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EP2C612D16C-4L
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Published December 2014
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  • Page 1 EP2C612D16C-4L User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2014 Copyright©2014 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 Slots (PCI and 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 ACPI Configuration 3.3.2 Configure Super IO Settings 3.3.3 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.4 CSM Parameters 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 3rd Storage Configuration 3.3.10 H/W Monitor...
  • Page 6 3.4.5 IIO Configuration 3.4.6 PCH Configuration 3.4.7 Server ME Configuration Server Mgmt 3.5.1 System Event Log 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...

  • 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 EP2C612D16C-4L MB Physical Status Form Factor SSI EEB Dimension 12'' x 13'' (30.5 cm x 33.0 cm) Processor System Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3/v4* series *Only E5-2600 V4 CPUs support DDR4 2400. Socket Dual Socket LGA 2011 R3 Chipset Intel®...
  • Page 9 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS BIOS Features - Plug and Play (PnP) - ACPI 2.0 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.8.1 Support - ASRock Rack Instant Flash Hardware Monitor Temperature - Motherboard Temperature Sensing - CPU1 Temperature Sensing - CPU2 Temperature Sensing...
  • Page 10 - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan (Allow CPU Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Multi-Speed Control Voltage Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM, 1.05V_PCH, +BAT, 3VSB, 5VSB Support OS Microsoft® Windows® - Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64 bit) - Server 2012 (64 bit) - Server 2012 R2 (64 bit) - Server 2016 (64 bit)

  • 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

    DDR4_E1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) PCIE_PWR1 DDR4_D2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) PCIE6 (Blue) DDR4_C2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White EP2C612D16C-4L DDR4_C1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) NUT4 NUT3 NUT2 NUT1 NUT5 FRNT_FAN3 PCIE4...
  • Page 13 EP2C612D16C-4L Description 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_G2, DDR4_H2, White) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_G1, DDR4_H1, Blue) LGA 2011-3 CPU Socket (CPU2) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB1) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_DAT1)
  • Page 14 Description SATA3 Connector (SSATA_3), White* SATA3 Connector (M_SATA_0), White SATA3 Connector (M_SATA_1), White ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2) Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_5) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4) SSATA SGPIO Connector (SSATA_SGPIO1) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB1) TPM Header (TPM1)

  • Page 15: Onboard Led Indicators

    EP2C612D16C-4L 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) ATXPWR1 FAN_LED2 DDR4_G2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White SB_PWR1 DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) FAN_LED1 DDR4_H2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White)
  • Page 16 Status Description Amber FRNT_FAN2 failed Amber FRNT_FAN1 failed Green STB PWR ready Amber CPU1_FAN1 failed Amber FRNT_FAN3 failed Amber FRNT_FAN4 failed Green BMC heartbeat LED Amber CPU2_FAN1 failed Amber Rear_FAN2 failed Amber Rear_FAN1 failed...

  • Page 17: I/O Panel

    EP2C612D16C-4L 1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description Serial Port (COM1) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) VGA Port (VGA1) UID Switch (UID1) GLAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)* GLAN RJ-45 Port (LAN4)* GLAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)* GLAN RJ-45 Port (LAN3)* LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* LAN Port LED Indications *There are two LED next to the LAN port.

  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installation

    EP2C612D16C-4L Chapter 2 Installation This is a SSI EEB form factor (12'' x 13'', 30.5 cm x 33.0 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 EP2C612D16C-4L...
  • Page 22 The cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 23: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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 sixteen 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. Capacity CPU1 CPU2 DDR4_A1, B1, C1, D1 (Blue) DDR4_E1, F1, G1, H1 (Blue) 256GB / 512GB DDR4_A2, B2, C2, D2 (White)
  • Page 25 EP2C612D16C-4L 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 A single memory module should be installed in the BLUE socket. If you install only one CPU (CPU1) on the motherboard, make sure to install DIMMs into DDR4_A, DDR4_B, DDR4_C, or DDR4_D slot(s). 1 CPU Configuration CPU1 1 DIMM 2 DIMMS 4 DIMMS...

  • Page 27: Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots)

    EP2C612D16C-4L 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE3 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU 1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards. PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU 2) 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 EP2C612D16C-4L Chassis ID Jumpers Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) (see p.6, No. 56) Chassis ID3 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID3) (see p.6, No. 55) Board Level SKU (Default) Reserved for system level Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (see p.6, No. 54) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 30 Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (see p.6, No. 54) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) (see p.6, No. 56) Chassis ID3 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID3) Reserved for system level Reserved for system level (see p.6, No. 55)

  • Page 31: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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...
  • Page 32 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.6, No. 44) 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 33 EP2C612D16C-4L Serial ATA3 Connectors These twelve SATA3 (SATA_0) connectors support SATA (see p.6, No. 23) data cables for internal storage (SATA_1) devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s (see p.6, No. 24) data transfer rate. (SATA_2) (see p.6, No. 25) (SATA_3) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 34 Fan) connectors. If you plan FAN_SPEED_CONTROL to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, (4-pin CPU2_FAN1) please connect it to Pin 1-3. (see p.6, No. 62) *For more details, please refer to the Cooler QVL list on the ASRock Rack website. +12V CPU_F AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL...
  • Page 35 EP2C612D16C-4L Front and Rear Fan Please connect fan cables to the Connectors fan connectors and match the (4-pin FRNT_FAN1) black wire to the ground pin. FAN_VOLTAGE (see p.6, No. 10) All fans support Fan Control. FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin FRNT_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 9) (4-pin FRNT_FAN3) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 36 TPM Header This connector supports (17-pin TPM1) Trusted Platform Module (see p.6, No. 46) (TPM) system, 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. Thermal Sensor header Please connect the thermal (3-pin TR1)
  • Page 37 EP2C612D16C-4L Intelligent Platform IPMB_SDA This 4-pin connector is used IPMB_SCL Management Bus header to provide a cabled base-board (4-pin IPMB1) or front panel connection for (see p.6, No. 5) value added features and 3rd- No Connect party add-in cards, such as...

  • Page 38: Dr. Debug

    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 Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. Problem related to memory, VGA card or other devices.

  • Page 39: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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 40: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    2.12 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 41: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    EP2C612D16C-4L 2.13 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 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_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3x4 (32Gb/s).
  • Page 42 Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default. 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 43 EP2C612D16C-4L M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List PCIe Interface SATA Interface Plextor PX-G512M6e ADATA AXNS381E-128GM-B Plextor PX-G256M6e ADATA AXNS381E-256GM-B SanDisk SD6PP4M-128G Crucial CT120M500SSD4/120G SanDisk SD6PP4M-256G Crucial CT240M500SSD4/240G Samsung XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) Intel SSDSCKGW080A401/80G Kingston RBU-SM2280S3/120G For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Navigation Keys

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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 46: 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 47: Advanced Screen

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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, System Configuration, Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings, 3rd Storage Configuration, H/W Monitor, WHEA Configuration, Easy RAID Installer and Instant Flash.

  • Page 48: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.1 ACPI Configuration PCIE Devices Power On This allows the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enables 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 49: Configure Super Io Settings

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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 serial port.

  • Page 50: Serial Port Console Redirection

    3.3.3 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 / COM2 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 EP2C612D16C-4L 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].
  • Page 52 Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Serial Redirection Port Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. 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.

  • Page 53: Csm Parameters

    EP2C612D16C-4L 3.3.4 CSM Parameters Boot Option Filter Use this option to control what devices system can boot to. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy], [Legacy only] and [UEFI only]. 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.

  • Page 54: Trusted Computing

    3.3.5 Trusted Computing NOTE: Options vary depending on the version of your connected TPM module. 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. Pending Operation Schedule an Operation for the Security Device.
  • Page 55 EP2C612D16C-4L 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 56: Usb Configuration

    3.3.6 USB Configuration Intel USB3.0 Mode Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options: Option Description...

  • Page 57: System Configuration

    EP2C612D16C-4L 3.3.7 System Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter If PCI Express graphics card is installed on the motherboard, you may use this option to select PCI Express or Onboard as the primary graphics adapter. Onboard VGA Use this to enable or disable the Onboard VGA function. The default value is [Auto].
  • Page 58 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). SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support.

  • Page 59: Hard Disk S.m.a.r.t Settings

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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 60: 3Rd Storage Configuration

    3.3.9 3rd Storage Configuration Marvell 9172 Controller Enable or disable Marvell 9172 Controller. Marvell 9172 Operation Mode This item is for M_SATA ports. Use this to select Marvell SATA operation mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and [RAID Mode]. The default value is [AHCI Mode].

  • Page 61: H/W Monitor

    EP2C612D16C-4L 3.3.10 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 62: Whea Configuration

    3.3.11 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. Memory Error Use this item to enable or disable memory error logging support.

  • Page 63: Easy Raid Installer

    EP2C612D16C-4L 3.3.12 Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change “SATA Mode” to “RAID”, then you can start installing the OS in RAID mode.

  • Page 64: Instant Flash

    3.3.13 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 65: Intelrcsetup

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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 66: Processor Configuration

    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. 14 cores are available. CPU Socket 2 Configuration Active Processor Cores Enter the number of cores to be enabled. 0 means all cores. 14 cores are available. Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved.
  • Page 67 EP2C612D16C-4L 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 68: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    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® Vista / 7 / 8 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled].
  • Page 69 EP2C612D16C-4L 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 70: Qpi Configuration

    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 71: Memory Configuration

    EP2C612D16C-4L 3.4.4 Memory Configuration Enforce POR Enable to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. DRAM Frequency ECC Support Use this item to enable or disable DDR ECC Support. Enable ADR Use this item to enable the ADR.
  • Page 72 RAS Mode Enable or disable RAS modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported. If enabled, Sparing will be selected. Memory Rank Sparing Enable or disable Memory Rank Sparing. Memory Power Savings Mode Use this item to configure CKE and related Memory Power Savings Features.

  • Page 73: Iio Configuration

    EP2C612D16C-4L 3.4.5 IIO Configuration PCIE 1 & PCIE 2 Link Width Use this item to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s). PCIE 1 & PCIE 2 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 1 & PCIE 2 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto].

  • Page 74: Pch Configuration

    3.4.6 PCH Configuration PCI-E ASPM Support Use this option to enable or disable the ASPM support for all downstream devices. PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA devices and settings sSATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable SATA Controller. sSATA/M.2_SATA Mode Selection Identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
  • Page 75 EP2C612D16C-4L sSATA Port 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Hot Plug Designates this port as Hot Plugglable. 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 76 which have this option enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot. 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. Press <Ctrl-I> to tnter RAID ROM during UEFI POST process.

  • Page 77: Server Me Configuration

    EP2C612D16C-4L 3.4.7 Server ME Configuration Spread Spectrum Use this item to select spread specturm mode.

  • Page 78: 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 79: System Event Log

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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 80: Bmc Network Configuration

    3.5.2 BMC Network Configuration Lan Channel 1 (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 81 EP2C612D16C-4L 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 82: 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 83: Boot Screen

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.
  • Page 84 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” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the system boots, please select [Enabled].

  • Page 85: Event Logs

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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 86 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 87: Exit Screen

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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 88: 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 89: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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 90 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 91: Technical Support Procedures

    EP2C612D16C-4L 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.

  • Page 92: 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 93 EP2C612D16C-4L 3. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next. 4. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 94 5. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1. 6. After the installation completes, click Close.

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