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Innovative ASUS features, Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring, ASUS Fan Speed technology

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Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed technology The ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS P12R-M Series 1-5

Section	Page
Safety information	7
Electrical safety	7
Operation safety	7
P12R-M Series Specifications Summary	9
Chapter 1: Product Introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	12
1.2 Package contents	12
1.3 Serial number label	13
1.4 Special features	13
1.4.1 Product highlights	13
1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features	15
Chapter 2: Hardware Information	17
2.1 Before you proceed	18
2.2 Motherboard overview	19
2.2.1 Placement direction	19
2.2.2 Screw holes	19
2.2.3 Motherboard layout	21
2.2.4 Layout contents	23
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	25
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	25
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink	28
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	29
2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in rack	30
2.4 System memory	31
2.4.1 Overview	31
2.4.2 Memory configurations	31
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	32
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	32
2.5 Expansion slots	33
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	33
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	33
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	34
2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link)	35
2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link)	35
2.5.6 Installing the Baseboard Management Card	36
2.5.7 Installing an M.2 module	37
2.5.8 (optional) Installing the PFR module	38
2.6 Jumpers	39
2.7 Onboard LEDs	45
2.8 Connectors	47
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	47
2.8.2 Internal connectors	50
Chapter 3: Powering Up	61
3.1 Starting up for the first time	62
3.2 Powering off the computer	63
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function	63
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch	63
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup	65
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	66
4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	66
4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility	67
4.1.3 BUPDATER utility	68
4.2 BIOS setup program	70
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	71
4.2.2 Menu bar	71
4.2.3 Menu items	72
4.2.4 Submenu items	72
4.2.5 Navigation keys	72
4.2.6 General help	72
4.2.7 Configuration fields	72
4.2.8 Pop-up window	72
4.2.9 Scroll bar	72
4.3 Main menu	73
4.3.1 System Language [English]	73
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	73
4.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	73
4.4 Advanced menu	74
4.4.1 CPU Configuration	75
4.4.2 Power & Performance	76
4.4.3 Server ME Configuration	79
4.4.4 System Event Log	80
4.4.5 Trusted Computing	81
4.4.6 Redfish Host Interface Settings	82
4.4.7 Onboard LAN Configuration	82
4.4.8 Serial Port Console Redirection	83
4.4.9 Intel TXT Information	86
4.4.10 SIO Configuration	86
4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings	87
4.4.12 USB Configuration	91
4.4.13 Network Stack Configuration	92
4.4.14 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)	93
4.4.15 NVMe Configuration	95
4.4.16 APM Configuration	95
4.4.17 Third-party UEFI driver configurations	96
4.5 Chipset menu	97
4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration	97
4.5.2 PCH Configuration	99
4.6 Security menu	103
4.7 Boot menu	107
4.8 Monitor menu	109
4.9 Tool menu	110
4.10 Event Logs menu	111
4.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings	112
4.10.2 View Smbios Event Log	113
4.11 Server Mgmt menu	114
4.11.1 System Event Log	115
4.11.2 View FRU information	116
4.11.3 Bmc self test log	116
4.11.4 BMC network configuration	117
4.11.5 View System Event Log	118
4.12 Exit menu	119
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration	121
5.1 Setting up RAID	122
5.1.1 RAID definitions	122
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives	123
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	123
5.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS	124
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set	125
5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set	126
5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)	127
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set	128
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type	130
5.3.3 Deleting a volume	131
5.3.4 Preferences	132
Chapter 6: Driver Installation	133
6.1 RAID driver installation	134
6.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive	134
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver	134
6.2 Running the Support DVD	137
Appendix	139
P12R-M Series block diagram	140
Q-Code table	141
Notices	143