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SPC741D8UD-2T
SPC741D8UD-2T/X550
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published January 2023
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  • Page 1 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 User Manual Version 1.0 Published January 2023 Copyright©2023 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 (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 - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The terms HDMI® and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 4 correction, improvement or enhancement of (a) the Software or (b) Intel products or processes that work with the Software, Licensee grants to Intel a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, royalty-free license, with the right to sublicense, under Licensee’s intellectual property rights, to incorporate or otherwise utilize those comments and suggestions.
  • Page 5 ASRock Rack follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASRock Rack product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASRock Rack disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.

  • Page 6: 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) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors ATX PSU / DC-IN Power Connections...
  • Page 7 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Main Screen 3.2.1 Mother Board Information 3.2.2 Processor Information 3.2.3 Memory Information Advanced Screen 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 3.3.2 Platform Power Configuration 3.3.3 DRAM Configuration 3.3.4 Chipset Configuration 3.3.5 Storage Configuration 3.3.6 NVMe Configuration 3.3.7 ACPI Configuration 3.3.8 USB Configuration 3.3.9 Super IO Configuration 3.3.10 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.11 H/W Monitor...
  • Page 8 Server Mgmt 3.4.1 BMC Network Configuration 3.4.2 System Event Log 3.4.3 BMC Tools Security 3.5.1 Key Management Event Logs Boot 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 9: 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 10: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications SPC741D8UD-2T / SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 Physical Status Form Factor Deep Micro-ATX Dimension 10.4” x 10.5” (264.16 x 266.7 mm) Processor System Supports 4 Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors Socket Single Socket E (LGA 4677) Thermal Design 350W Power (TDP) Chipset Intel®...
  • Page 11 AMI UEFI BIOS; 512Mb SPI Flash ROM Features Plug and Play (PnP), ACPI 4.0 and above compliance wake up events, SMBIOS 3.4 and above , ASRock Rack Instant Flash Internal Connectors/Headers PSU Connector 1 Mirco-Fit (4-pin, ATX PSU signal) w/ATX 24-pin adapter...
  • Page 12 USB 2.0 Header SPC741D8UD-2T: N/A SPC741D8UD-2T/X550: 1 (9-pin) PMbus Header IPMB Header Clear CMOS 1 (contact pads) LED Indicators Standby Power 1 (3.3VSB) 80 Debug Port LED 1 Fan Fail LED BMC Heartbeat Supported OS Microsoft® Windows®: - Server 2022 (64 bit) Linux®:...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Motherboard Layout

    Intel X550-AT2 BAT1 PCIE7 CLRMOS1 FAN1 PCIE6 FAN2 FAN3 ASPEED AST2600 FAN4 PCIE5 FAN5 FAN6 PCIE4 MINISAS_1 MINISAS_2 M2_1 M2_1 SUPER SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 only: COM1 USB1_2 BMC_SMB_1 BMC_SMB_2 IPMB_1 ME_RECOVERY1 BIOS TPM_BIOS_PH1 RAID_1 PASSWORD_CLEAR1 SPEAKER1 SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 only: Dr. Debug AUX_PANEL1 PANEL1...
  • Page 15 MiniSAS HD SATA/PCIE Selection Jumper (MINISAS_2) MiniSAS HD SATA/PCIE Selection Jumper (MINISAS_1) MiniSAS HD Connector (MSAS_HD0_7) Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) USB 2.0 Header (USB1_2) (SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 only) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) Thermal Sensor Header (TR1)
  • Page 16 Description ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB_1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_2) (SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 only) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) Serial Port Header (COM1) PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4) PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5) PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE6) PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE7)

  • Page 17: Onboard Led Indicators

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators Item Status Description LED_FAN1 FAN1 failed LED_FAN2 FAN2 failed LED_FAN3 FAN3 failed LED_FAN4 FAN4 failed LED_FAN5 FAN5 failed LED_FAN6 FAN6 failed SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready BMC_LED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED CATERR CPU CATERR error...

  • Page 18: I/O Panel

    1.6 I/O Panel SPC741D8UD-2T / SPC741D8UD-2T/X550: No. Description No. Description UID Switch (UID1) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN1)* VGA Port (VGA1) LAN Port LED Indications *There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
  • Page 19 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 **There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port LED Indications Activity / Link LED...

  • Page 20: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram SPC741D8UD-2T: 2T R1.00 topology DDR5 CHE DDR5 CHA DDR5 CHF DDR5 CHB DDR5 CHG DDR5 CHC DDR5 CHH DDR5 CHD SPR(HBM) PE0 PE1 PE2 PE3 MCIO 1-2 PCIe x16 Gen5 PCIE7 PCIE5 PCIe x16 Gen5 PCIe x16 Gen5...
  • Page 21 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 SPC741D8UD-2T/x550: -2T/X550 R5.00 topology DDR5 CHE DDR5 CHA DDR5 CHF DDR5 CHB DDR5 CHG DDR5 CHC DDR5 CHH DDR5 CHD SPR(HBM) PE0 PE1 PE2 PE3 MCIO 1-2 PCIe x16 Gen5 PCIE7 PCIE5 PCIe x16 Gen5 PCIe x16 Gen5...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is a deep micro-ATX form factor (10.4” x 10.5”) 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

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 2.3 Installing the CPU and Heatsink Socket Dust Cover CPU Carrier...
  • Page 25 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550...
  • Page 26 CPU Carrier...
  • Page 27 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 Heatsink CPU Carrier Socket...

  • Page 29: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots. CPU0 DDR5_A1, B1, C1, D1, E1, F1, G1 H1 1. For Eight channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR5 DIMM groups.

  • Page 31: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE4 (PCIE 5.0 x16 slot, from CPU0) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. PCIE5 (PCIE 5.0 x16 slot, from CPU0) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.

  • Page 32: Jumper Setup

    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” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
  • Page 33 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 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”. Password Reset Jumper Open: Normal Mode (Default)

  • Page 34: 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 Connect the power switch, PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 35 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX_PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.6, No. 30) 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 36 Backplane PCI Express This header is used for the hot Hot-Plug Connector plug feature of HDDs on the (5-pin CPU1_ HSBP1) backplane. P0_HP_ALERT_L CPU_HP_SDA (see p.6, No. 1) CPU_HP_SCL Thermal Sensor Header Please connect the thermal (3-pin TR1) sensor cable to either pin 1-2 (see p.6, No.
  • Page 37 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 There is one USB USB_PWR only: 2.0 header on this DUMMY USB 2.0 Header motherboard. This USB (9-pin USB1_2) 2.0 header can support (see p.6, No. 28) two ports. USB_PWR BMC SMB Headers These headers are used for the (5-pin BMC_SMB_1) SM BUS devices.
  • Page 38 Micro-Fit SATA Power Please use a SATA power cable Connector(DC-IN mode) to connect this SATA Power (6-pin SATAPWR1) Connector and your SATA (see p.6, No. 16) HDD for supplying power from the motherboard, when using DC-IN mode without SATA power supply. RRXD1 DDTR#1 Serial Port Header...
  • Page 39 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 ATX 12V Power This motherboard provides Connectors three 8-pin ATX 12V power (8-pin ATX12V1) connectors. (see p.6, No. 11) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.6, No. 12) (8-pin ATX12V3) (see p.6, No. 13) Micro-Fit ATX 4Pin The motherboard provides one...
  • Page 40 MCIO1 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition RX_DP0 TX_DP0 RX_DN0 TX_DN0 RX_DP1 TX_DP1 RX_DN1 TX_DN1 SPARE_A1 SCL1 WAKE_N SDA1 RESET_N PRSNT0_N RX_DP2 TX_DP2 RX_DN2 TX_DN2 RX_DP3 TX_DP3 RX_DN3 TX_DN3 RX_DP4 TX_DP4 RX_DN4 TX_DN4 RX_DP5 TX_DP5 RX_DN5 TX_DN5 SPARE_A2 SCL2 WAKE_N SDA2 RESET_N PRSNT1_N RX_DP6...
  • Page 41 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 MCIO2 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition RX_DP8 TX_DP8 RX_DN8 TX_DN8 RX_DP9 TX_DP9 RX_DN9 TX_DN9 SPARE_A1 SCL1 WAKE_N SDA1 RESET_N PRSNT2_N RX_DP10 TX_DP10 RX_DN10 TX_DN10 RX_DP11 TX_DP11 RX_DN11 TX_DN11 RX_DP12 TX_DP12 RX_DN12 TX_DN12 RX_DP13 TX_DP13 RX_DN13 TX_DN13 SPARE_A2 SCL2...
  • Page 42 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.6, No. 34) PCIE. With the introduction of the Intel VROC product, there are three modes of operation: HW key required Key features •...

  • Page 43: Atx Psu / Dc-In Power Connections

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 2.8 ATX PSU / DC-IN Power Connections This motherboard supports both +12V DC and ATX power input. Please refer to the table below for the required connections between the motherboard and the power supply. Connector DC-IN ATX PSU...

  • Page 44: 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 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 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 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 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 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 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 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: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

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

  • Page 51: Ssd Module Installation Guide

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 2.11 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide The M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (8GT/s x4). Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the...

  • Page 52: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY;...

  • Page 53: Navigation Keys

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 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 54: 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 55: Mother Board Information

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.2.1 Mother Board Information Press <Enter> to view the information of the motheboard. 3.2.2 Processor Information Press <Enter> to view the information of the processor.

  • Page 56: Memory Information

    3.2.3 Memory Information Press <Enter> to view the information of the memory.

  • Page 57: Advanced Screen

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Platform Power Configuration, DRAM Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, NVME Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/W Monitor, Runtime Error Logging, Intel SPS Information, Network Stack Configuration, Intel VMD Technology, Driver Health, Tls Auth Configuration and Instant Flash.

  • Page 58: Cpu Configuration

    3.3.1 CPU Configuration Active Processor 1 Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. 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. Enable Intel TXT Support Enables Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration.
  • Page 59 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 SW Guard Extensions (SGX) Use this item to enable or disable Software Guard Extensions (SGX). DCU Streamer Prefetcher DCU streamer prefetcher is an L1 data cache prefetcher (MSR 1A4h [2]). Hardware Prefetcher Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better performance.

  • Page 60: Platform Power Configuration

    3.3.2 Platform Power 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 61 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 HWP Native Mode is a pre-requisite for enabling Dynamic SST-PP. Activate SST-BP This allows you to enable or disable the SST-BP. HWP Native Mode is a pre-requisite for enabling SST-BF; HWP Native Mode with No Legacy is a pre-requisite for configuring SST-BF.
  • Page 62 CPU Thermal Throttling This allows you to enable or disable Thermal Monitor. Power Performance Tuning This allows you to decides which controls EFB. OS Controls EPB: Specifies IA32_ENERGY_PERF_BIAS is used. BIOS Controls EPB: Specifies ENERGY_PERF_BIAS_CONFIG is used. PECI Controls EPB: Specifies PCS53 is used. ENERGY_PERF_BIAS_CFG mode This allows you to use input from ENERGY_PERF_BIAS_CONFIG mode seletion.

  • Page 63: Dram Configuration

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.3.3 DRAM Configuration Enforce DDR Memory Frequency POR Enable to enforce POR restrictions for DDR frequency and voltage programming. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
  • Page 64 Mirror Mode Mirror Mode will set entire 1LM/2LM memory in system to be mirrored, consequently reducing the memory capacity by half. Mirror Enable will disable XPT Prefetch. Partial Mirror 1 Size (GB) Configure the Mirror Mode to Partial Mirror Mode to appear this item. This allows you to select multiplier of 1GB for the size of SAD to be created.

  • Page 65: Chipset Configuration

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.3.4 Chipset Configuration MMCFG Base Use this item to select MMCFG Base. MMCFG Size 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 MMIO Granularity Size.
  • Page 66 SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. PCIE Link Width Select this item to configue PCIE Link Width. PCIE4/5/6/7 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE4/5/6/7 Link Width. The default value is [Auto]. MCIO1/2 Link Width This allows you to select MCIO1/2 Link Width.
  • Page 67 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 MSAS1/2, PCIE4/5/6/7, MCIO1-1/1-2/2-1/2-2 ASPM Support This allows you to configure the ASPM support to MSAS1/2, PCIE4/5/6/7, MCIO1-1/1-2/2- 1/2-2. Onboard Debug Port LED Enable or disable the onboard Dr. Debug LED.

  • Page 68: Storage Configuration

    3.3.5 Storage Configuration Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indicators of reliability. SATA Controller 0 Use this item to enable or disable SATA controller. SATA Controller 0 Mode Selection Identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.

  • Page 69: Nvme Configuration

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.3.6 NVMe Configuration Launch NVMe driver Select this item to enable or disable launch NVMe driver.

  • Page 70: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.7 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 71: Usb Configuration

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.3.8 USB Configuration USB Configuration The USB Configuration displays the USB Controllers and USB Device informations.

  • Page 72: Super Io Configuration

    3.3.9 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Use this item to set parameters of Serial Port 1 (COM1). Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable the serial port. Change Settings Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device. SOL Configuration Use this item to set parameters of SOL.

  • Page 73: Serial Port Console Redirection

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.3.10 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 74 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]. Data Bits Use this item to set the data transmission size.
  • Page 75 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 Redirect After POST When Bootloader is selected, then Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting to legacy OS. When Always Enable is selected, then Legacy Console Redirection is enabled for legacy OS. Default setting for this option is set to Always Enable.

  • Page 76: H/W Monitor

    3.3.11 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 77: Runtime Error Logging

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.3.12 Runtime Error Logging 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. WHEA Support Use this item to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture.
  • Page 78 PCIE Corrected Error Threshold PCIE Correctable Error Threshold (0x01-0xFF) used for sparing, tagging, and leaky bucket. 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 79: Intel Sps Information

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.3.13 Intel SPS Information SPS screen displays the Intel SPS information, such as Operational Firmware Version and Firmware State.

  • Page 80: Network Stack Configuration

    3.3.14 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Enable UEFI network stack can prevents you from performing single-user network boots and network installation. If disabled, the host does not use the network interface. IPv4 PXE Support Enable IPv4 PXE Boot support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE Boot Option is not supported. IPv4 HTTP Support Enable IPv4 HTTP Boot support.

  • Page 81: Intel® Vmd Technology

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.3.15 Intel® VMD technology VMD Config for PCH ports Use this item to enter VMD for PCH ports configuration menu . Enable/Disable VMD Use this item to enable or disable VMD in this Stack. PCH Root Port 0/2 (MSAS1/2) Use this item to configure PCH root port.
  • Page 82 VMD port X 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 specific Ports.

  • Page 83: Driver Health

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.3.16 Driver Health Interl (R) 10GbE Driver 5.1.19 x64 This provides Health Status for the drivers and controllers.

  • Page 84: Tls Auth Configuration

    3.3.17 Tls Auth Configuration Server CA Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Server CA. Client Cert Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Client Cert. Enroll Cert Press <Enter> to enroll cert. Delete Cert Press <Enter> to delete cert.

  • Page 85: Instant Flash

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.3.18 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 pre- paring an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.

  • Page 86: Server Mgmt

    3.4 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. FRB-2 Timer This allows you to enable or disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer) FRB-2 Timer Timeout This allows you to define the FRB-2 Time Expiration between 1 to 30 value.
  • Page 87 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 OS Wtd Timer Policy Configure how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watchdog Timer expires. If the OS Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled, this item is not available. BMC Network Configuration This allows you to configure BMC network parameters.

  • Page 88: Bmc Network Configuration

    3.4.1 BMC Network Configuration Bonding Setting Use this item to enable or disable bonding, if you want to enable bonding please enable all Lan channel first. Bond Enable Setting Show you the Bond status is enabled or disabled. Lan Channel (Failover) Manual Setting IPMI LAN If [No] is selected, the IP address is assigned by DHCP.
  • Page 89 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 When [DHCP] or [Static] is selected, do NOT modify the BMC network settings on the IPMI web page. 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 90: System Event Log

    3.4.2 System Event Log SEL Components Change this to enable ro disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot. Erase SEL Use this to choose options for earsing SEL. When SEL is Full Use this to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. 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 91: Bmc Tools

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.4.3 BMC Tools KCS control Select the KSC interface state after POST end. If [Enabled] is selected, the BMC will remain KCS interface after POST stage. If [Disabled] is selected, the BMC will disable KCS interface after POST stage.

  • Page 92: Security

    3.5 Security In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it. Administrator 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 93: Key Management

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.5.1 Key Management In this section, expert users can modify Secure Boot Policy variables without full authenti- cation. Factory Key Provision Install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the System is in Setup mode.
  • Page 94 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 Key Exchange Keys 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...
  • Page 95 SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 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 Authorized TimeStamps Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1.

  • Page 96: Event Logs

    3.6 Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings This allows you to configure the Smbios Event Log Settings. When entering the item, you will see the followings: Smbios Event Log Use this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.

  • Page 97: Boot

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 3.7 Boot 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 #2 Use this item to set the system boot order.
  • Page 98 UEFI USB Drive BBS Priorities Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence from available UEFI USB Drives. UEFI Application Boot Priorities Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence from available UEFI Application. Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the UEFI setup utility. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.

  • Page 99: Exit Screen

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 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 100: 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 dealer...

  • Page 101: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    SPC741D8UD-2T SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 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 102 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 103: Technical Support Procedures

    SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 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 104 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 http://www.asrockrack.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrockrack.com/tsd.asp...

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