Asus KNPA-U16 User manual

KNPA-U16
User Guide

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E14767
First Edition
September 2018
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
KNPA-U16 specifications summary ......................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Package contents ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Serial number label....................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-2
2.2 Motherboard overview............................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 Placement direction..................................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Screw holes................................................................................. 2-3
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-6
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-6
2.4 System memory .......................................................................................2-10
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................................... 2-10
2.4.2 Memory Congurations............................................................. 2-10
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................ 2-11
2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................................2-12
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card......................................................2-12
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-12
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments................................................................ 2-13
2.6 Jumpers ....................................................................................................2-15
2.7 Onboard LEDs..........................................................................................2-19
2.8 Connectors ...............................................................................................2-22
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors.............................................................. 2-22
2.8.2 Internal connectors.................................................................... 2-23
Chapter 3: Powering Up
3.1 Starting up for the first time...................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Powering off the computer........................................................................3-3
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function................................................ 3-3
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch.......................................... 3-3

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Contents
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................4-2
4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 4-2
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ................................................................. 4-3
4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 4-4
4.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................4-6
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen...................................................................... 4-7
4.2.2 Menu bar..................................................................................... 4-7
4.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 4-8
4.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 4-8
4.2.5 Navigation keys........................................................................... 4-8
4.2.6 General help................................................................................ 4-8
4.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 4-8
4.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 4-8
4.2.9 Scroll bar..................................................................................... 4-8
4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................4-9
4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]..................................................... 4-9
4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ............................................................... 4-9
4.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................4-10
4.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 4-11
4.4.2 PSP Firmware Versions............................................................ 4-11
4.4.3 APM .......................................................................................... 4-12
4.4.4 Smart Settings........................................................................... 4-13
4.4.5 NCT6793D Super IO Conguration .......................................... 4-13
4.4.6 Onboard LAN Conguration...................................................... 4-14
4.4.7 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 4-15
4.4.8 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 4-17
4.4.9 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 4-18
4.4.10 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 4-19
4.4.11 CSM Conguration.................................................................... 4-20
4.4.12 NVMe Conguration.................................................................. 4-21
4.4.13 SATA Conguration .................................................................. 4-21
4.4.14 USB Conguration .................................................................... 4-22
4.4.15 iSCSI Conguration................................................................... 4-23
4.5 Chipset menu ...........................................................................................4-24
4.6 Security menu ..........................................................................................4-25

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4.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................4-28
4.8 Tool menu.................................................................................................4-29
4.9 Save & Exit menu.....................................................................................4-29
4.10 AMD CBS menu........................................................................................ 4-31
4.10.1 Zen Common Options............................................................... 4-31
4.10.2 DF Common Options ................................................................ 4-32
4.10.3 UMC Common Option............................................................... 4-32
4.10.4 NBIO Common Options ............................................................ 4-34
4.11 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................4-36
4.11.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 4-36
4.11.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 4-36
4.12 Server Mgmt menu...................................................................................4-37
Chapter 5: Driver Installation
5.1 Management applications and utilities installation ................................5-2
5.2 Running the Support DVD......................................................................... 5-2
5.3 AMD chipset device software installation ............................................... 5-5
5.4 Installing the Intel®I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters driver ........................... 5-6
5.5 VGA driver installation .............................................................................. 5-8
Appendix
KNPA-U16 block diagram....................................................................................... A-2
Q-Code table............................................................................................................ A-3
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-6
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity.............................................................. A-8
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-9

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are
not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This user guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter1:ProductIntroduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it
supports.
• Chapter2:HardwareInformation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and
connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter3:PoweringUp
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.
• Chapter4:BIOSSetup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter5:DriverInstallation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.
• Appendix:ReferenceInformation
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring
the motherboard.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line:
format A:/S

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KNPA-U16 specifications summary
Model Name KNPA-U16
Processor Support
1 x Socket SP3 (LGA 4094)
AMD EPYC™ 7000 Series Processor (up to 180W)
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Form Factor EEB, 12” x 13”
Memory
Total Slots 16 (8-channel, 2-DIMM per Channel)
Capacity Maximum up to 2048GB
Memory Type DDR4 2666/2400/2133 RDIMM/LR-DIMM/LR-DIMM 3DS
* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update.
Memory Size
32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (RDIMM)
64GB, 32GB (LRDIMM)
128GB, 64GB (LRDIMM 3DS)
* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update.
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots 6 + 1
Slot Location 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (x16 link) FL
Slot Location 2 PCIe 3.0 x8 Slot (x8 link) FL
Slot Location 3
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (x16 link) FL*
* When Slot Location 2 is occupied, Slot Location 3 will switch to
PCIe 3.0 x8 link.
Slot Location 4 PCIe 3.0 x8 Slot (x8 link) HL
Slot Location 5 PCIe 3.0 x8 Slot (x8 link) HL
Slot Location 6 PCIe 3.0 x24 Slot (x16 link + x8 link) HL
Slot Location 7 -
Additional Slot 1 OCP 2.0 Mezzanine Connector (x8 link)
Additional Slot 2 -
Disk
Controller
SATA Controller CPU Integrated
SAS Controller
Optional Kits:
- ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA Card
- ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID Card
Support SAS 12Gbps
NVMe Controller CPU Integrated
Networking LAN 1 x Dual Port Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller
1 x Management Port
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2500 64MB
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KNPA-U16 specifications summary
Model Name KNPA-U16
Onboard I/O Connectors
1 x USB 3.0 header (for front panel)
1 x USB 3.0 port (Type-A vertical)
1 x Micro SD Card slot
1 x Serial port header
1 x VGA header (for front panel)
8 x FAN header (4-pin)
1 x TPM header
1 x Chassis Intruder header (2-pin)
Rear I/O Connectors
2 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x VGA port
2 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN ports
1 x RJ-45 Management port
Management
Solution
Software ASUS Control Center
Out of Band
Remote
Management
ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, FCC
Weight Net Weight : 1.4 Kg
Gross Weight : 2.5 Kg
Environment
Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing)
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Product Introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new
technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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1.3 Serial number label
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of
the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown in the gure
below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members
can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
xxS2xxxxxxxx
KNPA-U16 Made
in
China
合格
1.1 Welcome!
Congratulations and thank you for buying an ASUS®KNPA-U16 motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another
standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in
your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack
I/O Shield 1 10
SATA 6Gbps Cable 4 40
Support DVD 1 10
Motherboard 1 10

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Hardware Information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have
to perform when installing system components. It includes
description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install any motherboard component or
change any motherboard settings.
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygroundedobjectorametalobject,such
asthepowersupplycase,beforehandlingcomponentstoavoiddamagingthemdue
to static electricity.
• HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
• Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorinthe
bag that came with the component.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethatthepowersupplyisswitched
off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause
severedamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,and/orcomponents.

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2.2 Motherboard overview
Beforeyouinstallthemotherboard,studythecongurationofyourchassistoensurethatthe
motherboardtsintoit.
Tooptimizethefeaturesofyourmotherboard,wehighlyrecommendthatyouinstallitinan
ATX 2.2 compliant chassis.
2.2.1 Placement direction
Wheninstallingthemotherboard,ensurethatyouplaceitintothechassisinthecorrect
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.
2.2.2 Screw holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components!
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis

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2.2.3 Motherboard layout

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Layout contents
Internal connectors / Sockets / Jumpers / LEDs Page
1. LANcontrollersettings(3-pinLAN_SW1-2) 2-16
2. LANNCSIsetting(3-pinLANNCSI_SEL1) 2-18
3. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) 2-32
4. SmartRideThrough(SmaRT)setting(3-pinSMART_PSU1) 2-18
5. PowerSupplySMBusconnector(5-pinPSUSMB1) 2-23
6. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR1,8-pinEATX12V1) 2-26
7. CPU,front,andrearfanconnectors(4-pinFRNT_FAN1-7,
REAR_FAN1-2) 2-25
8. USB3.0connector(20-1pinUSB3_34;4-pinType-AUSB3_4) 2-24
9. DDR4 DIMM sockets 2-10
10. CPUsocket 2-6
11. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 2-23
12. Mini-SASHDconnectors(ISATA1-2) 2-33
13. OCUPCIEconnectors(MPCIE_HD1-6) 2-30
14. M.2 (NGFF) connectors (NGFF1) 2-31
15. Systempanelconnector(20-1pinPANEL1) 2-27
16. Auxiliarypanelconnector(20-2pinAUX_PANEL1,20-pin
AUX_PANEL2) 2-28
17. HarddiskactivityLEDconnector(4-pinHDLED1) 2-29
18. LAN Activity LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) 2-25
19. ChassisIntrusionconnectors(2-pinINTRUSION) 2-30
20. Serialportconnector(10-1pinCOM1) 2-24
21. Q-CodeLEDs 2-21
22. ClearRTCRAM(3-pinCLRTC1) 2-15
23. MezzaninePCIEcardconnectors(MEZZPCIE1) 2-31
24. VGAcontrollersetting(3-pinVGA_SW1) 2-16
25. BMCSetting(3-pinBMC_EN1) 2-17
26. VGAconnector(10-1pinVGA_HDR1) 2-29
27. TrustedPlatformModuleconnector(20-1pinTPM1) 2-26
28. VPP_I2C1connector(10-1pinVPP_I2C1) 2-33
29. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_EN1) 2-17
30. OCPLANActivityLEDconnector(4-1pinOCP_LED1) 2-32

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2.3.1 Installing the CPU
ToinstalltheCPU:
1. LocatetheCPUsocketonthemotherboard.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket SP3 designedfortheAMDEPYC™
7000Series.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand
thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap
ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard
components.ASUSwillshoulderthecostofrepaironlyifthedamageisshipment/
transit-related.
• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
Socket SP3.
• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom
incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.

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2. Loosen each screw one by one in the
sequence shown on the socket to open
the load plate.
3. Slightly lift open the rail frame.
4. Slide the external cap out of the rail
frame.
External cap
Load plate
Rail frame
Rail frame
External cap
PnP cap

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5. SlidethecarrierframewithCPUintothe
railframe,thenremovethePnPcap.
ThecarrierframewithCPUtsinonly
one correct orientation. DO NOT force
thecarrierframewithCPUintothe
rail frame.
6. Gently push the rail frame just enough
toletitsitontopoftheCPUsocket.
7. Closetheloadplatejustenoughtolet
itsitontopoftheCPU,thensecure
each screw one by one in the sequence
shown on the socket to completely
secure the load plate.
TheloadplatescrewsareT20
models. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf
is recommended.
Rail frame
Carrier frame
with CPU
PnP cap
Carrier frame
with CPU