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SP2C621D32GM-2T
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Published August 2021
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  • Page 1 SP2C621D32GM-2T 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...
  • Page 3 : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply) 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.

  • 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) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Dr.
  • Page 5 Advanced Screen 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 3.3.2 DRAM Configuration 3.3.3 Chipset Configuration 3.3.4 Storage Configuration 3.3.5 ACPI Configuration 3.3.6 USB Configuration 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 3.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.9 H/W Monitor 3.3.10 Runtime Error Logging 3.3.11 Intel SPS Configuration 3.3.12 Intel(R) VMD Technology 3.3.13 Tls Auth Configuratio 3.3.14 Instant Flash...
  • Page 6 3.6.5 BMC Network Configuratio 3.6.6 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 Returning Merchandise for Service...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock Rack website without further notice. You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock Rack website as well. ASRock Rack’s Website: www.ASRockRack.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications SP2C621D32GM-2T MB Physical Status Form Factor Proprietary Dimension 16.53” x 13.79 (42 cm x 35.04 cm) Processor System Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Socket 1+1 Socket P+ (LGA 4189) Thermal Design 300W Power Chipset Intel® C621A CPLD LCMXO3LF-2100C...
  • Page 9 SP2C621D32GM-2T Ethernet Interface 10000/1000/100 Mbps by Intel®X710-AT2 LAN controller - 2 x RJ45 10GbE RJ45 by Intel® X710-AT2 - 1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port by RTL8211E - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Effcient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function...
  • 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 SP2C621D32GM-2T Environment Temperature Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C NOTE: Please refer to our website for the latest specifications. This motherboard supports Wake from on Board LAN. To use this function, please make sure that the “Wake on Magic Packet from power off state” is enabled in Device Manager >...

  • Page 12: Unique Features

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

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 1.4 Motherboard Layout 35.04cm (13.79in) DDR4_N1 DDR4_N2 ATXPWR1 ATX12V3 ATX12V4 FAN8 DDR4_M1 USB3_5_6 COM1 DDR4_M2 FAN5 FAN6 DDR4_P1 PSU_SMB1 SLIM8_2 DDR4_P2 DDR4_O1 CPLD SLIM8_1 USB3.2 Gen1 Ports DDR4_O2 FAN7 BIOS (USB3_1_2) ROM1 ROM1 CLRMOS1 USB3.2 Gen1 ASPEED Ports 2500...
  • Page 14 Description ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) System Fan Connector (FAN6) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V3) Low-Profile SlimSAS Connector (SLIM8_2) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V4) Low-Profile SlimSAS Connector (SLIM8_1) 4 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_M1, DDR_N1, DDR4_O1, DDR4_P1)* System Fan Connector (FAN8) System Fan Connector (FAN7) 4 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_M2, DDR_N2, DDR4_O2, DDR4_P2)* Low-Profile SlimSAS Connector (SLIM7_2)
  • Page 15 SP2C621D32GM-2T No. Description SATA3 DOM Connector (SSATA0) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) SATA3 DOM Connector (SSATA1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) System Fan Connector (FAN2) System Fan Connector (FAN1) SATA DOM Power Connector (SSATAPWR2) Password Reset Jumper (PASSWORD_CLEAR) USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)
  • Page 16 No. Description CPU VSENSE Header (CPU_VSENSE) M.2 Socket (M2_2) (Type 2280/22110) BIOS Swap Override Header (EPSI_MODE1) M.2 Socket (M2_1) (Type 2280/22110) NCSI Mode Jumper (NCSI_SEL1) NCSI Header (NCSI1) Front VGA Header (FRONT_VGA1) TPM-SPI Header (TPM_BIOS_PH1) Clear CMOS Pad (CLRMOS1) System Fan Connector (FAN5) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) COM Port Header (COM1)

  • Page 17: Onboard Led Indicators

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators...
  • Page 18 Item Status Description FAN_LED8 FAN8 failed FAN_LED7 FAN7 failed LED_CATERR1 CPU CATERR error FAN_LED3 FAN3 failed FAN_LED4 FAN4 failed FAN_LED2 FAN2 failed FAN_LED1 FAN1 failed BLED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED FAN_LED6 FAN6 failed SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready FAN_LED5 FAN5 failed...

  • Page 19: I/O Panel

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) NMI Button (NMI_BTN) USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_3_4) HDD/System Fault LED (HDD_SYS_LED) VGA Header (VGA1) IPMI LAN Header (IPMI_LAN1)* UID Switch (UID) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)**...
  • 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 10G LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status...

  • Page 21: Block Diagram

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 1.7 Block Diagram...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is a proprietary form factor (16.53” x 13.79, 42 cm x 35.04 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

  • Page 23: Installing The Cpu And Heatsink

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 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 24 1. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. 2. Illustration in this documentation are examples only. Heatsink or fan cooler type may differ. CPU Carrier...
  • Page 25 SP2C621D32GM-2T...
  • Page 26 CPU Carrier...
  • Page 27 SP2C621D32GM-2T Heatsink CPU Carrier Socket...

  • Page 29: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides thirty-two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. CPU1 CPU2 DDR4_A1, B1, C1, D1, E1, F1, G1, H1 DDR4_I1, J1, K1, L1, M1, N1, O1, P1...
  • Page 30 Recommended Memory Configurations 1 CPU Configurations DIMM(S) CPU1 The symbol # indicates the slot is populated.
  • Page 31 SP2C621D32GM-2T 2 CPU Configurations DIMM(S) CPU1 CPU2 The symbol # indicates the slot is populated.

  • Page 33: Jumper Setup

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 2.5 Jumper Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”...
  • Page 34 Chassis ID0 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID0) (see p.7, No. 65) Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (see p.7, No. 66) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) Reserved for system level Reserved for system level (see p.7, No. 67) ESPI/LPC Selection Jumper (3-pin ESPI_LPC_SEL1) (see p.7, No.

  • Page 35: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header...
  • Page 36 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX_PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.7, No. 45) 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 37 SP2C621D32GM-2T IntA_PA_D+ USB 3.2 Gen1 Header Besides four default USB 3.2 IntA_PA_D- (19-pin USB3_5_6) Gen1 ports on the I/O panel, IntA_PA_SSTX+ IntA_PA_SSTX- (see p.7, No. 79) 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...
  • Page 38 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. 60) CPU_HP_SDA (5-pin CPU2_ HSBP1) CPU_HP_SCL (see p.7, No. 59) System Fan Connectors Please connect fan cables to the (4-pin FAN1) fan connectors and match the (see p.7, No.
  • Page 39 SP2C621D32GM-2T SPI TPM Header This connector supports SPI SPI PIRQ (13-pin TPM_BIOS_PH1) Trusted Platform Module SPI_RST TPM_CS# (see p.7, No. 75) (TPM) system, which can MOSI securely store keys, digital RSMRST# SPI_CLK MISO certificates, passwords, and +3.3V SPI_CS data. A TPM system also helps...
  • Page 40 LCM_RX Liquid Crystal Module This header is used for LCM_TX +5VSB Header extended Liquid Crystal (4-pin LCM1) Module(LCM) on the front (see p.7, No. 52) panel of a server system. LINK_LEDN IPMI LAN LED Header This header is used to connect LINK_LEDP LED0_AD0 (4-pin IPMI_LED1)
  • Page 41 SP2C621D32GM-2T CPU VSENSE Header This header is used to detect (3-pin CPU_VSENSE) CPU1 VSENSE. (see p.7, No. 68) Serial ATA3 Connectors These two SATA3 connectors SSATA0 (SSATA0) support SATA data cables for (see p.7, No. 34) internal storage devices with (SSATA1) up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer...
  • Page 42 Slimline SAS Connectors These connectors are used for Right-Angle: the NVME PCIE devices. (SLIM1_1) (see p.7, No. 30) (SLIM1_2) (see p.7, No. 28) (SLIM2_1) (see p.7, No. 27) (SLIM2_2) (see p.7, No. 25) (SLIM5_1) (see p.7, No. 18) (SLIM5_2) (see p.7, No. 16) (SLIM6_1) (see p.7, No.
  • Page 43 SP2C621D32GM-2T Virtual RAID On CPU This connector supports Intel® Header Virtual RAID on CPU and VROC RAID KEY (4-pin RAID_1) NVME/AHCI RAID on CPU +3VSB (see p.7, No. 47) PCIE. With the introduction of the Intel VROC product, there are three modes of operation:...

  • Page 44: Dr. Debug

    2.7 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 SP2C621D32GM-2T 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 SP2C621D32GM-2T 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 SP2C621D32GM-2T 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

    2.8 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

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 2.9 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide The Ultra M.2 supports either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen 3 x4 (32Gb/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

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 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

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 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, ACPI Configura- tion, USB Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/W Monitor, Runtime Error Logging, Intel SPS Configuration, Intel VMD Technology, Tls Auth Configuration and Instant Flash.

  • Page 57: Cpu Configuration

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 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 SP2C621D32GM-2T 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 SP2C621D32GM-2T 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 SPI/LPC TPM switch Use this item to select SPI/LPC TPM switch. 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 SP2C621D32GM-2T on monitor even if a HDMI display is connected. Select [Onboard Hdmi] instead to use HDMI as output source. 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].
  • Page 64 SLIM4_1/SLIM4_2 Link Width This allows you to select SLIM4_1/SLIM4_2 Link Width. The default value is [x16]. SLIM4_1/SLIM4_2 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. SLIM4_1/SLIM4_2 ASPM Support This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. SLIM5_1/SLIM5_2 Link Width This allows you to select SLIM5_1/SLIM5_2 Link Width.
  • Page 65 SP2C621D32GM-2T SLIM8_1/SLIM8_2 ASPM Support This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. Restore AC Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after a power failure.

  • Page 66: Storage Configuration

    3.3.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable SATA Controllers. SATA Mode Selection Identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Press <Ctrl+I> to enter RAID ROM during UEFI POST process. SATA ALPM Use this item to enable or disable Support Aggressive Link Power Management.

  • Page 67: Acpi Configuration

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 3.3.5 ACPI Configuration PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN. Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power- soft-off mode.

  • Page 68: Usb Configuration

    3.3.6 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. If you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to disable legacy USB support. Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only.

  • Page 69: Super Io Configuration

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 3.3.7 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

    3.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/SOL Console Redirection Use this option to enable or disable Console Redirection. If this item is set to Enabled, you can select a COM Port to be used for Console Redirection. Console Redirection Settings Use this option to configure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your computer and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information.
  • Page 71 SP2C621D32GM-2T 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 SP2C621D32GM-2T CTS], and [Software Xon/Xoff]. Data Bits EMS Parity EMS Stop Bits EMS...

  • Page 74: 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 75: Runtime Error Logging

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 3.3.10 Runtime Error Logging WHEA Support Use this item to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. System Error Use this item to enable or disable System Error feature. When it is set to [Enabled], you can configure Memory Error and PCIE Error log features.
  • Page 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

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 3.3.11 Intel SPS Configuration SPS screen displays the Intel SPS Configuration information, such as Operational Firmware Version and Firmware State.

  • Page 78: Intel(R) Vmd Technology

    3.3.12 Intel(R) VMD Technology Intel(R) VMD for Volume Management Device on Socket 0 / 1 Enter the item to configure settings for Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology in the designated Stack.

  • Page 79: Tls Auth Configuratio

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 3.3.13 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 80: Instant Flash

    3.3.14 Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems ® first like MS-DOS or Windows . 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 81: Security

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 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 82: 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 83 SP2C621D32GM-2T 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 84 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 85 SP2C621D32GM-2T 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 86: 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 87 SP2C621D32GM-2T note that a buzzer is needed. Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled]. AddOn ROM Display Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option “Full Screen Logo”...

  • Page 88: 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 89 SP2C621D32GM-2T SLIM1-2 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.) SLIM2-1 Slot OpROM Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy.
  • Page 90 default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (This item can't select Video Option ROM policy.) SLIM6-1 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.

  • Page 91: Server Mgmt

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 3.6 Server Mgmt BMC Support Enable/Disable interfaces to communicate with BMC. IPMI Interface Type 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.
  • Page 92 OS Watchdog Timer If enabled, starts a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management Software after the OS loads. Helps determine that the OS successfully loaded or follows the OS Boot Watchdog Timer policy. OS Wtd Timer Timeout Configure the length of the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.

  • Page 93: System Event Log

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 3.6.1 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 94: Bmc Self Test Log

    3.6.2 BMC Self Test Log Erase Log Use this item to configure Erase Log Options. When Log is Full Use this to choose options for reactions to a full log.

  • Page 95: View System Event Log

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 3.6.3 View System Event Log This page shows the information of system event log.

  • Page 96: Bmc User Settings

    3.6.4 BMC User Settings Add User Press <Enter> to Add a User. Delete User Press <Enter> to Delete a User. Change User Settings Press <Enter> to Change User Settings.

  • Page 97: Bmc Network Configuratio

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 3.6.5 BMC Network Configuratio BMC Out of Band Access Enabled/Disabled BMC Out of band Access. Lan Channel (Failover) Manual Setting IPMI LAN If [No] is selected, the IP address is assigned by DHCP. If you prefer using a static IP address, toggle to [Yes], and the changes take effect after the system reboots.
  • Page 98 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 VLAN Enabled/Disabled Virtual Local Area Network.

  • Page 99: Bmc Tools

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 3.6.6 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 100: Event Logs

    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 101: Exit Screen

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 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 102: 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 103: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 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 104 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 105: Technical Support Procedures

    SP2C621D32GM-2T 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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