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GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published March 2023
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  • Page 1 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q User Manual Version 1.0 Published March 2023 Copyright©2023 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    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...
  • 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 Slot (PCI Express Slot) Jumper Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Dr.
  • Page 5 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Main Screen 3.2.1 Mother Board 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 Install Default Secure Boot Keys 3.4.2 Clear Secure Boot Keys 3.4.3 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 Exit Screen Chapter 4 Software Support Download and Install Operating System Download and Install Software Drivers Contact Information...

  • 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 Please visit the website for more technical support related to this motherboard: http://www.asrockrack.com/support/...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q MB Physical Status Form Factor EEB like Dimension 12.8" x 14" (325.1 x 355.6mm) Processor System Supports AMD EPYC9004 series processors Socket 1+1 Socket SP5 (SM-LGA-6096) Thermal Design 320-400W Power (TDP) Chipset System on Chip System Memory...
  • Page 9 System BIOS Type AMI 256Mb 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) Other Internal Connectors/Headers PSU Connector 1 Micro-Fit (6-pin, ATX PSU signal) w/ ATX 24-pin adapter...
  • Page 10 PMbus IPMB Clear CMOS 1 (contact pads) ME Manufacture Mode Header HDT Debug Header LED Indicators Standby Power LED 1 (5VSB) 80 Debug Port LED Fan Fail LED BMC Heartbeat LED 1 Support OS Microsoft® Windows®: - Server 2019 (64bit) - Server 2022 (64 bit) Linux®: - RedHat Enterprise Linux Server 8.6 (64bit) / Server 9.0...

  • Page 11: Unique Features

    . With this utility, press 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

    1.4 Motherboard Layout 35.56 cm (14in) DDR5_K1 MCIO6 IPMB1 PWM_CFG1 CPU_HSBP1 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 DDR5_I1 PSU_SMB1 12V_1 BMC_SMB1 DDR5_H1 NMI_BTN1 MCIO5 DDR5_G1 MCIO1 SFP_CON1 LAN1 SFP_CON2 TPM_BIOS_PH1 LAN2 NCSI_SEL1 UBM_SEL1 IPMI_LAN1 CPU0 ASPEED AST2600 USB3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1) ATX6PIN1 DDR5_A1 USB3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_2)
  • Page 13 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q Description Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB1) PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1) System Fan Connector (FAN4) System Fan Connector (FAN3) System Fan Connector (FAN2) System Fan Connector (FAN1) SPI TPM Header (TPM_BIOS_PH1) ATX 12V Power Connectors (12V_1) Mini Cool Edge IO x8 Connector (MCIO5)
  • Page 14 No. Description Mini Cool Edge IO x8 Connector (MCIO4) Mini Cool Edge IO x8 Connector (MCIO3) System Fan Connector (FAN5) System Fan Connector (FAN6) System Fan Connector (FAN7) System Fan Connector (FAN8) OCP3 +12VSB Power Jumper (+12VSB_SEL1) OCP NIC 3.0 Slot (PCIe5.0 x16) (OCP1) PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE6) Mini Cool Edge IO x8 Connector (MCIO7) M.2 Socket (M2_1) (Type 2280)

  • Page 15: Onboard Led Indicators

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators Item Status Description LED_FAN4 FAN4 failed LED_FAN3 FAN3 failed LED_FAN2 FAN2 failed LED_FAN1 FAN1 failed SYS_LED1 System failed SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready LED_FAN5 FAN5 failed LED_FAN6 FAN6 failed LED_FAN7 FAN7 failed LED_FAN8 FAN8 failed...

  • Page 16: I/O Panel

    1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description 25G SFP28 (Fiber) (SFP_CON1)** USB3.2 Gen1 Port (USB3_1) 25G SFP28 (Fiber) (SFP_CON2)** USB3.2 Gen1 Port (USB3_2) IPMI LAN Header (IPMI_LAN1)* UID Switch (UID1) VGA Port (VGA) 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 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q **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 LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED...

  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    1.7 Block Diagram...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installation

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q Chapter 2 Installation This is a n EEB-li ke form factor (12.8" x 14") mot herboard. Before insta l ling t he motherboard, study the configuration of the 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 and motherboard damages.

  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu

    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 21 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q...
  • Page 22 Carr ier Frame with CPU Rail Frame Please make sure that the carrier frame with CPU is closely attached to the rail frame while inserting it. Install the carrier frame with CPU. Don’t separate them.
  • Page 23 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q...
  • Page 24 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. 10-4 10-2 10-5 10-6 10-1...

  • Page 25: Installing The Memory Modules (Dimm)

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 2.4 Installing the Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Eight Channel Memory Technology. CPU0 CPU1 DDR5_A1, B1, C1, E1, G1 H1, I1, K1 DDR5_M1, N1, O1, Q1, S1, T1, U1, W1 1.

  • Page 26: Recommended Memory Configurations

    Recommended Memory Configurations CPU Configurations (for reference only) Number of DIMM Installed DIMM Slot CPU0 Number of DIMM Installed DIMM Slot CPU1 The symbol V indicates the slot is populated.
  • Page 27 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q...

  • Page 28: Expansion Slot (Pci Express Slot)

    2.5 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) There is a PCI Express slot on this motherboard. PCIE slot: PCIE6 (PCIE 5.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. Slot Generation Mechanical Electrical Source PCIE6 CPU1 Installing an expansion card Step 1.

  • Page 29: Jumper Setup

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 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 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX_PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.6, No.30) including front panel SMB, internet status indicator. 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 (19-pin USB3_1_2) Gen1 ports on the I/O panel, (see p.6, No.22) there is one USB 3.2 Gen1 header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports.
  • Page 33 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q Backplane PCI Express The header is used for the hot CPU_HP_SCL Hot-Plug Connector plug feature of HDDs on the CPU_HP_SDA (5-pin CPU_ HSBP1) backplane. P0_HP_ALERT_L (see p.6, No.12) System Fan Connectors Please connect fan cables to (6-pin FAN1) the fan connectors and match (see p.6, No.6)
  • Page 34 Micro-Fit ATX 6Pin The motherboard provides Power Connector one 6-pin power/signal (6-pin ATX6PIN1 connector which is a required input for ATX power source. (ATX 24pin-to-6pin) (see p.6, No. 18) When using ATX power, it is necessary to use a 24pin- to-6pin power cable to connect between the 24pin power connector of PSU...
  • Page 35 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q Serial Port Header RRXD1 This COM1 header DDTR#1 (9-pin COM1) supports a serial port DDSR#1 CCTS# (see p.6, No.46) module. RRI#1 RRTS#1 TTXD1 DDCD#1 Serial General Purpose These headers support Serial SCLOCK SLOAD Input/Output Headers Link interface for onboard (7-pin SATA_SGPIO1) SATA connections.
  • Page 36 MCIO1 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G3_RX_DP0 G3_TX_DP0 G3_RX_DN0 G3_TX_DN0 G3_RX_DP1 G3_TX_DP1 G3_RX_DN1 G3_TX_DN1 SCL1 SDA1 PERST_BUF1_N PRSNT1_N G3_RX_DP2 G3_TX_DP2 G3_RX_DN2 G3_TX_DN2 G3_RX_DP3 G3_TX_DP3 G3_RX_DN3 G3_TX_DN3 G3_RX_DP4 G3_TX_DP4 G3_RX_DN4 G3_TX_DN4 G3_RX_DP5 G3_TX_DP5 G3_RX_DN5 G3_TX_DN5 SCL2 SDA2 PERST_BUF2_N PRSNT2_N G3_RX_DP6 G3_TX_DP6 G3_RX_DN6 G3_TX_DN6 G3_RX_DP7...
  • Page 37 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q MCIO2 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition G1_RX_DP7 G1_TX_DP7 G1_RX_DN7 G1_TX_DN7 G1_RX_DP6 G1_TX_DP6 G1_RX_DN6 G1_TX_DN6 SCL1 SDA1 PERST_BUF1_N PRSNT1_N G1_RX_DP5 G1_TX_DP5 G1_RX_DN5 G1_TX_DN5 G1_RX_DP4 G1_TX_DP4 G1_RX_DN4 G1_TX_DN4 G1_RX_DP3 G1_TX_DP3 G1_RX_DN3 G1_TX_DN3 G1_RX_DP2 G1_TX_DP2 G1_RX_DN2 G1_TX_DN2 SCL2 SDA2 PERST_BUF2_N PRSNT2_N G1_RX_DP1...
  • Page 38 MCIO3 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition P0_RX_DP8 P0_TX_DP8 P0_RX_DN8 P0_TX_DN8 P0_RX_DP9 P0_TX_DP9 P0_RX_DN9 P0_TX_DN9 SCL1 SDA1 PERST_BUF1_N PRSNT1_N P0_RX_DP10 P0_TX_DP10 P0_RX_DN10 P0_TX_DN10 P0_RX_DP11 P0_TX_DP11 P0_RX_DN11 P0_TX_DN11 P0_RX_DP12 P0_TX_DP12 P0_RX_DN12 P0_TX_DN12 P0_RX_DP13 P0_TX_DP13 P0_RX_DN13 P0_TX_DN13 SCL2 SDA2 PERST_BUF2_N PRSNT2_N P0_RX_DP14 P0_TX_DP14 P0_RX_DN14 P0_TX_DN14 P0_RX_DP15...
  • Page 39 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q MCIO4 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition P0_RX_DP0 P0_TX_DP0 P0_RX_DN0 P0_TX_DN0 P0_RX_DP1 P0_TX_DP1 P0_RX_DN1 P0_TX_DN1 SCL1 SDA1 PERST_BUF1_N PRSNT1_N P0_RX_DP2 P0_TX_DP2 P0_RX_DN2 P0_TX_DN2 P0_RX_DP3 P0_TX_DP3 P0_RX_DN3 P0_TX_DN3 P0_RX_DP4 P0_TX_DP4 P0_RX_DN4 P0_TX_DN4 P0_RX_DP5 P0_TX_DP5 P0_RX_DN5 P0_TX_DN5 SCL2 SDA2 PERST_BUF2_N PRSNT2_N P0_RX_DP6...
  • Page 40 MCIO5 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition P2_RX_DP7 P2_TX_DP7 P2_RX_DN7 P2_TX_DN7 P2_RX_DP6 P2_TX_DP6 P2_RX_DN6 P2_TX_DN6 SCL1 SDA1 PERST_BUF1_N PRSNT1_N P2_RX_DP5 P2_TX_DP5 P2_RX_DN5 P2_TX_DN5 P2_RX_DP4 P2_TX_DP4 P2_RX_DN4 P2_TX_DN4 P2_RX_DP3 P2_TX_DP3 P2_RX_DN3 P2_TX_DN3 P2_RX_DP2 P2_TX_DP2 P2_RX_DN2 P2_TX_DN2 SCL2 SDA2 PERST_BUF2_N PRSNT2_N P2_RX_DP1 P2_TX_DP1 P2_RX_DN1 P2_TX_DN1 P2_RX_DP0...
  • Page 41 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q MCIO6 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition P2_RX_DP15 P2_TX_DP15 P2_RX_DN15 P2_TX_DN15 P2_RX_DP14 P2_TX_DP14 P2_RX_DN14 P2_TX_DN14 SCL1 SDA1 PERST_BUF1_N PRSNT1_N P2_RX_DP13 P2_TX_DP13 P2_RX_DN13 P2_TX_DN13 P2_RX_DP12 P2_TX_DP12 P2_RX_DN12 P2_TX_DN12 P2_RX_DP11 P2_TX_DP11 P2_RX_DN11 P2_TX_DN11 P2_RX_DP10 P2_TX_DP10 P2_RX_DN10 P2_TX_DN10 SCL2 SDA2 PERST_BUF2_N PRSNT2_N P2_RX_DP9...
  • Page 42 MCIO7 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition P1_RX_DP7 P1_TX_DP7 P1_RX_DN7 P1_TX_DN7 P1_RX_DP6 P1_TX_DP6 P1_RX_DN6 P1_TX_DN6 SCL1 SDA1 PERST_BUF1_N PRSNT1_N P1_RX_DP5 P1_TX_DP5 P1_RX_DN5 P1_TX_DN5 P1_RX_DP4 P1_TX_DP4 P1_RX_DN4 P1_TX_DN4 P1_RX_DP3 P1_TX_DP3 P1_RX_DN3 P1_TX_DN3 P1_RX_DP2 P1_TX_DP2 P1_RX_DN2 P1_TX_DN2 SCL2 SDA2 PERST_BUF2_N PRSNT2_N P1_RX_DP1 P1_TX_DP1 P1_RX_DN1 P1_TX_DN1 P1_RX_DP0...
  • Page 43 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q MCIO8 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition P1_RX_DP15 P1_TX_DP15 P1_RX_DN15 P1_TX_DN15 P1_RX_DP14 P1_TX_DP14 P1_RX_DN14 P1_TX_DN14 SCL1 SDA1 PERST_BUF1_N PRSNT1_N P1_RX_DP13 P1_TX_DP13 P1_RX_DN13 P1_TX_DN13 P1_RX_DP12 P1_TX_DP12 P1_RX_DN12 P1_TX_DN12 P1_RX_DP11 P1_TX_DP11 P1_RX_DN11 P1_TX_DN11 P1_RX_DP10 P1_TX_DP10 P1_RX_DN10 P1_TX_DN10 SCL2 SDA2 PERST_BUF2_N PRSNT2_N P1_RX_DP9...

  • 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 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 The UID button can be used to locate the server being processed behind the server rack. 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 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 2.10 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1/M2_2) The M.2 Socket (M2_1/M2_2, Key M) supports type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen5 x4 (16GT/s x4). Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw.

  • Page 52: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    2.11 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide 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. Fault tolerance on the dual LAN network prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to a working port.

  • Page 53: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 54: Navigation Keys

    3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key. Navigation Key(s) Function Description Moves cursor left or right to select Screens Moves cursor up or down to select items + / - To change option for the selected items <Tab>...

  • Page 55: Main Screen

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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.

  • Page 56: Mother Board Information

    3.2.1 Mother Board 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 57: Memory Information

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 3.2.3 Memory Information Press <Enter> to view the information of the memory.

  • Page 58: Advanced Screen

    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 59: Cpu Configuration

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 3.3.1 CPU Configuration SVM Mode Enable or disable CPU Virtualization. Node 0 Information Select this item to display the Node 0 Information. Node 1 Information Select this item to display the Node 1 Information.

  • Page 60: Chipset Configuration

    3.3.2 Chipset Configuration Onboard VGA Use this to enable or disable the Onboard VGA function. Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN. MCIO Mode Selection This item is for MCIO Mode Configuration. MCIO3 / MCIO4 Mode Selection Configure MCIO3/4 PCIE or SATA Mode.
  • Page 61 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q PCIE Link Speed This displays the PCIE Link Speed. OCP1 / MCIO1 / MCIO2 / MCIO3 / MCIO4 / MCIO5 / MCIO6 / MCIO7 / MCIO8 Link Speed The default values for these are [Auto]. PCIE HotPlug Select this item to enable or disable HotPlug for PCIE6, OCP1, MCIO1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 glob- ally.

  • Page 62: Storage Configuration

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

  • Page 63: Nvme Configuration

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 64: 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 65: Usb Configuration

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 3.3.6 USB Configuration The USB Configuration displays the USB Controllers and USB Devices informations.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Serial Port Console Redirection

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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. Console Redirection Settings Use this option to configure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which are be connected to) will exchange data.

  • Page 68: Flow Control

    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 69 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 70: 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 71: Pci Subsystem Settings

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 72: 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 73: Amd Pbs

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 74 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 75: Psp Firmware Versions

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 76: 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 77: Media Detect Count

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q Media detect count Number of times the presence of media will be checked. Use either +/- or numeric keys to set the value.

  • Page 78: 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 79: Tls Auth Configuration

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 80: 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 81: Security

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 82: Install Default Secure Boot Keys

    3.4.1 Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it is the first time to use secure boot. Select Clear Secure Boot keys item to clear the asigned secure boot keys.

  • Page 83: Clear Secure Boot Keys

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 3.4.2 Clear Secure Boot Keys Force System to Setup Mode-Clear all Secure Boot Variables. Change takes effect after re- boot.

  • Page 84: Key Management

    3.4.3 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 GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER)
  • 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

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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. FRB-2 Timer...
  • 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

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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. Manual Setting IPMI LAN If [No] is selected, the IP address is assigned by DHCP.

  • Page 90: Ipv6 Support

    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

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 Use this item to enable or disable DNS Service Configuration. Host Name Settings Use this item to automatic or manual Host Name Settings.
  • Page 92 Domain Name Server Setting This item supports Manual and Bond0 DNS Server Settings. IP Priority This item supports IPV4 and IPV6 IP Priority.

  • Page 93: System Event Log

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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. UEFI USB Drive BBS Priorities Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence from available UEFI USB Drives.
  • Page 98 Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].

  • Page 99: Exit Screen

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 100: 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 101: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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 102 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 103: Technical Support Procedures

    GENOA2D16NQM3-2Q 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.
  • Page 104 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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