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SP2C621D16-2T
SP2C621D16-2L+
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Version 1.0
Published April 2022
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  • Page 1 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ User Manual Version 1.0 Published April 2022 Copyright©2022 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 and Heatsink Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.4.1 DIMM Population for DDR4 2.4.2 DIMM Population for DDR4 and BPS Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup...
  • 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 USB Configuration 3.3.8 Super IO Configuration 3.3.9 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.10 H/W Monitor 3.3.11 Runtime Error Logging...
  • Page 6 3.5.1 CSM Parameters Server Mgmt 3.6.1 BMC Network Configuration 3.6.2 System Event Log 3.6.3 View System Event Log 3.6.4 BMC Tools Event Logs Exit Screen Chapter 4 Software Support Download and Install Operating System Download and Install Software Drivers 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 SP2C621D16-2T / SP2C621D16-2L+ MB Physical Status Form Factor Dimension 12” x 13” (30.5 cm x 33 cm) Processor System Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors Socket 1+1 Socket P+ (LGA 4189) Thermal Design 270W Power Chipset Intel® C621A CPLD...
  • Page 9 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ Ethernet SP2C621D16-2T: Interface 10000/1000/100 Mbps by X710 SP2C621D16-2L+: 1000/100/10 Mbps by i350 SP2C621D16-2T: LAN controller - 2 x RJ45 10GbE RJ45 by Intel® X710 - 1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port by RTL8211E - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Effcient Ethernet 802.3az...
  • Page 10 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 Temperature Sensing - MB Temperature Sensing...
  • Page 11 Support OS Microsoft® Windows® - Server 2016 (64 bit) - Server 2019 (64 bit) - Server 2022 (64 bit) Linux® - Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7.9 (64 bit) / 8.5 (64 bit) - CentOs 7.9 (64 bit) / 8.5 (64 bit) - SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 15 SP2 (64 bit) - Ubuntu 20.04.2 (64 bit) / 21.04 (64 bit) / 21.10 (64 bit) Hypervisor:...

  • 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

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 1.4 Motherboard Layout 33.0cm (13.0 in) DDR4_N1 DDR4_M1 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 ATXPWR1 ATX12V3 PSU_SMB1 DDR4_P1 FAN1 DDR4_O1 UID1 DDR4_B1 USB 3.2 Gen1 DDR4_A1 IPMI_LAN T: USB3_1 B: USB3_2 DDR4_D1 DDR4_C1 LAN1 CPU2 LAN2 CPU1 DDR4_K1 DDR4_L1 DDR4_I1 FRNT_VGA1 DDR4_J1...
  • Page 14 Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V3) System Fan Connector (FAN1) PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_B1, DDR4_D1)* 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_C1)* LGA 4189 CPU Socket (CPU1) M.2 Socket (M2_1, M-Key) (Type 2280/22110) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_E1, DDR4_G1)*...
  • Page 15 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ No. Description TPM-SPI Header (TPM_BIOS_PH1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_2) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) PCI Express 4.0 x8 Slot (PCIE1) PCI Express 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2) ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) PCI Express 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3) PCI Express 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4)

  • Page 16: Onboard Led Indicators

    1.5 Onboard LED Indicators...
  • Page 17 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ Item Status Description FAN1_LED FAN1 failed FAN2_LED FAN2 failed FAN3_LED FAN3 failed FAN5_LED FAN4 failed FAN4_LED FAN5 failed FAN6_LED FAN6 failed SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready BMC_LED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED...

  • Page 18: I/O Panel

    1.6 I/O Panel SP2C621D16-2T No. Description No. Description UID Switch (UID) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** IPMI LAN Port (IPMI_LAN1)* 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) VGA Header (VGA1) SP2C621D16-2L+ No. Description No. Description UID Switch (UID)
  • Page 19 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Dedicated IPMI LAN Port LED Indications Activity / Link LED...
  • Page 20 ***There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port 1G LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status...

  • Page 21: Block Diagram

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 1.7 Block Diagram SP2C621D16-2T 2x USB2.0 PCIe2(x1)
  • Page 22 SP2C621D16-2...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ Chapter 2 Installation This is an EEB form factor (12” x 13”, 30.5 cm x 33 cm ) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu And Heatsink

    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 25 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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.
  • Page 27 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ CPU Carrier...
  • Page 28 Heatsink CPU Carrier Socket...
  • Page 29 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+...

  • Page 30: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides sixteen 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Eight Channel Memory Technology (one DIMM per channel). 1. Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the powercord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.

  • Page 31: Dimm Population For Ddr4 And Bps

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 2 CPU Configuration (DDR4) CPU1 DDR4 1 DIMM 2 DIMMS 4 DIMMS 8 DIMMS 16 DIMMS CPU2 DDR4 1 DIMM 2 DIMMS 4 DIMMS 8 DIMMS 16 DIMMS Note: “#” indicates the slot is populated with a memory module.
  • Page 32 2 CPU Configuration (DDR4+BPS) CPU1 DDR4 8 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 8 BPS 12 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 2 BPS CPU2 DDR4 8 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 8 BPS 12 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 2 BPS...
  • Page 33 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+...

  • Page 34: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 6 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE 4.0 x8 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.

  • Page 35: Jumper Setup

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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 36: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    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. System Panel Header C onnec t t he power sw itch, PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 37 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX_PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.7, No. 24) including front panel SMB, internet status indicator. 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 38 IntA_PA_D+ USB 3.2 Gen1 Header Besides four default USB 3.2 IntA_PA_D- (19-pin USB3_3_4) Gen1 ports on the I/O panel, IntA_PA_SSTX+ IntA_PA_SSTX- (see p.7, No. 28) there is one USB 3.2 Gen1 IntA_PA_SSRX+ header on this motherboard. IntA_PA_SSRX- Vbus This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports.
  • Page 39 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ Backplane PCI Express These headers are used for the Hot-Plug Connectors hot plug feature of HDDs on (5-pin CPU1_ HSBP1) the backplane. P0_HP_ALERT_L (see p.7, No. 29) CPU_HP_SDA (5-pin CPU2_ HSBP1) CPU_HP_SCL (see p.7, No. 30) System Fan Connectors...
  • Page 40 ATX Power Connectors This motherboard provides (8-pin ATX12V1) three ATX power connectors. (see p.7, No.1) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.7, No. 2) (8-pin ATX12V3) (see p.7, No. 4) IPMB_SDA Intelligent Platform This 4-pin connector is used IPMB_SCL Management Bus Header to provide a cabled baseboard (4-pin IPMB1) or front panel connection for (see p.7, No.
  • Page 41 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ Mini-SAS HD Connectors The connector supports MSAS_HD0 (MSAS_HD0) MiniSAS-to-SATA (see p.7, No. 16) data cables for internal storage devices with up (SSATA_2_5) to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer (see p.7, No. 18) rate. SSATA_2_5 Clear CMOS Pad This allows you to clear the (CLRMOS1) data in CMOS.
  • Page 42 SlimSAS Connectors These connectors are used for SLIM2 SLIM1 (SLIM1) the NVME PCIE devices. (see p.7, No. 14) (SLIM2) (see p.7, No. 13) 77 79 78 80...
  • Page 43 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 80-pin Defeinition Pin Defeinition GND_1 GND_12 RX_0+ TX_0+ RX_0- TX_0- GND_2 GND_13 RX_1+ TX_1+ RX_1- TX_1- GND_3 GND_14 SIDEBAND_7A SIDEBAND_0A SIDEBAND_4A SIDEBAND_1A SIDEBAND_3A SIDEBAND_2A SIDEBAND_A+ SIDEBAND_5A SIDEBAND_A- SIDEBAND_6A GND_4 GND_15 RX_2+ TX_2+ RX_2- TX_2- GND_5 GND_16 RX_3+ TX_3+...

  • Page 44: Dr. Debug

    2.8 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 0x31 PEI_MEMORY_INSTALLED 0x32 PEI_CPU_INIT 0x33 PEI_CPU_CACHE_INIT...
  • Page 45 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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 46 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 47 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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 48 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 49 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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 50: Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    2.9 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, (UID1) the front/rear UID blue LED indicator will be truned on.

  • Page 51: Ssd Module Installation Guide

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 2.11 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2280/22110 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen 4 x4 (64Gb/s). Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw.
  • Page 52 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 53: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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 54: 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 55: Main Screen

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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 56: 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, USB Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Con- sole Redirection, H/W Monitor, Runtime Error Logging, Intel SPS Configuration, Intel VMD Technology, Tls Auth Configuration and Instant Flash.

  • Page 57: Cpu Configuration

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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 58 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. Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts.
  • Page 59 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. Enhanced Halt State(C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.

  • Page 60: Dram Configuration

    3.3.2 DRAM Configuration Enforce POR Enforce POR - Enforces Plan Of Record restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Disable - Disables this feature. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. Numa Use this item to enable or disable Non Uniform Memory Access (NUMA).
  • Page 61 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ ADDDC Sparing Enable or disable ADDDC Sparing. 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.

  • Page 62: 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 Granularity Size Use this item to select the allocation size used to assign mmioh resources. Total mmioh space can be up to 32x granularity.
  • Page 63 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ Onboard VGA Use this to enable or disable the Onboard VGA function. The default value is [Auto]. *This item is not available when the Primary Graphic Adapter is set to [Onboard VGA]. Onboard LAN1 and LAN2 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN feature.
  • Page 64 PCIE6 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. PCIE5 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE5 Link Width. The default value is [x16]. PCIE5 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. PCIE4 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE4 Link Width.

  • Page 65: Storage Configuration

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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.

  • Page 66: Nvme Configuration

    3.3.5 NVMe Configuration If there is a NVMe device installed on the motherboard, the NVMe Configuration page will display the relevant information of the NVMe device you are using. Please note that the information and items shown here may vary depending on the NVMe device you use. Self Test Option Select either Short or Extended Self Test.

  • Page 67: Acpi Configuration

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 3.3.6 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 68: Usb Configuration

    3.3.7 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 69: Super Io Configuration

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 3.3.8 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Use this item to set parameters of SOL. Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable Serial Port (COM). Change Settings Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device.

  • Page 70: Serial Port Console Redirection

    3.3.9 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 71 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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 72 Redirection COM Port Use this item to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Resolution On Legacy OS, the Number of Rows and Columns supported redirection. Redirection After POST If the [Bootloader] is selected, legacy console redirection is disabled before booting to legacy OS.
  • Page 73 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ CTS], and [Software Xon/Xoff]. Data Bits EMS Parity EMS Stop Bits EMS...

  • Page 74: H/W Monitor

    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. Watch Dog Timer This allows you to enable or disable the Watch Dog Timer.

  • Page 75: Runtime Error Logging

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 3.3.11 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 76 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 77: Intel Sps Configuration

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 3.3.12 Intel SPS Configuration SPS screen displays the Intel SPS Configuration information, such as Operational Firmware Version and Firmware State.

  • Page 78: Intel® Vmd Technology

    3.3.13 Intel® VMD technology ® Press <Enter> to bring up the Intel VMD for Volume Management Device Configuration menu. ® Intel VMD for Volume Management Device on Socket 0 VMD Config for IOU 0 (PCIE1 / M2_1) Enable/Disable VMD Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology in this Stack.
  • Page 79 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ specific root port. VMD port D Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. Hot Plug Capable Use this item to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports.
  • Page 80 VMD port A Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. VMD port B Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. VMD port C Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port.
  • Page 81 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ Hot Plug Capable Use this item to enable or disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports. ® Intel VMD for Volume Management Device on Socket 1 VMD Config for IOU 0 (PCIE6) Enable/Disable VMD Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology in this Stack.
  • Page 82 specific root port. VMD port B Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. VMD port C Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. VMD port D Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port.

  • Page 83: Tls Auth Configuratio

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 3.3.14 Tls Auth Configuratio Server CA Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Server CA. Client Cert Configuration Enroll Cert Press <Enter> to enroll cert. Delete Cert Press <Enter> to delete cert.

  • Page 84: Instant Flash

    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, 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 85: Security

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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 86: Key Management

    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. Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it’s the first time you use secure boot.
  • Page 87 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ Remove 'UEFI CA' from DB Device Guard ready system must not list ‘Microsoft UEFI CA’ Certificate in Autho- 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.
  • Page 88 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 Forbidden Signatures 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)
  • Page 89 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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) 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 90: 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 91 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ AddOn ROM Display Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option “Full Screen Logo” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

  • Page 92: 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 Server 2012 R2 or later ver- sions 64-bit UEFI and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed.
  • Page 93 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ M2_1 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.) PCIE3 Slot OpROM Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy.
  • Page 94 PCIE5 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.) PCIE4 Slot OpROM Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy.

  • Page 95: Server Mgmt

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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 96: Bmc Network Configuration

    3.6.1 BMC Network Configuration BMC Out of Band Access Enabled/Disabled BMC Out of band Access. IPMI(eth0) 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 97 SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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 98: System Event Log

    3.6.2 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. Log EFI Status Codes Use this item to disable the logging of EFI Status Codes or log only error code or only progress code or both.

  • Page 99: View System Event Log

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 3.6.3 View System Event Log This page display the information of the system event log.

  • Page 100: Bmc Tools

    3.6.4 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 interface after POST stage All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.

  • Page 101: Event Logs

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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 102 entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes. Log EFI Status Code Enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM reserved type E0 (if not already converted to legacy). Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type Enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (Not all may be translated).

  • Page 103: Exit Screen

    SP2C621D16-2T SP2C621D16-2L+ 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.
  • Page 104 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Select an item to start booting from the selected device.

  • Page 105: Chapter 4 Software Support

    4.3 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 106: 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 107 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 108: 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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