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ASROCK EP2C612D24-4L User Manual

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  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    In no event shall ASRock Rack, its directors, oicers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of proits, 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.
  • Page 3 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack, you’re welcome to visit ASRock Rack’s website at www.ASRockRack.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. ASRock Rack Incorporation 6F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District,...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Speciications Unique Features Motherboard Layout Onboard LED Indicators I/O Panel Block Diagram Chapter 2 Installation Screw Holes Pre-installation Precautions Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Dr.
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility Introduction 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Main Screen Advanced Screen 3.3.1 ACPI Coniguration 3.3.2 Conigure Super IO Settings 3.3.3 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.4 CSM Coniguration 3.3.5 USB Coniguration 3.3.6 System Coniguration 3.3.7 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings 3.3.8 3rd Storage Coniguration 3.3.9 H/W Monitor 3.3.10 WHEA Coniguration...
  • Page 6 3.4.6 Server ME Coniguration Server Mgmt 3.5.1 System Event Log 3.5.2 BMC Network Coniguration Security Boot Screen Event Logs Exit Screen Chapter 4 Software Support Install Operating System Support CD Information 4.2.1 Running The Support CD 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 4.2.4 Contact Information Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    In case any modiications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock Rack website without further notice. You may ind 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 speciic information about the model you are using.

  • Page 8: Speciications

    1.2 Speciications EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L MB Physical Status Form Factor SSI EEB Dimension 12'' x 13'' (30.5 cm x 33.0 cm) Processor System Intel® Xeon processor E5-2600/4600 & v3 series Socket Dual Socket LGA 2011 R3 Chipset Intel® C612 System Memory...
  • Page 9 1 (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) Type A USB 3.0 Port System BIOS BIOS Type 128 Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS BIOS Features - Plug and Play (PnP) - ACPI 2.0 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.8.0 Support - ASRock Rack Instant Flash...
  • Page 10 Hardware Monitor Temperature - CPU Temperature Sensing - System Temperature Sensing - MB Temperature Sensing - Card-side Temperature Sensing - LAN Temperature Sensing - DIMM Slot Temperature Sensing - PCH hermal Temperature Sensing - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan (Allow CPU Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Multi-Speed Control Voltage...
  • Page 11 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L his motherboard supports Wake from on Board LAN. To use this function, please make sure that the “Wake on Magic Packet from power of state” is enabled in Device Manager > Intel® Ethernet Connection > Power Management. And the “PCI Devices Power On” is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY >...

  • Page 12: Unique Features

    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 ile to your USB lash drive, loppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional loppy diskette or other complicated lash utility.

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 1.4 Motherboard Layout EP2C612D24 1 2 3 33.0cm (13.0 in) PSU_SMB1 DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) ATXPWR1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 DDR4_G2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White ATX12V2 ATX12V1 IPMB1 DDR4_G3 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White) PMBUS_SEL_ALT1 PMBUS_SEL_DAT1...
  • Page 14 Description 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_H3, DDR4_G3, White)* 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_H2, DDR4_G2, White) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_H1, DDR4_G1, Blue) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1)
  • Page 15 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L Description SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_0)** SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_1) SATA3 Connector (SATA_5) SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_3)*** SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_2) SATA3 Connector (SATA_4) TPM Header (TPM1) ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) hermal Sensor Header (TR1) Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_5) Buzzer (BUZZER1) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4)
  • Page 16 EP2C612D24-4L 1 2 3 33.0cm (13.0 in) PSU_SMB1 DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) ATXPWR1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 DDR4_G2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White ATX12V2 ATX12V1 IPMB1 DDR4_G3 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White) PMBUS_SEL_ALT1 PMBUS_SEL_DAT1 DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue...
  • Page 17 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L Description 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_H3, DDR4_G3, White)* 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_H2, DDR4_G2, White) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_H1, DDR4_G1, Blue) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB1)
  • Page 18 Description SATA3 Connector (SATA_3) SATA3 Connector (SATA_1) SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_0)** SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_1) SATA3 Connector (SATA_5) SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_3)*** SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_2) SATA3 Connector (SATA_4) TPM Header (TPM1) ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) hermal Sensor Header (TR1) Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_5) Buzzer (BUZZER1) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4) Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)

  • Page 19: Onboard Led Indicators

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) ATXPWR1 FAN_LED1 DDR4_G2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White SB_PWR1 FAN_LED2 DDR4_G3 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White) DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue DDR4_H2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White) USB 2.0...
  • Page 20 Status Description Green STB PWR ready Amber Front_FAN1 failed Amber Front_FAN2 failed Amber CPU1_FAN1 failed Amber Front_FAN3 failed Amber Front_FAN4 failed Amber Front_FAN5 failed Green BMC heartbeat LED Amber CPU2_FAN1 failed Amber Rear_FAN1 failed...

  • Page 21: I/O Panel

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 1.6 I/O Panel EP2C612D24 No. Description No. Description Serial Port (COM1) LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* VGA Port (VGA1) LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) UID Switch (UID) Note: LAN1 supports NCSI.
  • Page 22 LAN Port LED Indications *here 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 LED Status Description...

  • Page 23: Block Diagram

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 1.7 Block Diagram EP2C612D24...
  • Page 24 EP2C612D24-4L...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Installation

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L Chapter 2 Installation his is a SSI EEB form factor (12'' x 13'', 30.5 cm x 33.0 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard its into it.

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu

    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.
  • Page 27 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L...
  • Page 28 he cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for ater service.

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 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. CPU fan for narrow ILM socket *Support an active or passive heatsink...

  • Page 30: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides twenty-four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. Capacity CPU1 CPU2 DDR4_A1, B1, C1, D1 (Blue) DDR4_E1, F1, G1, H1 (Blue) 768GB DDR4_A2, B2, C2, D2 (White) DDR4_E2, F2, G2, H2 (White)
  • Page 31 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L he DIMM only its 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.
  • Page 32 Recommended Memory Conigurations A single memory module should be installed in the BLUE socket. If you install only one CPU (CPU1) on the motherboard, make sure to install DIMMs into DDR4_A, DDR4_B, DDR4_C, or DDR4_D slot(s). 1 CPU Conigurations DIMM(S) CPU1 he symbol # indicates the slot is populated.
  • Page 33 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 2 CPU Conigurations DIMM(S) CPU1 CPU2 he symbol # indicates the slot is populated.

  • Page 34: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE1, PCIE2 and PCIE3 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU 1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards. Slot Generation Mechanical Electrical Source PCIE 3...

  • Page 35: Jumper Setup

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 2.7 Jumper Setup he 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”. he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”...
  • Page 36 Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (see p.7 or 10) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) (see p.7 or 10) Chassis ID3 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID3) (see p.7 or 10) Board Level SKU (Default) For 3U8G system, passive GPGPU Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (see p.7 or 10) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2)

  • Page 37: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 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.
  • Page 38 Auxiliary Panel Header his header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL_1) functions on the front panel, (see p.7 or 10) including the front panel SMB, internet status indicator and chassis intrusion pin. A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-1 pin FPSMB) his header allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) equipment.
  • Page 39 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L Serial ATA3 Connectors hese ten SATA3 connectors SATA _0 (SATA_0) support SATA data cables for (see p.7 or 10) internal storage devices with (SATA_1) up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer SATA_1 (see p.7 or 10) rate. SATA _2 (SATA_2) *If the M.2 Socket (M2_1) has been...
  • Page 40 FA N_SPEED_CONTROL (see p.7 or 10) please connect it to Pin 1-3. FAN_SPEED_CONTROL *For more details, please refer to the FAN_SPEED Cooler QVL list on the ASRock Rack FAN_VOLTAGE website. Front and Rear Fan Please connect fan cables to the Connectors...
  • Page 41 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L ATX Power Connector his motherboard provides a (24-pin ATXPWR1) 24-pin ATX power connector. (see p.7 or 10) To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATX 12V Power his motherboard provides...
  • Page 42 Non Maskable Interrupt Please connect a NMI device Button Header to this header. (NMI_BTN1) CONTROL (see p.7 or 10) Intelligent Platform This 4-pin connector is used IPMB_SDA Management Bus header to provide a cabled base-board IPMB_SCL (4-pin IPMB1) or front panel connection for (see p.7 or 10) value added features and 3rd- party add-in cards, such as...

  • Page 43: Dr. Debug

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 2.9 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.

  • Page 44: Driver Installation Guide

    2.10 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive irst. hen, 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.

  • Page 45: Dual/Quad Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 2.11 Dual/Quad LAN and Teaming Operation Guide Dual/Quad LAN with Teaming enabled on this motherboard allows two/four single connections to act as one/two single connection(s) for twice/quadruple the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more efective and improving the quality of transmission of distant images.

  • Page 46: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, ind the corresponding nut location to be used. Nut Location PCB Length 4.2cm 11cm Module Type Type2230 Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280 Type 22110* *Type 22110 is not Supported for EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L motherboard.
  • Page 47 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L Step 3 Move the standof based on the module type and length. he standof is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut.
  • Page 48 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List PCIe Interface SATA Interface Plextor PX-G512M6e ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B Plextor PX-G256M6e ADATA AXNS381E-256GM-B SanDisk SD6PP4M-128G Crucial CT120M500SSD4/120G SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G Crucial CT240M500SSD4/240G Samsung XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Kingston RBU-SM2280S3/120G For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrockrack.com...

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3.1 Introduction his section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to conigure your system. he UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer.

  • Page 50: Navigation Keys

    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 let or right to select Screens Moves cursor up or down to select items + / - To change option for the selected items <Tab>...

  • Page 51: Main Screen

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 3.2 Main Screen Once you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. he Main screen provides system overview information and allows you to set the system time and date.

  • Page 52: Advanced Screen

    3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the conigurations for the following items: ACPI Conigura- tion, Conigure Super IO Settings, Serial Port Console Redirection, CSM Parameters, USB Coniguration, USB Coniguration, System Coniguration, Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings, 3rd Storage Coniguration, H/W Monitor, WHEA Coniguration and Instant Flash. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 53: Acpi Coniguration

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 3.3.1 ACPI Coniguration PCIE Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCIE devices to turn on the system from the power-sot- of mode. Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power- sot-of mode.

  • Page 54: Conigure Super Io Settings

    3.3.2 Conigure Super IO Settings Serial Port 1 Coniguration Use this item to conigure the onboard serial port 1. Select and enter the "Serial Port 1 Coniguration" 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.

  • Page 55: Serial Port Console Redirection

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 3.3.3 Serial Port Console Redirection 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.
  • Page 56 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. he options include [9600], [19200], [57600] and [115200]. Data Bits Use this item to set the data transmission size.

  • Page 57: Console Redirection

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 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.

  • Page 58: Csm Coniguration

    3.3.4 CSM Coniguration Boot Option Filter his 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.

  • Page 59: Usb Coniguration

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 3.3.5 USB Coniguration Intel USB3.0 Mode Use this item to select the mode of operation of Intel USB 3.0 controller. Coniguration options: [Enabled], [Disabled], [Auto] and [Smart Auto]. If [Auto] is selected, all USB ports work as USB3.0 ater boot to OS. If [Smart Auto] is selected, all USB ports work as USB3.0 ater boot to OS and work as USB2.0 in deep sleep stages.

  • Page 60: System Coniguration

    Onboard LAN1 features. Onboard LAN2 his allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN2 features. Onboard LAN3 (EP2C612D24-4L only) his allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN3 features. Onboard LAN4 (EP2C612D24-4L only) his allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN4 features.
  • Page 61 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 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 his allows you to set the power state ater an unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Of] is selected, the AC/power remains of when the power recovers.

  • Page 62: Hard Disk S.m.a.r.t Settings

    3.3.7 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. Coniguration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].

  • Page 63: 3Rd Storage Coniguration

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 3.3.8 3rd Storage Coniguration In this section, you may set the conigurations or see the information of the connected 3rd storage device.

  • Page 64: H/W Monitor

    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 the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. CPU1_FAN1 his allows you to set the CPU1 fan1’s speed.
  • Page 65 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L FRNT_FAN4 his allows you to set the front fan 4’s speed. he default value is [Smart Fan]. FRNT_FAN5 his allows you to set the front fan 5’s speed. he default value is [Smart Fan]. Smart Fan Control his allows you to set the Smart fan’s level speed.

  • Page 66: Whea Coniguration

    3.3.10 WHEA Coniguration 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 conigure Memory Error and PCIE Error log features. Memory Error Memory enabling and logging setup option.
  • Page 67 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L Fatal Error Enable Use this item to enable or disable PCIe Ftal errors.

  • Page 68: Instant Flash

    3.3.11 Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI lash utility embedded in Flash ROM. his convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems ® irst like MS-DOS or Windows . Just save the new UEFI ile to your USB lash drive, loppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without preparing an additional loppy diskette or other compli- cated lash utility.

  • Page 69: Intelrcsetup

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 3.4 IntelRCSetup In this section, you may set the conigurations for the following items: Processor Conigu- ration, CPU Power Management Coniguration, Memory Coniguration, IIO Conigura- tion, PCH Coniguration and Server ME Coniguration.

  • Page 70: Processor Coniguration

    3.4.1 Processor Coniguration Per-Socket Coniguration Change Per-Socket Settings. CPU Socket 1 Coniguration Active Processor Cores Enter the number of cores to be enabled. 0 means all cores. CPU Socket 2 Coniguration Active Processor Cores Enter the number of cores to be enabled. 0 means all cores. Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded sotware is improved.

  • Page 71: Intel Virtualization Technology

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious bufer overlow attacks. Enable Intel TXT Support Enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology configuration. Please disable "EX DFX Features" when TXT is enabled.

  • Page 72: Cpu Power Management Coniguration

    3.4.2 CPU Power Management Coniguration 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. he 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].
  • Page 73 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 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.

  • Page 74: Memory Coniguration

    3.4.3 Memory Coniguration 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.
  • Page 75 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L Rank Interleaving Select to conigure Rank Interleaving settings. RAS Mode Enable or disable RAS modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported. If enabled, Sparing will be selected.

  • Page 76: Iio Coniguration

    3.4.4 IIO Coniguration PCIE1 Link Speed his allows you to select PCIE1 Link Speed. he default value is [Auto]. PCIE2 Link Speed his allows you to select PCIE2 Link Speed. he default value is [Auto]. PCIE3 Link Speed his allows you to select PCIE3 Link Speed. he default value is [Auto]. PCI-E ASPM Support his option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices.

  • Page 77: Pch Coniguration

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 3.4.5 PCH Coniguration PCH sSATA Coniguration sSATA devices and settings sSATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable SATA Controller. sSATA/M.2_SATA Mode Selection Identify the SATA/M.2_SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
  • Page 78 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 Coniguration 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.

  • Page 79: Server Me Coniguration

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 3.4.6 Server ME Coniguration Spread Spectrum Use this item to select spread specturm mode.

  • Page 80: Server Mgmt

    3.5 Server Mgmt Wait For BMC Wait For BMC response for speciied 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.

  • Page 81: System Event Log

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 3.5.1 System Event Log SEL Components Change this to enable ro disable all features of System Event Logging during boot. Erase SEL Use this to choose options for earsing SEL. When SEL is Full Use this to choose options for reactions to a full SEL.

  • Page 82: Bmc Network Coniguration

    3.5.2 BMC Network Coniguration 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 efect ater the system reboots. he default value is [No].
  • Page 83 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L he 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 use the IPMI man- agement platform, please refer to the IPMI Coniguration User Guide or go to the Support website at: http://www.asrockrack.com/support/ipmi.asp...

  • Page 84: Security

    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.

  • Page 85: Boot Screen

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 3.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to conigure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot Option #1 Use this item to set the system boot order.
  • Page 86 Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. he 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].

  • Page 87: Event Logs

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 3.8 Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings his allows you to conigure 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.

  • Page 88: View Smbios Event Log

    View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view the Smbios Event Log records. All values changed here do not take efect until computer is restarted.

  • Page 89: Exit Screen

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 3.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Save coniguration changes and exit setup?” will pop-out. Press <F10> key or select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY.

  • Page 90: Chapter 4 Software Support

    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...

  • Page 91: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 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 com- ponents. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.
  • Page 92 1. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new battery if it does not. 2. Conirm 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...

  • Page 93: Technical Support Procedures

    EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 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 version and problem type.

  • Page 94: Chapter 6: Net Framework Installation Guide

    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 Microsot Windows Server 2008 R2. 6.1 Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2) 1.
  • Page 95 EP2C612D24 / EP2C612D24-4L 3. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next. 4. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 96 P/N: 15G065047000AK V1.0 5. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1. 6. Ater the installation completes, click Close.

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