EP2C612D8C
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published September 2016
Copyright©2016 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.
Version 1.1
Published October 2016
Copyright©2016 ASRock Rack Inc. All rights reserved.
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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, ocers, employees, or agents be liable
for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages
for loss of prots, 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”
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 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 14
2.1 Screw Holes 14
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14
2.3 Installing the CPU 15
2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 19
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 21
2.7 Jumper Setup 23
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25
2.9 Unit Identication purpose LED/Switch 31
2.10 Driver Installation Guide 31
2.11 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide 32
Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 33
3.1 Introduction 33
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 33
3.1.2 Navigation Keys 34
3.2 Main Screen 35
3.3 Advanced Screen 36
3.3.1 ACPI Conguration 37
3.3.2 Congure Super IO Settings 38
3.3.3 Serial Port Console Redirection 39
3.3.4 CSM Parameters 42
3.3.5 Trusted Computing 43
3.3.6 USB Conguration 45
3.3.7 System Conguration 46
3.3.8 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings 48
3.3.9 H/W Monitor 49
3.3.10 WHEA Conguration 51
3.3.11 Instant Flash 52
3.4 IntelRCSetup 53
3.4.1 Processor Conguration 54
3.4.2 CPU Power Management Conguration 56
3.4.3 QPI Conguration 58
3.4.4 Memory Conguration 59
3.4.5 IIO Conguration 61
3.4.6 PCH Conguration 62
3.4.7 Server ME Conguration 65
3.5 Server Mgmt 66
3.5.1 System Event Log 67
3.5.2 BMC Network Conguration 68
3.6 Security 70
3.7 Boot Screen 71
3.8 Event Logs 73
3.9 Exit Screen 75
Chapter 4 Software Support 76
4.1 Install Operating System 76
4.2 Support CD Information 76
4.2.1 Running The Support CD 76
4.2.2 Drivers Menu 76
4.2.3 Utilities Menu 76
4.2.4 Contact Information 76
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 77
5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures 77
5.2 Technical Support Procedures 79
5.3 Returning Merchandise for Service 79
Chapter 6 Net Framework Installation Guide 80
6.1 Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2) 80
EP2C612D8C
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock Rack EP2C612D8C motherboard, 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 conguration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Becau se the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the content of thi s manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modic 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
specic information about the model you are using.
http://www.asrockrack.com/support/
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock Rack EP2C612D8C Motherboard
•
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.0-in, 30.5 cm x 25.4 cm)
Support CD
•
User Manual
•
4 x SATA3 Cables (50cm)
•
2 x SATA3 Cables (60cm)
•
1 x I/O Shield
•
If any items are missing or appear damaged, contac t your authoriz ed dealer.
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1.2 Specications
EP2C612D8C
MB Physical Status
Form Factor ATX
Dimension 12'' x 10'' (30.5 cm x 25.4 cm)
Processor System
CPU Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3/v4* series
*BIOS version 2.0 or above is required.
Socket Dual Socket LGA 2011 R3
Chipset Intel® C612
System Memory
Capacity 8 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM slots
Type - Quad Channel DDR4 memory technology
- Supports DDR4 2400*/2133/1866/1600 RDIMM and
LRDIMM
*Only E5 -2600 V4 CPUs support DDR4 2400.
Vol t age 1.2V
DIMM Sizes RDIMM: 32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB
LRDIMM: 64GB, 32GB
Expansion Slot
PCIe 3.0 x 16 1 slot
PCIe 3.0 x 8 2 slots
Mezzanine Slot 1 slot (for Storage Mezzanine card)
Storage
SATA
Controller
Ethernet
Interface 1000 /100 /10 Mbps by Intel i210
LAN 2 x RJ45 GLAN by Intel® i210
Management
BMC Controller ASPEED AST2400
IPMI Dedicated
GLAN
Features - Watch Dog
C612: 10 x SATA3 6Gb/s, support Intel® RSTe 4.0 RAID 0, 1, 5,
10
1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports Energy Ecient 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
Graphics
Controller ASPEED AST2400
VRAM DDR3 16M B
Rear Panel I/O
VGA Port 1 x D-Sub
Serial Port 1 (COM1)
USB 3.0 Port 2
USB 2.0 Port 2
LAN Port RJ45: 2 + 1 (IPMI)
LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
UID Button/
LED
Internal Connector
Auxiliary Panel
Header
TPM Header 1
IPMB Header 1
Fan Header 2 x CPU Fan (4-pin), 5 x system Fan (4-pin) (4 front, 1 rear)
ATX Power 1 (24-pin) + 2 (8-pin)
USB 3.0 Header 1 ( support 2 USB 3.0)
USB 2.0 Header 1 ( support 2 USB 2.0)
Type A USB 3.0
Port
Speaker Header 1 (4 -pin)
ermal Sensor
Header
ME Recover y
Jumper
PSU SMBus
Header
BMC SMBus
Header
SGPIO Header 2
System BIOS
BI O S Ty p e 64Mb AMI UEFI Legacy BIOS
BIOS Features - Plug and Play (PnP)
Hardware Monitor
Temperature - CPU Temperature Sensing
1
1 (includes chassis intrusion, location button & LED, front
LAN LED, and system fault LED)
1
1
1
1
3
- ACPI 2.0 Compliance Wake Up Events
- SMBIOS 2.8.0 Support
- ASRock Rack Instant Flash
- System Temperature Sensing
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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, DRAM,
1.05V_PCH, +BAT, 3VSB, 5VSB
Support OS
OS Microso® Windows®
- Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64 bit)
- Server 2012 (64 bit)
- Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)
Linux®
- RedHat Enterprise Linux Server 6.5 (32 / 64 bit)
- CentOS 5.10 / 6.5 (32 / 64 bit)
- SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11 SP3 (32 / 64 bit)
- FreeBSD 9.2 (32 / 64 bit)
- Fedora core 19 (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 12.04.2 (64 bit) / 12.10 (64 bit)
Virtual
- VMWare® ESXi 5.5
* 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
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 Conguration. 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) certication 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_H (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_G (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_B (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_A(64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_E (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_F (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_C (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_D (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
PCIE6
(Blue)
PCIE5
(Blue)
PCIE3
(White)
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BAT1
VGA 1
COM 1
USB 3.0
T: USB1
B: USB2
LAN1
USB 2.0
T: USB1
B: USB2
IPMI
LAN
LAN2
UID1
ATXPWR1
1
PSU_SMB1
REAR_FAN1
ATX12V2
ATX12V1
CPU2_FAN1
CPU2
CPU1
CPU1_FAN1
FRNT_FAN3
FRNT_FAN2
FRNT_FAN4
SSATA_0
SSATA_1
USB3_3
SSATA_2
SATA_1
SATA_3
SATA_5
1
USB_3_4
11
1
USB3_4_5
SPEAKER1
BIOS
64Mb
Intel
C612
MEZZ1
BMC
ROM
1
25.40 cm (10 in)
30. 5cm (12 i n)
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6
7
8
9
10
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
49
48
50
51
52
1
1
SATA_SGPIO1
SSATA_SGPIO1
11
12
FRNT_FAN1
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
AUX_PANEL1
1
TPM1
BMC_SMB2
BMC_SMB1
BMC_SMB3
IPMB1
1
PMBUS_SEL_CLK1
1
1
1
1
1
1
J100
PMBUS_SEL_DATA1
ME_RECOVERY1
PMBUS_SEL_ALT1
PECI1
NMI_BTN1
CHASSIS_ID1
CHASSIS_ID2
CHASSIS_ID3
T 1
R
21
22
SSATA_3
SATA_0
SATA_2
SATA_4
HDLED RESET
1
1111
1
1
1
1
24 2326 2528 2730 2932 31
343336
35
39 3841 4043 4245 4447 46
37
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No. Description
1 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_G, DDR4_H, Blue)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
3 PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1)
4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
5 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
6 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A, DDR4_B, Blue)
7 LGA 2011 R3 CPU Socket 1 (CPU1)
8 CPU 1 Fan Connector (CPU1_FAN1)
9 Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN3)
10 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_C, DDR4_D, Blue)
11 SSATA SGPIO Connector (SSATA_SGPIO1) (SSATA3 0-3)
12 SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO1) (SATA3 0-5)
13 Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN4)
14 Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN2)
15 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
16 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4 _5)
17 SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_0)
18 SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_1)
19 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_3)
20 SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_2)
21 Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1)
22 SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_3)
23 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1)
24 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0)
25 Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
26 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2)
27 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3)
28 SATA3 Connector (SATA_ 4)
29 SATA3 Connector (SATA_5)
30 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
31 Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1)
32 TPM Header (TPM1)
33 Chassis ID3 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID3)
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No. Description
34 ermal Sensor Header (TR1)
35 Chassis ID2 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID2)
36 Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1)
37 Chassis ID1 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID1)
38 CPU PECI Mode Jumper (PECI1)
39 ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1)
40 PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_ALT1)
41 Descriptor Security Override Jumper (J10 0)
42 PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_CLK1)
43 PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL _DATA1)
44 Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB1)
45 BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_3)
46 BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_2)
47 BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1)
48 Mezzanine Card Slot (MEZZ1) (for storage card)
49 Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1)
50 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_E, DDR4_F, Blue)
51 CPU 2 Fan Connector (CPU2_FAN1)
52 LGA 2011 R3 CPU Socket 2 (CPU2)
*e PCIE3 slot sh ares lanes with the Mezz anine Slot (MEZZ1). e PCIE3 slot will be disabled when the MEZZ1
slot is populated with a mezzanine card.
**For DIMM in stallation an d conguration in struction s, please see p.19 (Installation of Memory Modules
(DIMM)) for more detail s.
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1.5 Onboard LED Indicators
DDR4_H (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_G (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_B (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_A(64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_E (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_F (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_C (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
DDR4_D (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue)
PCIE6
(Blue)
PCIE5
(Blue)
PCIE3
(White)
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VGA 1
COM 1
USB 3.0
T: USB1
B: USB2
LAN1
USB 2.0
T: USB1
B: USB2
IPMI
LAN
LAN2
UID1
ATXPWR1
1
CPU2
CPU1
1
11
1
BIOS
64Mb
Intel
C612
MEZZ1
BMC
ROM
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1111
1
1
1
1
SB_PWR1
FAN_LED6
1
2
4
3
5
6
7
8
9
FAN_LED3
FAN_LED2
FAN_LED4
BMC_LED1
FAN_LED5
FAN_LED7
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No. Status Description
1 Amber CPU1_FAN1 failed
2 Amber Front_FAN3 failed
3 Amber Front_FAN2 failed
4 Amber Front_FAN4 failed
5 Green STB PWR ready
6 Amber Front_FAN1 failed
7 Green BMC heartbeat LED
8 Amber Rear_FAN1 failed
9 Amber CPU2_FAN1 failed
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1.6 I/O Panel
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No. Description No. Description
1 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) 5 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)**
2 LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* 6 UID Switch (UID)
3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) 7 Serial Port (COM1)
4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** 8 VGA Port (VGA1)
Note: LA N1 suppor ts NCSI.
LAN Port LED Indications
*ere are two LED next to the IMPI 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 10M bps connection or no
Blinking Yellow Data Activity Ye llow 100M bps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
3
4
ACT/LINK LED
LAN Por t
5
SPEED LED
6
7
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 (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection or
no link
Blinking Green Data Activity Yel low 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
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1.7 Block Diagram
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Chapter 2 Installation
is is an ATX form factor (12'' x 10'', 30.5 cm x 25.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install
the motherboard, study the conguration 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 insert the 2011-3-Pin CPU into the socket, plea se check if the PnP c ap 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 seriou sly damaged.
2. Unplug all power c ables before in stalling the CPU.
CAU TION:
Please note that C612 platform is only compatible with the LGA 2011-3 socket,
which is incompatible with the LGA 2011 socket
A
B
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A
2
B
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A
3
B
4
5
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A
B
7
8
A
B
e cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for aer service.
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2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray ther mal interface material between th e
CPU and the he atsink to improve heat dissipation.
1 2
CPU_FAN
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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
is motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and
supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1. For dual channel cong uration , you always need to in stall identical (the same b rand,
speed , size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memor y Technology with only one or thre e memor y
modules installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 sl ot;
otherwise , this motherboard and DIM M may be damaged.
Dual Channel Memory Conguration
Priority DDR4_A DDR4_B DDR4_C DDR4_D
1 Populated Populated
2 Populated Populated Populated Populated
Priority DDR4_E DDR4_F DDR4_G DDR4_H
1 Populated Populated
2 Populated Populated Populated Populated
e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent dam age 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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e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent dam age to the
motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
ere are 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
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PCIE slot:
PCIE5 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, blue, from CPU 1) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
PCIE6 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, blue, from CPU 1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards.
PCIE3 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, white, from CPU 2) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards.
Slot Generation Mechanical Electrical Source
PCIE 6 3.0 x8 x8 CPU 1
PCIE 5 3.0 x16 x16 CPU 1
PCIE 3 3.0 x8 x8 CPU 2
PCI Express Slot Conguration
PCIE 5 PCIE 6
Single PCIE Card x16 x0
Two PCIE Cards x8 x8
e PCIE3 slot shares lanes with the Mezzanine Slot (MEZZ1). e PCIE3 slot will be
disabled when the MEZZ1 slot is populated with a mezzanine card.
PCIE 3 MEZZ1
No Mini SAS HD Connector x8
Mini SAS HD Connector Connected x0 Populated
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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 insta llation.
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.7, No. 39)
CPU PECI Mode Jumper
(3-p in PECI1)
(see p.7, No. 38)
ME Recover y Mode
CPU PECI connect to PCH CPU PECI connect to BMC
Normal Mode (Default)
(Default)
PMBUS Mode Jumper
(3-pin PMBUS _ SEL _ALT1)
(see p.7, No. 40)
(3-pin PMBUS_SEL_DATA1)
(see p.7, No. 43)
(3-pin PMBUS_SEL_CLK1)
(see p.7, No. 42)
Descriptor Security Override
Jumper
(3-pin J100)
(see p.7, No. 41)
PMBus connected to BMC
(Default)
Descriptor Security Over-
ride
PMBus connected to PCH
No Override (Default)
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Chassis ID1 Jumper
(3-p in CH ASSI S _ ID1)
(see p.7, No. 37)
Chassis ID2 Jumper
(3-pin CHAS SI S _ID 2)
(see p.7, No. 35)
Chassis ID3 Jumper
(3-pin CHAS SI S _ID3)
(see p.7, No. 33)
Chassis ID1 Jumper
(3-p in CH ASSI S _ ID1)
(see p.7, No. 37)
Chassis ID2 Jumper
(3-pin CHAS SI S _ID 2)
(see p.7, No. 35)
Chassis ID3 Jumper
(3-pin CHAS SI S _ID3)
(see p.7, No. 33)
Board Level SKU (Default) For 3U8G system, passive
GPGPU
For 3U8G system, active
GPGPU
Reserved for system level
use
Chassis ID1 Jumper
(3-p in CH ASSI S _ ID1)
(see p.7, No. 37)
Chassis ID2 Jumper
(3-pin CHAS SI S _ID 2)
(see p.7, No. 35)
Chassis ID3 Jumper
(3-pin CHAS SI S _ID3)
(see p.7, No. 33)
Reserved for system level
use
Reserved for system level
use
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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.
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System Panel Header
(9-pi n PANEL1)
(see p.7, No. 30)
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connec t to the power switch on the chassi s front panel. You may congure 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 dier 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.
1
PLED+
PLED-
HDLED-
HDLED+
PWRBTN#
GND
RESET#
GND
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.7, No. 31)
A
B
is header supports multiple
functions on the front panel,
SMB _Aler t
SMB _CLK
1
LAN 1_LIN K
LED _PWR
+3V SB
GND
SMB _DATA
including the front panel SMB,
LED _PWR
LAN 2_LIN K
internet status indicator and
chassis intrusion pin.
GND
+5V SB
CAS EOPEN
C
GND
LOC ATORBTN #
LOC ATORLED 1-
LOC ATORLED 1+
E
Sys tem F ault LED+
D
Sys tem F ault LED-
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 .
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IntA_PA_D+
Serial ATA3 Connectors
(SATA_0)
(see p.7, No. 24)
(SATA _1)
(see p.7, No. 23)
(SATA_2)
(see p.7, No. 26)
(SATA _3)
(see p.7, No. 27)
(SATA_4)
(see p.7, No. 28)
(SATA_5)
(see p.7, No. 29)
(SSATA_ 0)
(see p.7, No. 17)
(SSATA _1)
(see p.7, No. 18)
(SSATA_ 2)
(see p.7, No. 20)
(SSATA_3)
(see p.7, No. 22)
USB 3.0 Connector
(USB3_3)
(see p.7, No. 19)
SATA_5
SATA_4
SATA_3
SATA_2
SSATA_0
SSATA_1
SSATA_2
SSATA_3
These ten SATA3 connectors
support SATA data cables for
interna l storage dev ic es w ith
SATA_1
up to 6.0 G b/s d ata t r a n sfe r
rate.
SATA_0
USB 3.0 Header
(19-pin USB3_4_ 5)
(see p.7, No. 16)
1
Dummy
IntA_PA_D-
GND
IntA_PA_SSTX+
GND
IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PB_D+
IntA_PA_SSTX-
GND
IntA_PA_SSRX+
IntA_PA_SSRX-
IntA_PB_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PBA_SSTX+
Vbus
Vbus
IntA_PB_SSRX-
Be sid es two d efa u lt 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
3.0 ports.
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USB 2.0 Header
USB_PWR
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
4 3 2 1
(9-pin USB_3_4)
(see p.7, No. 15)
Chassis Speaker Header
(4-p i n SPEAKER1)
(see p.7, No. 25)
1
DUMMY
1
+5V
USB_PWR
P-3
P-2
P+3
GND
GND
P+2
SPEAKER
DUMMY
DUMMY
Besides two USB 2.0 ports
on the I/O panel, there is one
header on this motherboard.
Each USB 2.0 header can
support two ports.
Please connect the chassis
speaker to this header.
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CPU Fan Connectors
(4-pin CPU1_FAN1)
(see p.7, No. 8)
(4-pin CPU2_FAN1)
(see p.7, No. 51)
Front and Rear Fan
Connectors
(4-p i n FR NT_ FAN1)
(see p.7, No. 21)
(4- pi n FR NT_ FAN2)
(see p.7, No. 14)
(4- pi n FR NT_ FAN3)
(see p.7, No. 9)
(4- pi n FR NT_ FAN4)
(see p.7, No. 13)
(4-p i n REAR _ FA N1)
(see p.7, No. 49)
(4- pi n RE AR_FAN2)
(No. 55)
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
FAN_VOLTAGE
FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED
FAN_VOLTAGE
GND
FAN_SPEED
GND
1234
FAN_VOLTAGE
FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
GND
+12V
GN D
is motherboard provides
4
3
two 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet
2
1
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
4
3
fan connectors and match the
2
black wire to the ground pin.
1
All fans support Fan Control.
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SCLOCK
ATX Power Connector
(24-p i n ATX PWR1)
(see p.7, No. 4)
ATX 12V Power
Connectors
(8-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.7, No. 5)
(8-pin ATX12V2)
(see p.7, No. 2)
TPM Header
(17-pi n TP M1)
(see p.7, No. 32)
PWROK_PS
5VSB
12V
12V
3V
12
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5V5V5V
GND
N/A
4
GND
1
5
+12V2
8
SMB _D ATA_M AI N
SMB _C LK _MA IN
LAD 2_ L
GND
1
CK_ 33 M_ TPM
LAD 3_ L
TPM _R ST #
LFR AM E# _L
GND
GND
GND
GND
+3V
3V
5V
5V
-12V
GND
PSON#
GND
GND
8
+12V2
5
1
GND
4
S_P WR DW N#
SER IR Q#
LAD 1_ L
GND
LAD 0_ L
+3V SB
is motherboard provides a
24-pin ATX power connector.
3V
To use a 20-pin ATX power
1
supply, please plug it along Pin
1 and Pin 13.
3V
is motherboard provides
two 8-pin ATX 12V power
connectors.
is connector supports
Trusted Platform Module
(TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital
certicates, passwords, and
data. A TPM system also helps
enhance network security,
GNDF_C LK RU N#
protects digital identities, and
ensures platform integrity.
Serial General Purpose
Input/Output Headers
(7-pin SATA _ SGPIO1)
(see p.7, No. 11)
(7-pin SSATA_SGPIO1)
(see p.7, No. 12)
SLOAD
GND
1
SDATAOUT
These headers support Ser ial
Li n k i nter f ace for on b oard
SATA connections.
GND
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PSU SMBus
ALERT
IPMB_SDA
(P SU_ SMB1)
(see p.7, No. 3)
SMBCLK
1
SMBDATA
+3VSB
GND
PSU SMBus monitors the
status of the power supply, fan
and system temperature.
Non Maskable Interrupt
Button Header
(N MI_BT N1)
(see p.7, No. 36)
Intelligent Platform
Management Bus header
(4-pin IPMB1)
(see p.7, No. 44)
Baseboard Management
Controller SMBus Headers
(5-pin BMC_SMB _1)
(see p.7, No. 47)
(5-pin BMC_SMB _2)
(see p.7, No. 46)
(5-pin BMC_SMB _3)
(see p.7, No. 45)
1
CONTROL
GND
No Connect
Power
BMC_SMBCLK
GND
BMC_SMBDATA
GND
IPMB_SCL
BMC_SMB_PRESENT_1_N
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.
ese headers are used for the
SM BUS devices.
ermal Sensor Header
(3-pin TR1)
(see p.7, No. 34)
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.
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2.9 Unit Identication purpose LED/Switch
With the UID button, You are able to locate the server you’re working on from behind
a rack of servers.
Unit Identication
purpose LED/Switch
(UID)
When the UID button on the
front or rear panel is pressed,
the front/rear UID blue LED
indicator will be truned on.
Press the UID button again to
turn o the indicator.
2.10 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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2.11 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide
Dual LAN with Teaming enabled on this motherboard allows two single
connections to act as one single connection for twice the transmission bandwidth,
making data transmission more eective and improving the quality of transmission
of distant images. Fault tolerance on the dual LAN network prevents network
downtime by transferring the work load 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 trac. e Secondary adapter will receive fallback trac 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 soware 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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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
IntelRCSetup For Intel CPU and chipset settings
Server Mgmt To manage the server
Security To set up the security features
Boot
Event Logs For event log con guration
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 congurations for the following items: ACPI Congura-
tion, Configure Super IO Setti ngs, Seria l Por t Console Redirection, CSM Parameters,
Trusted Computing, USB Conguration, System Conguration, Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Set-
tings, H/W Monitor, WHEA Conguration, Easy RAID Installer and Instant Flash.
Setting wrong values in this sec tion may cause the system to malfunction.
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3.3.1 ACPI Conguration
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 (Rea l Time Clock) to power on the system.
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3.3.2 Congure Super IO Settings
Serial Port 1 Conguration
Use this item to congure the onboard serial port 1.
Select and enter the "Serial Port 1 Conguration" 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 Conguration
Use this item to set parameters of SOL.
Select and enter the ""SOL Conguration" 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.
3.3.3 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 congure 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 buers are full, a "stop" signal can be sent to stop the data
ow. Once the buers 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 Aer 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].
Legacy Console Redirection Settings
Legacy Serial Redirection Port
Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages.
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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 congure 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 data loss from buffer overf low. When
sending data, if the receiving buers are full, a "stop" signal can be sent to stop the data
ow. Once the buers 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 [Soware Xon/Xo].
Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
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3.3.4 CSM Parameters
Boot Option Filter
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.
Mezzanine/PCIE3 Slot OpROM
Use this item to select Mezzanine/PCIE3 Slot Storage and Network Option ROM
policy. (is item can't select Video Option ROM policy.)
PCIE5 & PCIE6 Slot OpROM
Use this item to select PCIE5 & PCIE6 Slot Storage and Network Option ROM
Legacy/UEFI policy. (Video Option ROM policy cannot be selected in this item.)
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3.3.5 Trusted Computing
NOTE: Options var y depending on the version of your connected TPM module. Here i s an example of TPM2.0.
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
Use this item to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy.
Endorsement Hierarchy
Use this item to enable or disable Endorsement Hierarchy.
Hash Policy
Select the Hash policy to use. SHA-2 is most secure but might not be suppor ted by all
Operating Systems.
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Device Select
TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices; TPM 2.0 will restrict support to TPM 2.0
devices; Auto will support both with the default set to TPM 2.0 devices. If TPM 2.0 devices
are not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be enumerated.
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3.3.6 USB Conguration
Intel USB3.0 Mode
Use this item to select the mode of operation of Intel USB 3.0 controller. Conguration
options: [Enabled], [Disabled], [Auto] and [Smart Auto]. If [Auto] is selected, all USB ports
work as USB3.0 aer boot to OS. If [Smart Auto] is selected, all USB ports work as USB3.0
aer boot to OS and work as USB2.0 in deep sleep stages.
Legacy USB 3.0 Support
Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB devices. e default value is
[Enabled].
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3.3.7 System Conguration
Primary Graphics Adapter
Use this item to select the type and primary VGA in case of multiple video contorllers.
Onboard VGA
Use this to enable or disable the Onboard VGA function. e default value is [Auto].
Onboard LAN1 & LAN2
is allows you to enable or disable both the Onboard LAN 1 & LAN 2 features.
ACS Control
Enable: Programs ACS only to Chipset PCIe Root Ports Bridges
Disable: Programs ACS to all PCIe bridges
Above 4G Decoding
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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SR-IOV Support
If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO
Virtualization Support.
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Restore on AC/Power Loss
is allows you to set the power state aer 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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3.3.8 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings
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. Conguration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].
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3.3.9 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.
Fan Control
If [Auto] is selected, the fan speed will controlled by BMC.
If [Manual] is selected, congure the items below.
CPU1_FAN1
is allows you to set the CPU1 fan1’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
CPU2 _FAN1
is allows you to set the CPU2 fan1’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
REAR _FA N 1
is allows you to set the rear fan 1’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
REAR _FA N 2
is allows you to set the rear fan 2’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
FR NT_FAN 1
is allows you to set the front fan 1’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
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FR NT_FAN 2
is allows you to set the front fan 2’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
FR NT_FAN 3
is allows you to set the front fan 3’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
FR NT_FAN 4
is allows you to set the front fan 4’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
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.
Watch Dog Timer
is allows you to enable or disable the Watch Dog Timer. e default value is [Disabled].
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WHEA Support
Use this item to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture.
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System Error
Use this item to enable or disable System Error feature. When it is set to [Enabled], you can
congure Memory Error and PCIE Error log features.
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3.3.11 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 aer the UEFI update process is completed.
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3.4 IntelRCSetup
In this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: Processor Congu-
ration, CPU Power Management Conguration, QPI Conguration, Memory Congura-
tion, IIO Conguration, PCH Conguration and Ser ver ME Conguration.
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3.4.1 Processor Conguration
Per-Socket Conguration
Change Per-Socket Settings.
CPU Socket 1 Conguration
Active Processor Cores
Enter the number of cores to be enabled. 0 means all cores.
CPU Socket 2 Conguration
Active Processor Cores
Enter the number of cores to be enabled. 0 means all cores.
Intel Hyper Threading Technology
Intel Hyper reading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the
overall performance on threaded soware is improved.
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Intel® Vir tualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor
better utili ze ha rdwar e by i mprovin g ap pl ication c ompatibil ity a nd reli abili ty, and
providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance.
No-Execute Memory Protection
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Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes
of malicious buer overow attacks.
Enable Intel TXT Support
Enable I ntel Tr u sted Ex ecution Tech nolog y config uration. Please disable "E X DF X
Features" when TXT is enabled.
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.
Enable SMX
Use this item to enable Safer Mode Extensions.
PPIN Control
Use this item to unlock and Enable/Disable PPIN Control.
Hardware Prefetcher
Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested
cache line. Enable for better performance.
Adjacent Cache Prefetch
Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested
cache line. Enable for better performance.
DCU Streamer Prefetcher
DCU streamer prefetcher is an L1 data cache prefetcher (MSR 1A4h [2]).
DCU IP Prefetcher
DCU IP prefetcher is an L1 data cache prefetcher (MSR 1A4h [3]).
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3.4.2 CPU Power Management Conguration
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]. Configuration options: [Enabled] a nd [Disabled]. If you insta ll Windows®
VistaTM / 7 / 8 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. is item
will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel(R) 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
Use thi s item to enable or d is able Intel Turbo B oost Technology. Turbo Boost allows
processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic conditions. e defau lt
value is [Enabled].
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Package C State Support
Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving.
CPU C3 State Support
Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption.
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CPU C6 State Support
Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
CPU Thermal Throttling
Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating.
CPU HWPM State Control
CPU HWPM State Control controls conguration sub menu, includes Native and 00B nd
etc.
Enable CPU HWPM
Enable CPU HWPM for CPU for better Energy performance.
Enable CPU Autonomous Cstate
Enable CPU Autonomous Cstate which is CPU converts HALT instruction to MWAIT.
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3.4.3 QPI Conguration
Link Speed Mode
Select the QPI link speed as either the POR speed (Fast) or default speed (Slow).
Link Frequency Select
Allows for selecting the QPI Link Frequency.
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3.4.4 Memory Conguration
DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory modu le(s) inserted and
assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
ECC Support
Use this item to enable or disable DDR ECC Support.
Enable ADR
Use this item to enable the ADR.
Memory Information
Displays memory topology with DIMM population information.
Memory Map
Set memory mapping settings.
Channel Interleaving
Select to congure Channel Interleaving settings.
Rank Interleaving
Select to congure Rank Interleaving settings.
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RAS Mode
Enable or disable R AS modes. E na bl ing Spa ring and M irror ing is not supporte d. If
enabled, Sparing will be selected.
Memory Rank Sparing
Enable or disable Memory Rank Sparing.
Memory Power Savings Mode
Use this item to congure CKE and related Memory Power Savings Features.
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3.4.5 IIO Conguration
PCIE3 Link Width
is allows you to select PCIE 3 Link Width. e default value is [Auto].
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is allows you to select PCIE 3 Link Speed. e default value is [Auto].
PCIE5 & PCIE6 Link Width
is allows you to select PCIE 3 Link Width. e default value is [Auto]..
PCIE5 Link Speed
is allows you to select PCIE 5 Link Speed. e default value is [Auto].
PCIE6 Link Speed
is allows you to select PCIE 6 Link Speed. e default value is [Auto].
PCI-E ASPM Support
is option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices.
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3.4.6 PCH Conguration
PCH sSATA Conguration
sSATA devices and settings
sSATA Controller
Use this item to enable or disable SATA Controller.
sSATA Mode Selection
Identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Press
<Ctrl+I> to enter RAID ROM during UEFI POST process.
sSATA AHCI LPM
Use this item to enable or disable Link Power Management.
sSATA Aggressive Link Power Mgmt
Use this item to enable or disable SALP.
sSATA Port 0 / 1 / 2 / 3
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Hot Plug
Designates this port as Hot Plugglable.
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External SATA
External SATA conguration.
Spin Up Device
If enabled for any of ports, Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which
have this option enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot.
sSATA Rx Setting
Adjust sSATA DTLE DATA Values (0-15).
sSATA Device Type
Identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
PCH SATA Conguration
SATA devices and settings
SATA Controller
Use this item to enable or disable SATA Controller.
SATA Mode Selection
Identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Press
<Ctrl+I> to enter RAID ROM during UEFI POST process.
SATA AHCI LPM
Use this item to enable or disable Link Power Management.
Support Aggressive Link Power Mgmt
Use this item to enable or disable SALP.
SATA Port 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Hot Plug
Designates this port as Hot Plugglable.
External SATA
External SATA conguration.
Spin Up Device
If enabled for any of ports, Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which
have this option enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot.
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SATA Rx Setting
Adjust SATA DTLE DATA Values (0-15).
SATA Device Type
Identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
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3.4.7 Server ME Conguration
Spread Spectrum
Use this item to select spread specturm mode.
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3.5 Server Mgmt
Wait For BMC
Wait For BMC response for specied 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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3.5.1 System Event Log
SEL Components
Change this to enable ro disable all features of System Event Logging during boot.
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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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3.5.2 BMC Network Conguration
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 eect aer the system reboots. e default
value is [No].
Conguration Address Source
Select to congure BMC network parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC).
Conguration options: [Static] and [DHCP].
Static: Manually enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address in the BIOS for
BMC LAN channel conguration.
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 Conguration 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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3.6 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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3.7 Boot Screen
In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to congure 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
indenite waiting.
Bootup Num-Lock
If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function aer
boot-up.
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]. Conguration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. e default value is [Enabled].
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3.8 Event Logs
Change Smbios Event Log Settings
is allows you to congure the Smbios Event Log Settings.
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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)
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.
All values changed here do not take eect until computer is restar ted.
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3.9 Exit Screen
Save Changes and Exit
When you select this option, the following message “Save conguration 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.
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 sowares that the motherboard supports. Click
on a specic 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. Conrm 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. Conrm 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 R-DIMMs.
3. If you have installed more than one DIMM modules, they should be identical with the
same brand, speed, size and chip-type.
4. Try inserting dierent DIMM modules into dierent 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 congurations...
1. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new batter y if it
does not.
2. Conrm 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 conguration.
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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5. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1.
6. Aer the installation completes, click Close.
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