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E3C246D2I
E3C242D2I
C246 WSI
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published January 2019
Copyright©2019 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 E3C246D2I E3C242D2I C246 WSI User Manual Version 1.0 Published January 2019 Copyright©2019 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 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, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

  • 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 Slot (PCI Express Slot) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch...
  • Page 5 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 3.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.9 H/W Monitor 3.3.10 Runtime Error Logging 3.3.11 Intel SPS Configuration (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) / Server ME Configuration (C246 WSI only) 3.3.12 Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology 3.3.13 Instant Flash Server Mgmt (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) 3.4.1 System Event Log...
  • Page 6 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...

  • 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

    (SATA_4,5,6,7) C242: 1x OCULINK (SATA_0,1,2,3), 2x SATA3 6Gb/s (SATA_4,5) *Please contact sales to buy the OCuLink to 4x SATA cable. C246 WSI / E3C246D2I: NVMe SSDs PCIEx4 (Share with NVMe Devices SATA_0,1,2,3) E3C242D2I: N/A - 1 x M.2 (NGFF 2242, PCI-E Gen3 x4 link or SATA signal)* *SATA 1 will be disabled when M.2 is SATA signal.
  • Page 9 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI Rear Panel I/O VGA Port 1 x D-Sub USB 2.0 Port E3C242D2I: 2 (Gen2), 2(Gen1) USB 3.1 Port E3C246D2I / C246 WSI: 4 (Gen2) - RJ45: 2x GLAN(by Intel® i210+ Intel® i219LM) LAN Port...
  • Page 10 128Mb 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 Hardware Monitor Temperature - CPU/PCH/DDR/LAN/Storage Temperature Sensing - MB/Card side/TR1 Temperature Sensing...
  • Page 11 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI Environment Temperature Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C NOTE: Please refer to our website for the latest specifications. 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”...

  • 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

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 1.4 Motherboard Layout E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I 17.0cm (6.7 in) ATX12V2 ATX_4PIN DDR4_B (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A (64 bit, 288-pin module) E3C246D2I E3C242D2I Super RoHS CLRMOS1 USB 3.1 COM1 LAN1 T: USB_1 B: USB_2...
  • Page 14 ATX 4PIN Power Connector (ATX_4PIN) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A, DDR4_B) Clear CMOS Pad (CLRMOS1) OCuLink x4 Connector (OCU1) SATA3 Connector (SATA_6) (for E3C246D2I only) SATA3 Connector (SATA_7) (for E3C246D2I only) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_1_2) SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO2)
  • Page 15 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI C246 WSI 17.0cm (6.7 in) ATX12V2 ATX_4PIN DDR4_B (64 bit, 288-pin module) HD_AUDIO1 DDR4_A (64 bit, 288-pin module) C246 WSI Super RoHS CLRMOS1 USB 3.1 COM1 LAN1 T: USB_1 B: USB_2 Intel C246 USB 3.1...
  • Page 16 Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) ATX 4PIN Power Connector (ATX_4PIN) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A, DDR4_B) Clear CMOS Pad (CLRMOS1) OCuLink x4 Connector (OCU1) SATA3 Connector (SATA_6) SATA3 Connector (SATA_7) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_1_2) SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO2) Front Fan Connector (FAN2) Rear Fan Connector (FAN3) SATA3 Connector (SATA_4)

  • Page 17: Onboard Led Indicators

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators DDR4_B (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A (64 bit, 288-pin module) E3C246D2I Super RoHS Intel C246 PCIE7 PLED PWRBTN HDLED RESET Item Status Description SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready FAN_LED2 FAN2 failed...

  • Page 18: I/O Panel

    1.6 I/O Panel E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I No. Description No. Description VGA Port (VGA1) USB 3.1 Gen2 Ports (USB31_3_4) LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* E3C246D2I: USB 3.1 Gen2 Ports (USB31_1_2) USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) E3C242D2I: USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB31_1_2)
  • Page 19 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI LAN Port LED Indications *There are two LEDs on each 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...

  • Page 20: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I E3C246D2I PCI-E x16 SLOT DDR4 2133/2400/2667 Channel A SLOT 7 INTEL Channel B DDR4 2133/2400/2667 Coffee Lake-S CPU S CPU LGA-1151 Pin Socket E3C242D2I only support 2xUSB 3.1 Gen2 rear ports type A, and 2xUSB3.1 USB 3.1 Gen2 SuperSpeed USB 4...
  • Page 21 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI C246 WSI C246 WSI PCI-E x16 SLOT DDR4 2133/2400/2667 Channel A SLOT 7 INTEL Channel B DDR4 2133/2400/2667 Coffee Lake-S CPU DIGITAL PORT B DP Connector LGA-1151 Pin HDMI Socket DIGITAL PORT C ASM1442...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is a mini ITX form factor (6.7'' x 6.7'', 17.02 cm x 17.02 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 23: Installing The Cpu

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 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 24 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 25: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 26: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots. 1. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2.

  • Page 27: Expansion Slot (Pci Express Slot)

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 2.6 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) There is a PCI Express slot on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE7 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. Slot Generation Mechanical...

  • Page 28: Jumper Setup

    (3-pin SEC_OR1) Descriptor Security Not override (Default) Override OCuLink SATA/PCIE Interface Selection Jumper (3-pin OCU_SEL) For PCIE (Default) For SATA CPU PECI Mode Jumper (3-pin PECI1) (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) CPU PECI connected to CPU PECI connected to BMC (Default)
  • Page 29 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI CHASSIS ID Jumpers (3-pin CHASSIS_ID0) (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) Reserved for system level Board Level SKU (Default) CHASSIS ID Jumpers (3-pin CHASSIS_ID0) (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) Reserved for system level...

  • Page 30: 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 31 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI Serial ATA3 Connectors These SATA3 connectors (SATA_5) support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with (for E3C246D2I / C246 WSI up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer only) rate. (SATA_6) (SATA_7 SA TA_4 Serial ATA3 DOM...
  • Page 32 Fan) connectors. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, 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 Con- Please connect fan cables to the...
  • Page 33 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI Serial General Purpose The headers support Serial Input/Output Headers Link interface for onboard SCLOCK SLOAD (7-pin SATA_SGPIO1) SATA connections. SDATAOUT (7-pin SATA_SGPIO2) Thermal Sensor Header Please connect the thermal (3-pin TR1) sensor cable to either pin 1-2...
  • Page 34 ALERT PSU SMBus PSU SMBus monitors the SMBCLK (PSU_SMB1) status of the power supply, fan and system temperature. (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) SMBDATA Intelligent Platform This 4-pin connector is used IPMB_SDA IPMB_SCL Management Bus Header to provide a cabled base-board...

  • Page 35: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 2.9 Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch With the UID button, You are able to locate the server you’re working on from behind a rack of servers. Unit Identification When the UID button on the purpose LED/Switch...

  • Page 36: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    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 37 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 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. This M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 can accommodate a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)

  • Page 38: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    To set up the system time/date information Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features Server Mgmt To manage the server (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) Security To set up the security features To set up the default system device to locate and load the Boot...

  • Page 39: Navigation Keys

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 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...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Advanced Screen

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, DRAM Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, ACPI Configura- tion, USB Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/...

  • Page 42: Cpu Configuration

    Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. C States / CPU C States Support (C246 WSI) (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I) Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.
  • Page 43 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving.
  • Page 44 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. CPU Thermal Throttling (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating.

  • Page 45: Dram Configuration

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 3.3.2 DRAM Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. ECC Support (C246 WSI only) Use this item to enable or disable DDR ECC Support.

  • Page 46: Chipset Configuration

    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 (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) Use this to enable or disable the Onboard VGA function. The default value is [Auto]. Onboard LAN1 (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) Use this to enable or disable the Onboard LAN1 function.
  • Page 47 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI Share Memory (C246 WSI only) Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Intel AMT (C246 WSI only) Use this option to enable or disable Intel(R) Active Management Technology BIOS Exten- sion.
  • Page 48 Onboard LAN2 (I219) (C246 WSI only) This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 2 feature. SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. Onboard HD Audio (C246 WSI only) Enable/disable onboard HD audio.

  • Page 49: Storage Configuration

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 3.3.4 Storage Configuration Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T. stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators or reliability. SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable SATA Controllers.

  • Page 50: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.5 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM (C246 WSI only) Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. PCIE Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCIE devices to turn on the system from the power-soft- off mode.

  • Page 51: Usb Configuration

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 3.3.6 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB devices. The default value is [Enabled].

  • Page 52: Super Io Configuration

    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. (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) Serial Port 1 Configuration Use this item to set parameters of Serial Port 1 (COM1).
  • Page 53 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI SOL Port Configuration Use this item to enable or disable Serial Port (SOL). SOL Port Address Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device.

  • Page 54: Serial Port Console Redirection

    3.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 / SOL (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I 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 55 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 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.
  • Page 56 Legacy Console Redirection Legacy Console Redirection Settings Use this option to configure Legacy Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your computer and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information. Redirection COM Port Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Resolution On Legacy OS, the Number of Rows and Columns supported redirection.
  • Page 57 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI Flow Control Use this item to set the f low control to prevent data loss from buffer overf low. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a "stop" signal can be sent to stop the data flow.

  • Page 58: 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. (C246 WSI) FAN1 Setting Select a fan mode for FAN, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
  • Page 59 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) FAN Control If [Auto] is selected, the fan speed will controlled by BMC. If [Manual] is selected, configure the items below. CPU_FAN1 This allows you to set the CPU fan1’s speed. The default value is [Smart Fan].

  • Page 60: Runtime Error Logging

    3.3.10 Runtime Error Logging C246 WSI only: WHEA Support Use this item to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only: Runtime Error Logging System Enabling Use this item to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging System. Memory Error Enabling Memory enabling and logging setup option.
  • Page 61 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI Fatal Error Enable Use this item to enable or disable Fatal errors.

  • Page 62: Configuration (C246 Wsi Only)

    3.3.11 Intel SPS Configuration / Server ME (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) Configuration (C246 WSI only) SPS screen displays the Intel SPS Configuration information, such as Operational Firmware Version and Firmware State.

  • Page 63: Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 3.3.12 Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Intel Bios Guard Support Use this to enable or disable Intel Bios Guard Support. The default value is [Disabled].

  • Page 64: Instant Flash

    3.3.13 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 65: Server Mgmt (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I Only)

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 3.4 Server Mgmt (E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I only) Wait For BMC Wait For BMC response for specified time out. BMC starts at the same time when BIOS starts during AC power ON. It takes around 90 seconds to initialize Host to BMC interfaces.

  • Page 66: System Event Log

    3.4.1 System Event Log SEL Components Change this to enable ro disable event logging for error/progress codes 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 code or both.

  • Page 67: Bmc Network Configuration

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 3.4.2 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 68 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/faq.asp...

  • Page 69: Security

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 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.

  • Page 70: Key Management

    3.5.1 Key Management In this section, expert users can modify Secure Boot Policy variables without full authenti- cation. Factory Key Provision Install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the System is in Setup mode. Clear Secure Boot keys Force System to Setup Mode - clear all Secure Boot Variables.
  • Page 71 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI rized Signature database (db). Restore DB defaults Restore DB variable to factory defaults. Platform Key(PK) Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER)
  • Page 72 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: Factory, External, Mixed Forbidden Signatures 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)
  • Page 73 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI OsRecovery Signatures 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. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256)

  • Page 74: Boot Screen

    3.6 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 75 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter this UEFI Setup Utility is to Clear CMOS or run the Restart to UEFI utility in Windows. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

  • Page 76: Csm Parameters

    3.6.1 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 8.1 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed. Launch Other Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only.
  • Page 77 E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI OCU1 Slot OpROM This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.

  • Page 78: Event Logs

    3.7 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 79: Exit Screen

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 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.

  • Page 80: 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 81: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 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 82 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 83: Technical Support Procedures

    E3C246D2I / E3C242D2I / C246 WSI 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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