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ROMED8HM3
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published March 2020
Copyright©2020 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 ROMED8HM3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published March 2020 Copyright©2020 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 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 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 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch Driver Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 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 3.4.1 System Event Log...
  • Page 6 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 Appendix TPM Module Support List...

  • 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 ROMED8HM3 MB Physical Status Form Factor Half Width Dimension 6.5’’ x 17’’ (16.5 cm x 43.1 cm) Processor System AMD EPYC™ 7002/7001 Series Processor Family Socket Single Socket SP3 (LGA4094) Chipset System Memory Type - Eight Channel DDR4 memory technology...
  • Page 9 CM_SB_L CM_SB_R OH/FanFail 4 (only Fan Fail LED) System BIOS BIOS Type 64MB 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...
  • Page 10 - VMWare ESXi 6.5 u3 / 6.7 u3* *Due to no embedded LAN devices on this motherboard for the VMWare installation, please use either the ASRock Rack OCP-series LAN Mezzanine cards or standard PCIe LAN cards for this OS installation.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Motherboard Layout

    1.4 Motherboard Layout 16.5cm (6.5 in) 8.1cm (3.2 in) USB 3.0 IPMI_ T: USB2 B: USB1 LAN1 NUT110 NUT110_2 COM1 NUT80 NUT80_2 MEZZ_P1 NUT60 NUT60_2 NUT42 NUT42_2 NUT30 NUT30_2 TPM1 2500 M2_1 M2_2 BIOS CLRMOS1 PWM_CFG1 BUZZER1 BAT1 27 26 24 23 22...
  • Page 13 ROMED8HM3 Description Thermal Sensor Header (TR1) Serial Port Header (COM1) PCI Express 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) M.2 Socket (M2_1) (Type 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110) M.2 Socket (M2_2) (Type 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110)
  • Page 14 Description Slimline NVMe x8 Connector (SLIM3) Slimline NVMe x8 Connector (SLIM1) Slimline NVMe x8 Connector (SLIM2) NVDIMM Power Mode Jumper (NV12V_1) NVDIMM Power Mode Jumper (NV12V_3) AMD Socket SP3 (LGA 4094 ) (CPU1) Clear CMOS Pad (CLRMOS1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_B1, DDR4_D1)* 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_C1)* Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB1) OCuLink x4 Connector (OCU1)

  • Page 15: Onboard Led Indicators

    ROMED8HM3 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators...
  • Page 16 Item Status Description FAN_LED4 Amber FAN4 failed FAN_LED3 Amber FAN3 failed SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready FAN_LED2 Amber FAN1 failed FAN_LED1 Amber FAN2 failed BMC_LED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED...

  • Page 17: I/O Panel

    ROMED8HM3 1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) UID Switch (UID) LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN1)* Mini DisplayPort (VGA1) LAN Port LED Indications *There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram PCI-E Gen3 P1.2 MAC2 Video UART Ethernet 10/100/1000...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installation

    ROMED8HM3 Chapter 2 Installation This is a half form factor (17’’ x 6.5’’, 43.1 cm x 16.5 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.

  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu

    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.
  • Page 21 ROMED8HM3...
  • 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 ROMED8HM3...

  • Page 24: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    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.
  • Page 25 ROMED8HM3 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 26: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    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. PCIE2(PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x24 lane width cards. Slot Generation Mechanical...

  • Page 27: Jumper Setup

    ROMED8HM3 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”...

  • Page 28: 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 Connect the power switch, HDLED+ PLED+...
  • Page 29 ROMED8HM3 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.6, No. 27) 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 30 Mini SAS HD Connector This Mini SAS HD connector (SATA_0_7) supports SAS/SATA data (see p.6, No. 32) cables for internal storage devices. The current SAS3/ SATA3 interface allows up to 12.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. SA TA_0_7 For connecting SAS HDDs, please contact SAS data cable dealers.
  • Page 31 ROMED8HM3 Vbus Vbus USB 3.1 Gen1 Header Besides two default USB 3.0 Vbus IntA_P3_SSRX- (19-pin USB3_3_4) ports on the I/O panel, there IntA_P3_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX- (see p.6, No. 17) is one USB 3.0 header on this IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P3_SSTX- motherboard. This USB 3.0...
  • Page 32 3-Pin CPU fan, (see p.6, No. 31) please connect it to Pin 1-3. (6-pin FAN3) *For more details, please refer to the Cooler QVL list on the ASRock Rack (see p.6, No. 22) website. (6-pin FAN4) (see p.6, No. 20)
  • Page 33 ROMED8HM3 Intelligent Platform This 4-pin connector is used Management Bus header to provide a cabled base-board No connect (4-pin IPMB1) or front panel connection for IPMB_SCL IPMB_SDA (see p.6, No. 44) value added features and 3rd- party add-in cards, such as...

  • Page 34: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    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, (UID) the front/rear UID blue LED indicator will be truned on.

  • Page 35: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide

    ROMED8HM3 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. 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 Gen4 x4 (32 Gb/s).
  • Page 36 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.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    ROMED8HM3 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;...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Main Screen

    ROMED8HM3 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 40: Advanced Screen

    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.

  • Page 41: Cpu Configuration

    ROMED8HM3 3.3.1 CPU Configuration SVM Mode Enable or disable CPU Virtualization. Node 0 Information View Memory Information related to Node 0.

  • Page 42: Chipset Configuration

    3.3.2 Chipset Configuration OnBrd/Ext VGA Select Select between onboard or external VGA support. PCIE1 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE1 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. PCIE2 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE2 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto]. SLIM1 Link Width This allows you to select SLIM1 Link Width.
  • Page 43 ROMED8HM3 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). 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.

  • Page 44: Storage Configuration

    3.3.3 Storage Configuration SATA Hot Plug Enable/disable the SATA Hot Plug Function.

  • Page 45: Acpi Configuration

    ROMED8HM3 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.

  • Page 46: Usb Configuration

    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].

  • Page 47: Super Io Configuration

    ROMED8HM3 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.

  • Page 48: Serial Port Console Redirection

    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.
  • Page 49 ROMED8HM3 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].
  • Page 50 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...

  • Page 51: H/W Monitor

    ROMED8HM3 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.

  • Page 52: Amd Cbs

    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.

  • Page 53: Amd Pbs

    ROMED8HM3 3.3.10 AMD PBS Use this item to configure AMD CPM RAS related settings.

  • Page 54: Psp Firmware Versions

    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.

  • Page 55: Instant Flash

    ROMED8HM3 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,...

  • Page 56: Server Mgmt

    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.

  • Page 57: System Event Log

    ROMED8HM3 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.

  • Page 58: Bmc Network Configuration

    3.4.2 BMC Network Configuration BMC Out of Band Access Use this item to enable or disable BMC Out of Band Access. 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.
  • Page 59 ROMED8HM3 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...

  • Page 60: Bmc Tools

    3.4.3 BMC Tools Load BMC Default Settings Use this item to Load BMC Default Settings. KCS Control Use this item to configure KCS Settings.

  • Page 61: Security

    ROMED8HM3 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 62: Key Management

    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.
  • Page 63 ROMED8HM3 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:...
  • Page 64 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.

  • Page 65: Boot Screen

    ROMED8HM3 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.
  • Page 66 AddOn ROM Display Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option “Full Screen Logo” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

  • Page 67: Csm Parameters

    ROMED8HM3 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 68 MEZZ_P1 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.
  • Page 69 ROMED8HM3 SLIM3-2 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.) SLIM4-1 Slot OpROM Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy.

  • Page 70: Event Logs

    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 71 ROMED8HM3 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).

  • Page 72: Exit Screen

    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?”...

  • Page 73: 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 74: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    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 75 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 76: Technical Support Procedures

    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.

  • Page 77: Appendix Tpm Module Support List

    ROMED8HM3 Appendix TPM Module Support List This motherboard supports the following TPMs (Trusted Platform Module). TPM Module Version Type Brand TPM-S TPM 1.2 17PIN Nuvoton 80-CXG2C0-1B12 TPM2-S TPM 2.0 17PIN Nuvoton 80-CXG5H0-1A21 TPM2-SLI TPM 2.0 13PIN Infineon 80-SC01T0-1A02 *Please refer to our website for the latest support list.

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