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In no event shall ASRock Rack, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of...
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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 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,...
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) Onboard Headers and Connectors ATX PSU / DC-IN Power Connections Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch Driver Installation Guide...
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Main Screen Advanced Screen 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 3.3.3 Storage Configuration 3.3.4 ACPI Configuration 3.3.5 USB Configuration 3.3.6 Super IO Configuration 3.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.8 H/W Monitor 3.3.9 PCI Subsystem Settings 3.3.10 AMD CBS 3.3.11 AMD PBS 3.3.12 PSP Firmware Versions 3.3.13 Instant Flash Server Mgmt...
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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...
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.
1.2 Specifications ROMED6U-2L2T MB Physical Status Form Factor microATX Dimension 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Processor System AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series Processor Socket Single Socket SP3 (LGA4094) Chipset Thermal Design 280W Power System Memory Type - Six Channel DDR4 memory technology...
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ROMED6U-2L2T Management BMC Controller ASPEED AST2500 IPMI Dedicated 1 x Realtek RTL8211E for dedicated management GLAN GLAN Features Watch Dog Graphics Controller ASPEED AST2500 VRAM DDR4 256MB Rear Panel I/O VGA Port 1 x D-Sub USB 3.2 Gen1 Port LAN Port...
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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/Card side/TR1 Temperature Sensing - Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan (Allow CPU Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU...
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.
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Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 4-PIN Power Connector (ATX4PIN1)** PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1) PWM Configuration Header (PWM_CFG1) System Fan Connector (FAN1) System Fan Connector (FAN2) System Fan Connector (FAN3) System Fan Connector (FAN4) System Fan Connector (FAN5) System Fan Connector (FAN6) 3 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_E1, DDR4_G1, DDR4_H1)*...
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Description Thermal Sensor Header (TR1) Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB_1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) M.2 Socket (M2_2) (Type 2260) *For DIMM installation and configuration instructions, please see p.19 (Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)) for more details.
ROMED6U-2L2T 1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description UID Switch (UID1) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN4)** USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) VGA Port (VGA1) LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN1)* 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN3)** 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** *There are two LED next to the LAN port.
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**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 ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED 1G LAN Port (LAN3, LAN4) LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description...
Chapter 2 Installation This is a microATX form factor (9.6'' x 9.6'', 24.4 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.
ROMED6U-2L2T 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.
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ROMED6U-2L2T 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.
ROMED6U-2L2T 2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides six 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Six Channel Memory Technology. 1 DIMM 2 DIMMS 4 DIMMS 6 DIMMS 1. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot;...
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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.
ROMED6U-2L2T 2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There is 4 PCI Express slot on this motherboard. PCIE slots: PCIE7, PCIE6, PCIE5 and PCIE4 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) are used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. Slot Generation...
2.6 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-...
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ROMED6U-2L2T Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.6, No. 35) 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.
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IntA_PA_D+ IntA_PA_D- USB 3.2 Gen1 Header Besides two default USB 3.2 IntA_PA_SSTX+ Right-Angled: Gen1 ports on the I/O panel, IntA_PA_SSTX- (19-pin USB3_3_4) there is one USB 3.2 Gen1 IntA_PA_SSRX+ IntA_PA_SSRX- (see p.6, No. 30) header on this motherboard. Vbus This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports.
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ROMED6U-2L2T Slimline NVMe These connectors are used for S LIM 3 Connectors the NVME PCIE devices. Right-Angled: S LIM 2 (SLIM1) (see p.6, No. 18) Vertical: S LIM 1 (SLIM2) (see p.6, No. 17) (SLIM3) (see p.6, No. 16) RRXD1...
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SATA Power Connector Please use a SATA power cable (DC-IN Mode) to connect this SATA Power (4-pin SATA_PWR1) Connector and your SATA +12V (see p.6, No. 14) HDD for supplying power from the motherboard, when using DC-IN mode without SATA power supply. *Caution: Misconnection between the ATX4PIN1 and the SATA_PWR1 connectors may permanently damage...
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ROMED6U-2L2T TPMS Header This connector supports (17-pin TPMS1) Trusted Platform Module (see p.6, No. 33) (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.
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SCLOCK Serial General Purpose These headers support Serial SLOAD Input/Output Headers Li n k i nter face for onboa rd (7-pin SATA_SGPIO1) SATA connections. (see p.6, No. 27) (7-pin SATA_SGPIO2) SDATAOUT (see p.6, No. 26) (7-pin SATA_SGPIO3) (see p.6, No. 25) Baseboard Management The header is used for the SM BMC_SMB_PRESENT_1_N...
ROMED6U-2L2T 2.7 ATX PSU / DC-IN Power Connections This motherboard supports both +12V DC and ATX power input. Please refer to the table below for the required connections between the motherboard and the power supply. Connector DC-IN ATX PSU 12V 8pin...
2.8 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.
ROMED6U-2L2T 2.10 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. This M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 can accommodate a SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a PCI Express module up to Gen4 x4 (64 Gb/s) only.
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;...
ROMED6U-2L2T 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>...
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.
ROMED6U-2L2T 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, PCI Subsystem Settings, AMD CBS, AMD PBS, PSP Firmware Versions and Instant Flash.
ROMED6U-2L2T 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration OnBrd/Ext VGA Select Select between onboard or external VGA support. Onboard LAN1 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN1 feature. Onboard LAN2 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN2 feature.
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SLIM1 Link Width This allows you to select SLIM1 Link Width. The default value is [x16]. SLIM2 Link Width This allows you to select SLIM2 Link Width. The default value is [x16]. SLIM3 Link Width This allows you to select SLIM3 Link Width. The default value is [x16]. PCIE4 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE4 Link Width.
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ROMED6U-2L2T Onboard Debug Port LED Enable or disable the onboard Dr. Debug LED. 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.
ROMED6U-2L2T 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.
ROMED6U-2L2T 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. Serial Port Address Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
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.
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ROMED6U-2L2T 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].
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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...
ROMED6U-2L2T 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.
3.3.9 PCI Subsystem Settings 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). SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support.
ROMED6U-2L2T 3.3.10 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.
ROMED6U-2L2T 3.3.12 PSP Firmware Versions The PSP Firmware Verions displays the version information of PSP Recovery BL, PSP BootLoader, SMU FW, ABL, APCB, APDB, and APPB.
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.
ROMED6U-2L2T 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. Inventory Support This will execute inventory function for system.
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.
ROMED6U-2L2T 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].
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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 IPV6 Support Enable or Disable LAN1 IPV6 Support.
ROMED6U-2L2T 3.4.2 BMC Tools Load BMC Default Settings Use this item to load BMC default settings. KCS control Select the KSC interface state after POST end. If [Enabled] is selected, the BMC will remain KCS interface after POST stage. If [Disabled] is selected, the BMC will disable KCS...
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.
ROMED6U-2L2T 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.
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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: Default, External, Mixed Key Exchange Keys 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...
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ROMED6U-2L2T 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: Default, External, Mixed Authorized TimeStamps Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1.
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 Filter This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.
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ROMED6U-2L2T 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...
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.
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ROMED6U-2L2T default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (This item can't select Video Option ROM policy.) SLIM3-1 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.
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.
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ROMED6U-2L2T 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).
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?”...
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...
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.
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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...
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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