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  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    In no event shall ASRock Rack, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of 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: Contact Information

    Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack, you’re welcome to visit ASRock Rack’s website at www.ASRockRack.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. ASRock Rack Incorporation 6F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District,...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Package Contents 1.2 Specifications 1.3 Unique Features 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.5 I/O Panel 1.6 Block Diagram Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Screw Holes 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 2.3 Installing the CPU 2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.7 Jumper Setup...
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Main Screen 3.3 Advanced Screen 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 3.3.2 North Bridge Configuration 3.3.3 South Bridge Configuration 3.3.4 Storage Configuration 3.3.5 Super IO Configuration 3.3.6 ACPI Configuration 3.3.7 USB Configuration 3.3.8 WHEA Configuration 3.3.9 Intel Server Platform Services 3.3.10 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.11 Voltage Control...
  • Page 6 Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System 4.2 Support CD Information 4.2.1 Running The Support CD 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 4.2.4 Contact Information Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures 5.2 Technical Support Procedures 5.3 Returning Merchandise for Service Chapter 6: Net Framework Installation Guide 56 6.1 Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2)

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

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

  • Page 8: Specifications

    E3-1200 v3 series & Haswell i3 processors - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology *Haswell i5/i7 processors processor support is an extended advantage pro- vided by ASRock Rack. It is out of warranty, user's discretion is required. Socket Single Socket H3 (LGA1150) Chipset Intel®...
  • Page 9 BIOS Features - Plug and Play (PnP) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - DRAM Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Instant Flash Hardware Monitor Temperature - CPU Temperature Sensing - System Temperature Sensing - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer...
  • Page 10 Support OS Microsoft Windows - Server 2008 R2 (64 bit) - Server 2012 (64 bit) - Server 2012 R2 (64 bit) Linux - RedHat Enterprise Linux Server 5.9/6.4 (32 / 64 bit) - CentOS 5.9 / 6.4 (32 / 64 bit) - SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11 SP3 (32 / 64 bit) - FreeBSD 9.1 (32 / 64 bit) - Fedora core 19 (64 bit)

  • Page 11: Unique Features

    1.3 Unique Features Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems ® first like MS-DOS or Windows . With this utility, you can press the <F6> key during the POST or the <F2>...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    1.4 Motherboard Layout 17.0cm (6.7 in) UID1 CMOS AT XPWR1 F RNT_F AN3 Battery CPU_F AN1 F RNT_F AN1 DDR3_B2 (6 4 bit , 2 40-pin m odule ) DDR3_B1 (6 4 bit, 2 40-pin m odule ) DDR3_A2 (6 4 bit , 2 40-pin module ) DDR3_A1 (6 4 bit, 2 40-pin module ) US B 2.
  • Page 13 Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN2) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN3) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1) TPM Header (TPM1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) Vertical Type A USB 2.0 (USB_5) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) Mini-SAS Connector (SATA_0_3)

  • Page 14: I/O Panel

    1.5 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description UID Switch (UID1) LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port (Purple) LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2) USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN) COM Port (COM1) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) VGA Port (VGA1) LAN Port LED Indications There are two LED next to the LAN port.

  • Page 15: Block Diagram

    1.6 Block Diagram...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is an extended mini ITX form factor (8.4" x 6.7'', 21.3 cm x 17 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

  • Page 17: Installing The Cpu

    2.3 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1150-Pin 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 18 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 19: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 20: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs. 2.

  • Page 22: Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots)

    2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 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 23: Jumper Setup

    2.7 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 24: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    2.8 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 C on nec t t he power sw itch, PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 25 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL_1) functions on the front panel, (see p.7, No. 7) 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 26 USB_PWR USB 2.0 Headers Besides two USB 2.0 ports on (9-pin USB_3_4) the I/O panel, there are two DUMMY (see p.7, No. 9) headers on this motherboard. E a c h U S B 2 . 0 h e a d e r c a n support two ports.
  • Page 27 ATX Power Connector This motherboard provides a (24-pin ATXPWR1) 24-pin ATX power connector. (see p.7, No. 1) To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATX 12V Power This motherboard provides Connector a 4-pin ATX 12V power (4-pin ATX12V1) connector.
  • Page 28 Non Maskable Interrupt Please connect a NMI device Button Header to this header (NMI_BTN1) CONTROL (see p.7, No. 27) Intelligent Platform No connect This 4-pin connector is used Management Bus header to provide a cabled base-board (4-pin IPMB_1) or front panel connection for (see p.7, No.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    2.10 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide Dual LAN with Teaming enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of distant images.

  • Page 31: 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 32 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 33: 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 34: 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, Voltage Control and Instant Flash.

  • Page 35: Cpu Configuration

    3.3.1 CPU Configuration 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. Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. No-Execute Memory Protection Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks.

  • Page 36: Energy Performance

    cache line. Enable for better performance. CPU AES Use this to enable or disable CPU Advanced Encryption Standard instructions. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Processors can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to enable power saving. The default value is [Enabled].

  • Page 37: North Bridge Configuration

    3.3.2 North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter If both AGP card and PCI Express graphics card are installed on the motherboard, you may use this option to select PCI Express or Onboard as the primary graphics adapter. Onboard VGA Use this to enable or disable the Onboard VGA function. The default value is [Auto]. *This item is not available when the Primary Graphic Adapter is set to [Onboard].

  • Page 38: South Bridge Configuration

    3.3.3 South Bridge Configuration Onboard LAN1 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 1 feature. Onboard LAN2 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 2 feature. Restore on AC/Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the power recovers.

  • Page 39: Storage Configuration

    3.3.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature. SATA Mode Selection This item is for SATA3_0 to SATA3_5 ports. Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE], [AHCI] and [RAID]. The default value is [AHCI]. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.

  • Page 40: Super Io Configuration

    LSI Controller Use this item to enable or disable LSI controller. The default value is [Auto]. Bootable LSI Controller Use this to enable or disable Onboard LSI Option ROM. If Option ROM is disabled, you cannot use the SAS/SATA devices connected to the LSI controller as Boot Device. 3.3.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Use this item to configure the onboard serial port 1.

  • Page 41: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.6 ACPI Configuration ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled]. Please ® set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows certification. PS/2 Keyboard Power On Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power- soft-off mode.

  • Page 42: Usb Configuration

    3.3.7 USB Configuration USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller. The default value is [Enabled]. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Use t his item to enable or disable t he use of Intel USB 3.0 mode. There are four configuration options: [Smart Auto], [Auto], [Disabled] and [Enabled].

  • Page 43: Whea Configuration

    Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. The default value is [Enabled]. 3.3.8 WHEA Configuration WHEA Support Use this option to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. The default value is [Enabled].

  • Page 44: Intel Server Platform Services

    3.3.9 Intel Server Platform Services Intel Server Platform Services This item displays the information of the Intel Server Platform Services, such as SPS version and ME FW(Firmware) state value.

  • Page 45: Serial Port Console Redirection

    3.3.10 Serial Port Console Redirection 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 46: Flow Control

    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], [19600], [57600] and [115200]. Flow Control Use this item to set the f low control to prevent data loss from buffer overf low.

  • Page 47: Voltage Control

    3.3.11 Voltage Control DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. PCH Voltage Use this to select PCH Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. PCH 1.5 Voltage I/O 1.5V Voltage. Use default settings for best performance.

  • Page 48: Instant Flash

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

  • Page 49: H/W Monitor Screen

    3.4 H/W Monitor Screen (Hardware Health Event Monitoring) 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. CPU Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1’s speed.

  • Page 50: Watch Dog Timer

    [Full On], [Manual] and [Automatic]. The default value is [Full On]. FRNT Fan 4 Setting This allows you to set the front fan 4’s speed. Configuration options: [Full On], [Manual] and [Automatic]. The default value is [Full On]. FRNT Fan 5 Setting This allows you to set the front fan 5’s speed.

  • Page 51: Boot Screen

    3.5 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot Option #1 Use this item to set the system boot order. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

  • Page 52: Csm Parameters

    AddOn ROM Display Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option “Full Screen Logo” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. CSM Parameters Use this option to configure the parameters of OpROM execution, boot options filter, etc.

  • Page 53: 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. 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 54: Event Logs

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

  • Page 55: Server Mgmt (Server Management)

    View Smbios Event Log This allows you to view the Smbios Event Log records. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. 3.8 Server Mgmt (Server Management) System Event Log Enter to configure System Event Logging features during boot. BMC Network Configuration Enter to configure BMC Network parameters.

  • Page 56: Exit Screen

    3.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Save configuration 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?” will pop-out.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Software Support

    4.2.4 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 58: Chapter 5 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 com- ponents. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.
  • Page 59 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 problem... 1. Try searching keywords related to your problem on ASRock Rack’s FAQ page: http://www.asrockrack.com/support/...

  • Page 60: 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 Rack’s technical support with the following information: 1. Your contact information 2. Model name, BIOS version and problem type.

  • Page 61: Chapter 6: 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. 6.1 Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2) 1.
  • Page 62 3. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next. 4. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 63 5. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1. 6. After the installation completes, click Close.

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