Asrock EP2C602
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1. 1 23 4 5 6 26 7cm 13 in kK gt l unt DDR3_G1 64 bit 240 pin module ATXPWR1 HHH g DORI G2 64 bit 240 pin module Ts a 5 B2 84 bit 240p module USB24 n T 0880 74 B uspi 2000 7 73 72 70 Ld 69 DDR3 64 bit 240 pin module 68 1 67 DDR3 64 bit 240 module DDR3 64 240 pin module 66 6 65 02 64 bit 240 pin module DDR3 01 64 bit 240 pin module DDR3 C2 64 bit 240 pin module 1 64 bit 240 pin module 64 PCIE5 63 62 PCIE4 61 PCIE3 2 606 41 016 RoHS 60 1 59 PCIE2 BMC ROM Super FRONT 582. 61 9 pin COM2 see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 RRXD1 DDTR 1 DDSR 1 CCTS 1 90 5 1 TTXD1 DDCD 1 This COM2 header supports a serial port module Intelligent Platform Management Bus header 4 pin IPMB_1 see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 IPMB SCL IPMB SDA GND No connect This 4 pin connector is used to provide a cabled base board or front panel connec tion for value added features and 3rd party add in cards such as Emergency Man agement cards that provide management features using the IPMB Thermal Sensor header 3 TR1 see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 TR1 TR1 1 Please connect the thermal sensor cable to either pin 1 2 or pin 2 3 and the other end to the device which you wish to monitor its tempera ture Clear CMOS Pad CLRCMOS2 see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 62 CLRCMOS2 allows you to clear the data in CMOS To clear CMOS take out the CMOS battery and short the Clear CMOS Pad Serial General Purpose Input Output Header For EP2C60xD16 Series SCU SGPIO1 SCU SGPIO2 see p 12 16 20 For EP2C60x Series SAS SGPIO1 SAS SGPIO2 see p 24 27 30 SATA SGPIO1 SATA SGPIO2 see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 SAS CLOCK SAS LOAD GND SAS DATAIN SAS DATAOUT GND SCLOCK
3. Physical Form Factor EEB tat as 12 x 13 30 5 x 33 cm Supports Intel Xeon processor E5 CPU 1600 2600 4600 amp v2 series E5 1400 amp E5 1600 support single socket Dual Socket R LGA2011 Processor 6 1 Power Phase Design System EP2C606 4L Intel C606 Chipset EP2C602 4L EP2C602 Intel C602 BIOS BIOS type 64 AMI UEFI Legal BIOS Max 128GB DDR3 RDIMM Capacity System 8 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM slots Memory Quad Channel DDR3 1600 1333 1066 LR Registered ECC UDIMM 1 5V 1 35V 5 slots 3 x16 1 16 8 1 8 0 Expansion PCle 3 0x4 1 slots Slot 1408 EP2C606 4L 2 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s 4 x SATA2 3 0 Gb s 8x SATA2 SAS 3Gb s EP2C602 4L EP2C602 2 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s 8 x SATA2 3 0 Gb s SATA SAS controller Storage Marvell 9230 4 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s controller Controller ASPEED AST2300 Controller ASPEED AST2300 Graphics Output Supports D Sub with max resolution up to P 1920x1200 60Hz Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 Mb s IPMI dedicated GLAN Ethernet EP2C606 4L EP2C602 4L LAN 4 x Intel 82574L Realtek RTL8211E Controller EP2C602 2 x Intel 82574L EP2C606 4L EP2C602 4L Lan port 4 1 for IPMI RJ45 EP2C602 ME 2 1 for IPMI DE port D sub x 1 USB port 2x USB 2 0 Serial port 1 COM1 MM ON Auxiliary 1 include chassis intrusion location button panel header 8 LED front LA
4. 83 3 3 10 Super IO Configuration 85 3 3 11 Serial Port Console Redirection 86 3 3 12 Voltage Control ete 87 3 4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 88 3 5 Server 90 3 6 Boot Screen metet 91 3 7 Security Screen ease ete 93 3 8 Ext Screen eer nin concen 94 3 9 Event Logs trees 95 4 Software 96 4 1 Install Operating 96 4 2 Support CD Information 96 4 2 1 Running Support CD 96 4 2 2 Drivers Menu ceret 96 4 2 3 Utilities Menu eere 96 4 2 4 Contact Information 96 5 Troubleshooting eene 97 5 1 Troubleshooting 5 97 5 2 Technical Support Procedures 97 5 3 Returning Merchandise for Service 97 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock Rack EP2C606 4L D16 EP2C602 4L D16 EP2C602 D16 EP2C606 4L EP2C602 4L EP2C602 mother board a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock Rack s consistently stringent quality control It delivers excellent performance with robust de sign conf
5. MtSRock RAck OPEN c lt 72 gt e e E m gt STABLES 2 D s gt c D m 7 E gt a gt 3 Es gt 2 c Stable and Reliable Solution prver Workstatior Motherboard 2 606 41 016 EP2C602 41 D16 EP2C602 016 EP2CG06 4L 7 7 1 M User Manual English Copyright Notice No part of this manual may be reproduced transcribed transmitted or translated in any language in any form or by any means except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose without written consent of ASRock Rack Inc Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be regis tered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Disclaimer Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informa tional use only and subject to change without notice and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock Rack ASRock Rack assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual With respect to the contents of this manual ASRock Rack does not provide war ranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limit
6. If you don t fasten the screws the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard Step 5 Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard Step 6 Secure excess cable with tie wrap to ensure the cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components 48 2 5 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM This motherboard provides four 240 pin DDR3 Double Data Rate 3 DIMM slots and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology For dual channel configuration you always need to install two identical the same brand speed size and chip type memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology Otherwise it will operate at single channel mode It is not allowed to install a DDR DDR2 memory module into a slot otherwise this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged 2 If you install only one memory module or two identical memory modules it is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology 9 Some DDR3 1GB double sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work on this motherboard It is not recommended to install them on this motherboard 4 Asingle memory module should be installed in the blue Socket 5 If you install only one CPU CPU BSP1 on the moth erboard make sure to install DIMMs into DDR3 A DDR3 B C or DDR3 D slot s Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect the power supply before add ing or removing DIMMs or system c
7. 606 1482 825141 D SUB connector MS LN COM PORT connector Realtek PHY 8211E 02 39 Kore pr pe EE DDR3 1066 1333 1600 High Speed USB ports DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 Gana DDR3 1066 1333 1600 PCIEx16 SPI FLASH 510 NCT6776D KB MS 2 602 41 016 Quad Channel Memory x8 Slots 1 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 Til DDR3 1066 1333 1600 IEx4 SLOT x4 ae IEx16 SLOT x16 X8 IEx16 SLOT x8 X0 SATIS lt LANI 825741 pnus LAN1 8257141 LANI 82514 LAN2 825741 D SUB connector AST2300 COM PORT connector Realtek PHY 8211E PCIEx2 PCIExI 1111 CIE Intel Processor Sandy Bridge E LGA 2011 Pin Socket Quad Channel Memory x8 Slots pu i LGA 2011 Pin Socket CPU2 Intel Processor Sandy Bridge E INTEL PatsburgPCH C602 40 Morc e SAA Ke ew High Speed USB T ports 1 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 d
8. CEN a E 32 1 5 Panel 2 606 41 016 1 2 6 IPMI LAN Port 2 Serial Port COM1 7 LAN RJ 45 Port 3 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN2 8 USB 2 0 Ports 05801 4 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN3 9 D Sub Port VGA 5 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN1 10 PS 2 Keyboard Port Purple There are two LEDs on each LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications SPEED LAN LED Indications LED LED Activity Link LED SPEED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN Port 33 2 602 41 016 1 PS 2 Mouse Port Green 6 IPMI LAN Port 2 Serial Port COM1 7 LAN RJ 45 Port 3 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN2 8 USB 2 0 Ports 05801 4 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN3 9 D Sub Port VGA 5 LAN RJ 45 Port 1 10 PS 2 Keyboard Port Purple There are two LEDs on each LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LAN Port LED Indications LED LED Activity Link LED SPEED LED 1 OMbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port 34 2 602 016 1 PS 2 Mouse Port Green 5 LAN Port 2 Serial Port COM1 6 USB 2 0 Ports 05801 3 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN
9. Step 3 Close the socket Step 3 1 Flip the load plate onto the IHS then the cover will automatically come off by itself The cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service Step 3 2 Press down the right load lever and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab Step 3 3 Press down the left load lever and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab 47 2 4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 2011 Pin socket that supports Intel 2011 Pin CPU Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 2011 Pin CPU to dissipate heat Before you installed the heatsink you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dis sipation Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector For proper installation please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 2011 Pin CPU Step 1 Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the socket surface Step 2 Place the heatsink onto the socket Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard Step 3 Align screws with the motherboard s holes Step 4 Use a screw driver to install the screws
10. 10667133371600 Intel Processor orc KY Sandy Bridge E 1066 1338 1600 LGA 2011 Pin Socket gt DDR3 107133371600 CPU PCIEXI6 Cem e 158 ports JU PORT X PORT 2 CU PORT 3 SPI FLASH amb 510 NCT6776D KB NS 2 602 Quad Channel Memory x4 Slots DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 PCIEx16 SLOT X16 PCIEx16 SLOT X8 X0 4 510104 PCIEx16 SLOT X16 X8 Intel Processor Sandy Bridge EP LGA 2011 Pin Socket CPU BSPl Quad Channel Memory x4 Slots Intel Processor Sandy Bridge EP LGA 2011 Pin Socket CPU DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 Curs DDR3 1066 1333 1600 x 9230 LAN2 825741 D SUB connector lt PORT connector Realtek PHY 8211E PCI SLOT pum que 7 INTEL Patsburg PCH C602 44 m SPI FLASH aM KB MS 510 NCT6776D High Speed USB 7 ports PCIEx16 SLOT X16 16 SLOT X16 Chapter 2 Installation Before you install the mot
11. DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 PCIEx4 SLOT X4 Em LAN1 82574L Qum PTE _ LANA 825741 lt PCIEXT Lang lt PCIEXT LAN2 825741 lt lt Intel Processor Intel Processor Sandy Bridge EP Sandy Bridge EP LGA 2011 Pin Socket CPU 5 INTEL Patsburg PCH LGA 2011 Pin Socket CPU 42 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 EN DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 PCIEx16 SLOT X16 PCIEx16 SLOT X16 EP2C602 4L Quad Channel Memory x8 Slots 1 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 p g DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 SLOT x4 TEx16 SLOT x16 X8 TEx16 SLOT x8 X0 54 me LANI 825741 ATTI LANI 82574 D SUB connector AST2300 COM PORT connector Realtek PHY 8211E 210 Intel Processor Sandy Bridge E LGA 2011 Pin Socket CPUL Quad Channel Memory x8 Slots PatsburgPCH C602 43 ora 1066 1333 1600
12. PCIE4 PCIE3 EP2C602 4L D16 RoHS A H 10 PCIE2 PCI1 000 53 e 52 51 50 49 48 4746 45 4443 42 4140 3938 37 36 35 343332 31 30 29 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 DDR3 A1 DDR3 B1 Blue CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN1 2 2011 Pin CPU Socket BSP1 cn Front Fan Connector FRNT Front Fan Connector FRNT FAN2 8 17 Connector SATAIII_M2 White Connector SATAIII 1 White peaker Header SPEAKER1 ATA2 Connector SATAII 2 Blue ATA2 Connector 3 Blue ATA2 Connector SATAII 4 Blue ATA2 Connector 5 Blue CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN1 1 O 0000 24 000 x 2 2 __ 2 0 5 _ d E 12 E aa NN _ D E 21 2 23 B NN 02 17 37 SCU Connector SCU PORT 0 Blue 51 Inteligent Platform Management Bus 8 0 52 Port Header com Pc 44 46 47 8 4 BMC ROM PCI Slot White Posegorw g 5
13. 57 56 55 54 53 5251 50 4948 47 4645 4443 42 41 40 3938 3736 35 34 33 32 12 7 DDR3 A1 DDR3 B1 Blue CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN1 2 2011 Pin CPU Socket BSP1 cn Front Fan Connector FRNT Front Fan Connector FRNT FAN2 8 17 Connector SATAIII_M2 White ATA3 Connector SATAIII_1 White peaker Header SPEAKER1 CU SGPIO Connector SCU SGPIO2 ATA2 Connector SATAII 3 Blue ATA2 Connector SATAII 4 Blue CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN1 1 O 0000 24 000 2 2 __ 2 0 5 _ d E 12 E aa NN _ D E 21 2 23 25 NN ES 02 13 37 UPROMHeader UPROMT _ Memoy 4MB 46 20 846 a7 8820 068 23 0 0 20 80 Buzzer BUZZER1 Auxiliary panel header AUX_PANEL1 Front Lan LED Connector FRONT_LED_LAN34 87 0 COMPortHeader COM2 Pci Sot PCr wht OOOO OO O PCI Slot PCI1 White PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slot PCIE2 Blue from CPU BSP1 Intel C606 Chipset PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slot PCIE3 Blue from CPU BSP1 PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slot 4 Blue from CPU BSP1 14 64 PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slot PCIE5 Blue from CPU AP1 65 CMOS Pad CLRCMOS2 PCI Express 2 0 x 4 Slot PCIE6 White from CPU BSP1 7 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3
14. 15 Block Diagram nen mte rs 39 2 Installationi eene retten 45 2 1 Pre installation Precautions 45 2 2 Screw Holes 45 23 CPU Installation ees 46 2 4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 48 2 5 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM 49 2 6 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots 51 2 7 Jumpers Setup noe neas 53 2 8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 54 2 9 Driver Installation Guide 64 2 10 Hot Plug for Hard Disk Drives 65 3 SETUP UTILITY 66 3 4 ntrodUctlon 66 3 1 1 Bar enitn 66 3 1 2 Navigation KEYS 67 3 2 inet iet 68 3 3 Advanced Screen scenes 69 3 3 1 ACPI Configuration 70 3 3 2 WHEA Configuration 72 3 3 3 CPU Configuration 73 3 3 4 North Bridge Configuration 75 3 3 5 South Bridge Configuration 79 3 3 6 USB 80 3 3 7 Intel ME Subsystem 81 3 3 8 Clock Generator Configuration 82 3 3 9 Storage Configuration
15. 72 3 3 3 CPU Configuration gt Information CPU 1 Information Display information regarding the primary processor BootStrap Processor CPU 1 Information Display information regarding the non primary processor Applica tion Processors Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper Threading technology and an operating sys tem that includes optimization for this technology is required This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper Threading technology Active Processor Cores Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each pro cessor package The default value is All Limit CPUID Maximum This function allows you to limit CPUID maximum value Unless the OS is Windows NT disable this function 73 No Execute Memory Protection No Execution NX Memory Protection Technology is an enhance ment to the IA 32 Intel Architecture An IA 32 processor with No Execute NX Memory Protection can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute codes This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No Excute Memory Protection Hardware Prefetcher Use this turn on off the MLC streamer prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this to turn on off prefetching of adjacent cache lines DCU Streamer Prefetcher If enabled the DCU data cache unit Streamer
16. 16 12 file System If you execute Instant Flash utility the utility will show the UEFI files and their respective information Select the proper UEFI file to update your UEFI and reboot your system after the UEFI update process is completed 69 3 3 1 ACPI Configuration Enabled Suspend Mode Use this item to enable or disable the highest ACPI Sleep state 51 If enabled the system enters S1 level when the SUSPEND button is pressed ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table The default value is Enabled PS 2 Keyboard Power On Use this item to enable or disable PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power soft off mode PCI Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the sys tem from the power soft off mode Ring In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring In signals to turn on the system from the power soft off mode RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC Real Time Clock to pow er on the system USB Keyboard Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard Remote to turn on the system from the power soft off mode 70 058 Use this to enable or disable USB Mouse to turn sys tem from the power soft off mode 71 3 3 2 WHEA Configuration WHEA Support Use this option to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture The default value is Enabled
17. 2 40 221 GEM a6 a CNN 2 1 a 2 a7 DDR3_F1 DDR3_E1 Blue 2011 Pin CPU Socket CPU AP1 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V 1 CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN2 1 COM Port Header COM2 29 2 602 1 2 3 4 5 6 26 7 13 in kK gt ATXPWR1 58 57 n 56 55 PM 54 DDR3 E 64 bit 240 pin module 52 PCIE7 EP2C602 AISReck 1 17 di 51 6 pe i 1 20 n 50 5 49 PCIEA il Intel T n 48 PCIE3 C602 24 ki in 25 46 PCI2 26 45 27 PCIE1 44 43 42 4140 39 38 37 36 35 343332 31 30 29 28 30 gt 0 o 23 gt T
18. 2 60 016 Series IL These six Serial ATA3 MO connectors sup M1 1 1 port SATA data cables for 1 internal storage devices S 0 The current interface 5 1 allows up to 6 0 Gb s data see p 12 16 20 transfer rate SATAIII M3 01 0 1 1 2060 SATAIIL O 1 SATAIII M2 SATAIII MO M1 see p 24 27 30 01 M2 SATAIII MO M1 1 1 I 1 1 i Data Cable 9 Either end of SATA data cable can be connected to SATA SATA2 SATA3 hard disks or the SATA2 SATA3 connectors on this mother board SCU Connectors For EP2C60xD16 Series SCU PORT 0 SCU PORT 1 SCU PORT 2 SCU PORT 3 see p 12 16 20 SCU PORT 4 SCU PORT 5 SCU PORT 6 SCU PORT 7 see p 12 800 PORT 0 800 PORT 1 500 PORT 2 MEM 13 22 500 PORT 3 SCU PORT 4 SCU PORT 5 55 500 PORT 6 SCU_PORT_7 These eight SCU connec tors support SAS SATA data cables for internal storage devices The current SAS2 SATA3 interface allows up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate For connecting SAS HDDs please contact SAS qata cable dealers SAS Connectors For EP2C60x Series 5 5 0 5 8 1 SAS 2 5 5 3 see p 24 27 30 SAS 4 5 5 5 SA
19. 3 2 Power Comedor 7 CPUFen Connector CPUFANZ2 __________ 14 Front Fan Connector FRNT_FANA 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_D1 DDR3_C1 Blue ATA SGPIO Connector SATA SGPIO1 S 2 17 SATA SGPIO Connector SATA SGPIO2 ME Recovery Jumper ME RECOVERY1 Connector MO M1 White SPI Flash Memory 64 Connector M2 White ATA3 Connector 0 1 White ATA2 Connector 2 3 Blue ATA2 Connector 4 5 Blue SB 2 0 Ports USB 6 AS Connector SGPIO1 peaker Header SPEAKER1 ROM Header UP ROM1 x g 0 AS Connector SAS 2 3 AS Connector SAS 0 1 Blue 2 1 9 Hc EM 1 2 ne B 22 26 28 a pu n 31 Thermal Sensor header 1 Buzzer BUZZER1 USB 2 0 Ports USB 4 5 USB 2 0 Ports USB 2 3 37 System Panel Header PANEL 000000000 PCI Express 3 0 4 Slot PCIE1 White CPU BSP1 7 Rear Fan Connector REAR_FAN2 Rear Fan Connector REAR 1 2011 Pin CPU Socket CPU AP1 57 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V 1 CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN2 1 Ber EN 2 28 2 4o GEM
20. D2 DDR3 C2 White 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 68 F1 DDR3 1 Blue 69 Rear Fan Connector Rear Fan Connector REAR_FAN1 71 CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN2 2 72 CPUFan Connector CPU 2 1 73 2011 Pin CPU Socket CPU AP1 4 74 12V Power Connector ATX12V2 15 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 2 602 41 016 26 7cm 13 in DDR3_G1 84 bit 240 pin module ATXPWR1 LITT DDR3 G2 64 bit 240 pin module DDR3 H1 64 bit 240 pin module H 54 bit 240 DDR3_H2 64 bit 240 pin module DDR3 A2 84 bit 240 pi DDR3 B1 64 bit 240 DDR3_B2 64 bit 240 pin uog oe 55 DDR3 64 bit 240 pin module DDR3 Fi 64 240 5 am E i EL DDR3 2 64 bit 240 pin me DDR3 64 bit 240 pin module DDR3_D2 64 bit 240 pin module DDR3 01 64 bit 240 pin module 6 DDR3 C2 64 bit 240 C 54 bit 240 pin module PCIE5
21. DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 PCIEx16 SPI FLASH Sto NCT6776D KB NS 2 602 016 Quad Channel Memory x8 Slots 1 Quad Channel Memory x8 Slots puer amer Oy DDR3 1066 1383 1600 Cora K ara SL pors 10667133371600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 EE TE nona 1066 1333 1600 Intel Processor Intel Processor F n 2083 1066 1333 1600 KE SandyBridge E Sandy Bridge E L 1066 1333 1600 E YU ee poe DDR3 1066 1333 1600 Cary LGA 2011 Pin Socket LGA 2011 Pin Socket 1066 1333 1600 CPU tar 51070 PCIEx16 TEx16 sLov x16 x8 PCIE TEx16 SLOT x8 X0 10 SLOT x16 FOIE SITIS TATION 9230 Qe AT SATA2 0 2 MTA3 0 2 3 MTA3 T pom LAN 825741 pnm INTEL PatsburgPCH High Speed USB ports LAN2 825741 SAA lt ExT al c SPI FLASH p D SUB connector 181230 COM PORT connector NCT6776D N Realtek PHY 8211E PCI SLOT 41 EP2C606 4L Quad Channel Memory x4 Slots
22. Event Log Settings View Smbois Event Log This allows you to view the Smbios Event Log 95 Chapter 4 Software Support 4 1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports Microsoft Windows Server 2003 2003 R2 2008 2008 R2 2012 2012 R2 Linux compliant Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary use the setup procedures in this chap ter for general reference only Refer your OS documentation for more infor mation 4 2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary driv ers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard s features 4 2 1 Running 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 auto matically locate and double click on the file ASRSETUP EXE in the Support CD to display the menu 4 2 2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available device s drivers if the system detects installed devices Please install the necessary drivers to acti vate the devices 4 2 3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application softwares that the mother board supports Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it 4 2 4 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 a
23. Prefetcher prefetches the next L1 Data line based upon multiple loads in same cache line It is recommended to enable this option to en hance data processing capacity DCU IP Prefetcher If enabled the DCU data cache unit IP Instruction Pointer Prefetcher predict what memory addresses are going to be used by the program and deliver that data just in time Intel Virtualization Technology When this option is set to Enabled a VMM Virtual Machine Architecture can utilize the additional hardware capabilities pro vided by Vanderpool Technology This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology CPU Power Management Use this to configure CPU Power Management 74 3 3 4 North Bridge Configuration VO hub Configuration Intel VT d Use this to enable disable Intel Virtualization Technology for the Directed Intel Use this to enable disable Intel I O AccelearationTechnology Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to select a graphics device as the primary display The default value is PCI Express Onboard VGA Enable or disable the onboard VGA For EP2C606 4L D16 EP2C602 4L D16 EP2C602 D16 PCIE2 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE2 Link Speed 8 4 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE 3 amp PCIE 4 Link Width PCIE3 amp 4 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 3 amp PCIE 4 Link Speed PCIE5 Link S
24. 2 44 46 47 8 4 PCI Slot PCI1 White PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slot PCIE2 Blue from CPU BSP1 Intel C602 Chipset PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slot PCIE3 Blue from CPU BSP1 87 Express 3016 Slot PCIEA Blue from CPU BSPT 22 F1 DDR3_E1 Blue 63 Connector REAR FAN2 64 RearFan Connector REAR FAN1 E 12V Power Connesor 23 EP2C606 4L 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 1 2 8 4 5 6 26 7 13 in I gt ATXPWR1 P 5 7 Hit una ios fas 8 He 3 S 5 0083 F1 64 bit 240 pin module 01 64 bit 240 pin module PCIE7 EP2C606 4L
25. 2 7 D Sub Port VGA 4 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN1 8 PS 2 Keyboard Port Purple There are two LEDs on each LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications ACTILINK SPEED LAN Port LED Indications LED LED Activity Link LED SPEED LED Status 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity 100Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN Port 35 EP2C606 4L 1 PS 2 Mouse Port Green 6 IPMI LAN Port 2 Serial Port COM1 7 LAN RJ 45 Port 3 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN2 8 USB 2 0 Ports 05801 4 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN3 9 D Sub Port VGA 5 LAN RJ 45 Port 1 10 PS 2 Keyboard Port Purple There are two LEDs on each LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LAN Port LED Indications LED LED Activity Link LED SPEED LED 1 OMbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port 36 EP2C602 4L 4 26 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 6 IPMI LAN Port 2 Serial Port COM1 7 LAN RJ 45 Port 3 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN2 8 USB 2 0 Ports 05801 4 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN3 9 D Sub Port VGA 5 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN1 10 PS 2 Keyboard Port Purple There are two LEDs on each LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications ACTILINK SPEED LAN Port LED Indications LED LED Activity Li
26. 5 PCI Express 30 16 Sot PCIEZ Blue intsiCe0z Chipset 58 PCI Express 3016 Slot PCIE4 Blue from 59 PCI Express 3 0x16 Sot Blue __ PCI Express 3 0 4 Slot PCIE6 White from CPU BSP1 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots D2 DDR3 C2 White 18 2 x 240 DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3 F1 DDR3 Blue e 4 Rear Fan Connector REAR 6s BORPRCPUSode CPU AP 9 ATX 12V Poner Connector 2 Rear Fan Connector REAR 1 x 21 19 2 602 016 1 23 4 5 6 26 7cm 13 in gt DDR3 G1 64 bit 240 pin module ATXPWR1 LIII d LIED H1 54 bit 240 pin module DDR3_H2 54 bit 240 pin module DDR3 1 64 bit 240 1 Bi eb 2b pi modi Trusso ooo 68 1 67 66 LAN ELM DDR3 FZ 64 bit 240 module DDR3 F 64 bit 240 pin m 5 DDR3 EZ 64 bit 240 pin module DDR3 64 bit 240 pin module a DDR3 02 64 bit 240 pin m
27. ASRock 1 in 6 an 5 PCIEA il Intel ill C606 PCIE3 il 2 8 PCIE1 x 48 47 46 4544 43 42 4140 39 38 373635 34 33 32 31 24 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 gt U o mi 2 9 9 gt 0 2 Power Comedor 7 CPUFen Connector CPUFANZ2 __________ 14 Front Fan Connector FRNT_FANA 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_D1 DDR3_C1 Blue ATA SGPIO Connector SATA SGPIO1 S 2 17 SATA SGPIO Connector SATA SGPIO2 ME Recovery Jumper ME RECOVERY1 Connector MO M1 White SPI Flash Memory 64 Connector M2 White ATA3 Connector 0 1 White ATA2 Connector 2 3 Blue ATA2 Connector 4 5 Blue AS Connector 5 5 SGPIO2 SB 2 0 Ports USB 6 AS Connector SGPIO1 peaker Header SPEAKER1 Ed g P ROM Header UP_ROM1 AS Connector SAS_6_7 Black 2 1 9 Hc EM 1 2 ne B 22 24 ES 26 Ed 9 25 USB 2 0 Ports USB 4 5 E 37 BMC ROM BMCROM OO E 49 PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slot PCIE6 Blue from CPU 57 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_F1 DDR3_E1 Blue 41 43 45 47 2011 Pin CPU S
28. N LED TPM header 1 IPMB header 1 Buzzer Internal connector 8 x 4 pin or 6 x 4 pin and 2 x 3 pin Fan header CPU fan header have 3 pin and 4 pin only one of them can be used at a time power 1 24 pin 2 8 pin USB header 2 each support 2 USB 2 0 Type AUSB 2 0 port gt 10 80 debug 4 port LED Internal Front panel 1 connector Speaker 4pin EIT 5 OS 1 EP2C606 4L Microsoft Windows Windows 2003 32 64 IDE mode Windows 2003 R2 32 64 mode Windows 2008 32 64 Windows 2008 R2 Linux RedHad Enterprise Linux Server 5 5 32 64 AHCI mode RedHad Enterprise Linux Server 6 0 32 64 AHCI mode CentOS 5 5 32 64 AHCI mode CentOS 6 0 32 64 AHCI mode Suse 10 3 32 64 AHCI mode Suse 11 1 32 64 AHCI mode EP2C602 4L EP2C602 Microsoft Windows Windows 2003 32 64 IDE mode Windows 2003 R2 32 64 mode Windows 2008 32 64 Windows 2008 R2 Windows 2012 Windows 2012 R2 Linux RedHad Enterprise Linux Server 5 5 32 64 AHCI mode RedHad Enterprise Linux Server 6 0 32 64 AHCI mode CentOS 5 5 32 64 AHCI mode CentOS 6 0 32 64 AHCI mode Suse 10 3 32 64 AHCI mode Suse 11 1 32 64 AHCI mode For detailed product information please visit our website http www asrockrack com 20606 41 is build to order manufacturing 11 1 4 Motherboard Layout EP2C606 4L D16
29. S 6 SAS 7 see p 24 27 SAS 0 SAS 1 SAS 2 SAS 3 SAS 4 SAS 5 SAS 6 7 EA EI SAS 7 These eight SAS connec tors support SAS SATA data cables for internal storage devices The current SAS2 interface allows up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate For connecting SAS HDDs please contact SAS data cable dealers USB 2 0 Headers and Ports 9 pin USB 2 3 9 pin USB 4 5 see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 USB 6 see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 USB PWR USB PWR Besides two default USB 2 0 ports on the panel there are are two USB 2 0 headers and one port on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support two USB 2 0 ports TPM Header 17 pin TPM1 see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 GND PCICLK FRAME PCIRST SMB_CLK_MAIN SMB_DATA_MAIN LAD2 LADI LAD3 3V LADO GND S_PWRDWN 56 SERIRQ GND 3VSB GND This connector supports Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data ATPM system also helps enhance network se curity protects digital identi ties and ensures platform integrity System Panel Header This header accommodates PWRBTN 9 pin PANEL1 5 1 several system front panel see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 996 tunetions GND RESET GND HDLED HDLED Connect the power switch reset swi
30. SDATAOUT GND This header supports Serial Link interface for onboard SAS SATA connections This header supports Serial Link interface for onboard SATA connections PSU SMBus PSU SMB1 see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 GND SMBDATA DU 3VSB SMBCLK ALERT PSU SMBus monitors the status of the power supply fan and system temperature Non Maskable Interrupt Button Header BTN1 see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 GND 1 CONTROL Please connect a NMI de vice to this header Front Lan LED Connector LED LAN34 see p 12 16 24 27 LINK LED PWR 1 LAN3 LINK LED PWR 63 This 4 pin connector is used for the front LAN status indicator 2 9 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system please insert the support CD to your optical drive first Then the drivers compatible to your system can be auto detected and listed on the support CD driver page Please follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers Therefore the drivers you install can work properly 64 2 10 Hot Plug for Hard Disk Drives This motherboard supports Hot Plug for HDDs in AHCI RAID mode What is Hot Plug 2 If the HDDs NOT set for RAID it is called Hot Plug for the action to insert and remove the HDDs while the system is still powered on and in working condition However please note that it cannot perform Ho
31. The RMA number should be displayed on the outside of the shipping carton which is mailed prepaid or hand carried when you return the motherboard to the manufacturer Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete This warranty does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to alteration misuse abuse or improper maintenance of products Contact your distributor first for any product related problems during the warranty period 99
32. U FAN1 2 GND 2 CPU FAN SPEED 3 CPU FAN2 2 LEAN see p 12 16 20 For EP2C60x Series 3 pin CPU_FAN1_2 FAN SPEED see p 24 27 30 GND 3 pin CPU_FAN2_2 O CND see p 24 27 30 FAN VOLTAGE Q CPU FAN SPEED ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX pow For EP2C60xD16 Series 8 ersupply to this connector TET 24 ATXPWR1 12 16 20 12 1 For EP2C60x Series T E 24 pin ATXPWR1 H HHHHHHHEHH see p 24 27 30 13 24 60 Though this motherboard provides a 24 power connector it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20 pin ATX power supply To use a 20 pin ATX power supply please plug your power supply along Pin 1 and Pin 13 20 Pin Power Supply Installation EC 12 1 Though this motherboard provides 8 12V power nector it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4 pin ATX 12V power supply To use a 4 pin ATX power supply please plug your power supply along Pin 1 and Pin 5 8 4 Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V For EP2C60xD16 Series 1 4 power supply to this connec 8 pin ATX12V1 see p 12 16 20 8 pin ATX12V2 see p 12 16 20 EP2C60x Series 8 pin ATX12V1 see p 24 27 30 8 pin ATX12V 1 see p 24 27 30
33. anel 12 4 12 4 cur On LAN2_LINK 1 LOCATORLED1 LOCATORLED2 LOCATORLED2 A Front panel SMBus connecting pin 6 pin FPSMB This header allows you to connect SMBus System Management Bus equipment It can be used for communication between peripheral equipment in the system which has slower transmission rates and power management equipment B Internet status indicator 2 pin LAN1_LED LAN2_LED These two 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 properly connected C Chassis intrusion pin 2 pin CHASSIS This header is provided for host computer chassis with chassis intrusion detection designs In addition it must also work with external detection equipment such as a chassis intrusion detection sensor or a microswitch When this function is activated if any chassis component movement occurs the sensor will immediately detect it and send a signal to this header and the system will then record this chassis intrusion event The default setting is set to the CASEOPEN and GND pin this function is off D Locator LED 6 pin LOCATOR This header is for the locator switch and LED on the front panel Speaker Header 047 Please connect the speaker 4 pin SPEAKER1 1 to this header see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 p
34. configure Console Redirection Settings 86 3 3 12 Voltage Control CPU 1 Core voltage Use this to select CPU 1 Core voltage The default value is Auto CPU 2 Core voltage Use this to select CPU 2 Core voltage The default value is Auto VCCSA 1 Voltage Use this to select VCCSA 1 Voltage The default value is Auto VCCSA 2 Voltage Use this to select VCCSA 2 Voltage The default value is Auto DRAM 1 Voltage Use this to select DRAM 1 Voltage The default value is Auto DRAM 2 Voltage Use this to select DRAM 2 Voltage The default value is Auto PLL 1 Voltage Use this to select CPU PLL 1 Voltage The default value is Auto PLL 2 Voltage Use this to select CPU PLL 2 Voltage The default value is Auto VTT 1 Voltage Use this to select VTT 1 Voltage The default value is Auto VTT 2 Voltage Use this to select VTT 2 Voltage The default value is Auto PCH Voltage Use this to select PCH Voltage The default value is Auto 87 3 4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system including the parameters of the CPU temperature motherboard temperature and the critical voltage Disabled CPU_Fan1_1 Setting This allows you to set the speed of CPU_Fan1_1 The default value is Full On CPU_Fan1_2 Setting This allows you to set the speed of CPU_Fan1_2 The default value is Full On CPU_Fan2_1 Setting This allows you to s
35. e does not have these advantages SATA Aggressive Link Power Management Use this item to configure Aggressive Link Power Management Hard Disk S M A R T Use this to enable or disable S M A R T Self Monitoring Analy sis and Reporting Technology Marvell 9230 SATA3 M0 M3 Operation This item is for MO M1 and M2 ports Use this to enable or disable Marvell SATA3 operation mode Bootable Marvell SATA3 Controller Use this to select onboard Marvell SATAIII Option ROM SCU Devices Use this to enable or disable SCU devices 83 Onboard SCU Oprom Driver Use this to enable or disable Onboard Marvell SATA3 Option ROM If Option ROM is disabled you cannot use the SATA de vices connected to the Marvell SATA3 controller as Boot Device We recommend to use Intel C606 C602 SATA ports SA 0 1 SATAII 2 3 and SATAII 4 5 for your bootable devices This will minimum your boot time and get the best performance But if you still want to boot from the Marvell controller you can enable it from the UEFI 84 3 3 10 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Use this item to configure the onboard serial port 1 Serial Port 2 Configuration Use this item to configure the onboard serial port 2 85 3 3 11 Serial Port Console Redirection IDisabled Console Redirection Use this option to enable or disable Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings Use this option to
36. ed 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 agents be li able for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including dam ages for loss of profits 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 manual or product This device complies with Part 15 of the Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CALIFORNIA USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices BMP regulations passed by the California Legislature When you discard the Lithium battery in Cali fornia USA please follow the related regulations in advance Perchlorate Material special handling may apply see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate ASRock Rack Website http www asrockrack com Contents 1 Introd ction 5 1 1 Package Contents inne 5 1 2 Specifications 1 eines 6 1 3 Motherboard 12 14 VO Panel eee ls 33
37. efault value is Enabled AddOn ROM Display Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display If you enable the option Screen Logo but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the system boots please select Enabled Con figuration options Enabled and Disabled The default value is Enabled Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature Boot From PCIE PCI LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From PCIE PCI LAN feature 92 3 7 In this section you may set or change supervisor user password the system For the user password you may also clear it 93 3 8 Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message Save con figuration changes and exit setup will pop out Select Yes to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message Discard changes and exit setup will pop out Select Yes to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes Discard Changes When you select this option the following message Discard changes will pop out Select Yes to discard all changes Load UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions F9 key can be used for this operation 94 3 9 Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings This allows you to configure the Smbios
38. em OUTLN 58 SMB internet status indica tor and chassis intrusion pin Front and Rear Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors FAN SPEED CONTROL 4 FAN1 4 4 4 12 16 20 24 27 30 4 REAR 1 4 REAR FAN2 FAN SPEED CONTROL FAN SPEED and match the black wire to the ground pin All fans sup ports Fan Control nwa 12V see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 E CPU Fan Connectors Please connect the CPU fan For EP2C60xD16 Series cable to the connector and FAN SPEED CONTROL 4 O 4 N 4 CPU_FAN1_1 mme match the black wire to the see p 12 16 20 ground pin 4 CPU 2 1 GND 12 12 16 20 EP2C60x Series 4 CPU 1 see p 24 27 30 4 pin CPU 2 1 see p 24 27 30 SPEED CONTROL O CPU SPEED SPEED CONTROL SPEED CONTROL FAN SPEED 12V4 GND 59 Though this motherboard provides a 4 CPU fan Quiet Fan connector 3 Pin CPU fans can still work successfully even with out the fan speed control function If you plan to connect a 3 Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard please connect it to Pin 1 3 Ea Cone 3 Pin Fan Installation For EP2C60xD16 Series 3 CP
39. er cap u is placed on pins the jumper is Open The illustration shows a 3 pin jumper whose 0 1 and 2 are Short when jumper Short Open is placed on these 2 pins ME Recovery Jumper 3 pin RECOVERY1 Default see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 123 2 3 ME recovery mode PSU Jumper 1 2 For EP2C606 4L D16 1 PSU SMBus loads the data EP2C602 4L D16 u 1 chip 2 602 016 2 3 9 pin PSU Jumper PSU SMBus loads the data see p 12 16 20 via BMC chip Default EP2C602 4L 2 602 1 1 1 9 PSU Jumper see p 24 27 30 53 2 8 Onboard Headers and Connectors place jumper caps over these headers and connectors Plac ing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard p Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers Do NOT 4 Serial Connectors I 1 2 EP2C60xD16 Series Saral 2 SATA2 connectors sup 2 port SATA data cables for 3 SATAII 3 internal storage devices 4 5 1 1 The current SATA2 interface see p 12 16 20 4 allows up to 3 0 Gb s data 1 transfer rate 5 EP2C60x Series rm 2 3 4 5 24 27 30 E ll lt IE 0 Serial ATA3 Connectors For
40. et the speed of CPU_Fan2_1 The default value is Full On CPU_Fan2_2 Setting This allows you to set the speed of CPU_Fan2_2 The default value is Full On REAR 1 Setting This allows you to set the speed of REAR 1 The default value is Full On REAR 2 Setting This allows you to set the speed of REAR Fan1 The default value is Full On FRNT 1 Setting This allows you to set the speed of FRNT 1 The default value is Full On 88 FRNT 2 Setting This allows you to set the speed of FRNT Fan2 The default value is Full On FRNT Fan3 Setting This allows you to set the speed of FRNT Fan3 The default value is Full On FRNT 4 Setting This allows you to set the speed of FRNT Fan42 The default value is Full On Watch Dog Timer This allows you to enable or disable the Watch Dog Timer The default value is Disabled Case Open Feature This allows you to enable or disable the Case Open Feature The default value is Enabled Clear Status Enable to clear case open status if case open has been detected 89 3 5 System Event Log Enter to configure System Event Logging features during boot BMC Network Configuration Enter to configure BMC Network parameters Configuration Address Source Select to configure BMC network parameters statically or dynamically by BIOS or BMC Configuration options Unspecified Static and Dynamic Unspec
41. herboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it EP2C606 4L D16 EP2C602 4L D16 EP2C602 D16 EP2C606 4L EP2C602 4L EP2C602 are dual socket motherboards that support Intel Xeon E5 2400 1400 Series Processors Please install a primary proces sor BootStrap Processor into CPU BSP1 socket and then install a non Primary Processor Application Processors into 1 socket a single CPU please install it into CPU socket framed by a square 2 1 Pre installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard com ponents or change any motherboard settings 1 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 com ponents 2 n order to avoid damage from static electricity to the moth erboard s components NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components 3 Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs 4 Whenever you uninstall any components place them on a grounded anti static pad or in the bag that comes with the components 5 When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis please do not over tighten the screws Doing so may damage the motherboard 2 2 Screw Hole
42. ical with the same brand speed size and chip type 4 Try inserting different DIMM modules into different slots to identify 97 5 Check the settings of the 115V 230V switch on the power supply Unable to save system setup configurations 1 Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides 3VDC Install 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 your problem on ASRock Rack s FAQ page http www asrockrack com support faq asp 2 Try downloading and updating the latest UEFI on ASRock Rack s website http www asrockrack com support download asp 98 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 3 System configuration 4 Problem description You may contact ASRock Rack s technical support at http www asrockrack com support tsd asp 5 3 Returning Merchandise for Service For warranty service the receipt or a copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required By calling your vendor or going to our RMA website http Awww asrockrack com support index asp cat RMA you may obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number
43. ified BMC network parameters are configured by BMC itself Static Manually enter the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address in the BIOS for BMC LAN channel configuration Dynamic IP address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address are automatically assigned by the network s DHCP server To configure BMC network parameters using the BIOS setup select either Static or Dynamic option To configure BMC network parameters using the BMC web interface select Unspecified option 90 3 6 Boot Screen In this section it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority Rptio Setup Utility IUSB TDKMediaUSB D Boot Option 1 Select boot option 1 Boot Option 2 Select boot option 2 Boot Option 3 Select boot option 3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Set the boot priorities for hard drives CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Set the boot priorities for CD DVD ROM Drive USB Device BBS Priorities Set the boot priorities for USB devices Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key 65535 0XFFFF means indefinite waiting Bootup NumLock State If this item is set to On it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot up 91 PCI ROM Priority Use this to adjust the PCI ROM Priority The default value is Leg acy ROM Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo The d
44. ility Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 2 0 controller Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices There are four configuration options Enabled Auto Disabled and Setup Only The default value is Enabled Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options Enabled Enables support for legacy USB Auto Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected Disabled USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and UEFI setup when Disabled is selected If you have USB compatibility issues it is recommended to select Disabled to enter OS UEFI Setup Only USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI setup and Windows Linux OS 80 3 3 7 Intel ME Subsystem Intel ME Subsystem Display information regarding Intel Management Engine 81 3 3 8 Clock Generator Configuration Spread Spectrum It is recommended to disable this option for better system stability 82 3 3 9 Storage Configuration SATA Mode I HDI Model SATA Mode Selection This item is for 0 1 2 3 and SATAII 4 5 ports Use this to select SATA mode Configuration options IDE Mode AHCI Mode RAID Mode and Disabled The default value is AHCI Mode AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mod
45. lot is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards 5 PCIE6 and PCIE7 PCIE 3 0 x16 slot are used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards Please note that PCIE6 8 PCIE7 are available ONLY when the second CPU CPU 1 is installed 51 i For EP2C606 4L D16 EP2C602 4L D16 EP2C602 D16 In single card mode it is recommended to install Express x16 graphics card PCIE2 or PCIE4 slot For EP2C606 4L EP2C602 4L EP2C602 In single VGA card mode it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on or PCIES slot Installing an expansion card Step 1 Before installing an expansion card please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation Step 2 gt Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis Step 3 Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use Keep the screws for later use Step 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot Step 5 Fasten the card to the chassis with screws Step 6 gt Replace the system cover 52 2 7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup When the jumper cap is placed on pins the jumper is Short If no jump
46. nk LED SPEED LED Status 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity 100Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN Port 37 2 602 1 2 Mouse Port Green 5 IPMI LAN Port 2 Serial Port COM1 6 USB 2 0 Ports 05801 3 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN2 7 D Sub Port VGA 4 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN1 8 PS 2 Keyboard Port Purple There are two LEDs on each LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LAN Port LED Indications LED LED Activity Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN Port Off Blinking Data Activity 100Mbps connection 38 1 6 Block Diagram EP2C606 4L D16 Quad Channel Memory x8 Slots 1 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 RQ Qq U DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 DI DDR3 1066 1333 1600 PCIEx4 SLOT x4 IEx16 SLOT x16 X8 IEx16 SLOT x8 X0 IEx16 SLOT x16 E lt 533 Intel Processor Sandy Bridge E LGA 2011 Pin Socket CPUI Quad Channel Memory x8 Slots 8 Intel Processor Sandy Bridge E LGA 2011 Pin Socket CPU2 TUE z mmr lt gt LAN1 825741 mr pnm INTEL 825741 PatsburgPCH TANT 82514
47. ocket CPU AP1 26 EP2C602 4L 26 7cm 13 in gt l 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 P C Sa TIS r 59 58 4 n 57 8 56 tn PM 3 55 S 5 53 PCIE7 EP2C602 4L um mm 52 6 5 5 i 50 PCIEA 1 Intel 49 PCIE3 C602 1 47 PCI2 46 EF PCIE4 RoHs T 45 44 43 4241 40 39 38 37 36 35 3433 32 31 30 29 28 27 7 CPUFan Connecior CPUFANZ 2 tr SATASGPIO Connector SATA SGPIOD SPI Flash Memory 64Mb SATA3 Connector 2 White 27 speaker Header SPEAKER 28 Thermal Sensor header 1 USB 2 0 Ports USB 4 5 USB 2 0 Ports USB 2 3 Clear CMOS Pad CLRCMOS2 00 es T N N m 2 7
48. odule PCIE6 DDR3 D 64 bit 240 DDR3 C2 64 bit 240 57 PCIE5 56 4 PCIE3 EP2C602 D16 i 10 55 r 84 El TE 53 suc PCI1 EL 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 4443424140 3938 37 3635343332 31 30 29 20 49 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7 DDR3 A1 DDR3 B1 Blue CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN1 2 2011 Pin CPU Socket BSP1 cn Front Fan Connector FRNT Front Fan Connector FRNT FAN2 8 17 Connector SATAIII_M2 White Connector SATAIII 1 White peaker Header SPEAKER1 ATA2 Connector SATAII 2 Blue ATA2 Connector 3 Blue ATA2 Connector SATAII 4 Blue ATA2 Connector 5 Blue CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN1 1 O 0000 24 000 x 2 2 __ 2 0 5 _ d E 12 E aa NN _ D E 21 2 23 B NN 02 21 37 SCU Connector SCU PORT 0 Blue
49. omponents Step 1 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward Step 2 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot 49 amp notch break manent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cause per 4 the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation Step 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated 50 2 6 Expansion Slots and PCI Express Slots EP2C606 4L D16 EP2C602 4L D16 EP2C602 D16 There are 1 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard PCI slot The is used to install expansion cards that have 32 bit PCI interface PCIE slots PCIE6 PCIE 3 0 x4 slot is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards PCIE3 PCIE 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards PCIE2 PCIE4 PCIES PCIE 3 0 x16 slot are used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards 2 Please note that 5 is available ONLY when second CPU CPU AP1 is installed EP2C606 4L EP2C602 4L EP2C602 There are 1 PCI slot and 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard PCI slot The slot is used to install expansion cards that have 32 bit PCI interface PCIE slots PCIE1 PCIE 3 0 x4 slot is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards PCIE4 PCIE 3 0 x16 s
50. orming to ASRock Rack s commitment to quality and endurance In this manual chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the mother board and step by step hardware installation guide Chapter 3 and 4 con tains the configuration guide of BIOS setup and information of the Support CD Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice In case any modifications of this manual occur the updated version will be available on ASRock Rack s website without further notice You may find the latest memory and CPU support list on ASRock Rack s website as well AS Rock Rack website http www asrockrack com If you require technical support related to this motherboard please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using http www asrockrack com support index asp 1 1 Package Contents ASRock Rack EP2C606 4L D16 EP2C602 4L D16 EP2C602 D16 EP2C606 4L EP2C602 4L EP2C602 Motherboard SSI EEB Form Factor 12 0 in 13 30 5 cm 33 cm User Manual Support CD 8 x Serial ATA SATA Data Cables Optional 1 x I O Panel Shield 1 2 Specifications EP2C606 4L D16 2 602 41 016 EP2C602 D16 Physical Form Factor SSI EEB tat xn 12 x 13 30 5 x 33 Supports Intel Xeon processor E5 CPU 1600 2600 4600 amp v2 series E5 1400 amp E5 1600 support single socket D
51. ose among the selections on the menu bar and use lt gt key or lt gt key to move the cursor up or down to select items then press Enter to get into the sub Screen You can also use the mouse to click your required item Please check the following table for the descriptions of each navigation key 67 3 2 When you enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview Rptio Setup Utility Cop 68 3 3 Advanced Screen In this section you may set the configurations for the following items ACPI Configuration WHEA Configuration CPU Configuration North Bridge Con figuration South Bridge Configuration USB Configuration ME Subsystem Clock Generator Configuration Storage Configuration Super IO Configura tion Serial Port Console Redirection and Voltage Control Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS DOS or Win dows Just save the new UEFI file to your USB flash drive flop py disk 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 complicated flash utility Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32
52. peed This allows you to select PCIES Link Speed PCIE6 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE6 Link Speed 75 For EP2C606 4L EP2C602 4L EP2C602 PCIE1 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE1 Link Speed Link Speed This allows you to select Link Speed PCIE4 8 5 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE 4 amp PCIE 5 Link Width 4 8 PCIE5 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 4 amp PCIE 5 Link Speed PCIE6 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE6 Link Speed PCIE7 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE7 Link Speed 76 Intel Quickpath Interconnect Configuration Isoc Use this to enable disable Isoc It is recommended to select En abled QPI Link Speed Mode This allows you to select QPI Link Speed Mode It is recommend ed to select Auto QPI Link Frequency Select This allows you to select QPI Link Frequency Memory Configuration Memory Mode Select the mode for memory initialization Independent Independent channel mode Mirroring The memory subsystem writes identical data to two channels simultaneously Identical memory modules should be installed in the two channels closest to the processor Lock Step The two channels closest to the processor are com bined to form a single channel Memory modules must be iden tical in size speed and technology in corresponding slots Sparing This mode occurs when on demand inactive memory is au
53. s Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis 45 2 3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 2011 Pin CPU please follow the steps below 2011 Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 2011 Pin CPU into the socket please check 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 Otherwise the CPU will be seriously damaged Step 1 Open the socket Step 1 1 Disengage the left lever by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook Step 1 2 Disengage the right lever by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook Step 1 3 Keep the right lever positioned at about 90 degrees in order to flip up the load plate Step 2 Insert the 2011 Pin CPU Pind Step 2 1 Hold the CPU by the edge with the triangle mark Pin 1 on your upper right corner 46 Step 2 2 Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches orientation key notch alignment key Pin orientation key notch alignment key 2011 Pin CPU 2011 Pin Socket For proper inserting please ensure to match the four orientation key notches of the CPU with the four alignment keys of the socket Step 2 3 Carefully place the CPU into the Socket by using a purely vertical mo tion Step 2 4 Verify that the CPU is within the sock et and properly mated to the orient keys
54. sure data security and integrity Device Tagging The ability to replace a device with excessive corrected error Once a device is tagged errors can only be detected and not cor rected Thermal Throttling Use this automatic memory throttling feature to reduce power consumption The default value is CLTT Closed Loop Thermal Throttling DIMM Information Display DIMM information 78 3 3 5 South Bridge Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC power loss If Power Off is selected the AC power remains off when the power recovers If Power On is selected the AC power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers Deep Sleep Mobile platforms support Deep 54 55 in DC only and desktop platforms support Deep 54 55 in AC only The default value is Disabled Onboard LAN1 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard Onboard LAN2 05 01 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard 2_05801 Onboard For EP2C606 4L D16 EP2C602 4L D16 EP2C606 4L EP2C602 4L Only This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LANG Onboard LANA For EP2C606 4L D16 EP2C602 4L D16 EP2C606 4L EP2C602 4L Only This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard Onboard Debug Port LED Use this to enable or disable the Onboard Debug Port LED The default value is Auto 79 3 3 6 USB Configuration Antio Setup Ut
55. t http www asrockrack com you may contact your dealer for fur ther information 96 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Troubleshooting Procedures Follow the procedures below to troubleshoot your system Always unplug the power cord before adding removing or changing any hardware components Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components 1 Disconnect the power cable and check whether the PWR LED is off 2 Unplug all cables connectors and remove all add on cards from the motherboard Make sure that the jumpers are set to default settings 3 Confirm that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis 4 Install a CPU and fan on the motherboard then connect the chassis speaker and power LED If there is no power 1 Confirm that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis 2 Make sure that the jumpers are set to default settings Check the settings of the 115V 230V switch on the power supply 4 Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides Install a new battery if it does not Co If there is no video 1 Try replugging the monitor cables and power cord 2 Check for memory errors If there are memory errors 1 Verify that the DIMM modules are properly seated in the slots 2 Use recommended DDR3 1600 1333 1066 ECC DIMMs 3 If you have installed more than one DIMM modules they should be ident
56. t Plug if the OS has been installed into the HDD 65 Chapter 3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3 1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer Please press F2 or Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY otherawise POST will continue with its test routines If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST restart the sys tem by pressing lt Ctl gt Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen 3 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main For setting system time date information Advanced For advanced system configurations H W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For security settings Save amp Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility Server Mgmt For managing the server Event Logs For event log configuration 66 3 1 2 Navigation Keys Use lt lt gt key lt gt key to cho
57. tch and system status indica tor on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables PWRBTN Power Switch Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch RESET Reset Switch Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal 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 keeps blinking when the sys tem is in S1 S3 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off S5 HDLED Hard Drive Activity LED Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel mod ule mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire as signments and the pin assignments are matched correctly 57 18 pin PANEL1 see p 12 16 20 24 27 30 This header supports mul 5VSB tiple functions on the front panel including front p
58. ternal connector 8 x 4 pin or 6 x 4 pin and 2 x 3 pin Fan header CPU fan header have 3 pin and 4 pin only one of them can be used at a time ATX power 1 24 pin 2 8 pin USB header 2 each support 2 USB 2 0 Type A USB 2 0 port EN Internal port LED 1 EP2C606 4L D16 Microsoft Windows Windows 2003 32 64 IDE mode Windows 2003 R2 32 64 IDE AHCI mode Windows 2008 32 64 Windows 2008 R2 Linux RedHad Enterprise Linux Server 5 5 32 64 AHCI mode RedHad Enterprise Linux Server 6 0 32 64 AHCI mode RedHad Enterprise Linux Server 6 4 32 64 CentOS 5 5 32 64 AHCI mode CentOS 6 0 32 64 AHCI mode Suse 10 3 32 64 AHCI mode Suse 11 1 32 64 AHCI mode VMware ESXi 5 1 EP2C602 4L D16 EP2C602 D16 5 OS Microsoft Windows Windows 2003 32 64 IDE mode Windows 2003 R2 32 64 IDE AHCI mode Windows 2008 32 64 Windows 2008 R2 Windows 2012 Windows 2012 R2 Linux RedHad Enterprise Linux Server 5 5 32 64 AHCI mode RedHad Enterprise Linux Server 6 0 32 64 AHCI mode RedHad Enterprise Linux Server 6 4 32 64 CentOS 5 5 32 64 AHCI mode CentOS 6 0 32 64 AHCI mode Suse 10 3 32 64 AHCI mode Suse 11 1 32 64 AHCI mode VMware ESXi 5 1 For detailed product information please visit our website http www asrockrack com EP2C606 4L D16 is build to order manufacturing 8 EP2C606 4L EP2C602 4L EP2C602
59. to matically activated by the system to temporarily replace failed memory until a service action can be performed DRAM RAPL BWLIMIT This item sets the limits on the average power consumption and the bandwidth of a DRAM module The options are Disabled 0 1 Intel recommended value 8 and 16 Perform and DFX devices This item can set the Perfmon and DFX devices hidden or unhid den DRAM RAPL Running Average Power Limit Mode RAPL Running Average Power Limit provides mechanisms to enforce power consumption limits on supported processors The default is DRAM RAPL Mode 1 77 Enable or disable the support of Non Uniform Memory Access MPST Support Enable or disable the support of Memory Power StateTable DRAM Frequency If Auto is selected the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assign the appropriate frequency auto matically Channel Interleaving It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving The default value is Auto Rank Interleaving It allows you to select a rank memory interleaving method The default value is Auto Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrub is a background activity initiated by the processor to Seek out and fix memory errors The default value is Enabled Demand Scrub Fix the error when the CPU or I O issues a demand read com mand and the read data from memory turns out to be a correct able error The default value is Disabled Data Scrambling Enable this feature to en
60. ual Socket R LGA2011 Processor 6 1 Power Phase Design gusten EP2C606 4L D16 Intel C606 Chipset EP2C602 4L D16 EP2C602 D16 Intel C602 BIOS BIOS type 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS 256GB DDR3 RDIMM Capacity System 16 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM slots Memory Quad Channel DDR3 1600 1333 1066 LR Registered ECC UDIMM 1 5V 1 35V 4 slots 2 x16 1 x16 x8 1 8 0 Expansion 3 0 4 1 slots Slot 2 606 41 016 2 6 0 Gb s 4 x SATA2 3 0 Gb s 8xSATA2 SAS 3Gb s EP2C602 4L D16 EP2C602 D16 2 6 0 Gb s 8 x SATA2 3 0 Gb s SATA SAS controller Storage Additional SATA controller Controller ASPEED AST2300 Marvell 9230 4 x 6 0 Gb s Controller ASPEED AST2300 Graphics Output Supports D Sub with max resolution up to P 1920x1200 60Hz Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 Mb s IPMI dedicated GLAN Ethernet EP2C606 4L D16 EP2C602 4L D16 LAN 4 x Intel 82574L Realtek RTL8211E Controller EP2C602 D16 2 x Intel 82574L EP2C606 4L D16 2 602 41 016 Lan port 4 1 45 2 602 016 2 1 for IPMI Rear Panel 5 2 2 mouse port D sub x 1 USB port 2x USB 2 0 Serial port 1 COM1 COM port header TOME Auxiliary 1 include chassis intrusion location button panel header 8 LED front LAN LED TPM header 1 IPMB header 1 Buzzer gt In
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