MS73-HB0
MS73-HB1

Motherboard - 4th/5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable DP

User Manual
Rev. 1.0

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Table of Contents
MS73-HB0/MS73-HB1 Motherboard Layout....................................................................5
Block Diagram..................................................................................................................7
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................8
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4

Installation Precautions..................................................................................... 8
Product Specifications....................................................................................... 9
Installing and Removing the CPU and Heat Sink............................................ 12
Installing and Removing Memory.................................................................... 14
1-4-1
1-4-2
1-4-3
1-4-4

1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8

8-Channel Memory Configuration ...........................................................................14
Installing and Removing a Memory Module ...........................................................15
DIMM Population Table ..........................................................................................16
Processor and Memory Module Matrix Table..........................................................16

Installing the M.2 SSD Module........................................................................ 17
Back Panel Connectors................................................................................... 18
Internal Connectors......................................................................................... 20
Jumper Settings.............................................................................................. 30

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................31
2-1
2-2

The Main Menu............................................................................................... 33
Advanced Menu.............................................................................................. 36
2-2-1
2-2-2
2-2-3
2-2-4
2-2-5
2-2-6
2-2-7
2-2-8
2-2-9
2-2-102-2-11
2-2-122-2-132-2-142-2-152-2-16

2-3

Trusted Computing..................................................................................................37
Serial Port Console Redirection..............................................................................38
SIO Configuration....................................................................................................41
PCI Subsystem Settings..........................................................................................42
USB Configuration...................................................................................................44
Network Stack Configuration...................................................................................45
Post Report Configuration.......................................................................................46
NVMe Configuration................................................................................................47
Chipset Configuration..............................................................................................48
Tls Auth Configuration.............................................................................................49
iSCSI Configuration.................................................................................................50
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller X710 for 10GBASE-T..................................................51
VLAN Configuration.................................................................................................53
Intel(R) i210 Gigabit Network Connection...............................................................54
VLAN Configuration.................................................................................................56
Driver Health............................................................................................................57

Chipset Menu.................................................................................................. 58
2-3-1

Processor Configuration..........................................................................................59-3-

2-3-2
2-3-3
2-3-4
2-3-5
2-3-6
2-3-7
2-3-8
2-3-9
2-3-102-3-11

2-4Server Management Menu.............................................................................. 80
2-4-1
2-4-2
2-4-3
2-4-4
2-4-5

2-5

System Event Log...................................................................................................82
View FRU Information.............................................................................................83
BMC VLAN Configuration........................................................................................84
BMC Network Configuration....................................................................................85
IPv6 BMC Network Configuration............................................................................86

Security Menu................................................................................................. 87
2-5-1

2-6
2-7
2-8
2-9

Common RefCode Configuration............................................................................62
UPI Configuration....................................................................................................63
Memory Configuration.............................................................................................65
IIO Configuration.....................................................................................................68
Advanced Power Management Configuration.........................................................70
PCH Configuration...................................................................................................72
Miscellaneous Configuration...................................................................................74
Server ME Configuration.........................................................................................75
Runtime Error Logging Settings..............................................................................76
Power Policy............................................................................................................78

Secure Boot ............................................................................................................88

Boot Menu....................................................................................................... 91
Save & Exit Menu............................................................................................ 93
BIOS Recovery............................................................................................... 95
BIOS POST Beep code (AMI standard).......................................................... 96
2-9-1
2-9-2

PEI Beep Codes......................................................................................................96
DXE Beep Codes....................................................................................................96-4-

MS73-HB0/MS73-HB1 Motherboard Layout
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46

DIMM_P1_P0

DIMM_P1_O0

DIMM_P1_N0

CPU1

DIMM_P1_M0

DIMM_P1_I0

DIMM_P1_J0

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DIMM_P0_D0

DIMM_P0_C0

DIMM_P0_B0

CPU0

DIMM_P0_A0

DIMM_P0_E0

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DIMM_P0_F0

32

DIMM_P0_G0

31

DIMM_P0_H0

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Item
Code
1 SW_ID
2 USB3_MLAN
3 10GLAN1
4 10GLAN2
5 LAN3_4
6 COM
7 VGA
8 P12V_PCIE2
9 CPU1_FAN
10 P12V_AUX2
11 SYS_FAN1

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Description
ID Button with LED
Server Management LAN Port (Top)/USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Bottom)
10GbE LAN Port #1 (MS73-HB0 Supported)
10GbE LAN Port #2 (MS73-HB0 Supported)
1GbE LAN Port #3 (Top)/1GbE LAN Port #4 (Bottom)
PJ45 Type Serial Port
VGA port
2x3 Pin 12V Power Connector #2
CPU1 Fan Connector
2x4 Pin 12V Power Connector (for CPU1)
System Fan Connector #1
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Code
12 PMBUS
13 ATX
14 SYS_FAN5
15 P12V_PCIE1
16 P12V_AUX1
17 SATA_SGP1
18 CPU0_FAN
19 SSATA2
20 SSATA0
21 SW_RAID
22 SL_SATA2
23 SL_SATA1
24 SL_SATA3
25 10GACT2/10GACT1
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32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46

FP_1
F_USB3
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN3
SYS_FAN4
M2M_1
M2M_0
IPMB
SPI_TPMBAT
LED_BMC1
BP_1
CASE_OPEN
CN_NCSI
PCIE_1
PCIE_2
PCIE_3
PCIE_4
PCIE_5
PCIE_6
Accessory

Description
PMBus Connector
2x12 Pin Main Power Connector
System Fan Connector #5
2x3 Pin 12V Power Connector #1
2x4 Pin 12V Power Connector (for CPU0)
SATA SGPIO Connector
CPU0 Fan Connector
SATA III 6Gb/s Connector #2
SATA III 6Gb/s Connector #0
VROC Module Connector
SlimLine SAS 4i Connector #2 (SATA 6Gb/s Signal)
SlimLine SAS 4i Connector #1 (SATA 6Gb/s Signal)
SlimLine SAS 4i Connector #3 (SATA 6Gb/s Signal)
10G LAN2 Active LED/10G LAN1 Active LED(MS73-HB0 Supported)
Front Panel Header
Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector
System Fan Connector #2
System Fan Connector #3
System Fan Connector #4
M.2 Slot #1 (PCIe Gen4 x4, Support NGFF-22110/2280)
M.2 Slot #0 (PCIe Gen4 x4, Support NGFF-22110/2280)
IPMB Connector
TPM Connector
Battery Socket
BMC Firmware Readiness LED
HDD Backplane Board Connector
Case Open Intrusion Alert Header
NCSI Connector
PCIe x16 Slot #1 (Gen5 x16)
PCIe x16 Slot #2 (Gen5 x16)
PCIe x16 Slot #3 (Gen5 x16)
PCIe x16 Slot #4 (Gen5 x16)
PCIe x16 Slot #5 (Gen5 x16)
PCIe x16 Slot #6 (Gen5 x16)
EMI Ferrite Core

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Block Diagram
MS73-HB0

MS73-HB1-7-

Chapter 1
1-1

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which canbecome damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully readthe user's manual and follow these procedures:• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker orwarranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,
make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist
strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within anelectrostatic shielding container.
• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power
supply has been turned off.
• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of yourhardware components are connected.
• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with themotherboard circuit or its components.
• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard orwithin the computer casing.
• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage tosystem components as well as physical harm to the user.
• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certified computer technician.
• To avoid any potential short circuit of the DIMM slots, please remove any stand-offs from thechassis that will be located underneath the DIMM slots, before installing the motherboard
into the chassis.
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Product Specifications
NOTE:
We reserve the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related
information without prior notice.

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5th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
4th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
Dual processor, CPU TDP up to 270W

Note:
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DDR5 memory supported only
8-Channel memory architecture
RDIMM modules up to 96GB supported
3DS RDIMM modules up to 256GB supported

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5th Gen Intel® Xeon®: Up to 5600MHz
4th Gen Intel® Xeon®: Up to 4800MHz2 x 10Gb/s BASE-T LAN ports (Intel® X710-AT2) (Note)
2 x 1Gb/s LAN Ports (Intel® I210-AT)
NCSI function supported (by switch setting)

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1 x 10/100/1000 management LAN
Integrated in Aspeed® AST2600
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp, DDR4 SDRAM(Note)rcu

3 x SlimSAS connectors for 12 x SATA 6Gb/s
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2 x M.2 slot:- M-key- PCIe Gen4 x4, from CPU_0- Supports 22110/2280 cards
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
2 x 6-pin ATX 12V power connectors
2 x M.2 slots
2 x CPU fan headers
4 x System fan headers
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header
1 x TPM header
1 x VROC connector
1 x Front panel header
1 x Backplane board header
1 x PMBus connector
1 x IPMB connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x BIOS recovery jumper
1 x Buzzer
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1
1 x VGA
1 x RJ45 COM
4 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED

1 x TPM Header with SPI Interface
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010

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Slot_6: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16 bus) slot, from CPU_0
Slot_5: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16 bus) slot, from CPU_1
Slot_4: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16 bus) slot, from CPU_1
Slot_3: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16 bus) slot, from CPU_0
Slot_2: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16 bus) slot, from CPU_0
Slot_1: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen5 x16 bus) slot, from CPU_1

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Aspeed® AST2600 Management Controller
GIGABYTE Management Console (AMI MegaRAC SP-X) Web Interface

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Dashboard
HTML5 KVM
Sensor Monitor (Voltage, RPM, Temperature, CPU Status …etc.)
Sensor Reading History DataFRU Information
SEL Log in Linear Storage / Circular Storage Policy
Hardware Inventory
Fan Profile
System Firewall
Power Consumption
Power Control
Advanced power capping
LDAP / AD / RADIUS Support
Backup & Restore Configuration
Remote BIOS/BMC/CPLD Update
Event Log Filter
User Management
Media Redirection Settings
PAM Order Settings
SSL Settings
SMTP Settings

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Operating temperature: 10°C to 40°C
Operating humidity: 8-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)

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1-3

Installing and Removing the CPU and Heat Sink
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• Unplug all cables from the power outlets.
• Disconnect all telecommunication cables from their ports.
• Place the system unit on a flat and stable surface.
• Open the system according to the instructions.
WARNING!
Failure to properly turn off the server before you start installing components may cause serious
damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are aqualified service technician.

Follow these instructions to Install the CPU:
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Align and install the processor on the carrier.
NOTE: Apply thermal compound evenly on the top of the CPU. Remove the protective cover fromthe underside of the heat sink.
Carefully flip the heat sink cover. Then install the carrier assembly on the bottom of the heat sinkand make sure the gold arrow is located in the correct direction.
Remove the CPU cover.
NOTE: Save the CPU cover in the event that you need to remove the CPU from the socket.
Align the heat sink with the CPU socket by the guide pins and make sure the gold arrow is locatedin the correct direction. Then place the heat sink onto the top of the CPU socket.
Position the rotating wires into the latch position. Tighten the screws in sequential order(1g2g3g4).
NOTE: When dissembling the heat sink, loosen the screws in reverse order (4g3g2g1) andthen move the rotating wires into the unlatch position.

Pin1

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Carrier Types used for Package Types
Package Type Xeon® SP XCC Xeon® SP MCC
Carrier Code

E1A

E1B

Xeon® SP+HBM
E1C

Note!
• The carrier code is marked on each carrier and matches a code laser marked on to the IHS(Integrated
Heat Spreader) to ensure the right parts are used together• The illustrations of the heat-sink installation shown are for reference only.

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1-4

Installing and Removing Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended to use memory of thesame capacity, brand, speed, and chips.
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installingthe memory to prevent hardware damage.
• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one
direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

1-4-1 8-Channel Memory Configuration

Hardware Installation- 14 -

DIMM_P1_M0

DIMM_P1_N0

DIMM_P1_O0

DIMM_P1_P0

DIMM_P0_C0

DIMM_P0_D0

CPU0

DIMM_P0_B0

CPU1

DIMM_P0_A0

DIMM_P1_J0

DIMM_P1_K0

DIMM_P1_I0
DIMM_P0_E0

DIMM_P0_F0

DIMM_P0_G0

DIMM_P0_H0

DIMM_P1_L0

This motherboard provides 16 DDR5 memory sockets and supports 8-Channel Technology. After the memory
is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory.

1-4-2 Installing and Removing a Memory Module
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug thepower cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
Be sure to install DDR5 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Make sure your DIMM slots have a single latch or a double latch.
Follow these instructions to install a DIMM module with Single Latch :1.
Open the plastic latch of the memory slot, then place the memory module as pre-inserted vertically
position.

Fixed end
Movable end

2.

Hold it with both hands, insert the memory module into the movable end first, and then insert the
memory module into the fixed end.
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Fixed end

Movable end

3.

Then use both hands to insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot and push it down.
Close the plastic latch at the edge of the DIMM slots to lock the memory module.
Fixed end

Movable end

4.

Reverse the installation steps when you want to remove the memory module.

Follow these instructions to install a DIMM module with Double Latch:1.
Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot and push it down.
2.
Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.
3.
Reverse the installation steps when you want to remove the DIMM module.

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1-4-3 DIMM Population Table
4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors-SP Memory Support
Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V);
Ranks Per DIMM andType

DIMM per Channel (DPC)

DIMM Capacity (GB)

Data Width

RDIMM

RDIMM 3DS

1DPC1

SRx8 (RC D)
SRx4 (RC C)
SRx4 (RC F) 9x4
DRx8 (RC E)
DRx4 (RC A)
DRx4 (RC B) 9x4(4R/8R)x4(RC A)

16Gb

24Gb2

36Gb

16GB
32GB
32GB
32GB
64GB
64GB
2H-128GB
4H-256GB

24GB
48GB
NA
48GB
96GB
NA

NA
NA
NA
NA
128GB
NA

NA

NA

2DPC
1.1V

4800

4400

NOTE:
1. 1DPC applies to 1SPC or 2SPC implementations (SPC - Sockets Per Channel)
2. 24Gb XCC only w/ limited configs: 1DPC all DIMM types, 2DPC 96GB only. Only 8 and 16 DIMM configs, no fallbacks.

5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors-SP Memory Support
Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V);
Ranks Per DIMM andType

DIMM per Channel (DPC)

DIMM Capacity (GB)

Data Width

RDIMM

RDIMM 3DS

1DPC1

SRx8 (RC D)
SRx4 (RC C)
SRx4 (RC F) 9x4
DRx8 (RC E)
DRx4 (RC A)
DRx4 (RC B) 9x4(4R/8R)x4(RC A)

16Gb

24Gb2

36Gb

16GB
32GB
NA
32GB
64GB
NA
2H-128GB
4H-256GB

24GB
48GB
NA
48GB
96GB
NA

NA
NA
NA
NA
128GB
NA

56003

NA

NA

56004

2DPC
1.1V

44003

NOTE:
1. 1DPC applies to 1SPC or 2SPC implementations (SPC - Sockets Per Channel)
2. 24Gb 2DPC not POR w/ 24GB and 48GB DIMMs.
3. DDR5-5600 RDIMMs will be limited to 5600 MT/s 1DPC and 4400 MT/s 2DPC. DDR5-4800 DIMMs will be limited to 4800 MT/s 1DPC and 4400 MT/s
2DPC.
4. DDR5-5600 DIMMS are required for 5600 and 5200 1DPC speeds.

1-4-4 Processor and Memory Module Matrix Table
Memory Q’ty
for each CPU

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F0

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A0

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4 DIMMV

6 DIMM
8 DIMM

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C0

D0

L0

K0

J0

I0

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Installing the M.2 SSD Module
CAUTION
The position of the stand-off screw will depend on the size of the M.2 device. Refer to the size of theM.2 device and change the position of the stand-off screw accordingly.

Follow the steps below to install a M.2 SSD module on your motherboard:
Step1. Insert the M.2 SSD module into the slot.
Step2. Secure it with the screw, tightening as necessary to fasten the M.2 SSD module in place.

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Back Panel Connectors
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u VGA Port
Connects to a monitor device.

v Serial Port (RJ45 Type)
Connects to data processing devices.

w 1GbE LAN Port #3
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. See the section
below for a description of the states of the LAN port LEDs.

x 1GbE LAN Port #4
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. See the section
below for a description of the states of the LAN port LEDs.

y 10GbE LAN Port #2 (Note)
The 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10 Gbps data rate. See thesection below for a description of the states of the LAN port LEDs.

z 10GbE LAN Port #1 (Note)
The 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10 Gbps data rate. See thesection below for a description of the states of the LAN port LEDs.

{ Server Management LAN Port
The LAN port provides Internet connection with data transfer speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps. This port isthe dedicated LAN port for Server Management.

| USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
The USB port supports the USB 3.2 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive etc.

} ID Button with LED

When the system identification is active, the ID LED on the front/ back panel glows blue.

(Note)

MS73-HB0 supported only.

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LAN and ID Button LEDs
Speed LED

Link/Activity LED

LAN Port

10GbE LAN LED:

State
Yellow On
Green OnOff

10/100/1000 LAN LED:

Description
5Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 1Gps data rate
10Gbps data rate
100Mbps data rate

State
Yellow On
Green On
OffDescription
1Gbps data rate
100Mbps data rate
10Mbps data rate

ID button/LED:

State
Description
Blue On System identification is active
Off
System identification is disabled• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from yourdevice and then remove it from the motherboard.
• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side toprevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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1-7

Internal Connectors
4
8

16

3

13

DIMM_P1_P0

DIMM_P1_O0

DIMM_P1_N0

CPU1

DIMM_P1_M0

DIMM_P1_I0

DIMM_P1_J0

20

DIMM_P1_K0

DIMM_P1_L0

9

10

19

18

14

7

9
11 12 17

DIMM_P0_D0

DIMM_P0_C0

DIMM_P0_B0

CPU0

DIMM_P0_A0

DIMM_P0_E0

5

DIMM_P0_F0

15

DIMM_P0_G0

DIMM_P0_H0

1

8
4

2
8 6

1)

ATX

11)

F_USB3

2)
3)

P12V_AUX1 (for CPU0)
P12V_AUX2 (for CPU1)

12)
13)

FP_1
BP_1

4)

P12V_PCIE1/P12V_PCIE2

14)

SPI_TPM5)

SSATA0/SSATA2

15)

IPMB

6)

SATA_SGP1

16)

CN_NCSI

7)

SW_RAID

17)

10GACT2/10GACT1 (MS73-HB0 Supported)

8)

CPU0_FAN1/CPU1_FAN

18)

LED_BMC1

9)SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/5

19)

BAT

10)

PMBUS

20)

CASE_OPEN

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
Hardware Installation- 20 -

1/2/3/4) ATX/P12V_AUX1/P12V_AUX2/P12V_PCIE1/P12V_PCIE2
		 (2x12 Main Power Connector and 2x4/2x3 12V Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components
on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off
and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power
supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies
power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand highpower consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide therequired power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
13

24

1

12

ATX3

Pin No. Definition
Pin No. Definition
1
3.3V
13 3.3V2
3.3V
14 -12V
3
GND
15 GND
4+5V
16 PS_ON5
GND
17 GND
6+5V
18 GND
7
GND
19 GND
8
Power Good
20 NC
9
5VSB
21 +5V
10 +12V
22 +5V
11 +12V
23 +5V
12 3.3V
24 GNDP12V_AUX1/P12V_AUX2

5 1

8 4

Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Definition
GND
GND
GND
GND
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V

P12V_PCIE1/P12V_PCIE2

4

6

1

3

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Pin No. Definition
1

+12V

2

+12V

3

+12V

4

GND

5

GND

6

GND

5) SSATA5/SSATA4 (SATA III 6Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA III 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s standard.
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

1

Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

7

Definition
GND
TXP
TXN
GND
RXN
RXP
GND

6) SATA_SGP1 (SATA SGPIO) Connector
Serial General Purpose Input/Output (SGPIO) is a communication method used between a host bus adapter(HBA) and a main board.

1

5

Pin No. Definition

Hardware Installation- 22 -1DATAOUT

2

GND

3

NC

4

LOAD

5

CLOCK

7) SW_RAID (VROC Module Connector)

1

4

Pin No. Definition
1
GND
2
P_3V3_AUX
3
GND
4
PCH_SATA_RAID_KEY

8/9) CPU0_FAN/CPU1_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4/SYS_FAN5(CPU Fan/System Fan Headers)
The motherboard has two 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), and five 4-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan headers.
Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect
it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU
fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heatdissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

1
1

Pin No.
1
2
3
4

Definition
GND
+12V
Sense
Speed Control• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system fromoverheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on theheaders.
Hardware Installation- 23 -

10) PMBUS (PMBus Connector)
The Power Management Bus (PMBus) is a variant of the System Management Bus (SMBus) which istargeted at digital management of power supplies.

1

5
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5

Definition
PMBus Clock
PMBus Data
PMBus Alert
GND
3.3V Sense

11) F_USB3 (Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector)
The header conform to USB 3.2 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional
USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Definition
20 1

11 10

Hardware Installation- 24 -

Pin No. Definition

1

Power

11

IntA_P2_D+

2IntA_P1_SSRX-

12IntA_P2_D-

3

IntA_P1_SSRX+

13

GND

4

GND

14

IntA_P2_SSTX+

5

IntA_P1_SSTX-

15

IntA_P2_SSTX-

6

IntA_P1_SSTX+

16

GND

7

GND

17

IntA_P2_SSRX+

8IntA_P1_D-

18

IntA_P2_SSRX-

9IntA_P1_D+

19

Power

10

NC

20

No Pin12) FP_1 (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicatoron the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins
before connecting the cables.

1

23

2

Pin No. Definition

24

Pin No. Definition

1

Power LED+

2

5V Standby

3

No Pin4

ID LED+

5

Power LED-

6

ID LED-7

HDD LED+

8

System Status LED+

9

HDD LED-

10

System Status LED-

11

Power Button

12

LAN1 Active LED+

13

GND

14

LAN1 Link LED-

15

Reset Button

16

SMBus Data

17

GND

18

SMBus Clock19

ID Button

20

Case Open

21

GND

22

LAN2 Actve LED+

23

NMI Switch

24

LAN2 Link LED-

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch,
reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker etc. When connecting your chassis front
panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matchedcorrectly.

13) BP_1 (HDD Backplane Board Header)
30 29

2
Pin No. Definition

1
Pin No. Definition

1

Reserved

2

BPMI DIN/OUT

3

GND

4

BPMI DOUT/IN

5

BPMI_LOAD

6

GND

7

BPMI_CLK8

PLD_Program_EN

9

GLED_AMB_N

10

GLED_GRN_N

11

FAN_IRQ_N

12

Reserved

13

BP_SCL

14

GND

15

BP_SDA

16

BP_RST_N

17

SMB_U2_TMP_SCL

18

GND

19

SMB_U2_TMP_SDA

20

I2C_DEV_RST21

PH_HP_SCL0

22

GND

23

PH_HP_SDA0

24

GND

25

PH_HP_SCL1

26

GND

27

PH_HP_SDA1

28

GND

29

P3V3_AUX30

P3V3_AUX

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14) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Connector)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is an international standard for a secure cryptoprocessor, a dedicatedmicrocontroller designed to secure hardware through integrated cryptographic keys.
1 2

13 14
Pin No. Definition

Pin No. Definition

1

Clock

8

NC

2

P_3V3_AUX

9

NC

3

LPC_RST

10No Pin

4

NC

11

NC

5

SPI_MISO

12

GND

6

IRQ_SPI13

SPI_CS_N

7

SPI_MOSI14

GND15) IPMB (Intelligent Platform Management Bus) Connector
The Intelligent Platform Management Bus Communications Protocol defines a byte-level transport fortransferring Intelligent Platform Management Interface Specification (IPMI) messages between intelligent I2C
devices.

1

4

Hardware Installation- 26 -

Pin No.
1
2
3
4

Definition
Clock
GND
Data
VCC

16) CN_NCSI (NCSI Connector)
20 19

2

1

Pin No. Definition

Pin No. Definition

1

NCSI_CLK

2

GND

3

NCSI_RX_D0

4

GND

5

NCSI_RX_D1

6

GND

7

NCSI_CRS_DV

8

GND

9

NCSI_RX_ER

10

GND

11

P3V3_AUX

12

GND

13

NCSI_TX_D1

14

GND

15

NCSI_TX_D0

16

GND

17

NCSI_TX_EN

18

GND

19

NCSI_PRESENT20

P3V3_AUX17) 10GACT2/10GACT1 (10G LAN link/active LED Header)

1
Pin No. Definition

Hardware Installation- 27 -

1

10G LED+

2

10G ACT-18) LED_BMC1 (BMC Firmware Readiness LED)

State

DescriptionOn

BMC firmware is initial

Blink

BMC firmware is readyOff

AC loss19) BAT (Battery Socket)
The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in
the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level,or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

2

1• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrectmodel.
• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or
uncertain about the battery model.
• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
Hardware Installation- 28 -

20) CASE_OPEN (Case Open Intrusion Alert Header)This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed.
This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.

Open: Normal Operation (Default)
Closed: Active Chassis Intrusion Alert

Hardware Installation- 29 -

Jumper Settings
Enable Default
BIOS
Recovery
1 2 3
BIOS_RCVR

NCSI_SW1

1 2
ON

1-8

ME
Recovery
ME_RCVR

SW1

SW2

OFF

ON

Onboard 10GbE LAN

OFF

OFF

Onboard 1GbE LANON-

CN_NCSI

Enable Default
1 2 3

Password Default Enable
Clear
1 2 3
BIOS_PWD

Hardware Installation- 30 -

Clear CMOS 1
CLR_CMOS 2
3

Default
Enable

S3
Enable Default
Power On1 2 3
Select
S3_MASKChapter 2

BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the EFI on themotherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,saving system parameters, loading the operating system etc. The BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program thatallows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the
power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep theconfiguration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <DEL> key during the POST when the power is turned on.

• BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter any problems when using the current
BIOS version, it is recommended that you don't flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it withcaution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent systeminstability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's
failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.
(Refer to the Exit section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in
Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys<f><g>		
Move the selection bar to select the screen<h><i>			
Move the selection bar to select an item<+>				Increase the numeric value or make changes<->				Decrease the numeric value or make changes<Enter>			
Execute command or enter the submenu<Esc>			Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program					Submenus: Exit current submenu<F1>			Show descriptions of general help
<F3>			Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus<F9>			Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus<F10>			Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program

BIOS Setup- 31 -

 MainThis setup page includes all the items of the standard compatible BIOS.

 Advanced

This setup page includes all the items of AMI BIOS special enhanced features.
(ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.)

 Chipset

This setup page includes all the submenu options for configuring the functions of the Platform Controller
Hub.

 Server Management

Server additional features enabled/disabled setup menus.

 Security

Change, set, or disable supervisor and user password. Configuration supervisor password allows you to
restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.
A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.
A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.

 BootThis setup page provides items for configuration of  the boot sequence.

 Save & Exit

Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing<F10> can also carry out this task.)
Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the confirmation
message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.)

BIOS Setup- 32 -

2-1

The Main Menu

Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use
arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter other sub-menu.
Main Menu Help
The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.
Submenu Help
While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for themenu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of
the submenu.
• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Restore Defaults item to set your system toits defaults.
• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS
version.

BIOS Setup- 33 -

Parameter

Description

BIOS Information
Project Name

Displays the project name information.

Project Version

Displays version number of the BIOS setup utility.

Build Date and Time

Displays the date and time when the BIOS setup utility was created.

BMC Information(Note1)
BMC Firmware Version(Note1)

Displays BMC firmware version information.

Processor Information
CPU Brand String/ Max CPU Speed/ CPU Signature / Processor Core / Displays the technical information for the installed processor(s).
Microcode Patch
Platform Information
Processor/ PCH/ RC Revision
Memory Information

Displays the information of the installed processor(s) and PCH.

(Note2)

Total Memory

Displays the total memory size of the installed memory.

Usable Memory

Displays the usable memory size of the installed memory.

(Note1) Functions available on selected models.
(Note2) This section will display capacity and frequency information of the memory that the customer has
		installed.
BIOS Setup- 34 -

Parameter

Description

Memory Frequency
Onboard LAN Information

Displays the frequency information of the installed memory.
(Note3)

LAN# MAC Address

Displays LAN MAC address information.

System Date

Sets the date following the weekday-month-day-year format.

System Time

Sets the system time following the hour-minute-second format.

(Note3) The number of LAN ports listed will depend on the motherboard / system model.
BIOS Setup- 35 -

2-2

Advanced Menu

The Advanced Menu displays submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components.
Select a submenu item, then press <Enter> to access the related submenu screen.

BIOS Setup- 36 -

2-2-1 Trusted Computing

Parameter

Description

Configuration

TPM v1.2 Support

Enable/Disable BIOS support for security device. OS will not show
security device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be
available.
Options available: Disable, Enable. Default setting is Enable.

BIOS Setup- 37 -

2-2-2 Serial Port Console Redirection

Parameter

Description

COM1 Console
Redirection(Note)

Console redirection enables the users to manage the system from aremote location.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

COM1 Console Redirection
Settings

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
Please note that this item is configurable when COM1 Console
Redirection is set to Enabled.
 Terminal Type– Selects a terminal type to be used for console redirection.
– Options available: VT100, VT100PLUS, VT-UTF8, ANSI. Default
setting is VT100PLUS.
 Bits per second– Selects the transfer rate for console redirection.
– Options available: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200. Default
setting is 115200.
 Data Bits
– Selects the number of data bits used for console redirection.
– Options available: 7, 8. Default setting is 8.

(Note)

Advanced items prompt when this item is defined.
BIOS Setup- 38 -

Parameter

Description
COM1 Console Redirection
Settings (continued)









Parity– A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect sometransmission errors.
– 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.
– Mark and Space Parity do not allow for error detection.
– Options available: None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space. Default setting
is None.
Stop Bits– 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 stopbit.
– Options available: 1, 2. Default setting is 1.
Flow Control– Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. Whensending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a 'stop' signal canbe 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.
– Options available: None, Hardware RTS/CTS. Default setting is
None.
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support– Enable/Disable the VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.
Recorder Mode
– When this mode enabled, only texts will be send. This is to capture
Terminal data.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.
Resolution 100x31– Enable/Disable extended terminal resolution.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.
Putty KeyPad– Selects Function Key and KeyPad on Putty.
– Options available: VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SC0, ESCN, VT400.
Default setting is VT100.

BIOS Setup- 39 -

Parameter

Description

Serial Port for Out-of-Band
Management / Windows
Emergency Management
Services (EMS) Console
Redirection(Note)

EMS console redirection allows the user to configure Console Redirection
Settings to support Out-of-Band Serial Port management.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Serial Port for Out-of-Band
EMS Console Redirection
Settings

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
Please note that this item is configurable when Serial Port for Out-ofBand Management EMS Console Redirection is set to Enabled.
 Out-of-Band Mgmt Port
– Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Service (EMS) allows
for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial
port.
– Default setting is COM1.
 Terminal Type EMS– Selects a terminal type to be used for console redirection.
– Options available: VT100, VT100PLUS, VT-UTF8, ANSI. Default
setting is VT100PLUS.
 Bits per second EMS– Selects the transfer rate for console redirection.
– Options available: 9600, 19200, 57600, 115200. Default setting is115200.
 Flow Control EMS– Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. Whensending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a 'stop' signal canbe 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.
– Options available: None, Hardware RTS/CTS, Software Xon/Xoff.
Default setting is None.

BIOS Setup- 40 -

2-2-3 SIO Configuration

Parameter

Description

AMI SIO Driver Version

Displays the AMI SIO driver version information.

Super IO Chip Logical
Device(s) Configuration[*Active*] Serial Port

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Use This Device– When set to Enabled allows you to configure the serial port settings.
When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.
 Logical Device Settings/Current:– Displays the serial port base I/O address and IRQ.
 Possible:– Configures the serial port base I/O address and IRQ.
Use Automatic Settings
IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; DMA;IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; DMA;
IO=2F8h; IRQ=4; DMA;
IO=3E8h; IRQ=4; DMA;
IO=2E8h; IRQ=4; DMA;
Default setting is Use Automatic Settings.

BIOS Setup- 41 -

2-2-4 PCI Subsystem Settings

BIOS Setup- 42 -

Parameter

Description

PCI Bus Driver Version

Displays the PCI Bus Driver version information.

SLOT# I/O ROM(Note1)

When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion
ROM for the related PCI-E slot.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

SLOT# Lanes(Note1)

Change the PCIe lanes. Default setting is Auto.

SLOT# Max Link Speed(Note1)

Configure PCIe max link speed.
Options available: Auto, Gen1, Gen2, Gen3, Gen4, Gen5.
Default setting is Auto.

M2M_1/ M2M_2 I/O ROM

Enable/Disable M.2 slot I/O ROM.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

M2M_1/ M2M_2 Lanes

Change the M.2 slot lanes. Default setting is Auto.

M2M_1/ M2M_2 Max Link Speed

Configure M.2 slot max link speed.
Options available: Auto, Gen1, Gen2, Gen3, Gen4, Gen5.
Default setting is Auto.

Onboard LAN3/ LAN4 Controller(Note2)

Enable/Disable the onboard LAN controller.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Onboard LAN1/ LAN2/ LAN3/ LAN4
I/O ROM(Note2)

Enable/Disable the onboard LAN devices, and initializes device
expansion ROM.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

PCI Devices Common Settings
Above 4G Decoding

Enable/Disable memory mapped I/O to 4GB or greater address
space (Above 4G Decoding).
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

SR-IOV Support

If the system has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices, this item
Enable/Disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

(Note1) This section is dependent on the available PCIe Slot.
(Note2) This section is dependent on the available LAN controller.
BIOS Setup- 43 -

2-2-5 USB Configuration

Parameter

Description

USB Configuration
USB Devices:

Displays the USB devices connected to the system.

XHCI Hand-off

Enable/Disable the XHCI (USB 3.0) Hand-off support.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

USB Mass Storage Driver
Support(Note)

Enable/Disable the USB Mass Storage Driver Support.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Port 60/64 Emulation

Enables the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should beenabled for the complete USB Keyboard Legacy support for nonUSB aware OSes.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

(Note)

This item is present only if you attach USB devices.
BIOS Setup- 44 -

2-2-6 Network Stack Configuration

Parameter

Description

Network Stack

Enable/Disable the UEFI network stack.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Ipv4 PXE Support

Enable/Disable the Ipv4 PXE feature.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Ipv4 HTTP Support

Enable/Disable the Ipv4 HTTP feature.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Ipv6 PXE Support

Enable/Disable the Ipv6 PXE feature.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Ipv6 HTTP Support

Enable/Disable the Ipv6 HTTP feature.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

PXE boot wait time

Wait time in seconds to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot.
Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values.

Media detect countNumber of times the presence of media will be checked.
Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values.

BIOS Setup- 45 -

2-2-7 Post Report Configuration

Parameter

Description

Post Report Configuration
Error Message Report
Post Error Message

Enable/Disable the POST Error Message support.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Halt On

Options available: No Error, All Error. Default setting is No Error.

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2-2-8 NVMe Configuration

Parameter

Description

NVMe Configuration

Displays the NVMe devices connected to the system.

NVMe OPROM SelectOptions available: BIOS Build-In, NVMe Device. Default setting is BIOS
Build-In.

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2-2-9 Chipset Configuration

Parameter

Description

Restore on AC Power Loss(Note)

Defines the power state to resume to after a system shutdown that isdue to an interruption in AC power. When set to Last State, the system
will return to the active power state prior to shutdown. When set toPower Off, the system remains off after power shutdown.
Options available: Last State, Power Off, Power On, Unspecified. The
default setting depends on the BMC setting.

P2P Bridge IO Size

Specifies P2P Bridge IO aligned to the size.
Options available: 0x100, 0x150, 0x1000. Default setting is 0x1000.

SATA HDD Security Frozen

Enable/Disable this item to send freeze lock command to SATA HDD.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

NVMe SSD Security Frozen

Attempt to send freeze lock command to NVMe SSDs during boot.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Chassis Opened Warning

Enable/Disable the chassis intrusion alert function.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled, Clear. Default setting is
Disabled.

(Note)
		

When the power policy is controlled by BMC, please wait for 15-20 seconds for BMC to save thelast power state.
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2-2-10 Tls Auth Configuration

Parameter

Server CA Configuration

Client Cert Configuration

Description
Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items.
 Enroll Cert
– Press [Enter] to enroll a certificate• Enroll Cert Using File
• Cert GUID
Input digit character in 1111111-2222-3333-4444-1234567890ab
format.
– Commit Changes and Exit
– Discard Changes and Exit Delete Cert
Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items.

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2-2-11 iSCSI Configuration

Parameter

Description

Attempt Priority

Press [Enter] configure advanced items.
 Attempt Priority– Use arrow keys to select the attempt, then press +/- keys to movethe attempt up/down in the attempt order list.
 Commit Changes and Exit

Host iSCSI Configuration

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 iSCSI Initiator Name
– Only IQN format is accepted. Range: from 4 to 223
 Add an Attempt
 Delete Attempts
 Change Attempt Order

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2-2-12 Intel(R) Ethernet Controller X710 for 10GBASE-T

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Parameter

Description

NIC Configuration

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Link Speed– Default setting is Auto Negotiated.
 Wake On LAN– Enables power on of the system via LAN. Note that configuring
Wake on LAN in the operating system does not change the value of
this setting, but does override the behavior of Wake on LAN in OS
controlled power states.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.
 LLDP Agent– Enable/Disable firmware's LLDP Agent.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled

Blink LEDs

Identifies the physical network port by blinking the associated LED.
Press the numeric keys to adjust desired values (up to 15 seconds).

UEFI Driver

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

Adapter PBA

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

Device Name

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

Chip Type

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

PCI Device ID

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

PCI Address

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

Link Status

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

MAC Address

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

Virtual MAC Address

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

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BIOS Setup2-2-13 VLAN Configuration

Parameter

Description

Enter Configuration Menu

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Create new VLAN
 VLAN ID– Sets VLAN ID for a new VLAN or an existing VLAN.
– Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values.
– The valid range is from 0 to 4094.
 Priority– Sets 802.1Q Priority for a new VLAN or an existing VLAN.
– Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values.
– The valid range is from 0 to 7.
 Add VLAN
– Press [Enter] to create a new VLAN or update an existing VLAN.
 Configured VLAN List
 Remove VLAN
– Press [Enter] to remove an existing VLAN.

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2-2-14 Intel(R) i210 Gigabit Network Connection

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Parameter

Description

NIC Configuration

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Link Speed– Allows for automatic link speed adjustment.
– Options available: Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full,
100 Mbps Half, 100 Mbps Full. Default setting is Auto Negotiated.
 Wake On LAN– Enables power on of the system via LAN. Note that configuring
Wake on LAN in the operating system does not change the value of
this setting, but does override the behavior of Wake on LAN in OS
controlled power states.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Blink LEDs

Identifies the physical network port by blinking the associated LED.
Press the numeric keys to adjust desired values (up to 15 seconds).

UEFI Driver

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

Adapter PBA

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

Device Name

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

Chip Type

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

PCI Device ID

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

PCI Address

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

Link Status

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

MAC Address

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

Virtual MAC Address

Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Controller.

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2-2-15 VLAN Configuration

Parameter

Description

Enter Configuration Menu

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Create new VLAN
 VLAN ID– Sets VLAN ID for a new VLAN or an existing VLAN.
– Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values.
– The valid range is from 0 to 4094.
 Priority– Sets 802.1Q Priority for a new VLAN or an existing VLAN.
– Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values.
– The valid range is from 0 to 7.
 Add VLAN
– Press [Enter] to create a new VLAN or update an existing VLAN.
 Configured VLAN List
 Remove VLAN
– Press [Enter] to remove an existing VLAN.

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2-2-16 Driver HealthParameter

Description

Driver Health

Displays driver health status of the devices/controllers if installed

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2-3

Chipset Menu

Chipset Setup menu displays submenu options for configuring the function of Platform Controller Hub(PCH).
Select a submenu item, then press <Enter> to access the related submenu screen.

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2-3-1 Processor Configuration

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Parameter

Description

Processor Configuration

Pre-Socket Configuration

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 CPU Socket 0 Configuration– Core Disable Bitmap(Hex)• Number of Cores to enable. 0 means all cores. FFFFFFF
means to disable all cores. The maximum value depends on
the number of CPUs available. Press the numeric keys toadjust desired values.

Processor Socket / Processor ID/ Processor Die Type / Processor
Frequency / Processor Max Ratio/ Processor Min Ratio / Microcode
Displays the technical specifications for the installed processor(s).
Revision / L1 Cache RAM(PerCore) / L2 Cache RAM(Per Core)/ L3 Cache RAM(Per Package) /Processor # Version
Enables Logical processor (Software Method to Enable/Disable Logical
Processor threads).
Enable LP [Global]
Options available: ALL LPs, Single LP. Default setting is ALL LPs.
Hardware Prefetcher

Select whether to enable the speculative prefetch unit of the processor.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

L2 RF0 Prefetch Disable

Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable.

Adjacent Cache Prefetch

When enabled, cache lines are fetched in pairs. When disabled, only
the required cache line is fetched.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

DCU Streamer Prefetcher

Enable/Disable DCU streamer prefetcher.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

DCU IP Prefetcher

Enable/Disable DCU IP Prefetcher.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

Extended APIC

Enable/Disable extended APIC support. Note: The VT-d will be enabled
automatically when x2APIC is enabled.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

Enable Intel(R) TXT

Enable/Disable the Intel Trusted Execution Technology support function.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable.

VMX

Enable/Disable the Vanderpool Technology. This will take effect after
rebooting the system.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

Enable SMX

Enable/Disable the Safer Mode Extensions (SMX) support function.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable.

AES-NI

Enable/Disable the AES-NI support.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

Debug Consent

Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable.

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Parameter

Description

Memory Encryption (TME)(Note)

Enable/Disable memory encryption (TME).
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Total Memory Encryption
Multi-Tenant (TME-MT)

Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Processor CFR Configuration(Note)

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Provision S3M CFR– Options available: Disable, Enable. Default setting is Enable.
 Manual Commit S3M FW CFR– Options available: Disable, Enable, Auto. Default setting is Auto.
 Provision PUcode CFR– Options available: Disable, Enable. Default setting is Enable.
 Manual Commit PUcode CFR– Options available: Enable, Disable, Auto. Default setting is Auto.
 Socket0/1 CFR Revision Info
– Displays CFR Revision information of the socket.

Advanced items prompt when this item is defined.
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2-3-2 Common RefCode Configuration

Parameter

Description

Common RefCode Configuration

Virtual Numa

Divide physical NUMA nodes into evenly sized virtual NUMA nodes
in ACPI table. This may improve Windows performance on CPUs
with more than 64 logical processors.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable.

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2-3-3 UPI Configuration

Parameter

Description

UPI General Configuration

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 UPI Status– Press [Enter] to view the Uncore status.
 Link Frequency Select– Selects the UPI link frequency.
– Options available: 12.8GT/s, 14.4GT/s, 16.0GT/s, Auto, Use Per Link
Setting. Default setting is Auto.
 SNC– Enable/Disable Sub NUMA Cluster function.
– Options available: Auto, Disable, Enable SNC2 (2-clusters), Enable
SNC4 (4-clusters). Default setting is Auto.
 Stale AtoS
– Enable/Disable Stale A to S directory optimization.
– Options available: Disable, Enable, Auto. Default setting is Auto.
 LLC dead line alloc– Enable/Disable fill dead lines in LLC.
– Options available: Disable, Enable, Auto. Default setting is Enable.
 MMIO High Base
– Options available: 56T, 40T, 32T, 24T, 16T, 4T, 2T, 1T, 512G, 3584T.
Default setting is 32T.

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Parameter

Description

UPI General Configuration(continued)


MMIO High Granularity Size
– Selects the allocation size used to assign mmioh resources.
– Options available: 1G, 4G, 16G, 64G, 256G, 1024G. Default setting is
64G.
Clock Modulation Enabled– Options available: Disable, Enable, Auto. Default setting is Auto.

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2-3-4 Memory Configuration

Parameter

Description

Integrated Memory Controller (iMC)
When set to Enable, the system enforces Plan Of Record restrictions
Enforce DDR Memory Frequency POR for DDR frequency programming.
Options available: POR, Disable. Default setting is POR.
Memory Frequency

Configures the maximum memory frequency. If Enforce POR is
disabled, user will be able to run at higher frequencies than thememory support (limited by processor support).
Default setting is Auto.

Enable ADR

Enables the detecting and enabling of ADR (Asynchronous DRAM
Refresh) function.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

Legacy ADR Mode

Enable/Disable the Legacy ADR Mode.
Options available: Enable, Disable, Auto. Default setting is Auto.

Minimum System Memory Size

Configures the minimum memory size.
Options available: 2GB, 4GB, 6GB, 8GB. Default setting is 2GB.

ADR Data Save Mode

Specifies the Data Save Mode for ADR. Batterybacked or Type 01
NVDIMM.
Options available: Disable, Batterybacked DIMMs, NVDIMMs, Copy
to Flash. Default setting is NVDIMMs.

Assert ADR on Reset

Enable/Disable Assert ADR on Reset.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.
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Parameter

Description

Assert ADR on S5

Enable/Disable Assert ADR on S5.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Get Memory Timing

Auto is the detected SPD value and use it, otherwise use BIOS Build-in.
Options available: Auto, BIOS Build-in. Default setting is BIOS Build-in.

Memory Topology

Press [Enter] to view memory topology with DIMM population
information.

Memory Map

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Volatile Memory Mode
– Selects 1LM or 2LM mode for volatile memory.
– Options available: 1LM, 2LM. Default setting is 2LM.

Memory RAS Configuration

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Mirror Mode(Note)– Mirror Mode will set entire 1LM memory in system to be
mirrored, consequently reducing the memory capacity by half.
Enables the Mirror Mode will disable the XPT Prefetch.
– Options available: Disabled, Full Mirror Mode, Partial Mirror
Mode. Default setting is Disabled.
 Partial Mirror 1 Size (GB)– Selects multiplier of 1GB for the size of the SAD to be created.
 Correctable Error Threshold– Correctable Error Threshold (0x01-0x7fff) used for sparing, andleaky bucket.
– Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired
values.
 Trigger SW Error Threshold(Note)– Enable/Disable Sparing trigger SW Error Match Threshold.
– Options available: Disabled, Enabled. Default setting is
Disabled.
 SW Per Bank Threshold– SW Per Bank Threshold (1-0x7FFF) used for DDR bank level
error.
– Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired
values.
 SW Correctable Error Time Window– SW Correctable Error time window based interface in hour (0-24).
– Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired
values.
 Leaky bucket time window based interface– Enable/Disable leaky bucket time window based interface.
– Options available: Disabled, Enabled. Default setting is
Disabled.

(Note)

Advanced items prompt when this item is defined.
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Parameter

Description







Memory RAS Configuration(continued)










(Note)

Leaky bucket time window based interface Hour
– Leaky bucket time window based interface hour used for DDR(0-24).
– Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired
values.
Leaky bucket time window based interface Minute– Leaky bucket time window based interface minute used for DDR(0-60).
– Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired
values.
Leaky bucket low bit– Configures leaky bucket low bit (0x1 - 0x29).
– Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired
values.
Leaky bucket high bit– Configures leaky bucket high bit (0x1 - 0x29).
– Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired
values.
ADDDC Sparing(Note)– Enable/Disable ADDDC Sparing.
– Options available: Disabled, Enabled. Default setting is
Disabled.
Enable ADDDC Error Injection– Options available: Disabled, Enabled. Default setting is
Enabled.
Patrol Scrub– Options available: Disabled, Enable at End of POST. Default
setting is Enable at End of POST.
Patrol Scrub Interval– Selects the number of hours (1-24) required to complete fullscrub. A value of zero means auto.
DDR5 ECS– Options available: Disabled, Enabled, Enable ECS with Result
Collection. Default setting is Enabled.

Advanced items prompt when this item is defined.
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2-3-5 IIO Configuration

Parameter

Description

IIO Configuration
Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Intel® VT for Directed I/O– Enable/Disable the Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) support
function by reporting the I/O device assignment to VMM through
DMAR ACPI Tables.
– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.
 ACS Control– Enable: Programs ACS only to Chipset PCIe Root Ports Bridges.
– Disable: Programs ACS to all PCIe bridges.
– Default setting is Enable.
Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Cache Allocation– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.
 Opt-Out Illegal MSI Mitigation– Enable/Disable Opt-Out Illegal 0xFEE Platform Mitigation.
– Options available: Disable, Enable. Default setting is Disable.
 DMA Control Opt-In Flag
– Enable/Disable DMA_CTRL_PLATFORM_OPT_IN_FLAG
in DMAR table in ACPI. Not compatible with Direct Device
Assignment (DDA).
– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable.

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Parameter

DescriptionIntel® VMD technology(Note)

Interrupt Remapping– Enable/Disable the interrupt remapping support function.
– Options available: Auto, Enable, Disable. Default setting is Autox2APIC Opt Out– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable.
Pre-boot DMA Protection– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable.

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Intel® VMD Configuration– Enable/Disable Intel® VMD technology.
– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable.
 Intel® VMD for Non-Hotplug NVMe(Note)– Enable/Disable Intel® VMD for Non-Hotplug NVMe.
– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable.

This item appears when Intel® VMD Configuration is set to Enable.
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2-3-6 Advanced Power Management Configuration

Parameter

Description

CPU P State Control

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 SpeedStep (Pstates)– Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage
and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response
to processor load.
– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.
 Turbo Mode
– When this item is enabled, the processor will automatically ramp
up the clock speed of 1-2 of its processing cores to improve its
performance. When this item is disabled, the processor will notoverclock any of its core.
– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

Hardware PM State Control

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Hardware P-States– When this item is disabled, the processor hardware chooses a
P-state based on OS Request (Legacy P-States).
– In Native mode, the processor hardware chooses a P-state basedon OS guidance.
– In Out of Band mode, the processor hardware autonomously
chooses a P-state (with no OS guidance).
– Options available: Disable, Native Mode, Out of Band Mode,
Native Mode with No Legacy Support. Default setting is Native
Mode.
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Parameter

Description

CPU C State Control

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Enable Monitor MWAIT– Allows Monitor and MWAIT instructions.
– Options available: Disable, Enable, Auto. Default setting is Auto.
 CPU C6 Report– Enable/Disable CPU C6(ACPI C3) report to OS.
– Options available: Disable, Enable, Auto. Default setting is Auto.
 Enhanced Halt State (C1E)– Core C1E auto promotion control. Takes effect after reboot.
– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

Package C State Control

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Package C State– Configures the state for the C-State package limit.
– Options available: C0/C1 state, C2 state, C6(non Retention) state,
C6(Retention) state, No Limit, Auto. Default setting is Auto.

CPU - Advanced PM Tuning

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Energy Perf BIAS
– Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
» Power Performance Tuning• Options available: OS Controls EPB, BIOS Controls EPB,PECI Controls EPB. Default setting is OS Controls EPB.
» Energy_PERF_BIAS_CFG mode(Note)• Options available: Performance, Balanced Performance,
Balanced Power, Power. Default setting is Balanced
Performance.

(Note)

This item is configurable when Power Performance Tuning is set to BIOS Controls EPB.
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2-3-7 PCH Configuration

Parameter

Description

PCH-IO Configuration
Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 SATA Configuration– Enable/Disable SATA controller.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.
 SATA Mode Selection– Configures on chip SATA type.
– AHCI Mode: When set to AHCI, the SATA controller enables its AHCI
functionality. Then the RAID function is disabled and cannot be
access the RAID setup utility at boot time.
SATA And RST Configuration/– RAID Mode: When set to RAID, the SATA controller enables both its
SATA Controller And RST
RAID and AHCI functions. You will be allowed to access the RAID
Configuration
setup utility at boot time.
– Options available: AHCI, RAID. Default setting is AHCI.
 Alternate Device ID on RAID(Note)– Enable/Disable Alternate Device ID on RAID mode.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disable.
 SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7– The category identifies SATA hard drives that are installed in thecomputer. System will automatically detect HDD type.

(Note)

Only appears when HDD sets to RAID Mode.
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Parameter

Description

SATA And RST
Configuration/
SATA Controller And RST
Configuration (continued)










SATA And RST
Configuration/sSATA Controller And RSTConfiguration







(Note)

Port 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7– Enable/Disable Port 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 device.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.
Hot Plug (for Port 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7)– Enable/Disable HDD Hot-Plug function.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.
Spin Up Device (for Port 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7)– On an edge detect from 0 to 1, the PCH starts a COM reset
initialization to the device.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.
SATA Configuration– Enable/Disable SATA controller.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.
SATA Mode Selection– Configures on chip SATA type.
– AHCI Mode: When set to AHCI, the SATA controller enables its AHCI
functionality. Then the RAID function is disabled and cannot be accessthe RAID setup utility at boot time.
– RAID Mode: When set to RAID, the SATA controller enables both its
RAID and AHCI functions. You will be allowed to access the RAID
setup utility at boot time.
– Options available: AHCI, RAID. Default setting is AHCI.
Alternate Device ID on RAID(Note)– Enable/Disable Alternate Device ID on RAID mode.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.
SATA Port 0/2/4/5/6/7– The category identifies sSATA hard drives that are installed in thecomputer. System will automatically detect HDD type.
SATA Port 0/2/4/5/6/7– Enable/Disable Port 0/2/4/5/6/7 device.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.
Hot Plug (for Port 0/2/4/5/6/7)– Enable/Disable HDD Hot-Plug function.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.
Spin Up Device (for Port 0/2/4/5/6/7)– On an edge detect from 0 to 1, the PCH starts a COM reset
initialization to the device.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Only appears when HDD sets to RAID Mode.
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2-3-8 Miscellaneous Configuration

Parameter

Description

Miscellaneous Configuration
Active Video

Selects the active video type.
Options available: Auto, Onboard Device, PCIE Device, Specific PCIE
Device. Default setting is Auto.

External SSC - CK440

Enables Spread spectrum - only affects external clock generator.
Options available: SSC Off, SSC = -0.3%, SSC = -0.5%, Hardware.
Default setting is SSC Off.

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2-3-9 Server ME Configuration

Parameter

Description

General ME Configuration
Oper. Firmware Version

Displays the operational firmware version.

ME Firmware Status #1/#2

Displays ME Firmware status information.

Current State

Displays ME Firmware current status information.

Error CodeDisplays ME Firmware status error code.

Recovery Cause

Displays ME Firmware recovery cause.

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2-3-10 Runtime Error Logging Settings

Parameter

Description

Runtime Error Logging
System Errors

Enable/Disable system error logging function.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

S/W Error Injection Support

Enable/Disable software injection error logging function.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable.

Whea Settings

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 WHEA (Windows Hardware Error Architecture) Support– Enable/Disable WHEA Support.
– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

Memory Error Enabling

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 Memory Corrected Error– Enable/Disable Memory Corrected Error.
– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.
 Uncorrected Error disable Memory– Enable/Disable the Memory that triggers Uncorrected Error.
– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable.

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Parameter

Description

PCIe Error Enabling

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
 PCIE Error– Enable/Disable PCIE error.
– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable.
 Uncorrected Error(Note)– Enables and escalates Uncorrectable/Recoverable Errors to error pins.
– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.
 Fatal Error Enable(Note)– Enables and escalates Fatal Errors to error pins.
– Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.
 Assert NMI on SERR(Note)– Enable/Disable BIOS generates a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) and logs
an error when a system error (SERR) occurs.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.
 Assert NMI on PERR(Note)– Enable/Disable BIOS generates a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) and logs
an error when a processor bus parity error (PERR) occurs.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

(Note)

This item appears when PCIE Error is set to Enable.
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2-3-11 Power Policy

Parameter

Description

Power Policy Quick Settings

Selects a Power Policy Quick Setting.
Options available: Standard, Best Performance, Energy Efficient. Default
setting is Standard.

SpeedStep (Pstates)

Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage andfrequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor
load.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

Turbo Mode

When this item is enabled, the processor will automatically ramp up theclock speed of 1-2 of its processing cores to improve its performance.
When this item is disabled, the processor will not overclock any of its core.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

CPU C6 report

Enable/Disable the BIOS to enable the report from the CPU C6 state (ACPI
C3) to the OS.
Options available: Disable, Enable, Auto. Default setting is Auto.

Enhanced Halt State (C1E)

Enable/Disable the C1E support for lower power consumption. Takes effectafter reboot.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

Package C State

Configures the C-State package limit.
Options available: C0/C1 state, C2 state, C6(non Retention) state,
C6(Retention) state, No Limit, Auto. Default setting is Auto.

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Parameter

Description

Enable LP [Global]

Enables Logical processor (Software Method to Enable/Disable Logical
Processor threads).
Options available: ALL LPs, Single LP. Default setting is ALL LPs.

Hardware Prefetcher

Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

Adjacent Cache Prefetch

Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

DCU Streamer Prefetcher

Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

Intel® VT for Directed I/O

Enable/Disable the Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) support function byreporting the I/O device assignment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables.
Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable.

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Server Management Menu

Parameter

Description

FRB-2 Timer

Enable/Disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer).
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

FRB-2 Timer(Note1)
timeout

Configures the FRB2 Timer timeout. The value is between 1 to 30 minutes.
Default setting is 6 minutes.

FRB-2 Timer
Policy(Note1)

Configures the FRB2 Timer policy.
Options available: Do Nothing, Reset, Power Down, Power Cycle.
Default setting is Do Nothing.

OS Watchdog
Timer

Enable/Disable OS Watchdog Timer function.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

OS Wtd Timer
Timeout(Note2)

Configures OS Watchdog Timer. The value is between 1 to 30 minutes.
Default setting is 10 minutes.

OS Wtd Timer
Policy(Note2)

Configure OS Watchdog Timer Policy.
Options available: Reset, Do Nothing, Power Down, Power Cycle.
Default setting is Reset.

Wait BMC Ready

POST wait BMC ready and reboot system.
Options available: Disabled, 2 minutes, 4 minutes, 6 minutes.
Default setting is 2 minutes.

(Note1) This item is configurable when FRB-2 Timer is set to Enabled.
(Note2) This item is configurable when OS Watchdog Timer is set to Enabled.
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Description

System Event Log

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.

View FRU
Information

Press [Enter] to view the FRU information.

BMC VLAN
Configuration

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.

BMC network
Configuration

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.

IPv6 BMC Network
Configuration

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.

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Parameter

Description

Enabling / Disabling Options
SEL Components

Change this item to enable or disable all features of System Event
Logging during boot.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Erasing Settings

Erase SEL

Choose options for erasing SEL.
Options available: No,
Yes, On next reset,
Yes, On every reset.
Default setting is No.

When SEL is Full

Choose options for reactions to a full SEL.
Options available: Do Nothing, Erase Immediately, Delete Oldest Record.
Default setting is Do Nothing.

Custom EFI Logging Options

Log EFI Status Codes

Enable/Disable the logging of EFI Status Codes (if not already converted
to legacy).
Options available: Disabled, Both, Error code, Progress code. Default
setting is Error code.

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The FRU page is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as System productinformation. Items on this window are non-configurable.

(Note)The model name will vary depends on the product you purchased
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Parameter

Description

BMC VLAN Configuration
BMC VLAN ID

Select to configure BMC VLAN ID. The valid range is from 0 to 4094. Whenset to 0, BMC VLAN ID will be disabled.

BMC VLAN Priority

Select to configure BMC VLAN Priority. The valid range is from 0 to 7.
When BMC VLAN ID is set to 0, BMC VLAN Priority will not be selected.

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Parameter

Description

BMC network configuration
Select NCSI and DedicatedLAN

Options available: Do Nothing, Model1(Dedicated), Model2(NCSI),
Mode3(Failover). Default setting is Do Nothing.

Lan Channel 1

Configuration Address source

Selects to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(DHCP).
Options available: Unspecified, Static, DynamicBmcDhcp. Default setting
is DynamicBmcDhcp.

Station IP address

Displays IP Address information.

Subnet mask

Displays Subnet Mask information.
Please note that the IP address must be in three digitals, for example,
192.168.000.001.

Router IP address

Displays the Router IP Address information.

Station MAC address

Displays the MAC Address information.

Real-time get BMC network
address

Press [Enter] will set LAN mode and Address source and then get IP,
Subnet, Gateway and MAC address.

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Parameter

Description

IPv6 BMC network configuration
IPv6 BMC Lan Channel 1

IPv6 BMC Lan Option

Enable/Disable IPv6 BMC LAN channel function. When this item isdisabled, the system will not modify any BMC network during BIOS
phase.
Options available: Unspecified, Disable, Enable. Default setting is
Enable.

IPv6 BMC Lan IP Address
SourceSelects to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (byBIOS or BMC).
Options available: Unspecified, Static, Dynamic-Obtained by BMC
running DHCP. Default setting is Dynamic-Obtained by BMC running
DHCP.

IPv6 BMC Lan IP Address/
Prefix Length

Check if the IPv6 BMC LAN IP address matches those displayed on thescreen.

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Security Menu

The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up
access passwords.

There are two types of passwords that you can set:
• Administrator Password		Entering this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility.
• User Password		Entering this password will restrict a user’s access to the Setup menus. To enable or disable
this field, a Administrator Password must first be set. A user can only access and modify the
System Time, System Date, and Set User Password fields.
Parameter

Description

Administrator Password

Press [Enter] to configure the administrator password.

User Password

Press [Enter] to configure the user password.

Secure Boot

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.

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The Secure Boot feature is applicable if supported by your Operating System. If your Operating System is notsupporting Secure Boot, the system will hang when starting the Operating System.

Parameter

Description

System Mode

Displays if the system is in User mode or Setup mode.

Secure Boot

Enable/ Disable the Secure Boot function.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Secure Boot Mode(Note)

Secure Boot requires all the applications that are running during thebooting process to be pre-signed with valid digital certificates. This way,
the system knows all files being loaded before the Operating Systemloads to the login screen have not been tampered with.
When set to Standard, it will automatically load the Secure Boot keys
form the BIOS databases.
When set to Custom, you can customize the Secure Boot settings andmanually load its keys from the BIOS database.
Options available: Standard, Custom. Default setting is Custom.

Restore Factory Keys

Forces the system to user mode and installs factory default Secure Boot
key database.

Reset To Setup Mode

Reset the system to Setup Mode.

Enter Audit Mode

Enter Audit Mode workflow. Transitions from User to Audit Mode will
result in erasing of PK variable.

(Note)

Advanced items prompt when this item is set to Custom.
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Description

Key Management

Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
Please note that this item is configurable when Secure Boot Mode is set
to Custom.
 Factory Key Provision– Allows to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when system is in
Setup Mode.
– Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.
 Restore Factory Keys
– Installs all factory default keys. It will force the system in User Mode.
– Options available: Yes, No.
 Reset To Setup Mode
– Reset the system to Setup Mode.
– Options available: Yes, No.
 Enroll Efi Image– Press [Enter] to enroll SHA256 hash of the binary into Authorized
Signature Database (db).
 Export Secure Boot variables– Copy NVRAM content of Secure Boot variables to files in a root folder
on a file system device.
 Secure Boot variable– Displays the current status of the variables used for secure boot.
 Platform Key (PK)– Displays the current status of the Platform Key (PK).
– Press [Enter] to configure a new PK.
– Options available: Update.
 Key Exchange Keys (KEK)– Displays the current status of the Key Exchange Key Database (KEK).
– Press [Enter] to configure a new KEK or load additional KEK fromstorage devices.
– Options available: Update, Append.
 Authorized Signatures (DB)– Displays the current status of the Authorized Signature Database.
– Press [Enter] to configure a new DB or load additional DB from storage
devices.
– Options available: Update, Append.
 Forbidden Signatures (DBX)– Displays the current status of the Forbidden Signature Database.
– Press [Enter] to configure a new dbx or load additional dbx fromstorage devices.
– Options available: Update, Append.

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Description

Key Management(continued)

Authorized TimeStamps (DBT)– Displays the current status of the Authorized TimeStamps Database.
– Press [Enter] to configure a new DBT or load additional DBT fromstorage devices.
– Options available: Update, Append.
OsRecovery Signatures– Displays the current status of the OsRecovery Signature Database.
– Press [Enter] to configure a new OsRecovery Signature or load
additional OsRecovery Signature from storage devices.
– Options available: Update, Append.

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Boot Menu

The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error
message if the legacy drive(s) specified is not bootable.  

Parameter

Description

Boot Configuration
Setup Prompt Timeout

Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF)
means indefinite waiting.
Press the numeric keys to input the desired values.

Bootup NumLock State

Enable/Disable the Bootup NumLock function.
Options available: On, Off. Default setting is On.

Quiet Boot

Enable/Disable showing the logo during POST.
Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Endless Retry Boot

Options available: Disable, Enable. Default setting is Disable.

Setup Flash

Press [Enter] to run setup flash.

Dump full Setup Data

Press [Enter] to dump full setup data to file.

Dump non-default Setup Data

Press [Enter] to dump non-default setup data to file.

Restore Setup Data

Press [Enter] to restore setup data from file.

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Description

FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities

Boot Option #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 / #5

Press [Enter] to configure the boot order priority.
By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following
sequence:
1. Hard drive.
2. CD-COM/DVD drive.
3. USB device.
4. Network.
5. UEFI.

UEFI Network Drive BBS
Priorities

Press [Enter] to configure the boot priority.

UEFI Application Boot Priorities

Press [Enter] to configure the boot priority.

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Save & Exit Menu

The Save & Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit
options then press <Enter>.

Parameter

Description

Save Options
Save and Exit

Saves changes made and closes the BIOS setup.
Options available: Yes, No.

Discard changes and exit

Discards changes made and exits the BIOS setup.
Options available: Yes, No.

Save Changes and Reset

Restarts the system after saving the changes made.
Options available: Yes, No.

Discard Changes and Reset

Restarts the system without saving any changes.
Options available: Yes, No.

Save Changes

Saves changes done so far to any of the setup options.
Options available: Yes, No.

Discard Changes

Discards changes made and closes the BIOS setup.
Options available: Yes, No.

Default Options

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Description

Restore Defaults

Loads the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup Defaults
are quite demanding in terms of resources consumption. If you are using
low-speed memory chips or other kinds of low-performance components
and you choose to load these settings, the system might not function
properly.
Options available: Yes, No.

Save the User Default Values

Saves the changes made as the user default settings.
Options available: Yes, No.

Restore the User Default
ValuesLoads the user default settings for all BIOS setup parameters.
Options available: Yes, No.

Boot Device Priority

Press [Enter] to configure the device as the boot-up drive.

Launch EFI Shell

Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shell.efi) from one of theavailable file system devices.

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BIOS Recovery

The system has an embedded recovery technique. In the event that the BIOS becomes corrupt the boot block
can be used to restore the BIOS to a working state. To restore your BIOS, please follow the instructions listed
below:
Recovery Instruction:
1. Copy the XXX.rom to USB diskette.
2. Setting BIOS Recovery jump to enabled status.
3. Boot into BIOS recovery.
4. Run Proceed with flash update.
5. BIOS updated.

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BIOS POST Beep code (AMI standard)

2-9-1 PEI Beep Codes# of Beeps
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
7

Description
Memory not Installed.
Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice)
Recovery started
DXEIPL was not found
DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found
Recovery failed
S3 Resume failed
Reset PPI is not available

2-9-2 DXE Beep Codes# of Beeps
1
4
5
5
6
7
8

Description
Invalid password
Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
No Console Output Devices are foundNo Console Input Devices are foundFlash update is failed
Reset protocol is not available
Platform PCI resource requirements cannot be met

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