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ASROCK EP2C612D16-4L User Manual

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  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    In no event shall ASRock Rack, its directors, oicers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of proits, 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 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 Package Contents Speciications Unique Features Motherboard Layout Onboard LED Indicators I/O Panel Block Diagram Chapter 2 Installation Screw Holes Pre-installation Precautions Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Driver Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 Main Screen Advanced Screen 3.3.1 ACPI Coniguration 3.3.2 Conigure Super IO Settings 3.3.3 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.4 CSM Parameters 3.3.5 USB Coniguration 3.3.6 System Coniguration 3.3.7 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings 3.3.7 3rd Storage Coniguration 3.3.8 H/W Monitor 3.3.9 Intel® Thunderbolt 3.3.10 Easy RAID Installer 3.3.11 Instant Flash IntelRCSetup...
  • Page 6 Boot Screen Event Logs Exit Screen Chapter 4 Software Support Install Operating System 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 Troubleshooting Procedures Technical Support Procedures Returning Merchandise for Service Chapter 6: Net Framework Installation Guide Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2)

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    In case any modiications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock Rack website without further notice. You may ind 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 speciic information about the model you are using.

  • Page 8: Speciications

    1.2 Speciications EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T MB Physical Status Form Factor SSI EEB Dimension 12'' x 13'' (30.5 cm x 33.0 cm) Processor System Intel® Xeon processor E5-2600/4600 v3 series Socket Dual Socket LGA 2011 R3 Chipset Intel® C612 System Memory...
  • Page 9 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T  Ethernet Interface EP2C612D16-2L2T: 10G by Intel X540 ; 1000 /100 /10 Mbps by Intel i210 EP2C612D16-4L: 1000 /100 /10 Mbps by Intel i350 / Intel i210 EP2C612D16-2L2T: 2 x RJ45 GLAN by Intel® i210 2 x RJ45 10G base-T by Intel® X540*...
  • Page 10 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS BIOS Features - Plug and Play (PnP) - ACPI 2.0 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.8 Support - ASRock Rack Instant Flash Hardware Monitor Temperature - CPU Temperature Sensing - System Temperature Sensing - Card Side Temperature Sensing...
  • Page 11 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T Support OS Microsot® Windows® - Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64 bit) - Server 2012 (64 bit) - Server 2012 R2 (64 bit) Linux® - RedHat Enterprise Linux Server 5.10/6.5 (32 / 64 bit) - CentOS 5.10 / 6.5 (32 / 64 bit) - SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11 SP3 (32 / 64 bit) - FreeBSD 9.1 (32 / 64 bit)

  • Page 12: Unique Features

    POST or the <F2> key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Rack Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS ile to your USB lash drive, loppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional loppy diskette or other complicated lash utility.

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 1.4 Motherboard Layout EP2C612D16-2L2T / EP2C612D16-4L 33.0cm (13.0 in) IPMB_1 DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) ATXPWR1 PSU_SMB1 DDR4_G2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White ATX12V3 FRNT_FAN2 DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) FRNT_FAN1 DDR4_H2 (64 bit, 288-pin module,...
  • Page 14 Description 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_G2, DDR4_H2, White) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_G1, DDR4_H1, Blue) LGA 2011-3 CPU Socket (CPU2) Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB_1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V3) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN2) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
  • Page 15 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T Description ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2) Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_5) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) TPM Header (TPM1)

  • Page 16: Onboard Led Indicators

    DDR4_F2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White) DDR4_F1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) DDR4_E2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White) CPU1 DDR4_E1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) EP2C612D16-4L DDR4_D2 (64 bit, 288-pin module, White DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) PCIE6 (Blue)
  • Page 17 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T Status Description Amber FRNT_FAN2 failed Amber FRNT_FAN1 failed Green STB PWR ready Amber CPU1_FAN1 failed Amber FRNT_FAN3 failed Amber FRNT_FAN4 failed Green BMC heartbeat LED Amber CPU2_FAN1 failed Amber Rear_FAN2 failed Amber Rear_FAN1 failed...

  • Page 18: I/O Panel

    1.6 I/O Panel EP2C61216D-2L2T No. Description No. Description Serial Port (COM1) LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* VGA Port (VGA1) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) GLAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN3)** GLAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN4)** * System air-low is required for cooling the onboard Intel Ethernet Controller X540 heat sink.
  • Page 19 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T LAN Port LED Indications *here are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Dedicated IPMI / LAN1 / LAN2 LAN Port LED Indications...
  • Page 20 10G For EP2C612D16-2L2T Speed LED Activity / Link LED Status Description Status Description 100Mbps connection or No Link no link Yellow 1Gbps connection Blinking Green Data Activity Green 10Gbps connection Link...

  • Page 21: Block Diagram

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 1.7 Block Diagram EP2C61216D-2L2T...
  • Page 22 EP2C61216D-4L...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T Chapter 2 Installation his is a SSI EEB form factor (12'' x 13'', 30.5 cm x 33.0 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard its into it.

  • Page 24: Pre-Installation Precautions

    2.2 Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any components. 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard’s components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like.

  • Page 25: Installing The Cpu

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 2.3 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 2011-3-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 27 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T he cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for ater service.

  • Page 28: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. CPU fan for narrow ILM socket *Support an active or passive heatsink...

  • Page 29: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides sixteen 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. You may install RDIMMs, LR-DIMMs and NVDIMMs into the sockets.
  • Page 30 he DIMM only its in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

  • Page 31: Cpu Coniguration

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T Recommended Memory Conigurations A single memory module should be installed in the BLUE socket. If you install only one CPU (CPU1) on the motherboard, make sure to install DIMMs into DDR4_A, DDR4_B, DDR4_C, or DDR4_D slot(s). Memory can speed up to 2133 MHz for 1 DIMM per channel. For two DIMMs per channel, memory speed should be 1866MHz.

  • Page 32: Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots)

    2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) here are 6 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE5 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU 2) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU 1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU 2) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards.

  • Page 33: Jumper Setup

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 2.7 Jumper Setup he 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”. he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”...
  • Page 34 Chassis ID Jumper Chassis ID0 Jumper (3-pin Chassis ID0) (see p.7, No. 47) Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin Chassis ID1 ) (see p.7, No. 46) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin Chassis ID2) (see p.7, No. 49) Board Level SKU (Default) Reserved for system level Chassis ID0 Jumper (3-pin Chassis ID0) (see p.7, No.
  • Page 35 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T Chassis ID0 Jumper (3-pin Chassis ID0) (see p.7, No. 47) Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin Chassis ID1 ) (see p.7, No. 46) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin Chassis ID2) Reserved for system level Reserved for system level (see p.7, No. 49)

  • Page 36: 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. PLED+ System Panel Header Con nec t t he power sw itch, PLED- PWRBTN#...
  • Page 37 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T Auxiliary Panel Header his header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.7, No. 40) including the front panel SMB, internet status indicator and chassis intrusion pin. A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-1 pin FPSMB) his header allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) equipment.
  • Page 38 Serial ATA3 Connectors hese twelve SATA3 (SATA_0) connectors support SATA (see p.7, No. 21) data cables for internal storage (SATA_1) devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s (see p.7, No. 20) data transfer rate. (SATA_2) (see p.7, No. 23) (SATA_3) (see p.7, No. 22) (SATA_4) (see p.7, No.
  • Page 39 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T IntA_P_D+ USB 3.0 Header Besides two default USB 3.0 IntA_P_D- (19-pin USB3_3_4) ports on the I/O panel, there IntA_P_SSTX+ IntA_P_SSTX- (see p.7, No. 38) is one USB 3.0 header on this IntA_P_SSRX+ motherboard. This USB 3.0 IntA_P_SSRX-...
  • Page 40 Front and Rear Fan Please connect fan cables to the Connectors fan connectors and match the (4-pin FRNT_FAN1) black wire to the ground pin. +12V FAN_SPEED (see p.7, No. 9) All fans support Fan Control. FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin FRNT_FAN2) (see p.7, No. 8) (4-pin FRNT_FAN3) (see p.7, No.
  • Page 41 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T TPM Header his connector supports (17-pin TPM1) Trusted Platform Module (see p.7, No. 42) (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certiicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
  • Page 42 Baseboard Management hese headers are used for the BMC_SMBDATA Controller SMBus Headers SM BUS devices.. BMC_SMBCLK (5-pin BMC_SMB_1) Power (see p.7, No. 41) BMC_SMB_PRESENT_1_N (5-pin BMC_SMB_2) (see p.7, No. 43) LAN4_LINK Front Lan LED Connector his 4-pin connector is used LED_PWR (FRONT_LED_ for the front LAN status...

  • Page 43: Driver Installation Guide

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 2.9 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive irst. hen, 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...

  • Page 44: 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 efective and improving the quality of transmission of distant images.

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3.1 Introduction his section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to conigure your system. he UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer.

  • Page 46: Navigation Keys

    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 let or right to select Screens Moves cursor up or down to select items + / - To change option for the selected items <Tab>...

  • Page 47: Main Screen

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 3.2 Main Screen Once you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. he Main screen provides system overview information and allows you to set the system time and date.

  • Page 48: Advanced Screen

    3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the conigurations for the following items: ACPI Conigura- tion, Conigure Super IO Settings, Serial Port Console Redirection, CSM Parameters, USB Coniguration, System Coniguration, Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings, 3rd Storage Con- iguration, H/W Monitor, Intel(R) hunderbolt, Easy RAID Installer and Instant Flash. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 49: Acpi Coniguration

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 3.3.1 ACPI Coniguration PCIE Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCIE devices to turn on the system from the power-sot- of mode. Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power- sot-of mode.

  • Page 50: Conigure Super Io Settings

    3.3.2 Conigure Super IO Settings Serial Port 1 Coniguration Use this item to conigure the onboard serial port 1. Select and enter the "Serial Port 1 Coniguration" and you will see the followings: Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port. Serial Port Address Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device.

  • Page 51: Serial Port Console Redirection

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 3.3.3 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 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 conigure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your computer and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information.
  • Page 52 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. he options include [9600], [19200], [57600], [115200] and [38400]. Data Bits Use this item to set the data transmission size.

  • Page 53: Console Redirection

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T OS. he default value is [Always Enabled]. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) 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.

  • Page 54: Csm Parameters

    3.3.4 CSM Parameters Boot Option Filter his option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. here are three coniguration 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. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only.

  • Page 55: Usb Coniguration

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 3.3.5 USB Coniguration Intel USB3.0 Mode Use this item to select the mode of operation of Intel USB 3.0 controller. Coniguration options: [Enabled], [Disabled], [Auto] and [Smart Auto]. If [Auto] is selected, all USB ports work as USB3.0 ater boot to OS. If [Smart Auto] is selected, all USB ports work as USB3.0 ater boot to OS and work as USB2.0 in deep sleep...

  • Page 56: System Coniguration

    3.3.6 System Coniguration Primary Graphics Adapter Use this item to select the type and primary VGA in case of multiple video contorllers. Onboard VGA Use this to enable or disable the Onboard VGA function. he default value is [Auto]. Onboard LAN1 his allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 1 feature.
  • Page 57 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T Restore on AC/Power Loss his allows you to set the power state ater an unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Of] is selected, the AC/power remains of when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers. If [Last...

  • Page 58: Hard Disk S.m.a.r.t Settings

    3.3.7 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Coniguration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].

  • Page 59: 3Rd Storage Coniguration

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 3.3.7 3rd Storage Coniguration Marvell 9172 Controller Enable or disable Marvell 9172 Controller. Marvell 9172 Operation Mode his item is for M_SATA ports. Use this to select Marvell SATA operation mode. Coniguration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and [RAID Mode]. he default value is [AHCI Mode].

  • Page 60: H/W Monitor

    3.3.8 H/W Monitor 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. CPU1_FAN1 his allows you to set the CPU1 fan’s speed.

  • Page 61: Watch Dog Timer

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T FRNT_FAN 3 his allows you to set the front fan 3’s speed. he default value is [Smart Fan]. FRNT_FAN 4 his allows you to set the front fan 4’s speed. he default value is [Smart Fan]. Smart Fan Control his allows you to set the Smart fan’s level speed.

  • Page 62: Intel® Thunderbolt

    3.3.9 Intel® Thunderbolt ® Intel Thunderbolt Technology Enable or disable the Intel® hunderbolt™ function. Security Level Select Legacy to skip the Windows certiication checking process for hunderbolt™ devices. Select Unique ID for checking the Windows certiication, and show warning messages if the devices aren't certiied. Or select DP++ to support DP 1.2. Thunderbolt™...

  • Page 63: Easy Raid Installer

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 3.3.10 Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID driver from a support CD to your USB storage device. Ater copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change “SATA Mode” to “RAID”, then you can start installing the OS in RAID mode.

  • Page 64: Instant Flash

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

  • Page 65: Intelrcsetup

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 3.4 IntelRCSetup In this section, you may set the conigurations for the following items: Processor Conigu- ration, CPU Power Management Coniguration, QPI Coniguration, Memory Conigura- tion, IIO Coniguration, PCH Coniguration and Server ME Coniguration.

  • Page 66: Processor Coniguration

    3.4.1 Processor Coniguration Per-Socket Coniguration Change Per-Socket Settings. CPU Socket 1 Coniguration Active Processor Cores Enter the number of cores to be enabled. 0 means all cores. 14 cores are available. CPU Socket 2 Coniguration Active Processor Cores Enter the number of cores to be enabled. 0 means all cores. 14 cores are available. Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper hreading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded sotware is improved.

  • Page 67: Intel Virtualization Technology

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T Features" when TXT is enabled. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Enable SMX Use this item to enable Safer Mode Extensions.

  • Page 68: Cpu Power Management Coniguration

    3.4.2 CPU Power Management Coniguration 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. he default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® Vista / 7 / 8 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled].
  • Page 69 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.

  • Page 70: Qpi Coniguration

    3.4.3 QPI Coniguration Link Speed Mode Select the QPI link speed as either the POR speed (Fast) or default speed (Slow). Link Frequency Select Allows for selecting the QPI Link Frequency.

  • Page 71: Memory Coniguration

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 3.4.4 Memory Coniguration Enforce POR Enable to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. ECC Support Use this item to enable or disable DDR ECC Support. Memory Information Displays memory topology with DIMM population information.

  • Page 72: Iio Coniguration

    3.4.5 IIO Coniguration PCIe Hot Plug Use this item to enable or disable PCIe Hot Plug globally. PCIe 2 Link Width Use this item to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s). PCIe 2 - Port A Link Speed Use this item to conigure the link speed between PCIe 2 and IOU, Port A. PCIe 2 - Port C Link Speed Use this item to conigure the link speed between PCIe 2 and IOU, Port C.
  • Page 73 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T PCIe 5 Link Speed his allows you to select PCIE 5 Link Speed. he default value is [Auto]. PCIe 6 & PCIe 7 Link Width Use this item to select PCIe port Bifurcation for selected slot(s). PCIe 6 Link Speed his allows you to select PCIE 6 Link Speed.

  • Page 74: Pch Coniguration

    3.4.6 PCH Coniguration PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) his option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices. PCH sSATA Coniguration sSATA devices and settings sSATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable SATA Controller. sSata Mode Selection Identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
  • Page 75 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T Spin Up Device If enabled for any of ports, Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which have this option enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot. sSATA Device Type Identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.

  • Page 76: Server Me Coniguration

    3.4.7 Server ME Coniguration Spread Spectrum Use this item to select spread specturm mode.

  • Page 77: Server Mgmt

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 3.5 Server Mgmt Wait For BMC Wait For BMC response for speciied time out. In PILOTII, BMC starts at the same time when BIOS starts during AC power ON. It takes around 30 seconds to initialize Host to BMC interfaces.
  • Page 78 BMC Network Coniguration Press <Enter> to conigure BMC Network parameters. Coniguration Address Source Select to conigure BMC network parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC). Coniguration options: [Unspeciied], [Static], and [Dynamic]. Unspeciied: BMC network parameters are conigured by BMC itself. Static: Manually enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address in the BIOS for BMC LAN channel coniguration.

  • Page 79: Security

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 3.6 Security 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 80: Boot Screen

    3.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to conigure 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 81 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. he default value is [Enabled]. 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...

  • Page 82: Event Logs

    3.8 Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings his allows you to conigure 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 83: View Smbios Event Log

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view the Smbios Event Log records. All values changed here do not take efect until computer is restarted.

  • Page 84: Exit Screen

    3.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Save coniguration changes and exit setup?” will pop-out. Press <F10> key or 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 85: 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...

  • Page 86: 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 87 1. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new battery if it does not. 2. Conirm whether your power supply provides adaquate and stable power. Other problems... 1. Try searching keywords related to your problem on ASRock Rack’s FAQ page: http://www.asrockrack.com/support...

  • Page 88: 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 89: Chapter 6: Net Framework Installation Guide

    EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 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 Microsot Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • Page 90 3. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next. 4. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 91 EP2C612D16-4L / EP2C612D16-2L2T 5. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1. 6. Ater the installation completes, click Close.

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