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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) 2.4.1 DIMM Population for DDR4 2.4.2 DIMM Population for NVDIMM-N Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Onboard Headers and Connectors Dr.
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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 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...
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Security 3.5.1 Key Management Boot Screen 3.6.1 CSM Parameters 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...
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1.2 Specifications ROME2D32TM3 Physical Status Form Factor Proprietary T-shape Dimension (W*D) 18.8607'' x 17.0149'' Processor System Supported CPU Support AMD EPYC™ 7003 and 7002 Series Processors Socket 1+1 Socket SP3 (LGA 4094) Max. Thermal 280 W Design Power (TDP) Chipset System on chip...
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CPU1_PVCCIN, CPU2_PVCCIN, PVDDQ_ ABCD,PVDDQ_EFGH,PVDDQ_IJKL,PVDDQ_ MNOP, 1.05V_PCH,1.8V_PCH, +BAT,PVNN_PCH, 3.3V,5V,12V,3.3VSB, 5VSB Server Management Controller ASPEED AST2500: IPMI2.0 with iKVM and vMedia support BIOS BIOS type AMI 256 Mb SPI Flash ROM Features ASRock Rack Instant Flash, ACPI 5.0, SMBIOS 2.3, Plug and Play (PnP)
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256Mb 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 Support OS Microsoft® Windows®: - Server 2016 (64 bit) - Server 2019 (64 bit) - Server 2022 (64 bit) Linux®:...
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ROME2D32TM3 Operating Enviroment Temperature Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C NOTE: Please refer to our website for the latest specifications. This motherboard supports Wake from on Board LAN. To use this function, please make sure that the “Wake on Magic Packet from power off state” is enabled in Device Manager >...
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.
ROME2D32TM3 1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description VGA Header (VGA1) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)** Serial Port (RJ45) (COM1) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)** IPMI LAN Header (IPMI_LAN1)* USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (USB3_2) UID Switch (UID) USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (USB3_1) LAN Port LED Indications *There are two LED next to the LAN port.
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*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...
Chapter 2 Installation This is a T-Shape Proprietary form factor (17” x 19”, 43.18 cm x 48.26 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.
ROME2D32TM3 2.3 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
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ROME2D32TM3 Carr ier Frame with CPU Rail Frame Please make sure that the carrier frame with CPU is closely attached to the rail frame while inserting it. Install the carrier frame with CPU. Don’t separate them.
2.4.2 DIMM Population for NVDIMM-N The followings are the NVDIMM population rules. • BIOS version 1.0.0.0 is required for NVDIMM-N enablement. • NVDIMMs can occupy a channel exclusively or share a channel with a standard DDR4 DIMM. • If sharing a channel, the NVDIMM module type must be the same as the DDR DIMM base module type and have the same DRAM width (x4 or x8, for example).
2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE 4.0 Gen Z 8C x32 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x32 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIE 4.0 Gen Z 8C x32 slot, from CPU2) is used for PCI Express x32 lane width cards.
ROME2D32TM3 2.6 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...
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Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX_PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.7, No. 9) including front panel SMB, internet status indicator. AUX_PANEL1 +3VSB +3VSB LOCATORLED+ PLED- LOCATORLED- System Fault LED- System Fault LED+ HDLED- PWRBTN# LED_PWR LAN1_LINK RESET# SMB_DATA...
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ROME2D32TM3 Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Besides three default USB 3.2 Header Gen1 ports on the I/O panel, (19-pin FRNT_USB3_1) there is one USB 3.2 Gen1 (see p.7, No. 52) header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can FRNT_USB3_1 support one USB 3.2 Gen1 port...
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System Fan Connectors Please connect fan cables to the fan connectors and match the (for 2U system) (6-pin FAN1) black wire to the ground pin. (see p.7, No. 45) All fans support Fan Control. (6-pin FAN2) (see p.7, No. 39) (6-pin FAN3) (see p.7, No.
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ROME2D32TM3 BMC SMB Headers These headers are used for the (5-pin BMC_SMB1) SM BUS devices. (see p.7, No. 73) BMC_SMB_PRESENT_1_N Power (5-pin BMC_SMB2) BMC_SMBCLK (see p.7, No. 72) BMC_SMBDATA (5-pin BMC_SMB3) (see p.7, No. 71) SPI TPM Header This connector supports SPI...
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SATA Power Connector Please use a SATA power cable (4-pin HDD_PWR1) to connect this SATA Power (see p.7, No. 53) Connector and your SATA +12V HDD for supplying power from the motherboard, when using DC-IN mode without SATA power supply. Backplane Power Please connect a 12-pin power +12V...
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ROME2D32TM3 PWM Configuration This header is used for PWM Header configurations. (3-pin PWM_CFG1) (see p.7, No. 37) USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector (USB3_3) (see p.7, No. 64) Mini SAS HD Connector The Mini SAS HD connector (MSAS_HD0) supports SAS/SATA data (see p.7, No. 60) cables for internal storage devices.
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PDB Power Connector When a power distribution (5-pin CRPS_IN1) board is needed, use a power (see p.7, No. 55) cable to connect this connector and the PDB for power supply. Clear CMOS Pad This allows you to clear the (CLRCMOS1) data in CMOS.
ROME2D32TM3 2.7 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...
ROME2D32TM3 2.8 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,...
2.9 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2242/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4 x4 (64Gb/s). Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw.
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ROME2D32TM3 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.
2.10 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2242/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4 x2 (32Gb/s). Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
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ROME2D32TM3 Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. 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. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used.
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;...
ROME2D32TM3 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>...
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.
ROME2D32TM3 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, Network Stack Configuration, Tls Auth Configuration, and Instant Flash.
3.3.1 CPU Configuration SVM Mode Enable or disable CPU Virtualization. Node 0 Information View Memory Information related to Node 0. Node 1 Information View Memory Information related to Node 1.
ROME2D32TM3 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration Onboard VGA Use this to enable or disable the Onboard VGA function. The default value is [Enabled]. Onboard LAN Use this to enable or disable the onboard LAN. The default value is [Enabled]. PCIE1 Link Width This allows you to select PCIE1 Link Width.
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SLIM3 Link Width This allows you to select SLIM3 Link Width. The default value is [x4x4]. SLIM4 Link Width This allows you to select SLIM4 Link Width. The default value is [x4x4]. SLIM5 Link Width This allows you to select SLIM5 Link Width. The default value is [x4x4]. SLIM6 Link Width This allows you to select SLIM6 Link Width.
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ROME2D32TM3 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. If [Power On] is selected, the system will start to boot up when the power recovers.
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 powersoft- off mode.
ROME2D32TM3 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]. (This item will be hidden when CSM is set to [Disabled].)
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Use this item to set parameters of Serial Port 1 (COM). 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.
ROME2D32TM3 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.
Bits Per Second Use this item to select the serial port transmission speed. The speed used in the host computer and the client computer must be the same. Long or noisy lines may require lower transmission speed. The options include [9600], [19200], [38400], [57600] and [115200]. Data Bits Use this item to set the data transmission size.
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ROME2D32TM3 Out-of-Band Mgmt Port Microsof t Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows 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.
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.
ROME2D32TM3 3.3.10 PCI Subsystem Settings SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support.
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.
ROME2D32TM3 3.3.12 AMD PBS Use this item to configure AMD CPM RAS related settings. iLA TraceMemoryEn Reserved 1M bytes MMIO space on 1M boundary when iLA TraceMemoryEn is enabled. SRIS mode debug Use this item to control SRIS mode debug.
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.
ROME2D32TM3 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.
ROME2D32TM3 3.3.15 Tls Auth Configuration Server CA Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Server CA. Client Cert Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Client Cert.
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.
ROME2D32TM3 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.
3.4.1 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].
ROME2D32TM3 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...
3.4.2 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.
ROME2D32TM3 3.4.3 BMC Tools Load BMC Default Settings Use this item to load BMC default settings. KCS control Select the KSC 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...
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.
ROME2D32TM3 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.
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)
ROME2D32TM3 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.
Bootup Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].
ROME2D32TM3 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.
3.7 Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings This allows you to configure the Smbios Event Log Settings. When entering the item, you will see the followings: Smbios Event Log Use this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.
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ROME2D32TM3 entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes. Log EFI Status Code Enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM reserved type E0 (if not already converted to legacy). Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type Enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (Not all may be translated).
3.8 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop-out. Press <F10> key or select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?”...
4.3 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...
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Follow the procedures below to troubleshoot your system. Always unplug the power cord before adding, removing or changing any hardware com- ponents. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.
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1. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new battery if it does not. 2. Confirm whether your power supply provides adaquate and stable power. Other problems... 1. Try searching keywords related to your problem on ASRock Rack’s FAQ page: http://www.asrockrack.com/support...
5.2 Technical Support Procedures If you have tried the troubleshooting procedures mentioned above and the problems are still unsolved, please contact ASRock Rack’s technical support with the following information: 1. Your contact information 2. Model name, BIOS version and problem type.
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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