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  • Page 1: User Manual

    E3C224-4L E3C224 E3C224-V4L E3C224-V+ User Manual Version 1.0 Published March 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    ASRock Rack has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction ............5 1.1 Package Contents ..........5 1.2 Specifications ............6 1.3 Unique Features ..........21 1.4 Motherboard Layout ..........22 1.5 I/O Panel ............. 34 1.6 Block Diagram ............. 38 2 Installation ............42 2.1 Pre-installation Precautions ........ 42 2.2 Screw Holes ............
  • Page 4 3 UEFI SEtUp UtILItY ......... 63 3.1 Introduction ............63 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar ........... 63 3.1.2 Navigation Keys ......... 64 3.2 Main Screen ............65 3.3 Advanced Screen ..........66 3.3.1 CPU Configuration ........67 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ......... 70 3.3.3 Storage Configuration ........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock Rack’s website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock Rack’s website as well. ASRock Rack website http://www.ASRockRack.com...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications E3C224-4L: Form Factor physical Status Dimension 12'' x 9.6'' (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) - Single socket H3 (LGA 1150) supports ® Intel Xeon E3-1200v3 and third generation Core i3 CPU processor - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology System Socket Single Socket H3 (LGA1150) Power Phase 6 Power Phase Design ®...
  • Page 7 Interface Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s ® - 4 x Intel i210 - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet Ethernet 802.3az Controller - Supports Quad LAN with Teaming function - Supports PXE ASPEED AST2300 : IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) 2.0 with Controller iKVM support IPMI...
  • Page 8 - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - DRAM Voltage Multi-adjustment System BIOS - Plug and Play (PnP) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support Features - DRAM Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Rack Instant Flash...
  • Page 9 - CPU Temperature Sensing Temperature - System Temperature Sensing - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan - System Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature Temperature) Sensing - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Multi-Speed Control Hardware Monitor - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan (Allow CPU Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Multi-Speed...
  • Page 10 E3C224: Form Factor physical Status Dimension 12'' x 9.6'' (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) - Single socket H3 (LGA 1150) supports ® Intel Xeon E3-1200v3 and third generation Core i3 CPU processor - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology System Socket Single Socket H3 (LGA1150) Power Phase 6 Power Phase Design ®...
  • Page 11 Interface Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s ® - 2 x Intel i210 - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet Ethernet 802.3az Controller - Supports Quad LAN with Teaming function - Supports PXE ASPEED AST2300 : IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) 2.0 with Controller iKVM support IPMI...
  • Page 12 - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - DRAM Voltage Multi-adjustment System BIOS - Plug and Play (PnP) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support Features - DRAM Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Rack Instant Flash...
  • Page 13 - CPU Temperature Sensing Temperature - System Temperature Sensing - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan - System Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature Temperature) Sensing - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Multi-Speed Control Hardware Monitor - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan (Allow CPU Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Multi-Speed...
  • Page 14 E3C224-V4L: Form Factor physical Status Dimension 12'' x 9.6'' (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) - Single socket H3 (LGA 1150) supports ® Intel Xeon E3-1200v3 and third generation Core i3 CPU processor - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology System Socket Single Socket H3 (LGA1150) Power Phase 6 Power Phase Design ®...
  • Page 15 Interface Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s ® - 4 x Intel i210 - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet Ethernet 802.3az Controller - Supports Quad LAN with Teaming function - Supports PXE Controller ASPEED AST1300 VRAM DDR3 16MB Graphics Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up Output to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz PS/2 KB/...
  • Page 16 - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - DRAM Voltage Multi-adjustment System BIOS - Plug and Play (PnP) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support Features - DRAM Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Rack Instant Flash...
  • Page 17 - CPU Temperature Sensing Temperature - System Temperature Sensing - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan - System Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature Temperature) Sensing - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Multi-Speed Control Hardware Monitor - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan (Allow CPU Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Multi-Speed...
  • Page 18 E3C224-V+: Form Factor physical Status Dimension 12'' x 9.6'' (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) - Single socket H3 (LGA 1150) supports ® Intel Xeon E3-1200v3 and third generation Core i3 CPU processor - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology System Socket Single Socket H3 (LGA1150) Power Phase 6 Power Phase Design ®...
  • Page 19 Controller ASPEED AST1300 VRAM DDR3 16MB Graphics Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up Output to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz PS/2 KB/ Mouse VGA port D-sub x 1 USB 2.0 port 2 Rear panel I/O USB 3.0 port 2 - 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports Lan port - LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
  • Page 20 - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support Features - DRAM Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Rack Instant Flash - CPU Temperature Sensing Temperature - System Temperature Sensing - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan...

  • Page 21: Unique Features

    1.3 Unique Features ASRock Rack Instant Flash ASRock Rack Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility em- bedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update your BIOS without entering ® operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows .

  • Page 22: Motherboard Layout

    1.4 Motherboard Layout E3C224-4L 9.6cm (24.4 in) PSU_ALT_SEL3 PSU_DATA_SEL2 PSU_CLK_SEL1 ATXPWR1 PSU_SMB1 Keyboard Mouse DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) USB 2.0 Top: DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) T: USB0 IPMI B: USB1 DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) FRNT_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 USB 3.0...
  • Page 23 Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) PSU SMBus Connector (PSU_SMB1) PSU Jumpers (PSU_ALT_SEL3) PSU Jumpers (PSU_DATA_SEL2) PSU Jumpers (PSU_CLK_SEL1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, White) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Blue) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 1150-Pin CPU Socket CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1_2)
  • Page 24 BMC SMB Header (BMC_SMB1) Clear CMOS Pad (CLRCMOS2) TPM Header (TPM1) Thermal Sensor header (TR1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) PCI Slot (PCI1, White) -12V SW Jumper (-12V_SW) PCI Slot (PCI2, White) PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, White) PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Blue) PCI Express 3.0 x4 Slot (PCIE5, White) PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE6, Blue) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
  • Page 25 E3C224 9.6cm (24.4 in) PSU_ALT_SEL3 PSU_DATA_SEL2 PSU_CLK_SEL1 ATXPWR1 PSU_SMB1 Keyboard Mouse DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) USB 2.0 Top: DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) T: USB0 IPMI B: USB1 DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) FRNT_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 USB 3.0 T: USB0...
  • Page 26 Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) PSU SMBus Connector (PSU_SMB1) PSU Jumpers (PSU_ALT_SEL3) PSU Jumpers (PSU_DATA_SEL2) PSU Jumpers (PSU_CLK_SEL1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, White) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Blue) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 1150-Pin CPU Socket CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1_2)
  • Page 27 BMC SMB Header (BMC_SMB1) Clear CMOS Pad (CLRCMOS2) TPM Header (TPM1) Thermal Sensor header (TR1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) PCI Slot (PCI1, White) -12V SW Jumper (-12V_SW) PCI Slot (PCI2, White) PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, White) PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Blue) PCI Express 3.0 x4 Slot (PCIE5, White) PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE6, Blue) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
  • Page 28 E3C224-V4L 9.6cm (24.4 in) PSU_ALT_SEL3 PSU_DATA_SEL2 PSU_CLK_SEL1 ATXPWR1 PSU_SMB1 Keyboard Mouse DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) USB 2.0 Top: DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) T: USB0 IPMI B: USB1 DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) FRNT_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 USB 3.0...
  • Page 29 Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) PSU SMBus Connector (PSU_SMB1) PSU Jumpers (PSU_ALT_SEL3) PSU Jumpers (PSU_DATA_SEL2) PSU Jumpers (PSU_CLK_SEL1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, White) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Blue) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 1150-Pin CPU Socket CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1_2)
  • Page 30 BMC SMB Header (BMC_SMB1) Clear CMOS Pad (CLRCMOS2) TPM Header (TPM1) Thermal Sensor header (TR1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) -12V SW Jumper (-12V_SW) PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, White) PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Blue) PCI Express 3.0 x4 Slot (PCIE5, White) PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE6, Blue) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
  • Page 31 E3C224-V+ 9.6cm (24.4 in) PSU_ALT_SEL3 PSU_DATA_SEL2 PSU_CLK_SEL1 ATXPWR1 PSU_SMB1 Keyboard Mouse DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) USB 2.0 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) T: USB0 B: USB1 DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) FRNT_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 REAR_FAN1...
  • Page 32 Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) PSU SMBus Connector (PSU_SMB1) PSU Jumpers (PSU_ALT_SEL3) PSU Jumpers (PSU_DATA_SEL2) PSU Jumpers (PSU_CLK_SEL1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, White) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Blue) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 1150-Pin CPU Socket CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1_2)
  • Page 33 TPM Header (TPM1) Thermal Sensor header (TR1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) -12V SW Jumper (-12V_SW) PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, White) PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Blue) PCI Express 3.0 x4 Slot (PCIE5, White) PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE6, Blue) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

  • Page 34: I/O Panel

    1.5 I/O panel E3C224-4L 1 pS/2 Mouse port (Green) * 7 LAN RJ-45 port (LAN2) * 2 Dedicated IpMI LAN port 8 USB 3.0 ports (USB3_01) 3 Serial port (COM1) 9 D-Sub port (VGA) * 4 LAN RJ-45 port (LAN1) 10 USB 2.0 ports (USB01) * 5 LAN RJ-45 port (LAN4) 11 pS/2 Keyboard port (purple)
  • Page 35 E3C224 1 pS/2 Mouse port (Green) 6 USB 3.0 ports (USB3_01) * 2 Dedicated IpMI LAN port 7 D-Sub port (VGA) 3 Serial port (COM1) 8 USB 2.0 ports (USB01) * 4 LAN RJ-45 port (LAN1) 9 pS/2 Keyboard port (purple) * 5 LAN RJ-45 port (LAN2) * There are two LEDs on each LAN port.
  • Page 36 E3C224-V4L 1 pS/2 Mouse port (Green) * 6 LAN RJ-45 port (LAN2) 2 Serial port (COM1) 7 USB 3.0 ports (USB3_01) * 3 LAN RJ-45 port (LAN1) 8 D-Sub port (VGA) * 4 LAN RJ-45 port (LAN4) 9 USB 2.0 ports (USB01)
  • Page 37 E3C224-V+ 1 pS/2 Mouse port (Green) 5 USB 3.0 ports (USB3_01) 2 Serial port (COM1) 6 D-Sub port (VGA) * 3 LAN RJ-45 port (LAN1) 7 USB 2.0 ports (USB01) * 4 LAN RJ-45 port (LAN2) 8 pS/2 Keyboard port (purple) * There are two LEDs on each LAN port.

  • Page 38: Block Diagram

    1.6 Block Diagram E3C224-4L...
  • Page 39 E3C224...
  • Page 40 E3C224-V4L 128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 4 Slots PCI-E X8 SLOT6 Intel Processor DDR3 1333/1600 PCIe x 8 Gen3 Channel A DDR3 1333/1600 HASWELL PCI-E X8/X4 SLOT4 DDR3 1333/1600 Channel B LGA-1150 Pin Socket DDR3 1333/1600 PCIe x 8/ x4 Gen3...
  • Page 41 E3C224-V+...

  • Page 42: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. 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.

  • Page 43: 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 44 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 45 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 46: 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 47: 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. 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 48: Installing A Dimm

    Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect the power supply before add- ing or removing DIMMs or system components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.

  • Page 49: Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots)

    Please note that PCIE3 and PCIE5 are available ONLY when the second CPU (CPU_AP1) is installed. E3C224-V4L/E3C224-V+: There are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. pCIE slots: PCIE3 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards, such as a Gigabit LAN card or SATA2 card, etc.

  • Page 50: Installing An Expansion Card

    In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE6 slot. 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. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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. Plac- ing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard! Serial ATA2 Connectors These two Serial ATA2 (SATA2) connectors sup- (SATA_4_5)

  • Page 53: Tpm Header

    USB 2.0 Headers Besides two default USB USB_PWR and Ports 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, DUMMY there are are two USB 2.0 (9-pin USB_2_3) (see p.22, 25, 28, 31) headers and one port on (9-pin USB_4_5) this motherboard. Each USB USB_PWR (see p.22, 25, 28, 31) 2.0 header can support two...
  • Page 54 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 55 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 56: Cpu Fan Connectors

    CPU Fan Connectors Please connect the CPU fan FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_SPEED (4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to the connector and +12V (see p.22, 25, 28, 31) match the black wire to the ground pin. (4-pin CPU_FAN1_2) FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.22, 25, 28, 31) 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 57 Serial port Header This COM2 header supports RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 (9-pin COM2) a serial port module. CCTS#1 (see p.22, 25, 28, 31) RRI#1 RRTS#1 TTXD1 DDCD#1 (For E3C224-4L/E3C224) This 4-pin connector is used IPMB_SCL IPMB_SDA Intelligent Platform to provide a cabled base- Management Bus header board or front panel connec- No connect...
  • Page 58 Please connect a NMI de- Button Header vice to this header. CONTROL (NMI_BTN1) (see p.22, 25, 28, 31) (For E3C224-4L/ This 4-pin connector is used LAN4_LINK LED_PWR E3C224-V4L) for the front LAN status LAN3_LINK Front Lan LED indicator. LED_PWR Connector (FRONT_LED_LAN34) (see p.22, 28)

  • Page 59: Dr. Debug

    2.9 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshoot- ing even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.
  • Page 60 The VGA could not be recognized. Please clear CMOS and try re-installing the VGA card. If the problem still exists, please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other VGA cards. The Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized. Please try re-installing the keyboard and mouse.

  • Page 61: Driver Installation Guide

    2.10 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 62: Hot Plug For Hard Disk Drives

    2.11 Hot plug for Hard Disk Drives This motherboard supports Hot Plug for HDDs in AHCI / RAID mode. What is Hot plug? If the HDDs are NOT set for RAID, it is called “Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the HDDs while the system is still powered on and in working condition.

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65: Main Screen

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

  • Page 66: Advanced Screen

    3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration, WHEA Configura- tion, Intel Server Platform Services, Serial Port Console Redirection and Voltage Control.

  • Page 67: 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 68 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 69 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 70: Chipset Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN1. Onboard LAN2 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN2. (For E3C224-4L/E3C224-V4L only) Onboard LAN3 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN3. (For E3C224-4L/E3C224-V4L only) Onboard LAN4 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN4.
  • Page 71 Deep Sleep Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support Deep S4/S5 in AC only. The default value is [Disabled]. Restore on AC/power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/ power loss.

  • Page 72: Storage Configuration

    3.3.3 Storage Configuration SAtA Controller(s) Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature. SAtA Mode Selection This item is for SATA_0_1 to SATA_4_5 ports. Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode]. 1.
  • Page 73 Marvell SAtA3 Operation Mode This item is for SATAIII_M0 and SATAIII_M1 ports. Use this to select Marvell SATA3 operation mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode]. Marvell SAtA3 Bootable Use this to enable or disable Onboard Marvell SATA3 Option ROM.

  • Page 74: Super Io Configuration

    3.3.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Use this item to configure the onboard serial port 1. Serial Port 2 Configuration Use this item to configure the onboard serial port 2.

  • Page 75: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.5 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 76 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 77: Usb Configuration

    3.3.6 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 78: Whea Configuration

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

  • Page 79: Intel Server Platform Services

    3.3.8 Intel Server platform Services Intel Server platform Services Configure Intel Server Platform Services.

  • Page 80: Serial Port Console Redirection

    3.3.9 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 81: Voltage Control

    3.3.10 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 82: 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 83 Watch Dog timer This allows you to enable or disable the Watch Dog Timer. 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 84: 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 Select boot option #1. 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 85 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: Server Management

    3.8 Server Management (For E3C224-4L/E3C224 only) System Event Log Enter to configure System Event Logging features during boot. BMC Network Configuration Enter to configure BMC Network parameters.

  • Page 89: 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 90: Software Support

    4.2.4 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about AS- Rock Rack, you’re welcome to visit ASRock Rack’s website at http:// www.ASRockRack.com; or you may contact your dealer for further...

  • Page 91: 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 92 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... Try searching keywords related to your problem on ASRock Rack’s FAQ page: http://www.ASRockRack.com/support...

  • Page 93: 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 94: Net Framework Installation Guide

    Chapter 5: 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 95 3. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 96 4. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1. 5. After the installation completes, click Close.

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