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SP2C621D32LM3
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published May 2023
Copyright©2023 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 SP2C621D32LM3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published May 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 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 in- formation based on regulation requirements.

  • 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) Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Dr.
  • Page 5 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 3.3.12 Network Stack Configuration 3.3.13 Intel SPS Configuration 3.3.14 Intel®...
  • Page 6 3.6.2 System Event Log 3.6.3 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. Find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock Rack website as well. ASRock Rack’s Website: www.ASRockRack.com About technical supporting for this motherboard, please refer to the website for future information.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications SP2C621D32LM3 MB Physical Status Form Factor L-shape Propietary Dimension 18.8'' x 17'' (47.75 cm x 43.18 cm) Processor System gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable processors Socket 1+1 Socket P+ (LGA 4189) Thermal Design 270W Power Chipset Intel® C621A...
  • Page 9 SP2C621D32LM3 1 (M2_1: M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s); Type 2230/2242/2260/2280 SlimSAS Ethernet Interface Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s 1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports PXE Mezzanine Slot OCP NIC 3.0 4C+ (PCIe4.0 x16) CPU0...
  • 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, PCH, MB, Card side Temperature Sensing - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer...
  • Page 11 SP2C621D32LM3 Support OS Microsoft® Windows® (Server OS) - Server 2016 (64 bit) - Server 2019 (64 bit) Linux® - Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7.8 (64 bit) / 8.2 (64 bit) - CentOs 7.8 (64 bit) / 8.2 (64 bit) - SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 12 SP5 (64 bit) / 15 SP1 (64 bit) - Ubuntu 19.04 (64 bit) / 20.04 (64 bit)

  • Page 12: Unique Features

    1.3 Unique Features ASRock Rack Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This con- venient BIOS update tool allows user to update system BIOS without entering oper- ® ating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows . With this utility, press the <F6> key during the POST or the <F2>...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    SP2C621D32LM3 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 12 13 14 47.75cm (18.8 in) USB_1_2 BMC_SMB1 PWM_CFG1 RAID_1 PANEL1 BMC_SMB2 DDR4_B1 FAN8_1 BMC_SMB3 GPU_PWR1 GPU_PWR4 CPU1_HSBP1 DDR4_B2 QAT_SEL ESPI_LPC_SEL1 M2_1 IPMB1 PASSWORD_CLEAR DDR4_A1 BIOS_RECOVER PS_PWROK1 DDR4_A2 PMBUS_SEL_CLK1 PMBUS_SEL_DAT1 ESPI_MODE1 DDR4_D1 PMBUS_SEL_ALT1 ME_RECOVERY1 NMI_BTN1...
  • Page 14 No. Description System Panel Header (PANEL1) Jumper (PS_PWROK1) M.2 Socket (M2_1) (Type 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB3) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB2) USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_CLK1) Password Reset Jumper (PASSWORD_CLEAR) QAT Mode Jumper (QAT_SEL)
  • Page 15 SP2C621D32LM3 No. Description System Fan Connector (for 1U System) (FAN3_1) 4 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_E1, DDR4_F1, DDR4_G1, DDR4_H1)* 4 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_I1, DDR4_J1, DDR4_K1, DDR4_L1)* HDD Backplane Power Connector (HSBP_PWR1) System Fan Connector (for 2U System) (FAN4)
  • Page 16 No. Description Vertical Type A USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector (USB3 _5) USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_3_4) PCI Express 4.0 x24 Slot (PCIE1) SATA3 DOM Connector (SSATA1) SATA DOM Power Connector (SSATAPWR1) Mini-SAS HD Connector (MSAS_HD0) Mini-SAS HD Connector (MSAS_HD1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_ALT1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) BIOS Swap Override Header (ESPI_MODE1) OCP 3.0 Gen4 x16 Mezzanine Card Slot (OCP3)

  • Page 17: Onboard Led Indicators

    SP2C621D32LM3 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators SP2C621D32LM3...
  • Page 18 Item Status Description LED_FAN8 FAN8_1 failed LED_FAN1 FAN1_1 failed LED_FAN2 FAN2_1 failed LED_FAN3 FAN3_1 failed LED_FAN4 FAN4_1 failed LED_FAN5 FAN5_1 failed LED_FAN6 FAN6_1 failed LED_FAN7 FAN7_1 failed BLED Green BMC heartbeat LED SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready HDD_LED Green HDD activity LED LED_CATERR1 CPU CATERR error...

  • Page 19: I/O Panel

    SP2C621D32LM3 1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description System Fault LED (SYS_FAULT_LED1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (USB3_1) Power Switch (PWR_BTN1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (USB3_2) UID Switch (UID1) VGA Port (VGA1) LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* Serial Port (COM1) LAN Port LED Indications *There are two LED next to the LAN port.

  • Page 20: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram PCIe x8 gen 4 QAT x8 DMI3 x4 PCIe x8 gen 4 Serial...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

    SP2C621D32LM3 Chapter 2 Installation This is a L-shape Propieta r y form factor (18.8-in x 17.0-in, 48.26 cm x 43.18 cm) motherboard. Before installing the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu And Heatsink

    2.3 Installing the CPU and Heatsink 1. Before inserting 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 23 SP2C621D32LM3 1. Before installing the heatsink, it needs 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 SP2C621D32LM3 CPU Carrier...
  • Page 26 Heatsink CPU Carrier Socket...
  • Page 27 SP2C621D32LM3...

  • Page 28: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) TThis motherboard provides thirty-two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Eight Channel Memory Technology. CPU1 CPU2 DDR4_A1, B1, C1, D1, E1, F1, G1 H1 DDR4_I2, J2, K2, L2, M1, N1, O1, P1 (Blue) (Blue) DDR4_A2, B2, C2, D2, E2, F2, G2, H2...
  • Page 29 SP2C621D32LM3 Recommended Memory Configurations 1 CPU Configurations DIMM(S) CPU1 The symbol # indicates the slot is populated.
  • Page 30 2 CPU Configurations DIMM(S) CPU1...
  • Page 31 SP2C621D32LM3 DIMM(S) CPU2...

  • Page 33: Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots)

    SP2C621D32LM3 2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE 4.0 x24 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x24 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIE 4.0 x24 slot, from CPU2) is used for PCI Express x24 lane width cards.

  • Page 34: 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 35 SP2C621D32LM3 ESPI/LPC Selection Jumper (3-pin ESPI_LPC_SEL1) (see p.7, No. 12) ESPI (Default) ESPI Flash Sharing Jumper (3-pin ESPI_SHARE) (see p.7, No. 62) Master ESPI Flash Sharing Slave ESPI Flash Sharing (Default) QAT Mode Jumper (3-pin QAT_SEL) (see p.7, No. 11)

  • 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 Connect the power switch, PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 37 SP2C621D32LM3 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports (18-pin AUX PANEL1) multiple functions on the (see p.7, No. 59) front panel, 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 user to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) equipment.
  • Page 38 Serial ATA3 DOM The SATA3 DOM connector Connectors supports both a SATA DOM SSATA1 SSATA0 (SSATA0) (Disk-On-Module) and a (see p.7, No. 66) SATA data cable for internal (SSATA1) storage device. (see p.7, No. 70) USB 3.2 Gen1 Header Besides two default USB 3.2 (19-pin USB3_3_4) Gen1 ports on the I/O panel, (see p.7, No.
  • Page 39 SP2C621D32LM3 CPU Fan Connectors Please connect fa n cables (6-pin FAN1_1) to the fan connectors and (see p.7, No. 26) match the black wire to the 12V(FAN_VOLTAGE) (6-pin FAN2_1) ground pin. All fans support FAN_SPEED_SENSOR1 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (see p.7, No. 30) Fan Control.
  • Page 40 SATA Power Connector Please use a SATA power (4-pin HDD_PWR1) cable to connect this +12V (see p.7, No. 52) SATA Power Connector and the SATA HDD for supplying power from the motherboard, when using DC-IN mode without SATA power supply. Backplane Power Please connect a 12-pin Connector...
  • Page 41 SP2C621D32LM3 SCLOCK Serial General Purpose The header supports Serial SLOAD Input/Output Header Link interface for onboard SDATAIN (7-pin SSATA_SGPIO1) SATA connections. (see p.7, No. 65) +3.3V SDATAOUT Slimline NVME/SATA These connectors are used Connectors for the NVME PCIE/SATA (SLIM1) devices.
  • Page 42 SPI TPM Header This connector supports SPI SPI_DQ2 SPI_DQ3 (13-pin TPM_BIOS_PH1) Trusted Platform Module SPI_CS0 SPI_PWR Dummy SPI_MISO (see p.7, No. 64) (TPM) system, which can RSMRST# SPI_MOSI securely store keys, digital RST# SPI_TPM_CS# certificates, passwords, and TPM_PIRQ data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures...
  • Page 43 SP2C621D32LM3 Virtual RAID On CPU This connector supports +3VSB Header Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU VROC RAID KEY (4-pin RAID_1) and NVME/AHCI RAID on (see p.7, No. 19) CPU PCIE. With the introduction of the Intel VROC product, there are three modes of operation:...

  • 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 SP2C621D32LM3 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 SP2C621D32LM3 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 SP2C621D32LM3 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

    2.9 Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch With the UID button, it can be able to locate the server that are 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: M.2_Ssd Module Installation Guide

    SP2C621D32LM3 2.10 M.2_SSD Module Installation Guide The M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports either a M.2 SATA3.6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express moduel up to Gen3x4 (8Gb/s x4) 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 upon 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

    SP2C621D32LM3 Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure the system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when starting 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

    SP2C621D32LM3 3.2 Main Screen Once entering the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. The Main screen provides system overview information and allows user to set the system time and date.

  • Page 56: Advanced Screen

    3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, DRAM Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, NVMe Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Console Re- direction, H/W Monitor, Runtime Error Logging, Network Stack Configuration, Intel SPS Configuration, Intel(R) VMD Technology, Tls Auth Configuration and Instant Flash.

  • Page 57: Cpu Configuration

    SP2C621D32LM3 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 SP2C621D32LM3 Enhanced Halt State(C1E) Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption. Hardware P-States Disable: Hardware chooses a P-state based on OS Request (Legacy P-States) Native Mode: Hardware chooses a P-state based on OS guidance Out of Band Mode: Hardware autonomously chooses a P-state (no OS guidance) AES-NI Use this item to enable or disable AES-NI support.

  • Page 60: Dram Configuration

    3.3.2 DRAM Configuration Enforce POR Enable to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 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. Numa Use this item to enable or disable Non Uniform Memory Access (NUMA). IMC Interleaving Select to configure IMC Interleaving settings.
  • Page 61 SP2C621D32LM3 Data Scrambling for DDR4 Enable - Enables data scrambling for DDR4. Disable - Disables this feature. Auto - Sets it to the MRC default setting; current default is Enable.

  • 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 MMIO Granularity Size. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).
  • Page 63 SP2C621D32LM3 VT-d Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps the virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing ad- ditional levels of manageability, security, isolation, and I/O performance. PCIe Hot Plug Use this item to enable or disable PCIe Hot Plug globally.
  • Page 64 PCIE2 Link Speed Use this item to select PCIE2 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. PCIE3 Link Speed Use this item to select PCIE3 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. SLIM1/SLIM2/SLIM3 Link Speed Use this item to select SLIM3/SLIM2 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. SLIM4/SLIM5/SLIM6 Link Speed Use this item to select SLIM6/SLIM5 Link Speed.
  • Page 65 SP2C621D32LM3 Restore AC Power Current State Use this item to restore AC Power Current State...

  • 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 Aggressive Link Power Management.

  • Page 67: Nvme Configuration

    SP2C621D32LM3 3.3.5 NVMe Configuration The NVMe Configuration displays the NVMe controller and Drive information.

  • Page 68: Acpi Configuration

    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 69: Usb Configuration

    SP2C621D32LM3 3.3.7 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB devices. The default value is [Enabled].

  • Page 70: Super Io Configuration

    3.3.8 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 71: Serial Port Console Redirection

    SP2C621D32LM3 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, select a COM Port to be used for Console Redirection. Console Redirection Settings Use this option to configure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how the computer and the host computer to which are connected exchange information.
  • Page 72 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 73 SP2C621D32LM3 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 74: H/W Monitor

    3.3.10 H/W Monitor In this section, it allows user to monitor the status of the hardware on the 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 user to enable or disable the Watch Dog Timer.

  • Page 75: Runtime Error Logging

    SP2C621D32LM3 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], it allows user to 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: Network Stack Configuration

    SP2C621D32LM3 3.3.12 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Use this item to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack. IPv4 PXE Support Use this item to enable or disable IPv4 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot support will not be available.
  • Page 78 Media detect count Number of times the presence of media will be checked. Use either +/- or numeric keys to set the value.

  • Page 79: Intel Sps Configuration

    SP2C621D32LM3 3.3.13 Intel SPS Configuration SPS screen displays the Intel SPS Configuration information, such as Operational Firmware Version and Firmware State.

  • Page 80: Intel® Vmd Technology

    3.3.14 Intel® VMD technology Press <Enter> to bring up the Intel(R) VMD for Volume Management Device Configuration menu. Intel(R) VMD for Volume Management Device on Socket 0 VMD Config for IOU 1 (PCIE1(x16)) Enable/Disable VMD Use this item to enable or disable VMD in this Stack. When [Enabled], users are allowed to configure the options below.
  • Page 81 SP2C621D32LM3 VMD port D Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port. Hot Plug Capable Enable/Disable Hot Plug for PCIe Root Ports A-D. VMD Config for IOU 3 (PCIE1(x8)/SLIM1) Enable/Disable VMD Use this item to enable or disable VMD in this Stack.
  • Page 82 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 SP2C621D32LM3 VMD Config for IOU 1 (PCIE2(x8)/SLIM4) Enable/Disable VMD Use this item to enable or disable VMD in this Stack. When [Enabled], users are allowed to configure the options below. VMD port A Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Volume Management Device Technology on specific root port.
  • Page 84 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 A-D. VMD Config for IOU 4 (SLIM6/SLIM5) Enable/Disable VMD Use this item to enable or disable VMD in this Stack.

  • Page 85: Tls Auth Configuration

    SP2C621D32LM3 3.3.15 Tls Auth Configuration Server CA Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Server CA. Client Cert Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Client Cert.

  • Page 86: Instant Flash

    3.3.16 Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows user to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS- ® DOS or Windows . Just save the new UEFI file to the USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then update the UEFI only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.

  • Page 87: Security

    SP2C621D32LM3 3.4 Security This section allows user to set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password item is also allowed to 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 88: 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 using the secure boot.
  • Page 89 SP2C621D32LM3 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 Key Exchange Keys Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in:...
  • Page 90 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) 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 91 SP2C621D32LM3 d) EFI_CERT_SHAXXX 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Default, External, Mixed...

  • Page 92: Boot Screen

    3.5 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on the system for user 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 93 SP2C621D32LM3 Boot Option Filter This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. 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 94: Csm (Compatibility Support Module)

    3.5.1 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless it is run- ning a WHCK test. Disable CSM for faster boot speed when using Windows 10 64-bit and all of the devices support UEFI. Launch Other Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only.

  • Page 95: Server Mgmt

    SP2C621D32LM3 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 using a static IP address, toggle to [Yes], and the changes take effect after the system reboots. The default value is [No]. Configuration Address Source Select to configure BMC network parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC).
  • Page 97 SP2C621D32LM3 The default login information for the IPMI web interface is: Username: admin Password: admin For more instructions on how to set up remote control environment and use the IPMI man- agement platform, please refer to the IPMI Configuration User Guide or go to the Support website at: http://www.asrockrack.com/support/faq.asp...

  • Page 98: System Event Log

    3.6.2 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 99: Bmc Tools

    SP2C621D32LM3 3.6.3 BMC Tools Load BMC Default Settings Use this item to load BMC default settings. 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...

  • Page 100: Event Logs

    3.7 Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings This allows user to configure the Smbios Event Log Settings. When entering the item, the screen displays following sub-items: Smbios Event Log Use this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.

  • Page 101: Exit Screen

    SP2C621D32LM3 3.8 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When selecting this option, the following message “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop-out. Press <F10> key or select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When selecting this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?”...

  • Page 102: Chapter 4 Software Support

    4.3 Contact Information Contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack, welcome to visit ASRock Rack’s website at http://www.ASRockRack.com; or contact the dealer for further information.

  • Page 103: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    SP2C621D32LM3 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Follow the procedures below to troubleshoot the system. Always unplug the power cord before adding, removing or changing any hardware compo- nents. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and motherboard damages.
  • Page 104 1. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new battery if it does not. 2. Confirm whether the power supply provides adaquate and stable power. Other problems... 1. Try searching keywords related to the problem on ASRock Rack’s FAQ page: http://www.asrockrack.com/support...

  • Page 105: Technical Support Procedures

    SP2C621D32LM3 5.2 Technical Support Procedures If having the troubleshooting procedures mentioned above and the problems are still unsolved, please contact ASRock Rack’s technical support with the following information: 1. Contact information 2. Model name, BIOS version and problem type. 3. System configuration.
  • Page 106 Contact Information Contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack, it's welcome to visit ASRock Rack’s website at http://www.asrockrack.com; or contact the dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.

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