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SPC621D8-2L2T
SPC621D8-2T
SPC621D8
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published June 2021
Copyright©2021 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 SPC621D8-2L2T SPC621D8-2T SPC621D8 User Manual Version 1.0 Published June 2021 Copyright©2021 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...
  • 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 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 Intel SPS Configuration 3.3.12 Intel®...
  • Page 6 3.6.4 BMC Tools 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

    1.2 Specifications SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 MB Physical Status Form Factor Dimension 12'' x 9.6'' (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Processor System Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Socket Single Socket P+ (LGA 4189) Max. Thermal 300W Design Power (TDP) Chipset Intel®...
  • Page 9 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 SPC621D8-2T: Intel® C621A (Up to 12 SATA 6Gb/s, support RAID 0/1/5/10): 1 Mini-SAS HD, 4 SATA 7-pin, 2 SATA DOM, 2 M.2 SPC621D8: Intel® C621A (Up to 13 SATA 6Gb/s, support RAID 0/1/5/10): 1 Mini-SAS HD, 6 SATA 7-pin, 2 SATA DOM, 1 M.2 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T: M.2 Slot...
  • Page 10 Rear Panel I/O VGA Port 1 x D-Sub USB 3.2 Gen1 Port SPC621D8-2L2T: LAN Port - 2(10G)+2(1G)+1(IPMI) RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port - LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) SPC621D8-2T: - 2(10G)+1(IPMI) RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port...
  • Page 11 256Mb 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 - PCH/MB/Card side Temperature Sensing...
  • Page 12 If you install Intel® LAN utility or Marvell SATA utility, this motherboard may fail Win- dows® Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) certification tests. If you install the drivers only, it will pass the WHQL tests.
  • Page 13: 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 14: Motherboard Layout

    1.4 Motherboard Layout SPC621D8-2L2T 24.4cm (9.6 in) CPU1_HSBP1 DDR4_B1 PSU_SMB1 FAN1 DDR4_A1 DDR4_D1 ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 USB3_5_6 DDR4_C1 USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_4 B:USB3_3 ATX12V2 USB 3.2 Gen1 IPMI_LAN T: USB3_2 B:USB3_1 FAN2 LAN3 LAN4 CPU1 CPU_VSENSE PWM_CFG1 SATAPWR2 FAN3 LAN1...
  • Page 15 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 Description Backplane PCI Express Hot-Plug Connector (CPU1_HSBP1) PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1) System Fan Connector (FAN1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) System Fan Connector (FAN2)
  • Page 16 Description Front LAN LED Header (FRONT_LED_LAN34) TPM Header (TPM1) SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO1) SATA SGPIO Connector (SSATA_SGPIO1) Thermal Sensor Header (TR1) MiniSAS HD SATA/PCIE Slection Jumper (MINISAS_1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) ESPI Flash Sharing Jumper (ESPI_SHARE) Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB1) COM Header (COM1) BIOS Recovery Jumper (BIOS_RECOVERY1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN2)
  • Page 17 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 SPC621D8-2T 24.4cm (9.6 in) CPU1_HSBP1 DDR4_B1 PSU_SMB1 FAN1 DDR4_A1 DDR4_D1 ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 USB3_5_6 DDR4_C1 USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_4 B:USB3_3 ATX12V2 USB 3.2 Gen1 IPMI_LAN T: USB3_2 B:USB3_1 FAN2 CPU1 CPU_VSENSE PWM_CFG1 SATAPWR2 FAN3 LAN1...
  • Page 18 Description Backplane PCI Express Hot-Plug Connector (CPU1_HSBP1) PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1) System Fan Connector (FAN1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) System Fan Connector (FAN2) LGA 4189 CPU Socket (CPU1) CPU VSENSE Header (CPU_VSENSE) PWM Configuration Header (PWM_CFG1) SATA DOM Power Connector (SATAPWR2)
  • Page 19 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 Description Front LAN LED Header (FRONT_LED_LAN34) TPM Header (TPM1) SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO1) SATA SGPIO Connector (SSATA_SGPIO1) Thermal Sensor Header (TR1) MiniSAS HD SATA/PCIE Slection Jumper (MINISAS_1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) ESPI Flash Sharing Jumper (ESPI_SHARE)
  • Page 20 SPC621D8 24.4cm (9.6 in) CPU1_HSBP1 DDR4_B1 PSU_SMB1 FAN1 DDR4_A1 DDR4_D1 ATXPWR1 USB3_5_6 ATX12V1 DDR4_C1 USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_4 B:USB3_3 ATX12V2 USB 3.2 Gen1 IPMI_LAN T: USB3_2 B:USB3_1 FAN2 LAN4 LAN3 CPU1 CPU_VSENSE PWM_CFG1 SATAPWR2 FAN3 FAN4 SATAPWR1 SATA_5 DDR4_G1 SATA_4 DDR4_H1 UID1...
  • Page 21 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 Description Backplane PCI Express Hot-Plug Connector (CPU1_HSBP1) PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1) System Fan Connector (FAN1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) System Fan Connector (FAN2)
  • Page 22 Description Vertical USB 2.0 Port (USB_1) Front LAN LED Header (FRONT_LED_LAN34) TPM Header (TPM1) SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO1) SATA SGPIO Connector (SSATA_SGPIO1) Thermal Sensor Header (TR1) MiniSAS HD SATA/PCIE Slection Jumper (MINISAS_1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) ESPI Flash Sharing Jumper (ESPI_SHARE) Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB1) COM Header (COM1) BIOS Recovery Jumper (BIOS_RECOVERY1)
  • Page 23: Onboard Led Indicators

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators SPC621D8-2L2T...
  • Page 24 Item Status Description SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready FAN_LED1 Amber FAN1 failed FAN_LED2 Amber FAN2 failed FAN_LED3 Amber FAN3 failed FAN_LED4 Amber FAN4 failed FAN_LED5 Amber FAN5 failed BLED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED...
  • Page 25: I/O Panel

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 1.6 I/O Panel SPC621D8-2L2T No. Description No. Description VGA Port (VGA1) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN4)** USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_3_4) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)*** LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN1)* 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)*** USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)
  • Page 26 SPC621D8 No. Description No. Description VGA Port (VGA1) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN3)** USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_3_4) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN4)** LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* UID Switch (UID1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) *There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
  • Page 27 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 **There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LIN K LED SPEED LED ACT/LIN K LED SPEED LED LAN Port LAN Port (LAN3, LAN4) LED Indications...
  • Page 28: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram SPC621D8-2L2T Block Diagram SPC621D8-2L2T DDR4 CHA DDR4 CHE DDR4 CHF DDR4 CHB DDR4 CHG DDR4 CHC DDR4 CHD DDR4 CHH PE0 DMI PE1 PE2 PCIe x8 gen 4 PCIe x16 gen 4 SLOT7 X16 SLOT1 X16 PCIe x8 gen 4...
  • Page 29 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 SPC621D8-2T Block Diagram SPC621D8-2T DDR4 CHA DDR4 CHE DDR4 CHB DDR4 CHF DDR4 CHC DDR4 CHG DDR4 CHD DDR4 CHH PE0 DMI PE1 PE2 PCIe x8 gen 4 PCIe x16 gen 4 SLOT7 X16 SLOT1 X16...
  • Page 30 SPC621D8 Block Diagram SPC621D8 DDR4 CHA DDR4 CHE DDR4 CHB DDR4 CHF DDR4 CHG DDR4 CHC DDR4 CHD DDR4 CHH PE0 DMI PE1 PE2 PCIe x8 gen 4 PCIe x16 gen 4 SLOT7 X16 SLOT1 X16 PCIe x8 gen 4 Switch SLOT6 X8 PCIe x8 gen 4...
  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Installation

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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.
  • Page 32: Pre-Installation Precautions

    Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any components. 2.
  • Page 33: Installing The Cpu And Heatsink

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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 34 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. CPU Carrier...
  • Page 35 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8...
  • Page 36 CPU Carrier...
  • Page 37 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 Heatsink CPU Carrier Socket...
  • Page 39: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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 Eight Channel Memory Technology. CPU1 1 DIMM 2 DIMMS 4 DIMMS 8 DIMMS 1.
  • Page 40 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 41: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 7 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE1, PCIE3, PCIE5, and PCIE7 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) are used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
  • Page 42 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. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. Step 2.
  • Page 43: Jumper Setup

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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 44 BIOS Recovery Jumper (3-pin BIOS_RECOVERY1) Normal Mode (Default) Recover BIOS ESPI/LPC Selection Jumper (3-pin ESPI_LPC_SEL1) ESPI (Default) ESPI Flash Sharing Jumper (3-pin ESPI_SHARE) Master ESPI Flash Sharing Slave ESPI Flash Sharing (Default) The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”.
  • Page 45: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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.
  • Page 46 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX_PANEL1) functions on the front panel, including the front panel SMB, internet status indicator and chassis intrusion pin. A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-1 pin FPSMB) This header allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) equipment. It can be used for communication between peripheral equipment in the system, which has slower transmission rates, and power management equipment.
  • Page 47 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 IntA_PA_D+ USB 3.2 Gen1 Header Besides four default USB 3.2 IntA_PA_D- IntA_PA_SSTX+ (19-pin USB3_5_6) Gen1 ports on the I/O panel, IntA_PA_SSTX- there is one USB 3.2 Gen1 IntA_PA_SSRX+ IntA_PA_SSRX- header on this motherboard. Vbus This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two USB 3.2 Gen1...
  • Page 48 ATX Power Connector This motherboard provides a (24-pin ATXPWR1) 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATX 12V Power This motherboard provides Connectors one 8-pin and one 4-pin ATX (8-pin ATX12V1) 12V power connectors.
  • Page 49 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 TPM-SPI Header This connector supports (13-pin TPM_BIOS_PH1) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system for SPI interface, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
  • Page 50 Serial ATA3 DOM The SATA3 DOM connectors SATA_5 Connectors support both SATA DOMs (SATA_4) (Disk-On-Module) and SATA (SATA_5) data cables for internal storage SATA_4 devices. Serial ATA3 Connectors These two SATA3 connectors SATA_5 Vertical: support SATA data cables for (SATA_4) internal storage devices with (SATA_5) up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer...
  • Page 51 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 Non Maskable Interrupt Please connect a NMI device Button Header to this header. (NMI_BTN2) CONTROL Thermal Sensor Header Please connect the thermal (2-pin TR1) sensor cable to either pin 1-2 or pin 2-3 and the other end to the device which you wish to monitor its temperature.
  • Page 52 Virtual RAID On CPU This connector supports Intel® Header Virtual RAID on CPU and VROC RAID KEY (4-pin RAID_1) NVME/AHCI RAID on CPU +3VSB PCIE. With the introduction of the Intel VROC product, there are three modes of operation: HW key required Key features • Pass-thru only (no RAID) • LED Management...
  • Page 53: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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...
  • Page 54: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4(32Gb/s) . The M.2 Socket (M2_1) (SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T only) supports a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s) . The M.2 Socket (SPC621D8 only) (M2_2) supports a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3...
  • Page 55 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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.
  • Page 56: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY;...
  • Page 57: Navigation Keys

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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 58: 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 59: Advanced Screen

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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, Intel(R) VMD Technology, Tls Auth Configuration and Instant Flash.
  • Page 60: 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 61 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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 62 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 63: Dram Configuration

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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.
  • Page 64 Multi Rank Sparing Set Multi Rank Sparing number. Default and the maximum is 2 ranks per channel. Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrub is a background activity initiated by the processor to seek out and fix memory errors. The default value is [Enabled]. Data Scrambling for DDR4 Enable - Enables data scrambling for DDR4.
  • Page 65: Chipset Configuration

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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 Granularity Size Use this item to select MMIO Granularity Size.
  • Page 66 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. PCIe Hot Plug Use this item to enable or disable PCIe Hot Plug globally. PCIE1 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE1 Link Width.
  • Page 67 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 PCIE7/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.
  • Page 68: Storage Configuration

    3.3.4 Storage Configuration 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. Press <Ctrl+I> to enter RAID ROM during UEFI POST process. SATA ALPM Use this item to enable or disable Aggressive Link Power Management.
  • Page 69: Acpi Configuration

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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 power- soft-off mode.
  • Page 70: Usb Configuration

    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 71: Super Io Configuration

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 3.3.7 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.
  • Page 72: Serial Port Console Redirection

    3.3.8 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 73 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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 74 Redirect After POST When Bootloader is selected, then Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting to legacy OS. When Always Enable is selected, then Legacy Console Redirection is enabled for legacy OS. Default setting for this option is set to Always Enable. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection...
  • Page 75: H/W Monitor

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 3.3.9 H/W Monitor In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, includ- ing the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.
  • Page 76: Runtime Error Logging

    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.
  • Page 77 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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 78: Intel Sps Configuration

    3.3.11 Intel SPS Configuration SPS screen displays the Intel SPS Configuration information, such as Operational Firmware Version and Firmware State.
  • Page 79: Intel® Vmd Technology

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 3.3.12 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 0 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 80 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 81 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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.
  • Page 82: Tls Auth Configuration

    3.3.13 Tls Auth Configuration Server CA Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Server CA. Client Cert Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Client Cert.
  • Page 83: Instant Flash

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 3.3.14 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 .
  • Page 84: 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 85: Key Management

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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.
  • Page 86 b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHAXXX 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Default, External, Mixed 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) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHAXXX...
  • Page 87 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHAXXX 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Default, External, Mixed...
  • Page 88: 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 89 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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”...
  • Page 90: 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 Other Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only.
  • Page 91 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 PCIE2 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.)
  • Page 92: Server Mgmt

    3.6 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.
  • Page 93: System Event Log

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 3.6.1 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.
  • Page 94: View System Event Log

    3.6.2 View System Event Log Press <Enter> to view the System Event Log Records. 3.6.3 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.
  • Page 95 SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 When [DHCP] or [Static] is selected, do NOT modify the BMC network settings on the IPMI web page. 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 96: Bmc Tools

    3.6.4 BMC Tools Load BMC Default Settings Use this item to load BMC default settings. KCS control Select the KSC interface state after POST end. If [Enabled] is selected, the BMC will remain KCS interface after POST stage. If [Disabled] is selected, the BMC will disable KCS interface after POST stage.
  • Page 97: Event Logs

    SPC621D8-2L2T / SPC621D8-2T / SPC621D8 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 98: 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 99: 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 100: 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 101 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 102: 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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