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ROMED8-2T
ROMED8-NL
ROMED8-2T/BCM
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published February 2022
Copyright©2022 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM User Manual Version 1.0 Published February 2022 Copyright©2022 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 ASRock Rack follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASRock Rack product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASRock Rack disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Dr. Debug Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch 2.10 Driver Installation Guide 2.11 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide (ROMED8-2T only) 2.12 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility Introduction...
  • Page 5 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 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...
  • Page 6 Event Logs Exit Screen Chapter 4 Software Support Download and Install Operating System Download and Install Software Drivers 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

    PCIE3: Gen4 x16 link PCIE4: Gen4 x16 link PCIE5: Gen4 x16 link PCIE6: Gen4 x16 link PCIE7: Gen4 x16 link (slot with latch, only for ROMED8-2T R1.03/ROMED8-2T/BCM) Storage SATA Controller 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s (from 2x mini SAS HD) M.2 Slot 2 (M2_1: 2230/2242/2260/2280, SATA3/PCIE4(X4);...
  • Page 9 1 x COM port USB 3.2 Gen1 Port ROMED8-2T: USB 3.2 Gen2 Port 1 (typeC) ROMED8-NL / ROMED8-2T/BCM: LAN Port ROMED8-2T / ROMED8-2T/BCM: - 2+1 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port - LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
  • Page 10 Standby PWR LED 1 (5VSB) 5vsb BMC heartbeat OH/FanFail LED 7 (only Fan Fail LED) System BIOS BIOS Type 32MB AMI UEFI Legal BIOS BIOS Features Plug and Play (PnP), ACPI 6.3 Compliance Wake Up Events, SMBIOS 3.3.0, ASRock Rack Instant Flash...
  • Page 11 Hardware Monitor Temperature - CPU Temperature Sensing - MB/TR1/TR2 / Card (for ROMED8-2T R1.03 and ROMED8-2T/BCM) side Temperature Sensing - DDR4_A~DDR4_H Temperature Sensing - Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan (Allow CPU Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) - Fan Multi-Speed Control...

  • 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

    DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) OCU2 FAN3 DDR4_C1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) USB3.2 Gen2 USB31_TC_2 USB31_TC_1 BIOS DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) (Slot with latch, (Support ROMED8-2T only) PCIE7 only for ROMED8-2T R1.03 & ROMED8-2T/BCM SATA_0_3 M2_2 M2_1 Intel PCIE6...
  • Page 14 Description PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_3_4) NVDIMM Power Support Jumper (NV12V_1) System Fan Connector (FAN1) NVDIMM Power Support Jumper (NV12V_3) System Fan Connector (FAN2) OCuLink x4 Connector (OCU1) System Fan Connector (FAN3) OCuLink x4 Connector (OCU2)
  • Page 15 Backplane PCI Express Hot-Plug Connector (CPU1_HSBP1) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (USB31_TC_2) (ROMED8-2T only) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_B1, DDR4_D1)* 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_C1)* TPM-SPI Header (TPM_BIOS_PH1)

  • Page 16: Onboard Led Indicators

    1.5 Onboard LED Indicators DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) 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) NUT5 NUT1...
  • Page 17 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM Item Status Description FAN_LED1 Amber FAN1 failed FAN_LED2 Amber FAN2 failed FAN_LED3 Amber FAN3 failed FAN_LED4 Amber FAN4 failed FAN_LED5 Amber FAN5 failed FAN_LED6 Amber FAN6 failed FAN_LED7 Amber FAN7 failed SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready BMC_LED1...

  • Page 18: I/O Panel

    1.6 I/O Panel ROMED8-2T 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 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) USB 3.2 Gen2 Port (USB31_TC_1) ROMED8-2T/BCM No.
  • Page 19 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM ROMED8-NL No. Description No. Description UID Switch (UID1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) VGA Port (VGA1) LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN1)* Serial Port (COM1) *There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
  • Page 20 ROMED8-2T only: **There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN Port SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED...

  • Page 21: Block Diagram

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 1.7 Block Diagram ROMED8-2T / ROMED8-2T/BCM...
  • Page 22 ROMED8-NL...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Installation

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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 24: 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 25: Installing The Cpu

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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 27 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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 29: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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 30 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 31: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 7 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 x16 lane width cards.* PCIE3 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.

  • Page 32: 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 33 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM NVDIMM Power Support Jumpers (3-pin NV12V_1) No support for NVDIMM Support NVDIMM power (see p.6, No. 6) power (Default) (3-pin NV12V_2) (see p.6, No. 43) (3-pin NV12V_3) (see p.6, No. 8) (3-pin NV12V_4) (see p.6, No. 42)

  • Page 34: Onboard 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- ROMED8-2T/ reset switch and system status PWRBTN# ROMED8-2T/BCM: indicator on the chassis to this Right Angle:...
  • Page 35 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple ROMED8-2T/ functions on the front panel, ROMED8-2T/BCM: including the front panel SMB, Right Angle: internet status indicator and (18-pin AUX PANEL1) chassis intrusion pin. (see p.6, No. 24) ROMED8-NL: Vertical: (18-pin AUX PANEL1) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 36 IntA_PA_D+ USB 3.2 Gen1 Header Besides two default USB 3.2 IntA_PA_D- IntA_PA_SSTX+ (19-pin USB3_3_4) Gen1 ports on the I/O panel, IntA_PA_SSTX- (see p.6, No. 5) there is one USB 3.2 Gen1 IntA_PA_SSRX+ IntA_PA_SSRX- header on this motherboard. Vbus This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports.
  • Page 37 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM ATX 12V Power This motherboard provides Connectors one 8-pin and one 4-pin ATX (8-pin ATX12V1) 12V power connectors. (see p.6, No. 2) (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.6, No. 3) Graphics 12V Power This motherboard provides Connector a 6-pin Graphics 12V power (6-pin GFX_12V1) connector.
  • Page 38 ALERT PSU SMBus Header PSU SMBus monitors the SMBCLK (5-pin PSU_SMB1) status of the power supply, fan (see p.6, No. 1) and system temperature. SMBDATA Intelligent Platform IPMB_SDA This 4-pin connector is used IPMB_SCL Management Bus Header to provide a cabled base-board (4-pin IPMB1) or front panel connection for (see p.6, No.
  • Page 39 This header is (see p.6, No. 36) used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2 module for an additional (ROMED8-2T only) USB 3.2 Gen2 port. CPU HP-SMBus Connec- This header is used for the hot plug feature of HDDs on the (5-pin CPU1_HSBP1) backplane.

  • Page 40: 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 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...
  • Page 41 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 0x63 DXE_CPU_INIT 0x68 DXE_NB_HB_INIT 0x69 DXE_NB_INIT 0x6A DXE_NB_SMM_INIT 0x70 DXE_SB_INIT 0x71 DXE_SB_SMM_INIT 0x72 DXE_SB_DEVICES_INIT 0x78 DXE_ACPI_INIT 0x79 DXE_CSM_INIT 0x90 DXE_BDS_STARTED 0x91 DXE_BDS_CONNECT_DRIVERS 0x92 DXE_PCI_BUS_BEGIN 0x93 DXE_PCI_BUS_HPC_INIT 0x94 DXE_PCI_BUS_ENUM 0x95 DXE_PCI_BUS_REQUEST_RESOURCES 0x96 DXE_PCI_BUS_ASSIGN_RESOURCES 0x97 DXE_CON_OUT_CONNECT 0x98 DXE_CON_IN_CONNECT...
  • Page 42 0x99 DXE_SIO_INIT 0x9A DXE_USB_BEGIN 0x9B DXE_USB_RESET 0x9C DXE_USB_DETECT 0x9D DXE_USB_ENABLE 0xA0 DXE_IDE_BEGIN 0xA1 DXE_IDE_RESET 0xA2 DXE_IDE_DETECT 0xA3 DXE_IDE_ENABLE 0xA4 DXE_SCSI_BEGIN 0xA5 DXE_SCSI_RESET 0xA6 DXE_SCSI_DETECT 0xA7 DXE_SCSI_ENABLE 0xA8 DXE_SETUP_VERIFYING_PASSWORD 0xA9 DXE_SETUP_START 0xAB DXE_SETUP_INPUT_WAIT 0xAD DXE_READY_TO_BOOT 0xAE DXE_LEGACY_BOOT...
  • Page 43 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 0xAF DXE_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES 0xB0 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_BEGIN 0xB1 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_END 0xB2 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_INIT 0xB3 DXE_RESET_SYSTEM 0xB4 DXE_USB_HOTPLUG 0xB5 DXE_PCI_BUS_HOTPLUG 0xB6 DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP 0xB7 DXE_CONFIGURATION_RESET 0xF0 PEI_RECOVERY_AUTO 0xF1 PEI_RECOVERY_USER 0xF2 PEI_RECOVERY_STARTED 0xF3 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_FOUND 0xF4 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_LOADED 0xE0 PEI_S3_STARTED 0xE1 PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT 0xE2 PEI_S3_VIDEO_REPOST...
  • Page 44 0xE3 PEI_S3_OS_WAKE 0x50 PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_TYPE 0x53 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_DETECTED 0x55 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_INSTALLED 0x57 PEI_CPU_MISMATCH 0x58 PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED 0x59 PEI_CPU_NO_MICROCODE 0x5A PEI_CPU_ERROR 0x5B PEI_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD0 DXE_CPU_ERROR 0xD1 DXE_NB_ERROR 0xD2 DXE_SB_ERROR 0xD3 DXE_ARCH_PROTOCOL_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD4 DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES 0xD5 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_NO_SPACE 0xD6 DXE_NO_CON_OUT 0xD7 DXE_NO_CON_IN...
  • Page 45 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 0xD8 DXE_INVALID_PASSWORD 0xD9 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR 0xDA DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED 0xDB DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED 0xDC DXE_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xE8 PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED 0xE9 PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND 0xEA PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT_ERROR 0xEB PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR...

  • Page 46: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    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.

  • Page 47: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 2.11 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide (ROMED8-2T only) Dual LAN with Teaming enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of distant images.

  • Page 48: Ssd Module Installation Guide

    2.12 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1/M2_2, Key M) supports a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4 x4 (64 Gb/s). Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw.
  • Page 49 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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 50: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    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 51: Navigation Keys

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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 52: 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 53: Advanced Screen

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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.

  • Page 54: Cpu Configuration

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

  • Page 55: Chipset Configuration

    Use this item to switch SPI/LPC TPM. OnBrd/Ext VGA Select Select between onboard or external VGA support. Onboard LAN1 (ROMED8-2T only) This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN1 feature. Onboard LAN2 (ROMED8-2T only) This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN2 feature.
  • Page 56 PCIE Slot 4 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE4 Link Width. The default value is [x16]. PCIE Slot 5 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE5 Link Width. The default value is [x16]. PCIE Slot 6 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE6 Link Width.
  • Page 57 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. 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 58: Storage Configuration

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

  • Page 59: Acpi Configuration

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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 60: 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 61: Super Io Configuration

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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.

  • Page 62: 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 63 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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 64 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 65: H/W Monitor

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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 66 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]. Smart Fan Control This allows you to set the Smart fan’s level speed.

  • Page 67: Amd Cbs

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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.

  • Page 68: Amd Pbs

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

  • Page 69: Psp Firmware Versions

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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 70: Instant Flash

    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, 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 71: Server Mgmt

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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 72: 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 73: Bmc Network Configuration

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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 74 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 75: Bmc Tools

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 3.4.2 BMC Tools Load BMC Default Settings Use this item to Load BMC Default Settings.

  • Page 76: Security

    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.

  • Page 77: Key Management

    ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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.
  • Page 78 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: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER encoded) c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin)
  • Page 79 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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 80: Boot Screen

    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 #2 Use this item to set the system boot order.
  • Page 81 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the UEFI setup utility. Bootup Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. Boot Beep Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up. Please note that a buzzer is needed.

  • Page 82: Csm Parameters

    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 83 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM PCIE3 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.) PCIE4 Slot OpROM Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy.

  • Page 84: 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 85 ROMED8-2T ROMED8-NL ROMED8-2T/BCM 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).

  • Page 86: 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 87: Chapter 4 Software Support

    4.3 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 88: 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 89 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 90: 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 91 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 http://www.asrockrack.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrockrack.com/tsd.asp ASRock Rack Incorporation e-mail: ASRockRack_sales@asrockrack.com...

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