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GENOAD8X-2T/BCM
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published May 2023
Copyright©2023 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM User Manual Version 1.0 Published May 2023 Copyright©2023 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock Rack has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 3 ASRock Rack follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASRock Rack product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASRock Rack disclose the relevant in- formation based on regulation requirements.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Unique Features Motherboard Layout Onboard LED Indicators I/O Panel Block Diagram Chapter 2 Installation Screw Holes Pre-installation Precautions Installing the CPU Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Dr.
  • Page 5 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Main Screen 3.2.1 Mother Board Information 3.2.2 Processor Information 3.2.3 Memory Information Advanced Screen 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 3.3.3 Storage Configuration 3.3.4 NVMe Configuration 3.3.5 ACPI Configuration 3.3.6 USB Configuration 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 3.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.9 H/W Monitor 3.3.10 PCI Subsystem Settings 3.3.11 AMD CBS...
  • Page 6 3.4.1 Install Default Secure Boot Keys 3.4.2 Clear Secure Boot Keys 3.4.3 Key Management Server Mgmt 3.5.1 BMC Network Configuration 3.5.2 System Event Log 3.5.3 BMC Tools Event Logs Boot Screen Exit Screen Chapter 4 Software Support Download and Install Operating System Download and Install Software Drivers Contact Information Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock Rack website without further notice. Find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock Rack website as well. ASRock Rack’s Website: www.ASRockRack.com About this motherboard technical support, please visit the website for specific information http://www.asrockrack.com/support/...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications GENOAD8X-2T/BCM MB Physical Status Form Factor EEB like Dimension 12.63" x 13" (320.8 x 330.2mm) Processor System Supports AMD EPYC 9004 processors Socket 1 Socket SP5 (LGA-6096) Thermal Design 400W Power (TDP) Chipset System on Chip System Memory...
  • Page 9 System BIOS Type AMI UEFI BIOS; 256 Mb (32MB) SPI Flash ROM Features ASRock Rack Instant Flash, ACPI 6.4 and abouve compliance wake up events, SMBIOS 3.5.0 and above, Plug and Play(PnP) Other Internal Connectors/Headers PSU Connector 1 (24-pin, ATX main power), 3 (8-pin, ATX 12V)
  • Page 10 TPM Header 1 (13-pin, SPI) SMbus PMbus IPMB Header Clear CMOS 1 (contact pads) LED Indicators Standby Power LED 1 (5VSB) 80 debug port LED Fan Fail LED BMC Heartbeat LED 1 Support OS Microsoft® Windows®: - Server 2019 (64bit) - Server 2022 (64 bit) Linux®: - RedHat Enterprise Linux Server 8.6 (64bit) / Server 8.7...

  • Page 11: Unique Features

    . With this utility, 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 the USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then update the BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.

  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    ATXPWR1 ATX12V3 BCM57416 PSU_SMB1 LAN1 CPU1 LAN2 UID1 FAN1 BIOS DDR5_A1 MCIO3 FAN2 DDR5_B1 DDR5_C1 TPM_BIOS_PH1 USB3_3_4 MCIO4 DDR5_E1 PCIE7 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM NUT110_1 FAN3 NUT110_2 PCIE6 FAN4 FAN5 PCIE5 FAN6 NUT80_2 NUT80_1 BAT1 PCIE4 ASPEED AST2600 PCIE3 CLRMOS1 PCIE7_MCIO2_SW PCIE2 FAN7...
  • Page 13 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM Description 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_G1, DDR5_I1)* 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_H1, DDR5_K1)* AMD Socket SP5 (SM-LGA-6096) (CPU1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V3)
  • Page 14 No. Description Backplane PCI Express Hot-Plug Connector (CPU1_HSBP1) PCIE Signal Source Selection Jumper (PCIE7_MCIO2_SW) Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB1) M.2 Socket (M2_1) (Type 2280/22110) M.2 Socket (M2_2) (Type 2280/22110) PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE0) PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2) PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3)

  • Page 15: Onboard Led Indicators

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators Item Status Description LED_FAN1 FAN1 failed LED_FAN2 FAN2 failed LED_FAN3 FAN3 failed LED_FAN4 FAN4 failed LED_FAN5 FAN5 failed LED_FAN6 FAN6 failed LED_FAN7 FAN7 failed LED_FAN8 FAN8 failed SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready BMC_LED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED...

  • Page 16: I/O Panel

    1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description VGA Port (VGA) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** Serial Port (COM1) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) UID Switch (UID1) IPMI LAN Header (IPMI_LAN1)* LAN Port LED Indications *There are two LEDs next to the IPMI LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
  • Page 17 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM **There are two LEDs on each 10G LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port 10G LAN Port LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status...

  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installation

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM Chapter 2 Installation This is an EEB-like form factor (12.63” x 13”, 32.08 x 33.02cm) motherboard. Before installing the motherboard, study the configuration of the 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 and motherboard damages.

  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu

    2.3 Installing the CPU 1. Before inserting 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.
  • Page 21 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM...
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM...
  • Page 24 Set your torque wrench to 1.54 in-lb. One fourth a turn each time. Tighten the screws in a sequential order 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6. Loosen the screws in a reverse order. 10-4 10-2 10-5 10-6 10-1...

  • Page 25: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Eight Channel Memory Technology. 1. For Eight channel configuration, It needs to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR5 DIMM groups.

  • Page 27: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are eight PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slots: PCIE0 (PCIE 5.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. PCIE1 (PCIE 5.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.

  • Page 28: Jumper Setup

    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.

  • Page 29: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 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...
  • Page 30 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX_PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.6, No. 31) including front panel SMB, internet status indicator. A. System Fault LED (2-pin LOCATOR) This header is for the Fault LED on the system. B.
  • Page 31 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM USB 3.2 Gen1 Header: Besides two default USB 3.2 (19-pin USB3_3_4) Gen1 ports on the I/O panel, (see p.6, No. 15) there is one USB 3.2 Gen1 header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports.
  • Page 32 Backplane PCI Express The header is used for the hot CPU_HP_SCL Hot-Plug Connector plug feature of HDDs on the CPU_HP_SDA (5-pin CPU1_ HSBP1) backplane. P0_HP_ALERT_L (see p.6, No. 35) System Fan Connectors Please connect fan cables to (6-pin FAN1) the fan connectors and match (see p.6, No.
  • Page 33 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM ATX Power Connector This motherboard provides a (24-pin ATXPWR1) 24-pin ATX power connector. (see p.6, No. 4) To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATX Power Connectors This motherboard provides (8-pin ATX12V1) three ATX power connectors.
  • Page 34 Serial Port Header This COM header supports a RRXD1 DDTR#1 (9-pin COM2) serial port module. DDSR#1 CCTS#1 (see p.6, No. 29) RRI#1 RRTS#1 TTXD1 DDCD#1 Thermal Sensor Header Please connect the thermal (3-pin TR1) sensor cable to either pin 1-2 (see p.6, No.
  • Page 35 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM MCIO1 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G3_RXP0 G3_TXP0 G3_RXN0 G3_TXN0 G3_RXP1 G3_TXP1 G3_RXN1 G3_TXN1 BP_TYPE SMB_SCL WAKE# SMB_SDA BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G3_RXP2 G3_TXP2 G3_RXN2 G3_TXN2 G3_RXP3 G3_TXP3 G3_RXN3 G3_TXN3 P_GND1 P_GND2 NP_NC1 NP_NC2 P_GND3 P_GND4...
  • Page 36 MCIO2 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G3_RXP4 G3_TXP4 G3_RXN4 G3_TXN4 G3_RXP5 G3_TXP5 G3_RXN5 G3_TXN5 BP_TYPE SMB_SCL WAKE# SMB_SDA BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G3_RXP6 G3_TXP6 G3_RXN6 G3_TXN6 G3_RXP7 G3_TXP7 G3_RXN7 G3_TXN7 P_GND1 P_GND2 NP_NC1 NP_NC2 P_GND3 P_GND4...
  • Page 37 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM MCIO3 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G3_RXP8 G3_TXP8 G3_RXN8 G3_TXN8 G3_RXP9 G3_TXP9 G3_RXN9 G3_TXN9 BP_TYPE SMB_SCL WAKE# SMB_SDA BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G3_RXP10 G3_TXP10 G3_RXN10 G3_TXN10 G3_RXP11 G3_TXP11 G3_RXN11 G3_TXN11 P_GND1 P_GND2 NP_NC1 NP_NC2 P_GND3 P_GND4...
  • Page 38 MCIO4 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G2_RXP12 G2_TXP12 G2_RXN12 G2_TXN12 G2_RXP13 G2_TXP13 G2_RXN13 G2_TXN13 BP_TYPE SMB_SCL WAKE# SMB_SDA BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G2_RXP14 G2_TXP14 G2_RXN14 G2_TXN14 G2_RXP15 G2_TXP15 G2_RXN15 G2_TXN15 P_GND1 P_GND2 NP_NC1 NP_NC2 P_GND3 P_GND4...

  • Page 39: Dr. Debug

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 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...
  • Page 40 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 0x97 DXE_CON_OUT_CONNECT 0x98 DXE_CON_IN_CONNECT...
  • Page 41 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 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 0xAD DXE_READY_TO_BOOT 0xAE DXE_LEGACY_BOOT...
  • Page 42 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 0xE2 PEI_S3_VIDEO_REPOST...
  • Page 43 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 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 0xD7 DXE_NO_CON_IN...
  • Page 44 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...

  • Page 45: Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 2.9 Identification purpose LED/Switch With the UID button, user can be able to locate the server 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,...

  • Page 46: Ssd Module Installation Guide

    2.10 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide The M.2 Socket (M2_1/M2_2, Key M) supports type 2280/22110 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. Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of the M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to be...
  • Page 47 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if using the default nut. Otherwise, release the standoff by hand. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used.

  • Page 48: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    2.11 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.

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure the system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when starting up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del> during the Power- On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY;...

  • Page 50: Navigation Keys

    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>...

  • Page 51: Main Screen

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.2 Main Screen Once entering the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. The Main screen provides system overview information and allows user to set the system time and date.

  • Page 52: Mother Board Information

    3.2.1 Mother Board Information Press <Enter> to view the information of the motheboard. 3.2.2 Processor Information Press <Enter> to view the information of the processor.

  • Page 53: Memory Information

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.2.3 Memory Information Press <Enter> to view the information of the memory.

  • Page 54: Advanced Screen

    3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, allows user to set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configu- ration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, NVMe Configuration, ACPI Con- figuration, USB Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/W Monitor, PCI Subsystem Settings, AMD CBS, AMD PBS, PSP Firmware Versions, Network Stack Configuration, Driver Health, Tls Auth Configuration and Instant Flash.

  • Page 55: Cpu Configuration

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.3.1 CPU Configuration SVM Mode Enable or disable CPU Virtualization.

  • Page 56: Chipset Configuration

    3.3.2 Chipset Configuration Onboard VGA Use this to enable or disable the Onboard VGA function. Onboard LAN Use this to enable or disable the Onboard LAN function. Serial Port 2 Mode Use this to set Serial Over LAN or COM mode. MCIO Mode Selection This item is for MCIO Mode Configuration.
  • Page 57 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM PCIE Link Speed This displays the PCIE1/3/5/7, MCIO1/2/3 and M2_1 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. PCIE Hotplug Select this item to configure Hot Plug for PCIE0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7, M2_1, MCIO1/2/3 globally. PCIE ASPM Selec this item to disable ASPM support in all PCIe root ports. The default value is [Auto].

  • Page 58: Storage Configuration

    3.3.3 Storage Configuration SATA Hot Plug Use this to enable or disable the SATA Hot Plug Function.

  • Page 59: Nvme Configuration

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.3.4 NVMe Configuration The NVMe Configuration displays the NVMe controller and Drive information. Launch NVMe driver Select this item to enable or disable launch NVMe driver.

  • Page 60: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.5 ACPI Configuration PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN. Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power- soft-off mode.

  • Page 61: Usb Configuration

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.3.6 USB Configuration This displays the USB Controllers and USB Devices information.

  • Page 62: Super Io Configuration

    3.3.7 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. SOL Configuration Use this item to set parameters of SOL. SOL Port Use this item to set parameters of SOL.

  • Page 63: Serial Port Console Redirection

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 / SOL Console Redirection Use this to enable or disable Console Redirection. If this item is set to Enabled allowing to select a COM Port to be used for Console Redirection. Console Redirection Settings Use this to configure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how the computer and the host computer to which are connected exchange information.
  • Page 64 Bits Per Second Use this 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 to set the data transmission size.
  • Page 65 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 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 EMS Use this to select the preferred terminal emulation type for out-of-band management. It is recommended to select [VT-UTF8].

  • Page 66: H/W Monitor

    3.3.9 H/W Monitor In this section, it allows user to monitor the status of the hardware on the system, includ- ing the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

  • Page 67: Pci Subsystem Settings

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.3.10 PCI Subsystem Settings Re-Size BAR Support Enable or disable this item to Re-Size BAR supported upon the sysem has resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices. SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO...

  • Page 68: Amd Cbs

    3.3.11 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.

  • Page 69: Amd Pbs

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.3.12 AMD PBS Use this item to configure AMD CPM RAS related settings. RAS Periodic SMI Control Use this to enable or disable Periodic SMI for polling [MCA Threshold] error. SMI Threshold This limits the number of [MCA Threshold and Deferred Error SMI source] per a unit time.
  • Page 70 PCIe UnCorr GHES Notify Type This specifies the notification type for PCIe uncorrected errors. PCIe Root Port Corr Err Mask Reg Use this to initialize the PCIe AER corrected error mask register of root port. PCIe Root Port UnCorr Err Mask Reg Use this to initialize the PCIe AER uncorrected error mask register of root port.

  • Page 71: Psp Firmware Versions

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.3.13 PSP Firmware Versions The PSP Firmware Verions displays the version information of ABL, PSP BootLoader, SMU FW, SEV FW, PHY FW, MPIO FW, TF MPDMA FW, PM MPDMA FW, GMI FW, RIB FW, SEC FW, PMU FW, EMCR FW and uCode B1.

  • Page 72: Network Stack Configuration

    3.3.14 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Use this to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack. Ipv4 PXE Support Use this to enable or disable IPv4 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot support will not be available. Ipv4 HTTP Support Use this to enable or disable IPv4 HTTP boot support.
  • Page 73 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM Media detect count Number of times the presence of media will be checked. Use either +/- or numeric keys to set the value.

  • Page 74: Driver Health

    3.3.15 Driver Health Broadcom NXE Gigabit Ethernet Driver Healthy Provides Health Status for the Drivers/Controllers.

  • Page 75: Tls Auth Configuration

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.3.16 Tls Auth Configuration Server CA Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Server CA. Client Cert Configuration Enroll Cert Press <Enter> to enroll cert. Delete Cert Press <Enter> to delete cert.

  • Page 76: Instant Flash

    3.3.17 Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI up- datetool allows user to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows®. Just save the new UEFI file to the USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then update the UEFI only in a few clicks without prepar- ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.

  • Page 77: Security

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.4 Security This section allows user to set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password item is allowed user to 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.

  • Page 78: Install Default Secure Boot Keys

    3.4.1 Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it is the first time to use secure boot. Select Clear Secure Boot keys item to clear the asigned secure boot keys.

  • Page 79: Clear Secure Boot Keys

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.4.2 Clear Secure Boot Keys Force System to Setup Mode-Clear all Secure Boot Variables. Change takes effect after re- boot.

  • Page 80: Key Management

    3.4.3 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 to use secure boot.
  • Page 81 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM Platform Key (PK) Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHAXXX 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Factory, External, Mixed...
  • Page 82 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Factory, External, Mixed Forbidden Signatures (dbx) Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHAXXX 2.
  • Page 83 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHAXXX 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Factory, External, Mixed...

  • Page 84: Server Mgmt

    3.5 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. FRB-2 Timer Use this item to enable or disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer) FRB-2 Timer Timeout Use this to define the FRB-2 Time Expiration between 1 to 30 value.
  • Page 85 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM OS Wtd Timer Policy Configure how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watchdog Timer expires. If the OS Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled, this item is not available. BMC Network Configuration Use this to configure BMC network parameters.

  • Page 86: Bmc Network Configuration

    3.5.1 BMC Network Configuration Bonding Setting Select this item to enabled or disabled bonding. Please enable all lan channel first when want to enable bonding. Lan channel (Failover) Manual Setting IPMI LAN If [No] is selected, the IP address is assigned by DHCP. If using a static IP address, toggle to [Yes], and the changes take effect after the system reboots.
  • Page 87 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 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/faq.asp...

  • Page 88: System Event Log

    3.5.2 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.

  • Page 89: Bmc Tools

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.5.3 BMC Tools KCS Control Select this KCS interface state after POST end. If [Enabled] us selected, the BMC will remain KCS interface after POST stage. If [Disabled] is selected, the BMC will disable KCS interface after POST stage Restore AC Power Loss This allows user to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss.

  • Page 90: Event Logs

    3.6 Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings Use this item to configure the Smbios Event Log Settings. When entering the item, the screen displays following sub-items: Smbios Event Log Use this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 91 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 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).

  • Page 92: Boot Screen

    3.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on the system for user to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot mode select This item is only available upon the CSM is enabled. Use this item to select boot mode LEGACY/UEFI.
  • Page 93 GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 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 to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled] CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item is for OpROM execution, boot options filter, etc.
  • Page 94 3.7.1 CSM Parameters CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. If using Windows 8 or later versions 64-bit UEFI and all of the devices support UEFI, it may also disable CSM for faster boot speed. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only.

  • Page 95: Exit Screen

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 3.8 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When selecting 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 selecting this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?”...

  • Page 96: Chapter 4 Software Support

    Please download the operating system from the OS manufacturer. Please refer to the OS documentation for more instructions. * Please download the Intel® SATA Floppy Image driver from the ASRock Rack’s website (www.asrockrack.com) to the USB drive while installing OS in SATA RAID mode.

  • Page 97: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Follow the procedures below to troubleshoot the system. Always unplug the power cord before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components.
  • Page 98 1. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new battery if it does not. 2. Confirm whether the power supply provides adaquate and stable power. Other problems... 1. Try searching keywords related to the related problem on ASRock Rack’s FAQ page: http://www.asrockrack.com/support...

  • Page 99: Technical Support Procedures

    GENOAD8X-2T/BCM 5.2 Technical Support Procedures If the problems are still unsolved, please contact ASRock Rack’s technical support with the following information: 1. Contact information 2. Model name, BIOS version and problem type. 3. System configuration. 4. Problem description. Contact ASRock Rack’s technical support at: http://www.asrockrack.com/support/tsd.asp...
  • Page 100 Contact Information If it needs 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 contact the dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrockrack.com/tsd.asp...

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