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E3C256D4U-2L2T
E3C252D4U
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Version 1.0
Published August 2021
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  • Page 1 E3C256D4U-2L2T E3C252D4U User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 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 profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock Rack has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 3 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack, you’re welcome to visit ASRock Rack’s website at www.ASRockRack.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. ASRock Rack Incorporation 6F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Unique Features Motherboard Layout Onboard LED Indicators I/O Panel Block Diagram Chapter 2 Installation Screw Holes Pre-installation Precautions Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Dr.
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility Introduction 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 NVMe Configuration 3.3.6 ACPI Configuration 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 3.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.9 H/W Monitor 3.3.10 Intel SPS Configuration 3.3.11 Driver Health...
  • Page 6 3.4.3 Bmc self test log 3.4.4 BMC Tools Security 3.5.1 Key Management 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...

  • 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 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U MB Physical Status Form Factor mATX Dimension 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4 cm x24.4 cm) Processor System Support Intel® Rocket Lake-E and Pentium Series Processors Socket LGA 1200 Max. Thermal Design Power (TDP) E3C256D4U-2L2T: Intel® C256 Chipset E3C252D4U: Intel® C252...
  • Page 9 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U E3C252D4U: 1 (M2_1: M-key, Type 2260/2280/22110, PCIe 3.0 x2 or SATA 6Gb/s) *The M.2 slot (M2_1) is shared with the SATA_0 connector. When M2_1 is populated with a M.2 SATA3/PCIE3.0(x2) module, SATA_0 is disabled. Ethernet Interface 10000 / 1000 /100 /10 Mbps E3C256D4U-2L2T: 2 x RJ45 10GLAN by Intel®...
  • Page 10 256 Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS BIOS Features - Plug and Play (PnP) - ACPI 2.0 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.8.0 Support - ASRock Rack Instant Flash Hardware Monitor Temperature - CPU/PCH Temperature Sensing - MB/Card Side/TR1 Temperature Sensing...
  • Page 11 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U - CPU/Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan (Allow CPU Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) - Fan Multi-Speed Control Voltage Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM,V1.0M,+BAT, 3VSB, 5VSB Support OS Microsoft® Windows® - Server 2019 (64 bit) - Server 2022 (64 bit) Linux®...

  • Page 12: Unique Features

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

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 1.4 Motherboard Layout E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U: 17.0cm (9.6 in) UID1 BIOS FRNT_VGA1 PSU_SMB1 ATXPWR1 DDR4_B2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_A2 ASPEED AST2500 DDR4_A1 IPMI_ LAN1 FAN1 HDMI1 FAN2 FAN3 ATX12V1 LAN1 (for E3C256D4U-2L2T only) FAN4 SEC_OR1 LAN2 (for E3C256D4U-2L2T only)
  • Page 14 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_1_2) M.2 Socket (M2_1) (Type 2260/2280/22110)** SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3)(Upper), (SATA3_2)(Lower) SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_5)(Upper), (SATA3_4)(Lower) SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_7)(Upper), (SATA3_6)(Lower) (for E3C256D4U-2L2T only) SATA3 DOM Connector (SATA_0), Red** SATA DOM Power Header (SATA_PWR1) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1) Front LAN LED Connector (FRONT_LED_LAN34) USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)
  • Page 15 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U Description Clear CMOS Pad (CLRMOS1) Thermal Sensor Header (TR1) PWM Configuration Header (PWM_CFG1) *For DIMM installation and configuration instructions, please see p.19 (Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)) for more details. **The M.2 slot (M2_1) is shared with the SATA_0 connector. When M2_1 is populated with a M.2 SATA3/...

  • Page 16: Onboard Led Indicators

    1.5 Onboard LED Indicators...
  • Page 17 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U Item Status Description BMC_LED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready CPU_FAN1_LED1 Amber FAN1 failed FRNT_FAN2_LED1 Amber FAN2 failed FRNT_FAN3_LED1 Amber FAN3 failed FRNT_FAN4_LED1 Amber FAN4 failed REAR_FAN1_LED1 Amber FAN5 failed REAR_FAN2_LED1 Amber FAN6 failed...

  • Page 18: I/O Panel

    10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** (for E3C256D4U-2L2T only) Note: LAN1 (E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U-2T) / LAN3 (E3C252D4U) supports NCSI. 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 19 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U **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 1G LAN Port LED (LAN3, LAN4)Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED...

  • Page 20: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram Tatlow Platform PCI-E Gen4 X16 DDR4 2666/2933/3200(ECC/non-ECC) Channel A DDR4 2666/2933/3200(ECC/non-ECC) PCI-E X16 SLOT (x16/x8x8/x8x4x4) PCIE6 DDR4 2666/2933/3200(ECC/non-ECC) Channel B INTEL DDR4 2666/2933/3200(ECC/non-ECC) Rocket Lake-S CPU PCI-E X4(X4)SLOT PCIE x4 gen4 HDMI PCIE4 LGA-1200 Pin Socket LAN1 USB 3.1 SuperSpeed USB (NCSI) X710-AT2...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U Chapter 2 Installation This is a mATX form factor (9.6'' x 9.6'', 24.4 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 22: Installing The Cpu

    2.3 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
  • Page 23 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 25: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual 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 26 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 27: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE4 (PCIe 4.0 x4 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards. PCIE6 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 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: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 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.
  • Page 30 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.6, No. 26) 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 31 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U Serial ATA3 Connectors These seven SATA3 Vertical: connectors support SATA_1 (SATA_1: SATA data cables for see p.6, No. 17) internal storage devices Right-Angle: with up to 6.0 Gb/s data (SATA_3: transfer rate. see p.6, No.20)(Upper) (SATA_2: see p.6, No. 20)(Lower) (SATA_5: see p.6, No.
  • Page 32 IntA_PA_D+ USB 3.2 Gen1 Header There is one USB 3.2 Gen1 IntA_PA_D- (19-pin USB3_1_2) IntA_PA_SSTX+ header on this motherboard. IntA_PA_SSTX- (see p.6, No. 18) This USB 3.2 Gen1 header IntA_PA_SSRX+ IntA_PA_SSRX- can support two USB 3.2 Gen1 Vbus ports. Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX- IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PB_SSTX-...
  • Page 33 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U ATX Power Connector This motherboard provides a (24-pin ATXPWR1) 24-pin ATX power connector. (see p.6, No. 4) To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATX 12V Power This motherboard provides...
  • Page 34 Intelligent Platform This 4-pin connector is used No connect Management Bus Header to provide a cabled base-board (4-pin IPMB_1) or front panel connection for (see p.6, No. 33) value added features and 3rd- IPMB_SCL IPMB_SDA 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: Dr. Debug

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 2.9 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description 0x10 PEI_CORE_STARTED 0x11 PEI_CAR_CPU_INIT 0x15 PEI_CAR_NB_INIT 0x19 PEI_CAR_SB_INIT...
  • Page 36 0x63 DXE_CPU_INIT 0x68 DXE_NB_HB_INIT 0x69 DXE_NB_INIT 0x6A DXE_NB_SMM_INIT 0x70 DXE_SB_INIT 0x71 DXE_SB_SMM_INIT 0x72 DXE_SB_DEVICES_INIT 0x78 DXE_ACPI_INIT 0x79 DXE_CSM_INIT 0x90 DXE_BDS_STARTED 0x91 DXE_BDS_CONNECT_DRIVERS 0x92 DXE_PCI_BUS_BEGIN 0x93 DXE_PCI_BUS_HPC_INIT 0x94 DXE_PCI_BUS_ENUM 0x95 DXE_PCI_BUS_REQUEST_RESOURCES 0x96 DXE_PCI_BUS_ASSIGN_RESOURCES 0x97 DXE_CON_OUT_CONNECT 0x98 DXE_CON_IN_CONNECT...
  • Page 37 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 0x99 DXE_SIO_INIT 0x9A DXE_USB_BEGIN 0x9B DXE_USB_RESET 0x9C DXE_USB_DETECT 0x9D DXE_USB_ENABLE 0xA0 DXE_IDE_BEGIN 0xA1 DXE_IDE_RESET 0xA2 DXE_IDE_DETECT 0xA3 DXE_IDE_ENABLE 0xA4 DXE_SCSI_BEGIN 0xA5 DXE_SCSI_RESET 0xA6 DXE_SCSI_DETECT 0xA7 DXE_SCSI_ENABLE 0xA8 DXE_SETUP_VERIFYING_PASSWORD 0xA9 DXE_SETUP_START 0xAB DXE_SETUP_INPUT_WAIT 0xAD DXE_READY_TO_BOOT 0xAE DXE_LEGACY_BOOT...
  • Page 38 0xAF DXE_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES 0xB0 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_BEGIN 0xB1 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_END 0xB2 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_INIT 0xB3 DXE_RESET_SYSTEM 0xB4 DXE_USB_HOTPLUG 0xB5 DXE_PCI_BUS_HOTPLUG 0xB6 DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP 0xB7 DXE_CONFIGURATION_RESET 0xF0 PEI_RECOVERY_AUTO 0xF1 PEI_RECOVERY_USER 0xF2 PEI_RECOVERY_STARTED 0xF3 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_FOUND 0xF4 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_LOADED 0xE0 PEI_S3_STARTED 0xE1 PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT 0xE2 PEI_S3_VIDEO_REPOST...
  • Page 39 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 0xE3 PEI_S3_OS_WAKE 0x50 PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_TYPE 0x53 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_DETECTED 0x55 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_INSTALLED 0x57 PEI_CPU_MISMATCH 0x58 PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED 0x59 PEI_CPU_NO_MICROCODE 0x5A PEI_CPU_ERROR 0x5B PEI_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD0 DXE_CPU_ERROR 0xD1 DXE_NB_ERROR 0xD2 DXE_SB_ERROR 0xD3 DXE_ARCH_PROTOCOL_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD4 DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES 0xD5 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_NO_SPACE 0xD6 DXE_NO_CON_OUT 0xD7 DXE_NO_CON_IN...
  • Page 40 0xD8 DXE_INVALID_PASSWORD 0xD9 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR 0xDA DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED 0xDB DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED 0xDC DXE_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xE8 PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED 0xE9 PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND 0xEA PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT_ERROR 0xEB PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR...

  • Page 41: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 2.10 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 42: Dua Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    2.12 Dua LAN and Teaming Operation Guide Dual LAN with Teaming enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection(s) for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of distant images.

  • Page 43: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide (M2_1)

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 2.13 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...
  • Page 44 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 45: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide (M2_2)

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 2.14 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. The M.2 Socket supports a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s)
  • Page 46 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 47: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 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.

  • Page 48: Navigation Keys

    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 49: Main Screen

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 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 50: Advanced Screen

    3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, DRAM Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, NVMe Configura- tion, ACPI Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/W Monitor, Intel SPS Configuratio, Driver Health, Network Stack Configuration, Tls Auth Configuration, RAM Disk Configuration, iSCSI Configuration and Instant Flash.

  • Page 51: Cpu Configuration

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 3.3.1 CPU Configuration SGX settings Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Use this item to enable or disable Software Controlled Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Hyper-Threading (Supported depending on your CPU) Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved.
  • Page 52 CPU C7 State Support Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology When enabled, a VMM can utiliza the addiyional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
  • Page 53 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U quency when the operating system requests the highest performance state. Enable Intel TXT Support Use this to enable or disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating.

  • Page 54: Dram Configuration

    3.3.2 DRAM Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.

  • Page 55: Chipset Configuration

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 3.3.3 Chipset Configuration IGPU Multi-Monitor Select Disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is installed. Select Enable to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all times. Onboard LAN1 Use this to enable or disable the Onboard LAN functions. The default value is [Enabled].
  • Page 56 PCIE4 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. PCIE7 ASPM Support This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all PCH downstream devices. The default value is [Disabled]. PCIE6 ASPM Support This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all PCH downstream devices.

  • Page 57: Storage Configuration

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 3.3.4 Storage Configuration Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T. stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators or reliability. SATA Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable SATA Controllers.

  • Page 58: Nvme Configuration

    3.3.5 NVMe Configuration The NVMe Configuration displays the NVMe controller and Drive information.

  • Page 59: Acpi Configuration

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 3.3.6 ACPI Configuration PCIE Devices Power On This allows the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake-on-LAN. Ring-In Power On This allows the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In signals.

  • Page 60: Super Io Configuration

    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. SOL Configuration Use this item to set SOL configuration.

  • Page 61: Serial Port Console Redirection

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 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.
  • Page 62 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] and [115200]. Data Bits Use this item to set the data transmission size.
  • Page 63 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 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.

  • Page 64: 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. Watch Dog Timer This allows you to enable or disable the Watch Dog Timer.

  • Page 65: Intel Sps Configuration

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 3.3.10 Intel SPS Configuration SPS screen displays the Intel SPS Configuration information, such as Operational Firmware Version and Firmware State.

  • Page 66: Driver Health

    3.3.11 Driver Health Intel(R) PRO/1000 6.5.01 PCI-E Healthy This provides health status for the drivers/controllers. Intel(R) Gigabit 0.0.29 Healthy This provides health status for the drivers/controllers. Network Stack Use this item to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack. Ipv4 PXE Support Use this item to enable or disable IPv4 PXE boot support.
  • Page 67 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U Ipv6 HTTP Support Use this item to enable or disable IPv6 HTTP boot support. If disabled, IPv6 HTTP boot support will not be available. PXE boot wait time Wait time in seconds to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Use either +/- or numeric keys to set the value.

  • Page 68: Tls Auth Configuration

    3.3.12 Tls Auth Configuration Server CA Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Server CA. Client Cert Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Client Cert.

  • Page 69: Ram Disk Configuration

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 3.3.13 RAM Disk Configuration Disk Memory Type Specifies type of memory to use from available memory pool in system to create a disk. Create raw Create a raw RAM disk. Create from file Create a RAM disk from a given file.

  • Page 70: Iscsi Configuration

    3.3.14 iSCSI Configuration Attempt Priority Change this priority using +/- keys. Use arrow keys to selct the attempt then press +/- to move the attempt up/down in the attempt odder list. Host iSCSI Configuration Use this to configure iSCSI settings.

  • Page 71: Instant Flash

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 3.3.15 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 72: Server Mgmt

    3.4 Server Mgmt IPMI Interface Type Use this item to confugure the type of interface to communicate BMC from HOST. 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 73: Bmc Network Configuration

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 3.4.1 BMC Network Configuration BMC Out of band Access Use this item to enable or disable BMC Out of band Access. 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 74 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 VLAN Enabled/Disabled Virtual Local Area Network.

  • Page 75: System Event Log

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 3.4.2 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 76: Bmc Self Test Log

    3.4.3 Bmc self test log Erase Log Use this to choose options for earsing Log. When Log is Full Use this to select the action to be taken when log is full.

  • Page 77: Bmc Tools

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 3.4.4 BMC Tools Load BMC Default Settings Use this item to Load BMC Default Settings KCS Control Select this KCS interface state after POST end. If [Enabled] us selected, the BMC will remain KCS interface after POST stage. If [Disabled] is selected, the BMC will disable KCS...

  • Page 78: Security

    3.5 Security In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.

  • Page 79: Key Management

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 3.5.1 Key Management In this section, expert users can modify Secure Boot Policy variables without full authenti- cation. Factory Key Provision Install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the System is in Setup mode.
  • Page 80 rized Signature database (db). Restore DB defaults Restore DB variable to factory defaults. Platform Key(PK) Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512 2.
  • Page 81 E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER encoded) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Factory, External, Mixed Forbidden Signatures Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in:...
  • Page 82 OsRecovery Signatures Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER encoded) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Default, External, Mixed, Test...

  • Page 83: Boot Screen

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 3.6 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot Option #1 Use this item to set the system boot order.
  • Page 84 Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0XFFFF) means indefinite waiting. 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.

  • Page 85: Event Logs

    E3C256D4U-2L2T / E3C252D4U 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89 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 90: 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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