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EPC621D8A

User Manual

Version 1.0
Published October 2017
Copyright©2017 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    EPC621D8A User Manual Version 1.0 Published October 2017 Copyright©2017 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 and Heatsink Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch...
  • Page 5 Main Screen Advanced Screen 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 3.3.2 DRAM 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 Super IO Configuration 3.3.9 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.10 H/W Monitor 3.3.11 Runtime Error Logging 3.3.12 Intel ME Configuration 3.3.13 Intel®...
  • Page 6 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 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Technical Support Procedures Returning Merchandise for Service...

  • 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 EPC621D8A MB Physical Status Form Factor Dimension 12'' x 9.6'' (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Processor System Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Max 205W) Socket Single Socket P (3647) Chipset Intel® C621 System Memory Capacity 8 DIMM slots Type - Six Channel Memory Technology - Support DDR4 2666/2400 RDIMM &...
  • Page 9 32MB 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 - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer...
  • Page 10 Support OS Microsoft® Windows® - Windows 10 (64 bit) - Server 2012 R2 (64 bit) - Server 2016 (64 bit) Linux® - CentOS 6.8 (64 bit) / 7. 2 (64 bit) - SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11 SP4 (64 bit) /12 SP1 (64 bit) - FreeBSD 11 (64 bit) - Fedora Core 24 (64 bit) - Ubuntu 16.04/15.10 (64 bit)

  • Page 11: Unique Features

    . With this utility, you can press the <F6> key during the POST or the <F2> key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Rack Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS 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 12: Motherboard Layout

    CPU1_FAN1 FRONT_LED_LAN34 USB 3.0 T: USB3_2 B: USB3_1 DDR4_D2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_E1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_F1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATX12V1 EPC621D8A BIOS AEP_2 PCIE6 FRNT_FAN2 Intel PCIE5 C621 RoHS PCIE4 SSATA_SGPIO1...
  • Page 13 EPC621D8A Description ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) CPU PECI Jumper (PECI1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_ALT1) Chassis ID0 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID0) Chassis ID1 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID1) Chassis ID2 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID2) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_CLK1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1)
  • Page 14 Description USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_7_8) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB_1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) TPM Header (TPM1) Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1) Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) Thermal Sensor header (TR1) Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU1_FAN1) Front LAN LED Connector (FRONT_LED_LAN34) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_DAT1)

  • Page 15: Onboard Led Indicators

    EPC621D8A 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators REAR_FAN1 FRNT_FAN1 DDR4_C1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATXPWR1 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) SB_PWR1 DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) LAN1 LAN2 CPU1 LAN3 LAN4 UID1 USB 3.0 T: USB3_2 B: USB3_1...

  • Page 16: I/O Panel

    1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)** LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN4)* USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) UID Switch (UID1) VGA Port (VGA1) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_3_4) Serial Port (COM1) Line In (Light Blue) LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)* Front Speaker (Lime) LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)* Microphone (Pink)
  • Page 17 EPC621D8A **There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/SPEED LED LAN Port LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4) LED Indications Activity / Speed LED Status Description No Link...

  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram                                      ...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installation

    EPC621D8A Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor (12” x 9.6”, 30.5 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 20: Installing The Cpu And Heatsink

    2.3 Installing the CPU and Heatsink 1. Before you insert the 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 21 EPC621D8A 1. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. 2. Illustration in this documentation are examples only. Heatsink or fan cooler type may differ.
  • Page 23 EPC621D8A Tighten the two Corner Plunger to 12 IN.LB. Two turns at a time. Tighten the two Middle Nuts to 12 IN.LB. Two turns at a time.

  • Page 24: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.4 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. A single memory module should be installed in the White socket. CPU1 1 DIMM 2 DIMMS 4 DIMMS 8 DIMMS...
  • Page 25 EPC621D8A 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 26: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE 2.0 x4, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE5 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU1) are used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards.

  • Page 27: Jumper Setup

    EPC621D8A 2.6 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 28 Chassis ID0 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID0) (see p.6, No. 6) Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (see p.6, No. 7) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) (see p.6, No. 8) Board Level SKU (Default) Reserved for system level Chassis ID0 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID0) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 29 EPC621D8A CPU PECI Mode Jumper (3-pin PECI1) (see p.6, No. 4) CPU PECI connect to PCH CPU PECI connect to BMC (Default) SATA DOM Power Jumper (3-pin SATAPWR1) (see p.6, No. 27) SATA DOM (SATA_4) SATA DOM (SATA_4) does requires 5V power supply...

  • Page 30: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    2.7 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 31 EPC621D8A Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL_1) functions on the front panel, (see p.6, No. 40) 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.
  • Page 32 Serial ATA3 DOM The SATA3 DOM connector Connector supports both a SATA DOM (SATA_4) (Disk-On-Module) and a SATA (RED ) SATA_4 (see p.6, No. 33) data cable for internal storage device. (RED ) SATA_5 Mini-SAS HD Connector The connector supports SATA _0_3 (SATA_0_3) MiniSAS-to-SATA...
  • Page 33 EPC621D8A Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the PRESENCE# MIC_RET (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) front panel audio cable that OUT_RET (see p.6, No. 43) allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 34 Front and Rear Fan Please connect fan cables to the SENSOR FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Connectors fan connectors and match the FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE (4-pin FRNT_FAN1) black wire to the ground pin. (see p.6, No. 11) All fans support Fan Control. (4-pin FRNT_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 19) (4-pin FRNT_FAN3) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 35 EPC621D8A SCLOCK Serial General Purpose These headers support Serial SLOAD Input/Output Headers Li n k i nter face for onboa rd (7-pin SATA_SGPIO1) SATA connections. (see p.6, No. 29) (7-pin SATA_SGPIO2) SDATAOUT (see p.6, No. 30) (7-pin SSATA_SGPIO1) SCLOCK SLOAD (see p.6, No.
  • Page 36 Baseboard Management The header is used for the SM Controller SMBus Header BUS devices. (5-pin BMC_SMB_1) BMC_SMB_PRESENT_1_N (see p.6, No. 38) Power BMC_SMBCLK BMC_SMBDATA Front LAN LED Header This 4-pin connector is used (FRONT_LED_LAN34) for the front LAN status LAN4_LINK (see p.6, No.

  • Page 37: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    EPC621D8A 2.8 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,...

  • Page 38: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    2.10 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/M2_2) 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 39 EPC621D8A 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 40: 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 41: Navigation Keys

    EPC621D8A 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 42: 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 43: Advanced Screen

    EPC621D8A 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, DRAM Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, NVME Configura- tion, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Con- sole Redirection, H/W Monitor, Runtime Error Logging, Intel ME Configuration, Intel®...

  • Page 44: Cpu Configuration

    3.3.1 CPU Configuration Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation. CPU turbo ratio can be fixed when Intel SpeedStep Technology set Disabled and Intel Turbo Boost Technology set En- abled.

  • Page 45: Intel Virtualization Technology

    EPC621D8A Limit is exceeded. Short Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 2 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered immediately. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance.
  • Page 46 Enhanced Halt State(C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption. Hardware P-States Disable: Hardware chooses a P-state based on OS Request (Legacy P-States) Native Mode: Hardware chooses a P-state based on OS guidance Out of Band Mode: Hardware autonomously chooses a P-state (no OS guidance) AES-NI Use this item to enable or disable AES-NI support.

  • Page 47: Dram Configuration

    EPC621D8A 3.3.2 DRAM 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. Numa Use this item to enable or disable Non Uniform Memory Access (NUMA).
  • Page 48 Memory Rank Sparing Enable or disable Memory Rank Sparing.

  • Page 49: Chipset Configuration

    EPC621D8A 3.3.3 Chipset Configuration MMCFG Base Use this item to select MMCFG Base. MMIO High Base Use this item to select MMIO High Base. MMIO High Size Use this item to select MMIO High Size. 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).

  • Page 50: Onboard Lan

    Onboard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN feature. VT-d Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor bet- ter utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. PCIE1 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE1 Link Width.

  • Page 51: Front Panel

    EPC621D8A PCIE5/PCIE6 ASPM Support This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. 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 Select the power state after a power failure.

  • Page 52: Storage Configuration

    3.3.4 Storage Configuration 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]. SATA Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable SATA Controllers. SATA Mode Selection Identify the SATA/M.2_SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
  • Page 53 EPC621D8A SSATA Mode Selection Identify the sSATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Press <Ctrl+I> to enter RAID ROM during UEFI POST process. SSATA Aggressive Link Power Management Use this item to enable or disable SALP.

  • Page 54: Nvme Configuration

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

  • Page 55: Acpi Configuration

    EPC621D8A 3.3.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. High Precision Timer Use this item to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.
  • Page 56 USB Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB mouse.

  • Page 57: Usb Configuration

    EPC621D8A 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 58: Super Io Configuration

    3.3.8 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Use this item to set parameters of Serial Port 1 (COM1). Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable the serial port. Change Settings Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device. SOL Configuration Use this item to set SOL configuration.

  • Page 59: Serial Port Console Redirection

    EPC621D8A 3.3.9 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 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 60: Flow Control

    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], [38400], [57600] and [115200]. Data Bits Use this item to set the data transmission size.

  • Page 61: Console Redirection

    EPC621D8A computer and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information. Legacy Serial Redirection Port Use this item to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency...

  • Page 62: H/W Monitor

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

  • Page 63: Watch Dog Timer

    EPC621D8A 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.

  • Page 64: Runtime Error Logging

    3.3.11 Runtime Error Logging 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 it is set to [Enabled], S/W Error Injection is supported by unlocking MSR Ox790.
  • Page 65 EPC621D8A PCIE Uncorrected Error Enable Use this item to enable or disable PCIe Uncorrectable errors. PCIE Fatal Error Enable Use this item to enable or disable PCIe Ftal errors.

  • Page 66: Intel Me Configuration

    3.3.12 Intel ME Configuration ME Subsystem screen displays the Intel ME Subsystem Configuration information, such as Operational Firmware Version and Firmware State.

  • Page 67: Intel® Vmd Technology

    EPC621D8A 3.3.13 Intel® VMD technology Press <Enter> to bring up the Intel(R) VMD for Volume Management Device Configuration menu. Intel(R) VMD for Volume Management Device on Socket 1 Intel(R) VMD for Volume Management Device Technology Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology in this Stack.
  • Page 68 Hot Plug Capable Enable/Disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports 1A-1D. Intel(R) VMD for Volume Management Device Technology Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology in this Stack. When [Enabled], users are allowed to configure the options below. VMD port 2A Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port.
  • Page 69 EPC621D8A VMD port 3C Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. VMD port 3D Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. Hot Plug Capable...

  • Page 70: Intel® Virtual Raid On Cpu

    3.3.14 Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU Intel VROC Managed Volumes (Available after the RAID has been created.) Select to see more information about the RAID Volume. All Intel VMD Controllers Select to see more information about the Intel VMD Controllers.
  • Page 71 EPC621D8A Create RAID Volume This page allows you to create a RAID volume. Non-RAID Physical Disks (Available when no RAID is created.) Select to see more information about the disk. RAID Volumes (Available after the RAID has been created.) Select to see more information about the RAID Volume.
  • Page 72 Name Enter an unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 charaters or less. RAID Level Select RAID Level. Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers Select [X] to enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers. Select Disks Select [X] to select disks. Strip Size Select strip size.

  • Page 73: Instant Flash

    EPC621D8A 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,...

  • Page 74: Security

    3.4 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 75: Key Management

    EPC621D8A 3.4.1 Key Management In this section, expert users can modify Secure Boot Policy variables without full authenti- cation. Provision Factory Defaults Allow to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when System is in Setup Mode. Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it’s the first time you use secure boot.

  • Page 76: Authorized Signatures

    d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Default, External, Mixed, Test Key Exchange Keys Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER encoded) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512 2.
  • Page 77 EPC621D8A a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER encoded) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Default, External, Mixed, Test Authorized TimeStamps Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in:...

  • Page 78: Boot Screen

    3.5 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 Filter This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.
  • Page 79 EPC621D8A 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 80: Csm Parameters

    3.5.1 CSM Parameters Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 10 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only.
  • Page 81 EPC621D8A Launch Other Network 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 82: Event Logs

    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 83: View Smbios Event Log

    EPC621D8A entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes. 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: Server Mgmt

    3.7 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 BMC interfaces.

  • Page 85: System Event Log

    EPC621D8A 3.7.1 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 86: Bmc Network Configuration

    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 87 EPC621D8A 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...

  • Page 88: Exit Screen

    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 89: 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 90: 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 91 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 92: 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.

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