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E3C246D4M-4L
E3C242D4M-4L

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published January 2019

Copyright©2019 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

Содержание E3C242D4M-4L

Страница 1: ...E3C246D4M 4L E3C242D4M 4L User Manual Version 1 0 Published January 2019 Copyright 2019 ASRock Rack INC All rights reserved...

Страница 2: ...implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock Rack its directors officers employees or agen...

Страница 3: ...ant 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 J...

Страница 4: ...2 2 Pre installation Precautions 18 2 3 Installing the CPU 19 2 4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 21 2 5 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM 22 2 6 Expansion Slots PCI Express Slots 24 2 7 Jumper...

Страница 5: ...3 4 Storage Configuration 50 3 3 5 ACPI Configuration 51 3 3 6 USB Configuration 52 3 3 7 Super IO Configuration 53 3 3 8 Serial Port Console Redirection 54 3 3 9 H W Monitor 57 3 3 10 Runtime Error...

Страница 6: ...ng System 78 4 2 Support CD Information 78 4 2 1 Running The Support CD 78 4 2 2 Drivers Menu 78 4 2 3 Utilities Menu 78 4 2 4 Contact Information 78 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 79 5 1 Troubleshooting P...

Страница 7: ...E3C242D4M 4L Motherboard ATX Form Factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm Quick Installation Guide 1 x SATA3 Cable 60cm 1 x I O Shield 1 x Screw for M 2 Socket If any items are missing or appear damag...

Страница 8: ...GB 4GB DIMM Frequency ECC UDIMM 2666 2400 2133 MHz Non ECC UDIMM 2666 2400 2133 MHz Voltage 1 2V Expansion Slot PCIe 3 0 x16 SLOT6 Gen3 x16 link when Mezz slot used Slot6 Gen3 x8 PCIe 3 0 x8 SLOT2 Gen...

Страница 9: ...g NMI Graphics Controller ASPEED AST2500 VRAM DDR4 16MB Rear Panel I O VGA Port 1 x D Sub USB 3 1 Port E3C246D4M 4L 4 GEN2 E3C242D4M 4L 2 GEN2 2 GEN1 LAN Port 4 1 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports LAN P...

Страница 10: ...2D4M 4L 1 2230 2242 2260 2280 Supports PCIE3 0 X2 SATA3 NMI Button 1 Header ME SPS recovery 1 ClearCMOS 1 short pin OH FanFail LED 6 only Fan Fail LED System BIOS BIOS Type 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS B...

Страница 11: ...ility or Marvell SATA utility this motherboard may fail Win dows Hardware Quality Lab WHQL certification tests If you install the drivers only it will pass the WHQL tests Support OS OS Microsoft Windo...

Страница 12: ...ty you can press the F6 key during the 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 file to your USB flash drive...

Страница 13: ...B 3 1 T USB_1 B USB_2 LAN4 LAN3 1 1 1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN3 SATA_PWR1 BAT1 Intel C246 Dr Debug 1 TPM1 PANEL1 1 AUX_PANEL1 HDLED RESET PLED PWRBTN 1 USB31_7 USB_1_2 1 1 USB31_5_6 1 1 SEC_OR1 UID1 9 10 11...

Страница 14: ...ront Fan Connector FRNT_FAN2 14 Front Fan Connector FRNT_FAN3 15 SATA3 DOM Connector SATA_0 Red 16 SATA3 Connector SATA_1 17 SATA SGPIO Connector SATA_SGPIO1 18 SATA SGPIO Connector SATA_SGPIO2 19 SAT...

Страница 15: ...x1 from PCH 40 Clear CMOS Pad CLRMOS1 41 PCIE Card Slot 4 PCIE4 x1 from PCH 42 PCIE Card Slot 5 PCIE5 x1 from PCH 43 M 2 Socket M2_1 Type 2230 2242 2260 2280 22110 44 PCIE Card Slot 6 PCIE6 x16 from...

Страница 16: ...1 USB 3 1 T USB_1 B USB_2 LAN4 LAN3 1 1 1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN3 SATA_PWR1 BAT1 Intel C242 Dr Debug 1 TPM1 PANEL1 1 AUX_PANEL1 HDLED RESET PLED PWRBTN 1 USB31_7 USB_1_2 1 1 USB31_5_6 1 1 SEC_OR1 UID1 9 1...

Страница 17: ...Front Fan Connector FRNT_FAN2 14 Front Fan Connector FRNT_FAN3 15 SATA3 DOM Connector SATA_0 Red 16 SATA3 Connector SATA_1 17 SATA SGPIO Connector SATA_SGPIO1 18 SATA SGPIO Connector SATA_SGPIO2 19 S...

Страница 18: ...CLRMOS1 38 M 2 Socket M2_1 Type 2230 2242 2260 2280 22110 39 PCIE Card Slot 6 PCIE6 x16 from CPU 40 Mezzaine Card Slot MEZZ_1 41 NCSI Mode Jumper NCSI_SEL1 42 LAN LED Connector LED_LAN_3_4 43 LAN LED...

Страница 19: ...in module 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 ATXPWR1 CPU_FAN1 FRNT_FAN1 DDR4_B1 64 bit 288 pin module DDR4_B2 64 bit 288 pin module DDR4_A1 64 bit 288 pin module DDR4_A2 64 bit 288 pin module 1 1 1 REAR_FAN1 1 1 1 FRNT_FA...

Страница 20: ...FAN_LED1 Amber CPU_FAN1 failed 3 FRNT_FAN1_LED1 Amber Front_FAN1 failed 4 FRNT_FAN2_LED2 Amber Front_FAN2 failed 5 FRNT_FAN3_LED3 Amber Front_FAN3 failed 6 FRNT_FAN4_LED4 Amber Front_FAN4 failed 7 BMC...

Страница 21: ...IPMI_LAN 9 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN4 5 USB 3 1 Gen2 Ports USB31_3_4 10 UID Switch UID1 Note LAN2 supports NCSI LAN Port LED Indications There are two LED next to the LAN port Please refer to the table below...

Страница 22: ...LAN port LED indications LAN Port LED Indications Activity Link LED Activity Link LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection or no link Blinking Green Data Activity O...

Страница 23: ...E3C246D4M 4L E3C242D4M 4L 17 English 1 7 Block Diagram...

Страница 24: ...lace your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the compo nents 3 Hold components by the edges...

Страница 25: ...if there are any bent pins in the socket Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found Otherwise the CPU will be seriously damaged 2 Unplug all power cables before instal...

Страница 26: ...20 English Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service 5 6 4...

Страница 27: ...E3C246D4M 4L E3C242D4M 4L 21 English 2 4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 C P U _ F A N...

Страница 28: ...For dual channel configuration you always need to install identical the same brand speed size and chip type DDR4 DIMM pairs 2 It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or...

Страница 29: ...D4M 4L E3C242D4M 4L 23 English The DIMM only fits 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...

Страница 30: ...s with the mezzanine card slot MEZZ_1 When MEZZ_1 is populated with a mezzanine card the PCIE6 slot will operate at up to x8 mode PCIE6 No mezzanine card x16 MEZZ_1 is populated x8 Installing an expan...

Страница 31: ...jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are Short when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins ME Recovery Jumper 3 pin ME_RECOVERY1 Normal Mode Default ME Recovery Mode CPU PECI Mode Jumper 3 pin PECI1 CPU PECI co...

Страница 32: ...ATA DOM requires 5V power supply move the jumper caps placed on the SATA DOM Power Jumper SATAPWR1 from pins 2 3 default to pins 1 2 If the connected SATA DOM does NOT require 5V power supply connect...

Страница 33: ...ormal restart PLED System Power LED Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or p...

Страница 34: ...2 pin headers allow you to use the Gigabit internet indicator cable to connect to the LAN status indicator When this indicator flickers it means that the internet is prop erly connected C Chassis intr...

Страница 35: ...7 These SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate Serial ATA3 DOM Connector SATA_0 SA TA_0 The SATA3 DOM connector supports both a S...

Страница 36: ...oard Each USB 2 0 header can support two ports CPU Fan Connector 4 pin CPU_FAN1 GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 3 2 1 This motherboard provides one 4 Pin CPU fan Quiet Fan connectors...

Страница 37: ...1 Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin All fans support Fan Control ATX Power Connector 24 pin ATXPWR1 3V 3V GND GND 5V 5V GND PWROK_PS 5VSB 12V 1...

Страница 38: ...in SATA_SGPIO2 1 SLOAD SCLOCK GND GND SDATAOUT The headers support Serial Link interface for onboard SATA connections PSU SMBus PSU_SMB1 3V 1 GND ALERT SMBCLK SMBDATA PSU SMBus monitors the status of...

Страница 39: ...D_LAN_3_4 LED_LAN_5_6 1 LAN3_LINK LED_PWR LED_PWR LAN4_LINK 1 LAN5_LINK LED_PWR LED_PWR LAN6_LINK These 4 pin connectors are used for the front LAN status indicator PWM Configuration Header 3 pin PWM_...

Страница 40: ...I E devices or try installing them in other slots If the problem still exists please remove all PCI E devices or try using another VGA card A0 A7 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices Please re insta...

Страница 41: ...pressed the front rear UID blue LED indicator will be truned on Press the UID button again to turn off the indicator 2 11 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system please insert...

Страница 42: ...andles all non TCP IP traffic The Secondary adapter will receive fallback traffic if the primary fails If the Preferred Primary adapter fails but is later restored to an active status control is autom...

Страница 43: ...module up to Gen3 x2 16 Gb s E3C242D4M 4L or Gen3 x4 32 Gb s E3C246D4M 4L If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA type M 2 device SATA_0 will be disabled Installing the M 2_SSD NGFF Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2...

Страница 44: ...ou are going to use the default nut Otherwise release the standoff by hand B C D E A Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut loc...

Страница 45: ...E3C246D4M 4L E3C242D4M 4L 39 English NUT1 NUT2 D E Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module...

Страница 46: ...of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Item Description Main To set up the system time date information Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features Boot To set up the default sys...

Страница 47: ...ption for the selected items Tab Switch to next function Enter To bring up the selected screen PGUP Go to the previous page PGDN Go to the next page HOME Go to the top of the screen END Go to the bott...

Страница 48: ...and display the system overview The Main screen provides system overview information and allows you to set the system time and date Note The screenshots in this user manual are examples and for refere...

Страница 49: ...tion you may set the configurations for the following items CPU Configuration DRAM Configuration Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration ACPI Configura tion USB Configuration Super IO Configuratio...

Страница 50: ...ve Locked Allow owner to configure Launch Enclave Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core so that the overall performance on threa...

Страница 51: ...itional levels of manageability security isolation and I O performance Hardware Prefetcher Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor Enable for better performance Adjacent Cache Line Pref...

Страница 52: ...Boost Mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions The de fault value is Enabled Enable Intel TXT Support Use this to enable or disable Intel Trusted Executio...

Страница 53: ...C246D4M 4L E3C242D4M 4L 47 English 3 3 2 DRAM Configuration DRAM Frequency If Auto is selected the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatical...

Страница 54: ...e this to enable or disable the Onboard LAN1 function The default value is Enabled Onboard LAN2 Use this to enable or disable the Onboard LAN2 function The default value is Enabled Onboard LAN3 Use th...

Страница 55: ...eed The default value is Auto PCIE4 ASPM Support E3C246D4M 4L only This option enables or disables the ASPM support for PCIE4 PCIE3 Link Speed E3C246D4M 4L only This allows you to select PCIE3 Link Sp...

Страница 56: ...ge Configuration Hard Disk S M A R T S M A R T stands for Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology It is a monitoring system for computer hard disk drives to detect and report on various indi...

Страница 57: ...o 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 mo...

Страница 58: ...English 3 3 6 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Enable Legacy OS Support for USB 2 0 devices Select UEFI Setup Only to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows Linux operating systems o...

Страница 59: ...rt Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port Change Settings Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device SOL Port Configuration Use this item to set parameters of S...

Страница 60: ...ure Console Redirection Settings and specify how your computer and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information Terminal Type Use this item to select the preferred terminal emulat...

Страница 61: ...p the data flow Once the buffers are empty a start signal can be sent to restart the flow Hardware flow uses two wires to send start stop signals The options include None and Hardware RTS CTS VT UTF8...

Страница 62: ...rminal emulation type for out of band management It is recommended to select VT UTF8 Option Description VT100 ASCII character set VT100 Extended VT100 that supports color and function keys VT UTF8 UTF...

Страница 63: ...eed will controlled by BMC If Manual is selected configure the items below CPU_FAN1 This allows you to set the CPU fan1 s speed The default value is Smart Fan FRNT_FAN1 This allows you to set the fron...

Страница 64: ...an Smart Fan Control This allows you to set the Smart fan s level speed Smart Fan Duty Control Smart Fan Duty x x means 1 to 11 stage This allows you to set duty cycle for each stage Smart Fan Temp Co...

Страница 65: ...enable or disable Runtime Error Logging System Memory Error Enabling Memory enabling and logging setup option PCI PCI Error Enabling Use this item to enable or disable PCI errors Corrected Error Enab...

Страница 66: ...60 English 3 3 11 Intel SPS Configuration SPS screen displays the Intel SPS Configuration information such as Operational Firmware Version and Firmware State...

Страница 67: ...E3C246D4M 4L E3C242D4M 4L 61 English 3 3 12 Intel R Bios Guard Technology Intel Bios Guard Support Use this to enable or disable Intel Bios Guard Support The default value is Disabled...

Страница 68: ...isk or hard drive and launch this tool then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other compli cated flash utility Please be noted that the U...

Страница 69: ...response for specified time out BMC starts at the same time when BIOS starts during AC power ON It takes around 90 seconds to initialize Host to BMC interfaces Inventory Support This will execute inve...

Страница 70: ...g for error progress codes during boot Erase SEL Use this to choose options for earsing SEL When SEL is Full Use this to choose options for reactions to a full SEL Log EFI Status Codes Use this item t...

Страница 71: ...is assigned by DHCP If you prefer using a static IP address toggle to Yes and the changes take effect after the system reboots The default value is No Configuration Address Source Select to configure...

Страница 72: ...face is Username admin Password admin For more instructions on how to set up remote control environment and use the IPMI man agement platform please refer to the IPMI Configuration User Guide or go to...

Страница 73: ...press enter to remove the password User Password Set or change the password for the user account Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility Leave it blank and press enter to rem...

Страница 74: ...re Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it s the first time you use secure boot Clear Secure Boot keys Force System to Setup Mode clear all Secure Boot Variables Change takes effect af...

Страница 75: ...URE_LIST b EFI_CERT_X509 DER c EFI_CERT_RSA2048 bin d EFI_CERT_SHA256 384 512 2 Authenticated UEFI Variable 3 EFI PE COFF Image SHA256 Key Source Factory External Mixed Key Exchange Keys Enroll Factor...

Страница 76: ...blic Key Certificate in a EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b EFI_CERT_X509 DER encoded c EFI_CERT_RSA2048 bin d EFI_CERT_SHA256 384 512 2 Authenticated UEFI Variable 3 EFI PE COFF Image SHA256 Key Source Factory Ex...

Страница 77: ...tory Defaults or load certificates from a file 1 Public Key Certificate in a EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b EFI_CERT_X509 DER encoded c EFI_CERT_RSA2048 bin d EFI_CERT_SHA256 384 512 2 Authenticated UEFI Variab...

Страница 78: ...Legacy UEFI ROMs priority Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation...

Страница 79: ...isable OEM Logo The 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...

Страница 80: ...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 Launch Video OpROM Policy Sel...

Страница 81: ...ROMs priority PCIE4 Slot OpROM E3C246D4M 4L only This option controls Legacy UEFI ROMs priority PCIE5 Slot OpROM E3C246D4M 4L only This option controls Legacy UEFI ROMs priority PCIE6 Slot OpROM This...

Страница 82: ...Event Log The options include No Yes Next reset and Yes Every reset If Yes is selected all logged events will be erased When Log is Full Use this item to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios...

Страница 83: ...Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message Discard changes and exit setup will pop out Press ESC key or select Yes to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any cha...

Страница 84: ...g The Support CD To begin using the support CD insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer If the Main Menu does not appear...

Страница 85: ...et to default settings 3 Check the settings of the 115V 230V switch on the power supply 4 Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides 3VDC Install a new battery if it does not If there is no vid...

Страница 86: ...battery on the motherboard provides 3VDC Install a new battery if it does not 2 Confirm whether your power supply provides adaquate and stable power Other problems 1 Try searching keywords related to...

Страница 87: ...t 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 event asrockrack com tsd asp you may obtain a Returned Merchandise Auth...

Страница 88: ...ard Type Mezz Slot Type Model LAN Card Mezz Type AB M350 LAN Card Mezz Type AB M540 LAN Card Mezz Type AB M599 LAN Card Mezz Type AB M710 LAN Card Mezz Type AB MCX3 Storage Card Mezz Type A M3008S Ple...

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