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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 3 1.3 Unique Features 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout 7 1.5 I/O Panel 9 1.6 Block Diagram 11 Chapter 2 Installation 12 2.1 Screw Holes 12 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.3 Installing the CPU 13 2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 16 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 18 2.7 Jumper Setup 19 2.
3.2 Main Screen 29 3.3 Advanced Screen 30 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 31 3.3.2 North Bridge Configuration 34 3.3.3 South Bridge Configuration 35 3.3.4 Storage Configuration 36 3.3.5 Super IO Configuration 38 3.3.6 ACPI Configuration 39 3.3.7 USB Configuration 40 3.3.8 WHEA Configuration 41 3.3.9 Intel Server Platform Services 42 3.3.10 Serial Port Console Redirection 43 3.3.11 Voltage Control 45 3.3.12 Instant Flash 46 3.4 H/W Monitor Screen 47 3.5 Boot Screen 49 3.
4.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 4.2.4 Contact Information 57 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 58 5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures 58 5.2 Technical Support Procedures 60 5.
MT-C224 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock Rack MT-C224 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock Rack’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock Rack’s commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to the hardware installation.
Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack, you’re welcome to visit ASRock Rack’s website at www.ASRockRack.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. ASRock Rack Incorporation 6F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.
MT-C224 1.2 Specifications MT-C224 MB Physical Status Form Factor Dimension Processor System Extended mini ITX 7.8'' × 6.7'' (19.8 cm x 17.0 cm) CPU - Single socket H3 (LGA 1150) supports Intel® Xeon processor E3-1200 v3 series & Haswell i3 processors - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology Single Socket H3 (LGA1150) Intel® C224 Type Voltage Expansion Slot PCIe 3.
Lan Port - 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports - 1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port - LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) UID Button/UID 1 LED DC IN 1x ATX 8-pin connector Internal Connector Auxiliary Panel 1 (includes chassis intrusion, location button & LED, front Header LAN LED) TPM Header 1 IPMB Header 1 BMC_SMBUS 2 SGPIO 1 Fan Header 5 x 4-pin Power Connector 1 (18-pin, DC Input)+1 (4-pin, SATA power output) USB 3.0 Header 1 (each supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) USB 2.
MT-C224 Support OS OS Microsoft® Windows® - Server 2008 R2 (64 bit) - Server 2012 (64 bit) - Server 2012 R2 (64 bit) Linux® - RedHat Enterprise Linux Server 5.9/6.4 (32 / 64 bit) - CentOS 5.9 / 6.4 (32 / 64 bit) - SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11 SP3 (32 / 64 bit) - FreeBSD 9.1 (32 / 64 bit) - Fedora core 19 (64 bit) - UBuntu 12.04.2 (64 bit) / 12.10 (64 bit) Virtual - VMWare® ESXi 5.
1.3 Unique Features ASRock Rack Racknstant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash.
MT-C224 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 3 2 4 5 6 17.0cm (6.7in) PSU_SMB1 UID1 1 1 PDB_CONN1 FRNT_FAN1 ME_RECOVERY1 SGPIO_1 SATA_PWR_CON DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module, White) 7 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module, Blue) DC_IN1 DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module, White) 8 19.8cm (7.8 in) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module, Blue) USB 3.
No. Description 1 Power Distribution Board Power Connector (PDB_CONN1) 2 SGPIO Connector (SGPIO_1) 3 Power Distribution Board SMBus (PDB_SMB1) 4 ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1) 5 Front Fan Connector (FRONT_FAN1) 6 SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR_CON) (see p.
MT-C224 1.5 I/O Panel +12V GND 2 1 3 4 6 5 7 No. Description No. Description 1 UID Switch and LED (UID1) 5 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)(NCSI)* 2 ATX 8-pin Connector (DC_IN1) 6 VGA Port (VGA1) 3 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) 7 LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)** 4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)* LAN Port LED Indications *There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
**There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
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Chapter 2 Installation This is an Extended mini ITX form factor (7.8'' × 6.7'', 19.8 cm x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. 2.
MT-C224 2.3 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
4 5 6 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.
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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Supported DIMM type: ECC Unbuffered DIMM This motherboard provides eight 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 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. If you want to install one memory module, you can install it in any one of the DIMM slots.
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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is one PCI Express slot on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. Slot Generation PCIE 1 Mechnical 3.0 x8 Eletrical x8 Source Intel C224 chipset Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 5. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged.
MT-C224 2.7 Jumper Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Default ME Recovery Mode English ME Recovery Jumper (3-pin ME_RECOVERY1) (see p.7, No.
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No. 23) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ C on nec t t he power sw itch, reset switch and system status i nd ic ator on t he cha ssis to this header according to the pin assignments below.
MT-C224 Auxiliary Panel Header (18-pin AUX PANEL_1) (see p.7, No. 9) LAN2_LINK LOCATORLED2+ LED_PWR LOCATORLED2- LED_PWR GND B LAN1_LINK LOCATORBTN# D +3VSB LOCATORLED1- I2C_4_DATA# LOCATORLED1+ A GND GND CASEOPEN This header supports multiple functions on the front panel, including the front panel SMB, internet status indicator and chassis intrusion pin. C I2C_4_CLK# NC +5VSB 1 A.
Serial ATA3 Connectors (White) (SATA_0) (see p.7, No. 18) (SATA_1) (see p.7, No. 17) (SATA_2) (see p.7, No. 15) (SATA_3) (see p.7, No. 14) SA TA_3 SA TA_2 SA TA_1 USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 19) These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. SA TA_0 There is one header on t his motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. DUMMY GND GND P+7 P+6 P-7 P-6 USB_PWR USB_PWR 1 USB 3.
MT-C224 PDB Power Connector (18-pin PDB_CONN1) (see p.7, No. 1) NC DC_IN_2 18 10 9 This motherboard provides a 18-pin PDB power connector. 1 GND This motherboard supports two flexible power connection methods: External Connection: If your system contains a power supply unit with an ATX 8-pin connector, simply connect it to the ATX 8-pin Connector (DC_IN1) on the rear I/O panel.
PDB SMBus (PDB_SMB1) (see p.7, No. 3) Reserved Only SMB_ALT# Reserved Only GND SMB_DAT SMB_CLK PDB S M B u s m o n i t o r s t h e status of the power supply. 1 The PDB SMBus (PDB_SMB1) connector is a pseudo-PMBus connector particularly reserved for gathering power supply information. You can still connect it to a standard PMBus connector of power supply with a transfer cable. Non Maskable Interrupt Button Header (NMI_BTN1) (see p.7, No.
MT-C224 2.9 Driver Installation Guide English 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.
2.10 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide Dual LAN with Teaming enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of distant images. Fault tolerance on the dual LAN network prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to a working port.
MT-C224 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 or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY; otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.
3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.
MT-C224 3.2 Main Screen Once you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the English system overview. The Main screen provides system overview information and allows you to set the system time and date.
3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration, WHEA Configuration, Intel Server Platform Services, Serial Port Console Redirection, Voltage Control and Instant Flash. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.
MT-C224 3.3.1 CPU Configuration Spread Spectrum Use this item to enable or disable the spread spectrum feature. The default valu is [Disabled]. Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved. Active Processor Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the currently requested cache line. Enable for better performance. CPU AES Use this item to enable or disable CPU Advanced Encryption Standard instructions. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Processors can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to enable power saving. The default value is [Enabled].
MT-C224 Package C State Support Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. Intel TXT(LT) Support English Use this to enable or disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology.
3.3.2 North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter If both AGP card and PCI Express graphics card are installed on the motherboard, you may use this option to select PCI Express or Onboard as the primary graphics adapter. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. You may also select other value as operating frequency: [DDR3-1066], [DDR3-1333] and [DDR3-1600].
MT-C224 3.3.3 South Bridge Configuration Onboard LAN1 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 1 feature. Onboard LAN2 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 2 feature. Restore on AC/Power Loss English 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.
3.3.4 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature. SATA Mode Selection This item is for SATA3_0 to SATA3_5 ports. Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE], [AHCI] and [RAID]. The default value is [AHCI]. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.
MT-C224 Depending on how many SATA ports you have, you will see SATA_x (x means number) listed on the screen, with its status indicated as SATA device [(Model Name)] or [Not Detected]. Enter either one of the options will see the followings: External SATA_X Use this item to enable SATA safe removal notifications. Please note that the SATA device will be downgraded to SATA2. Hot Plug Use this item to enable or disable Hot Plug for the designated port.
3.3.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Use this item to configure the onboard serial port 1. Select and enter the "Serial Port 1 Configuration" and you will see the followings: Serial Port 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 Configuration Use this item to configrue parameters of SOL (Serial Over Lan). SOL Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port.
MT-C224 3.3.6 ACPI Configuration ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® certification. PCIE Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCIE devices to turn on the system from the power-softoff mode. Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the powersoft-off mode.
3.3.7 USB Configuration USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller. Intel USB 3.0 Mode Use this item to enable or disable the use of Intel USB 3.0 mode. Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled].
MT-C224 3.3.8 WHEA Configuration WHEA Support English Use this option to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. The default value is [Enabled].
3.3.9 Intel Server Platform Services Intel Server Platform Services Configure Intel Server Platform Services.
MT-C224 3.3.10 Serial Port Console Redirection Console Redirection Use this option to enable or disable Console Redirection. If this item is set to Enabled, you can select a COM Port to be used for Console Redirection. Console Redirection Settings Use this option to configure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your computer and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information.
Bits Per Second Use this item to select the serial port transmission speed. The speed used in the host computer and the client computer must be the same. Long or noisy lines may require lower transmission speed. The options include [9600], [19200], [57600] and [115200]. Data Bits Use this item to set the data transmission size. The options include [7] and [8] (Bits). Parity Use this item to select the parity bit. The options include [None], [Even], [Odd], [Mark] and [Space].
MT-C224 3.3.11 Voltage Control DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. PCH Voltage English Use this to select PCH Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
3.3.12 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 MSDOS or Windows®. Just save the new UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy 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.
MT-C224 3.4 H/W Monitor Screen (Hardware Health Event Monitoring) 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, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. CPU_FAN 1 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1’s speed. The default value is [Smart Fan]. FRNT_FAN 1 Setting This allows you to set the front fan 1’s speed. The default value is [Smart Fan].
Set Smart Fan Temp and Duty 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 Control Smart Fan Temp x (x means 1 to 11 stage) This allows you to set temperature for each stage. 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].
MT-C224 3.5 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. Boot Option #1 Use this item to set the system boot order. Boot Option #2 Use this item to set the system boot order. Boot Option #3 Use this item to set the system boot order. USB Device BBS Priorities Set the boot priorities for USB devices. English 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 key. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable 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 the system boots, please select [Enabled].
MT-C224 3.6 Security Screen In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. User Password English Set or change the password for the user account.
3.7 Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings This allows you to configure the Smbios Event Log Settings. When entering the item, you will see the followings: Smbios Event Log Use this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. Erase 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 Event Log.
MT-C224 entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes. View Smbios Event Log This allows you to view the Smbios Event Log records. English All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
3.8 Server Mgmt (Server Management) 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]. Unspecified: BMC network parameters are configured by BMC itself.
MT-C224 When [Dynamic] or [Static] is selected, do NOT modify the BMC network settings on the IPMI web page. BMC Mac Backup Tool English Use this to restore BMC Mac from the backup.
3.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Save configuration 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.
MT-C224 Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 / 2003 R2 / 2008/ 2008 R2 / Linux compliant. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 4.
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.
MT-C224 2. Confirm whether your power supply provides adaquate and stable power. Other problem... English 1. Try searching keywords related to your problem on ASRock Rack’s FAQ page: http://www.asrockrack.
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. 2. 3. 4. Your contact information Model name, BIOS version and problem type. System configuration. Problem description. You may contact ASRock Rack’s technical support at: http://www.asrockrack.com/support/tsd.asp 5.
