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ASROCK EP2C612D8 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 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 Coniguration 3.3.5 USB Coniguration 3.3.6 System Coniguration 3.3.7 Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings 3.3.8 3rd Storage Coniguration 3.3.9 H/W Monitor 3.3.10 Instant Flash IntelRCSetup 3.4.1 Processor Coniguration 3.4.2 CPU Power Management Coniguration...
  • Page 6 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 EP2C612D8-8R / EP2C612D8-2T8R / EP2C612D8 MB Physical Status Form Factor Dimension 12'' x 10'' (30.5 cm x 25.4 cm) Processor System Intel® Xeon processor E5-2600/4600 & v3 series Socket Dual Socket LGA 2011 R3 (Square ILM) Chipset Intel® C612...
  • Page 9 - Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Quad LAN with Teaming function - Supports PXE - LAN1 Supports NCSI EP2C612D8-8R / EP2C612D8: 2 x RJ45 GLAN by Intel® i350 1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az...
  • 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 - MB Temperature Sensing - Card Side Temperature Sensing...
  • Page 11 EP2C612D8 Series his motherboard supports Wake from on Board LAN. To use this function, please make sure that the “Wake on Magic Packet from power of state” is enabled in Device Manager > Intel® Ethernet Connection > Power Management. And the “PCI Devices Power On” is enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY >...

  • 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

    EP2C612D8 Series 1.4 Motherboard Layout EP2C612D8-2T8R 24.4cm (9.6 in) DDR4_H (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATXPWR1 DDR4_G (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATX12V3 PSU_SMB1 ATX12V2 DDR4_B (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A (64 bit, 288-pin module) USB 2.0 FRNT_FAN3 T: USB_2 B: USB_1 USB 3.0...
  • Page 14 EP2C612D8-8R 24.4cm (9.6 in) DDR4_H (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATXPWR1 DDR4_G (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATX12V3 PSU_SMB1 ATX12V2 DDR4_B (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A (64 bit, 288-pin module) USB 2.0 FRNT_FAN3 T: USB_2 B: USB_1 USB 3.0 Top: T: USB3_2...
  • Page 15 EP2C612D8 Series Description 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_G, DDR4_H, Blue) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V3) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A, DDR4_B, Blue) Front Fan Connector (FRONT_FAN3)
  • Page 16 Description ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) CPU PECI Mode Jumper (PECI_SEL1) Descriptor Security Override Jumper (J100) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_DAT1) TPM Header (TPM1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_ALT1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_3) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_2) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_CLK1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB_1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1)
  • Page 17 EP2C612D8 Series EP2C612D8 24.4cm (9.6 in) DDR4_H (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATXPWR1 DDR4_G (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATX12V3 ATX12V2 PSU_SMB1 DDR4_B (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A (64 bit, 288-pin module) USB 2.0 FRNT_FAN3 T: USB_2 B: USB_1 USB 3.0 Top:...
  • Page 18 Description 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_G, DDR4_H, Blue) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V3) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A, DDR4_B, Blue) Front Fan Connector (FRONT_FAN3) CPU1 Fan Connector (CPU1_FAN) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_C, DDR4_D, Blue) Front Fan Connector (FRONT_FAN4)
  • Page 19 EP2C612D8 Series Description CPU PECI Mode Jumper (PECI_SEL1) Descriptor Security Override Jumper (J100) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_DAT1) TPM Header (TPM1) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_ALT1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_3) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_2) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1)

  • Page 20: Onboard Led Indicators

    USB 3.0 Top: T: USB3_2 IMPI_LAN B: USB3_1 LAN1 (NCSI) CPU2 CPU1 LAN2 RoHS EP2C612D8-2T8R DDR4_E (64 bit, 288-pin module) CPU1_FAN DDR4_F (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_C (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_D (64 bit, 288-pin module) PCIE6 Intel 3008 X540 PCIE4...
  • Page 21 EP2C612D8 Series Status Description Amber FRNT_FAN3 failed Amber CPU1_FAN failed Amber FRNT_FAN4 failed Amber FRNT_FAN2 failed Green STB PWR ready Amber FRNT_FAN1 failed Amber Rear_FAN2 failed Green BMC heartbeat LED Amber CPU2_FAN failed...

  • Page 22: I/O Panel

    1.6 I/O Panel EP2C612D8-8R / EP2C612D8 No. Description No. Description Serial Port (COM1) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1-2) VGA Port (VGA1) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1-2) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* EP2C612D8-2T8R No. Description No.
  • Page 23 **here are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN Port LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications 1G For EP2C612D8-8R / EP2C612D8 Speed LED Activity / Link LED Status Description Status...

  • Page 24: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram EP2C612D8...
  • Page 25 EP2C612D8 Series EP2C612D8-8R...
  • Page 26 EP2C612D8-2T8R...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Installation

    EP2C612D8 Series Chapter 2 Installation his is an ATX form factor (12'' x 10'', 30.5 cm x 25.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the coniguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard its into it. EP2C612 Series are dual socket motherboards that support Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3 Series Processors.

  • Page 28: Installing The Cpu

    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 29 EP2C612D8 Series...
  • Page 30 he cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for ater service.

  • Page 31: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    EP2C612D8 Series 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.

  • Page 32: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Capacity CPU1 CPU2 256GB/ DDR4_A, B, C, D DDR4_E, F, G, H 512GB 1.
  • Page 33 EP2C612D8 Series 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 34 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). 1 CPU Coniguration CPU1 1 DIMM 2 DIMMS 4 DIMMS...

  • Page 35: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    EP2C612D8 Series 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE4 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU 1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. PCIE6 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, from CPU 1) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.

  • Page 36: Jumper Setup

    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” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
  • Page 37 EP2C612D8 Series PMBUS ALERT Mode Jumper (3-pin PMBUS_SEL_ALT1) PMBUS ALERT# to BMC PMBUS ALERT# to PCH (Default) Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID0_1) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID0_2) Chassis ID3 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID0_3) Board Level SKU (Default) Reserved for system level...

  • Page 38: 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 39 EP2C612D8 Series Auxiliary Panel Header his header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL1) functions on the front panel, 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. It can be used for communication between peripheral equipment in the system, which has slower transmission rates, and power management equipment.
  • Page 40 S CU_3 LSI_SAS_0_7 Mini SAS HD Connector his Mini SAS HD connector (LSI_SAS_0_7) supports SAS/ SATA data *Not supported for EP2C612D8 cables for internal storage motherboard devices. he current SAS3/SATA3 interface allows up to 12.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. For connecting SAS HDDs, please contact SAS data cable dealers.
  • Page 41 EP2C612D8 Series USB 2.0 Connector (USB3_5) IntA_P_D+ USB 3.0 Header Besides two default USB 3.0 IntA_P_D- (19-pin USB3_2_3) ports on the I/O panel, there IntA_P_SSTX+ IntA_P_SSTX- is one USB 3.0 header on this IntA_P_SSRX+ IntA_P_SSRX- motherboard. This USB 3.0 Vbus header can support two USB 3.0 ports.
  • Page 42 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 (4-pin FRNT_FAN2) All fans support Fan Control. FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin FRNT_FAN3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin FRNT_FAN4) FAN_SPEED (4-pin REAR_FAN1) +12V FAN_SPEED_CONTROL...
  • Page 43 EP2C612D8 Series SCLOCK Serial General Purpose These headers support Serial SLOAD Input/Output Headers Li n k i nter face for onboa rd (7-pin SATA_SGPIO1) SATA connections. (7-pin SATA_SGPIO2) SDATAOUT ALERT PSU SMBus P S U S M B u s m o n i t o r s t h e...

  • Page 44: Driver Installation Guide

    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 those required drivers.

  • Page 45: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    EP2C612D8 Series 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 46: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    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. Please press <F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY;...

  • Page 47: Navigation Keys

    EP2C612D8 Series 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 48: Main Screen

    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 49: Advanced Screen

    EP2C612D8 Series 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 Coniguration, USB Coniguration, System Coniguration, Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings, 3rd Storage Coniguration, H/W Monitor and Instant Flash.

  • Page 50: Acpi Coniguration

    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 51: Conigure Super Io Settings

    EP2C612D8 Series 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.

  • Page 52: Serial Port Console Redirection

    3.3.3 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 / SOL 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 53: Console Redirection

    EP2C612D8 Series 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] and [115200].

  • Page 54: Console Redirection Settings

    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 55: Csm Coniguration

    EP2C612D8 Series 3.3.4 CSM Coniguration Boot option ilter his option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. 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. Select Do not launch to not...

  • Page 56: Usb Coniguration

    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 stages.

  • Page 57: System Coniguration

    EP2C612D8 Series 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].

  • 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

    EP2C612D8 Series 3.3.8 3rd Storage Coniguration LSI 3008 Controller Use this item to enable or disable LSI 3008 Controller. Press <Ctrl - C> to enter RAID ROM during UEFI POST process. Bootable LSI 3008 Controller Use this item to enable or disable Bootable LSI Controller.

  • Page 60: H/W Monitor

    3.3.9 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_FAN his allows you to set the CPU 1 fan's speed.
  • Page 61 EP2C612D8 Series 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. Smart Fan Duty Control Smart Fan Duty x (x means 1 to 11 stage) his allows you to set duty cycle for each stage.

  • Page 62: Instant Flash

    3.3.10 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 63: Intelrcsetup

    EP2C612D8 Series 3.4 IntelRCSetup In this section, you may set the conigurations for the following items: Processor Conigu- ration, CPU Power Management Coniguration, Memory Coniguration, IIO Conigura- tion, PCH Coniguration and Server ME Coniguration.

  • Page 64: 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. CPU Socket 2 Coniguration Active Processor Cores Enter the number of cores to be enabled. 0 means all cores. 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 65: Intel Virtualization Technology

    EP2C612D8 Series 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 66: 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 67 EP2C612D8 Series CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.

  • Page 68: Memory Coniguration

    3.4.3 Memory Coniguration Enforce POR Enable to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. ECC Support Use this item to enable or disable DDR ECC Support. MRC Fast Boot When enabled, protions of memory reference code will be skipped when possible to increase boot speed.
  • Page 69 EP2C612D8 Series Rank Interleaving Select to conigure Rank Interleaving settings. RAS Mode Enable or disable RAS modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported. If enabled, Sparing will be selected.

  • Page 70: Iio Coniguration

    3.4.4 IIO Coniguration PCIE 2 Link Width Use this item to select PCIE port Bifurcation for selected slot(s). PCIE 2 Link Speed his allows you to select PCIE 2 Link Speed. he default value is [Auto]. PCIE 4 Link Width Use this item to select PCIE port Bifurcation for selected slot(s).

  • Page 71: Pch Coniguration

    EP2C612D8 Series 3.4.5 PCH Coniguration PCI-E ASPM Support his option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream device. PCH sSATA Coniguration SATA 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 72 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 Rx Setting Adjust sSATA DTLE DATA Values (0-15). sSATA Device Type Identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.

  • Page 73: Server Me Coniguration

    EP2C612D8 Series 3.4.6 Server ME Coniguration Spread Spectrum Use this item to select spread specturm mode.

  • Page 74: Server Mgmt

    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. System Event Log Press <Enter>...
  • Page 75 EP2C612D8 Series 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.

  • Page 76: Security

    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. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.

  • Page 77: Boot Screen

    EP2C612D8 Series 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.
  • Page 78 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 [Enabled].

  • Page 79: Event Logs

    EP2C612D8 Series 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 80: View Smbios Event Log

    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 81: Exit Screen

    EP2C612D8 Series 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.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    EP2C612D8 Series 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 84 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 85: Technical Support Procedures

    EP2C612D8 Series 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 86: 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 Microsot Windows Server 2008 R2. 6.1 Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2) 1.
  • Page 87 EP2C612D8 Series 3. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next. 4. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 88 5. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1. 6. Ater the installation completes, click Close.

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