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#522 · (Edited)
Hey guys, anyone has any issues with BIOS? Long story short as there is no long story .. I have used to use Corsair K95 Platinum RGB keyboard and one day it just broke ( half keys won't respond but rgb's lighting up ) but also half of my BIOS won't respond to my needs ... does not matter what keyboard I'm using - like main enter key will do nothing I have to use extra enter key with num pad section ... ESC key won't respond and every time I need to exit option I have to restart pc ( i think every option )... I`m thinking to reset bios ( have not done yet as I'm dual-booting Linux with encryption and windows so for that I have to prep my nvme`s blah blah blah ) so I'm curious - maybe is there other options to test things ? what error code I should look for?
P.S. after buying this MB I have never ever upgraded, updated or whatever was available to do with bios and firmware... simply because I have no idea how to do it and never bothered to check it ( i think I will do it at some point )

P.P.S. I can not boot Linux but when I installed my windows I removed Linux Asus raid card.
 
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#523 · (Edited)
Hey, I just bought Z10PE-D16 WS with 2x E5-2650L v3 and 2x M393A4K40CB2-CTD and have some problems with booting. The motherboard only boots right after the CMOS is reset. When it does boot, it works fine.
When I turned it on first time, the board detected cpu and ram, then I reset and it doesn't boot. It shows code 19 and reset with a loop. I clear the CMOS, it boots into the BIOS again! I set some settings and rebooted. Then error 19 again.
Any idea?

P.S. I updated bios to Version 4101 2019/08/30, but it didn't help, tried to reseat CPU, with 1cpu and memory in A1 or B1 slots. Always the same result, boots only once after I clear CMOS.
 
#524 ·
I saw there was a new firmware for the BMC up on the ASUS support site, so I downloaded it and tried to do a firmware upgrade over the ASMB8-iKVM web interface (which I have been using for a long time). I went to the firmware upgrade screen and clicked on the upgrade button, expecting to be asked to upload the firmware image, but instead I got a screen saying that the upgrade was in progress... with what image I don't know.


I waited a while and nothing happened, so I tried to log into the iKVM interface again, but got nothing. Tried also using SuperMicro's IPMIView (which I also have used many times), it said the device was offline and could not connect.


Tried a full power down of the workstation, unplugged it from power, waited a minute, plugged it back in, waited a while, still could not get into the iKVM. I then booted into Ubuntu 18.04 and used ipmitool to figure out what could be going on (this is now on the workstation itself, not remotely). I could access the IPMI fine and the selftest returned PASSED. The IP settings had not changed. I tried a BMC cold reset, it appeared to execute normally, I waited a bit, still could not connect remotely by iKVM (web or IPMIView).


I then booted up a FreeDOS bootable USB and used the ASUS-provided Yaflash.exe (in the firmware update zip) to see what could be going on. Again I could reach the IPMI fine and it read its version number, which showed 1.14. Presuming this meant 1.14.51 which is what I had installed a few months ago and was working mostly OK.


I then noticed that the new firmware I had just downloaded said "ASMB9" in its filename, as opposed to ASMB8, which is what this board actually has... is this a typo? Why would they post ASMB9 firmware on the Z10PE-D16 WS's download page? Ignoring this for the time being...


I found the already installed 1.14.51 firmware image and used Yaflash.exe to reflash it. The flash took about 15 minutes and completed normally. I then did a full power down and unplug again, then started it back up, waited, and tried to connect again... still not reachable remotely over iKVM. Tried to access it again locally and it was still reachable, passed the self-test, IP settings had not changed (correctly, as I requested to preserve the configuration), but still no iKVM remote access.


What can I do at this point? Do I attempt to flash the new firmware that says ASMB9 on it?! Could that well and truly brick it?




Please save me the "don't upgrade if it works"... I know. I made a mistake. But here we are, and I am looking for some way to fix this without having to disassemble this entire workstation and RMA the motherboard. Has anyone else seen this behavior where the web interface upgrade functionality bricks your BMC before you even load up the firmware image?
 
#525 ·
msymeonides said:
I saw there was a new firmware for the BMC up on the ASUS support site, so I downloaded it and tried to do a firmware upgrade over the ASMB8-iKVM web interface (which I have been using for a long time). I went to the firmware upgrade screen and clicked on the upgrade button, expecting to be asked to upload the firmware image, but instead I got a screen saying that the upgrade was in progress... with what image I don't know.

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Well, I contacted ASUS support and they actually resolved it for me. Here is the procedure that fixed the issue and restored access to the iKVM:

Please follow procedure to flash the BMC properly:

  1. Must make a bootable FreeDOS USB flash drive using Rufus or other bootable software (Rufus) ;
    1. Insert USB device (make sure it is blank or data can be destroyed, back up all data from Flash before continue)
    2. Rufus -> Boot selection -> FreeDOS
    3. Click on START to create bootable disk
  2. Download, unzip and copy ASMB9-iKVM Firmware files with to bootable flash drive,
  3. Boot to USB
  4. To flash firmware, please type the following commands
  5. C:>Flash2
Also, please makes sure the BMC IP address is static and unique (not the same as the ip address of the computer).
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So basically I should have run flash2.bat instead of Yaflash, it runs Yaflash with the appropriate options.

Still unclear why the firmware is labeled ASMB9, it still shows ASMB8 when I log into the iKVM and obviously that is the chipset that is installed. Also still don't know what happened that started all this, but really glad it is resolved and SUPER thankful to ASUS support.
 
#526 · (Edited)
b7 error with 2nd mem in E1

Hello owners of this magnificent motherboard :)

I recently got a a b7 error when I boot and have one Kingston kvr21r15d4/32 attached to E1 (CPU2). The computer boots no further.
What does b7 really mean?

If I remove the memory in question the computer boots fine.

When I retry with the memory in another slot (DIMM_B1) I get a b9 error.
What does b9 really mean? All info I can find is "B9 - Reserved for future AMI codes".

I do belive the memory gets hotter compared to the other memory mounted in A1 (CPU1).

At the moment I can not put it in the A1 (CPU1) slot and test it (due to space issues with the cooling hardware).

I have noticed a monitor flicker during power on a few times the last few days. After about 30s to 1 min the screen stabilizes. I've tried multiple gfx-cards and it they seem to be all fine. This issue should be BIOS related.
Bios 4101. Windows 10 Pro.

I see both CPU's in CPU-Z and with the Activity manager it lists 20 cores and 40 threads.

I guess this indicate a memory error?

Is it "safe" to disassemble and see if I can mount it in A1 (CPU1)? Or should I find another machine and try it on that one so that I wont risk frying anything in this workstation?

Is there any way to escape bios from halting while having the faulty memory mounted with the purpose to access memtest?

Thanks in advance.
 
#527 · (Edited)
CPUs to the MAX

Hi Guys,

Got his board a week ago, bent socket pins, fixed it up works perfectly, got a 2697v4 in CPU1 with 2x 16GB ECC 2666MHz C19

I've been playing with the settings in the BIOS and I've really confused myself and can't work out what I've done or where the performance has gone.

CPU-z Version 1.78.3x64

100MHz x23 All Core --- Stock CB R15: 1948, CB R20: 4,544, CPU-Z: 20697
106MHz x23 All Core --- OC L3 CB R15: 2126, CB R20: 4,964, CPU-Z: 22200(approx)
106MHz x27 All Core --- OC ?? CB R15: 2364, CB R20: N/A, CPU-z: 25000(approx)

I can't work out what the settings I used for the last set of results which were far faster than anything that had gone before it.

I've tried TDP Level 2, enabling and disabling OS control of Turbo, turning turbo on and off.

Any ideas what magic I turned on to get a Broadwell-E to All core at 2.7GHz+?


Edit 1:

Configure TDP set to Disabled allows for 2.7GHz all cores 105MHz Base x26 Multiplier within Windows 10.
Turbos to x30 Multiplier for a couple of seconds per core.


CPU Info:
Turbo Ratio Limits: 30x for 1-2cores, 28x for 3c, 27x for 4c, 26x for 5-18c
https://valid.x86.fr/hm88xc


New issue CPU won't turbo past 2.3GHz under Ubuntu 18.04 and 18.10
CPU Governor set to performance and powersave not sure what else to try.
 
#528 ·
CMOS not getting cleared

Hi ,
I forgot the bios password, I tried all the recommended ways,
1) clearing CMOS by shorting the jumper.
2) removing the mother board battery for 24 hrs.
3) removing ram, power cables
basically keeping it dead for 24 hrs . but it still ask for boot password.
Do u know a way out?
 
#529 ·
News about PCIe Bifurcation ?

Hi guys,

As I would like to add the Asus M.2 Hyper 16X card to my computer, I would liek to ask 2 questions :

- do the last BIOS updates support the bifurcation out of the box ?

- if they do not, is there an easy way to add that functionality ?


Thanks a lot for your answers.



Regards.

Here's my set-up :

- Case : thermaltake View 91 ;
- CPU : 2 X Intel Xeon 14t/28c 2ghz/2.3ghz turbo.
- Mobo : Asus Z10PE-D16 WS
- RAM 8 X 16GB ECC DDR4 RAM (1866Mhz)
- Boot drive : included M.2 port (not NVMe !!!! Only 830MB/s speed !)
- GPU : Radeon RX580 (EVGA)
- Hard drives : a bunch (10) HDD's and SSD's
- PCI add-on 1 : adapter to add NVMe drive + 2 M2 SATA SSD's ;
- PCI add-on 2 : adapter to get SAS => 8 drives in RAID mode.
 
#531 ·
arixos said:
There is a list of support DDR4 ECC modules on Asus support website, but is that the only ones that it supports?
Is there a more extensive list? Does it support Hynix HMA84GR7AFR4N-UH for example?
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Hi,

According to my own experience, this list in not exclusive.

I use some memory modules that are not listed and they work flawlessly.

Just make sure that you choose :
- DDR4 memory modules ;
- the right voltage (1.35V I think, but please check it) ;
- ECC memory modules ;
- a speed taht is as close as possible to the recommended one...

Concerning the speed, a higher speed SHOULD be compatible...
But I have had some bad experiences with another board previously.
So I decided to stick to 2133Mhz or 2400Mhz memory modules and did not follow temptation to install 3600Mhz ones...
And as ECC modules are almost always 2400Mhz, that also serves to solve the problem :)

Be aware that :
- a memory check is performed at every boot and as such, may increase boot times considerably (for me it takes about 2.5 minutes to boot a Linux system as I have 128GB RAM) ;
- you should install your RAM accordint to the scheme given in the manual... and not randomly.

Regards.
 
#532 · (Edited)
AsusPenguin said:
Hi,



According to my own experience, this list in not exclusive.



I use some memory modules that are not listed and they work flawlessly.



Just make sure that you choose :

- DDR4 memory modules ;

- the right voltage (1.35V I think, but please check it) ;

- ECC memory modules ;

- a speed taht is as close as possible to the recommended one...



Concerning the speed, a higher speed SHOULD be compatible...

But I have had some bad experiences with another board previously.

So I decided to stick to 2133Mhz or 2400Mhz memory modules and did not follow temptation to install 3600Mhz ones...

And as ECC modules are almost always 2400Mhz, that also serves to solve the problem :)



Be aware that :

- a memory check is performed at every boot and as such, may increase boot times considerably (for me it takes about 2.5 minutes to boot a Linux system as I have 128GB RAM) ;

- you should install your RAM accordint to the scheme given in the manual... and not randomly.



Regards.
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There are various things you can disable in BIOS to reduce total POST time of this motherboard. Now my rig POSTs in 50 seconds and boots in 15 seconds from 970 pro SSD. I'm using 96GB (6x16GB) samsung ECC. With Xeon v3 max memory speed is 2133mhz and with Xeon v4 max memory speed is 2400mhz. If you're using Xeon v3, then you can increase as much as 25% performance for free by using xeon turbo unlock BIOS mod. I'm using dual E5 2686v3 (2 ghz to 3.5ghz), now all 36 cores 72 threads (total) run at 3.5ghz for light workload and 3ghz for heavy workload.
 
#533 ·
Hey guys, so ive decided to water cool my PC and change a fan or two ... as i have Corsair 750D Airflow with stock fans and i decided to use 12" Noctua fans as an exhaust fan , add 360 rad for my 1080Ti and thats about it.
Done it.
Problems: My exhaust fan and one on the rad - does not spin and i plugged them into REAR_FAN1 and REAR_FAN2 duo to cable management and length of these wires.
Checked BIOS and i cant do a thing to turn them on.
8 total fans are connected to the motherboard and water pump which makes 9 connections and we have 9 fan connections inside mb.
Any ideas what the heck is going on ?
 
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#534 ·
AsusPenguin said:
add the Asus M.2 Hyper 16X card to my computer, I would liek to ask 2 questions :
- do the last BIOS updates support the bifurcation out of the box ?
- if they do not, is there an easy way to add that functionality ?
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Hi I have the same hardware as you, I haven't as yet been able to get more than on NVMe drive to be detected on this board so far. Please let me know if you have any success.
 
#535 ·
HELP with MODDED BIOS Download links

Hello Users,

I know this thread is a little old, but the hardware is now at a good price (2nd hand), and i just started to play with this puppy.
Setup:
OS: unRAID
CPU: 2x 2680v3
RAM: 4x32GB 2133 LRDIMMs (planning to upgrade later).
COOLING: 2x Corsair Hydro 110
CASE: Define XL R2
MOBO: Z10PE-D16 WS

asrock x4 m.2 adapter
6x Samsung SM951 (NVMe) 256GB
LSI SAS 9211-8i (For future HDD storage)
Generic Dual Port 10Gb

But i got a question:

Has anyone a modded bios which applies x4x4x4x4 (on any port, ill adapt my set-up) AND the Turbo boost modifications?
The links, to the previous mentioned BIOS, are dead.

Thanks!
 
#536 ·
How to set up my fans correctly?
Previous fans were 0.8 W, new ones 1.2 - 3 out of 4 is working now ... but if i change locations for connection - 2 out of 2 is working ... and REAR_FAN1 or REAR_FAN2 isnt working ...
Any ideas why?
 
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#539 ·
Hi All,

I've got the Z10PE D16 WS. I've had it running for a fair while now on Unraid, with multiple VMs etc.

When I brought the system, I also brought the Asus Hyper X NVME card (I was actually told by Asus it was compatible).

Is anyone prepared to share a modded bios to make bifurcation work?

I'm not particularly keen on buying the highpoint card.

I'm not keen on modding it myself, and the AMIBCP tool seems quite difficult to download now.
 
#540 · (Edited)
Hi,

I have been running the Z10PE-D16 WS for a while now with dual Intel Xeon E2620v4.
Unfortunately RAM (8x CT16G4RFD4213) went bad and I exchanged it within warranty with Crucial... however they sent me MTA36ASF2G72PZ-2G6E1 RAM with a data rate of 2666 which dont seem to work (boot error code B7).
I assume that means ram isnt compatible/data rate too high?
Can anyone recommend RAM from Micron (Crucial rebranded server RAM to Micron now) which is known to be compatible and still in production?
I was thinking MTA18ASF2G72PDZ-2G3B1 might be compatible as it s listed as compatible for the Z10PE-D8 WS and has a data rate of 2400.

EDIT: Actually it seems the memory is compatible but for some reason only Bank B1 is "broken"
Whenever a DIMM is inserted in it, the boot error code stops at B7.
As this has worked fine for like three years, I really dont know what could be the issue, I was thinking of cleaning the CPU contacts as I already tried to airpressure out any dirt that might have been in the socket (didnt seem to be any in it but still...).
Worth a try to clean CPU contacts or anything else? I think Bank A1 always needs to be used, right? So I cannot switch to ge X2 banks?
For now I am using B2 instead of B1 but would like to fix this issue :)

Any thoughts/facts?

Thanks for the help
 
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