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EP2C612D16SM
EP2C612D16SM-2T

User Manual

Version 1.0
Published September 2016
Copyright©2016 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    EP2C612D16SM EP2C612D16SM-2T User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2016 Copyright©2016 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

  • 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

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications 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 and PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Dr.
  • Page 5 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Main Screen Advanced Screen 3.3.1 ACPI Configuration 3.3.2 Configure Super IO Settings 3.3.3 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.4 CSM Configuration 3.3.5 Trusted Computing 3.3.6 USB Configuration 3.3.7 System Configuration 3.3.8 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings 3.3.9 H/W Monitor 3.3.10 Instant Flash IntelRCSetup...
  • Page 6 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 Technical Support Procedures Returning Merchandise for Service Chapter 6 Net Framework Installation Guide Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2)

  • 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 EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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/v4 series Socket Dual Socket LGA 2011 R3 Chipset Intel® C612 System Memory...
  • Page 9 EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T EP2C612D16SM: 2 x RJ45 GLAN by Intel® i350 1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function - Supports PXE - LAN1 supports NCSI EP2C612D16SM-2T: 2 x RJ45 10GLAN by Intel®...
  • Page 10 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 - MB Temperature Sensing...
  • Page 11 EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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 >...

  • 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

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 1.4 Motherboard Layout EP2C612D16SM 33.0cm (13.0 in) DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) ATXPWR1 PSU_SMB1 DDR4_G2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White ATX12V1 ATX12V2 IPMB1 FRNT_FAN1 DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) FRNT_FAN2 DDR4_H2 (64 bit, 288-pin module,...
  • Page 14 EP2C612D16SM-2T 33.0cm (13.0 in) DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) ATXPWR1 PSU_SMB1 DDR4_G2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White ATX12V1 ATX12V2 IPMB1 DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 DDR4_H2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White PMBUS_SEL_ALT1 PMBUS_SEL_DAT1 PMBUS_SEL_CLK1 CPU2_FAN1 USB 2.0...
  • Page 15 EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T Description 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_H2, DDR4_G2, White) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_H1, DDR4_G1, Blue) CPU 2 Fan Connector (CPU2_FAN1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
  • Page 16 Description SATA3 Connector (SATA_5) SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_3) SSATA3 Connector (SSATA_2) SATA3 Connector (SATA_4) TPM Header (TPM1) ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) Flash Override Jumper (FLASH_OVERRIDE1) Thermal Sensor Header (TR1) Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_5) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4) Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) CPU PECI Mode Jumper (PECI1) Chassis ID3 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID3) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1)

  • Page 17: Onboard Led Indicators

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) ATXPWR1 FAN_LED2 FAN_LED1 DDR4_G2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White SB_PWR1 DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) DDR4_H2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White FAN_LED4 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 USB 3.0...
  • Page 18 Status Description Amber Front_FAN1 failed Amber Front_FAN2 failed Green STB PWR ready Amber CPU2_FAN1 failed Amber CPU1_FAN1 failed Amber Front_FAN3 failed Amber Front_FAN4 failed Green BMC heartbeat LED Amber Rear_FAN2 failed Amber Rear_FAN1 failed...

  • Page 19: I/O Panel

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 1.6 I/O Panel EP2C612D16SM 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 20 **There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN Port LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications 1G For EP2C612D16SM Speed LED Activity / Link LED Status Description Status...

  • Page 21: Block Diagram

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 1.7 Block Diagram EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is a SSI EEB form factor (12'' x 13'', 30.5 cm x 33.0 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.

  • Page 23: Installing The Cpu

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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 25 EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T The cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    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 27: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides sixteen 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Capacity CPU1 CPU2 DDR4_A1, B1, C1, D1 (Blue) DDR4_E1, F1, G1, H1 (Blue)
  • Page 28 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 29 EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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 Configuration CPU1...

  • Page 30: Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots)

    2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE1, PCIE2 and PCIE6 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU 1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards. PCIE3, PCIE4 and PCIE5 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU 2) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards.

  • Page 31: Jumper Setup

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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”...
  • Page 32 Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (No. 52) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) (No. 51) Chassis ID3 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID3) (No. 46) Board Level SKU (Default) Reserved for system level Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (No. 52) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) (No.

  • Page 33: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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 34 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL_1) functions on the front panel, (No. 24) 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 35 EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T Serial ATA3 Connectors These ten SATA3 connectors SATA _0 (SATA_0) support SATA data cables for (No. 28) internal storage devices with (SATA_1) up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer SATA_1 (No. 31) rate. SATA _2 (SATA_2) (No. 29)
  • Page 36 3-Pin CPU fan, FA N_SPEED_CONTROL (No. 3) please connect it to Pin 1-3. *For more details, please refer to the Cooler QVL list on the ASRock Rack website. Front and Rear Fan Please connect fan cables to the Connectors...
  • Page 37 EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T ATX 12V Power This motherboard provides +12V2 Connectors two 8-pin ATX 12V power (8-pin ATX12V1) connectors. (No. 7) (8-pin ATX12V2) (No. 4) TPM Header This connector supports (17-pin TPM1) Trusted Platform Module (No. 38) (TPM) system, which can...
  • Page 38 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 (No. 5) value added features and 3rd- party add-in cards, such as No Connect Emergency Management cards, t h a t p r o v i d e m a n a g e m e n t features using the IPMB.

  • Page 39: Dr. Debug

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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 40: Driver Installation Guide

    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.

  • Page 41: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 2.11 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide Dual LAN with Teaming enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of distant images.

  • Page 42: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3.1 Introduction Th is section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to confi gure your system. Th e UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer.

  • Page 43: Navigation Keys

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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 44: 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.

  • Page 45: Advanced Screen

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: ACPI Configura- tion, Configure Super IO Settings, Serial Port Console Redirection, CSM Configuration, Trusted Computing, USB Configuration, System Configuration, Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Set- tings, H/W Monitor and Instant Flash.

  • Page 46: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.1 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 47: Configure Super Io Settings

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 3.3.2 Configure Super IO Settings 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.

  • Page 48: Serial Port Console Redirection

    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. 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 49: Flow Control

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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].

  • Page 50: Console Redirection Settings

    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 51: Csm Configuration

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 3.3.4 CSM Configuration 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.
  • Page 52 PCIE4 Slot OpROM Use this item to select PCIE4 Storage and Network Option ROM policy. (This item can't select Video Option ROM policy.) PCIE5 Slot OpROM Use this item to select PCIE5 Storage and Network Option ROM policy. (This item can't select Video Option ROM policy.) PCIE6 Slot OpROM Use this item to select PCIE6 Storage and Network Option ROM policy.

  • Page 53: Trusted Computing

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 3.3.5 Trusted Computing 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.
  • Page 54 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.

  • Page 55: Usb Configuration

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 3.3.6 USB Configuration 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.

  • Page 56: System Configuration

    3.3.7 System Configuration 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]. Onboard LAN1 & LAN2 This allows you to enable or disable both the Onboard LAN 1 &...
  • Page 57 EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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.

  • Page 58: Hard Disk S.m.a.r.t Settings

    3.3.8 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].

  • Page 59: H/W Monitor

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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.

  • Page 60: Watch Dog Timer

    FRNT_FAN 2 This allows you to set the front fan 2’s speed. The default value is [Smart Fan]. FRNT_FAN 3 This allows you to set the front fan 3’s speed. The default value is [Smart Fan]. FRNT_FAN 4 This allows you to set the front fan 4’s speed. The default value is [Smart Fan]. Smart Fan Control This allows you to set the Smart fan’s level speed.

  • Page 61: Instant Flash

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 3.3.10 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,...

  • Page 62: Intelrcsetup

    3.4 IntelRCSetup In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: Processor Configu- ration, CPU Power Management Configuration, QPI Configuration, Memory Configura- tion, IIO Configuration, PCH Configuration and Server ME Configuration.

  • Page 63: Processor Configuration

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 3.4.1 Processor Configuration 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.

  • Page 64: Intel Virtualization Technology

    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.

  • Page 65: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 3.4.2 CPU Power Management Configuration 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®...
  • Page 66 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.

  • Page 67: Qpi Configuration

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 3.4.3 QPI Configuration 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.

  • Page 68: Memory Configuration

    3.4.4 Memory Configuration 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. Enable ADR Use this item to enable the ADR.
  • Page 69 EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T Rank Interleaving Select to configure Rank Interleaving settings. 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.

  • Page 70: Iio Configuration

    3.4.5 IIO Configuration PCIE 1 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 1 Link Speed. 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 Speed This allows you to select PCIE 3 Link Speed.

  • Page 71: Pch Configuration

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 3.4.6 PCH Configuration 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 <Ctrl+I>...

  • Page 72: Sata Controller

    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).
  • Page 73 EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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.

  • Page 74: Server Me Configuration

    3.4.7 Server ME Configuration Spread Spectrum Use this item to select spread specturm mode.

  • Page 75: Server Mgmt

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 3.5 Server Mgmt 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 76: System Event Log

    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. 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 77: Bmc Network Configuration

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 3.5.2 BMC Network Configuration Lan Channel 1 (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 78 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 79: Security

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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.

  • Page 80: Boot Screen

    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. Boot Option #1 Use this item to set the system boot order. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.
  • Page 81 EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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...

  • Page 82: Event Logs

    3.8 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 83: View Smbios Event Log

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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 84: Exit Screen

    3.9 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 85: 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 86: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    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 87 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 88: Technical Support Procedures

    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 89: Chapter 6 Net Framework Installation Guide

    EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 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.
  • Page 90 3. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next. 4. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 91 EP2C612D16SM / EP2C612D16SM-2T 5. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1. 6. After the installation completes, click Close.

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