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USER MANUAL Rack EP2C612D8HM ASROCK

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Server/Workstation

Motherboard

EP2C612D8HM

User Manual

English

Industry Standard, Flexible Architecture

Version 1.0

Published October 2016

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This 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

The 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 www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate"

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specifications 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 12

Chapter 2 Installation 13

2.1 Screw Holes 13
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 13
2.3 Installing the CPU 14
2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 18
2.6 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) 21
2.7 Jumper Setup 22
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 24
2.9 Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch 29
2.10 Driver Installation Guide 29

Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 30

3.1 Introduction 30
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 30
3.1.2 Navigation Keys 31

3.2 Main Screen 32
3.3 Advanced Screen 33
3.3.1 ACPI Configuration 34
3.3.2 Configure Super IO Settings 35
3.3.3 Serial Port Console Redirection 36
3.3.4 CSM Configuration 39
3.3.5 Trusted Computing 41
3.3.6 USB Configuration 43
3.3.7 System Configuration 44
3.3.8 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings 45
3.3.9 H/W Monitor 46
3.3.10 WHEA Configuration 48
3.3.11 Easy RAID Installer 50
3.3.12 Instant Flash 51
3.4 IntelRCSetup 52
3.4.1 Processor Configuration 53
3.4.2 CPU Power Management Configuration 55
3.4.3 QPI Configuration 57
3.4.4 Memory Configuration 58
3.4.5 IIO Configuration 60
3.4.6 PCH Configuration 62
3.4.7 Server ME Configuration 65
3.5 Server Mgmt 66
3.5.1 System Event Log 67

3.5.2 BMC Network Configuration 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

Appendix Mezzanine Card Support List 83

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock Rack EP2C612D8HM 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 configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock Rack website without further notice. You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock Rack website as well. ASRock Rack's Website: www.ASRockRack.com

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

1.1 Package Contents

• ASRock Rack EP2C612D8HM Motherboard
(Half Form Factor: 18.6-in x 6.5-in, 47.2 cm x 16.5 cm)
- Support CD
- User Manual

If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your authorized dealer.

1.2 Specifications

EP2C612D8HM

MB Physical Status
Form Factor Half Width
Dimension 18.6" x 6.5" (47.2 cm x 16.5 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*Please use a narrow type CPU Cooler
Chipset Intel® C612
System Memory
Capacity 8 DIMM	slots
Type - Quad Channel memory technology	- Support DDR4 2400*/2133/1866/1600 RDIMM and LRDIMM*Only E5-2600 V4 CPUs support DDR4 2400.
Voltage 1.2V
DIMM Sizes RDIMM: 32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GBLRDIMM: 64GB, 32GB
Expansion Slot
PCIe 3.0 x 16 2 slots
PCIe 3.0 x 8 2 slots
Storage
SATA Controller	Intel® C612 : 10 x SATA3 (8 from 2x mini SAS HD connector), support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Ethernet
Interface N/A
LAN	1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port
Management
BMC Controller	ASPEED AST2400
IPMI Dedicated GLAN	1 x Realtek RTL8211E for dedicated management GLAN
Features	- Watch Dog- NMI
Graphics
Controller	ASPEED AST2400
VRAM DDR3 16MB
Rear Panel I/O
VGA Port	1 x D-Sub
USB 3.0 Port	2
LAN Port	1 (IPMI) Lan port (RJ45)LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
Internal Connector
Auxiliary Panel Header	1 (includes chassis intrusion, location button & LED, front LAN LED)
TPM Header 1
IPMB Header 1
Fan Header 2x CPU Fans
USB 3.0 Header 1	(supports 2 USB 3.0 Ports)
Type A USB 3.0 Port	1
Front Panel 1
Mezzanine 1 (x8	Mezzanine card to support 2 x 10G Ethernet (copper or optics) Ports
System BIOS
BIOS Type 128Mb	AMI UEFI Legal BIOS
BIOS Features - Plug and Play (PnP)- ACPI 2.0 Compliance Wake Up Events- SMBIOS 2.8 Support- ASRock Rack Instant Flash
Hardware Monitor
Temperature - CPU Temperature Sensing- System Temperature Sensing
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
Voltage	Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM, 1.05V_PCH, +BAT, 3VSB, 5VSB
Support OS
OS	Microsoft® Windows®- Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64 bit)- Server 2012 (64 bit)- Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)Linux®- CentOS 6.6 (32 / 64 bit) / 7.0 (64 bit)(only supports AHCI mode)- SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11 SP3 (32 / 64 bit) / 12 (64 bit)- FreeBSD 10.1 (32 / 64 bit)- Fedora Core 22 (64 bit)- Ubuntu 14.04/14.10 (64 bit)- RedHat Enterprise Linux Server 6.6 (32 / 64 bit) / 7.0 (64 bit)
	Virtual- VMWare ESXi 5.5/ ESXi 6.0**Due to no embedded LAN devices on this motherboard for the VMWare installation, please use either the ASRock Rack OCP-series LAN Mezzanine cards or standard PCIe LAN cards for this OS installation.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

This motherboard supports Wake from on Board LAN. To use this function, please make sure that the "Wake on Magic Packet from power off state" is enabled in Device Manager >Intel® Ethernet Connection >Power Management. And the "PCI Devices Power On" is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY >Advanced >ACPI Configuration. After that, onboard LAN1&2 can wake up S5 under OS.

If you install Intel ^® LAN utility or Marvell SATA utility, this motherboard may fail Windows ^® Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) certification tests. If you install the drivers only, it will pass the WHQL tests.

1.3 Unique Features

ASRock Rack Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows. With this utility, you can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Rack Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

1.4 Motherboard Layout

PCIE4 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB1 MEEZZ-1 PCIE2 27 SATA A 5.3 SATA J D0R4. G1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) D0R4. A1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) D0R4. B1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) D0R4. G1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) D0R4. H1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) D0R4. G1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) D0R4. G1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) D0R4. G1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) D0R4. G1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) D0R4. G1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) CPU_2 EP2C612D8HM CPU_1 ASRock Rock Intel C612 CONY userJ PCE3 RDH D0R4. F1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) D0R4. G1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) D0R4. G1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) D0R4. G1 (64 bit, 28s-pin module, blue) USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5 USB3-5

No. Description
1 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 2 PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) 3 Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB1) 4 Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN2) 5 BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) 6 Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 7 PCI Express 3.0 x8 Slot (PCIE1, White) 8 PMBus Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_CLK1) 9 PMBus Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_DAT1) 10 PMBus Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_ALT1) 11 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4) 12 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_5) 13 CPU 1 Fan Connector (CPU1_FAN1) 14 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Blue) 15 LGA 2011 CPU Socket R3 (Narrow ILM) (CPU_1) 16 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_C1, DDR4_D1, Blue) 17 CPU PECI Mode Jumper (PECI_SEL1) 18 LGA 2011 CPU Socket R3 (Narrow ILM) (CPU_2) 19 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_E1, DDR4_F1, Blue) 20 Interposer Board Connector (CON21) 21 CPU 2 Fan Connector (CPU2_FAN1) 22 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_G1, DDR4_H1, Blue) 23 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, White) 24 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1, Blue) 25 Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1) 26 TPM Header (TPM1) 27 SATA3 Connector (SATA_5) 28 Mini SAS HD Connector (SATA_0_3) 29 SATA3 Connector (SATA_4) 30 Mezzanine Card Slot (MEZZ_1) 31 Front LAN LED Connector (FRONT_LED_LAN34) 32 ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) 33 Descriptor Security Override Jumper (J100) 34 Chassis ID2 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID2_1)

No. Description

35 Chassis ID1 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID1_1)
36 Chassis ID0 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID0_1)
37 Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1)
38 Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1)

*For DIMM installation and configuration instructions, please see p.19 (Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)) for more details.

1.5 Onboard LED Indicators

PCIE4 port oil D0R4_GT (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) D0R4_H1 (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) D0R4_GT (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) D0R4_H1 (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) CPICE3 port oil D0R4_GT (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) D0R4_H1 (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) CPICE2 port oil D0R4_A1 (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) D0R4_B1 (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) D0R4_B1 (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) D0R4_B1 (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) CPICE1 port oil D0R4_F1 (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) D0R4_F1 (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) CPICE3 port oil D0R4_C1 (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) D0R4_C1 (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) CPICE3 port oil D0R4_DT (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) CPICE3 port oil D0R4_E1 (64 bit, 285-pin module, blue) CPICE3 port oil CPICE3 port oil EP2C612D8HM ASRock Rock Intel C612 BMC ROM IPMI LANT CON1 BIOS ROM VGA1 USB 3.0 T-USB2 B: USB1 SATA 0.3 SATA 5 SATA 4 USB 3.0 T-USB2 B: USB1 PCIE3 port oil

No. Item Status Description

1 FAN_LED4 Amber Rear_FAN2 failed
2 BMC_LED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED
3 FAN_LED1 Amber CPU1_FAN1 failed
4 FAN_LED2 Amber CPU2_FAN1 failed
5 FAN_LED3 Amber Rear_FAN1 failed

1.6 I/O Panel

Diagram showing five labeled electronic device ports: two VGA connectors, a USB port, and a server with two ports.

No. Description No. Description

1 VGA Port (VGA1) 4 UID Switch (UID)
2 Serial Port (CON1) 5 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2)
3 LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN1)*

LAN Port LED Indications

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

LED indications.

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port

Dedicated IPMI LAN Port LED Indications

Activity / Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status Description
Off	No Link	Off	10M bps connection or no link
Blinking Yellow	Data Activity	Yellow	100M bps connection
On	Link	Green	1Gbps connection

1.7 Block Diagram

graph TD
    A["Intel PCH C612"] -->|SPI Flash SIBS| B["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI LOG NCT573D| C["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI SQL PORT 2| D["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 45A 5A 1| E["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| F["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| G["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| H["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| I["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| J["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| K["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| L["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| M["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| N["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| O["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| P["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| Q["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| R["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| S["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| T["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| U["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| V["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| W["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| X["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| Y["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| Z["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AA["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AB["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AC["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AD["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AE["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AF["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AG["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AH["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AI["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AJ["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AK["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AL["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AM["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AN["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AO["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AP["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AQ["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AR["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AS["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AT["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AU["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AV["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AW["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AX["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AY["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| AZ["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BA["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BB["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BC["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BD["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BE["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BF["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BG["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BH["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BI["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BJ["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BK["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BL["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BM["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BN["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BO["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BP["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BQ["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BR["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BS["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BT["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BU["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BV["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BW["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BX["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BY["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| BZ["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| CA["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| CB["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| CC["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| CD["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| CE["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| CF["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| CG["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| CH["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| CI["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| CJ["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0| CK["PCIe 3 X16 Slot (x8)"]
    A -->|SPI DATA 0|
CA["PCIe"] & CX["Xeon processor"]
    CX["Xeon processor"]
    CX["Xeon processor"]
    CX["Xeon processor"]
    CX["Xeon processor"]
    CX["Xeon processor"]
    CX["Xeon processor"]
    CX["Xeon processor"]
    CX["Xeon processor"]
    CX["Xeon processor"]

Chapter 2 Installation

This is a half form factor (18.6" x 6.5", 47.2 cm x 16.5 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

EP2C612 Series are dual socket motherboards that support Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 & v3 series processors. Please install a primary processor (Bootstrap Processor) into “CPU_1” socket and then install a non-Primary Processor (Application Processors) into “CPU_2” socket. *For a single CPU, please install it into “CPU1” socket (framed by a square).

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages 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 install 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 components.
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 off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

2.3 Installing the CPU

1. Before you insert the 2011-3-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

CAUTION:

Please note that C612 platform is only compatible with the LGA 2011-3 socket, which is incompatible with the LGA 2011 socket

Socket Type: Narrow ILM Socket

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3D diagram of a mechanical component with labeled arrows A and B indicating directional movement (no text or symbols beyond labels)

2

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3

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with labeled parts A and B, showing internal structure and mounting points (no text or symbols beyond labels)

4

Technical diagram of a computer processor's internal structure showing mounting bracket and base plate (no text or symbols)

5

Technical diagram of a mechanical component with highlighted internal structure and yellow motion arrows (no text or symbols)

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Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with labeled points A and B, showing internal structure and mounting brackets (no text or symbols beyond labels)

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Technical diagram of a mechanical component with labeled parts A and B, showing internal structure and mounting points (no text or symbols beyond labels)

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Technical illustration of a mechanical component with an arrow indicating a transformation or assembly (no text or symbols present)

2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with a pipette inserted into a component (no text or symbols)

CPU fan for narrow ILM socket *Support an active or passive heatsink

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology.

Capacity CPU1 CPU2

256GB/

512GB

DDR4_A1, B1, C1, D1 DDR4_E1, F1, G1, H1

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
2. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
3. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed.
4. Some DDR4 1GB double-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work on this motherboard. It is not recommended to install them on this motherboard.

1

Technical line drawing of a mechanical support structure with directional arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

2

Illustration of hands assembling a mechanical component with a highlighted section (no text or symbols)

3

Isometric line drawing of a rectangular electronic component with multiple square slots and directional arrows indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

The DIMM only fits 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.

Recommended Memory Configurations

Recommended Memory Configurations

If you install only one CPU (CPU1) on the motherboard, make sure to install DIMMs into DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1, DDR4_C1, or DDR4_D1 slot(s).

1 CPU Configuration

CPU1
A1 B1 C1 D1
1 DIMM	#
2 DIMMS	# #
4 DIMMS	# # # #

*The # symbol indicates the slot is populated.

2 CPU Configuration

CPU1 CPU2
	A1	B1	C1	D1	E1	F1	G1	H1
1 DIMM	#
2 DIMMS	#				#
4 DIMMS	# # # #
8 DIMMS	# # # # # # # #

2.6 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot)

There are 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.

PCIE slot:

PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU2) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards. PCIE3 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. PCIE4 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, from CPU2) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.

Slot Generation Mechanical Electrical Source

PCIE 1 3.0 x8 x8 CPU1

PCIE 2 3.0 x8 x8 CPU2

PCIE 3 3.0 x16 x16 CPU1

PCIE 4 3.0 x16 x16 CPU2

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off 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 firmly 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.

2.7 Jumper Setup

The 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". The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are "Short"

when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

Short

Open

ME Recovery Jumper(3-pin ME_RECOVERY1)(see p.6, No. 32)	1_2Normal Mode (Default)	2_3ME Recovery Mode
Descriptor Security Over-ride Jumper(3-pin J100)(see p.6, No. 33)	1_2Descriptor Security Over-ride	2_3Not Override (Default)
CPU PECI Mode Jumper(3-pin PECI_SEL1)(see p.6, No. 17)	1_2CPU PECI connect to PCH	2_3CPU PECI connect to BMC(Default)

PMBUS Mode Jumper (3-pin PMBUS_SEL_ALT1)

(see p.6, No. 10)

(3-pin PMBUS_SEL_DAT1)

(see p.6, No. 9)

(3-pin PMBUS_SEL_CLK1)

(see p.6, No. 8)

PMBus loads the data via BMC chip (Default)

PMBus loads the data via PCH chip

Chassis ID0 Jumper

(3-pin CHASSIS_ID0_1)

(see p.6, No. 36)

Chassis ID1 Jumper

(3-pin CHASSIS_ID1_1)

(see p.6, No. 35)

Chassis ID2 Jumper

(3-pin CHASSIS_ID2_1)

(see p.6, No. 34)

Single mother board indication (default)

For 2U2N system

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

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

System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No. 1)

1 HDLED+ HDLED- GND GND PLED+ PLED- PWRBTN# GNDRESET#

Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments. Particularly note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):

Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

Auxiliary Panel Header (18-pin AUX PANEL_1) (see p.6, No. 25)

+5VSB CASEOPEN GND LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1- LOCATORBTN# GND System Fault LED- System Fault LED+ SMB_Alert SMB_CLK GND SMB_DATA +3VSB LAN1_LINK LED_PWR LED_PWR LAN2_LINK

This header supports multiple functions on the front panel, including the front panel SMB, internet status indicator and chassis intrusion pin.

A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-1 pin FPSMB) This header allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) equipment. It can be used for communication between peripheral equipment in the system, which has slower transmission rates, and power management equipment.

B. Internet status indicator (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These two 2-pin headers allow you to use the Gigabit internet indicator cable to connect to the LAN status indicator. When this indicator flickers, it means that the internet is properly connected.

C. Chassis intrusion pin (2-pin CHASSIS) This header is provided for host computer chassis with chassis intrusion detection designs. In addition, it must also work with external detection equipment, such as a chassis intrusion detection sensor or a microswitch. When this function is activated, if any chassis component movement occurs, the sensor will immediately detect it and send a signal to this header, and the system will then record this chassis intrusion event. The default setting is set to the CASEOPEN and GND pin; this function is off.

D. Locator LED (4-pin LOCATOR) This header is for the locator switch and LED on the front panel.

E. System Fault LED (2-pin LOCATOR) This header is for the Fault LED on the system.

Serial ATA3 Connectors

(SATA_4)

(see p.6, No. 29)

(SATA_5)

(see p.6, No. 27)

These two Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA3 interface allows up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Mini SAS HD Connector

(SATA_0_3)

(see p.6, No. 28)

SATA_0_3

This Mini SAS HD connector supports SAS/SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SAS3/SATA3 interface allows up to 12.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. For connecting SAS HDDs, please contact SAS data cable dealers.

USB 3.0 Connector

(USB3_5)

(see p.6, No. 12)

USB 3.0 Header

(19-pin USB3_3_4)

(see p.6, No. 11)

VbusVbus IntA_P3_SSRX- IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P2_SSRX+ GND GND IntA_P3_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX+ GND GND IntA_P3_D- IntA_P2_D- IntA_P2_D+ ID 1

Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. This USB 3.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports.

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER1)

(see p.6, No. 6)

DUMMY SPEAKER

+5V
DUMMY

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

CPU Fan Connectors

(4-pin CPU1_FAN1)

(see p.6, No. 13)

(4-pin CPU2_FAN1)

(see p.6, No. 21)

GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

This motherboard provides two 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connectors. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED + 1 2V GND

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

Rear Fan Connectors (4-pin REAR_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 38) (4-pin REAR_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 4)

1 2 3 4 GND FAN_VOLTAGE FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND

Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin. All fans support Fan Control.

TPM Header (17-pin TPM1) (see p.6, No. 26)

PCICLK FRAME PCIRST # LAD3 +3V LAD0 +3VSB GND GND SMB_CLK_MAIN SMB_DATA_MAIN LAD2 LAD1 GND S_PWRDWN# SERIRQ # GND

This connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) (see p.6, No. 2)

PSU SMBus monitors the status of the power supply, fan and system temperature.

Non Maskable Interrupt Button Header (NMI_BTN1) (see p.6, No. 37)

Please connect a NMI device to this header.

Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (4-pin IPMB1) (see p.6, No. 3)

GND No connect IPMB_SDA IPMB_SCL

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.

Baseboard Management Controller SMBus Header (5-pin BMC_SMB_1) (see p.6, No. 5)

BMC_SMBDATA GND BMC_SMBCCLK Power BMC_SMSPRESENT_1_N 1

This header is used for the SM BUS devices.

Front Lan LED Connector (FRONT_LED_LAN34) (see p.6, No. 31)

This 4-pin connector is used for the front LAN status indicator.

2.9 Unit Identification 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 Identification 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 tuned on. Press the UID button again to turn off the indicator.

2.10 Driver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, 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. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility

3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The 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 or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY; otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar

The 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	To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System
Event Logs For event log configuration
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 to get into the sub screen.

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 left or right to select Screens ↑ / Moves cursor up or down to select items + / - To change option for the selected items Switch to next function To bring up the selected screen Go to the previous page Go to the next page Go to the top of the screen Go to the bottom of the screen To display the General Help Screen Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Load optimal default values for all the settings Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Print screen Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.2 Main Screen

Once you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. The Main screen provides system overview information and allows you to set the system time and date.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced IntelRCSetup Server Mgt Security Boot Event Logs Exit UEFI Version : EP2C612DBHM P1.00 BMC Version : 7.3.0 Processor Type : Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU ES-2695 V3 @ 2.30GHz Processor Speed : 2300MHz Microcode Update : 306F2/23 Cache Size : 36128KB Total Memory : 16384MB(DOR4-2133) System Date [Thu 10/22/2015] System Time [16:58:48] Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Date elements. ↔: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Charge Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F3: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.16.1243. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

3.3 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: ACPI Configuration, Configure Super IO Settings, Serial Port Console Redirection, CSM Parameters, Trusted Computing, USB Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings, H/W Monitor, WHEA Configuration and Instant Flash.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced IntelRCSetup Server Rgmt Security Boot Event Logs Exit ▶ ACFI Configuration ▶ Configure Super 10 Settings ▶ Serial Port Console Redirection ▶ CSM parameters ▶ Trusted Computing ▶ USB Configuration ▶ System Configuration ▶ Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings ▶ H/W Monitor ▶ MHEA Configuration ▶ Easy RAID Installer UEFI Update Utility ▶ Instant Flash Configure ACFI Settings ++: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

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

3.3.1 ACPI Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCIE Devices Power On [Disabled] Ring-In Power On [Disabled] RTC Alarm Power On [By OS] Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN. ←: Select Screen ↑4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Charge Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.16.1243. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

PCIE Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCIE devices to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

Ring-In Power On

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

RTC Alarm Power On

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

3.3.2 Configure Super IO Settings

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Super 10 Configuration Super 10 Chip AST2400 ▶ Serial Port 1 Configuration ▶ SQL Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COM1) ▶: Select Screen ▶: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.16.1243. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Use this item to configure the onboard serial port 1.

Select and enter the "Serial Port 1 Configuration" 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 Configuration

Use this item to set parameters of SOL.

Select and enter the "SOL Configuration" and you will see the followings:

SOL

Use this item to enable or disable the SOL port.

SOL Port Address

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

3.3.3 Serial Port Console Redirection

Optio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced COM1 Console Redirection [Disabled] ► Console Redirection Settings SOL Console Redirection [Disabled] ► Console Redirection Settings Legacy Console Redirection ► Legacy Console Redirection Settings Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Enabled] ► Console Redirection Settings Console Redirection Enable or Disable. ++: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

COM1 / SOL

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 configure 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

VT100 ASCII character set

VT100+ Extended VT100 that supports color and function keys

VT-UTF8 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 serial port 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. The options include [9600] , [19200] , [57600] , [115200] and [38400] .

Data Bits

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

Parity

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

Stop Bits

The item indicates the end of a serial data packet. The standard setting is [1] Stop Bit. Select [2] Stop Bits for slower devices.

Flow Control

Use this item to set the flow control to prevent data loss from buffer over low. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a "stop" signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a "start" signal can be sent to restart the flow. Hardware flow uses two wires to send start/stop signals. The 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 After BIOS POST

If the [BootLoader] 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. The default value is [Always Enabled].

Legacy Console Redirection

Legacy Serial Redirection Port

Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages.

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

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

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

VT100 ASCII character set

VT100+ 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 serial port 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. The options include [9600] , [19200] , [57600] and [115200] .

Flow Control

Use this item to set the flow control to prevent data loss from buffer overf low. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a "stop" signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a "start" signal can be sent to restart the flow. Hardware flow uses two wires to send start/stop signals. The options include [None], [Hardware RTS/CTS], and [Software Xon/Xoff].

Data Bits

Parity

Stop Bits

3.3.4 CSM Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Blot option filter [UEFI and Legacy] Launch Storage OpROM policy [Legacy only] PCIE1 Slot OpROM [Legacy] PCIE2 Slot OpROM [Legacy] PCIE3 Slot OpROM [Legacy] PCIE4 Slot OpROM [Legacy] Mezzanine Card [Legacy] This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority +: Select Screen +: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.16.1243. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

Boot Option Filter

This 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.

PCIE1 Slot OpROM

Use this option to select PCIE1 Option ROM policy.

PCIE2 Slot OpROM

Use this option to select PCIE2 Option ROM policy.

PCIE3 Slot OpROM

Use this option to select PCIE3 Option ROM policy.

PCIE4 Slot OpROM

Use this option to select PCIE4 Option ROM policy.

Mezzanine Card Slot

Use this option to select Mezzanine Card Slot Option ROM policy. (Video Option ROM policy cannot be selected in this item.)

3.3.5 Trusted Computing

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced TPM20 Device Found TPM State [Enabled] Pending operation [None] Platform Hierarchy [Enabled] Storage Hierarchy [Enabled] Endorsement Hierarchy [Enabled] HashPolicy [Sha-1] TPM 20 InterfaceType[TIS] Device Select [Auto] Enable/Disable Security Device. NOTE: Your Computer will reboot during restart in order to change State of the Device. +:-: Select Screen +:-: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit ++: Select Screen +:-: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

NOTE: Options vary depending on the version of your connected TPM module. Here is 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 supported by all Operating Systems.

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.

3.3.6 USB Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel USB3.0 Mode [Smart Auto] Legacy USB 3.0 Support [Enabled] Mode of operation of Intel USB3.0 controller. +: Select Screen +: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.16.1243. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

Intel USB3.0 Mode

Use this item to select the mode of operation of Intel USB 3.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled], [Disabled], [Auto] and [Smart Auto]. If [Auto] is selected, all USB ports work as USB3.0 after boot to OS. If [Smart Auto] is selected, all USB ports work as USB3.0 after 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. The default value is [Enabled].

3.3.7 System Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express] Onboard VGA [Auto] ACS Control [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Auto] SR-IOV Support [Disabled] Restore on AC/Power Loss [Last State] Select the type of primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers. +: Select Screen +: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

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. The default value is [Auto].

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).

SR-IOV Support

If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off 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.

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

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T [Disabled] S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability. +: Select Screen +: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults. F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.16.1243. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

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. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].

3.3.9 H/W Monitor

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced +5V : +5.13 V +8.3V : +8.44 V +12V : +12.1 V CPU1_FAN1 : 3500 RPM CPU2_FAN1 : N/A REAR_FAN1 : N/A REAR_FAN2 : N/A MB Temp : 29.0 °C Card Side Temp : 35.0 °C CPU1 Temp : 49.0 °C CPU2 Temp : N/A PCH Thermal : 41.0 °C Mezz Card Temp : N/A DDR4_A Temp : 36.0 °C DDR4_B Temp : N/A DDR4_C Temp : N/A DDR4_D Temp : N/A DDR4_E Temp : N/A DDR4_F Temp : N/A DDR4_G Temp : N/A DDR4_H Temp : N/A Fan Control [Auto] Hatch Dog Timer [Disabled] Hatch Dog Timer ↔: Select Screen ↑: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

Fan Control

If [Auto] is selected, the fan speed will controlled by BMC.

If [Manual] is selected, configure the items below.

CPU1\_FAN1

This allows you to set the CPU1 fan1's speed. The default value is [Smart Fan].

CPU2\_FAN1

This allows you to set the CPU2 fan1's speed. The default value is [Smart Fan].

REAR\_FAN1

This allows you to set the rear fan 1's speed. The default value is [Smart Fan].

REAR\_FAN2

This allows you to set the rear fan 2's speed. The default value is [Smart Fan].

Smart Fan Control

This allows you to set the Smart fan's level speed.

Smart Fan Duty Control

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

This allows you to set duty cycle for each stage.

Smart Fan Temp Control

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

This allows you to set temperature for each stage.

Watch Dog Timer

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

3.3.10 WHEA Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WHERE Support [Enabled] System Error [Enabled] S/W Error Injection Support [Enabled] Memory Error [Enabled] Correctable Error Threshold 255 PCIE Error [Enabled] Corrected Error Enable [Enabled] Uncorrected Error Enable [Enabled] Fatal Error Enable [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. ++: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

WHEA Support

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

System Error

Use this item to enable or disable System Error feature. When it is set to [Enabled], you can configure Memory Error and PCIE Error log features.

S/W Error Injection Support

When Enabled S/W Error Injection is supported by unlocking MSR 0x790

Memory Error

Memory enabling and logging setup option.

Correctable Error Threshold

Correctable Error Threshold (1 - 32767) used for sparing, tagging, and leaky bucket.

PCIE Error

PCIE enabling and logging setup option.

Corrected Error Enable

Use this item to enable or disable PCIe Correctable errors.

Uncorrected Error Enable

Use this item to enable or disable PCIe Uncorrectable errors.

Fatal Error Enable

Use this item to enable or disable PCIe Fatal errors.

3.3.11 Easy RAID Installer

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced IntelRCSetup Server Mgmt Security Boot Event Logs Exit ACPI Configuration Configure Super IO Settings Serial Port Console Redirection CSM parameters Trusted Computing USB Configuration System Configuration Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings H/W Monitor HHEA Configuration Easy RAID Installer UEFI Update Utility Instant Flash +: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the driver please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.

3.3.12 Instant Flash

Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows ^® . Just save the new UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the UEFI files and their respective information. Select the proper UEFI file to update your UEFI, and reboot your system after the UEFI update process is completed.

3.4 IntelRCSetup

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: Processor Configuration, CPU Power Management Configuration, QPI Configuration, Memory Configuration, IIO Configuration, PCH Configuration and Server ME Configuration.

Optio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced IntelRCSetup Server Mgmt Security Boot Event Logs Exit RG Revision 03.00.00 ► Processor Configuration ► CPU Power Management Configuration ► QPI Configuration ► Memory Configuration ► IID Configuration ► PCH Configuration ► Server ME Configuration Setup Warning: Setting Items on this Screen to Incorrect values may cause system to malfunction! Displays and provides option to change the Processor Settings +: Select Screen +: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249, Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

3.4.1 Processor Configuration

Optio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. IntelRCSetup Processor ID D00406F1* N/A Processor Frequency 2.200GHz N/A Processor Max Ratio 22 | 00 Processor Min Ratio 12 | 00 Microcode Revision 0B000014 N/A L1 Cache RAM 768KB N/A L2 Cache RAM 3072KB N/A L3 Cache RAM 30720KB N/A Processor 1 Version Intel(R) Keon(R) CPU ES -2650 v4@ 2.20GHz Processor 2 Version Not Present Per-Socket Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology [Enable] VT-d [Enable] No-Execute Memory Protection [Enable] Enable Intel TXT Support [Disable] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enable] Enable SMX [Disable] PPIN Control [Unlock/Enable] Hardware Prefetcher [Enable] Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enable] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enable] DCU IP Prefetcher [Enable] DCU IP prefetcher is an L1 data cache prefetcher (MSR 1A4h [3]). ◆: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

Per-Socket Configuration

Change Per-Socket Settings.

CPU Socket 1 Configuration

Active Processor Cores

Enter the number of cores to be enabled. 0 means all cores.

CPU Socket 2 Configuration

Active Processor Cores

Enter the number of cores to be enabled. 0 means all cores.

Intel Hyper Threading Technology

Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved.

VT-d

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance.

No-Execute Memory Protection

Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks.

Enable Intel TXT Support

Enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology configuration. Please disable "EX DFX Features" when TXT is enabled.

Intel Virtualization Technology

Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating 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 data and code for the processor. 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]).

3.4.2 CPU Power Management Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. IntelRCSetup CPU Power Management Configuration Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enable] Intel Turbo Boost Technology [Enable] Package C State Support [C6(Retention) state] CPU C3 State Support [Disable] CPU C6 State Support [Enable] CPU Thermal Throttling [Enabled] CPU HWPM State Control Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation. ↔: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

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. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® Vista™ / 7 / 8 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This 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 lead to system stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies. Please set this item to [Disabled] if above issues occur.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Technology. Turbo Boost allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. The default value is [Enabled].

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.

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 configuration 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.

3.4.3 QPI Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. IntelRCSetup QPI Configuration Link Speed Mode [Fast] Link Frequency Select [Auto] Select the QPI Link speed as either the POR speed (Fast) or default speed (Slow) +: Select Screen +: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F3: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249, Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

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.

3.4.4 Memory Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Intel IRC Setup Integrated Memory Controller (IHC) Enforce PDR [Auto] DRAH Frequency [Auto] ECD Support [Auto] Enable ADR [Disabled] ▶ Memory Information ▶ Memory Map RAS Mode [Disable] Memory Rank Sparing [Disabled] Memory Power Savings Mode [Disabled] Enable to enforce FOR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming ↔: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

Enforce POR

Enable to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming.

DRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.

ECC Support

Use this item to enable or disable DDR ECC Support.

MRC Fast Boot

When enabled, portions of memory reference code will be skipped when possible to increase boot speed.

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

Use this item to select Channel Interleaving setting.

Rank Interleaving

Use this item to select Rank Interleaving setting.

RAS Mode

Enable or disable RAS modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported. If enabled, Sparing will be selected.

Memory Rank Sparing

Enable or disable Memory Rank Sparing.

Memory Power Saving Mode

Use this item to configure CKE and related Memory Power Savings Features.

3.4.5 IIO Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. IntelRCSetup ITO Configuration Configuration PCIe port Link Width PCIE1 Link Width [x8] PCIE1 Link Speed [Auto] PCIE2 Link Width [x8] PCIE2 Link Speed [Auto] PCIE3 Link Width [x16] PCIE3 Link Speed [Auto] PCIE4 Link Width [x16] PCIE4 Link Speed [Auto] PCI Express Global Options PCI-E AGPM Support (Global) [L1 Only] PCI-Select Screen Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: OIscard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.16.1243. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

PCIE 1 Link Width

This allows you to select PCIE 1 port Link Width. The default value is [Auto].

PCIE 1 Link Speed

This allows you to select PCIE 1 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto].

PCIE 2 Link Width

This allows you to select PCIE 2 port Link Width. The default value is [Auto].

PCIE 2 Link Speed

This allows you to select PCIE 2 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto].

PCIE 3 Link Width

This allows you to select PCIE 3 port Link Width. The default value is [Auto].

PCIE 3 Link Speed

This allows you to select PCIE 3 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto].

PCIE 4 Link Width

This allows you to select PCIE 4 port Link Width. The default value is [Auto].

PCIE 4 Link Speed

This allows you to select PCIE 4 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto].

PCI-E ASPM Support

This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices.

3.4.6 PCH Configuration

Optio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. IntelRCSetup PCH SSATA Configuration SSATA Controller [Enabled] SSATA Mode Selection [AHCI] SSATA AHCI LPM [Enabled] SSATA Aggressive Link Power Mgmt [Enabled] SSATA_0 [Not Installed] Hot Plug [Enabled] External SATA [Disabled] Spin Up Device [Disabled] SSATA Rx Setting 5 ssATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] ssATA_1 [Not Installed] Hot Plug [Enabled] External SATA [Disabled] Spin Up Device [Disabled] ssATA Rx Setting 5 ssATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] ssATA_2 [Not Installed] Hot Plug [Enabled] External SATA [Disabled] Spin Up Device [Disabled] ssATA Rx Setting 5 ssATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] Enable or Disable SATA Controller **: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

PCH sSATA Configuration

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 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_0/1/2/3

Hot Plug

Designates this port as Hot Pluggable.

External SATA

External SATA configuration.

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 Configuration

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 to enter RAID ROM during UEFI POST process.

sSATA 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_0/1/2/3/4/5

Hot Plug

Designates this port as Hot Pluggable.

External SATA

External SATA configuration.

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.

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.

3.4.7 Server ME Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. IntelRCSetup General ME Configuration Operational Firmware Version 3.1.8.21 HE Firmware Type SPS Current State Operational Spread Spectrum [Disable] Select spread spectrum mode. ←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

Spread Spectrum

Use this item to select spread spectrum mode.

3.5 Server Mgmt

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced IntelRCSetup Server Mail Security Boot Event Logs Exit BMC Self Test Status PASSED Wait For BMC [Enabled] ► System Event Log ► BMC Network Configuration Wait For BMC response for specified 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. ←: Select Screen ↑: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.16.1243. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

Wait For BMC

Wait For BMC response for specified 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.

3.5.1 System Event Log

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Server: Hgmt Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components [Disabled] Erasing Settings Erase SEL [No] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Custom EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes [Both] NOTE: All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Change this to enable or disable all features of System Event Logging during boot. +: Select Screen +: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.16.1243. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

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.

3.5.2 BMC Network Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt BMC Network Configuration Lan Channel (Failover) Manual setting IPMI LAN [No] Configuration address source [DHCP] Station IP address 0.0.0.0 Current subnet mask 0.0.0.0 Current MAC address CO-7C-D1-AA-95-81 Current router IP address 0.0.0.0 When "Manual Setting IPMI LAN Configuration" is set to default "No", the IP address will follow DHCP. If you would like to set it as Static IP, please toggle the settings to "Yes", and the changes for IPMI LAN configuration will take place after rebooting. +: Select Screen #: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F3: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit ++: Select Screen #: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F3: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

Lan Channel (Failover)

Manual Setting IPMI LAN

If [No] is selected, the IP address is assigned by DHCP. If you prefer using a static IP address, toggle to [Yes], and the changes take effect after the system reboots. The default value is [No].

Configuration Address Source

Select to configure BMC network parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC). Configuration options: [Static] and [DHCP].

Static: Manually enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address in the BIOS for BMC LAN channel configuration.

DHCP: IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address are automatically assigned by the network's DHCP server.

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

The default login information for the IPMI web interface is:

Username: admin

Password: admin

JERCK Rack American MyTripend Username: admin Password: ****€ Text Newer! Login Language: English

For more instructions on how to set up remote control environment and use the IPMI management platform, please refer to the IPMI Configuration 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.

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.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced IntelRCSetup Server Mgmt Security Boot Event Logs Exit Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Supervisor Password User 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. +: Select Screen T4: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.16.1243. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

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.

3.7 Boot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced IntelRCSetup Server Msgt Security Boot Event Logs Exit Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [UEFI: Built-in EFI ...] Setup Prompt Timeout 1 Bootup Num-Lock [On] Boot Beep [Disabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display [Enabled] Sets the system boot order +: Select Screen T1: Select Item Enter: Select +:-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F3: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.16.1243. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

Boot Option #1

Use this item to set the system boot order.

Setup Prompt Timeout

This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0XFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

Bootup Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.

Boot Beep

Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up. Please note that a buzzer is needed.

Full Screen Logo

Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The 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]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

3.8 Event Logs

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main. Advanced IntelRCSetup Server Mgmt Security Boot Event Logs Exit Change Sabios Event Log Settings View Sabios Event Log Press (Enter) to change the Sabios Event Log configuration. +: Select Screen +: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discord Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit version 2.16.1243. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.

Change Smbios Event Log Settings

This allows you to configure 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, Every 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 full 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. The 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. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes.

View Smbios Event Log

Press to view the Smbios Event Log records.

All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.

3.9 Exit Screen

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced IntelRCSetup Server Mgmt Security Boot Event Logs Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load UEFI Defaults Boot Override UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell USB: ADATA USB Flash Drive 0.00 UEFI: ADATA USB Flash Drive 0.00, Partition 1 Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. ↔: Select Screen 1↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, the following message "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" will pop-out. Press 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 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 key or select [Yes] to discard all changes.

Load UEFI Defaults

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

Boot Override

These items displays the available devices. Select an item to start booting from the selected device.

Chapter 4 Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® 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 Rack'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

The 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 begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 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 file “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 install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the application softwares that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific 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.

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 components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

1. Disconnect the power cable and check whether the PWR LED is off.
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. Confirm 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. Confirm 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 battery 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 different DIMM modules into different slots to identify faulty ones.
5. Check the settings of the 115V/230V switch on the power supply.

Unable to save system setup configurations...

1. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides \~3VDC. Install a new battery if it does not.
2. Confirm whether your power supply provides adequate and stable power.

Other problems...

1. Try searching keywords related to your problem on ASRock Rack's FAQ page: http://www.asrockrack.com/support

5.2 Technical Support Procedures

If you have tried the troubleshooting procedures mentioned above and the problems are still unsolved, please contact ASRock Rack's technical support with the following information:

1. Your contact information
2. Model name, BIOS/BMC version and problem type.
3. System configuration.
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 warranty service, the receipt or a copy of your invoice marked with the date 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 RMA number should be displayed on the outside of the shipping carton 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.

This warranty does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

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

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 Microsoft 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.

Start

1. Click Add Features in the right hand pane.

Server Manager (WDR-SR731HFT159) Get an overview of the status of this server, perform top management tasks, and add or remove server roles and features. Roles: 0 of 17 installed Go to Roles Add Roles Remove Roles Features Summary Features: 1 of Q installed Add Features Remove Features Resources and Support Help make Windows Server better by participating in the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEEP). Report issues to Microsoft and get solutions to common problems by turning on Windows Error Reporting. Browse technical resources for Windows Server, including how to help, guidance, web counts, and tools. Get connected with other Microsoft customers through online community resources. Send us your feedback and feature suggestions to help make Windows better. Search the Microsoft Update Catalog for product updates, add-ons and optional software. Resources and Support Help Participate in CEEP Turn on Windows Error Reporting Windows Server TechCenter Windows Server Community Center Send Feedback to Microsoft Search the Microsoft Update Catalog

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

Add Features Wizard Select Features Features Confirmation Progress Results Select one or more features to install on this server. Features: .NET Framework 3.5.1 Features .NET Framework 3.5.1 WCF Activation Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) BitLocker Drive Encryption BranchCache Connection Manager Administration Kit Desktop Experience DirectAccess Management Console Fallover Clustering Group Policy Management Ink and Handwriting Services Internet Printing Client Internet Storage Name Server LPR Port Monitor Message Queuing Multipath 1/O Network Load Balancing Peer Name Resolution Protocol Quality Windows Audio Video Experience More about features Description: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 combines the power of the .NET Framework 2.0 APIs with new technologies for building applications that offer appealing user interfaces, protect your customers' personal identity information, enable seamless and secure communication, and provide the ability to model a range of business processes. Next > Install Cancel

1. Click Next to continue.

Add Features Wizard Web Server (IIS) Features Web Server (IIS) Role Services Confirmation Progress Results Introduction to Web Server (IIS) Web servers are computers that have specific software that allows them to accept requests from client computers and return responses to those requests. Web servers let you share information over the Internet, or through intranets and extranets. The Web Server role includes Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0, a unified Web platform that integrates IIS 7.0, ASP.NET, and Windows Communication Foundation. IIS 7.0 also features enhanced security, simplified diagnostics, and delegated administration. Things to Note • Using Windows System Resource Manager (WSRM) can help ensure equitable servicing of Web server traffic, especially when there are multiple roles on this computer. • The default installation for the Web Server (IIS) role includes the installation of role services that enable you to serve static content, make minor customizations (such as default documents and HTTP errors), monitor and log server activity, and configure static content compression. Additional Information Overview of Web Server (IIS) Overview of Available Role Services in IIS 7.0 IIS Checklists Common Administrative Tasks in IIS Overview of WSRM < Previous Next > Install Cancel

1. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1.

Add Features Wizard Confirm Installation Selections Features Confirmation Progress Results To install the following roles, role services, or features, click Install. ① 1 informational message below ② This server might need to be restarted after the installation completes. ● NET Framework 3.5.1 Features NET Framework 3.5.1 Print, e-mail, or save this information < Previous Next > Install Cancel

1. After the installation completes, click Close.

Add Features Wizard Installation Results Features Confirmation Progress Results The following roles, role services, or features were installed successfully: ! I warning message below ! Windows automatic updating is not enabled. To ensure that your newly-installed role or feature is automatically updated, turn on Windows Update in Control Panel. ● .NET Framework 3.5.1 Features ✓ Installation succeeded The following features were installed: .NET Framework 3.5.1 Print, e-mail, or save the installation report Next > Close Cancel

Appendix Mezzanine Card Support List

This motherboard supports the following ASRock Rack mezzanine cards.

Mezz Card Type Mezz Slot Type Model

LAN Card Mezz Type A M350

LAN Card Mezz Type A M350R

LAN Card Mezz Type A M540

LAN Card Mezz Type A M540R

LAN Card Mezz Type A M599

LAN Card Mezz Type A M599R (v2.0 or above)

LAN Card Mezz Type A M710

Storage Card Mezz Type A M3008S

*Please refer to our website for the latest support list.
*Due to mechanical limits, use one type of the mezzanine card at a time.