ASROCK E3C224D2I User Manual Page 1

1E3C226D2IE3C224D2IUser ManualVersion 1.0Published November 2014Copyright©2014 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

101.4 Motherboard LayoutE3C226D2IDDR3_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR3_A1 (64bit,240-pin module)IntelC226PCIE164MbBIOS17.0cm(6.7in)17.0cm (6.7 in)ATXPW

111 2 3 4 

12E3C224D2IDDR3_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR3_A1 (64bit,240-pin module)IntelC224PCIE164MbBIOS17.0cm(6.7in)17.0cm (6.7 in)ATXPWR1ATX 12V1CMOSBatteryCO

131 2 3 4 

141.5 I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 2 Serial Port (COM1) 3 Dedicated IPMI LAN Port* 4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** 5 UID LED (UID_LED1)

151.6 Block DiagramE3C226D2IHASWELL (95W)Intel ProcessorSPI FLASH64MbSPIDMILGA-1150 Pin SocketChannel BINTELSIONuvoton NCT5573Lynx Point C226PCI-

16E3C224D2IHASWELL (95W)Intel ProcessorSPI FLASH64MbSPIDMILGA-1150 Pin SocketChannel BINTELSIONuvoton NCT5573Lynx Point C224PCI-E X16 SLOT1DDR3 13

17Chapter 2: Installation2.1 P

182.3 CPU InstallationFor the installation of Intel 1150-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket,

19 1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboar

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20Step 4. Close the socket:Step 4-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS.Step 4-2. Press down the load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab unde

212.4 Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkThis motherboard is equipped with 1150-Pin socket that supports Intel 1150-Pin CPUs. Please adopt the type

222.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)slots, and supports Dual Channel Memo

23-manent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at

242.6 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot)There is 1 PCI Express slot on the motherboard.PCIE slot: 

252.7 Jumpers SetupThe illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is pl

26E3C226D2I:Serial ATA3 Connectors

27USB 2.0 Headers and PortsBesides two default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel,

28 Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indica-tor on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the

29Auxiliary Panel HeaderThis header supports mul-tiple functions on the front panel, including front panel

3Contents1 Introduction ... 51.1 Package Contents ...

30Speaker HeaderFront and Rear Fan Connectors

31CPU Fan ConnectorPlease connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pi

32Intelligent Platform Management Bus headerThis 4-pin connector is used to provide a cabled base-board or fron

332.9 Driver Installation GuideTo install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your 

34Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY3.1 IntroductionThis section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY  your system. The UEFI chip on t

353.1.2 Navigation KeysUse < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or <

363.2 Main ScreenWhen you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.

373.3 Advanced ScreenConfiguration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bri

38Spread Spectrum Select [Auto] for better system stability.Intel Hyper Threading TechnologyTo enable this feature, a computer

39Hardware PrefetcherUse this turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher.Adjacent Cache Line PrefetchUse this to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cach

43.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ... 523.5 Boot Screen ... 543.6 Security

40CPU C7 State SupportPackage C State SupportSelected option will program into C State pac

41Onboard VGAEnable or disable the onboard VGA.DRAM FrequencyVT-d

42Onboard LAN1This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN1.Onboard LAN2This allows you to enable or disable t

43SATA Controller(s)Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature.SATA Mode Selection

44

45Suspend ModeUse this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Sus-pend-to-RAM feature. Selecting [Auto] will ena

46USB Mouse Power OnUse this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to turn on the sys-tem from the power-soft-off mode.

47USB ControllerEnable or disable all the USB ports.Intel USB 3.0 ModeEnable or disable all the USB 3.0 portsLegacy USB Support

48WHEA SupportUse this option to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. The default value is [Enabled].

493.3.9 Intel Server Platform ServicesIntel Server Platform Services

5Chapter 1: IntroductionThank you for purchasing ASRock E3C226D2I / E3C224D2I motherboard, 

503.3.10 Serial Port Console RedirectionConsole RedirectionUse this option to enable or disable Console Redirection.Console Redirection Settings

513.3.11 Voltage ControlCPU Input VoltageThe external voltage input to the CPU.CPU Load-Line CalibrationCPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU v

523.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenIn this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the param

53The default value is [Disabled].Case Open FeatureThis allows you to enable or disable the Case Open Feature. The default value is [Enabled].Clear St

543.5 Boot ScreenIn this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you Bo

55CSM (Compatibility Support Module)Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run

563.6 Security ScreenIn this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it

573.7 Event LogsChange Smbios Event Log SettingsView Smbois Event LogThis allows you to vie

583.8 Server Management System Event Log

593.9 Exit ScreenSave Changes and ExitWhen you select this option, the following message “Save con-     

6Physical StatusForm Factor Mini-ITX Dimension Processor SystemCPUE3C226D2I:Intel® Xeon® processor

60Chapter 4: Software Support4.1 Install Operating SystemThis motherboard supports Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 R2 / Linux compliant. Because mot

61Chapter 5: Troubleshooting5.1 Troubleshooting ProceduresFollow the procedures below to troubleshoot your system. Always unplug the power cord bef

62 faulty ones.5. Check the settings of the 115V/230V switch on the power supply.1. Verify if the batte

635.2 Technical Support ProceduresIf you have tried the troubleshooting procedures mentioned above and the 

64Chapter 6: Net Framework Installation GuideTo let Intel® RSTe works properly, it is required to install Net Framework. Please follow the steps below

653. Check the box next to .Net Framework 3.5.1 and then click Next.Click Next to continue.

664. Click Install to start installing .Net Framework 3.5.1.5. After the installation completes, click Close.

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