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(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.
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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) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Dr.
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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 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 AMD CBS 3.3.10 AMD PBS 3.3.11 PSP Firmware Versions 3.3.12 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 ROMED8QM-2T MB Physical Status Form Factor Dimension 12'' x 9.6'' (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Processor System AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series Processor Family (ROME) Socket Single Socket SP3 (LGA4094) Chipset System Memory Type - Eight Channel DDR4 memory technology...
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ROMED8QM-2T LAN Controller - 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 E_cient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function - Supports PXE...
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32MB AMI UEFI Legal BIOS 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 / RTL8211E/X550 Environment Temperature Sensing - MB_A/MB_B/Card Side Temperature Sensing...
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.
ROMED8QM-2T 1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description UID Switch (UID1) LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN1)* VGA Port (VGA1) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** Serial Port (COM1) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) *There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
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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 LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No Link...
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.
ROMED8QM-2T 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.
2.3 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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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.
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; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
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ROMED8QM-2T 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.
2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 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. PCIE6 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. Slot Generation Mechanical...
ROMED8QM-2T 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”...
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Chassis ID0 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID0) (see p.6, No. 41) Chassis ID1 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID1) (see p.6, No. 40) Chassis ID2 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID2) Reserved for system level Reserved for system level (see p.6, No. 39) Chassis ID0 Jumper (3-pin CHASSIS_ID0) (see p.6, No.
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ROMED8QM-2T NVDIMM Power Mode Jumpers (3-pin NV_12V_3) No Power (Default) +12V for NVDIMM_ABCD (see p.6, No. 9) NVDIMM Power Mode Jumpers (3-pin NV_12V_4) No Power (Default) +12V for NVDIMM_EFGH (see p.6, No. 2) The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”.
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-...
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ROMED8QM-2T Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX_PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.6, No. 28) 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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Mini-SAS HD Connector The connector supports SA TA _0_3 (SATA_0_3) MiniSAS-to-SATA (see p.6, No. 48) data cables for internal storage devices with up SA TA _4_7 to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. IntA_PA_D+ USB 3.1 Gen1 Header Besides two default USB 3.1 IntA_PA_D- (19-pin USB3_3_4) Gen1 ports on the I/O panel,...
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ROMED8QM-2T ATX Power Connector This motherboard provides a (24-pin ATXPWR1) 24-pin ATX power connector. (see p.6, No. 5) To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATX 12V Power This motherboard provides...
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Baseboard Management The header is used for the SM Controller SMBus Header BUS devices. BMC_SMB_PRESENT_1_N (5-pin BMC_SMB1) Power (see p.6, No. 33) BMC_SMBCLK BMC_SMBDATA Thermal Sensor Header Please connect the thermal (3-pin TR1) sensor cable to either pin 1-2 (see p.6, No. 38) or pin 2-3 and the other end to the device which you wish to monitor its temperature.
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ROMED8QM-2T PWM Configuration This header is used for PWM Header configurations. (3-pin PWM_CFG1) (see p.6, No. 7) Backplane PCI Express This header is used for the hot Hot-Plug Connector plug feature of HDDs on the (5-pin CPU1_HSBP1) backplane. P0_HP_ALERT_L (see p.6, No. 21)
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...
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.
ROMED8QM-2T 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).
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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. Otherwise, release the standoff by hand.
ROMED8QM-2T 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;...
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>...
ROMED8QM-2T 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.
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.
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. SLIM1 Mode Selection This allows you to configure P1 Lanes functions.
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ROMED8QM-2T PCIE6 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE6 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. SLIM1 Link Speed This allows you to select SLIM1 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. SLIM2 Link Speed This allows you to select SLIM2 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto].
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SLIM4Link Width This allows you to select SLIM4 Link Width. The default value is [x4x4]. SLIM5 Link Width This allows you to select SLIM5 Link Width. The default value is [x4x4]. SLIM6 Link Width This allows you to select SLIM6 Link Width. The default value is [x4x4]. SLIM7 Link Width This allows you to select SLIM7 Link Width.
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.
ROMED8QM-2T 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].
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.
ROMED8QM-2T 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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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.
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ROMED8QM-2T 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.
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.
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ROMED8QM-2T FAN 5 This allows you to set the fan 5’s speed. The default value is [Smart Fan]. FAN 6 This allows you to set the fan 6’s speed. The default value is [Smart Fan]. FAN 7 This allows you to set the fan 7’s speed. The default value is [Smart Fan].
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.
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.
ROMED8QM-2T 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,...
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.
ROMED8QM-2T 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.
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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ROMED8QM-2T 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...
ROMED8QM-2T 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.
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.
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ROMED8QM-2T 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 Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in:...
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1. Public Key Certificate in: 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.
ROMED8QM-2T 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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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].
ROMED8QM-2T 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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MEZZ_MB 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.) M2_1 Slot OpROM Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy.
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ROMED8QM-2T SLIM4-1 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.) SLIM4-2 Slot OpROM Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy.
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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ROMED8QM-2T 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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