Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be repro- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital duced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions This manual can be downloaded from the website, or acquired as an electronic file included in It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even the optional CD/DVD. The manual is subject to change and update without notice, and may be before installing them in your system unit.
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. • One PR610-C621 motherboard • One CPU carrier • One SEM2500/SEM2510 (only for certain motherboard SKUs) • One I/O shield • One M.2 screws (I-head, M2x4) • One Quick Reference The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above.
Operating: 5 to 90% RH, Non-condensing REAR I/O Ethernet 2 x GbE (RJ-45) Storage: 5 to 90% RH, Non-condensing 1 x dedicated IPMI LAN (only with SEM2500) MECHANICAL Dimensions ATX Form Factor: 305mm (12") x 244mm (9.6") 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 2x USB 2.0 stack...
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION X Features Watchdog Timer PCI Express The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set PCI Express is a high bandwidth I/O infrastructure that possesses the ability to scale speeds time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that by forming multiple lanes.
PCI1 LED4 Status LEDs PLD Update SO-DIMM for JP16 M.2 M Key Debug Green=Normal; Amber=Abnormal SEM2500/SEM2510 Note USB 5/6 SMBus BMC COM USB 3.1 Gen1 SATA 5/4/3/2/1 (left to right) USB 7 USB 8/9 (USB 2.0) User's Manual | PR610-C621...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION System Memory X System Memory Installing the DIMM Module Before installing the memory module, please make sure that the following safety cautions are DDR4_3 well-attended. DDR4_2 DDR4_1 Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION System Memory Installing the DIMM Module System Memory Removing the DIMM Module Please follow the steps below to install the memory card into the socket. Please follow the steps below to remove the memory card from the socket. Step 1: DDR4 DIMM DDR4 DIMM...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X CPU Installing the CPU, Fan and Heat Sink The system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 3647 socket. This socket is exclu- sively designed for installing a LGA 3647 packaged Intel CPU. The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circula- tion across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board.
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing the CPU Chamfer corner of the 3. Place the CPU carrier on CPU and heatsink socket top of the heatsink. Place the triangular hole near the Push Pin Push Pin 5. Align the triangular mark of mounting hole #1 of the the CPU and CPU carrier to CPU Carrier with CPU...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X Jumper Settings ME Firmware Update Clear CMOS JP15 JP16 If any anomaly of the followings is encountered — a) CMOS data is corrupted; b) you forgot the supervisor or user password; JP16 is used for updating the ME firmware. c) failure to start the system due to BIOS mis-configuration —...
Rear I/O Connectors COM 2 COM 1 A VGA display port of DB15 connector is available when the motherboard is equipped with SEM2500/SEM2510. VGA Port LAN 1 LAN 2 The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port.
The LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network (LAN) by means of a cation ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs RS232 that can be used with modems, serial print- network hub. The MGMT port is only available when SEM2500 is supported. ers, remote display terminals, and other serial Pin header devices.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Rear I/O Ports USB Ports USB 2.0 Box Headers USB 3.1 Box Headers Assignment Assignment Assignment Assignment SSRX1- USB 2 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) USB 4 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) SSRX1+ USB 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) USB 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) SSTX2+ N.C.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors X Internal I/O Connectors Front Audio SATA (Serial ATA) SATA Pin Assignment Front Audio SATA 5/4/3/2/1/0 from left to right The Serial ATA (SATA) connectors are used to connect the Serial ATA device. SATA 3.0 is sup- The Front Audio internal connector allows you to connect to the second line-out and mic-in ported by the five SATA ports and provides data rate up to 6Gb/s.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Cooling Fan Connectors Power Connector +12V CPU Fan (PWM) ATX 8-pin Power Connectors +12V PWM Fan System Fan 1 (PWM) System Fan 2 (PWM) ATX 24-pin Power Connector These fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Chassis Intrusion Front Panel Front Panel Connector RESET ATX-SW Chassis Intrusion HD-LED PWR-LED Front Panel Pin Assignment Assignment Assignment N.C. LED Power HDD Power PWR-LED LED Power The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function.
The M.2 socket is the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) which is designed to support mul- tiple modules and make the M.2 more suitable in application for solid-state storage. DDR4 SO-DIMM for SEM2500/SEM2510 (opt.) This DDR4 SO -DIMM socket is to suppor t SEM2500/ 45mm SEM2510 module for additional IPMI management, BMC, and VGA output.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Expansion Slots Internal I/O Connectors Please follow the steps below to install the card into the socket. Step 1: Insert the card into the socket at an angle while making sure the notch and key are perfectly ...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Battery SMBus SMBus Battery Holder The lithium ion battery addendum supplies power to the real-time clock and CMOS memory The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector is used to connect the SMBus device. It is a as an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors JTAG PLD Programming JTAG PLD Connector The JTAG PLD connector is used to verify and test printed circuits. JTAG PLD Pin Assignment Assignment Assignment 3V3SB Test Data Out Test Data In EN N Reset Test Mode Select...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Legends X Overview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU Keys Function and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed Right / Left arrow Move the highlight left or right to select a menu...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS X Main X Advanced The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced ACPI Configuration InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Support display logo with ACPI Configuration Determines the action tak- ACPI Configuration ACPI BGRT table. en when the system power Wake On LAN <Disabled>...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced CPU Configuration Video Configuration Configure CPU processing related settings in this page. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Set Display Mode Configure Type. Video Configuration CPU Configuration Determines the action tak- en when the system power Display Mode <On Board First>...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced SATA Configuration ►PCH SATA Configuration SATA Configuration InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced SATA Configuration Enable/Disable SATA PCH SATA Configuration Enable/Disable SATA Device. Device. ►PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller(s) <Enabled>...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced SATA Configuration Advanced ►PCH sSATA Configuration USB Configuration InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced U S B k e y b o a r d / m o u s e / s t o r a g e PCH sSATA Configuration Enable/Disable SATA USB Configuration...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced UEFI Device Manager SIO NCT6112D Configure UEFI device with option ROM, such as LAN card, etc. Configure Super I/O settings in this submenu. Scroll by moving the cursor up or down to reveal more options. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced SIO NCT6112D X Hardware Monitor This section displays the PC health status. ▼ CPU / Sytem Fan Mode = [Smart Fan] InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Boundary 0 to Boundary 3 Hardware Monitor Set the boundary temperatures that determine the fan speeds accordingly, the value ranging Voltage VBAT 3.072 V...
Enable or disable this field for IPMI driver installation. SIO AST2500/AST2510 is only present when the board supports the IPMI func- Boot Option Support tions and equipped with SEM2500/SEM2510. Enable or disable IPMI boot option function. User's Manual | PR610-C621...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced H2O IPMI Configuration X BMC Configuration Configure the BMC related settings in this sub-menu. IPv4 Source InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Select how BMC IPv4 settings are configured: automatically (DHCP) or manually (Static). E n a b l e / D i s a b l e I P M I S u p p o r t . BMC Configuration Note: If changing to enable, BMC IPv4 IP Address...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced H2O IPMI Configuration Advanced H2O IPMI Configuration X BMC Configuration X User Configuration X SDR List Configure the BMC's users in this sub-menu. The settings of all the 15 users are listed in the lower part of the sub-menu. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced X COM1/COM2/BMC UART Console Redirection Configure individual COM port serial settings in the submenu. Configure COM port serial settings in the submenu. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced E n a b l e C o n s o l e R e d i r e c t i o n Console Redirection Setup Port Enable <Enabled>...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS X Security X Boot InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Security Current TPM Device <TPM 2.0 (FTPM)> W h e n H i d d e n , d o n ’ t e x - Numlock <On>...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Boot PXE Boot capability InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Boot This field is only available when "Boot Type" is set to “UEFI Boot Type” or “Dual Boot Type”, and when "Network Stack" is enabled. EFI/Legacy Select Normal Boot Option Priority or Advance Boot Normal Boot Menu <Normal>...
BIOS with the flash utility. For updating Insyde BIOS in UEFI mode, you may refer to the how-to video at https://www.dfi.com/tw/knowledge/video/31. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0...
Chapter 4 RAID Chapter 4 - RAID X Setup Procedure The system board allows configuring RAID on Serial ATA drives. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. To enable the RAID function, the following settings are required. X RAID Levels Install SATA drives.
Chapter 4 RAID Setup Procedure Setup Procedure Step 3: Create a RAID Volume Step 3-1: Create a RAID Volume in UEFI Mode When the Intel ® RST option ROM status screen displays during POST, press <Ctrl> and If the boot type is set to UEFI, RAID volume creation will be different. Please use the following <I>...
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Chapter 4 RAID Setup Procedure Step 4: Install Intel Rapid Storage Technology The Intel Rapid Storage Technology can be installed from within Windows. It allows you to dis- play, manage (create, delete, migrate), and monitor SATA and RAID volume via user-friendly and icon-driven UI, and enables enhanced performance and power management for your storage subsystems.
You may acquire the software from your sales representa- the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. tives, from an optional DVD included in the shipment, or from the website download page at https://www.dfi.com/DownloadCenter. Setup is ready to install the util- X Auto-run Menu ity.
Chapter 5 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X ASPEED Graphics Drivers Go through the readme docu- ment for more installation tips then click “Install”. The 2D graphics processor integrated in the AST2500/AST2510 processors of the IPMI re- quires drivers to be installed on your OS for optimal operation. Setup is now ready to install t h e g r a p h i c s d r i v e r.
Chapter 5 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Intel LAN Driver Click “Install” to begin the in- stallation. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click “Next”. The step displays the installing status in the progress. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”...
Chapter 5 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Realtek Audio Drivers X Intel Rapid Storage Technology The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem.
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Chapter 5 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE Go through the readme docu- Click “Yes, I want to restart this ment to view system require- computer now” to complete the ments and installation informa- installation and then click “Fin- tion then click “Next”. ish”. Click “Next”...
Chapter 5 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 Click “Next” to install or click 3. Setup is now installing the driver. “Change Destination Folder” to select another folder. Click “Install” to begin installa- Click “Finish” to exit installa- tion. tion.
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