ASRock Rack E3C236D2I Service Manual

E3C236D2I

E3C232D2I

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published February 2016

Copyright©2016 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

Version 1.0

Published February 2016

Copyright©2016 ASRock Rack Inc. All rights reserved.

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infringe.

Disclaimer:

Specications and information contained in this documentation are furnished
for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not
be constructed as a commitment by ASRock Rack. ASRock Rack assumes no
responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation.

With respect to the contents of this documentation, ASRock Rack does not provide
warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to
the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or tness for a particular
purpose.

In no event shall ASRock Rack, its directors, ocers, employees, or agents be liable
for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages
for loss of prots, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the
like), even if ASRock Rack has been advised of the possibility of such damages
arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.

is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please
follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see ww w.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate”

ASRock Rack’s Website: www.ASRockRack.com

Contact Information

If you need to contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack,

you’re welcome to visit ASRock Rack ’s website at www.ASRockRack.com; or you

may contact your dealer for further information.

ASRock Rack Incorporation

6F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District,

Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specications 2

1.3 Unique Features 5

1.4 Motherboard Layout 6

1.5 Onboard LED Indicators 9

1.6 I/O Panel 11

1.7 Block Diagram 13

Chapter 2 Installation 15

2.1 Screw Holes 15

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 15

2.3 Installing the CPU 16

2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 19

2.6 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) 20

2.7 Jumper Setup 21

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22

2.9 Driver Installation Guide 28

2.10 Dua LAN and Teaming Operation Guide 29

2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 30

Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 31

3.1 Introduction 31

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 31

3.1.2 Navigation Keys 32

3.2 Main Screen 33

3.3 Advanced Screen 34

3.3.1 CPU Conguration 35

3.3.2 Memory Conguration 37

3.3.3 Chipset Conguration 38

3.3.4 Storage Conguration 40

3.3.5 NVMe Conguration 41

3.3.6 ACPI Conguration 42

3.3.7 USB Conguration 43

3.3.8 WHEA Conguration 44

3.3.9 Intel Server Platform Services 45

3.3.10 Super IO Conguration 46

3.3.11 Serial Port Console Redirection 47

3.3.12 H/W Monitor 50

3.3.13 Trusted Computing 52

3.3.14 Intel TXT Information 54

3.3.15 Instant Flash 55

3.4 Boot Screen 56

3.4.1 CSM Parameters 58

3.5 Security 59

3.6 Event Logs 60

3.7 Server Mgmt 62

3.7.1 System Event Log 63

3.7.2 BMC Network Conguration 64

3.8 Exit Screen 66

Chapter 4 Software Support 67

4.1 Install Operating System 67

4.2 Support CD Information 67

4.2.1 Running The Support CD 67

4.2.2 Drivers Menu 67

4.2.3 Utilities Menu 67

4.2.4 Contact Information 67

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 68

5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures 68

5.2 Technical Support Procedures 70

5.3 Returning Merchandise for Service 70

Chapter 6: Net Framework Installation Guide 71

6.1 Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2) 71

E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I

Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRock Rack E3C236D2I / E3C232D2Imotherboard, a

reliable motherboard produced under ASRock Rack’s consistently stringent quality

control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock

Rack’s commitment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the motherboard and step-

by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the conguration

guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Becau se the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the con­tent of thi s manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modic ations of
this manual occ ur, the updated version will be avail able on ASRock Rack website without
further notice. You may nd the latest memor y and CPU support lists on ASRock Ra ck
website a s well. ASRock Rack’s Website: www.ASRockRack.com

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for
specic information about the model you are using.
http://www.asrockrack.com/support/

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock Rack E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I Motherboard

•

(Mini ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.02 cm x17.02 cm)

Support CD

•

User Manual

•

4 x SATA3 Cables (50cm)

•

2 x SATA3 Cables (60cm)

•

1 x I/O Shield

•

1 x Screw for M.2 Socket

•

If any items are missing or appear damaged, contac t your authoriz ed dealer.

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1.2 Specications

E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I

MB Physical Status

Form Factor Mini ITX
Dimension 6.7'' x 6.7'' (17.02cm x17.02 cm)
Processor System

CPU Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v5 Series Processors
Chipset E3C236D2I:

Intel® C236

E3C232D2I:

Intel® C232
System Memory
Capacity 2 x DDR4 DIMM slots
Type - Dual Channel DDR4 memory technology

- Supports DDR4 2133 ECC/NON-ECC UDIMM memory

Max. capacity of system memory: 32 GB (2 x 16GB Dual

Rank DIMMs)
Vol t age 1.2V
Expansion Slot
PCIe 3.0 x16 1 slot
Storage
SATA

Controller
Ethernet
Interface 1000 /100 /10 Mbps
LAN 2 x RJ45 GLAN by Intel® i210+Intel® i219

Management
BMC Controller ASPEED AST2400
IPMI Dedicated

GLAN
Features - Watch Dog

Graphics
Controller ASPEED AST2400
VRAM DDR3 256MB (ASPEED)

C236 / C232: 6x SATA3 6Gb/s (SATA0 share with M.2

connector), support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

- Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

- Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function

- Supports PXE

- LAN1 supports NCSI

- 1 x Realtek RTL8211E for dedicated management GLAN

- NMI

2 3

Rear Panel I/O
VGA Port 1 x D-Sub (From ASPEED AST2400)
USB 2.0 Port 2
USB 3.0 Port 4
LAN Port - RJ45: 2x GLAN(by Intel® i210+Intel® i219)

- LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
Dedicated LAN 1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port
Serial Port 1 (COM1)
Internal Connector
Auxiliary Panel

Header
M.2 1
TPM Header 1
IPMB Header 1
Speaker 1
Fan Header 3(CPU/Front/Rear)
ATX Power 1x (24-pin) + 1x (4-pin)
USB 3.0 Header 1 (2 ports)
TR1 1
Type A USB 3.0

Port
Type A USB 2.0

Port
ME/SPS

Recovery
ClearCMOS 1 (short pin)

PSU SMBus 1
NMI button 1
Smbus from

BMC
SGPIO 2
PECI 1

PMBUS Mode

Jumpers
System BIOS
BI O S Ty p e 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS
BIOS Features - Plug and Play (PnP)

Hardware Monitor
Temperature - CPU/PCH Temperature Sensing

1 (includes chassis intrusion , location button & LED , front

LAN LED, event log LED)

E3C236D2I :

1

E3C232D2I:

1
1

1

3

- ACPI 2.0 Compliance Wake Up Events

- SMBIOS 2.8.0 Support

- ASRock Rack Instant Flash

-MB/Card Side/TR1 Temperature Sensing

E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I

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Fan - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer

-CPU Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by

CPU Temperature)

-CPU/Rear/Front Fan Multi-Speed Control

Vol t age Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, VCCSA,

VCCM, V1.0M, VCCIO, VCCST_SFR, VPPM, +BAT, 3VSB,

ATX+5VSB
Support OS
OS Microso® Windows®

- Server 2008 R2 (64 bit)

- Server 2012 (64 bit)

- Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)

Linux®

- RedHat Enterprise Linux Server 6.6 (64 bit) / 7.0 (64 bit)

- SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11 SP3 (64 bit) / 12.0 (64 bit)

- Ubuntu 15.04 (64 bit) / 15.10 (64 bit)

* Please refer to our website for the latest OS support list.
Environment
Temperature Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation

temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C

NOTE: Please refer to our website for the latest specications.

is motherboard suppor ts Wake from on Board LAN. To use this function, please make
sure that the “Wake on Mag ic Packe t from power o state” is enabled in Device Manager
> Intel® Ethernet Connection > Power Management. And the “PCI Devices Power On” is
enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advance d > ACPI Conguration. A er that , onboard
LAN1&2 can wake up S5 under OS.

If you install Intel® LAN utility or Marvell SATA utility, thi s motherboard may fail Win­dows® Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) certication tests . If you install the drivers only, it
will pa ss the WHQL tests.

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1.3 Unique Features

ASRock Rack Instant Flash is a BIOS ash utility embedded in Flash ROM. is con-

venient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operat-

ing systems rst like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press the <F6>

key during the POST or the <F2> key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access

ASRock Rack Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS le to your

USB ash drive, oppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a

few clicks without preparing an additional oppy diskette or other complicated ash

utility. Please be noted that the USB ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12

le system.

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1.4 Motherboard Layout

DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

Intel

C236

PCIE7

BIOS
ROM

17.0cm (6.7 in)

17. 0cm (6. 7 in)

ATXPWR1

ATX12V1

CMOS

Battery

FRNT_FAN1

COM1

VGA1

5

6

7

8

12
13

18

19

17

15

16

21

20

22

23

24

25

RoHS

26

BMC

CPU_FAN1

LAN1

Top:
IPMI
LAN

USB 3.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2

USB 2.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2

NMI_BTN1

IPMB1

1

1

SPEAKER1

USB3_7

USB3_5_6

1

TPM1

REAR_FAN1

SATA_0 SATA_1 SATA_2

14

27

SATA_SGPIO2

1

E 3C236D2I

LAN2

USB 3.0
T: USB_3
B: USB_4

PECI1

1

1

1

1

1

1

M2_1

NUT1

PANEL1

1

AUX_PANEL1

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

1

1

PSU_SMB1

BMC_SMB1

1

1

SATA_SGPIO1

ME_RECOVERY1

SATA_3

SATA_4

SATA_5

1

PMBUS_SEL_DAT1

PMBUS_SEL_ALT1

PMBUS_SEL_CLK1

1

2

3

4

10
11

29

30

31

32

CLRMOS1

9

T 1

R

28

1

E3C236D2I

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E3C232D2I

DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

Intel

C232

PCIE7

BIOS
ROM

17.0cm (6.7 in)

17. 0cm (6. 7 in)

ATXPWR1

ATX12V1

CMOS

Battery

COM1

VGA1

5

6

7

8

12
13

18

19

17

15

16

21

20

22

23

24

25

RoHS

26

BMC

LAN1

Top:
IPMI
LAN

USB 3.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2

USB 2.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2

NMI_BTN1

IPMB1

1

1

SPEAKER1

USB3_7

USB3_5_6

1

TPM1

REAR_FAN1

SATA_0 SATA_1 SATA_2

14

27

SATA_SGPIO2

1

E 3C232D2I

LAN2

USB 3.0
T: USB_3
B: USB_4

PECI1

1

1

1

1

1

1

M2_1

NUT1

PANEL1

1

AUX_PANEL1

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

1

1

PSU_SMB1

BMC_SMB1

1

1

SATA_SGPIO1

ME_RECOVERY1

SATA_3

SATA_4

SATA_5

1

PMBUS_SEL_DAT1

PMBUS_SEL_ALT1

PMBUS_SEL_CLK1

1

2

3

4

10
11

29

30

31

32

CLRMOS1

9

T 1

R

28

1

FRNT_FAN1

CPU_FAN1

E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I

English

No. Description

1 CPU PECI Mode Jumper (PECI1)

2 PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL _ALT1)

3 PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL _DAT1)

4 ermal Sensor Header (TR1)

5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

7 Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1)

8 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1, Blue)

9 Clear CMOS Pad (CLRMOS1)

10 SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO1)

11 SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO2)

E3C236D2I: Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_7)

12

E3C232D2I: Vertical Type A USB 2.0 (USB3_7)

13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0)*

14 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1)

15 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3)

16 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2)

17 SATA3 Connector (SATA _4)

18 SATA3 Connector (SATA_5)

19 Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)

20 M.2 Slot (M2_1)* (supports M.2 module type 2230)

21 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

22 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6)

23 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

24 PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1)

25 Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1)

26 TPM Header (TPM1)

27 Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB1)

28 ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1)

English

29 Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1)

30 BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB1)

31 Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1)

32 PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_CLK1)

*e M.2 slot (M2_1) is shared w ith the SATA_0 conne ctor. Whe n M2_1 is populated with a M.2 SATA3 mod-

*

ule, SATA_ 0 is disabled .

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1.5 Onboard LED Indicators

DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

Intel

C236

PCIE7

BIOS

ROM

ATXPWR1

ATX12V1

CMOS

Battery

COM1

VGA1

RoHS

BMC

LAN1

Top:
IPMI
LAN

USB 3.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2

USB 2.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2

NMI_BTN1

IPMB1

1

1

SPEAKER1

USB3_7

USB3_5_6

1

TPM1

1

REAR_FAN1

SATA_0 SATA_1 SATA_2

SATA_SGPIO1

1

E3C236D2I

LAN2

USB 3.0
T: USB_3
B: USB_4

1

1

1

1

1

1

M2_1

NUT1

PANEL1

1

AUX_PANEL1

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

1

1

PSU_SMB1

BMC_SMB1

1

1

SATA_SGPIO2

ME_RECOVERY1

SATA_3

SATA_4

SATA_5

1

4

1

2

3

5

FRNT_FAN1

CPU_FAN1

E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I

English

No. Item Status Description

1 SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready

2 FAN_LE D1 Amber CPU1_FAN1 failed

3 FAN_LE D2 Amber Front_FAN1 failed

4 FAN_LE D3 Amber Rear_FAN1 failed

5 BMC_LE D1 Green BMC heartbeat LED

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1.6 I/O Panel

6

4

2

8

E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I

1

No. Description No. Description

1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) 5 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2)

2 LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* 6 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)**

3 VGA Por t ( VGA1) 7 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_3_4)

4 Serial Port (COM1) 8 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)**

LAN Port LED Indications

*ere are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port

LED indications.

Dedicated IPMI LAN Port LED Indications

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

O No Link O 10Mbps connection or

Blinking Yellow Data Activity Yellow 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection

3

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Por t

5

7

no link

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**ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port

LED indications.

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Por t

LAN Port LED Indications

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

O No Link O 10M bps connection or no

link
Blinking Yellow Data Activity Yellow 100M bps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection

English

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1.7 Block Diagram

DDR4 2133

DDR4 2133

128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 2 Slots

Channel B

Channel A

M.2 Slot

Quick

PCIE x3

SATA/PCIE

Switch

PCIE x1

E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I

SATA 0

Quick

Switch

INTEL I210

(LAN1 NCSI)

INTEL I219

SATA 1-5

SATA 3

SATA 3

(LAN2)

100MHzPCIE x1

PCIE x1 100MHz

INTEL

100MHz

PCI-E Gen3 BUS

PCI-E X16 SLOT 7

LGA-1151 Pin Socket

Processor

DMI 3.0

5Gb/sUSB3.0

5Gb/sUSB3.0

SuperSpeed USB

SuperSpeed USB

USB3.0

4 Rear ports

USB3.0

2 Front ports

USB3.0 5Gb/s

SuperSpeed USB

Type A

USB3.0

480Mb/s

USB2.0

High-Speed USB

USB2.0

2 Rear ports

MNG RJ45

RGMII

RTL8211E

RGMII

C236

PCH-H

INTEL

PCIE x1

PWM

FRNT FAN1

CPU FAN1

SPI

67 

 %0& 

$

RGB

REAR FAN1

VGA Port

USB2

UART

Serial Port

LPC

SIO

DDR3

SPI

NCT5573D

256MB

TPM-S

Header

SPI

uBoot

SPI FLASH

SYSTEM BIOS

English

Serial Port

E3C232D2I

VGA Port

FRNT FAN1

CPU FAN1

REAR FAN1

SPI FLASH

SYSTEM BIOS

uBoot

DDR3

256MB

UART

RGB

PWM

$

 %0& 

SPI

SPI

SIO

NCT5573D

TPM-S

Header

67 

USB2

PCIE x1

SPI

LPC

PCH-H

C232

MNG RJ45

RGMII

RTL8211E

RGMII

2 Rear ports

USB2.0

480Mb/s

2 Front ports

Type A

USB2.0

USB2.0

SuperSpeed USB

High-Speed USB

USB2.0

480Mb/s

USB3.0

4 rear ports

USB3.0

High-Speed USB

SuperSpeed USB

USB3.0

5Gb/s

5Gb/sUSB3.0

LGA-1151 Pin Socket

INTEL

DMI 3.0

PCI-E X16 SLOT 7

PCI-E Gen3 BUS

100MHz

Processor

INTEL

PCIE x1 100MHz

100MHzPCIE x1

INTEL I210

(LAN1 NCSI)

INTEL I219

(LAN2)

SATA 0

SATA 3

Quick

Switch

SATA 3

Channel B

Channel A

SATA 1-5

PCIE x1

Quick

Switch

SATA/PCIE

PCIE x3

128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 2 Slots

DDR4 2133

DDR4 2133

M.2 Slot

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Chapter 2 Installation

This is a mini ITX form factor (6.7'' x 6.7'', 17.02 cm x 17.02 cm) mot herboard. Before

you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the

motherboard ts into it.

Make sure to unplug the power c ord before installing or re moving the mothe rboard. Failure
to do so may cause physical injurie s to you and d amages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you insta ll motherboard components or

change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any components.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard ’s components due to static electricity, NEVER

place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a

grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the compo-

nents.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-static pad or in

the bag that comes with the component.

5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis,

please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched o or the
power cord is detached f rom the power supply. Failure to d o so may cau se severe damage to
the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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2.3 Installing the CPU

1. Before you in sert the 1151-Pin CPU into the sock et, please ch eck if the P nP cap is on the
socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the so cket. Do not
force to in sert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU
will be seriously damaged.

2. Unplug all power c ables before in stalling the CPU.

Illustrations in this User Manu al are provided for reference only and may slightly dier
from actual product ap pearances.

1

A

B

2

3

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4

5

Please save and replace the cover if the processor i s removed. e cover must be placed if
you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.

6

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2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

1 2

N

FA

_

U

P

C

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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

is motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots.

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR 2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot;
otherwise , this motherboard and DIM M may be damaged.

2. e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the
motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

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2

3

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2.6 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot)

ere is a PCI Express slot on this motherboard.

PCIE slot:

PCIE7 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.

Slot Generation Mechanical Electrical Source

PCIE 7 3.0 x16 x16 CPU

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched o or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the

documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware

settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed

in a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the

screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.7 Jumper Setup

e illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on

the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper

is “Open”. e illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”

when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

ME Recover y Jumper

(3-pin ME_RECOVERY1)

(see p.6, No. 28)

CPU PECI Mode Jumper

(3-p in PECI1)

(see p.6, No. 1)

Normal Mode (Default)

CPU PECI connect to PCH CPU PECI connect to BMC

ME Recover y Mode

(Default)

PMBUS Mode Jumper

(3-pin PMBUS _ SEL _ALT1)

(see p.6, No. 2)

(3-pin PMBUS_SEL_DAT1)

(see p.6, No. 3)

(3-pin PMBUS_SEL_CLK1)

(see p.6, No. 32)

PMBus connected to BMC

(Default)

PMBus connected to PCH

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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these
heade rs and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause
permanent damage to the motherboard.

System Panel Header

(9-pi n PANEL1)

(see p.6, No. 21)

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connec t to the power switch on the chassi s front panel. You may congure the way to tur n
o your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):
Connec t to the reset switch on the chassi s front panel. P ress the reset sw itch to restart the
computer if the computer f reezes and fails to perform a normal restar t.

PLED (Syste m Power LED):
Connec t to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. e LED i s on when the
system is operating. e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5).

HDLED (Ha rd Drive Activity LED):
Connec t to the hard drive ac tivity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on when the
hard drive is reading or wr iting data.

e front panel de sign may dier by chassis. A front pane l module mainly consists of power
switch, reset switch , power LED, hard dr ive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connect­ing your ch assi s front panel module to thi s header, make sure the wire a ssignments and the
pin assignments are matched correctly.

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PLED+

PLED-

HDLED-

HDLED+

PWRBTN#

GND

GND

RESET#

GND

Co n nec t t h e pow er swit ch,

reset switch and system status

indicator on the chassis to this

he ader a ccording t o t he pi n

assignments. Particularly note

the positive and negative pins

before connecting the cables.

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Auxiliary Panel Header

(18-pin AUX PANEL _1)

(see p.6, No. 25)

A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-1 pin FPSMB)
is hea der allows you to connec t SMBus (System Management Bus) equipment. It can
be used for communication between peripheral equipment in the system, which ha s slower
transmission rates, and power manage ment equipment.

B. Internet status indicator (2-pin LAN1_ LED, LAN2_LED)
ese two 2-pin headers allow you to use the Gigabit internet indicator cable to connect
to the LAN statu s indicator. When this indicator ickers, it mean s that the internet is prop­erly connected.

C. Cha ssis intrusion pin (2-pin CHASSIS)
is hea der is p rovided for host computer chassis with chassis intrusion detection designs.
In addition, it mu st also work with e xternal detection equipment, such as a chassi s intru­sion detection sensor or a microswitch. When this function is activated, if any cha ssis
component movement occ urs, the sensor will immediately detect it and send a signal to this
heade r, and the system will then record this chassis intrusion event . e default setting is
set to the CASEOPEN and GND pin; this function i s o.

D. Locator LED (4-pin LOCATOR)
is hea der is for the locator sw itch and L ED on the front pane l.

E. Syste m Fault LED (2-pin LOCATOR)
is hea der is for the Fault LED on the system .

A

B

is header supports multiple

functions on the front panel,

SMB _Aler t

SMB _CLK

1

+5V SB

CAS EOPEN

C

LAN 1_LIN K

+3V SB

GND

SMB _DATA

GND

LOC ATORBTN #

LOC ATORLED 1-

LOC ATORLED 1+

D

including the front panel SMB,

LED _PWR

LED _PWR

LAN 2_LIN K

internet status indicator and

chassis intrusion pin.

GND

E

Sys tem F ault LED+

Sys tem F ault LED-

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ID

Serial ATA3 Connectors

(SATA_0)

(see p.6, No. 13)

(SATA _1)

(see p.6, No. 14)

(SATA_2)

(see p.6, No. 16)

(SATA _3)

(see p.6, No. 15)

(SATA_4)

(see p.6, No. 17)

(SATA_5)

(see p.6, No. 18)

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USB 3.0 Connector

E3C232D2I:

USB 2.0 Connector

(USB3_7)

(see p.6, No. 12)

USB 3.0 Header

(19-pin USB3_5_6)

(see p.6, No. 22)

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-p i n SPEAKER1)

(see p.6, No. 19)

SATA_0 SATA_1 SATA_2

IntA_P_SSTX+

IntA_P_SSTX-

IntA_P_SSRX +

IntA_P_SSRX -

Vbu s

Vbu s

IntA_P_SSRX -

IntA_P_SSRX +

IntA_P_SSTX-

IntA_P_D -

GN D

GN D

IntA_P_SSTX+

+5V

DUMMY

DUMMY

SPEAKER

SATA_4

SATA_5

IntA_P_D +

GN D

GN D

IntA_P_D -

1

IntA_P_D +

ese SATA3 connectors

SATA_3

support SATA data cables for

internal storage devices with

up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer

rate.

*e M.2 slot (M2_1) is shared w ith
the SATA_0 connector. When M2_1 is
populated with a M.2 SATA3 module,
SATA_0 is disabled.

Beside s four defaul t USB 3.0

por ts on the I/O panel, there

is one USB 3.0 header on this

mot her board . T h is US B 3.0

header can support t wo USB

1

3.0 ports.

Please connect the chassis

speaker to this header.

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4 3 2 1

CPU Fan Connectors

(4-pin CPU1_FAN1)

(see p.6, No. 7)

Front and Rear Fan

Connectors

(4-p i n FR NT_ FAN1)

(see p.6, No. 6)

(4-p i n REAR _ FA N1)

(see p.6, No. 31)

ATX Power Connector

(24-p i n ATX PWR1)

(see p.6, No. 5)

4 3 2 1

GND

FAN_VOLTAGE

CPU_FAN_SPEED

FAN _S PEED_CONTROL

GND

FAN_VOLTAGE

FAN_SPEED

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

PWROK_PS

5VSB

12V

12V

3V

12

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5V5V5V

GND

N/A

GND

GND

GND

5V

GND

GND

3V

3V

5V

3V

-12V

GND

PSON#

GND

is motherboard provides

one 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet

Fan) connectors. If you plan

to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan,

please connect it to Pin 1-3.

*For more details , please refer to the
Cooler QVL list on the ASRock R ack
website.

Please connect fan cables to the

fan connectors and match the

black wire to the ground pin.

All fans support Fan Control.

is motherboard provides a

24-pin ATX power connector.

To use a 20-pin ATX power

1

supply, please plug it along Pin

1 and Pin 13.

ATX 12V Power

Connector

(4-pin ATX12V1)

(see p.6, No. 23)

TPM Header

(17-pi n TP M1)

(see p.6, No. 26)

is motherboard provides

a 4-pin ATX 12V power

connector.

12V

123

GND

4

is connector supports

GN D

LAD 0

LAD 3

+3 V

+3 VS B

D

GN

SER IR Q #

S_P WR DW N #

PC IR ST #

GN D

LAD 1

LAD 2

SMB _D AT A_M AI N

Trusted Platform Module

PC IC L K

FRA M E

(TPM) system, which can

1

securely store keys, digital

certicates, passwords, and

GN D

data. A TPM system also helps

enhance network security,

protects digital identities, and

SMB _C LK _MA IN

ensures platform integrity.

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Serial General Purpose

ALERT

IPMB_SDA

Input/Output Headers

(7-pin SATA _ SGPIO1)

(see p.6, No. 10)

(7-pin SATA _ SGPIO2)

(see p.6, No. 11)

GND

1

SDATAOUT

SCLOCK

SLOAD

GND

The head ers su ppo r t S eria l

Li n k i nter f ace for on b oard

SATA connections.

PSU SMBus

(P SU_ SMB1)

(see p.6, No. 24)

Non Maskable Interrupt

Button Header

(2-p in NM I_ BTN1)

(see p.6, No. 29)

Intelligent Platform

Management Bus Header

(4-pin IPMB1)

(see p.6, No. 27)

Baseboard Management

Controller SMBus Header

(5-pin BMC_SMB1)

(see p.6, No. 30)

SMBCLK

1

SMBDATA

1

CONTROL

GND
No Connect

Power

BMC_SMBCLK

GND

BMC_SMBDATA

+3VSB

GND

GND

IPMB_SCL

BMC_SMB_PRESENT_1_N

PSU SMBus monitors the

status of the power supply, fan

and system temperature.

Please con nect a NMI dev ic e

to this header.

This 4-pin connector is used

to provide a cabled base-board

or front panel connection for

value added features and 3rd-

party add-in cards, such as

Emergency Management cards,

that provide management

features using the IPMB.

e header is used for the SM

BUS devices.

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ermal Sensor Header

(3-pin TR1)

(see p.6, No. 4)

Clear CMOS Pad

(CLRMO S1)

(see p.6, No. 9)

TR1 TR1

1

GND

Please connect the thermal

sensor cable to either pin 1-2

or pin 2-3 and the other end to

the device which you wish to

monitor its temperature.

CLRMOS1 allows you to clear

the data in CMOS. To clear

CMOS, take out the CMOS

battery and short the Clear

CMOS Pad.

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2.9 Driver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical

drive rst. en, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed

on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from top to bottom to install

those required drivers. erefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

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2.10 Dua LAN and Teaming Operation Guide

Dual LAN with Teaming enabled on this motherboard allows two single

connections to act as one single connection(s) for twice the transmission

bandwidth, making data transmission more eective and improving the quality of

transmission of distant images. Fault tolerance on the dual LAN network prevents

network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to a working

port.

e speed of transmission is subject to the actual network environment or status even with
Teaming enabled.

Before setting up Teaming, please make sure whether your Switch (or Router)

supports Teaming (IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation). You can specify a preferred

adapter in Intel PROSet. Under normal conditions, the Primar y adapter handles all

non-TCP/IP trac. e Secondary adapter will receive fallback trac if the primary

fails. If the Preferred Primary adapter fails, but is later restored to an active status,

control is automatically switched back to the Preferred Primary adapter.

Step 1

From Device Manager, open the properties of a team.

Step 2

Click the Settings tab.

Step 3

Click the Modif y Team button.

Step 4

Select the adapter you want to be the primary adapter and click the Set Primary

button.

If you do not specify a preferred primary adapter, the soware will choose an

adapter of the highest capability (model and speed) to act as the default primary. If

a failover occurs, another adapter becomes the primary. e adapter will, however,

rejoin the team as a non-primary.

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2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide

The M.2, a lso known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and

versatile card edge connec tor that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2

Socket (M2_1) supports a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to

Gen 3 x4 (32Gb/s).

*e M.2 slot (M2_1) is shared w ith the SATA_0 connector. When M2_1 is populated with a M.2 SATA3 mod-

ule, SATA_ 0 is disabled .

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module

and the screw.

Step 2

Peel o the yellow protective lm on

the nut to be used. Hand tighten the

NUT1

stando into the nut location on the

motherboard.

Step 3

Align and gently insert the M.2

NUT1

(NGFF) SSD module into the M.2

slot. Please be aware that the M.2

(NGFF) SSD module only ts in one

orientation.

NUT1

Step 4

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

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NUT1NUT2

* e M.2 socket support s M.2 module type 2230 (PCB length: 3 cm).

to secure the module into place.

Please do not overtighten the screw as

this might damage the module.

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Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility

3.1 Introduction

 is section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to con gure your system.  e

UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI

SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del> during the

Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY; otherw ise, POST will

continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY a er POST, restart the system by pressing

<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may

also restart by turning the system o and then back on.

Becau se the UEFI so ware is con stantly being updated, the foll owing U EFI setup screens
and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not ex actly match what you
see on your screen .

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar

 e top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Item Description

Main To set up the system time/date information

Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features

Boot

Security To set up the security features

Event Logs For event log con guration

Server Mgmt To manage the server

Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and

then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

To set up the default system device to locate and load the

Operating System

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3.1.2 Navigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

/ Moves cursor le or right to select Screens

/ Moves cursor up or down to select items

+ / - To change option for the selected items

<Ta b> Switch to next function

<Enter> To bring up the selected screen

<PGUP> Go to the previous page

<PGDN> Go to the next page

<HOME> Go to the top of the screen

<END> Go to the bottom of the screen

<F1> To display the General Help Screen

<F7> Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

<F9> Load optimal default values for all the settings

<F10> Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

<F12> Print screen

<ESC> Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

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3.2 Main Screen

Once you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the

system over view. e Main screen provides system over view information and allows you

to set the system time and date.

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3.3 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU Conguration,

Memory Conguration, Chipset Conguration, Storage Conguration, NVMe Congura-

tion, ACPI Conguration, USB Conguration, WHEA Conguration, Intel Server Plat-

form Ser vices, Super IO Conguration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/W Monitor,

Trusted Computing, Intel TXT Information and Instant Flash.

Setting wrong values in this sec tion may cause the system to malfunction.

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3.3.1 CPU Conguration

Spread Spectrum

Use this to enable and disable Spread Spectrum.

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Intel Hyper Threading Technology

Intel Hyper reading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the

overall performance on threaded soware is improved.

Active Processor Cores

Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.

CPU C States Support

Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6

and C7 all enabled for better power saving.

CPU C3 State Support

Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption.

CPU C6 State Support

Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.

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CPU C7 State Support

Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.

Package C State Support

Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving.

No-Execute Memory Protection

Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes

of malicious buer overow attacks.

Intel Virtualization Technology

Intel Vi rtualization Technolog y allows a plat form to run multiple operat ing systems

and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can function as

multiple virtual systems.

Hardware Prefetcher

Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better performance.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested

cache line. Enable for better performance.

CPU AES

Use this to enable or disable CPU Advanced Encr yption Standard instructions.

Intel SpeedStep Technology

Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Processors can switch

between multiple frequencies and voltage points to enable power saving. e default value

is [Enabled]. Conguration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. is item will be hidden if

the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.

Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lea d to system stability
or compatibility issues with some power supplies. Ple ase set this item to [Disabled] if above
issues occur.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

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Use this item to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Mode Technology. Turbo Boost Mode

allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic conditions. e de-

fault value is [Enabled].

CPU Thermal Throttling

Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating.

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3.3.2 Memory Conguration

DRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory modu le(s) inserted and

assign the appropriate frequency automatically.

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3.3.3 Chipset Conguration

Primary Graphics Adapter

If PCI Express graphics card is installed on the motherboard, you may use this option to

select PCI Express or Onboard as the primary graphics adapter.

Onboard VGA

Use this to enable or disable the Onboard VGA function. e default value is [Auto].

*is item is not availabl e when the Primary Graphic Adapter is set to [Onboard].

VT-d

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor bet-

ter utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing

additional levels of manageabilit y, security, isolation, and I/O performance.

PCIE 7 Link Speed

is allows you to select PCIE 7 Link Speed. e default value is [Auto].

Above 4G Decoding

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Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if

the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).

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PCI-E ASPM Support

is option enables or disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices.

PCH PCI-E ASPM Support

is option enables or disables the ASPM support for all PCH downstream devices.

DMI ASPM Support

is option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of the DMI Link.

PCH DMI ASPM Support

is option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices.

IGFX

Select Disable to disable t he integrated graphics. Select Enable to keep the integrated

graphics enabled at all times.

Onboard LAN1 (I210)

is item allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 1 feature.

Onboard LAN2 (I219-LM)

is item allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 2 feature.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

is allows you to set the power state aer an unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power O]

is selected, the AC/power remains o when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected,

the AC/power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers. If [Last

State] is selected, it will recover to the state before AC/power loss.

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3.3.4 Storage Conguration

SATA Controller(s)

Use this item to enable or disable SATA Controllers.

SATA/M.2_SATA Mode Selection

Identify the SATA/M.2_SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.

Press <Ctrl+I> to enter RAID ROM during UEFI POST process.

SATA Aggressive Link Power Mgmt

Use this item to enable or disable SALP.

Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting

Technology) feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].

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3.3.5 NVMe Conguration

e NVMe Conguration displays the NVMe controller and Drive information.

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3.3.6 ACPI Conguration

PCIE Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCIE devices to turn on the system from the power-so-

o mode.

Ring-In Power On

Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power-

so-o mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.

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3.3.7 USB Conguration

Legacy USB Support

Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB devices. e default value is

[Enabled].

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3.3.8 WHEA Conguration

WHEA Support

Use this item to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture.

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3.3.9 Intel Server Platform Services

Displays the information of the Intel server platform services.

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3.3.10 Super IO Conguration

Serial Port 1 Conguration

Use this item to congure the onboard serial port 1.

Select and enter the "Serial Port 1 Conguration" and you will see the followings:

Serial Port

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port.

Serial Port Address

Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device.

SOL Conguration

Use this item to set parameters of SOL.

Select and enter the ""SOL Conguration" and you will see the followings:

SOL Port

Use this item to enable or disable the SOL port.

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SOL Port Address

Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device.

3.3.11 Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1 / SOL

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Console Redirection

Use this option to enable or disable Console Redirection. If this item is set to Enabled, you

can select a COM Port to be used for Console Redirection.

Console Redirection Settings

Use this option to congure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your computer

and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information.

Terminal Type

Use this item to select the preferred terminal emulation type for out-of-band management.

It is recommended to select [VT-UTF8].

Option Description

VT10 0 ASCII character set
VT10 0+ Extended VT100 that supports color and function keys
VT-U TF8 UTF8 encoding is used to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes
ANSI Extended ASCII character set

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Bits Per Second

Use this item to select the serial por t transmission speed. The speed used in the host

computer and the client computer must be the same. Long or noisy lines may require lower

transmission speed. e options include [9600], [19200], [57600] and [115200].

Data Bits

Use this item to set the data transmission size. e options include [7] and [8] (Bits).

Parity

Use this item to select the parity bit. e options include [None], [Even], [Odd], [Mark] and

[Space].

Stop Bits

e item indicates the end of a serial data packet. e standard setting is [1] Stop Bit. Select

[2] Stop Bits for slower devices.

Flow Control

Use this item to set t he f low control to prevent data loss from buf fer overflow. When

sending data, if the receiving buers are full, a "stop" signal can be sent to stop the data

ow. Once the buers are empty, a "start" signal can be sent to restart the ow. Hardware

ow uses two wires to send start/stop signals. e options include [None] and [Hardware

RTS/CTS].

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Use this item to enable or disable the VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support for ANSI/VT100

terminals.

Recorder Mode

Use this item to enable or disable Recorder Mode to capture terminal data and send it as

text messages.

Resolution 100x31

Use this item to enable or disable extended terminal resolution support.

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this item to select the number of rows and columns used in legacy OS redirection.

Putty Keypad

Use this item to select Function Key and Keypad on Putty.

Redirection Aer BIOS POST

If the [LoadBooster] is selected, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting to

legacy OS. If [Always Enabled] is selected, legacy console redirection is enabled for legacy

OS. e default value is [Always Enabled].

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

Console Redirection

Use this option to enable or disable Console Redirection. If this item is set to Enabled, you

can select a COM Port to be used for Console Redirection.

Console Redirection Settings

Use this option to congure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your computer

and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information.

Terminal Type

Use this item to select the preferred terminal emulation type for out-of-band management.

It is recommended to select [VT-UTF8].

Option Description

VT10 0 ASCII character set
VT10 0+ Extended VT100 that supports color and function keys
VT-U TF8 UTF8 encoding is used to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes
ANSI Extended ASCII character set

Bits Per Second

Use this item to select the seria l port t ra nsmission speed. The speed used in the host

computer and the client computer must be the same. Long or noisy lines may require lower

transmission speed. e options include [9600], [19200], [57600] and [115200].

Flow Control

Use this item to set the f low control to prevent d ata loss from buffer over f low. When

sending data, if the receiving buers are full, a "stop" signal can be sent to stop the data

ow. Once the buers are empty, a "start" signal can be sent to restart the ow. Hardware

ow uses two wires to send start/stop signals. e options include [None], [Hardware RTS/

CTS], and [Soware Xon/Xo].

Data Bits

Parity

Stop Bits

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3.3.12 H/W Monitor

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, includ-

ing the parameters of t he CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed,

chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

CPU_ FAN1

is allows you to set the CPU fan1’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].

REAR_FAN1

is allows you to set the rear fan 1’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].

FRNT_FAN1

is allows you to set the front fan 1’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].

Smart Fan Control

is allows you to set the Smart fan’s level speed.

Smart Fan Duty Control

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Smart Fan Duty x (x means 1 to 11 stage)

is allows you to set duty cycle for each stage.

Smart Fan Temp Control

Smart Fan Temp x (x means 1 to 11 stage)

is allows you to set temperature for each stage.

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Watch Dog Timer

is allows you to enable or disable the Watch Dog Timer. e default value is [Disabled].

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3.3.13 Trusted Computing

NOTE: Options var y depending on the version of your connected TPM module.

Security Device Support

Use this item to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S. wi ll not show

Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.

TPM State

Use this item to enable or disable Security Device.

NOTE: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change State of the Device.

Pending Operation

Schedule an Operation for the Security Device.

NOTE: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change State of the Device.

Platform Hierarchy

Use this item to enable or disable Platform Hierarchy.

Storage Hierarchy

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Use this item to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy.

Endorsement Hierarchy

Use this item to enable or disable Endorsement Hierarchy.

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Hash Policy

Select the Hash policy to use. SHA-2 is most secure but might not be suppor ted by all

Operating Systems.

Device Select

Use this item to select the TPM device to be supported.

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3.3.14 Intel TXT Information

Intel TXT(LT) Support

Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) TXT(LT) support.

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3.3.15 Instant Flash

Instant Flash is a UEFI ash utility embedded in Flash ROM. is convenient UEFI

update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems

rst like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just save the new UEFI le to your USB ash drive,

oppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then you can update your UEFI only

in a few clicks without preparing an additional oppy diskette or other compli-

cated ash utility. Please be noted that the USB ash drive or hard drive must use

FAT32/16/12 le system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the

UEFI les and their respective information. Select the proper UEFI le to update

your UEFI, and reboot your system aer the UEFI update process is completed.

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3.4 Boot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to congure the

boot settings and the boot priority.

Boot Option #1

Use this item to set the system boot order.

Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

Setup Prompt Timeout

is shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0XFFFF) means

indenite waiting.

Bootup Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function aer

boot-up.

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Boot Beep

Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or o when the system boots up. Please

note that a buzzer is needed.

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Full Screen Logo

Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. e default value is [Enabled].

AddOn ROM Display

Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option “Full Screen Logo”

but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the system boots, please select

[Enabled]. Conguration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. e default value is [Enabled].

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3.4.1 CSM Parameters

Boot Option Filter

is option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.

PCIE7 Slot OpROM

is option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.

Launch Storage OpROM Policy

Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to

run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not execute both

legacy and UEFI option ROM.

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3.5 Security

In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the

user password, you may also clear it.

Supervisor Password

Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator

has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and

press enter to remove the password.

User Password

Set or change the password for the user account. Users are unable to change the

settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the

password.

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3.6 Event Logs

Change Smbios Event Log Settings

is allows you to congure the Smbios Event Log Settings.

When entering the item, you will see the followings:

Smbios Event Log

Use this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system

boot.

Erase Event Log

The options include [No], [Yes, Next reset] and [Yes, Ever y reset]. If Yes is selected, all

logged events will be erased.

When Log is Full

Use this item to choose options for reactions to a fu ll Smbios Event Log. The options

include [Do Nothing] and [Erase Immediately].

MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment)

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Use this item to enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. e valid range is

from 1 to 255.

METW (Multiple Event Time Window)

Use this item to specify the number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log

entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. e value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes.

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View Smbios Event Log

Press <Enter> to view the Smbios Event Log records.

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3.7 Server Mgmt

Wait For BMC

Wait For BMC response for specied time out. In PILOTII, BMC starts at the same time

when BIOS starts during AC power ON. It takes around 30 seconds to initialize Host to

BMC interfaces.

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3.7.1 System Event Log

SEL Components

Change this to enable ro disable all features of System Event Logging during boot.

Erase SEL

Use this to choose options for earsing SEL.

When SEL is Full

Use this to choose options for reactions to a full SEL .

Log EFI Status Codes

Use this item to disable the logging of EFI Status Codes or log only error code or only

progress or both.

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3.7.2 BMC Network Conguration

Lan Channel (Failover)

Manual setting IPMI LAN

If [No] is selected, t he IP address is assigned by DHCP. If you prefer using a static IP

address, toggle to [Yes], and the changes take eect aer the system reboots. e default

value is [No].

Conguration Address Source

Select to congure BMC network parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC).

Conguration options: [Static] and [DHCP].

Static: Manually enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address in the BIOS for

BMC LAN channel conguration.

DHCP: IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address are automatically assigned by the

network 's DHCP server.

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When [DHCP] or [Static] is selected , do NOT modify the BMC network settings on the
IPMI web page.

e default login information for the IPMI web interface is:
Username: admin
Password: admin

For more instructions on how to set up remote control environment and u se the IPMI man­agement platform, please refer to the IPMI Conguration User Guide or go to the Support
website at: http://www.asrockrack.com/support/ipmi.asp

BMC Mac Backup Tool

Use this to restore BMC Mac from the backup.

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3.8 Exit Screen

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, the following message “Save conguration changes and exit

setup?” will pop-out. Press <F10> key or select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI

SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?” will

pop-out. Press <ESC> key or select [Yes] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving

any changes.

Discard Changes

When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes?” will pop-out. Press

<F7> key or select [Yes] to discard all changes.

Load UEFI Defaults

Load UEFI default values for a ll the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation.

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Boot Override

ese items displays the available devices. Select an item to start booting from the selected

device.

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Chapter 4 Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System

is motherboard supports various Microso® Windows® Server 2008 R2 SP1 / 2012 /

2012 R2 / Linux compliant. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary,

use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS

documentation for more information.

*Please download the Intel® SATA Floppy Image driver from the ASRock R ack’s website (www.asrockrack.com)

to your USB drive or simply install the SATA driver from the Support CD while installing OS in SATA RAID

mode.

4.2 Support CD Information

e Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful

utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

To be g in usi n g t he su ppor t C D, i n s ert the C D i nto y our CD -ROM driv e. The CD

automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the

Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the le “ASRSetup.

exe” from the root folder in the Support CD to display the menu.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available device’s drivers if the system detects installed

devices. Please insta ll the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

e Utilities Menu shows the application sowares that the motherboard supports. Click

on a specic item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

4.2.4 Contact Information

If you need to contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack, welcome

to visit ASRock Rack’s website at http://www.ASRockRack.com; or you may contact your

dealer for further information.

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures

Follow the procedures below to troubleshoot your system.

Always unplug the power cord before adding, removing or changing any hardware com­ponent s. Failure to do so may cause physical injurie s to you and damage s to motherboard
components.

1. Disconnect the power cable and check whether the PWR LED is o.

2. Unplug all cables, connectors and remove all add-on cards from the motherboard.

Make sure that the jumpers are set to default settings.

3. Conrm that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis.

4. Install a CPU and fan on the motherboard, then connect the chassis speaker and power

LED.

If there is no power...

1. Conrm that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis.

2. Make sure that the jumpers are set to default settings.

3. Check the settings of the 115V/230V switch on the power supply.

4. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new batter y if it

does not.

If there is no video...

1. Try replugging the monitor cables and power cord.

2. Check for memory errors.

If there are memory errors...

1. Verify that the DIMM modules are properly seated in the slots.

2. Use recommended DDR4 2133 UDIMMs.

3. If you have installed more than one DIMM modules, they should be identical with the

same brand, speed, size and chip-type.

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4. Try inserting dierent DIMM modules into dierent slots to identif y fault y ones.

5. Check the settings of the 115V/230V switch on the power supply.

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Unable to save system setup congurations...

1. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new batter y if it

does not.

2. Conrm whether your power supply provides adaquate and stable power.

Other problems...

1. Try searching keywords related to your problem on ASRock Rack’s FAQ page:

http://www.asrockrack.com/support

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5.2 Technical Support Procedures

If you have tried the troubleshooting procedures mentioned above and the problems

are still u nsolved, please contact ASRock Rack ’s technica l suppor t with the followi ng

information:

1. Your contact information

2. Model name, BIOS version and problem type.

3. System conguration.

4. Problem description.

You may contact ASRock Rack’s technical support at:

http://www.asrockrack.com/support/tsd.asp

5.3 Returning Merchandise for Service

For w arr ant y ser vice, t he receipt or a co py of your i nvoice marked w it h t he d at e of

purchase is required. By calling your vendor or going to our RMA website (http://event.

asrockrack.com/tsd.asp) you may obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA)

number.

The R MA number should be displayed on the outside of the shipping car ton which is

mailed prepaid or hand-carried when you return the motherboard to the manufacturer.

Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when

service is complete.

Th is wa rranty does not c over d a mages i ncu rred in shippi ng or from fa i lu re due to

alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

Contact your distributor rst for any product related problems during the warranty period.

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Chapter 6: Net Framework Installation Guide

To let Intel® RSTe works properly, it is required to install Net Framework. Please follow the

steps below to enable “.Net Framework” feature on Microso® Windows® Server 2008 R2.

6.1 Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2)

1. Double-click the Server Manager icon in the Windows system tray.

2. Click Add Features in the right hand pane.

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3. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next.

4. Click Next to continue.

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6. Aer the installation completes, click Close.

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