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ASROCK Rack E3C224D4M-16RE User Manual

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Version 1.0
Published November 2014
Copyright©2014 ASRockRackRack INC. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    E3C224D4M-16RE User Manual Version 1.0 Published November 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRockRackRack INC. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Version 1.0 Published May 2014 Copyright©2014 ASRockRack Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright Notice: No part of this documentation may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRockRack Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Package Contents Specifications I/O Panel Block Diagram Chapter 2: Installation Pre-installation Precautions Screw Holes CPU Installation Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (Mezzanine Card Slot and PCI Express Slots) Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch...
  • Page 4 Main Screen Advanced Screen 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 3.3.3 Storage Configuration 3.3.4 Super IO Configuration 3.3.5 ACPI Configuration 3.3.6 USB Configuration 3.3.7 WHEA Configuration 3.3.8 Intel Server Platform Services 3.3.9 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.10 Voltage Control Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Event Logs...
  • Page 5 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 4.2.4 Contact Information Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Technical Support Procedures Returning Merchandise for Service Chapter 6: Net Framework Installation Guide...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    ASRockRack website If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRockRack E3C224D4M-16RE Motherboard (Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

  • Page 7: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications Form Factor Physical Status Dimension 12'' x 9.6'' (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) - Single socket H3 (LGA 1150) supports ® Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v3 series & Haswell i3 processors Processor - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology System Socket Single Socket H3 (LGA1150) ®...
  • Page 8 ASPEED AST2300 Controller IPMI Managememt Dedicated Realtek RTL8211E GLAN - Watch Dog Features - NMI Controller ASPEED AST2300 VRAM DDR3 16MB Graphics Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up Output to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz VGA Port D-sub x 1 USB 2.0 port 2 USB 3.0 port 2 - 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports - 1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port...
  • Page 9 Type A USB 1 (Vertical) 2.0 Port Internal USB 3.0 1 (each support 2 USB 3.0) Connector Header Dr. Debug with LED BIOS Type 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS System BIOS BIOS - DRAM Voltage Multi-adjustment Features - ASRockRack Instant Flash - CPU Temperature Sensing Temperature - System Temperature Sensing...
  • Page 10 Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C Enviroment Temperature / Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrockrack.com/...

  • Page 11: Unique Features

    1.3 Unique Features ASRockRack Instant Flash ASRockRack Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embed- ded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update your BIOS without entering operat- ® ing systems first like MS-DOS or Windows .

  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    1.4 Motherboard Layout 9.6cm (24.4 in) PSU_ALT_SEL3 PSU_DATA_SEL2 PSU_CLK_SEL1 ATXPWR1 PSU_SMB1 DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) USB 2.0 Top: T: USB1 IPMI DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) B: USB2 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) USB 3.0 CPU_FAN1 NMI_BTN1 T: USB1...
  • Page 13 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) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN2)
  • Page 14 COM Port Header (COM2) BMC SMB Header (BMC_SMB_1) BMC SMB Header (BMC_SMB_2) BMC SMB Header (BMC_SMB_3) Front Lan LED Connector (FRONT_LED_LAN34)

  • Page 15: I/O Panel

    1.3 I/O Panel 1 Serial Port (COM1) 5 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** 2 Dedicated IPMI LAN Port* 6 USB 3.0 Port (USB3_1_2) 3 UID Switch/LED (UID_SW1) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) 4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** 8 D-Sub Port (VGA) * There are two LEDs on each LAN port.

  • Page 16: Block Diagram

    1.4 Block Diagram PCIE x1 12Gb/s SAS 12Gb/s SAS...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: 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 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 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 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 (Mezzanine Card Slot And Pci Express Slots)

    2.6 Expansion Slots (Mezzanine Card Slot and PCI Express Slots) There is 1 mezzanine card slot and 2 PCI Express slots on the mother- board. Mezzanine card slot : The mezzanine card slot (MEZZ_MB1) is used for mezzanine cards. (This Connector follows Open Compute Mezzanine Card pin definition, which provides further 10G Ethernet support capability.) PCIE slots:...

  • Page 25: Jumpers Setup

    2.7 Jumpers 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”...

  • Page 26: 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 27 Besides two default USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Headers USB_PWR ports on the I/O panel, there and Ports DUMMY are two USB 2.0 (9-pin USB_3_4) headers and one port on (9-pin USB_5_6) this motherboard. Each USB USB_PWR 2.0 header can support two 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 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. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
  • Page 31 Intelligent Platform This 4-pin connector is used Management Bus to provide a cabled base- IPMB_SDA header IPMB_SCL board or front panel connec- No Connect tion for value added features (4-pin IPMB_1) and 3rd-party add-in cards, such as Emergency Man- agement cards, that provide management features using the IPMB.

  • Page 32: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    This header supports Serial Serial General Purpose SCLOCK SLOAD Link interface for onboard Input/Output Header SATA connections. (SATA_SGPIO1) (SATA_SGPIO2) SDATAOUT This header supports Serial SCLOCK (LSI_SGPIO1) SLOAD Link interface for onboard BLINKOUT LSI connections. SDATAIN SDATAOUT 2.9 Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch With the UID button, You are able to locate the server you’re working on from behind a rack of servers.

  • Page 33: Dr. Debug

    2.10 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 34 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 35: Driver Installation Guide

    2.11 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 36: 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.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Main Screen

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

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41 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 42 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 43: Chipset Configuration

    3.3.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers. The default value of this feature is [PCI Express].
  • Page 44 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. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recov- ers.

  • Page 45: 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 to SATA_5 ports. Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [Disabled].
  • Page 46 LSI SAS Controller Enable/disable the LSI SAS controllers. Bootable LSI Controller Use this to select LSI SAS Option ROM. ® We recommend to use Intel C224 SATA ports (SATA_0 to SATA_5) for your bootable devices. This will minimum your boot time and get the best performance.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.5 ACPI Configuration ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled]. PCIE Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCIE devices to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: Intel Server Platform Services

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

  • Page 52: 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 53: Voltage Control

    3.3.10 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 1.5V Voltage I/O 1.5V Voltage. Use default settings for best performance.

  • Page 54: 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 [Smart Fan].
  • Page 55 Smart Fan Duty Control Smart Fan Duty x (x means 1 to 11 stage) This allows you to set duty cycle for each stage. 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.

  • Page 56: 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 57 CSM parameters Use this option to configure the parameters of OpROM execution, boot options filter, etc. Boot Option Filter Use this option to control what devices system can boot to. Con- figuration options: [UEFI and Legacy], [Legacy only] and [UEFI only]. Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only.

  • Page 58: 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 59: Event Logs

    3.7 Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings This allows you to configure the Smbios Event Log Settings. Smbios Event Log Use this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. Erase Event Log The options include [No], [Yes, Next reset] and [Yes, Every reset].

  • Page 60: Server Management

    3.8 Server Management System Event Log Enter to configure System Event Logging features during boot. BMC Network Configuration Press <Enter> to configure BMC Network parameters. Configuration Address Source Select to configure BMC network parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC).Configuration options: [Unspeci- fied], [Static] or [Dynamic].

  • Page 61: 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 62: Chapter 4: Software Support

    Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System ® ® This motherboard supports Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 / Linux compliant. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer your OS documentation for more information.

  • Page 63: 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 components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. 1.
  • Page 64 2. Confirm whether your power supply provides adaquate and stable power. Other problems... 1. Try searching keywords related to your problem on ASRockRack’s FAQ page: http://www.asrock.com/support/faq.asp 2. Try downloading and updating the latest UEFI on ASRockRack’s website: http://www.asrock.com/support/download.asp...

  • Page 65: Technical Support Procedures

    For warranty service, the receipt or a copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required. By calling your vendor or going to our RMA website http://www.asrock.com/support/index.asp?cat=RMA) you may obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. The RMA number should be displayed on the outside of the shipping carton which is mailed prepaid or hand-carried when you return the motherboard to the manufacturer.

  • Page 66: 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. Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2) 1.
  • Page 67 3. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 68 4. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1. 5. After the installation completes, click Close.

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