provision Factory Default keys [Disabled]		Install factory default Secure Boot keys when System is in Setup Mode
Enroll all Factory Default keys
Save all Secure Boot variables
Secure Boot variable | Size | Key# | Key origin
Platform Key(PK) | 0 | 0 |
Key Exchange key | 0 | 0 |
Authorized Signatures | 0 | 0 |
Forbidden Signatures | 0 | 0 |
Authorized TimeStamps | 0 | 0 |
OsRecovery Signatures | 0 | 0 |

Provision Factory Default Keys [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enroll All Factory Default Keys / Delete all Secure Boot variables

This item will ask you if you want to Install Factory Default secure variables. Select Yes if you want to load the default secure variables, otherwise select No. This option will change to Delete all Secure Boot variables once default keys are loaded, selecting this will then ask to delete all variables and reset the Platform to Setup Mode.

The following item is only available when default secure variables are loaded.

Save all Secure Boot variables

Save the secure boot variables to a selected file system.

Platform Key (PK)

Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Delete Key]

Key Exchange Keys / Authorized Signatures / Forbidden Signatures

Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Delete Key] [Append Key]

Authorized TimeStamps

Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Append Key]

OsRecovery Signatures

Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Append Key]

4.6 Boot Menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Monitor Tool Save & Exit Event Logs
Boot Configuration Bootup NumLock State [On]	Select the keyboard NumLock state
Boot Logo Display [Disabled] POST Report [5 sec]
Chassis Intrusion Message [Warning]
Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Generic-Compact Flash 1.00] Boot Option #2 [SATA P3 : ASUS DVD RAM GHDIN] Boot Option #3 [IDA GE Slot 0100 v1572]
Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities	+/-: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values FF: Optimized Defaults

Bootup NumLock State [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Configuration options: [On] [Off]

Boot Logo Display [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

[Auto] Auto adjustment for Windows requirements.

[Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size.

[Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.

POST Report [5 sec]

Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds.

Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]

Boot Option Priorities

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

Chassis Intrusion Message [Warning]

Allows you to set an action when chassis intrusion has occurred.

[Warning] Warning beep and pause at intrusion message for 3 seconds.

[Halt] Halt at intrusion message.

• To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears.
• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST.

Set the booting order of network devices.

Boot Option #1 [IBA GE Slot 0200 v1572]

Configuration options: [IBA GE Slot 0200 v1572] [Disabled]

Hard Drive BBS Priorities

These items appear only when you connect SATA ODD or hard drive to the SATA ports and allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices.

CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities

This item allows you to set the booting from CD/DVD ROM Drive.

Network Device BBS Priorities

This item allows you to set the booting from network.

4.7 Monitor Menu

The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Monitor Tool Save & Exit Event Logs
CPU1 Temperature : +59°C / 168°F CPU_FAN1 Speed : 1532 RPM FRNT_FAN1 Speed : N/A FRNT_FAN2 Speed : N/A FRNT_FAN3 Speed : N/A FRNT_FAN4 Speed : 1413 RPM REAR_FAN1 Speed : N/A +VCORE1 Voltage : +1.224 V +VDDQ_AB_CPU1 Voltage : +1.208 V +VCCIO Voltage : +0.968 V +12V Voltage : +12.192 V +5V Voltage : +5.000 V +8.3V Voltage : +3.392 V +5VSB Voltage : +5.000 V +3.3VSB Voltage : +3.392 V VBAT Voltage : +3.168 V +VCCSA : +1.056 V FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode]	Generic/High Speed/Full Speed/Manual Speed Mode
	+: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults

Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode]

Allows you to set the fan speed.

Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] [Manual Mode]

4.8 Tool menu

The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu.

Aptlo Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Monitor Tool Save & Exit Event Logs Start EzFlash Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS.

Start EzFlash

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details.

4.9 Save & Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Monitor Tool Save & Exit Event Logs Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Restore Defaults Boot Override Generic-Compact Flash 1.00 JetFlashTranscend 4GB 8.07 Generic-SM/×D-Picture 1.00 Generic-SD/MMC 1.00 Generic-MS/MS-Pro 1.00 SATA P3 : ASUS DVD RAM CHD1N IBA GE Slot 0100 v1572 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Restore/Load Default values for all the setup options. +#: Select Screen ++: Select Item Enter: Select

Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit.

Discard Changes and Exit

Exit System setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes and Reset

Reset the system setup after saving the changes.

Restore Defaults

Restore/load default values for all the setup options.

Boot Override

These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Attempts to launch EFI Shell application (Shell.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.

4.10 Event Logs menu

The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.

Aptlo Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Monitor Tool Save & Exit Event Logs ► Change Smbios Event Log Settings ► View Smbios Event Log Press to view the Smbios Event Log records.

4.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings

Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration.

Aptlo Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Event Logs
Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled]	Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.
Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] When Log is Full [Do Nothing]
Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] MECI 1 METH 60
Custom Options Log OEM Codes [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled]	+/-: Select Screen TI: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values
NOTE: All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.

Enabling/Disabling Options

Smbios Event Log [Enabled]

Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

• The following items appears only when you set Smbios Event Log to [Enabled].
- All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log [No]

Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset]

When Log is Full [Do Nothing]

Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]

Smbios Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable logging of System boot event. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

MECI [1]

Also known as Multiple Event Count Increment, and allows you to set the value for the number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass before the multiple-event counter of log entry is updated. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [1] - [255]

METW [60]

Also known as Multiple Time Event Window, and allows you to set the value for the number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [0] - [99]

Custom Options

Log OEM Codes [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM codes (if not already converted to legacy). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Convert OEM Codes [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

RAID Configuration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

5

5.1 Setting up RAID

The motherboard comes with the Intel ^ C236 controller that supports Intel ^ Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for both Windows ^ OS and Linux).

5.1.1 RAID definitions

RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.

RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive.

RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.

RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.

If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive.

5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives

The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration:

1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide.
2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard.
3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.

5.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS

You must set the RAID mode in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utilities before you can create a RAID set from the SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C236 chipset.

To do this:

1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Advanced Menu > SATA Configuration, then press .
3. Set SATA Mode to [RAID].
4. Press to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.

Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.

5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities

Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in each RAID controller. For example, use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® C236 chipset.

5.2Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility

The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and have set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup. You can refer to sections 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives and 5.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS for more information.

To launch the Intel ^® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility:

1. Turn on the system.
2. During POST, press + to display the utility main menu.

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Exit [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Disks: ID Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk ↑↓ [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu[ ]-Select

The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options.

The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen.

5.2.1 Creating a RAID set

To create a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press .
2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press .

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Strips) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 0.0 GB Syne: N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less.

1. Press the up/down arrow keys to select a RAID Level that you wish to create then press .

2. From the Disks item field, press to select the hard disk drives that you want to include in the RAID set.

[ SELECT DISKS ] Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 disks to create volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done

1. Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press when you are done.

2. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values:

RAID 0: 128KB

RAID 10: 64KB

RAID 5: 64KB

We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

1. In the Capacity field item, key in the RAID volume capacity that you want to use and press . The default value field indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
2. Press to start creating the RAID volume.
3. From the following warning message, press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or press to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):

5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set

Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set.

To delete a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press .
2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete then press .

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID0 (Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes [ HELP ] Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) ↑↓ [ESC]-Previous Menu[ ]-SelectDEL]-Delete Volume

1. Press to confirm deletion of the selected RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.

[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N):

5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID

Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.

To reset a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press .
2. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want to reset, then press . A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press when you are done.

[ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures and revert it to a non-RAID disk. WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost. (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Member Disk 1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Member Disk Select the disks that should be reset. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete

1. Press in the confirmation window to reset the drive(s) or press to return to the utility main menu.

5.2.4 Exiting the Intel ^® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility

To exit the utility:

1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press .
2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu.

[ CONFIRM EXIT ]

Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):

5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID

This option is only for the RAID 1 set.

Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk

If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as "Degraded" during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array with other installed non-RAID disks.

To rebuild the RAID with other non-RAID disk:

1. During POST, press + at the prompt to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM utility.
2. If there is a non-RAID SATA Hard Disk available, the utility will prompt you to rebuild the RAID. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the destination disk then Press to start the rebuilding process, or press to exit.

[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ] "Degraded" volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. Selecting a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the operating system. Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # X XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size XXX.GB [↑↓] -Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit

Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.

1. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild".

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes: ID Name Level1 Strip Size *=Data is Encrypted 1 Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 149.0GB Status Bootable Rebuild Yes Physical Devices: Port Drive Model Serial # 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 149.0GB Member Disk(0) 149.0GB Member Disk(0) Volumes with "Rebuild" status will be rebuilt within the operating system. ↑↓ [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu[ ]-Select

1. Press to exit Intel Rapid Storage Technology and reboot the system.
2. Select Start > Programs > Intel Rapid Storage > Intel Rapid Storage Console or click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology tray icon to load the Intel Rapid Storage Manager utility.
3. From the View menu, select Advanced Mode to display the details of the Intel Rapid Storage Console.
4. From the Volumes view option, select RAID volume to view the rebuilding status. When finished, the status is changed to "Normal".

Rebuilding the RAID with a new hard disk

If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as "Degraded" during POST. You may replace the disk drive and rebuild the RAID array.

To rebuild the RAID with a new hard disk:

1. Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same specification into the same SATA Port.

Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.

1. Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk.

5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility

You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-RAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility.

To set the boot array in the BIOS:

Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk.

1. Reboot the system and press to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST.
2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority.
3. Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press . See the Boot menu section of Chapter 4 for more details.
4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press .
5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press .

5.3Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)

The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

You need to manually install the IntelRapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system.

To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating system:

1. Turn on the system to windows desktop.
2. Click the Intel ^® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise icon to display the main menu.

Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize your storage system.

Current Status: New system is engineering currently. Services Create Volume... Volumes ATAPI Device Properties Location Control (G, Part 2) Location Type/Internal Targeted Grid node: L-1.0GHz Model ADS, DVD-BERTATT Serial Number: Not Available Altitude HDD Your Storage System is configured and for data partition, increased performance and optimal data storage capacity. This can further optimize your storage system by installing additional users. To begin the person, click 'Delete volume... Click any device or volume to display its properties. SAS_Area,2005 • DALL: Initiating 1% complete

You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks.

5.3.1 Creating a RAID set

To create a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume then select volume type and click Next.

Create Volume... 1. Select 2. Configure 3. Confirm Select Controller Intel(R) C600 series chipset SAS RAID Controller Select Volume Type Real-time data protection (RAID 1) Optimized disk performance (RAID 0) Efficient data hosting and protection (RAID 5) Balanced performance and data protection (RAID 10) Protection Performance Capacity Combine two disks to create a volume where each disk stores an exact copy of the data and provides real-time redundancy. Next Cancel More help on this page

1. Key in a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks.
2. Select the Volume Size tab then drag the bar to set the volume size.
3. Click Next.

Create Volume... 1. Select 2. Configure 3. Confirm Configure Volume Name: Volume_0000 Select the array disks (minimum selection required) ✓ SAS disk on Controller 1, Phy 0 (279 GB) ✓ SAS disk on Controller 1, Phy 2 (279 GB) ☐ SAS disk on Controller 1, Phy 4 (279 GB) ☐ SAS disk on Controller 1, Phy 6 (279 GB) Proposed Configuration New Array Volume_0000 Volume Size Advanced Volume Size 4,468 MB Array allocation: 2% Back Next Cancel More help on this page

• If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted.

• If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced.

• Confirm the volume creation, then click Create Volume to continue.

This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time.

Create Volume... 1. Select 2. Configure 3. Confirm Confirm Volume Creation Review the selected configuration. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. Proposed Configuration New Array Volume_0000 Back Create Volume Cancel More help on this page

1. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted.

Volume Creation Complete The volume was created successfully. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management* before adding any data. More help OK

You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data.

The created RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list. If you wish to change the settings, go to Volume Properties.

Intel X Digital Manager Technology Interface Name Preferences Current Status: Your tool in Functioning History. Welcome Volume Properties ? Type: AMD1.0 Change Type Sub: 1-Net Web: Comcast2.0 System volume: No: Delta Service Write back cache: Charter Data Implied for Indicate Verdication: Web Redesigns: B Tools with mode errors: E Physical sector use: SCL Server Logical sector use: SCL Server

5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type

To change the volume type in Volume Properties:

1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field.
2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type.

logy enterprise System is functioning normally. Volume... Chipset SAS RAID Controller Volumes SAS_Array_0000 Volume_0000 Volume Properties Name: Volume_0000 Rename Status: Normal Type: RAID 1 Change type Size: 4,468 MB Increase size System volume: No Delete volume Write-back cache: Disabled Enable Initialized: No Initiation Verification details Verify Parity errors: 0 Blocks with media errors: 0 Physical sector size: 512 Bytes Logical sector size: 512 Bytes

1. You can also change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed.
2. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) and click OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values:

RAID 0: 128KB

RAID 10: 64KB

RAID 5: 64KB

Change Volume Type Name: Volume_0000 Select the new volume type: Optimized disk performance (RAID 0) Efficient data hosting and protection (RAID 5) The new volume will automatically include the disks that are part of the existing volume. Select additional disks to include in the new volume: SAS disk on Controller 1, Phy 4 SAS disk on Controller 1, Phy 6 Data stripe size: 64 KB WARNING: Completing this action will immediately start the volume migration process. Any data on the disks to be added to the volume will be permanently lost and should be backed up before continuing. Volume data will be preserved. Performing a driver upgrade or downgrade while a volume migration is in progress may make the volume inaccessible due to driver incompatibility. More help OK Cancel

We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

5.3.3 Deleting a volume

Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives.

To delete a volume:

1. From the Volumes field in the utility main menu, select the volume that you want to delete.

System is functioning normally. Volume... Volumes SAS_Array_0000 volume_0000 Volume Properties Name: Volume_0000 Banam Status: Normal Type: RAID 1 Change type Size: 4,468 MB Increase size System volume: No Delete volume Write-back cache: Disabled Enable Initialized: No Initiate Verification details Verify Parity errors: 0 Blocks with media errors: 0 Physical sector size: 512 Bytes Logical sector size: 512 Bytes

1. From the Volume Properties field, select Delete volume.
2. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu.

Delete Volume Are you sure you want to delete this volume? WARNING: Completing this action will permanently delete existing data on the selected volume. Back up data before continuing. More help Yes No

5.3.4 Preferences

System Preferences

Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here.

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Home Preferences System E-mail System Preferences ✓ Show the notification area icon Show the following notifications: ✓ Storage system information ✓ Storage system warnings ✓ Storage system errors More help on this page

E-mail Preferences

Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events:

• Storage system information
• Storage system warnings
- Storage system errors

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Home Preferences System E-mail E-mail Preferences Notify me by e-mail of the following events: Storage system information Storage system warnings Storage system errors E-mail configuration START email* Port: 25 Sender e-mail address1: Recipient e-mail address 10: Recipient e-mail address 2: Recipient e-mail address 3: *Required field Apply Changes Update Changes More help on this page

Appendix

P10S-M WS block diagram

graph TD
    A["Kaby Lake/ Skylake CPU Up to 95W"] -->|x16 Gen3| B["PCIEX16_1"]
    A -->|x16 Gen3| C["x16 Slot"]
    A --> D["DMI3.0"]
    D --> E["Skylake PCH C236"]
    E --> F["I210"]
    E --> G["I210"]
    E --> H["ALC1150"]
    F --> I["GbE"]
    G --> J["GbE"]
    E --> K["I210"]
    E --> L["7.1 HD Audio"]
    M["DDR4"] <--> A
    N["DDR4"] <--> A
    O["8*SATA3 (SATA8 share with M.2)"] <--> E
    P["1*M.2"] <--> E
    Q["x8 Slot PCIEX8_1"] <--> E
    R["x4 Gen3"] <--> E
    S["x1 Gen3"] <--> E
    T["x1 Gen3"] <--> E
    U["x8 USB3.0(Rear :2) x1 Slot PCIEX1_1"] <--> E
    V["x1 Gen3"] <--> E
    W["64Mb SPI Flash TPM"] <--> E

Q-Code table

Code Description
00	Not used
02	microcode
03	CACHE_ENABLED
04	PCH initialization
06	CPU_EARLY_INIT
10	PEI Core is started
11 – 14	Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
15 – 18	Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
19 – 1C	Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
2B – 2F	Memory initialization
30	Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
31	Memory Installed
32 – 36	CPU post-memory initialization
37 – 3A	Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
3B – 3E	Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
4F	DXE IPL is started
50 – 53	Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed
4F	DXE IPL is started
54	Unspecified memory initialization error
55	Memory not installed
56	Invalid CPU type or Speed
57	CPU mismatch
58	CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
59	CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
5A	Internal CPU error
5B	Reset PPI is not available
5C – 5F	Reserved for future AMI error codes
E0	S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
E1	S3 Boot Script execution
E2	Video repost
E3	OS S3 wake vector call
E4 – E7	Reserved for future AMI progress codes
E8	S3 Resume Failed
E9	S3 Resume PPI not Found
EA	S3 Resume Boot Script Error
EB	S3 OS Wake Error
EC – EF	Reserved for future AMI error codes
F0	Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)
F1	Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
F2	Recovery process started
F3	Recovery firmware image is found
F4	Recovery firmware image is loaded
F5 – F7	Reserved for future AMI progress codes
F8	Recovery PPI is not available
F9	Recovery capsule is not found

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Code Description
FA	Invalid recovery capsule
FB - FF	Reserved for future AMI error codes
60	DXE Core is started
61	NVRAM initialization
62	Installation of the PCH Runtime Services
63 – 67	CPU DXE initialization is started
68	PCI host bridge initialization
69	System Agent DXE initialization is started
6A	System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started
6B – 6F	System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific)
70	PCH DXE initialization is started
71	PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
72	PCH devices initialization
73 – 77	PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific)
78	ACPI module initialization
79	CSM initialization
7A – 7F	Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
90	Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
91	Driver connecting is started
92	PCI Bus initialization is started
93	PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
94	PCI Bus Enumeration
95	PCI Bus Request Resources
96	PCI Bus Assign Resources
97	Console Output devices connect
98	Console input devices connect
99	Super IO Initialization
9A	USB initialization is started
9B	USB Reset
9C	USB Detect
9D	USB Enable
9E – 9F	Reserved for future AMI codes
A0	IDE initialization is started
A1	IDE Reset
A2	IDE Detect
A3	IDE Enable
A4	SCSI initialization is started
A5	SCSI Reset
A6	SCSI Detect
A7	SCSI Enable
A8	Setup Verifying Password
A9	Start of Setup
AA	Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AB	Setup Input Wait

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Code Description
AC	Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AD	Ready To Boot event
AE	Legacy Boot event
AF	Exit Boot Services event
B0	Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
B1	Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
B2	Legacy Option ROM Initialization
B3	System Reset
B4	USB hot plug
B5	PCI bus hot plug
B6	Clean-up of NVRAM
B7	Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)
B8-BF	Reserved for future AMI codes
D0	CPU initialization error
D1	System Agent initialization error
D2	PCH initialization error
D3	Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
D4	PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
D5	No Space for Legacy Option ROM
D6	No Console Output Devices are found
D7	No Console Input Devices are found
D8	Invalid password
D9	Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
DA	Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
DB	Flash update is failed
DC	Reset protocol is not available

ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS)

Code Description
03 System	is entering S3 sleep state
04 System	is entering S4 sleep state
05 System	is entering S5 sleep state
30 System	is waking up from the S3 sleep state
40 System	is waking up from the S4 sleep state
AC System	has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.
AA System	has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.

ASUS contact information

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