Romed8 2T

ROMED8-2T
ROMED8-NL
ROMED8-2T/BCM
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published February 2022
Copyright©2022 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.
Version 1.0
Published August 2022
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 California, USA, please
follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate”
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DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic
equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations
for disposal of electronic products.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specifications 2
1.3 Unique Features 6
1.4 Motherboard Layout 7
1.5 Onboard LED Indicators 10
1.6 I/O Panel 12
1.7 Block Diagram 15
Chapter 2 Installation 17
2.1 Screw Holes 17
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 18
2.3 Installing the CPU 19
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 23
2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 25
2.6 Jumper Setup 26
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 28
2.8 Dr. Debug 34
2.9 Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch 40
2.10 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide (ROMED8-2T only) 41
2.11 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide 42
Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 44

3.1 Introduction 44
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 44

3.1.2 Navigation Keys 45
3.2 Main Screen 46
3.3 Advanced Screen 47
3.3.1 CPU Configuration 48
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 49
3.3.3 Storage Configuration 52
3.3.4 ACPI Configuration 53
3.3.5 USB Configuration 54
3.3.6 Super IO Configuration 55
3.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection 56
3.3.8 H/W Monitor 59
3.3.9 AMD CBS 61
3.3.10 AMD PBS 62
3.3.11 PSP Firmware Versions 63
3.3.12 Instant Flash 64
3.4 Server Mgmt 65
3.4.1 System Event Log 66
3.4.2 BMC Network Configuration 67
3.4.2 BMC Tools 69
3.5 Security 70
3.5.1 Key Management 71
3.6 Boot Screen 74
3.6.1 CSM Parameters 76
3.7 Event Logs 78

3.8 Exit Screen 80
Chapter 4 Software Support 81

4.1 Download and Install Operating System 81
4.2 Download and Install Software Drivers 81
4.3 Contact Information 81
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 82
5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures 82
5.2 Technical Support Procedures 84
5.3 Returning Merchandise for Service 84

ROMED8-2T
ROMED8-NL
ROMED8-2T/BCM
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Rack ROMED8-2T / ROMED8-NL / ROMED8-
2T/BCM 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 step-
by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the configuration
guide to BIOS setup and driver installation.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the con-
tent 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 website without
further notice. You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock Rack
website as well. ASRock Rack’s Website: www.ASRockRack.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for
specific information about the model you are using.
http://www.asrockrack.com/support/
1.1 Package Contents

• ASRock Rack ROMED8-2T / ROMED8-NL / ROMED8-2T/BCM Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
• Quick Installation Guide
• 1 x I/O Shield
• 2 x Mini SAS HD to 4*SATA Cables (60cm)
• 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your authorized dealer.
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1.2 Specifications
ROMED8-2T / ROMED8-NL / ROMED8-2T/BCM
MB Physical Status
Form Factor ATX
Dimension 12'' x 9.6'' (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Processor System
CPU AMD EPYC™ 7003/7002/7001 Series Processor Family
*The latest version of BIOS supports AMD EPYC™ 7003/7002 Series only.
Socket Single Socket SP3 (LGA4094)
Chipset System on Chip
System Memory
Type - Eight Channel DDR4 memory technology (1DPC)
- Supports DDR4 RDIMM, LRDIMM, and NVDIMM (Jump
Option)
DIMM Size Per - RDIMM: 64GB, 32GB, 16GB, 8GB
DIMM - LRDIMM: 128GB**, 64GB*, 32GB
- NV DIMM: 32GB
*64GB: wait for the device to be validated
**128GB: wait for the device to be validated
DIMM Frequency - RDIMM: 3200MHz
- LRDIMM: 3200MHz*
- NVDIMM: 3200MHz
*Wait for the device to be validated
Voltage 1.2V
Expansion Slot
PCIe 4.0 x 16 PCIE1: Gen4 x16 link
PCIE2: Gen4 x16 link (shared with M2_1/OCU1/OCU2/
SATA_4_7 by PE8_SEL/PE16_SEL jumpers)
PCIE3: Gen4 x16 link
(slot with latch, only for ROMED8-2T R1.03/ROMED8-2T/BCM)
Storage
SATA Controller 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s (from 2x mini SAS HD)
M.2 Slot 2 (M2_1: 2230/2242/2260/2280, SATA3/PCIE4(X4); M2_2:
2230/2242/2260/2280/22110, SATA3/PCIE4(X4))
Ethernet
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Interface ROMED8-2T:
10000/1000 /100 Mbps by Intel X550-AT2
ROMED8/BCM:
10000/1000 Mbps by BCM57416

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ROMED8-2T
ROMED8-NL
ROMED8-2T/BCM
ROMED8-NL:
N/A
LAN Controller ROMED8-2T:
- 2 x RJ45 10G base-T by Intel® X550-AT2
- 1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port by RTL8211E
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports Energy Effcient Ethernet 802.3az
- Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function
- Supports PXE
- LAN1 supports NCSI
ROMED8-2T/BCM:
- 2 x RJ45 10G base-T by Broadcom BCM57416
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports PXE
- LAN1 supports NCSI
ROMED8-NL:
Management
BMC Controller ASPEED AST2500
IPMI Dedicated 1 x Realtek RTL8211E for dedicated management GLAN
GLAN
Features Watch Dog
NMI
Graphics
Controller ASPEED AST2500
Rear Panel I/O
VGA Port 1 x D-Sub
Serial port 1 x COM port
USB 3.2 Gen1 Port 2
USB 3.2 Gen2 Port ROMED8-2T:
1 (typeC)
ROMED8-NL / ROMED8-2T/BCM:
N/A
LAN Port ROMED8-2T / ROMED8-2T/BCM:
- 2+1 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port
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- LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
ROMED8-NL:
- 1 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port
- LAN Pors with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
UID 1
3
Internal Connector
Auxiliary Panel 1 (includes chassis intrusion, location button & LED, and front
Header LAN LED)
System Panel 1 (rst, pwbtn, hddled, pwrled)
TPM Header 1
TPM-SPI Header 1
IPMB Header 1
Fan Header 7 Fans x 6-pin
ATX Power 1 x (24-pin) + 1 x (8-pin) + 1 x (4-pin) + 1 x (6-pin)(6 pin for
GPU for PCIE Slot)
USB 3.2 Gen1 1 (supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
Header
USB 3.2 Gen2 Type ROMED8-2T:
C Header 1 (supports 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port)
ROMED8-NL / ROMED8-2T/BCM:
N/A
M.2 2(M2_1: 2230/2242/2260/2280, SATA3/PCIE4(X4);
M2_2:2230/2242/2260/2280/22110, SATA3/PCIE4(X4))
OCulink 2
BMC SMB 1
PSU SMB 1
Thermal Sensor ROMED8-2T (R1.03) / ROMED8-2T/BCM :
Header 2
ROMED8-2T (R1.02 and below) / ROMED8-NL :

1
80 debug port LED 1
Speaker(4pin) 1
ClearCMOS 1
CPU1_HSBP1 1
NMI Header 1
Standby PWR LED 1 (5VSB)
5vsb
BMC heartbeat 1
LED
OH/FanFail LED 7 (only Fan Fail LED)
System BIOS
BIOS Type 32MB AMI UEFI Legal BIOS
BIOS Features Plug and Play (PnP), ACPI 6.3 Compliance Wake Up Events,
SMBIOS 3.3.0, ASRock Rack Instant Flash
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Hardware Monitor
Temperature - CPU Temperature Sensing
- MB/TR1/TR2(for ROMED8-2T R1.03 and ROMED8-2T/BCM) / Card
side Temperature Sensing
- DDR4_A~DDR4_H Temperature Sensing
Fan - Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan (Allow CPU Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU
Temperature)
- Fan Multi-Speed Control
Voltage Voltage Monitoring: Vsoc,Vcpu, VCCM, VPPM, 3V/5V/12V,
+BAT, 3VSB, 5VSB, 1.8V, 1.8VSB, LAN_0.83V (ROMED8-2T
X550-AT2 Voltage), DVDD (ROMED8-2T/BCM Broadcom 57416 Voltage)
Support OS
OS Microsoft® Windows®
- Server 2016 (64 bit)
Linux®
- RedHat Enterprise Linux Server 8.0 (64 bit) / 7.6 (64 bit)
- CentOs 8.0 (64 bit) / 7.6 ( 64 bit)
- SUSE SLES 15.1 (64 bit) / 12.4 (64 bit)
- UBuntu 18.04.3 (64 bit) / 16.04.6 (64 bit)
- CITRIX Hypervisor 8.1
Virtual
- VMWare ESXi 6.5 u3 / 6.7 u3
- vSphere 6.5 u3/ / 6.7 u3
* The SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 15.1 (64 bit) / 12.4 (64 bit) system only
supports UEFI BOOT.
* Please refer to our website for the latest OS support list.
Environment
Temperature Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation
temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
NOTE: Please refer to our website for the latest specifications.
This motherboard supports Wake from on Board LAN. To use this function, please make
sure that the “Wake on Magic Packet from power off state” is enabled in Device Manager
> Intel® Ethernet Connection > Power Management. And the “PCI Devices Power On” is
enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > ACPI Configuration. After that, onboard
LAN1&2 can wake up S5 under OS.
If you install Intel® LAN utility or Marvell SATA utility, this motherboard may fail Win-
dows® Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) certification tests. If you install the drivers only, it
will pass the WHQL tests.
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1.3 Unique Features
ASRock Rack Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This con-
venient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operat-
ing systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press the <F6>
key during the POST or the <F2> key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access
ASRock Rack Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your
USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS 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 FAT32/16/12
file system.
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ROMED8-2T
ROMED8-NL
ROMED8-2T/BCM
1.4 Motherboard Layout

1 2 3
24.4cm (9.6 in)

NV12V_2 NV12V_4
43 1 1 1
DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) PSU_SMB1

UID1
42 ATX12V1 ATX12V2
DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
41 ATXPWR1 4
DDR4_F1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
40 USB3_3_4
DDR4_E1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
5
VGA1
COM1
30.5cm (12.0 in)

LGA4094 ROMED8-2T
Socket SP3
B: USB1
T: USB2
USB 3.2 Gen1
IPMI_LAN
ROMED8-NL
TPM_BIOS_PH1
ROMED8-2T/BCM
39 6
1
NV12V_1
1
LAN1
ROMED8-2T/BCM
(ROMED8-2T
only)
(NCSI) 1
NV12V_3
7
OCU1
FAN1
8
DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
38 FAN2
9
LAN2 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) 10
OCU2
FAN3
11
DDR4_C1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
37
USB3.2 Gen2
USB31_TC_2
USB31_TC_1 BIOS DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
ROM
36 12
(Support ROMED8-2T only) (Slot with latch, 13
PCIE7 only for ROMED8-2T R1.03 &
ROMED8-2T/BCM )
SATA_0_3
14
15
M2_2 M2_1
Intel
X550
PCIE6
OR
Broadcom
BCM57416
(ROMED8-2T only) SATA_4_7
PCIE5
NUT30_2 NUT30 16
PCIE4 NUT42_2 NUT42

17
FAN4
ASPEED 18
AST2500 FAN5
PCIE3
NUT60_2 NUT60
19
FAN6
RoHS
20
FAN7
PCIE2 NUT80_2 NUT80
21
GFX_12V1
BAT1
(support
BMC PCIE1 ROMED8-2T R1.03 &

ROMED8-2T/BCM only )
SPEAKER1
F/W TR2
NUT110_2
CHASSIS_ID0 CLRMOS1
ROMED8-2T &
ROMED8-2T/BCM : Right Angle
1 22
1 ROMED8-NL: Vertical
CPU1_HSBP1 IPMB1 Dr. 1 PANEL1
BMC_SMB1 AUX_PANEL1 PLED PWRBTN
TPM1 PE8_SEL PE16_SEL
NMI_BTN1
Debug TR1
1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1
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HDLED RESET
35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
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No. Description
1 PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
5 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_3_4)
6 NVDIMM Power Support Jumper (NV12V_1)
7 System Fan Connector (FAN1)
10 OCuLink x4 Connector (OCU1)
12 OCuLink x4 Connector (OCU2)
13 M.2 Socket (M2_2) (Type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110)
14 M.2 Socket (M2_1) (Type 2230/2242/2260/2280)
15 Mini-SAS HD Connector (SATA_0_3)
16 Mini-SAS HD Connector (SATA_4_7)
21 Graphics 12V Power Connector (GFX_12V1)
22 Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
23 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
24 Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1)
25 Clear CMOS Pad (CLRMOS1)
26 PCIE2 x16 Selection Jumper (PE16_SEL)
27 PCIE2 x8 Selection Jumper (PE8_SEL)
28 Thermal Sensor Header (TR1)
29 Chassis ID Jumper (CHASSIS_ID0)
30 TPM Header (TPM1)
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31 Thermal Sensor Header (TR2)

32 BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB1)
33 Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB1)
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ROMED8-NL
ROMED8-2T/BCM
No. Description
34 Backplane PCI Express Hot-Plug Connector (CPU1_HSBP1)
35 Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1)
Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (USB31_TC_2)
36
(ROMED8-2T only)
37 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_B1, DDR4_D1)*

38 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_C1)*
39 TPM-SPI Header (TPM_BIOS_PH1)
40 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_E1, DDR4_G1)*
41 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_F1, DDR4_H1)*
*For DIMM installation and configuration instructions, please see p.21 (Installation of Memory Modules
(DIMM)) for more details.
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1.5 Onboard LED Indicators
DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_F1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_E1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
LGA4094
Socket SP3
1
DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

2
DDR4_C1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) 3

DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
NUT5 NUT1
4
NUT6 NUT2
6
NUT7 NUT3
RoHS
7
NUT8 NUT4
8
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ROMED8-2T
ROMED8-NL
ROMED8-2T/BCM
No. Item Status Description

1 FAN_LED1 Amber FAN1 failed
8 SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready
9 BMC_LED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED
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1.6 I/O Panel
ROMED8-2T
3 5
1 2 4 6 7 8
No. Description No. Description

1 UID Switch (UID1) 5 LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN1)*
2 VGA Port (VGA1) 6 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)**
3 Serial Port (COM1) 7 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)**
4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) 8 USB 3.2 Gen2 Port (USB31_TC_1)
ROMED8-2T/BCM
3 5
1 2 4 6 7

1 UID Switch (UID1) 5 LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN1)*
2 VGA Port (VGA1) 6 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)**
3 Serial Port (COM1) 7 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)**
4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)
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ROMED8-2T
ROMED8-NL
ROMED8-2T/BCM
ROMED8-NL
3 5
1 2 4

1 UID Switch (UID1) 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)
2 VGA Port (VGA1) 5 LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN1)*
3 Serial Port (COM1)
*There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port
LED indications.
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
Dedicated IPMI LAN Port LED Indications

Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10M bps connection or no
link
Blinking Yellow Data Activity Yellow 100M bps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
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ROMED8-2T only:
**There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port
LED indications.
LAN Port
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications

Off No Link Off 100Mbps connection or
no link
Blinking Yellow Data Activity Off 1Gbps connection
ROMED8-2T/BCM only:
**There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port
LED indications.
LAN Port
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications

Off No Link Off 100Mbps connection or
no link
Blinking Yellow Data Activity Yellow 1Gbps connection
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ROMED8-2T
ROMED8-NL
ROMED8-2T/BCM
1.7 Block Diagram

ROMED8-2T / ROMED8-2T/BCM
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ROMED8-NL
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ROMED8-2T
ROMED8-NL
ROMED8-2T/BCM
Chapter 2 Installation
This is an ATX form factor (12” x 9.6”, 30.5 cm x 24.4 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.
2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Attention! Before installing this motherboard, be sure to unscrew and remove the standoffs
at the marked location, under the motherboard, from the chassis, in order to avoid electri-
cal short circuit and damage to your motherboard.
Rear I/O
Remove the standoff

from the chassis
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Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or
change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any components.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard’s components due to static electricity, NEVER
place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a
grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the compo-
nents.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-static pad or in
the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis,
please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the
power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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ROMED8-NL
ROMED8-2T/BCM
2.3 Installing the CPU
1. Before you insert the 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.
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ROMED8-2T
ROMED8-NL
ROMED8-2T/BCM
5 Carr ier Frame with CPU
Rail Frame
Please make sure that the carrier

frame with CPU is closely attached to
the rail frame while inserting it.
Install the carrier frame with CPU. Don’t separate them.
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ROMED8-NL
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2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two
groups, and supports Eight Channel Memory Technology.
CPU1
A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1
1 DIMM #
2 DIMMS # #
4 DIMMS # # # #
8 DIMMS # # # # # # # #
1. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
2. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand,
speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
3. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory
module installed.
4. Some DDR4 1GB double-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work on this motherboard.
It is not recommended to install them on this motherboard.
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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.
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2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

There are 7 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE slot:
PCIE1 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.*
*PCIE2 slot will be disabled or runs at x8 by jumper settings (PE8_SEL/PE16_SEL).
Slot Generation Mechanical Electrical Source

PCIE7 4.0 x16 x16 CPU
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. 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. Replace the system cover.

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2.6 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.
Chassis ID Jumper
(3-pin CHASSIS_ID0)
(see p.6, No. 29) Board Level SKU (Default) Reserved for system level
use
PCIE2 Selection Jumpers

(3-pin PE8_SEL)
(see p.6, No. 27)
(3-pin PE16_SEL)
(see p.6, No. 26) - PCIE2 runs at x16 - PCIE2 runs at x8
- M2_1/SATA_4_7/OCU1/ - M2_1/SATA_4_7 Enabled
OCU2 Disabled - OCU1/OCU2 Disabled
(Deafult)
PCIE2 Selection Jumpers

(3-pin PE8_SEL)
(see p.6, No. 27)
(3-pin PE16_SEL)
(see p.6, No. 26) - PCIE2 Disabled - PCIE2 Disabled
- M2_1/SATA_4_7 - M2_1/SATA_4_7/OCU1/
Disabled OCU2 Enabled
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NVDIMM Power Support

Jumpers
(3-pin NV12V_1) No support for NVDIMM Support NVDIMM power
(see p.6, No. 6) power (Default)
(3-pin NV12V_2)
(see p.6, No. 43)
(3-pin NV12V_3)
(see p.6, No. 8)
(3-pin NV12V_4)
(see p.6, No. 42)
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2.7 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 PLED+

PLED-
C on nec t t he power sw itch,
ROMED8-2T/ PWRBTN#
GND
reset switch and system status
ROMED8-2T/BCM: indicator on the chassis to this
Right Angle: 1 header according to the pin
(9-pin PANEL1) GND
RESET#
assignments. Particularly note
(see p.6, No. 23) GND
HDLED-
the positive and negative pins
HDLED+ before connecting the cables.
ROMED8-NL:
Vertical:
(9-pin PANEL1)
(see p.6, No. 23)
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 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 module mainly consists of power
switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connect-
ing your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the
pin assignments are matched correctly.
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Auxiliary Panel Header A B This header supports multiple
SMB_DATA
LAN1_LINK
LAN2_LINK
ROMED8-2T/
SMB_Alert
functions on the front panel,
LED_PWR
LED_PWR
SMB_CLK
+3VSB
ROMED8-2T/BCM: including the front panel SMB,
GND
Right Angle: internet status indicator and
(18-pin AUX PANEL1) 1
chassis intrusion pin.
(see p.6, No. 24)
CASEOPEN
System Fault LED+

+5VSB
GND
GND
LOCATORBTN#
LOCATORLED1+
LOCATORLED1-
System Fault LED-

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Vertical:
C D E
(18-pin AUX PANEL1)
(see p.6, No. 24)
A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-1 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 prop-
erly 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 intru-
sion 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 (4-pin LOCATOR)

This header is for the locator switch and LED on the front panel.
E. System Fault LED (2-pin LOCATOR)

This header is for the Fault LED on the system.
Mini-SAS HD Connectors SA TA _0_3

These connectors
(SATA_0_3) support MiniSAS-to-
(see p.6, No. 15) SATA data cables for
(SATA_4_7) SA TA _4_7 internal storage devices
(see p.6, No. 16) with up to 6.0 Gb/s data
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IntA_PA_D+
USB 3.2 Gen1 Header IntA_PA_D-
GND
Besides two default USB 3.2
IntA_PA_SSTX+
(19-pin USB3_3_4) IntA_PA_SSTX- Gen1 ports on the I/O panel,
GND
(see p.6, No. 5) IntA_PA_SSRX+ there is one USB 3.2 Gen1
IntA_PA_SSRX-
Vbus header on this motherboard.
This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can
support two USB 3.2 Gen1
1
ports.
Vbus
IntA_PB_SSRX-
IntA_PB_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PB_SSTX-
IntA_PBA_SSTX+
GND
IntA_PB_D-
IntA_PB_D+
Dummy
Chassis Speaker Header DUMMY SPEAKER Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER1) 1 speaker to this header.
+5V DUMMY
(see p.6, No. 22)
System Fan Connectors 6 5 4 3 2 1 Please connect fan cables to the

(6-pin FAN1) fan connectors and match the
FAN_VOLTAGE
black wire to the ground pin.
FAN_SPEED_SENSOR1
(6-pin FAN2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
All fans support Fan Control.
FAN_SPEED_SENSOR2
(see p.6, No. 9) NC
(6-pin FAN3)
(see p.6, No. 11)
(6-pin FAN4)
(see p.6, No. 17)
(6-pin FAN5)
(see p.6, No. 18)
(6-pin FAN6)
(see p.6, No. 19)
(6-pin FAN7)
(see p.6, No. 20)
PWROK_PS
ATX Power Connector This motherboard provides a

5VSB
GND
GND
GND
12V
12V
(24-pin ATXPWR1) 24-pin ATX power connector.

3V
3V
5V
5V
3V
1 12
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(see p.6, No. 4) To use a 20-pin ATX power

13 24 supply, please plug it along Pin
1 and Pin 13.
3V
-12V
GND
PSON#
GND
GND
GND
N/A
5V
5V
5V
GND
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ATX 12V Power GND This motherboard provides

1 4
Connectors one 8-pin and one 4-pin ATX
5 8
(8-pin ATX12V1) 12V power connectors.
12V
(see p.6, No. 2)
GND
(4-pin ATX12V2)
1 2
(see p.6, No. 3) 3 4
12V
Graphics 12V Power This motherboard provides

Connector GND 4 1 a 6-pin Graphics 12V power
(6-pin GFX_12V1) Detective Pin +12V connector.
(see p.6, No. 21) GND 6 3 * Install the PSU’s power
cable to this connector when 4
graphics cards are installed.
SMB_DATA_MAIN
TPM Header This connector supports

SMB_CLK_MAIN
S_PWRDWN#
(17-pin TPM1) Trusted Platform Module

F_CLKRUN#
SERIRQ#
(see p.6, No. 30) (TPM) system, which can

LAD2_L
LAD1_L
securely store keys, digital

GND
GND
certificates, passwords, and

data. A TPM system also helps
1
enhance network security,
CK_33M_TPM
LAD3_L
LFRAME#_L
TPM_RST#
+3V
LAD0_L
+3VSB
GND
protects digital identities, and

ensures platform integrity.
TPM-SPI Header SPI PIRQ This connector supports

SPI_RST TPM_CS#
(13-pin TPM_BIOS_PH1) GND
Trusted Platform Module
MOSI
(see p.6, No. 39) SPI_CLK RSMRST# (TPM) system for SPI
X MISO interface, which can securely
+3.3V SPI_CS
SPI_HOLD SPI_WP
store keys, digital certificates,
1 passwords, and data. A TPM
system also helps enhance
network security, protects
digital identities, and ensures
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ALERT
PSU SMBus Header SMBCLK +3V PSU SMBus monitors the
(5-pin PSU_SMB1) 1 status of the power supply, fan
(see p.6, No. 1) and system temperature.
SMBDATA
GND
Intelligent Platform IPMB_SDA This 4-pin connector is used

Management Bus Header IPMB_SCL to provide a cabled base-board
(4-pin IPMB1) or front panel connection for
(see p.6, No. 33) GND value added features and 3rd-
No Connect
party add-in cards, such as
Emergency Management cards,
that provide management
features using the IPMB.
Baseboard Management The header is used for the SM

Controller SMBus Header BUS devices.
BMC_SMB_PRESENT_1_N
(5-pin BMC_SMB1) Power
BMC_SMBCLK
BMC_SMBDATA
Thermal Sensor Headers TR1 TR1 Please connect the thermal

(3-pin TR1) 1
sensor cable to either pin 1-2
(see p.6, No. 28) or pin 2-3 and the other end to
GND
(3-pin TR2) the device which you wish to
(see p.6, No. 31) monitor its temperature.
Non Maskable Interrupt GND

Please connect a NMI device
Button Header to this header.
1
(NMI_BTN1)
CONTROL
(see p.6, No. 35)
OCuLink Connectors O CU1

Please connect PCIE SSDs to
(OCU1) these connectors.
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(see p.6, No. 10) O CU2
(OCU2)
(see p.6, No. 12)
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Clear CMOS Pad This allows you to clear the

(CLRMOS1) data in CMOS. To clear CMOS,
(see p.6, No. 25) take out the CMOS battery and
short the Clear CMOS Pad.
Front Panel Type C USB There is one Front Panel Type

3.2 Gen2 Header C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header on this
(20-pin USB31_TC_2) motherboard. This header is
(see p.6, No. 36) used for connecting a USB 3.2
(ROMED8-2T only) Gen2 module for an additional
USB 3.2 Gen2 port.
1
CPU HP-SMBus Connec- This header is used for the hot
tor GND plug feature of HDDs on the
(5-pin CPU1_HSBP1) CPU_HP_SCL backplane.
(see p.6, No. 34) CPU_HP_SDA
P0_HP_ALERT_L
+3V
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2.8 Dr. Debug
Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even
easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes.
Code Description
0x10 PEI_CORE_STARTED
0x11 PEI_CAR_CPU_INIT
0x15 PEI_CAR_NB_INIT
0x19 PEI_CAR_SB_INIT
0x31 PEI_MEMORY_INSTALLED
0x32 PEI_CPU_INIT
0x33 PEI_CPU_CACHE_INIT
0x34 PEI_CPU_AP_INIT
0x35 PEI_CPU_BSP_SELECT
0x36 PEI_CPU_SMM_INIT
0x37 PEI_MEM_NB_INIT
0x3B PEI_MEM_SB_INIT
0x4F PEI_DXE_IPL_STARTED
0x60 DXE_CORE_STARTED
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0x61 DXE_NVRAM_INIT
0x62 DXE_SBRUN_INIT
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0x63 DXE_CPU_INIT
0x68 DXE_NB_HB_INIT
0x69 DXE_NB_INIT
0x6A DXE_NB_SMM_INIT
0x70 DXE_SB_INIT
0x71 DXE_SB_SMM_INIT
0x72 DXE_SB_DEVICES_INIT
0x78 DXE_ACPI_INIT
0x79 DXE_CSM_INIT
0x90 DXE_BDS_STARTED
0x91 DXE_BDS_CONNECT_DRIVERS
0x92 DXE_PCI_BUS_BEGIN
0x93 DXE_PCI_BUS_HPC_INIT
0x94 DXE_PCI_BUS_ENUM
0x95 DXE_PCI_BUS_REQUEST_RESOURCES
0x96 DXE_PCI_BUS_ASSIGN_RESOURCES
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0x97 DXE_CON_OUT_CONNECT
0x98 DXE_CON_IN_CONNECT
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0x99 DXE_SIO_INIT
0x9A DXE_USB_BEGIN
0x9B DXE_USB_RESET
0x9C DXE_USB_DETECT
0x9D DXE_USB_ENABLE
0xA0 DXE_IDE_BEGIN
0xA1 DXE_IDE_RESET
0xA2 DXE_IDE_DETECT
0xA3 DXE_IDE_ENABLE
0xA4 DXE_SCSI_BEGIN
0xA5 DXE_SCSI_RESET
0xA6 DXE_SCSI_DETECT
0xA7 DXE_SCSI_ENABLE
0xA8 DXE_SETUP_VERIFYING_PASSWORD
0xA9 DXE_SETUP_START
0xAB DXE_SETUP_INPUT_WAIT
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0xAD DXE_READY_TO_BOOT
0xAE DXE_LEGACY_BOOT
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0xAF DXE_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES
0xB0 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_BEGIN
0xB1 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_END
0xB2 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_INIT
0xB3 DXE_RESET_SYSTEM
0xB4 DXE_USB_HOTPLUG
0xB5 DXE_PCI_BUS_HOTPLUG
0xB6 DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP
0xB7 DXE_CONFIGURATION_RESET
0xF0 PEI_RECOVERY_AUTO
0xF1 PEI_RECOVERY_USER
0xF2 PEI_RECOVERY_STARTED
0xF3 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_FOUND
0xF4 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_LOADED
0xE0 PEI_S3_STARTED
0xE1 PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT
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0xE2 PEI_S3_VIDEO_REPOST
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0xE3 PEI_S3_OS_WAKE
0x50 PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_TYPE
0x53 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_DETECTED
0x55 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_INSTALLED
0x57 PEI_CPU_MISMATCH
0x58 PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED
0x59 PEI_CPU_NO_MICROCODE
0x5A PEI_CPU_ERROR
0x5B PEI_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE
0xD0 DXE_CPU_ERROR
0xD1 DXE_NB_ERROR
0xD2 DXE_SB_ERROR
0xD3 DXE_ARCH_PROTOCOL_NOT_AVAILABLE
0xD4 DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES
0xD5 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_NO_SPACE
0xD6 DXE_NO_CON_OUT
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0xD8 DXE_INVALID_PASSWORD
0xD9 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR
0xDA DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED
0xDB DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED
0xDC DXE_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE
0xE8 PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED
0xE9 PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND
0xEA PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT_ERROR
0xEB PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR
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2.9 Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch
With the UID button, You are able to locate the server you’re working on from behind
a rack of servers.
Unit Identification When the UID button on the

purpose LED/Switch front or rear panel is pressed,
(UID1) the front/rear UID blue LED
indicator will be truned on.
Press the UID button again to
turn off the indicator.
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2.10 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide (ROMED8-2T only)

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.
The speed of transmission is subject to the actual network environment or status even with
Teaming enabled.
Before setting up Teaming, please make sure whether your Switch (or Router)
supports Teaming (IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation). You can specify a preferred
adapter in Intel PROSet. Under normal conditions, the Primary adapter handles all
non-TCP/IP traffic. The Secondary adapter will receive fallback traffic if the primary
fails. If the Preferred Primary adapter fails, but is later restored to an active status,
control is automatically switched back to the Preferred Primary adapter.
Step 1
From Device Manager, open the properties of a team.
Step 2
Click the Settings tab.
Step 3
Click the Modify Team button.
Step 4
Select the adapter you want to be the primary adapter and click the Set Primary
button.
If you do not specify a preferred primary adapter, the software will choose an
adapter of the highest capability (model and speed) to act as the default primary. If
a failover occurs, another adapter becomes the primary. The adapter will, however,
rejoin the team as a non-primary.
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2.11 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide
The M.2 Socket (M2_1/M2_2, Key M) supports a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2
PCI Express module up to Gen4 x4 (16GT/s x4).
Installing the M.2 SSD Module
Step 1
Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the

screw.
5 Step 2
4
3 Depending on the PCB type and
length of your M.2 SSD module, find
the corresponding nut location to be
used.
2
1
E D C B A
M2_1 :
No. 1 2 3 4
Nut Location A B C D
PCB Length 3cm 4.2cm 6cm 8cm
Module Type Type2230 Type 2242 Type2260 Type 2280
M2_2 :
No. 1 2 3 4 5
Nut Location A B C D E
PCB Length 3cm 4.2cm 6cm 8cm 11cm
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Step 3
Move the standoff based on the

module type and length.
The standoff is placed at the nut
E D C B A
location D by default. Skip Step 3
and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you
are going to use the default nut.
Otherwise, release the standoff by
hand.
Step 4
Peel off the yellow protective film on

E D C B A the nut to be used. Hand tighten the
standoff into the desired nut location
on the motherboard.
Step 5
Gently insert the M.2 SSD module

into the M.2 slot. Please be aware
E D C B A that the M.2 SSD module only fits in
one orientation.
20o
E D C B A
Step 6
Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.
E D NUT2 NUT1
Please do not overtighten the screw

as this might damage the module.
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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; otherwise, POST will
continue with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl> + <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 are 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:
Item Description
Main To set up the system time/date information
Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features
Server Mgmt To manage the server
Security To set up the security features
To set up the default system device to locate and load the
Boot
Operating System
Event Logs For event log configuration
Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and
then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.
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3.1.2 Navigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.
Navigation Key(s) Function Description

/ Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
/ Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / - To change option for the selected items
<Tab> Switch to next function
<Enter> To bring up the selected screen
<PGUP> Go to the previous page
<PGDN> Go to the next page
<HOME> Go to the top of the screen
<END> Go to the bottom of the screen
<F1> To display the General Help Screen
<F7> Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
<F9> Load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10> Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
<F12> Print screen
<ESC> Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
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3.2 Main Screen
Once you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the
system overview. The Main screen provides system overview information and allows you
to set the system time and date.
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3.3 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration,
Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration,
Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/W Monitor, AMD CBS, AMD
PBS, PSP Firmware Versions and Instant Flash.
Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.
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3.3.1 CPU Configuration
SVM Mode
Enable or disable CPU Virtualization.
Node 0 Information
View Memory Information related to Node 0.
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3.3.2 Chipset Configuration
SPI/LPC TPM Switch

Use this item to switch SPI/LPC TPM.
OnBrd/Ext VGA Select

Select between onboard or external VGA support.
Onboard LAN1 (ROMED8-2T only)

This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN1 feature.
Onboard LAN2 (ROMED8-2T only)

This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN2 feature.
PCIE Slot 1 Link Width

This allows you to select PCIE1 Link Width. The default value is [x16].

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PCIE1 Link Speed

This allows you to select PCIE1 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto].
PCIE2 Link Speed

PCIE3 Link Speed

PCIE4 Link Speed

PCIE5 Link Speed

PCIE6 Link Speed

PCIE7 Link Speed

OCU1 Link Speed

This allows you to select OCU1 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto].
OCU2 Link Speed

This allows you to select OCU2 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto].
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Above 4G Decoding
Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if
the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding)
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SR-IOV Support
If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO
Virtualization Support.
Restore AC Power Loss

This allows you to set the power state after a power failure. If [Power Off] is selected, the
power will remain off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will
start to boot up when the power recovers.
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3.3.3 Storage Configuration
SATA Hot Plug

Enable/disable the SATA Hot Plug Function.
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3.3.4 ACPI Configuration
PCIE Devices Power On

Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN.
RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.
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3.3.5 USB Configuration
Legacy USB Support

Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB devices. The default value is
[Enabled].
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3.3.6 Super IO Configuration
Serial Port 1 Configuration

Use this item to set parameters of Serial Port 1 (COM1).
Serial Port
Use this item to enable or disable the serial port.
Change Settings
Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
SOL Configuration
Use this item to set parameters of SOL.
SOL Port
Use this item to set parameters of SOL.
Change Settings
Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
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3.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection
COM1 / SOL
Console Redirection
Use this option to enable or disable Console Redirection. If this item is set to Enabled, you
can select a COM Port to be used for Console Redirection.
Console Redirection Settings

Use this option to configure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your computer
and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information. Both computers
should have the same or compatible settings.
Terminal Type
Use this item to select the preferred terminal emulation type for out-of-band management.
It is recommended to select [VT-UTF8].
Option Description
VT100 ASCII character set
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VT100+ Extended VT100 that supports color and function keys

VT-UTF8 UTF8 encoding is used to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes
ANSI Extended ASCII character set
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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], [38400], [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].
Stop Bits
The item indicates the end of a serial data packet. The standard setting is [1] Stop Bit. Select
[2] Stop Bits for slower devices.
Flow Control
Use this item to set the f low control to prevent data loss from buffer overf low. When
sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a "stop" signal can be sent to stop the data
flow. Once the buffers are empty, a "start" signal can be sent to restart the flow. Hardware
flow uses two wires to send start/stop signals. The options include [None] and [Hardware
RTS/CTS].
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
Use this item to enable or disable the VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support for ANSI/VT100
terminals.
Recorder Mode
Use this item to enable or disable Recorder Mode to capture terminal data and send it as
text messages.
Resolution 100x31
Use this item to enable or disable extended terminal resolution support.
Putty Keypad
Use this item to select Function Key and Keypad on Putty.
Legacy Console Redirection
Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Use this option to configure Legacy Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your
computer and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information.
Redirection COM Port

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Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages.
Resolution
On Legacy OS, the Number of Rows and Columns supported redirection.
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Redirect After POST
When Bootloader is selected, then Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting
to legacy OS. When Always Enable is selected, then Legacy Console Redirection is enabled
for legacy OS. Default setting for this option is set to Always Enable.
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency

Management Services (EMS)
Console Redirection
Use this option to enable or disable Console Redirection. If this item is set to Enabled, you
can select a COM Port to be used for Console Redirection.
Console Redirection Settings

Use this option to configure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your computer
and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information.
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port
Microsof t Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote
management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
Terminal Type
Use this item to select the preferred terminal emulation type for out-of-band management.
It is recommended to select [VT-UTF8].
Option Description
VT100 ASCII character set
VT100+ Extended VT100 that supports color and function keys
VT-UTF8 UTF8 encoding is used to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes
ANSI Extended ASCII character set
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].
Flow Control
Use this item to set the f low control to prevent data loss from buffer overf low. When
sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a "stop" signal can be sent to stop the data
flow. Once the buffers are empty, a "start" signal can be sent to restart the flow. Hardware
flow uses two wires to send start/stop signals. The options include [None], [Hardware RTS/
CTS], and [Software Xon/Xoff].
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Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
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3.3.8 H/W Monitor

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, includ-
ing the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed,
chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.
Fan Control
If [Auto] is selected, the fan speed will controlled by BMC.
If [Manual] is selected, configure the items below.
Watch Dog Timer

This allows you to enable or disable the Watch Dog Timer. The default value is [Disabled].
FAN 1
This allows you to set the fan 1’s speed. The default value is [Smart Fan].
FAN 2
FAN 3
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FAN 5
FAN 6
FAN 7
Smart Fan Control

This allows you to set the Smart fan’s level speed.
Smart Fan Duty Control
Smart Fan Duty x (x means 1 to 11 stage)
This allows you to set duty cycle for each stage.
Smart Fan Temp Control
Smart Fan Temp x (x means 1 to 11 stage)
This allows you to set temperature for each stage.
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3.3.9 AMD CBS
CPU Common Options

Use this item to configure CPU Common options.
DF Common Options
Use this item to configure DF Common options.
UMC Common Options

Use this item to configure UMC Common options.
NBIO Common Options

Use this item to configure NBIO Common options.
FCH Common Options

Use this item to configure FCH Common options.
NTB Common Options

Use this item to configure NTB Common options.
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Soc Miscellaneous Control

Use this item to configure Soc Miscellaneous Control options.
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3.3.10 AMD PBS
RAS
Use this item to configure AMD CPM RAS related settings.
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3.3.11 PSP Firmware Versions
The PSP Firmware Verions displays the version information of PSP Recovery BL, PSP
BootLoader, SMU FW, ABL, APCB, APDB, and APPB.
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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 MS-DOS 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 compli-
cated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use
FAT32/16/12 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.
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3.4 Server Mgmt
Wait For BMC

Wait For BMC response for specified time out. BMC starts at the same time when
BIOS starts during AC power ON. It takes around 90 seconds to initialize Host to BMC
interfaces.
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3.4.1 System Event Log
SEL Components
Change this to enable ro disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot.
Erase SEL
Use this to choose options for earsing SEL.
When SEL is Full

Use this to choose options for reactions to a full SEL.
Log EFI Status Codes

Use this item to disable the logging of EFI Status Codes or log only error code or only
progress code or both.
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3.4.2 BMC Network Configuration
Lan Channel (Failover)
Manual Setting IPMI LAN

If [No] is selected, the IP address is assigned by DHCP. If you prefer using a static IP
address, toggle to [Yes], and the changes take effect after the system reboots. The default
value is [No].
Configuration Address Source

Select to configure BMC network parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC).
Configuration options: [Static] and [DHCP].
Static: Manually enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address in the BIOS for
BMC LAN channel configuration.
DHCP: IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address are automatically assigned by the
network's DHCP server.
When [DHCP] or [Static] is selected, do NOT modify the BMC network settings on the
IPMI web page.
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The default login information for the IPMI web interface is:
Username: admin
Password: admin
For more instructions on how to set up remote control environment and use the IPMI man-
agement platform, please refer to the IPMI Configuration User Guide or go to the Support
website at: http://www.asrockrack.com/support/ipmi.asp
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3.4.2 BMC Tools
Load BMC Default Settings

Use this item to Load BMC Default Settings.
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3.5 Security
In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the
user password, you may also clear it.
Supervisor Password
Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator
has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and
press enter to remove the password.
User Password
Set or change the password for the user account. Users are unable to change the
settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the
password.
Secure Boot
Use this to enable or disable Secure Boot Control. The default value is [Disabled].
Enable to support Windows Server 2012 R2 or later versions Secure Boot.
Secure Boot Mode

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Secure Boot mode selector: Standard/Custom. In Custom mode Secure Boot Vari-
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3.5.1 Key Management

In this section, expert users can modify Secure Boot Policy variables without full authenti-
cation.
Factory Key Provision

Install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the System
is in Setup mode.
Install Default Secure Boot Keys

Please install default secure boot keys if it’s the first time you use secure boot.
Enroll Efi Image

Allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Enroll SHA256 hash of the binary into
Authorized Signature Database (db).
Restore DB defaults
Restore DB variable to factory defaults.
Platform Key(PK)
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Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file:
1. Public Key Certificate in:
a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST
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b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER encoded)
c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin)
d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512
2. Authenticated UEFI Variable
3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256)
Key Source: Default, External, Mixed, Test
Key Exchange Keys

d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512
Authorized Signatures
d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512

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d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512
Authorized TimeStamps
d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512
OsRecovery Signatures
d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512

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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.
Boot Option #1
Use this item to set the system boot order.
Boot Option #2
Boot Option #3
Boot Option Filter

This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.
USB Device BBS Priorities

Use this item to set the boot priorities for USB devices.
Boot From Onboard LAN

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Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.
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Setup Prompt Timeout

Configure the number of seconds to wait for the UEFI setup utility.
Bootup Num-Lock
If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after
boot-up.
Boot Beep
Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up. Please
note that a buzzer is needed.
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]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].
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3.6.1 CSM Parameters
CSM
Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless
you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows Server 2012 R2 or later ver-
sions 64-bit UEFI and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM
for faster boot speed.
Launch Video OpROM Policy

Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to
run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not execute both
legacy and UEFI option ROM.
PCIE1 Slot OpROM

Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy. In Auto option, the
default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (This item can't
select Video Option ROM policy.)
PCIE2/M2_1 Slot OpROM

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PCIE3 Slot OpROM

PCIE4 Slot OpROM

PCIE5 Slot OpROM

PCIE6 Slot OpROM

PCIE7 Slot OpROM

OCU1 Slot OpROM

OCU2 Slot OpROM

M2_2 Slot OpROM

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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. The options
include [Do Nothing] and [Erase Immediately].
Log System Boot Event
Choose option to enable/disable logging of System boot event.
MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment)
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Use this item to enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. The valid range is
from 1 to 255.
METW (Multiple Event Time Window)
Use this item to specify the number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log
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entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes.
Log EFI Status Code
Enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM reserved type E0 (if not already
converted to legacy).
Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type
Enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (Not all
may be translated).
View Smbios Event Log

Press <Enter> to view the Smbios Event Log records.
All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
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3.8 Exit Screen
Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, the following message “Save configuration changes and exit
setup?” will pop-out. Press <F10> key or select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI
SETUP UTILITY.
Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?” will
pop-out. Press <ESC> key or 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. Press
<F7> key or 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.
Boot Override
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These items displays the available devices. Select an item to start booting from the selected
device.
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Chapter 4 Software Support

After all the hardware has been installed, we suggest you go to our official website at
http://www.ASRockRack.com and make sure if there are any new updates of the BIOS /
BMC firmware for your motherboard.
4.1 Download and Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® Server / Linux compliant
operating systems. Please download the operating system from your OS manufacturer.
Please refer to your OS documentation for more instructions.
*Please download the Intel® SATA Floppy Image driver from the ASRock Rack’s website (www.asrockrack.com)
to your USB drive while installing OS in SATA RAID mode.
4.2 Download and Install Software Drivers

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® compliant drivers. Please
download the required drivers from our website at http://www.ASRockRack.com.
To download necessary drivers, go the product page, click on the "Download" tab, choose
the operating system you use, and select the driver you need to be downloaded.
4.3 Contact Information

If you need to contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack, welcome
to visit ASRock Rack’s website at http://www.ASRockRack.com; or you may contact your
dealer for further information.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures

Follow the procedures below to troubleshoot your system.
Always unplug the power cord before adding, removing or changing any hardware com-
ponents. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard
components.
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.
3. Check the settings of the 115V/230V switch on the power supply.
4. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new battery if it
does not.
If there is no 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 DDR4 R/LRDIMMs.
3. If you have installed more than one DIMM modules, they should be identical with the
same brand, speed, size and chip-type.
4. Try inserting different DIMM modules into different slots to identify faulty ones.
5. Check the settings of the 115V/230V switch on the power supply.
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Unable to save system setup configurations...

1. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new battery if it
does not.
2. Confirm whether your power supply provides adaquate and stable power.
Other problems...
1. Try searching keywords related to your problem on ASRock Rack’s FAQ page:
http://www.asrockrack.com/support
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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://event.
asrockrack.com/tsd.asp) you may obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
number.
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.
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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 http://www.asrockrack.com; or
you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please
submit a support request form at https://event.asrockrack.com/tsd.asp
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1.3 Unique Features 6

1.4 Motherboard Layout 7

1.5 Onboard LED Indicators 10

1.6 I/O Panel 12

1.7 Block Diagram 15

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 18

2.3 Installing the CPU 19

2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 23

2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 25

2.6 Jumper Setup 26

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 28

2.8 Dr. Debug 34

2.9 Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch 40

2.10 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide (ROMED8-2T only) 41

2.11 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide 42

Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 44

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 44

3.2 Main Screen 46

3.3 Advanced Screen 47

3.3.1 CPU Configuration 48

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 49

3.3.3 Storage Configuration 52

3.3.4 ACPI Configuration 53

3.3.5 USB Configuration 54

3.3.6 Super IO Configuration 55

3.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection 56

3.3.8 H/W Monitor 59

3.3.9 AMD CBS 61

3.3.10 AMD PBS 62

3.3.11 PSP Firmware Versions 63

3.3.12 Instant Flash 64

3.4 Server Mgmt 65

3.4.1 System Event Log 66

3.4.2 BMC Network Configuration 67

3.4.2 BMC Tools 69

3.5.1 Key Management 71

3.6 Boot Screen 74

3.6.1 CSM Parameters 76

3.7 Event Logs 78

Chapter 4 Software Support 81

4.2 Download and Install Software Drivers 81

4.3 Contact Information 81

5.2 Technical Support Procedures 84

5.3 Returning Merchandise for Service 84

1.1 Package Contents

10000/1000 Mbps by BCM57416

- LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

ROMED8-2T (R1.02 and below) / ROMED8-NL :

1.4 Motherboard Layout

24.4cm (9.6 in)

DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) PSU_SMB1

30.5cm (12.0 in)

PCIE4 NUT42_2 NUT42

PCIE2 NUT80_2 NUT80

BMC PCIE1 ROMED8-2T R1.03 &

31 Thermal Sensor Header (TR2)

37 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_B1, DDR4_D1)*

DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_F1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_E1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4_C1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) 3

No. Item Status Description

No. Description No. Description

No. Description No. Description

No. Description No. Description

Dedicated IPMI LAN Port LED Indications

LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications

LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications

1.7 Block Diagram

2.1 Screw Holes

Remove the standoff