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Published October 2016
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  • Page 1 EP2C612D8HM User Manual Version 1.0 Published October 2016 Copyright©2016 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,...

  • 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 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 WHEA Configuration 3.3.11 Easy RAID Installer 3.3.12 Instant Flash IntelRCSetup...
  • Page 6 3.5.2 BMC Network Configuration 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...

  • 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 EP2C612D8HM MB Physical Status Form Factor Half Width Dimension 18.6’’ x 6.5’’ (47.2 cm x 16.5 cm) Processor System Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3/v4* series *BIOS version 2.0 or above is required. Socket Dual Socket LGA 2011 R3...
  • Page 9 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 - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer...
  • Page 10 - VMWare ESXi 5.5/ ESXi 6.0* *Due to no embedded LAN devices on this motherboard for the VMWare installation, please use either the ASRock Rack OCP-series LAN Mezzanine cards or standard PCIe LAN cards for this OS installation. Please refer to our website for the latest OS support list.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Motherboard Layout

    1.4 Motherboard Layout 16.5cm (6.5 in) VGA1 USB 3.0 IPMI_ CON1 T: USB2 LAN1 B: USB1 BIOS PANEL1 SATA_0_3 Intel C612 CPU1_FAN1 CMOS CPU_1 Battery EP2C612D8HM CPU_2 CPU2_FAN1 CON21...
  • Page 13 EP2C612D8HM Description System Panel Header (PANEL1) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB1) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN2) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) PCI Express 3.0 x8 Slot (PCIE1, White) PMBus Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_CLK1) PMBus Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_DAT1) PMBus Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_ALT1) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4)
  • Page 14 Description Chassis ID1 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID1_1) Chassis ID0 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID0_1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) *For DIMM installation and configuration instructions, please see p.19 (Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)) for more details.

  • Page 15: Onboard Led Indicators

    EP2C612D8HM 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators VGA1 USB 3.0 IPMI_ CON1 T: USB2 LAN1 B: USB1 BIOS USB3_3_4 Intel SATA_0_3 C612 CPU_FAN1 CMOS CPU_1 Battery EP2C612D8HM CPU_2 CPU2_FAN1 CON21...
  • Page 16 Item Status Description FAN_LED4 Amber Rear_FAN2 failed BMC_LED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED FAN_LED1 Amber CPU1_FAN1 failed FAN_LED2 Amber CPU2_FAN1 failed FAN_LED3 Amber Rear_FAN1 failed...

  • Page 17: I/O Panel

    EP2C612D8HM 1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description VGA Port (VGA1) UID Switch (UID) Serial Port (CON1) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN1)* 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.

  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram NCSI RGMII...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installation

    EP2C612D8HM Chapter 2 Installation This is a half form factor (18.6’’ x 6.5’’, 47.2 cm x 16.5 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 20: Installing The Cpu

    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 21 EP2C612D8HM...
  • Page 22 The cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 23: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    EP2C612D8HM 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 24: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.5 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. Capacity CPU1 CPU2 256GB/ DDR4_A1, B1, C1, D1 DDR4_E1, F1, G1, H1 512GB 1.
  • Page 25 EP2C612D8HM 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 Recommended Memory Configurations Recommended Memory Configurations If you install only one CPU (CPU1) on the motherboard, make sure to install DIMMs into DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1, DDR4_C1, or DDR4_D1 slot(s). 1 CPU Configuration CPU1 1 DIMM 2 DIMMS 4 DIMMS *The # symbol indicates the slot is populated. 2 CPU Configuration CPU1 CPU2...

  • Page 27: Expansion Slot (Pci Express Slot)

    EP2C612D8HM 2.6 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) There are 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU2) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards.

  • Page 28: Jumper Setup

    2.7 Jumper Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
  • Page 29 EP2C612D8HM PMBUS Mode Jumper (3-pin PMBUS_SEL_ALT1) (see p.6, No. 10) PMBus loads the data via PMBus loads the data via (3-pin PMBUS_SEL_DAT1) BMC chip (Default) PCH chip (see p.6, No. 9) (3-pin PMBUS_SEL_CLK1) (see p.6, No. 8) Chassis ID0 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID0_1) (see p.6, No.

  • 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, HDLED+ PLED+...
  • Page 31 EP2C612D8HM Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL_1) functions on the front panel, (see p.6, No. 25) 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 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU2_FAN1) to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, (see p.6, No. 21) please connect it to Pin 1-3. FAN_SPEED_CONTROL *For more details, please refer to the FAN_SPEED Cooler QVL list on the ASRock Rack + 12V website. GN D...
  • Page 33 EP2C612D8HM Rear Fan Connectors Please connect fan cables to the FAN_VOLTAGE (4-pin REAR_FAN1) fan connectors and match the FAN_SPEED (see p.6, No. 38) black wire to the ground pin. FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin REAR_FAN2) All fans support Fan Control. (see p.6, No. 4)
  • Page 34 Intelligent Platform This 4-pin connector is used Management Bus header to provide a cabled base-board IPMB_SDA (4-pin IPMB1) or front panel connection for IPMB_SCL No connect (see p.6, No. 3) value added features and 3rd- party add-in cards, such as 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 35: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    EP2C612D8HM 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 front or rear panel is pressed,...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Navigation Keys

    EP2C612D8HM 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 38: 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 39: Advanced Screen

    EP2C612D8HM 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 Parameters, Trusted Computing, USB Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings, H/W Monitor, WHEA Configuration and Instant Flash.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Configure Super Io Settings

    EP2C612D8HM 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 42: 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 43 EP2C612D8HM 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], [115200] and [38400].
  • Page 44 Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Out-of-Band Mgmt Port Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Terminal Type Use this item to select the preferred terminal emulation type for out-of-band management. It is recommended to select [VT-UTF8].

  • Page 45: Csm Configuration

    EP2C612D8HM 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 46 Mezzanine Card Slot Use this option to select Mezzanine Card Slot Option ROM policy. (Video Option ROM policy cannot be selected in this item.)

  • Page 47: Trusted Computing

    EP2C612D8HM 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 48 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 49: Usb Configuration

    EP2C612D8HM 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 50: 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]. ACS Control Enable: Programs ACS only to Chipset Pcie Root Ports Bridges Disable: Programs ACS to all Pcie bridges Above 4G Decoding...

  • Page 51: Hard Disk S.m.a.r.t Settings

    EP2C612D8HM 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 52: 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. Fan Control If [Auto] is selected, the fan speed will controlled by BMC.
  • Page 53 EP2C612D8HM 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 54: Whea Configuration

    3.3.10 WHEA Configuration 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 Enabled S/W Error Injection is supported by unlocking MSR 0x790 Memory Error...
  • Page 55 EP2C612D8HM Uncorrected Error Enable Use this item to enable or disable PCIe Uncorrectable errors. Fatal Error Enable Use this item to enable or disable PCIe Fatal errors.

  • Page 56: Easy Raid Installer

    3.3.11 Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the driver please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.

  • Page 57: Instant Flash

    EP2C612D8HM 3.3.12 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 58: 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 59: Processor Configuration

    EP2C612D8HM 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 60 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 61: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    EP2C612D8HM 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 62 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 63: Qpi Configuration

    EP2C612D8HM 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 64: 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. MRC Fast Boot When enabled, portions of memory reference code will be skipped when possible to increase boot speed.
  • Page 65 EP2C612D8HM Memory Map Set memory mapping settings. Channel Interleaving Use this item to select Channel Interleaving setting. Rank Interleaving Use this item to select Rank Interleaving setting. RAS Mode Enable or disable RAS modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported. If enabled, Sparing will be selected.

  • Page 66: Iio Configuration

    3.4.5 IIO Configuration PCIE 1 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE 1 port Link Width. The default value is [Auto]. PCIE 1 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 1 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. PCIE 2 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE 2 port Link Width.
  • Page 67 EP2C612D8HM PCIE 4 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 4 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. PCI-E ASPM Support This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices.

  • Page 68: Pch Configuration

    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> to enter RAID ROM during UEFI POST process. sSATA AHCI LPM Use this item to enable or disable Link Power Management.
  • Page 69 EP2C612D8HM 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.
  • Page 70 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 71: Server Me Configuration

    EP2C612D8HM 3.4.7 Server ME Configuration Spread Spectrum Use this item to select spread specturm mode.

  • Page 72: Server Mgmt

    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 BMC interfaces.

  • Page 73: System Event Log

    EP2C612D8HM 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.

  • Page 74: Bmc Network Configuration

    3.5.2 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 75 EP2C612D8HM 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...

  • Page 76: Security

    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. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.

  • Page 77: Boot Screen

    EP2C612D8HM 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. Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.
  • Page 78 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 [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

  • Page 79: Event Logs

    EP2C612D8HM 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 80 View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view the Smbios Event Log records. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.

  • Page 81: Exit Screen

    EP2C612D8HM 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.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    EP2C612D8HM 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 84 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 85: Technical Support Procedures

    EP2C612D8HM 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/BMC version and problem type.

  • Page 86: Chapter 6 Net Framework Installation Guide

    Chapter 6 Net Framework Installation Guide ® To let Intel RSTe works properly, it is required to install Net Framework. Please follow the ® ® steps below to enable “.Net Framework” feature on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2. 6.1 Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2) 1.
  • Page 87 EP2C612D8HM 3. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next. 4. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 88 5. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1. 6. After the installation completes, click Close.

  • Page 89: Appendix Mezzanine Card Support List

    EP2C612D8HM Appendix Mezzanine Card Support List This motherboard supports the following ASRock Rack mezzanine cards. Mezz Card Type Mezz Slot Type Model LAN Card Mezz Type A M350 LAN Card Mezz Type A M350R LAN Card Mezz Type A M540...

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