Asus RS700A-E9 V2 Series User manual

1U Rackmount Server
User Guide
RS700A-E9 Series V2
RS700A-E9-RS4V2
RS700A-E9-RS12V2

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Contents
Safety information..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide......................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents.........................................................................1-2
1.2 Serial number label....................................................................................1-3
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-4
1.4 Front panel features...................................................................................1-7
1.5 Rear panel features....................................................................................1-8
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-9
1.7 LED information .......................................................................................1-11
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-11
1.7.2 Storage device status LED........................................................ 1-12
1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-13
1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs....................................................................... 1-13
1.7.5 Q-Code table............................................................................. 1-14
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover.............................................................................................2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-3
2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink.................................................. 2-3
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-7
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-7
2.3.2 Memory Congurations............................................................... 2-8
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket.......................... 2-9
2.4 Storage devices........................................................................................2-10
2.5 Expansion slot..........................................................................................2-15
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket............... 2-15
2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to the buttery riser card
bracket ...................................................................................... 2-16
2.5.3 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card................................................ 2-19
2.5.4 Installing an ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card to the buttery
riser card bracket (optional for RS700A-E9-RS12V2 only)....... 2-22
2.5.5 Installing an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card to the riser
card bracket (optional for RS700A-E9-RS12V2 only)............... 2-25
2.5.6 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-27
2.5.7 Installing Mezzanine cards........................................................ 2-28
2.5.8 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards...................................................... 2-31

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2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-33
2.7 Backplane cabling ................................................................................... 2-34
2.8 Storage device configuration and cabling
(for RS700A-E9-RS12V2 only)................................................................. 2-36
2.8.1 8 x SATA storage device conguration and cabling ................. 2-37
2.8.2 12 x SATA storage device conguration and cabling ............... 2-40
2.8.3 8 x SATA/SAS and 4 x SATA storage device conguration
and cabling................................................................................ 2-44
2.8.4 2 x NMVe storage device conguration and cabling................. 2-49
2.8.5 4 x NMVe storage device conguration and cabling................. 2-52
2.8.6 8 x NMVe storage device conguration and cabling................. 2-57
2.9 Removable/optional components...........................................................2-63
2.9.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-63
2.9.2 Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-64
2.9.3 Replacing optical drive (optional for RS700A-E9-RS4V2) ........ 2-65
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit.......................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Rail kit dimensions ....................................................................................3-4
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................4-2
4.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-4
4.3 Internal LEDs..............................................................................................4-9
4.4 Internal connectors.................................................................................. 4-12
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................... 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ................................................................. 5-3
5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 5-4
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 5-6
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen...................................................................... 5-7
5.2.2 Menu bar..................................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 5-8
5.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 5-8
5.2.5 Navigation keys........................................................................... 5-8
5.2.6 General help................................................................................ 5-8

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5.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 5-8
5.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 5-8
5.2.9 Scroll bar..................................................................................... 5-8
5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................5-9
5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]..................................................... 5-9
5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ............................................................... 5-9
5.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-10
5.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-11
5.4.2 PSP Firmware Versions............................................................ 5-11
5.4.3 APM Conguration.................................................................... 5-11
5.4.4 Onboard LAN Conguration...................................................... 5-12
5.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 5-13
5.4.6 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 5-16
5.4.7 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-16
5.4.8 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-18
5.4.9 CSM Conguration.................................................................... 5-19
5.4.10 NVMe Conguration.................................................................. 5-20
5.4.11 SATA Conguration .................................................................. 5-21
5.4.12 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 5-21
5.4.13 AMD Mem Conguration Status................................................ 5-22
5.4.14 iSCSI Conguration................................................................... 5-23
5.5 Chipset menu ...........................................................................................5-24
5.6 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-25
5.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-29
5.8 Tool menu.................................................................................................5-30
5.9 Save & Exit menu.....................................................................................5-31
5.10 AMD CBS menu........................................................................................ 5-32
5.10.1 CPU Common Options.............................................................. 5-32
5.10.2 DF Common Options ................................................................ 5-34
5.10.3 UMC Common Option............................................................... 5-36
5.10.4 NBIO Common Options ............................................................ 5-41
5.10.5 NTB Common Options.............................................................. 5-45
5.11 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 5-46
5.11.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-46
5.11.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-47
5.12 Server Mgmt menu................................................................................... 5-48

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Chapter 6: Driver Installation
6.1 Management applications and utilities installation ................................ 6-2
6.2 Running the Support DVD......................................................................... 6-2
6.3 AMD chipset device software installation ............................................... 6-5
6.4 Installing the Intel®I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters driver ........................... 6-6
6.5 VGA driver installation .............................................................................. 6-8
Appendix
KNPP-D32-R block diagram ................................................................................... A-2
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-3
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-6

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Safety information
Electrical Safety
• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system
unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, 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.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or experienced
engineers.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server
package.
• Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables
are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use
the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

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Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving
or carrying the system.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Optical Drive Safety Information
Laser Safety Information

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About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic
knowledge of conguring a server.
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front
panel and rear panel specications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware Information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: Installation Options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This
chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and
describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Chapter 6: Driver Installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.

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References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management
utility. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Conventions
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
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 the DOS prompt, type the command line:
format A:/S
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.

This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It
includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.
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Product Introduction
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Model Name RS700A-E9-RS4V2 RS700A-E9-RS12V2
Chassis ASUS R12F 1U Rackmount Chassis ASUS R12F 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS KNPP-D32-R Server Board ASUS KNPP-D32-R Server Board
Component
1 x 800W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply
1 x 3.5-inch Storage Device Backplane
4 x 3.5-inch Storage Device Trays or
Dummy Trays
1 x Front Panel Board
2 x Riser Card
8 x System Fans (40 mm x 40 mm x 56
mm)
1 x 800W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply
1 x 2.5-inch Storage Device Backplane
12 x 2.5-inch Storage Device Trays or
Dummy Trays
1 x Front Panel Board
2 x Riser Card
8 x System Fans (40 mm x 40 mm x 56
mm)
1 x PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card
Accessories
1 x AMD EPYC™ Support DVD
1 x Bag of Screws
2 x CPU Heatsink
2 x AC Power Cable
1 x AMD EPYC™ Support DVD
1 x Bag of Screws
2 x CPU Heatsink
2 x AC Power Cable
Optional
Items
1 x Redundant 800W 80PLUS Platinum
Power Supply (Second PSU)
1 x Friction Rail Kit
1 x Slim type DVD-RW
1 x Redundant 800W 80PLUS Platinum
Power Supply (Second PSU)
1 x Friction Rail Kit
2 x OCuLink to OCuLink cables for NVMe
1 x PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card with two
cables
1 x PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card with four
cables

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1.2 Serial number label
The product’s serial number contains 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx and printed on the
sticker at the server's front cover.
The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from
the ASUS Technical Support team.
1
2
3
4
xxS0xxxxxxxx
RS700A-E9-RS4V2
xxS0xxxxxxxx
RS700A-E9-RS12V2
1
2

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1.3 System specifications
The ASUS RS700A-E9 Series V2 features the ASUS KNPP-D32-R server board. The server
supports AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series processors plus other latest technologies through the
chipsets onboard.
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Model Name RS700A-E9-RS4V2 RS700A-E9-RS12V2
Motherboard KNPP-D32-R
Processor Support AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series
xGMI (External Global Memory Interface Link)
Core Logic System on Chip (SoC)
Memory
Total Slots 32 (8-channel per CPU, 16 DIMM per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 4096GB
Memory Type DDR4 3200/2933/2666 RDIMM/ LRDIMM/ 3DS LRDIMM
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Memory Size 16GB, 32GB, 64GB (RDIMM)
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCI-E/
PIKE Slots 3+1
Slot Type
1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 link),
FH, HL
1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x8 link),
LP, HL
1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8 link),
LP, HL
1 x OCP 2.0 Mezzanine (Gen3
x16 link)
1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 link),
FH, HL (For Optional
NVME4-OCuLink Card)
1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x8 link), LP
1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8
link), LP (Default for
NVME2-OCuLink Card)
1 x OCP 2.0 Mezzanine (Gen3
x16 link)
Micro SD Card slot 1
Disk
Controller
SATA Controller
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
2 x M.2 connectors (SATA
6Gb/s & PCIe Gen3 x4 link)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
2 x M.2 connectors (SATA
6Gb/s & PCIe Gen3 x4 link)
SAS Controller
Optional:
ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12Gb/s HBA card
ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW 12Gb/s RAID card
Storage
Bays
I = internal
A or S will be hot-
swappable
4 x 3.5” Hot-swap Storage
Bays (4 x SATA/SAS)
* SAS support only from optional
SAS HBA/RAID card
12 x 2.5” Hot-Swap Drive Bays
(4 x NVMe + 4 x SATA/
SAS/NVMe + 4 x SATA/
SAS)
* SAS support only from optional
SAS HBA/RAID card
PCIe NVME Riser
Card & Cable
-4-port NVME card + cables,
upgrade from 4 NVME to 8
NVME support

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Model Name RS700A-E9-RS4V2 RS700A-E9-RS12V2
Networking LAN
1 x Dual Port Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller
1 x Management Port
Optional OCP Adapter: Up to 100Gb/s Ethernet / InniBand Adapter
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2500 64MB
Auxiliary Storage Device Bay
(Floppy / Optical Drive)
N/A
I/O ports, Switches, and
LEDs
Front I/O Ports:
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
1 x VGA port
Rear I/O Ports:
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
1 x VGA port
2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports
1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN port
Rear Switch/LED:
1 x Power switch
1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED
1 x Message LED
1 x Storage device LED
1 x Location LED
Front Switch/LED:
1 x Power switch/LED
1 x Location switch/LED
1 x Message LED
1 x Storage device LED
LAN 1-4 LEDs
* LAN 3-4 for Mezzanine card use
Rear I/O Ports:
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
1 x VGA port
2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports
1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN port
Rear Switch/LED:
1 x Power switch
1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED
1 x Message LED
1 x Storage device LED
1 x Location LED
Front Switch/LED:
1 x Power switch/LED
1 x Location LED
1 x Message LED
1 x Storage device LED
LAN 1-2 LED
Security Options TPM 2.0 Header
Management
Solution
Out of Band
Remote
Hardware
On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Software ASUS Control Center (Classic)
OS Support Please nd the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com
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*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Name RS700A-E9-RS4V2 RS700A-E9-RS12V2
Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, C-Tick, FCC(Class A)
Dimension (Depth x Width x
Height)
686 mm x 444 mm x 44 mm (1U)
27” x 17.48” x 1.73”
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM
& storage device not
included)
11.85 Kg 12.15 Kg
Gross Weight Kg (CPU,
DRAM & storage device not
included, packing included)
16.05 Kg 15.75 Kg
Power Supply
(different configuration
by region)
1+1 Redundant 800W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply
Rating: 100-127Vac/200-240Vac, 9.4A/4.72A (x2), 50/60Hz Class I
or 240Vdc, 4.6A (240Vdc only for China)
Environment
Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 60°C
Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing)

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1.4 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features.
The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, slim type optical drive (optional on RS700A-E9-
RS4V2 only), two USB ports (on RS700A-E9-RS4V2 only), and VGA port (on RS700A-E9-
RS4V2 only) are located on the front panel.
Refer to section 1.7 LED information for the LED descriptions.
• Bay 1 to bay 4 supports SATA by default. SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II
card.
• Bay 5 to bay 8 supports SATA by default. SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II
card. NVMe support requires optional upgrade kit.
• Bay 9 to bay 12 supports SATA with optional cables. NVMe support requires optional
upgrade kit.
• All bays support 2.5” drives with trays.
1
2
3
4
1
2
Optical drive (optional) Asset tag
Asset tag
Rack screw
Rack screw
Rack screw
Rack screw
USB ports
VGA port
LAN 2 LED
Power LED
LAN 1 LED
Message LED
LAN 4 LED
LAN 3 LED
Message LED
Location LED
Power button
LAN 2 LED
Power button
Location button
LAN 1 LED
Reset button
Storage device LED
Bay 1
Bay 1 Bay 3 Bay 5 Bay 7 Bay 9
Bay 10
Bay 11
Bay 12
Bay 2
Bay 2 Bay 4 Bay 6 Bay 8
Bay 3 Bay 4
RS700A-E9-RS4V2
RS700A-E9-RS12V2
• All bays support SATA by default. SAS support requires optional ASUS PIKE II card.
• All bays support 3.5” drives with trays.

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*This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only.
1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The
middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the
motherboard.
Expansion slot
Message LED
LAN port 1
LAN port 2
Q-Code LED
VGA port
Redundant Power supply and
Power cord connector
Management LAN port 1*
Expansion slots
USB ports
Power button Storage device LED
Location LED

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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive
to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
1. Redundant Power supply
2. ASUS KNPP-D32-R Server
Board
3. System fans
4. 4 x 3.5“ storage device
trays
5. SATA/SAS backplane
(hidden)
6. Slim type optical drive
(hidden)
7. OCP Mezzanine card
(optional)
8. Buttery riser card
(2 x Gen3 x8 link)
9. Riser card (Gen3 x16 link)
10. Asset tag (hidden)
A protection lm is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the
protection lm before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.
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The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive
to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
1. Redundant Power supply
2. ASUS KNPP-D32-R Server
Board
3. System fans
4. 12 x 2.5” storage device
trays
5. SATA/SAS/NVMe
backplane (hidden)
6. PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink
card (optional)
7. OCP Mezzanine card
(optional)
8. Buttery riser card
(2 x Gen3 x8 link)
9. Riser card (Gen3 x16 link)
10. Asset tag (hidden)
11. PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink
card (hidden, optional on
x8 slot (Gen3 x8 link) on
buttery riser card)
A protection lm is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the
protection lm before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.
RS700A-E9-RS12V2