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EPYCD8-2T

User Manual

Version 1.0
Published August 2018
Copyright©2018 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    EPYCD8 EPYCD8-2T User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2018 Copyright©2018 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    (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 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack, you’re welcome to visit ASRock Rack’s website at www.ASRockRack.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. ASRock Rack Incorporation 6F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District,...

  • 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 and Heatsink 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 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 PSP Firmware Versions 3.3.11 Trusted Computing 3.3.12 iSCSI Configuration 3.3.13 Instant Flash...
  • Page 6 Exit Screen Chapter 4 Software Support Install Operating System Support CD Information 4.2.1 Running The Support CD 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 4.2.4 Contact Information Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Technical Support Procedures Returning Merchandise for Service...

  • 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. 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.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 MB Physical Status Form Factor Dimension 12'' x 9.6'' (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Processor System AMD EPYC™ 7000 series processor family Socket Single Socket SP3 (LGA4094) Chipset System Memory Type - Eight Channel DDR4 memory technology...
  • Page 9 EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 EPYCD8-2T: LAN Controller - 2 x RJ45 10G base-T by Intel® X550 - 1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port by RTL8211E EPYCD8: - 2 x RJ45 GLAN by Intel® i350 - 1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port by RTL8211E - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy E_cient Ethernet 802.3az...
  • Page 10 *32MB BIOS is required to support ROME CPU. BIOS Features - Plug and Play (PnP) - ACPI 2.0 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.8 Support - ASRock Rack Instant Flash Hardware Monitor Temperature - CPU Temperature Sensing - MB/TR1/Card side Temperature Sensing...
  • Page 11 EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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 >...

  • Page 12: Unique Features

    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.

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 1.4 Motherboard Layout 24.4cm (9.6 in) DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) PSU_SMB1 UID1 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) ATXPWR1 DDR4_F1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) USB3_3_4 DDR4_E1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) LGA4094 Socket SP3 LAN1 (NCSI)
  • Page 14 Description PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.0 Header (USB3_3_4) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1) Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN2) OCuLink x4 Connector (OCU1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU1_FAN1) Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1) OCuLink x4 Connector (OCU2) M.2 Socket (M2_2) (Type 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110) M.2 Socket (M2_1) (Type 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280)
  • Page 15 EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 Description SATA DOM Connector, White (SATA_8) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_B1, DDR4_D1)* 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_C1)* 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_E1, DDR4_G1)* 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...

  • Page 16: Onboard Led Indicators

    DDR4_F1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_E1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) LGA4094 Socket SP3 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_C1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) EPYCD8 / EPYCD8-2T NUT5 NUT1 NUT6 NUT2 NUT7 NUT3 RoHS...
  • Page 17 EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 Item Status Description FAN_LED3 Amber RAER_FAN1 failed FAN_LED4 Amber RAER_FAN2 failed FAN_LED1 Amber CPU1_FAN1 failed FAN_LED2 Amber FRNT_FAN1 failed FAN_LED7 Amber FRNT_FAN2 failed FAN_LED8 Amber FRNT_FAN3 failed FAN_LED9 Amber FRNT_FAN4 failed SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready BMC_LED1...

  • Page 18: I/O Panel

    No. Description UID Switch (UID1) LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN1)* EPYCD8: GLAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** VGA Port (VGA1) EPYCD8-2T: 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** EPYCD8: GLAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** Serial Port (COM1) EPYCD8-2T: 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2) *There are two LED next to the LAN port.
  • Page 19 EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 **There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications 1G For EPYCD8 Activity / Link LED...

  • Page 20: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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.

  • Page 22: Pre-Installation Precautions

    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.

  • Page 23: Installing The Cpu And Heatsink

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 2.3 Installing the CPU and Heatsink 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.
  • Page 25 EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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 27: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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 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;...
  • Page 28 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.

  • Page 29: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 7 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards.

  • Page 30: 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 31 EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (see p.6, No. 32) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) (see p.6, No. 31) Chassis ID3 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID3) Reserved for system level Reserved for system level (see p.6, No. 30) Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (see p.6, No.

  • Page 32: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    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 C onnec t t he power sw itch, PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 33 EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL_1) functions on the front panel, (see p.6, No. 24) including the front panel SMB, internet status indicator and chassis intrusion pin. A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-1 pin FPSMB) This header allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) equipment.
  • Page 34 Mini-SAS HD Connectors These connectors SA TA _0_3 (SATA_0_3) support MiniSAS-to- (see p.6, No. 14) SATA data cables for (SSATA_4_7) internal storage devices SA TA _4_7 (see p.6, No. 16) with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. USB 3.0 Header Besides two default USB 3.0 IntA_PA_D+ IntA_PA_D-...
  • Page 35 3-Pin CPU fan, FAN_SPEED_CONTROL SENSOR please connect it to Pin 1-3. *For more details, please refer to the Cooler QVL list on the ASRock Rack website. ATX Power Connector This motherboard provides a (24-pin ATXPWR1) 24-pin ATX power connector.
  • Page 36 TPM Header This connector supports (17-pin TPMS1) Trusted Platform Module (see p.6, No. 26) (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. PSU SMBus Header ALERT PSU SMBus monitors the...
  • Page 37 EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 Non Maskable Interrupt Please connect a NMI device Button Header to this header. (NMI_BTN1) CONTROL (see p.6, No. 29) OCuLink Connectors Please connect PCIE SSDs to O CU1 (OCU1) these connectors. (see p.6, No. 8) O CU2 (OCU2) (see p.6, No.

  • Page 38: Dr. Debug

    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 Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. Problem related to memory, VGA card or other devices.

  • Page 39: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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,...

  • Page 40: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
  • Page 41 EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location D by default. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut.

  • Page 42: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3.1 Introduction Th is section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to confi gure your system. Th e UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer.

  • Page 43: Navigation Keys

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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 44: Main Screen

    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.

  • Page 45: Advanced Screen

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, NVMe Configuration, ACPI Configura- tion, USB Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/W Monitor, PSP Firmware Versions, Trusted Conputing, iSCSI Configuration and Instant Flash.

  • Page 46: Cpu Configuration

    3.3.1 CPU Configuration Core Performance Boost Use this item to disable CPB. Global C-state Control Use this item to control IO based C-state generation and DF C-states. Downcore Control Sets the number of cores to be used. Once this option has been used to remove any cores, a POWER CYCLE is required in order for future selections to take effect.
  • Page 47 EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 Node 0 Information View Memory Information related to Node 0. Determinism Slider Auto = Use default performance determinism settings Power Performance cTDP Control Auto = Use the fused cTDP Manual = User can set customized cTDP IOMMU Use this item to enable or disable IOMMU.

  • Page 48: Chipset Configuration

    3.3.2 Chipset Configuration SMT Mode Simultaneous multithreading. OFF = 1T single-thread AUTO = 2T two-thread if capable. PCIe Link Training Type PCIe Link training in 1 or 2 steps. OnBrd/Ext VGA Select Select between onboard or external VGA support. Onboard LAN1 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN1 feature.

  • Page 49: Above 4G Decoding

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 PCIE Slot 5 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE5 Link Width. The default value is [x16]. PCIE Slot 7 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE7 Link Width. The default value is [x16]. PCIE1 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE1 Link Speed.

  • Page 50: Storage Configuration

    3.3.3 Storage Configuration Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. SATA Hot Plug Enable/disable the SATA Hot Plug Function.

  • Page 51: Nvme Configuration

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 3.3.4 NVMe Configuration The NVMe Configuration displays the NVMe controller and Drive information.

  • Page 52: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.5 ACPI Configuration PS/2 Keyboard Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard. Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power- soft-off mode. RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.

  • Page 53: Usb Configuration

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 3.3.6 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB devices. The default value is [Enabled].

  • Page 54: 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. Change Settings Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device. SOL Configuration Use this item to set parameters of SOL.

  • Page 55: Serial Port Console Redirection

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 3.3.8 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.

  • Page 56: Flow Control

    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.

  • Page 57: Console Redirection

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 computer and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information. Legacy Serial Redirection Port Use this item to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency...

  • Page 58: H/W Monitor

    3.3.9 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.
  • Page 59 EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 FRNT_FAN 4 This allows you to set the front fan 4’s speed. The default value is [Smart Fan]. REAR_FAN 1 This allows you to set the rear fan 1’s speed. The default value is [Smart Fan]. REAR_FAN 2 This allows you to set the rear fan 2’s speed.

  • Page 60: Psp Firmware Versions

    3.3.10 PSP Firmware Versions The PSP Firmware Verions displays the version information of PSP Recovery BL, PSP BootLoader, SMU FW, ABL, APCB, APDB, and APPB.

  • Page 61: Trusted Computing

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 3.3.11 Trusted Computing NOTE: Options vary depending on the version of your connected TPM module. TPM State Use this item to enable or disable Security Device. NOTE: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change State of the Device.
  • Page 62 Device Select TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices; TPM 2.0 will restrict support to TPM 2.0 devices; Auto will support both with the default set to TPM 2.0 devices. If TPM 2.0 devices are not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be enumerated.

  • Page 63: Iscsi Configuration

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 3.3.12 iSCSI Configuration iSCSI Initiator Name The worldwide unique name of iSCSI Initiator. Only IQN format is accepted. Range is fron 4 to 223.

  • Page 64: Instant Flash

    3.3.13 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.

  • Page 65: Server Mgmt

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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...

  • Page 66: System Event Log

    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.

  • Page 67: Bmc Network Configuration

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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].
  • Page 68 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...

  • Page 69: Security

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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.

  • Page 70: Key Management

    3.5.1 Key Management In this section, expert users can modify Secure Boot Policy variables without full authenti- cation. Provision Factory Defaults Allow to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when 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.

  • Page 71: Authorized Signatures

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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 Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST...
  • Page 72 a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST 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 Authorized TimeStamps Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER encoded) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin)

  • Page 73: Boot Screen

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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.
  • Page 74 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].

  • Page 75: Csm Parameters

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 3.6.1 CSM Parameters 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.
  • Page 76 PCIE2 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.) PCIE3 Slot OpROM Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy.

  • Page 77: Event Logs

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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.

  • Page 78: View Smbios Event Log

    entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes. 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.

  • Page 79: Exit Screen

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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.

  • Page 80: Chapter 4 Software Support

    4.2.4 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...

  • Page 81: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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.
  • Page 82 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...

  • Page 83: Technical Support Procedures

    EPYCD8-2T / EPYCD8 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.

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