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D2123D4I4
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published September 2019
Copyright©2019 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 D2123D4I4 User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 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,...
  • 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 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors AC-IN / DC-IN Power Connections Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch Driver Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 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 Intel SPS Configuration 3.3.12 Instant Flash...
  • Page 6 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 D2123D4I4 MB Physical Status Form Factor Mini-ITX Dimension 6.7'' x 6.7'' (17.02 cm x 17.02 cm) Processor System Supports Intel® Xeon® D-2123 Processors Chipset System Memory Capacity - 4 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM slots - Support up to 256GB DDR4 RDIMM / 512GB DDR4...
  • Page 9 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 Temperature Sensing - FAN1/FAN2/FAN3 Tachometer...
  • Page 10 Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM, Voltage +1.1V,+1.0V, +BAT, 3VSB, 5VSB Support OS Microsoft® Windows® - Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64 bit) - Server 2012 (64 bit) - Server 2012 R2 (64 bit) Linux® - CentOS 6.6 (32 / 64 bit) / 7. 0 (64 bit) (only supports AHCI mode) - SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11 SP3 (32 / 64 bit) / 12 (64 bit)
  • Page 11: Unique Features

    . With this utility, you can press the <F6> key during the POST or the <F2> key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Rack Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.
  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    BAT1 IPMB_1 ATX12V3 ATX12V1 U6755 FAN2 PSU_SMB1 DDR4_B1 ( DDR4, 64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) DDR4_A1 ( DDR4, 64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue D2123D4I4 FAN1 USB 3.0 IPMI T: USB2 B: USB1 LAN1 LAN2 (NCSI) TPM1 BIOS CPU1 RoHS FAN3...
  • Page 13 D2123D4I4 Description Rear Fan Connector (FAN2) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB_1) SATA Power Connector (ATX12V3)** ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 12V Power Connector (U6755)** 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) CPU Fan Connector (FAN1)
  • Page 14: Onboard Led Indicators

    1.5 Onboard LED Indicators FAN2 DDR4_B1 ( DDR4, 64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) DDR4_A1 ( DDR4, 64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue D2123D4I4 FAN1 RoHS FAN3 DDR4_C1 ( DDR4, 64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) UID1 DDR4_D1 DDR4, 64 bit, 288-pin module,...
  • Page 15: I/O Panel

    D2123D4I4 1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description VGA Port (VGA1) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** Dedicated IPMI LAN Port* 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 16 **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 1G LAN Port (LAN3, LAN4) LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description...
  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    D2123D4I4 1.7 Block Diagram...
  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Installation

    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.
  • Page 19: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    D2123D4I4 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.
  • Page 21: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    D2123D4I4 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.
  • Page 22: Jumper Setup

    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.
  • Page 23: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    D2123D4I4 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...
  • Page 24 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple ALED1 LAN1_LINK_P (9-pin ITX _AUX _PAN- LAN2_LINK_P functions on the front panel, ALED2 EL1) including front panel SMB, (see p.6, No. 11) internet status indicator. SYSTEM_FAULT_LED_P SYSTEM_FAULT_LED_N R_CASEOPEN Mini SAS HD Connector The Mini SAS HD connector (SATA_0_3) supports SAS/SATA data (see p.6, No.
  • Page 25 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. Front and Rear Please connect the fan cables to Fan Connectors...
  • Page 26 USB 3.0 Header Vbus Vbus There is one USB 3.0 header on Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX- (19-pin USB3_3_4) this motherboard. This USB 3.0 IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PB_SSRX+ (see p.6, No. 23) header can support two USB IntA_PA_SSRX+ IntA_PB_SSTX- 3.0 ports. IntA_PA_SSTX- IntA_PB_SSTX+ IntA_PA_SSTX+ IntA_PB_D- IntA_PA_D- IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PA_D+...
  • Page 27 D2123D4I4 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. 3) value added features and 3rd- No Connect party add-in cards, such as...
  • Page 28: Ac-In / Dc-In Power Connections

    2.7 ATX PSU / DC-IN Power Connections This motherboard supports both +12V DC and ATX power input. Please refer to the table below for the required connections between the motherboard and the power supply. Connector DC-IN ATX PSU 12V 8pin ATX 4pin (with the bundled ATX 24pin-to-4pin converter cable)
  • Page 29: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    D2123D4I4 2.8 Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch With the UID button, You are able to locate the server you’re working on from behind a rack of servers. Unit Identification When the UID button on the purpose LED/Switch front or rear panel is pressed,...
  • Page 30: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    2.10 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 31 D2123D4I4 2.11 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).
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 D2123D4I4 2.12 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.
  • Page 34: 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 35: Navigation Keys

    D2123D4I4 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 36: 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. All screenshots in this document are provided for reference only, and may be different by models.
  • Page 37: Advanced Screen

    D2123D4I4 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 Information and Instant Flash.
  • Page 38: 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 39 D2123D4I4 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 40 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 41: Dram Configuration

    D2123D4I4 3.3.2 DRAM Configuration Enforce POR Enforce POR - Enforces Plan Of Record restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Disable - Disables this feature. Auto - Sets it to the MRC default setting: current default is Enable. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
  • Page 42: Chipset Configuration

    3.3.3 Chipset Configuration MMCFG Base Use this item to select MMCFG Base. MMIO High Base Use this item to select MMIO High Base. MMIO High Size Use this item to select MMIO High Size. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).
  • Page 43 D2123D4I4 Onboard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN feature. VT-d Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your virtual machine monitor bet- ter utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance.
  • Page 44: Storage Configuration

    3.3.4 Storage Configuration Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. SATA 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.
  • Page 45: Acpi Configuration

    D2123D4I4 3.3.5 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. RTC Alarm Power On Allow the system to be waked up by the real time clock alarm. Set it to By OS to let...
  • Page 46: Usb Configuration

    3.3.6 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. 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.
  • Page 47: Super Io Configuration

    D2123D4I4 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration SOL Configuration Use this item to set parameters of SOL. SOL Port Use this item to set parameters of SOL. Change Settings Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
  • Page 48: Serial Port Console Redirection

    3.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection 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 49 D2123D4I4 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].
  • Page 50 Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) 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 51: H/W Monitor

    D2123D4I4 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 52 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]..
  • Page 53: Runtime Error Logging

    D2123D4I4 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.
  • Page 54 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 55: Intel Sps Configuration

    D2123D4I4 3.3.11 Intel SPS Configuration SPS screen displays the Intel SPS Configuration information, such as Operational Firmware Version and Firmware State.
  • Page 56: Instant Flash

    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, 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 57: Security

    D2123D4I4 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.
  • Page 58: Key Management

    3.4.1 Key Management In this section, expert users can modify Secure Boot Policy variables without full authenti- cation. Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it’s the first time you use secure boot. Enroll Efi Image Allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode.
  • Page 59 D2123D4I4 c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Default, External, Mixed, Test Key Exchange Keys Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST...
  • Page 60 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: Default, External, Mixed, Test Authorized TimeStamps Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1.
  • Page 61: Boot Screen

    D2123D4I4 3.5 Boot Screen This section displays 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 62 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. Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo.
  • Page 63 D2123D4I4 run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM. Launch Video 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.
  • Page 64: Event Logs

    3.6 Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings This allows you to configure the Smbios Event Log Settings. When entering the item, you will see the followings: Smbios Event Log Use this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 65 D2123D4I4 entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes. View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view the Smbios Event Log records. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
  • Page 66: Server Mgmt

    3.7 Server Mgmt Wait For BMC Wait For BMC response for specified time out. In PILOTII, BMC starts at the same time when BIOS starts during AC power ON. It takes around 30 seconds to initialize Host to BMC interfaces. Inventory support Use this item to execute inventory function for system.
  • Page 67: System Event Log

    D2123D4I4 3.7.1 System Event Log SEL Components Change this to enable ro disable all features of System Event Logging during boot. Erase SEL Use this to choose options for earsing SEL. When SEL is Full Use this to choose options for reactions to a full SEL.
  • Page 68: Bmc Network Configuration

    3.7.2 BMC Network Configuration BMC Out of Band Access Use this item to enable or disable 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 69 D2123D4I4 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 70: 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 71 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 72 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 73 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 74 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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