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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.
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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,...
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 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch Driver Installation Guide Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide...
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3.1.2 Navigation Keys 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 ACPI Configuration 3.3.6 USB Configuration 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 Instant Flash Security 3.4.1 Key Management...
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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...
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.
1.2 Specifications D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T MB Physical Status Form Factor Mini-ITX Dimension 6.7'' x 6.7'' (17.02 cm x 17.02 cm) Processor System D2163D4I2-2T Supports Intel® Xeon® D-2163 Processors D2143D4I2-2T: Supports Intel® Xeon® D-2143 Processors Chipset System Memory Capacity - 4 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM slots - Support up to 256GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LR DIMM Type - Quad Channel DDR4 memory technology...
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256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS - Plug and Play (PnP) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events BIOS Features - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock Instant Flash Hardware Monitor - CPU/PCH/DDR/LAN/Storage Temperature Sensing Temperature - MB/Card side/TR1 Temperature Sensing - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer...
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Support OS Microsoft® Windows®: - Server 2012 R2 (64 bit) - Server 2016 (64 bit) Linux: - RedHat Enterprise Linux Server 6.8 (64 bit) / 7.4 (64 bit) - CentOs 6.8 (64 bit) / 7.4 (64 bit) - SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11 SP4 (64 bit) / 12 SP3 (64 bit) - UBuntu 16.04 (64 bit) / 18.04 (64 bit) - Fedora 26 (64 bit) - FreeBSD 11.2 (64 bit)
. 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.
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T Description Rear Fan Connector (FAN2) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB_1) SATA Power Connector (DC-IN Mode) (ATX12V3)** ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) ATX 12V Power Connector (U6755)** 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) CPU Fan Connector (FAN1) Front Fan Connector (FAN3) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_C1, DDR4_D1)
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description VGA Port (VGA1) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_12) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** Dedicated IPMI LAN Port* UID Switch/LED (UID1) 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.
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**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 ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED 10G LAN Port (LAN3, LAN4) LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description...
Chapter 2 Installation This is a Mini-ITX form factor (6.7'' x 6.7'', 17.0 cm x 17.0 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.
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual / Quad 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.
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There is 1 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE7 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged.
2.5 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.
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 2.6 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 Con nec t t he power sw itch, (9-pin PANEL1)
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Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (9-pin ITX _AUX _PAN- functions on the front panel, EL1) including front panel SMB, SYSTEM_FAULT_LED_P LAN2_ACT# (see p.6, No. 13) internet status indicator. LED_PWR SYSTEM_FAULT_LED_N LED_PWR LAN1_ACT# CASEOPEN# OCuLink Connectors Please connect PCIE SSDs to (OCU1) these connectors.
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3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. For more details, please refer to the Cooler QVL list on the ASRock Rack website. SATA Power Connector Please use a SATA power cable (DC-IN Mode)
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ATX 12V Power This motherboard provides Connector one 8-pin ATX 12V power (8-pin ATX12V2) connector. (see p.6, No. 5) IPMB_SDA Intelligent Platform This 4-pin connector is used IPMB_SCL Management Bus header to provide a cabled baseboard (4-pin IPMB_1) or front panel connection for (see p.6, No.
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 2.7 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, (UID1) the front/rear UID blue LED indicator will be turned on.
2.9 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.
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 2.10 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. The Ultra M.2 Socket supports a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s).
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Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut. Otherwise, release the standoff by hand. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used.
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 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) only.
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.
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 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>...
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.
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 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/W Monitor, Runtime Error Logging, Intel SPS Configuration and Instant Flash. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.
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.
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 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.
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CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. 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.
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 3.3.2 DRAM Configuration Enforce POR Enforce POR - Enforces Plan Of Record restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Disable - Disables this feature. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
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).
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T Onboard LAN Use this to enable or disable the Onboard LAN function. The default value is [Auto]. VT-d Intel(R) Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and provid- ing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance.
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OCU3 SATA/PCIE Mode This allows you to select OCU3 SATA/PCIE Mode. The default value is [SATA Mode]. OCU4 SATA/PCIE Mode This allows you to select OCU4 SATA/PCIE Mode. The default value is [SATA Mode]. SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support.
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 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 of reliability. SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable SATA Controllers. SATA Mode Selection Identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
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sSATA/M.2_SATA 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 ALPM Use this item to enable or disable Support Aggressive Link Power Management. M2_1(sSATA) / M2_2(sSATA) / M2_1(PCIE) / M2_2(PCIE) Depending on how many SATA ports you have, you will see sSATA_x (x means number) listed on the screen, with its status indicated as sSATA device [(Model Name)] or [Not...
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 3.3.5 ACPI Configuration PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN. Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the powersoft- off mode.
3.3.6 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Suppor t for USB 2.0 dev ices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only.
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Use this item to set parameters of COM1. Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Change Settings Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device. SOL Configuration Use this item to set parameters of SOL.
3.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection COM 1 / 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.
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 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], [38400], [57600] and [115200]. Data Bits Use this item to set the data transmission size.
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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. Redirect After POST When Bootloader is selected, then Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting to legacy OS.
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T CTS], and [Software Xon/Xoff]. Data Bits Parity Stop Bits...
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. Fan Control If [Auto] is selected, the fan speed will controlled by BMC.
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T Smart Fan Temp Control Smart Fan Temp x (x means 1 to 11 stage) This allows you to set temperature for each stage. Watch Dog Timer This allows you to enable or disable the Watch Dog Timer. The default value is [Disabled].
3.3.10 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.
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 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 Fatal errors.
3.3.11 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.
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 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.
3.4.1 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. Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it’s the first time you use secure boot.
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB Device Guard ready system must not list ‘Microsoft UEFI CA’ Certificate in Autho- 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.
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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) Key Source: Factory, External, Mixed Forbidden Signatures Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1.
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T Key Source: Factory, External, Mixedt 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.
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 #2 Use this item to set the system boot order.
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the UEFI setup utility. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. 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.
3.5.1 CSM(Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows Server 2012 R2 or later ver- sions 64-bit UEFI and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed.
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T PCIE M2_1 Slot OpROM Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy. In Auto option, the default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (This item can't select Video Option ROM policy.) PCIE M2_2 Slot OpROM Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy.
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.
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 3.7 Server Mgmt 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.
3.7.1 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.
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 3.7.2 BMC Network Configuration BMC Out of Band Access Enabled/Disabled BMC Out of band Access. 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.
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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...
D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 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.
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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...
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 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.
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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...
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D2143D4I2-2T / D2163D4I2-2T 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.