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ASROCK EPC612D4U-2T8R 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 Dr.
  • Page 5 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 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 3.3.8 3rd Storage Coniguration 3.3.9 H/W Monitor 3.3.10 WHEA Coniguration 3.3.11 Instant Flash IntelRCSetup...
  • Page 6 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 EPC612D4U / EPC612D4U-2T / EPC612D4U-8R / EPC612D4U-2T8R MB Physical Status Form Factor UATX Dimension 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Processor System Intel® Xeon processor E5-1600/2600 v3 series *he HSW-E 28-lane processors are not supported. Socket Single Socket LGA 2011 R3*...
  • Page 9 - Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function - Supports PXE - LAN1 supports NCSI EPC612D4U-2T / EPC612D4U-2T8R: 2 x RJ45 10GLAN by Intel® X540 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 2.8.0 Support - ASRock Rack Instant Flash Hardware Monitor Temperature - CPU Temperature Sensing - System Temperature Sensing - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer...
  • Page 11 EPC612D4U 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

    EPC612D4U Series 1.4 Motherboard Layout EPC612D4U 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 24.4 cm (9.6 in) J100 FRNT_FAN1 UID1 ATXPWR1 ME_RECOVERY1 CHASSIS_ID1 PMBUS_CLK_SEL PSU_SMB1 FRNT_FAN2 PECI_SEL1 CHASSIS_ID2 PMBUS_DATA_SEL CHASSIS_ID3 PMBUS_ALT_SEL DDR4_B (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) CPU1_FAN1 DDR4_A (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) FRNT_VGA1 ATX12V2 LAN1...
  • Page 14 EPC612D4U-2T 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 24.4 cm (9.6 in) J100 FRNT_FAN1 UID1 ATXPWR1 ME_RECOVERY1 CHASSIS_ID1 PMBUS_CLK_SEL PSU_SMB1 FRNT_FAN2 PECI_SEL1 PMBUS_DATA_SEL CHASSIS_ID2 CHASSIS_ID3 PMBUS_ALT_SEL DDR4_B (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) CPU1_FAN1 DDR4_A (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) FRNT_VGA1 ATX12V2 LAN1 (NCSI)
  • Page 15 EPC612D4U Series Description CPU PECI Mode Selection Jumper (PECI_SEL1) ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) Descriptor Security Override Jumper (J100) Chassis ID2 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID2) Chassis ID1 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID1) Chassis ID3 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID3) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_CLK_SEL) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_DATA_SEL) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_ALT_SEL) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1)
  • Page 16 Description Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) TPM Header (TPM1) Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_2) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB1) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) Front VGA Header (FRNT_VGA1) *For DIMM installation and coniguration instructions, please see p.28 (Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)) for more details.
  • Page 17 EPC612D4U Series EPC612D4U-8R 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 24.4 cm (9.6 in) J100 FRNT_FAN1 UID1 ATXPWR1 ME_RECOVERY1 CHASSIS_ID1 PMBUS_CLK_SEL PSU_SMB1 FRNT_FAN2 PECI_SEL1 CHASSIS_ID2 PMBUS_DATA_SEL PMBUS_ALT_SEL CHASSIS_ID3 DDR4_B (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) CPU1_FAN1 DDR4_A (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) FRNT_VGA1 ATX12V2 LAN1...
  • Page 18 EPC612D4U-2T8R 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 24.4 cm (9.6 in) J100 FRNT_FAN1 UID1 ATXPWR1 ME_RECOVERY1 CHASSIS_ID1 PMBUS_CLK_SEL PSU_SMB1 FRNT_FAN2 PECI_SEL1 PMBUS_DATA_SEL CHASSIS_ID2 CHASSIS_ID3 PMBUS_ALT_SEL DDR4_B (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) CPU1_FAN1 DDR4_A (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) FRNT_VGA1...
  • Page 19 EPC612D4U Series Description CPU PECI Mode Selection Jumper (PECI_SEL1) ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) Descriptor Security Override Jumper (J100) Chassis ID2 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID2) Chassis ID1 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID1) Chassis ID3 Jumper (CHASSIS_ID3) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_CLK_SEL) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_DATA_SEL) PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_ALT_SEL) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1)
  • Page 20 Description hermal Sensor Header (TR1) Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) TPM Header (TPM1) Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_2) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB1) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) Front VGA Header (FRNT_VGA1) *For DIMM installation and coniguration instructions, please see p.28 (Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)) for more details.

  • Page 21: Onboard Led Indicators

    EPC612D4U Series 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators FAN_LED1 UID1 ATXPWR1 DDR4_B (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) FAN_LED2 DDR4_A (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) FAN_LED3 LAN1 (NCSI) Intel X540 LAN2 CPU1 USB 3.0 IPMI T: USB1 B: USB2 SB_PWR1 DDR4_C (64 bit, 288-pin module, Blue) USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2...
  • Page 22 Status Description Amber Front_FAN1 failed Amber Front_FAN2 failed Amber CPU1_FAN1 failed Green STB PWR ready Amber Front_FAN3 failed Amber Front_FAN4 failed LSI 3008 ready Amber *Only supported for EPC612D4U-8R / EPC612D4U-2T8R motherboard Green BMC heartbeat LED Amber Front_FAN5 failed...

  • Page 23: I/O Panel

    USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) Serial Port (COM1) LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) Note: LAN1 supports NCSI. EPC612D4U-2T / EPC612D4U-2T8R No. Description No. Description UID Switch (UID) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** VGA Port (VGA1) USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2)
  • Page 24 Description 10Mbps connection or No Link no link 100Mbps connection Blinking Yellow Data Activity Green 1Gbps connection Link 10G For EPC612D4U-2T / EPC612D4U-2T8R Speed LED Activity / Link LED Status Description Status Description 100Mbps connection No Link or no link...

  • Page 25: Block Diagram

    EPC612D4U Series 1.7 Block Diagram EPC612D4U...
  • Page 26 EPC612D4U-2T...
  • Page 27 EPC612D4U Series EPC612D4U-8R...
  • Page 28 EPC612D4U-2T8R...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Installation

    EPC612D4U Series Chapter 2 Installation This is an uATX form factor (9.6'' x 9.6'', 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard its into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

  • Page 30: 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 31 EPC612D4U Series...
  • Page 32 he cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for ater service.

  • Page 33: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    EPC612D4U 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. CPU fan for narrow ILM socket *Support an active or passive heatsink...

  • Page 34: Dual Channel Memory Coniguration

    2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Dual Channel Memory Coniguration Priority DDR4_A DDR4_B DDR4_C DDR4_D Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated 1.
  • Page 35 EPC612D4U 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 36: Installing An Expansion Card

    2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here are 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE7 and PCIE5 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, from CPU 1) are used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE6 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU 1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. Slot Generation Mechnical...

  • Page 37: Jumper Setup

    EPC612D4U Series 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 38 Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (No. 5) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) (No. 4) Chassis ID3 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID3) (No. 6) Board Level SKU (Default) For 3U8G system, passive GPGPU Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (No. 5) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) (No.

  • Page 39: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    EPC612D4U Series 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. Please refer to p.7, 8, 11 or 12 for the motherboard layout. PLED+ System Panel Header Con nec t t he power sw itch,...
  • Page 40 Auxiliary Panel Header his header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL_1) 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 41 EPC612D4U Series Serial ATA3 Connectors hese eight SATA3 connectors (SATA_0) support SATA data cables for (SATA_1) internal storage devices with (SATA_2) up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer (SATA_3) rate. (SATA_4) (SATA_5) (SSATA_0) (SSATA_1) USB 3.0 Connector (USB3_3) Dummy USB 3.0 Header Besides two default USB 3.0 IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PB_D-...
  • Page 42 CPU_ FAN_SPEED connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, FAN_SPEED_CONTROL please connect it to Pin 1-3. *For more details, please refer to the Cooler QVL list on the ASRock Rack website. Front and Rear Fan FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect fan cables to the...
  • Page 43 EPC612D4U Series ATX 12V Power his motherboard provides Connector two 8-pin ATX 12V power (8-pin ATX12V2) connectors. TPM Header his connector supports (17-pin TPM1) Trusted Platform Module (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 44 Mini SAS HD Connector his Mini SAS HD connector (LSI_SAS_0_7) supports SAS/SATA data cables for internal storage For EPC612D4U-8R / EPC612D4U-2T8R motherboard devices. he current SAS3/ only SATA3 interface allows up to 12.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. For connecting SAS HDDs, please contact SAS data cable dealers.

  • Page 45: Dr. Debug

    EPC612D4U Series 2.9 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting 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. Problem related to memory, VGA card or other devices.

  • Page 46: Driver Installation Guide

    2.10 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 47: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    EPC612D4U Series 2.11 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 48: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3.1 Introduction h is section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to coni gure your system. h e UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer.

  • Page 49: Navigation Keys

    EPC612D4U 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 50: 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 51: Advanced Screen

    EPC612D4U 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 Parameters, USB Coniguration, System Coniguration, Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Settings, 3rd Storage Con- iguration, H/W Monitor, WHEA Coniguration and Instant Flash.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Conigure Super Io Settings

    EPC612D4U 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. Serial Port Address Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device.

  • Page 54: 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 55 EPC612D4U 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]. Data Bits Use this item to set the data transmission size.
  • Page 56 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. 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 57: Csm Parameters

    EPC612D4U Series 3.3.4 CSM Parameters Boot Option Filter 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 execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM.

  • Page 58: 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 59: System Coniguration

    EPC612D4U 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]. Onboard LAN1 &...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 3Rd Storage Coniguration

    EPC612D4U 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 62: 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_FAN1 his allows you to set the CPU1 fan1’s speed.
  • Page 63 EPC612D4U Series 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. Smart Fan Temp Control Smart Fan Temp x (x means 1 to 11 stage) his allows you to set temperature for each stage.

  • Page 64: Whea Coniguration

    3.3.10 WHEA Coniguration WHEA Support Use this item to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. System Error Use this item to enable or disable System Error feature. When it is set to [Enabled], you can conigure Memory Error and PCIE Error log features.

  • Page 65: Instant Flash

    EPC612D4U Series 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 66: Intelrcsetup

    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 67: Processor Coniguration

    EPC612D4U Series 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. 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 68: Hardware Prefetcher

    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. Hardware Prefetcher Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better performance. Adjacent Cache Prefetch Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line.

  • Page 69: Cpu Power Management Coniguration

    EPC612D4U Series 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 70 CPU C6 State Support Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption. CPU Thermal Throttling Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from overheating.

  • Page 71: Memory Coniguration

    EPC612D4U Series 3.4.3 Memory Coniguration 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, portions of memory reference code will be skipped when possible to increase boot speed.
  • Page 72 RAS Mode Enable or disable RAS modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported. If enabled, Sparing will be selected.

  • Page 73: Iio Coniguration

    EPC612D4U Series 3.4.4 IIO Coniguration PCIE 5 Link Width his allows you to select PCIE 5 Link Width. he default value is [x8]. PCIE 5 Link Speed his allows you to select PCIE 5 Link Speed. he default value is [Auto]. PCIE 6 &...

  • Page 74: Pch Coniguration

    3.4.5 PCH Coniguration 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. Press <Ctrl+I> to enter RAID ROM during UEFI POST process. sSATA Aggressive Link Power Mgmt Use this item to enable or disable SALP.
  • Page 75 EPC612D4U Series 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. PCH SATA Coniguration SATA devices and settings SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable SATA Controller. SATA Mode Selection Identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.

  • Page 76: Server Me Coniguration

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

  • Page 77: Server Mgmt

    EPC612D4U Series 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 EPC612D4U Series Please refer to the table below for the LAN interface mapping to check the MAC address through either BIOS or Web interface. BMC LAN Interface Mapping Table I/O Panel BIOS Menu IPMI Web Page LAN1 Port (NCSI) Lan Channel 1 eth0 IPMI Port Lan Channel 2...

  • Page 80: 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 81: Boot Screen

    EPC612D4U 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 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 Use this item to set the system boot order.
  • Page 82 indeinite waiting. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function ater boot-up. Boot Beep Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or of when the system boots up. Please note that a buzzer is needed.

  • Page 83: Event Logs

    EPC612D4U 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 84: 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 85: Exit Screen

    EPC612D4U 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. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?”...

  • Page 86: 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 87: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    EPC612D4U 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 88 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 89: Technical Support Procedures

    EPC612D4U 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/BMC version and problem type.

  • Page 90: 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 91 EPC612D4U Series 3. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next. 4. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 92 5. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1. 6. Ater the installation completes, click Close.

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