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E3C224D2I

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Version 1.0
Published July 2013
Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    E3C226D2I E3C224D2I User Manual Version 1.0 Published July 2013 Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warran- ties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction ............5 1.1 Package Contents ..........5 1.2 Specifications ............6 1.3 Unique Features ..........9 1.4 Motherboard Layout ..........10 1.5 I/O Panel ............. 14 1.6 Block Diagram ............. 15 2 Installation ............17 2.1 Pre-installation Precautions ........ 17 2.2 Screw Holes ............
  • Page 4 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ..51 3.5 Boot Screen ............53 3.6 Security Screen ........... 55 3.7 Event Logs ............56 3.8 Server Management ..........57 3.9 Exit Screen ............58 4 Software Support ..........59 4.1 Install Operating System ........59 4.2 Support CD Information ........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock E3C226D2I / E3C224D2I motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design con- forming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the mother- board and step-by-step hardware installation guide.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    ® Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v3 product family & Haswell i3 * Haswell i5/i7 processor support is an extended advantage pro vided by ASRock Rack. It is out of warranty, Processor user's discretion is required. System E3C224D2I: ® ® Intel...
  • Page 7 Controller ASPEED AST2300 IPMI Managememt Dedicated Realtek RTL8211E GLAN Controller ASPEED AST2300 VRAM DDR3 16MB Graphics Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up Output to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz LAN Port (RJ45) PS/2 KB/ Mouse VGA Port 1 x D-Sub Rear Panel I/O USB 2.0 Port 2 USB 3.0 Port 2 Serial Port...
  • Page 8 CentOS 5.5 / 6.4 (x32 and x64) Supported OS SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11 SP1 (x32 and x64) FreeBSD 9.1 (x32 and x64) Fedora Core 18 (x64) UBuntu 12.04/12.10 (x64) Virtual: VMWare ESXi 5.1 * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com...

  • Page 9: Unique Features

    1.3 Unique Features ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update your BIOS without entering operating ® systems first like MS-DOS or Windows . With this util- ity, you can press the <F6>...

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    1.4 Motherboard Layout E3C226D2I 17.0cm (6.7 in) USB 2.0 Top: ATXPWR1 PS/2 T: USB_0 Keyboard/ CPU_FAN1 FRNT_FAN1 B: USB_1 Mouse DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) RoHS E3C226D2I 64Mb BIOS USB 3.0 Top: T: USB_0 IPMI...
  • Page 11 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Blue) SGPIO Connector (SGPIO1) SATA3 Connector (SATA_3, White) Vertical Type A USB 2.0 (USB_2) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2-3) SATA3 Connector (SATA_5, White) SATA3 Connector (SATA_4, White) System Panel Header (PANEL1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_3-4)
  • Page 12 E3C224D2I 17.0cm (6.7 in) USB 2.0 Top: ATXPWR1 PS/2 T: USB_0 Keyboard/ CPU_FAN1 FRNT_FAN1 B: USB_1 Mouse DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) RoHS E3C224D2I 64Mb BIOS USB 3.0 Top: T: USB_0 IPMI B: USB_1 Intel C224 LAN2 LAN1...
  • Page 13 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Blue) SGPIO Connector (SGPIO1) SATA3 Connector (SATA_3, White) Vertical Type A USB 2.0 (USB_2) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2-3) SATA2 Connector (SATA_5, Blue) SATA2 Connector (SATA_4, Blue) System Panel Header (PANEL1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_3-4)

  • Page 14: I/O Panel

    1.5 I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 6 UID Switch (UID_SW1) 2 Serial Port (COM1) 7 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** 3 Dedicated IPMI LAN Port* 8 USB 3.0 Ports (USB_01) 4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** 9 D-Sub Port (VGA1) 5 UID LED (UID_LED1) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_01) * There are two LEDs on each LAN port.

  • Page 15: Block Diagram

    1.6 Block Diagram E3C226D2I Intel Processor DDR3 1333/1600 Channel A HASWELL (95W) PCI-E X16 SLOT1 X 16 DDR3 1333/1600 Channel B PCIe x 16 Gen3 LGA-1150 Pin Socket INTEL Lynx Point SATA_1 SATA_0 C226 600MB/S SATA_3 SATA_2 SATA_5 SATA_4 Intel I210AT...
  • Page 16 E3C224D2I Intel Processor DDR3 1333/1600 Channel A HASWELL (95W) PCI-E X16 SLOT1 X 16 DDR3 1333/1600 Channel B PCIe x 16 Gen3 LGA-1150 Pin Socket INTEL SATA_1 SATA_0 600MB/S SATA_3 SATA_2 Lynx Point C224 SATA_5 SATA_4 300MB/S Intel I210AT PCIE x1 10/100/1000 SPI FLASH Dual RJ45...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. 2.1 Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard com- ponents or change any motherboard settings. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 18: Cpu Installation

    2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 1150-Pin Load Plate Load Lever CPU, please follow the steps below. Socket Body Contact Array 1150-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in the socket.
  • Page 19 1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Step 3. Insert the 1150-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edge which is marked with a black line.
  • Page 20 Step 4. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-2. Press down the load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab.

  • Page 21: Installation Of Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 1150-Pin socket that supports Intel 1150-Pin CPUs. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan com- pliant with Intel 1150-Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you install the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation.

  • Page 22: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology.
  • Page 23 The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause per- manent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

  • Page 24: Expansion Slots

    2.6 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) There is 1 PCI Express slot on the motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged.

  • Page 25: Jumpers Setup

    2.7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”...

  • Page 26: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Plac- ing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard! E3C226D2I: Serial ATA3 Connectors These six Serial ATA3 (SATA_0: see p.10, No. 15) (SATA3) connectors sup- (SATA_1: see p.10, No.
  • Page 27 USB 2.0 Headers Besides two default USB and Ports 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, DUMMY (9-pin USB_3-4) there is one USB 2.0 (see p.10 or 12, No. 12) header and one port on this USB_PWR USB_PWR motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two (USB_2) USB 2.0 ports.
  • Page 28 Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indica- tor on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch.
  • Page 29 A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-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. B.
  • Page 30 CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan (4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to the connector and (see p.10 or 12, No. 3) match the black wire to the +12V ground pin. FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Though this motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector, 3-Pin CPU fans can still work successfully even with- out the fan speed control function.
  • Page 31 Intelligent Platform This 4-pin connector is used connect Management Bus header to provide a cabled base- board or front panel connec- (4-pin IPMB_1) IPMB_SDA (see p.10 or 12, No. 24) tion for value added features IPMB_SCL and 3rd-party add-in cards, such as Emergency Man- agement cards, that provide management features using...

  • Page 32: Driver Installation Guide

    2.9 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto- detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers.

  • Page 33: 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.

  • Page 34: Navigation Keys

    3.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

  • Page 35: Main Screen

    3.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.

  • Page 36: Advanced Screen

    3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration, WHEA Configuration, Intel Server Platform Services, Serial Port Console Redirection and Voltage Control. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 37: Cpu Configuration

    3.3.1 CPU Configuration Spread Spectrum Select [Auto] for better system stability. Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating sys- tem that includes optimization for this technology is required. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper- Threading technology.
  • Page 38 Hardware Prefetcher Use this turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. CPU AES Enable/disable CPU Advanced Encryption Standard instructions. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technol- ogy.
  • Page 39 CPU C7 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C7 (ACPI C3) report to OS. Package C State Support Selected option will program into C State package limit register. The default value is [Auto]. Intel TXT(LT) Support Use this option to enable or disable Intel(R) TXT(LT) support. The default value is [Disabled].

  • Page 40: North Bridge Configuration

    3.3.2 North Bridge Configuration Onboard VGA Enable or disable the onboard VGA. DRAM Frequency This allows you to configure the DRAM frequency. VT-d Use this item to enable/disable Intel(R) Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. PCIE6 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE6 Link Speed.ers.

  • Page 41: South Bridge Configuration

    3.3.3 South Bridge Configuration Onboard LAN1 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN1. Onboard LAN2 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN2. Deep Sleep Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support Deep S4/S5 in AC only.

  • Page 42: Storage Configuration

    3.3.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature. SATA Mode Selection Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode]. 1.

  • Page 43: Super Io Configuration

    3.3.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Use this item to configure the onboard serial port 1.

  • Page 44: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.6 ACPI Configuration Suspend Mode Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Sus- pend-to-RAM feature. Selecting [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled].
  • Page 45 USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to turn on the sys- tem from the power-soft-off mode.

  • Page 46: Usb Configuration

    3.3.7 USB Configuration USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Enable or disable all the USB 3.0 ports 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.

  • Page 47: Whea Configuration

    3.3.8 WHEA Configuration WHEA Support Use this option to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. The default value is [Enabled].

  • Page 48: Intel Server Platform Services

    3.3.9 Intel Server Platform Services Intel Server Platform Services Configure Intel Server Platform Services.

  • Page 49: Serial Port Console Redirection

    3.3.10 Serial Port Console Redirection Console Redirection Use this option to enable or disable Console Redirection. Console Redirection Settings Use this option to configure Console Redirection Settings.

  • Page 50: Voltage Control

    3.3.11 Voltage Control CPU Input Voltage The external voltage input to the CPU. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. PCH Voltage Use this to select PCH Voltage.

  • Page 51: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature and the critical voltage. CPU Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the speed of CPU fan 1. The default value is [Manual].
  • Page 52 The default value is [Disabled]. Case Open Feature This allows you to enable or disable the Case Open Feature. The default value is [Enabled]. Clear Status Enable to clear case open status if case open has been detected.

  • Page 53: 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 From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN. Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.
  • Page 54 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only.

  • Page 55: Security Screen

    3.6 Security Screen In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it. Secure Boot Use this to enable or disable Secure Boot Control. The default value is [Disabled].

  • Page 56: Event Logs

    3.7 Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings This allows you to configure the Smbios Event Log Settings. View Smbois Event Log This allows you to view the Smbios Event Log.

  • Page 57: Server Management

    3.8 Server Management System Event Log Enter to configure System Event Logging features during boot. BMC Network Configuration Enter to configure BMC Network parameters.

  • Page 58: Exit Screen

    3.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Save con- figuration changes and exit setup?” will pop-out. Select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?”...

  • Page 59: Software Support

    Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Follow the procedures below to troubleshoot your system. Always unplug the power cord before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. 1.
  • Page 61 2. Confirm whether your power supply provides adaquate and stable power. Other problems... 1. Try searching keywords related to your problem on ASRock’s FAQ page: http://www.asrock.com/support/faq.asp 2. Try downloading and updating the latest UEFI on ASRock’s website:...

  • Page 62: Technical Support Procedures

    5.2 Technical Support Procedures If you have tried the troubleshooting procedures mentioned above and the problems are still unsolved, please contact ASRock’s technical support with the following information: 1. Your contact information 2. Model name, BIOS version and problem type.

  • Page 63: Net Framework Installation Guide

    Chapter 6: Net Framework Installation Guide ® To let Intel RSTe works properly, it is required to install Net Framework. Please follow the steps below to enable “.Net Framework” feature on ® ® Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2. Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2) 1.
  • Page 64 3. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 65 4. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1. 5. After the installation completes, click Close.

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