ASROCK GENOAD12M3-2Q User Manual
ASROCK GENOAD12M3-2Q User Manual

ASROCK GENOAD12M3-2Q User Manual

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GENOAD12M3-2Q
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published April 2023
Copyright©2023 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 GENOAD12M3-2Q User Manual Version 1.0 Published April 2023 Copyright©2023 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 (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 in- formation 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 Installing the Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Dr.
  • Page 5 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Main Screen 3.2.1 Motherboard Information 3.2.2 Processor Information 3.2.3 Memory Information 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...
  • Page 6 3.4.1 Key Management Server Mgmt 3.5.1 BMC Network Configuration 3.5.2 DNS Configuration 3.5.3 System Event Log 3.5.4 BMC Tools Event Logs Boot Screen 3.7.1 CSM Parameters Exit Screen Chapter 4 Software Support Download and Install Operating System Download and Install Software Drivers Contact Information Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures...
  • 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. Find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock Rack website as well. ASRock Rack’s Website: www.ASRockRack.com For the technical support related to this motherboard, please visit the website about specific information.
  • Page 8: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications GENOAD12M3-2Q, GENOAD12M3-2Q/H, GENOAD12M3/T MB Physical Status Dimension 9.6” x 13.39” (24.38cm x 34.01cm) Processor System AMD EPYC 9004 series processors Socket Single Socket SP5 (SM-LGA-6096) Thermal Design 400W Power Chipset System on Chip System Memory Capacity 12 DIMM slots (1DPC)
  • Page 9 System BIOS Type AMI UEFI BIOS; 256 Mb (32MB) SPI Flash ROM Features ASRock Rack Instant Flash, ACPI 6.4 and abouve compliance wake up events, SMBIOS 3.5.0 and above, Plug and Play(PnP) Hardware Monitor Temperature CPU, MB, TR1 Temperature sensing...
  • Page 10 CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer CPU Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) CPU/Rear/Front Fan Multi-Speed Control Voltage VOLT_3VSB, VOLT_5VSB, VOLT_VCORE0, VOLT_ VCORE1, VOLT_P0_VSOC, VOLT_VDD_11, VOLT_VDDIO, VOLT_VDD_33, VOLT_VDD_18, VOLT_BAT, VOLT_3V, VOLT_5V, VOLT_12V Server Management BMC Controller ASPEED AST2600: IPMI2.0 with iKVM and vMedia support IPMI Dedicated 1 RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port by Realtek RTL8211F GLAN...
  • Page 11: Unique Features

    . With this utility, pressing the <F6> key during the 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 the USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then update the BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.
  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    PWR1 DDR5_K1 PSU_SMB1 MCIO2 CPU1_HSBP1 DDR5_J1 ATX12V3 DDR5_I1 MCIO3 DDR5_H1 DDR5_G1 MCIO4 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T CPU1 +12VSB_SEL1 (GENOAD12M3-2Q, GENOAD12M3-2Q/H only) TPM_BIOS_PH1 LAN1 (GENOAD12M3-2Q, GENOAD12M3-2Q/H only) Broadcom (GENOAD12M3-2Q, GENOAD12M3-2Q/H only) BCM57414 LAN2 PCIE7 MCIO5 BIOS PCIE6 DDR5_A1 DDR5_B1 DDR5_C1 MCIO6 DDR5_D1...
  • Page 13 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T Description Clear CMOS Pad (CLRMOS1) Front VGA Header (VGA1) PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Micro-Hi Power Connector (PWR1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V3) SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO3)
  • Page 14 Description SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO2) 3 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_B1, DDR5_D1, DDR5_F1)* MC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB2) MC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB1) M.2 Socket (M2_2) (Type 2260/2280/22110) M.2 Socket (M2_1) (Type 2260/2280/22110) NCSI Mode Jumper (NCSI_SEL1) Chassis ID Jumper (CHASSIS_ID0) Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1) Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
  • Page 15: Onboard Led Indicators

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators The layout below is for reference only, all GENOAD12M3 Series' LED locations are the same. Item Status Description LED_FAN1 FAN1 failed LED_FAN2 FAN2 failed LED_FAN3 FAN3 failed LED_FAN4 FAN4 failed LED_FAN6 FAN6 failed...
  • Page 16: I/O Panel

    No. Description USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) UID LED (UID_LED1) 25G SFP28 (Fiber) (LAN1, Shared NIC)** IPMI LAN Header (IPMI_LAN)* GENOAD12M3-2Q, GENOAD12M3-2Q/H only) 25G SFP28 (Fiber) (LAN2)** UID Switch (UID1) GENOAD12M3-2Q, GENOAD12M3-2Q/H only) LAN Port LED Indications *There is an LED on each side of IPMI LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
  • Page 17 **There is an LED on each side of SFP LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port SFP LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications ( GENOAD12M3-2Q, GENOAD12M3-2Q/H only) Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status...
  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram...
  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installation

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T Chapter 2 Installation T h is is a 9.6’’ x 13.39’’ (24.38cm x 34.01cm) mot herboa rd . Before i nst a l l i ng t he motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
  • Page 20: Pre-Installation Precautions

    2.2 Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before installing motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any components. 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard’s components due to static electricity, NEVER place the motherboard directly on the carpet or the like.
  • Page 21: Installing The Cpu

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 2.3 Installing the CPU 1. Before inserting 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 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 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 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T Set your torque wrench to 1.54 in-lb. One fourth a turn each time. Tighten the screws in a sequential order 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6. Loosen the screws in a reverse order.
  • Page 26: Installing The Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.4 Installing the Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides twelve 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Single Channel Memory Technology. 1. installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power- cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
  • Page 27 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T...
  • Page 28: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are two PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slots: PCIE6 (PCIE 5.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. PCIE7 (PCIE 5.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. Slot Generation Mechanical...
  • Page 29: Jumper Setup

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 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 30: 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, PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 31 SMB, internet status indicator. * The Internet status indicators are for GENOAD12M3-2Q and GENOAD12M3-2Q/H only. A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-1 pin FPSMB) This header allows user 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 32 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header Besides two default USB 3.2 IntA_P_D+ (19-pin USB3_3_4) Gen1 ports on the I/O panel, IntA_P_D- (see p.6, No. 27) there is one USB 3.2 Gen1 IntA_P_SSTX+ IntA_P_SSTX- header on this motherboard. IntA_P_SSRX+ This USB 3.2 Gen1 header IntA_P_SSRX- Vbus can support two USB 3.2...
  • Page 33 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T System Fan Connectors Please connect fan cables to (6-pin FAN1) the fan connectors and match (see p.6, No. 11) the black wire to the ground FAN_VOLTAGE (6-pin FAN2) pin. All fans support Fan FAN_SPEED_SENSOR1 (see p.6, No. 12) Control.
  • Page 34 ATX Power Connectors This motherboard provides (8-pin ATX12V1) three ATX power connectors. (see p.6, No. 6) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.6, No. 7) (8-pin ATX12V3) (see p.6, No. 8) Micro-Hi Power This motherboard provides a +3.3VSB +3.3V Connector 8-pin Micro-Hi 12V Output (8-pin PWR1) Power connectors.
  • Page 35 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T Thermal Sensor Header Please connect the thermal (3-pin TR1) sensor cable to either pin 1-2 (see p.6, No. 48) or pin 2-3 and the other end to the device that wants to monitor the temperature. PWM Configuration...
  • Page 36 MCIO1 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G3_RXP0 G3_TXP0 G3_RXN0 G3_TXN0 G3_RXP1 G3_TXP1 G3_RXN1 G3_TXN1 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G3_RXP2 G3_TXP2 G3_RXN2 G3_TXN2 G3_RXP3 G3_TXP3 G3_RXN3 G3_TXN3 G3_RXP4 G3_TXP4 G3_RXN4 G3_TXN4 G3_RXP5 G3_TXP5 G3_RXN5 G3_TXN5 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G3_RXP6 G3_TXP6 G3_RXN6 G3_TXN6 G3_RXP7...
  • Page 37 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T MCIO2 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G3_RXP15 G3_TXP15 G3_RXN15 G3_TXN15 G3_RXP14 G3_TXP14 G3_RXN14 G3_TXN14 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G3_RXP13 G3_TXP13 G3_RXN13 G3_TXN13 G3_RXP12 G3_TXP12 G3_RXN12 G3_TXN12 G3_RXP11 G3_TXP11 G3_RXN11 G3_TXN11 G3_RXP10 G3_TXP10 G3_RXN10 G3_TXN10 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L...
  • Page 38 MCIO3 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G2_RXP7 G2_TXP7 G2_RXN7 G2_TXN7 G2_RXP6 G2_TXP6 G2_RXN6 G2_TXN6 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G2_RXP5 G2_TXP5 G2_RXN5 G2_TXN5 G2_RXP4 G2_TXP4 G2_RXN4 G2_TXN4 G2_RXP3 G2_TXP3 G2_RXN3 G2_TXN3 G2_RXP2 G2_TXP2 G2_RXN2 G2_TXN2 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G2_RXP1 G2_TXP1 G2_RXN1 G2_TXN1 G2_RXP0...
  • Page 39 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T MCIO4 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G2_RXP15 G2_TXP15 G2_RXN15 G2_TXN15 G2_RXP14 G2_TXP14 G2_RXN14 G2_TXN14 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G2_RXP13 G2_TXP13 G2_RXN13 G2_TXN13 G2_RXP12 G2_TXP12 G2_RXN12 G2_TXN12 G2_RXP11 G2_TXP11 G2_RXN11 G2_TXN11 G2_RXP10 G2_TXP10 G2_RXN10 G2_TXN10 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L...
  • Page 40 MCIO5 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G1_RXP0 G1_TXP0 G1_RXN0 G1_TXN0 G1_RXP1 G1_TXP1 G1_RXN1 G1_TXN1 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G1_RXP2 G1_TXP2 G1_RXN2 G1_TXN2 G1_RXP3 G1_TXP3 G1_RXN3 G1_TXN3 G1_RXP4 G1_TXP4 G1_RXN4 G1_TXN4 G1_RXP5 G1_TXP5 G1_RXN5 G1_TXN5 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G1_RXP6 G1_TXP6 G1_RXN6 G1_TXN6 G1_RXP7...
  • Page 41 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T MCIO6 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G1_RXP8 G1_TXP8 G1_RXN8 G1_TXN8 G1_RXP9 G1_TXP9 G1_RXN9 G1_TXN9 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G1_RXP10 G1_TXP10 G1_RXN10 G1_TXN10 G1_RXP11 G1_TXP11 G1_RXN11 G1_TXN11 G1_RXP12 G1_TXP12 G1_RXN12 G1_TXN12 G1_RXP13 G1_TXP13 G1_RXN13 G1_TXN13 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L...
  • Page 42 MCIO7 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G0_RXP0 G0_TXP0 G0_RXN0 G0_TXN0 G0_RXP1 G0_TXP1 G0_RXN1 G0_TXN1 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G0_RXP2 G0_TXP2 G0_RXN2 G0_TXN2 G0_RXP3 G0_TXP3 G0_RXN3 G0_TXN3 G0_RXP4 G0_TXP4 G0_RXN4 G0_TXN4 G0_RXP5 G0_TXP5 G0_RXN5 G0_TXN5 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G0_RXP6 G0_TXP6 G0_RXN6 G0_TXN6 G0_RXP7...
  • Page 43 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T MCIO8 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G0_RXP8 G0_TXP8 G0_RXN8 G0_TXN8 G0_RXP9 G0_TXP9 G0_RXN9 G0_TXN9 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L R_PRSNT_N G0_RXP10 G0_TXP10 G0_RXN10 G0_TXN10 G0_RXP11 G0_TXP11 G0_RXN11 G0_TXN11 G0_RXP12 G0_TXP12 G0_RXN12 G0_TXN12 G0_RXP13 G0_TXP13 G0_RXN13 G0_TXN13 BP_TYPE PCIE_WAKE# BUF_RST0_L...
  • Page 44: 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 45 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 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 46 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 47 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 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 48 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 49 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 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 50: Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    2.9 Identification purpose LED/Switch With the UID button, locate the server 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 51: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    GENOAD12M3/T 2.10 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide Dua l LAN w it h Teaming enabled on GENOAD12M3-2Q or GENOAD12M3-2Q/H motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection(s) for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of distant images.
  • Page 52: Ssd Module Installation Guide

    2.11 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1/M2_2, Key M) supports type 2260/2280/22110 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen5 x4 (32GT/s x4). Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw.
  • Page 53 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 when using the default nut. Otherwise, release the standoff by hand. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used.
  • Page 54: 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 the system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when starting up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del> during the Power- On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY;...
  • Page 55: Navigation Keys

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 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 56: Main Screen

    3.2 Main Screen Once entering the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. The Main screen provides system overview information and allows user to set the system time and date. Motherboard Information Enter this item to view the motherboard information. Processor Information Enter this item to view the processor information.
  • Page 57: Motherboard Information

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.2.1 Motherboard Information Press [Enter] to view the information of the motheboard. 3.2.2 Processor Information Press [Enter] to view the information of the processor.
  • Page 58: Memory Information

    3.2.3 Memory Information Press [Enter] to view the information of the memory.
  • Page 59: Advanced Screen

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.3 Advanced Screen This section allowed to configure the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Con- figuration, Storage Configuration, NVMe Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Con- figuration, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/W Monitor, PCI Subsystem Settings, AMD CBS, AMD PBS, PSP Firmware Versions, Network Stack Con- figuration, Driver Health, Tls Auth Configuration and Instant Flash.
  • Page 60: Cpu Configuration

    3.3.1 CPU Configuration SVM Mode Enable or disable CPU Virtualization.
  • Page 61: Chipset Configuration

    3.3.2 Chipset Configuration Onboard VGA Use this to enable or disable the Onboard VGA function. Onboard LAN GENOAD12M3-2Q, GENOAD12M3-2Q/H only) Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN. MCIO Mode Selection Use this item to onfigure mode selection for MCIO port.
  • Page 62 OCP3 Link Width Select PCIE Link Width in OCP3. The default value is [x16]. MCIO4/MCIO3 Link Width Select PCIE Link Width in MCIO4/MCIO3. The default value is [x4x4/x4x4]. MCIO6/MCIO5 Link Width Select PCIE Link Width in MCIO6/MCIO5. The default value is [x4x4/x4x4]. MCIO8/MCIO7 Link Width Select PCIE Link Width in MCIO8/MCIO7.
  • Page 63 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T PCIE ASPM Selec this item to configure the PCIE ASPM. PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) Select this item to disable ASPM Support in all PCIe root ports. Onboard Debug Port LED Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Dr. Debug LED.
  • Page 64: Storage Configuration

    3.3.3 Storage Configuration SATA Hot Plug Enable or disable the SATA Hot Plug Function.
  • Page 65: Nvme Configuration

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.3.4 NVMe Configuration The NVMe Configuration displays the NVMe controller and Drive information. Launch NVMe driver Select this item to enable or disable launch NVMe driver.
  • Page 66: 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. Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power- soft-off mode.
  • Page 67: Usb Configuration

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.3.6 USB Configuration The USB Configuration displays the USB Controllers and USB Devices informations.
  • Page 68: 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. Change Settings Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device. SOL Configuration Use this item to set parameters of SOL.
  • Page 69: Serial Port Console Redirection

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 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 that specifies a COM Port can be used for Console Redirection.
  • Page 70 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 71 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T Out-of-Band Mgmt Port Microsof t Windows Emergenc y Management Ser v ices (EMS) a l lows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Terminal Type EMS Use this item to select the preferred terminal emulation type for out-of-band management.
  • Page 72: H/W Monitor

    3.3.9 H/W Monitor In this section, it allows to monitor the status of the hardware on the system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.
  • Page 73: Pci Subsystem Settings

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.3.10 PCI Subsystem Settings Re-Size BAR Support If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, this option enables or disables Resizable BAR support. SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option enables or disables Single Root IO...
  • Page 74: 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 75: Amd Pbs

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.3.12 AMD PBS Use this item to configure AMD CPM RAS related settings. RAS Periodic SMI Control Use this to enable or disable Periodic SMI for polling [MCA Threshold] error. SMI Threshold This limits the number of [MCA Threshold and Deferred Error SMI source] per a unit time.
  • Page 76 PCIe UnCorr GHES Notify Type This specifies the notification type for PCIe uncorrected errors. PCIe Root Port Corr Err Mask Reg Use this to initialize the PCIe AER corrected error mask register of root port. PCIe Root Port UnCorr Err Mask Reg Use this to initialize the PCIe AER uncorrected error mask register of root port.
  • Page 77: Psp Firmware Versions

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.3.13 PSP Firmware Versions The PSP Firmware Verions displays the version information of ABL, PSP BootLoader, SMU FW, SEV FW, PHY FW, MPIO FW, TF MPDMA FW, PM MPDMA FW, GMI FW, RIB FW, SEC FW, PMU FW, EMCR FW and uCode B1.
  • Page 78: Network Stack Configuration

    3.3.14 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 79 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T Media detect count Number of times the presence of media will be checked. Use either +/- or numeric keys to set the value.
  • Page 80: Driver Health

    3.3.15 Driver Health Broadcom NXE Gigabit Ethernet Driver Provides Health Status for the Drivers/Controllers. Broadcom NXE Gigabit Ethernet Driver Provides Health Status for the Drivers/Controllers...
  • Page 81: Tls Auth Configuration

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.3.16 Tls Auth Configuration Server CA Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Server CA. Enroll Cert Press <Enter> to enroll cert. Delete Cert Press <Enter> to delete cert. Client Cert Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Client Cert.
  • Page 82: Instant Flash

    3.3.17 Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows user to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS- ® DOS or Windows . Just save the new UEFI file to the USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then update the UEFI only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.
  • Page 83: Security

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.4 Security In this section, set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, it also allows to 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 84: Key Management

    3.4.1 Key Management In this section, expert user 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 to use the secure boot.
  • Page 85 GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin) d) EFI_CERT_SHAXXX 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Factory, External, Mixed Key Exchange Keys(KEK) Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Public Key Certificate in: a) EFI_SIGNATURE_LIST...
  • Page 86 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: Factory, External, Mixed Authorized TimeStamps(dbt) 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...
  • Page 87: Server Mgmt

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.5 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 255 seconds to initialize Host to BMC interfaces.
  • Page 88 OS Wtd Timer Policy Configure how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watchdog Timer expires. If the OS Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled, this item is not available. BMC Network Configuration Select this item to configure BMC network parameters. DNS Configuration Select this item to configure DNS parameters.
  • Page 89: Bmc Network Configuration

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.5.1 BMC Network Configuration Bonding Setting Use this item to enable or disable bonding, Set this item to enable bonding please enable all Lan channel first. Bond0 Enable Setting Show the Bond0 status is enabled or disabled.
  • Page 90 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 VLAN Enabled/Disabled Virtual Local Area Network.
  • Page 91: Dns Configuration

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.5.2 DNS Configuration Manual DNS Configuration Select this item to manual configure DNS. If [YES] is selected, configure the items below. DNS Service Select this item to enable or disable DNS Service Configuration. Host Name Settings Select this item to automatic or manual Host Name Settings.
  • Page 92 Domain Name Server Setting Select this item to configure DNS Server Settings. IP Priority Select this item to configure IP Priority.
  • Page 93: System Event Log

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.5.3 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 94: Bmc Tools

    3.5.4 BMC Tools 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 interface after POST stage. Restore AC Power Loss This allows user to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss.
  • Page 95: Event Logs

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.6 Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings Select item to configure the Smbios Event Log Settings. When entering, the items as below are displayed: Smbios Event Log Use this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 96 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 97: Boot Screen

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices the system for user to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot Option #1/#2/#3/#4/#5/#6 Use this item to set the system boot order.
  • Page 98 Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].
  • Page 99: Csm Parameters

    GENOAD12M3-2Q GENOAD12M3-2Q/H GENOAD12M3/T 3.7.1 CSM Parameters CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless running a WHCK test. If using Windows 8 64-bit UEFI and all of the devices support UEFI, it may also disable CSM for faster boot speed.
  • Page 100: Exit Screen

    3.8 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When selecting 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 selecting this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?”...
  • Page 101: Chapter 4 Software Support

    4.3 Contact Information Contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack, welcome to visit ASRock Rack’s website at http://www.ASRockRack.com; or contact the dealer for further information.
  • Page 102: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Follow the procedures below to troubleshoot the system. Always unplug the power cord before adding, removing or changing any hardware compo- nents. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to personal and damages to mother- board components.
  • Page 103 1. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new battery if it does not. 2. Confirm whether the power supply provides adaquate and stable power. Other problems... 1. Try searching key words related to the problem on ASRock Rack ’s FAQ page: http://www.asrockrack.com/support...
  • Page 104: Technical Support Procedures

    5.2 Technical Support Procedures If having tried the troubleshooting procedures mentioned above and the problems are still unsolved, please contact ASRock Rack’s technical support with the following information: 1. Contact information 2. Model name, BIOS version and problem type. 3. System configuration.
  • Page 105 Contact Information 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 contact the dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.

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