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  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    In no event shall ASRock Rack, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, 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

    Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Dr. Debug 2.10 Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 2.12 Dua LAN and Teaming Operation Guide (For E3C236D4U only) 41 2.13 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide...
  • 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 CPU Configuration 3.3.2 Memory Configuration 3.3.3 Chipset Configuration 3.3.4 Storage Configuration 3.3.5 NVMe Configuration 3.3.6 ACPI Configuration 3.3.7 USB Configuration 3.3.8 WHEA Configuration 3.3.9 Intel Server Platform Services 3.3.10 Super IO Configuration 3.3.11 Serial Port Console Redirection...
  • Page 6 Event Logs Server Mgmt (For E3C236D4U only) 3.7.1 System Event Log 3.7.2 BMC Network Configuration 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...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    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.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications E3C236D4U / E3C232D4U / E3C232D4U-V1L MB Physical Status Form Factor mATX Dimension 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4 cm x24.4 cm) Processor System Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v5 Series Processors Chipset E3C236D4U: Intel® C236 E3C232D4U / E3C232D4U-V1L: Intel® C232 System Memory...
  • Page 9 E3C23XD4U Series E3C232D4U / E3C236D4U: 2 x RJ45 GLAN by Intel® i210 - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function - Supports PXE - LAN1 supports NCSI E3C232D4U-V1L: 1 x RJ45 GLAN by Intel® i210 - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az...
  • Page 10 Internal Connector Auxiliary Panel 1 (includes chassis intrusion, location button & LED, and Header front LAN LED) SATA DOM TPM Header E3C232D4U / E3C236D4U: 1 IPMB Header E3C232D4U-V1L: N/A Buzzer Fan Header 6 (1CPU/3Front/2Rear) ATX Power 1x (24-pin) + 1x (8-pin) E3C236D4U: 1 Type A USB 3.0...
  • Page 11 Note: Server 2008 R2 installation media does not include native driver support for USB 3.0. Please update a Server 2008 R2 installation image to include USB 3.0 drivers when installing OS by Server 2008 R2 installation image. For detail operation, please reference ASRock Rack’s website: www.ASRockRack.com. Environment Temperature Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation...

  • 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 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.

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    E3C23XD4U Series 1.4 Motherboard Layout E3C236D4U 1 2 3 17.0cm (9.6 in) ATXPWR1 PSU_SMB1 ATX12V1 PMBUS_SEL_ALT1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) PMBUS_SEL_DAT1 PMBUS_SEL_CLK1 ME_RECOVERY1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
  • Page 14 Description ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_CLK1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_DAT1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_ALT1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1, White) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2, Blue) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN2)
  • Page 15 E3C23XD4U Series Description Chassis ID1 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID1) Chassis ID2 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID2) PCI Express Graphics Configuration Jumper (PEG_CFG1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN3) TPM Header (TPM1) Thermal Sensor Header (TR1) PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) CPU PECI Mode Jumper (PECI1) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN2) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) For DIMM installation and configuration instructions, please see p.27 (Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)) for more details.
  • Page 16 E3C232D4U 1 2 3 17.0cm (9.6 in) ATXPWR1 PSU_SMB1 ATX12V1 PMBUS_SEL_ALT1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) PMBUS_SEL_DAT1 PMBUS_SEL_CLK1 ME_RECOVERY1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) IPMI...
  • Page 17 E3C23XD4U Series Description ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_CLK1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_DAT1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_ALT1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1, White) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2, Blue) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1)
  • Page 18 Description PCI Express Graphics Configuration Jumper (PEG_CFG1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN3) TPM Header (TPM1) Thermal Sensor Header (TR1) PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) CPU PECI Mode Jumper (PECI1) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN2) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) For DIMM installation and configuration instructions, please see p.27 (Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)) for more details.
  • Page 19 E3C23XD4U Series E3C232D4U-V1L 1 2 3 17.0cm (9.6 in) ATXPWR1 PSU_SMB1 ATX12V1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) PMBUS_SEL_ALT1 PMBUS_SEL_DAT1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) PMBUS_SEL_CLK1 ME_RECOVERY1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
  • Page 20 Description ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_CLK1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_DAT1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_ALT1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1, White) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2, Blue) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN2)
  • Page 21 E3C23XD4U Series Description TPM Header (TPM1) Thermal Sensor Header (TR1) PCIe Power Connector (PCIE_PWR1) CPU PECI Mode Jumper (PECI1) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN2) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) For DIMM installation and configuration instructions, please see p.27 (Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)) for more details.

  • Page 22: Onboard Led Indicators

    FAN_LED2 FRNT_FAN1 FAN_LED5 FAN_LED3 FRNT_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 USB 3.0 T: USB_1 LAN1 REAR_FAN2 B: USB_2 FAN_LED6 USB 3.0 T: USB_3 LAN2 BAT1 B: USB_4 UID1 PCIE7 RoHS PCIE6 Intel E3C236D4U BUZZER1 C236 PCIE5 NUT4 NUT3 NUT2 NUT1 PCIE4 Debug FRNT_FAN3 FAN_LED4...
  • Page 23 E3C23XD4U Series Status Description Green STB PWR ready Amber CPU1_FAN1 failed Amber Front_FAN1 failed Amber Front_FAN2 failed Amber Front_FAN3 failed Amber Rear_FAN2 failed Amber Rear_FAN1 failed Green BMC heartbeat LED...

  • Page 24: I/O Panel

    1.6 I/O Panel E3C232D4U / E3C236D4U No. Description No. Description VGA Port (VGA1) LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** Serial Port (COM1) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_3_4) LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) UID Switch (UID1) Note: LAN1 supports NCSI.
  • Page 25 E3C23XD4U Series 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 LED Status Description...

  • Page 26: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram E3C236D4U 128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 4 Slots DDR4 1866/2133 PCI-E X16 SLOT (x16/x8) Channel A DDR4 1866/2133 PCI-E Gen3 BUS INTEL SLOT6 100MHz PCIE SWITCH PCI-E X8 SLOT (x0/x8) Processor DDR4 1866/2133 SLOT4 Channel B DDR4 1866/2133 LGA-1151 Pin Socket USB3.0...
  • Page 27 E3C23XD4U Series E3C232D4U-V1L 128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 4 Slots DDR4 1866/2133 Channel A PCI-E X16 SLOT (x16/x8) PCI-E Gen3 BUS INTEL SLOT6 100MHz DDR4 1866/2133 Channel B PCIE SWITCH Processor PCI-E X8 SLOT (x0/x8) SLOT4 LGA-1151 Pin Socket USB3.0 SuperSpeed USB 5Gb/s USB3.0 4 rear ports...
  • Page 28 E3C232D4U 128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 4 Slots DDR4 1866/2133 PCI-E X16 SLOT (x16/x8) Channel A DDR4 1866/2133 PCI-E Gen3 BUS INTEL SLOT6 100MHz PCIE SWITCH Processor PCI-E X8 SLOT (x0/x8) DDR4 1866/2133 SLOT4 Channel B DDR4 1866/2133 LGA-1151 Pin Socket USB3.0 SuperSpeed USB 5Gb/s...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Installation

    E3C23XD4U Series Chapter 2 Installation This is a mATX form factor (9.6'' x 9.6'', 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. 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.

  • Page 30: Installing The Cpu

    2.3 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1151-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 31 E3C23XD4U Series Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 33: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    E3C23XD4U Series 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    E3C23XD4U Series 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x4 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. PCIE6 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.

  • Page 36: Jumper Setup

    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.
  • Page 37 E3C23XD4U Series Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) Board Level SKU (Default) Reserved for system level Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) Reserved for system level Reserved for system level PCI Express Graphics Configuration Jumper (PEG_CFG1) Normal Mode (Default)

  • Page 38: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    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 C onnec t t he power sw itch, PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 39 E3C23XD4U Series Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL_1) 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.
  • Page 40 (SATA_4) *The M.2 slot (M2_1) is shared with the SATA_0 connector. When M2_1 is (SATA_5) populated with a M.2 SATA3 module, SATA_0 is disabled. E3C236D4U only: (SATA_6) (SATA_7) Serial ATA3 DOM The SATA3 DOM connector Connector supports both a SATA DOM...
  • Page 41 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connectors. If you plan FAN_VOLTAGE to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, CPU_FAN_SPEED FA N_SPEED_CONTROL please connect it to Pin 1-3. *For more details, please refer to the Cooler QVL list on the ASRock Rack website.
  • Page 42 Front and Rear Fan Please connect fan cables to the Connectors fan connectors and match the (4-pin FRNT_FAN1) black wire to the ground pin. (4-pin FRNT_FAN2) FAN_VOLTAGE All fans support Fan Control. FAN_SPEED (4-pin FRNT_FAN3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin REAR_FAN1) FAN_VOLTAGE (4-pin REAR_FAN2) FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED_CONTROL...
  • Page 43 Button Header to this header. (NMI_BTN1) CONTROL E3C232D4U / This 4-pin connector is used No connect E3C236D4U only: to provide a cabled base-board Intelligent Platform or front panel connection for Management Bus Header value added features and 3rd- IPMB_SCL IPMB_SDA...
  • Page 44 Baseboard Management The header is used for the SM BMC_SMB_PRESENT_1_N Power Controller SMBus Header BUS devices. BMC_SMBCLK (5-pin BMC_SMB1) BMC_SMBDATA Thermal Sensor Header Please connect the thermal (3-pin TR1) sensor cable to either pin 1-2 or pin 2-3 and the other end to the device which you wish to monitor its temperature.

  • Page 45: Dr. Debug

    E3C23XD4U Series 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. Problem related to memory, VGA card or other devices.

  • Page 46: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    2.10 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 When the UID button on the purpose LED/Switch front or rear panel is pressed, (UID) the front/rear UID blue LED indicator will be truned on.

  • Page 47: Dua Lan And Teaming Operation Guide (For E3C236D4U Only)

    E3C23XD4U Series 2.12 Dua LAN and Teaming Operation Guide (For E3C236D4U only) Dual LAN with Teaming enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection(s) for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of distant images.

  • Page 48: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    2.13 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen 3 x4 (32Gb/s).
  • Page 49 E3C23XD4U Series Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and NUT4 NUT3 NUT2 NUT1 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut.

  • Page 50: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    Security To set up the security features Event Logs For event log confi guration Server Mgmt To manage the server (For E3C236D4U only) Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use < Use < Use <...

  • Page 51: Navigation Keys

    E3C23XD4U Series 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 <Tab>...

  • Page 52: Main 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. Note: The screenshots in this user manual are examples and for references only. The actual images may slightly vary depending on the model and the version you use.

  • Page 53: Advanced Screen

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Memory Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, NVMe Configura- tion, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration, WHEA Configuration, Intel Server Plat- form Services, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/W Monitor, Trusted Computing, Intel TXT Information and Instant Flash.

  • Page 54: Cpu Configuration

    3.3.1 CPU Configuration Spread Spectrum Use this to enable and disable Spread Spectrum. 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. Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.

  • Page 55: Intel Virtualization Technology

    E3C23XD4U Series of malicious buffer overflow attacks. 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. Hardware Prefetcher Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better performance. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line.

  • Page 56: Memory Configuration

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

  • Page 57: Chipset Configuration

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.3.3 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter If PCI Express graphics card is installed on the motherboard, you may use this option to select PCI Express or Onboard as the primary graphics adapter. Onboard VGA Use this to enable or disable the Onboard VGA function. The default value is [Auto]. *This item is not available when the Primary Graphic Adapter is set to [Onboard].

  • Page 58: Onboard Lan

    Onboard LAN1 This tem allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 1 feature. Onboard LAN2 (For E3C236D4U / E3C232D4Uonly) This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 2 feature. 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.

  • Page 59: Storage Configuration

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.3.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Use this item to enable or disable SATA Controllers. SATA/M.2_SATA Mode Selection Identify the SATA/M.2_SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Press <Ctrl+I> to enter RAID ROM during UEFI POST process. SATA Aggressive Link Power Mgmt Use this item to enable or disable SALP.

  • Page 60: Nvme Configuration

    3.3.5 NVMe Configuration The NVMe Configuration displays the NVMe controller and Drive information.

  • Page 61: Acpi Configuration

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.3.6 ACPI Configuration 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.

  • Page 62: Usb Configuration

    3.3.7 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB devices. The default value is [Enabled].

  • Page 63: Whea Configuration

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.3.8 WHEA Configuration WHEA Support Use this item to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture.

  • Page 64: Intel Server Platform Services

    3.3.9 Intel Server Platform Services Displays the information of the Intel server platform services.

  • Page 65: Super Io Configuration

    Serial Port Address Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device. SOL Configuration (For E3C236D4U / E3C232D4U only) Use this item to set parameters of SOL. Select and enter the ""SOL Configuration" and you will see the followings: SOL Port Use this item to enable or disable the SOL port.

  • Page 66: Serial Port Console Redirection

    3.3.11 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 / SOL (For E3C236D4U / E3C232D4U-V1L) (For E3C236D4U only) 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 67: Flow Control

    E3C23XD4U Series 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]. Data Bits Use this item to set the data transmission size.

  • Page 68: Console Redirection

    Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection Use this option to enable or disable Console Redirection. If this item is set to Enabled, you can select a COM Port to be used for Console Redirection. Console Redirection Settings Use this option to configure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your computer and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information.

  • Page 69: H/W Monitor

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.3.12 H/W Monitor In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, includ- ing the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. CPU_FAN1 This allows you to set the CPU fan1’s speed.

  • Page 70: Watch Dog Timer

    Smart Fan Control (For E3C236D4U only) 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.

  • Page 71: Trusted Computing

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.3.13 Trusted Computing NOTE: Options vary depending on the version of your connected TPM module. Security Device Support Use this item to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. TPM State Use this item to enable or disable Security Device.
  • Page 72 Hash Policy Select the Hash policy to use. SHA-2 is most secure but might not be supported by all Operating Systems. Device Select Use this item to select the TPM device to be supported.

  • Page 73: Intel Txt Information

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.3.14 Intel TXT Information Intel TXT(LT) Support Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) TXT(LT) support.

  • Page 74: Instant Flash

    3.3.15 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 compli- cated flash utility.

  • Page 75: Boot Screen

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.4 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. Boot Option #1 Use this item to set the system boot order. Boot Option #2 Use this item to set the system boot order.
  • Page 76 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.

  • Page 77: Csm Parameters

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.4.1 CSM Parameters Boot Option Filter This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. PCIE7 Slot OpROM This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. PCIE6 Slot OpROM This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. PCIE5 Slot OpROM This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. PCIE4 Slot OpROM This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.

  • Page 78: Security

    3.5 Security In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.

  • Page 79: Event Logs

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.6 Event Logs 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.

  • Page 80: View Smbios Event Log

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

  • Page 81: Server Mgmt (For E3C236D4U Only)

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.7 Server Mgmt (For E3C236D4U only) 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...

  • Page 82: System Event Log

    3.7.1 System Event Log SEL Components Change this to enable or disable all features of System Event Logging during boot. Erase SEL Use this to choose options for erasing 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.

  • Page 83: Bmc Network Configuration

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.7.2 BMC Network Configuration 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].
  • Page 84 The 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 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.

  • Page 85: Exit Screen

    E3C23XD4U Series 3.8 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop-out. Press <F10> key or select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?”...

  • Page 86: 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 87: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    E3C23XD4U Series 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 88 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 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 89: Technical Support Procedures

    E3C23XD4U Series 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 90: 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 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2. 6.1 Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2) 1.
  • Page 91 E3C23XD4U Series 3. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next. 4. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 92 5. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1. 6. After the installation completes, click Close.

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