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ROMED16QM3
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published May 2021
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  • Page 1 ROMED16QM3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published May 2021 Copyright©2021 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

    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.
  • Page 5 Main Screen Advanced Screen 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 3.3.3 Storage Configuration 3.3.4 NVMe Configuration 3.3.5 ACPI Configuration 3.3.6 USB Configuration 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 3.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.9 H/W Monitor 3.3.10 PCI Subsystem Settings 3.3.11 AMD CBS 3.3.12 AMD PBS 3.3.13 PSP Firmware Versions 3.3.14 Tls Auth Configuration...
  • Page 6 Boot Screen 3.6.1 CSM Parameters Event Logs Exit Screen Chapter 4 Software Support Install Operating System Support CD Information 4.2.1 Running The Support CD 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 4.2.4 Contact Information Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Technical Support Procedures Returning Merchandise for Service...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock Rack website without further notice. You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock Rack website as well. ASRock Rack’s Website: www.ASRockRack.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications ROMED16QM3 Physical Status Form Factor Dimension (W*D) 12" x 13" Processor System Supported CPU Supports AMD EPYC™ 7003 (with AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology*)/7002 Series Processors Socket 1 SP3 (LGA4094) Max. Thermal 280 W Design Power (TDP) Chipset System on Chip Note -A BIOS update is required to support AMD EPYC™...
  • Page 9 BIOS type 32MB AMI UEFI Legal BIOS Features Plug and Play (PnP), ACPI 2.0 Compliance Wake Up Events, SMBIOS 2.8.0, ASRock Rack Instant Flash Other Internal headers PSU connector 1 (24-pin, ATX main power), 2 (8-pin, ATX 12V) Auxiliary panel...
  • Page 10 Buzzer 1 (17-pin, LPC), 1 (13-pin, SPI) IPMB header SMbus PMbus Clear CMOS 1 (contact pads) Others 1 RDS1 header LED Indicators BMC Heartbeat LED 1 StandbyPower LED FanFail LED 80 debug port LED (2 digit) Support OS Microsoft® Windows®: - Server 2016 (64bit) - Server 2019 (64bit) - Server 2022 (64 bit)

  • 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 33.0cm (13 in) PSU_SMB1 UID1 FAN1 FAN2 SLIM5 SLIM6 ATX12V1 ATXPWR1 FAN3 FAN4 CLRMOS1 SLIM7 SLIM8 FAN5 DDR4_D1 TPM1 ATX12V2 BAT1 NUT110_2 DDR4_D2 SLIM4 USB3.2 Gen1 DDR4_C1 Port SLIM3 SLIM1 SLIM2 (USB3_1) ASPEED DDR4_C2 2500 DDR4_B1 USB3.2 Gen1 NUT80_2 Port DDR4_B2...
  • Page 13 ROMED16QM3 Description PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1) Clear CMOS Pad (CLRMOS1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) TPM Header (TPM1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) System Fan Connector (FAN1) System Fan Connector (FAN3) Slimline Connector (SLIM4) System Fan Connector (FAN2)
  • Page 14 No. Description USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_3_4) TPM-SPI Header (TPM_BIOS_PH1) Slimline Connector (SLIM12) Slimline Connector (SLIM10) SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO1) SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO2) Chassis ID Jumper (CHASSIS_ID0) Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) Backplane PCI Express Hot-Plug Connector (CPU1_HSBP1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB1) Thermal Sensor Header (TR1) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB1) Mezzanine Card Slot (MEZZ_P1)

  • Page 15: Onboard Led Indicators

    ROMED16QM3 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators...
  • Page 16 Item Status Description LED_FAN1 FAN1 failed LED_FAN3 FAN3 failed LED_FAN2 FAN2failed LED_FAN4 FAN4 failed SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready LED_FAN5 FAN5 failed LED_FAN6 FAN6 failed LED_FAN7 FAN7 failed LED_FAN8 FAN8 failed BMC_LED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED...

  • Page 17: I/O Panel

    ROMED16QM3 1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description UID Switch (UID) USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (USB3_2) Serial Port (COM1) IPMI LAN Header (IPMI_LAN1)* VGA Port (VGA) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (USB3_1) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** LAN Port LED Indications *There are two LED next to the LAN port.
  • Page 18 *There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port 1G LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status...

  • Page 19: Block Diagram

    ROMED16QM3 1.7 Block Diagram...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is a EEB form factor (12’’ x 13’’, 30.5 cm x 33.0 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 21: Installing The Cpu

    ROMED16QM3 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 23 ROMED16QM3 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 25: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    ROMED16QM3 2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides six-teen 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Eight Channel Memory Technology. 1. For Eight channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM groups.

  • Page 27: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    ROMED16QM3 2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are two PCI Express slot on this motherboard. PCIE slots: PCIE6 (PCIE 4.0 x8 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards. PCIE7 (PCIE 4.0 x8 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    ROMED16QM3 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...
  • Page 30 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX_PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.6, No. 32) including front panel SMB, internet status indicator. A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-1 pin FPSMB) This header allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) equipment. It can be used for communication between peripheral equipment in the system, which has slower transmission rates, and power management equipment.
  • Page 31 ROMED16QM3 IntA_PA_D+ USB 3.2 Gen1 Header Besides two default USB 3.2 IntA_PA_D- (19-pin USB3_3_4) Gen1 ports on the I/O panel, IntA_PA_SSTX+ IntA_PA_SSTX- (see p.6, No. 34) there is one USB 3.2 Gen1 IntA_PA_SSRX+ header on this motherboard. IntA_PA_SSRX- Vbus This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two USB 3.2 Gen1...
  • Page 32 Backplane PCI Express The 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. 42) CPU_HP_SDA CPU_HP_SCL System Fan Connectors Please connect fan cables to the (4-pin FAN1) fan connectors and match the (see p.6, No.
  • Page 33 ROMED16QM3 SPI TPM Header This connector supports SPI (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) Trusted Platform Module (see p.6, No. 35) (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.
  • Page 34 Serial General Purpose These headers support Serial SCLOCK SLOAD Input/Output Headers Link interface for onboard (7-pin SATA_SGPIO1) SATA connections. (see p.6, No. 38) (7-pin SATA_SGPIO2) SDATAOUT (see p.6, No. 39) PWM Configuration This header is used for PWM Header configurations. (3-pin PWM_CFG1) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 35 ROMED16QM3 Slimline x8 Connectors These connectors are used for (SLIM1) the NVME PCIE devices. (see p.6, No. 53) *SLIM5 & SLIM7 support SATA func- tion. (SLIM2) (see p.6, No. 51) (SLIM3) (see p.6, No. 54) (SLIM4) (see p.6, No. 9) (SLIM5) (see p.6, No.

  • Page 36: 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 37 ROMED16QM3 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 38 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 39 ROMED16QM3 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 40 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 41 ROMED16QM3 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 42: Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    2.9 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 43: Ssd Module Installation Guide

    ROMED16QM3 2.10 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1/M2_2, Key M) supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4 x4 (16GT/s x4). Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the...
  • Page 44 Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location E 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 45 ROMED16QM3 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. NUT2 NUT1...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Navigation Keys

    ROMED16QM3 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 48: 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 49: Advanced Screen

    ROMED16QM3 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, NVMe Configuration, ACPI Configura- tion, USB Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/ W Monitor, PCI Subsystem Settings, AMD CBS, AMD PBS, PSP Firmware Versions, Tls Auth Configuration, Network Stack Configuration and Instant Flash.

  • Page 50: Cpu Configuration

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

  • Page 51: Chipset Configuration

    ROMED16QM3 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration TX Preset Use this item to modify Slimeline & M.2 TX Preset. PCIe Compliance Mode Use this item to configure the PCIe Link Compliance Mode. SPI/LPC TPM Switch Configure SPI/LPC TPM switch settings. OnBrd/Ext VGA Select Select between onboard or external VGA support.
  • Page 52 PCIE6 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE6 Link Width. The default value is [x8]. M2_1 Type This allows you to set M2_1 Type. M2_2 Type This allows you to set M2_2 Type. SLIM2/SLIM1 Link Width This allows you to select SLIMLINE Link Width. The default value is [x4x4/x4x4]. SLIM4/SLIM3 Link Width This allows you to select SLIMLINE Link Width.
  • Page 53 ROMED16QM3 SLIM12/SLIM11 Link Speed This allows you to select SLIMLINE Slot Speed. The default value is [Auto]. PCIE6 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE6 Slot Speed. The default value is [Auto]. OCP3.0 Link Speed This allows you to select SLIMLINE Slot Speed. The default value is [Auto].

  • Page 54: Storage Configuration

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

  • Page 55: Nvme Configuration

    ROMED16QM3 3.3.4 NVMe Configuration The NVMe Configuration displays the NVMe controller and Drive information.

  • Page 56: Acpi Configuration

    3.3.5 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 57: Usb Configuration

    ROMED16QM3 3.3.6 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB devices. The default value is [Enabled].

  • Page 58: Super Io Configuration

    3.3.7 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Use this item to set parameters of Serial Port 1 (COM1). Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable the serial port. Serial Port Address Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device. SOL Configuration Use this item to set parameters of SOL.

  • Page 59: Serial Port Console Redirection

    ROMED16QM3 3.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 / SOL Console Redirection Use this option to enable or disable Console Redirection. If this item is set to Enabled, you can select a COM Port to be used for Console Redirection. 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 60 Bits Per Second Use this item to select the serial port transmission speed. The speed used in the host computer and the client computer must be the same. Long or noisy lines may require lower transmission speed. The options include [9600], [19200], [38400], [57600] and [115200]. Data Bits Use this item to set the data transmission size.
  • Page 61 ROMED16QM3 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.

  • Page 62: H/W Monitor

    3.3.9 H/W Monitor In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, includ- ing the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Watch Dog Timer This allows you to enable or disable the Watch Dog Timer.

  • Page 63: Pci Subsystem Settings

    ROMED16QM3 3.3.10 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...

  • Page 64: Amd Cbs

    3.3.11 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 65: Amd Pbs

    ROMED16QM3 3.3.12 AMD PBS Use this item to configure AMD CPM RAS related settings.

  • Page 66: Psp Firmware Versions

    3.3.13 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 67: Tls Auth Configuration

    ROMED16QM3 3.3.14 Tls Auth Configuration Server CA Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Server CA. Client Cert Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Client Cert.

  • Page 68: Network Stack Configuration

    3.3.15 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Use this item to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack. Ipv4 PXE Support Use this item to enable or disable IPv4 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot support will not be available. Ipv4 HTTP Support Use this item to enable or disable IPv4 HTTP boot support.
  • Page 69 ROMED16QM3 PXE boot wait time Wait time in seconds to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Use either +/- or numeric keys to set the value. Media detect count Number of times the presence of media will be checked. Use either +/- or numeric keys to...

  • Page 70: Instant Flash

    3.3.16 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

    ROMED16QM3 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 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

    ROMED16QM3 3.4.2 BMC Network Configuration IPMI(eth0) / NCSI(eth1) 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 IPV6 Support Enable or Disable LAN1 IPV6 Support.

  • Page 75: Bmc Tools

    ROMED16QM3 3.4.3 BMC Tools Load BMC Default Settings Use this item to load BMC default settings. KCS control Select the KCS 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...

  • 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

    ROMED16QM3 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 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 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)
  • Page 79 ROMED16QM3 Forbidden Signatures 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...
  • Page 80 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Default, External, Mixed...

  • Page 81: Boot Screen

    ROMED16QM3 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 82 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 83: Csm Parameters

    ROMED16QM3 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 84 SLIM1-2 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.) SLIM2-1 Slot OpROM Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy.
  • Page 85 ROMED16QM3 SLIM5-2 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.) SLIM6-1 Slot OpROM Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy.
  • Page 86 SLIM9-2 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.) SLIM10-1 Slot OpROM Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy.

  • Page 87: Event Logs

    ROMED16QM3 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 88 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 89: Exit Screen

    ROMED16QM3 3.8 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop-out. Press <F10> key or select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY.

  • Page 90: 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 91: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    ROMED16QM3 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 92 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 93: Technical Support Procedures

    ROMED16QM3 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 94 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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