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Published August 2024
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  • Page 1 GNRD8-2L2T User Manual Version 1.00 Published August 2024 Copyright©2024 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 INTEL END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING. LICENSE. Licensee has a license under Intel’s copyrights to reproduce Intel’s Software only in its unmodified and binary form, (with the accompanying documentation, the “Software”) for Licensee’s personal use only, and not commercial use, in connection with Intel-based products for which the Software has been provided, subject to the following conditions: (a) Licensee may not disclose, distribute or transfer any part of the Software, and You agree...
  • Page 4 U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The Software is a commercial item (as defined in 48 C.F.R. 2.101) consisting of commercial computer software and commercial computer software documentation (as those terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212), consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 and 48 C.F.R 227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4. You will not provide the Software to the U.S.
  • Page 5 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 6: 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 and Heatsink Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Onboard Headers and Connectors Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch Dr.
  • Page 7 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 Platform Power Configuration 3.3.3 DRAM Configuration 3.3.4 Chipset Configuration 3.3.5 NVMe Configuration 3.3.6 ACPI Configuration 3.3.7 USB Configuration 3.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection 3.3.9 H/W Monitor 3.3.10 Network Stack Configuration 3.3.11 Intel VMD technology...
  • Page 8 Event Logs Security 3.6.1 Expert Key Management Boot Screen Exit Screen Chapter 4 Software Support Download and Install Operating System Download and Install Software Drivers Contact Information Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Technical Support Procedures Returning Merchandise for Service...

  • Page 9: 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 About this motherboard technical support, please visit the website for specific information http://www.asrockrack.com/support/...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications GNRD8-2L2T MB Physical Status Form Factor Dimension 10.5” x 12’’(26.7cm x 30.5cm) Processor System Supports Intel® Xeon® 6700E-series processors Socket 1 Socket E2 (LGA4710) Chipset System on Chip System Memory DIMM Quantity 8 DIMM slots (1DPC) Type Supports DDR5 RDIMM Max.
  • Page 11 AMI UEFI BIOS; 512Mb SPI Flash ROM Features Plug and Play, ACPI 4.0 and above compliance wake up events, SMBIOS 3.4 and above, ASRock Rack Instant Flash Internal Connectors/Headers PSU Connectors 1 (24-pin, ATX PSU signal), 4 (8-pin, ATX 12V)
  • Page 12 Fan Fail LED BMC Heartbeat Support OS Microsoft® Windows® - Server 2022 (64bit) Linux® - Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 9.4 (64bit) - SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 15 SP6 (64bit) - Ubuntu 24.04 (64bit) *Please refer to the website for the latest OS support list. Environment Operating 10°C ~ 35°C (50 - 95°F)

  • Page 13: 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 14: Motherboard Layout

    DDR5_H1 CPU0_HSBP1 PSU_SMB1 FAN1 DDR5_G1 ATX12V4 PWM_CFG1 DDR5_F1 ATXPWR1 DDR5_E1 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 FAN2 CPU0 Intel I210 ATX12V3 ® BIOS GNRD8-2L2T DDR5_A1 DDR5_B1 Intel I210 DDR5_C1 DDR5_D1 PCIE7 M2_2 BAT1 M2_1 PCIE6 Intel X710 PCIE5 SDC1 PCIE4 ASPEED AST2600 PCIE3 FAN6...
  • Page 15 GNRD8-2L2T Description Backplane PCI Express Hot-Plug Connector (CPU0_HSBP1) PWM Configuration Header (PWM_CFG1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V4) 2 DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_E1, DDR5_G1)* 2 DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_F1, DDR5_H1)* PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1) System Fan Connector (FAN1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
  • Page 16 Description BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_2) BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB_1) Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB_1) SPI TPM Header (TPM1) PCI Express 5.0/CXL1.1 x16 Slot (PCIE1) PCI Express 5.0/CXL1.1 x16 Slot (PCIE2) PCI Express 5.0/CXL1.1 x16 Slot (PCIE3) PCI Express 5.0/CXL1.1 x16 Slot (PCIE4) PCI Express 5.0/CXL1.1 x16 Slot (PCIE5) PCI Express 5.0/CXL1.1 x16 Slot (PCIE6) PCI Express 5.0/CXL1.1 x16 Slot (PCIE7)

  • Page 17: Onboard Led Indicators

    GNRD8-2L2T 1.5 Onboard LED Indicators...
  • Page 18 Item Status Description FAN_LED1 FAN1 failed FAN_LED2 FAN2 failed FAN_LED6 FAN6 failed FAN_LED3 FAN3 failed FAN_LED7 FAN7 failed FAN_LED4 FAN4 failed FAN_LED8 FAN8 failed FAN_LED5 FAN5 failed SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready BLED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED...

  • Page 19: I/O Panel

    GNRD8-2L2T 1.6 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description VGA Port (VGA1) 1G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN4)** USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)*** LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)*** 1G LAN RJ-45 Port UID Switch (UID1)
  • Page 20 **There is an LED on each side of the 1G LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port 1G LAN Port LED Indications Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status...

  • Page 21: Block Diagram

    GNRD8-2L2T 1.7 Block Diagram...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is a Deep Micro-ATX form factor (10.5’’ x12", 26.7cm x 30.5cm) motherboard. Before installing the 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 23: Pre-Installation Precautions

    GNRD8-2L2T Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. 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.

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu And Heatsink

    2.3 Installing the CPU and Heatsink 1. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 2. Illustration in this documentation are examples only. Carrier Used Carrier Type Xeon® SP XCC Xeon® SP MCC/LCC Carrier Code Shim 16.70mm 17.55mm Carrier Height XCC Carrier No Shim MCC Carrier...
  • Page 25 GNRD8-2L2T 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 26 Installing CPU: Align the Pin1 mark to install the CPU P1 Mark CPU Carrier Removing CPU: Press the lever to remove the CPU CPU Carrier...
  • Page 27 GNRD8-2L2T...
  • Page 28 CPU Carrier Heatsink CPU Carrier Socket...
  • Page 29 GNRD8-2L2T Set the torque wrench to 6-12 in-lb. One fourth a turn each time. Tighten the screws in a sequential order 1 > 2 > 3 > 4. Loosen the screws in a reverse order.

  • Page 30: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides eight DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots in two groups, and supports Single Channel Memory Technology. 1. Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the powercord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
  • Page 31 GNRD8-2L2T...

  • Page 32: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 7 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE 5.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIE 5.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards. PCIE3 (PCIE 5.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.

  • Page 33: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    GNRD8-2L2T 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...
  • Page 34 Auxiliary Panel Header This header supports multiple (18-pin AUX PANEL1) functions on the front panel, (see p.6, No. 30) including the front panel SMB, internet status indicator and chassis intrusion pin. A. System Fault LED (2-pin LOCATOR) This header is for the Fault LED on the system. B.
  • Page 35 GNRD8-2L2T USB 3.2 Gen1 Header Besides two default USB 3.2 Dummy IntA_PA_D+ (19-pin USB3_1_1) Gen1 ports on the I/O panel, IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PA_D- (see p.6, No. 15) there is one USB 3.2 Gen1 IntA_PB_D- header on this motherboard. IntA_PA_SSTX+ IntA_PB_SSTX+ IntA_PA_SSTX- This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can...
  • Page 36 ATX 12V Power This motherboard provides Connectors four 8-pin ATX 12V power (8-pin ATX12V1) connectors. (see p.6, No. 9) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.6, No. 10) (8-pin ATX12V3) (see p.6, No. 13) (8-pin ATX12V4 (see p.6, No. 3) ATX Power Connector This motherboard provides a (24-pin ATXPWR1) 24-pin ATX power connector.
  • Page 37 GNRD8-2L2T PSU SMBus PSU SMBus monitors the SMBDATA (PSU_SMB1) status of the power supply, fan (see p.6, No. 6) and system temperature. SMBCLK +3VSB ALERT Intelligent Platform This 4-pin connector is No connect Management Bus header used to provide a cabled...
  • Page 38 Clear CMOS Pad CLRMOS1 allows user to (CLRMOS1) clear the data in CMOS. To (see p.6, No. 31) clear CMOS, take out the CMOS battery and short the Clear CMOS Pad. Virtual RAID On CPU This connector supports Intel® +3VSB Header Virtual RAID on CPU and (4-pin RAID_1)
  • Page 39 GNRD8-2L2T MCIO1 Pin Definition Defeinition Pin Defeinition RX_DP0 TX_DP0 RX_DN0 TX_DN0 RX_DP1 TX_DP1 RX_DN1 TX_DN1 BP_TYPE SCL1 WAKE1 SDA1 MCIO1A_CLKP PERST_BUF1_N MCIO1A_CLKN CHANG_DET_N RX_DP2 TX_DP2 RX_DN2 TX_DN2 RX_DP3 TX_DP3 RX_DN3 TX_DN3 RX_DP4 TX_DP4 RX_DN4 TX_DN4 RX_DP5 TX_DP5 RX_DN5 TX_DN5 BP_TYPE...

  • Page 40: Unit Identification Purpose Led/Switch

    2.7 Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch The UID button allows user to 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 41: Dr. Debug

    GNRD8-2L2T 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...
  • Page 42 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 43 GNRD8-2L2T 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 44 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 45 GNRD8-2L2T 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 46 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 47: Dual Lan And Teaming Operation Guide

    GNRD8-2L2T 2.9 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide Dual LAN with Teaming enabled on this 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 48: M.2_Ssd Module Installation Guide

    2.10 M.2_SSD Module Installation Guide The M.2 Socket (M2_1/M2_2, Key M) supports type 2280/22110 M.2 SATA 6.0 Gb/s module or 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 49 GNRD8-2L2T Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. Skip Step 3 and 4 and go straight to Step 5 if 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 50: Chapter 3 Uefi Setup Utility

    Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure 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 51: Navigation Keys

    GNRD8-2L2T 3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key. Navigation Key(s) Function Description Moves cursor left or right to select Screens Moves cursor up or down to select items + / - To change option for the selected items <Tab>...

  • Page 52: Main Screen

    3.2 Main Screen Once 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 53: Mother Board Information

    GNRD8-2L2T 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 54: Memory Information

    3.2.3 Memory Information Press <Enter> to view the information of the memory.

  • Page 55: Advanced Screen

    GNRD8-2L2T 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Plat- form Power Configuration, DRAM Configuration, Chipset Configuration, NVMe Config- uration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/W Monitor, Network Stack Configuration, Intel VMD Technology, Driver Health, Tls Auth Configuration and Instant Flash.

  • Page 56: Cpu Configuration

    3.3.1 CPU Configuration Active Processor 1 Cores Core Disable Bitmap (Hex) 0: Enable all cores. 0xffff: Didable all cores. Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved. Enable Intel(R) TXT Enables Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration.

  • Page 57: Hardware Prefetcher

    GNRD8-2L2T Total Memory Encryption Use this item to enable or disable Total Memory Encryption. TME Encryption Algorithm Use this item to select TME Encryption Algorithm. Trust Domain Extension (TDX) Use this item to enable or disable TDX. TDX Secure Arbitration Mode Loader (SEAM Loader) Use this item to enable or disable SEAM Loader.

  • Page 58: Platform Power Configuration

    3.3.2 Platform Power Configuration Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation. CPU turbo ratio can be fixed when Intel SpeedStep Technology set Disabled and Intel Turbo Boost Technology set En- abled.
  • Page 59 GNRD8-2L2T Enable Monitor MWAIT This item allows user to configure Monitor and MWAIT instructions whether Auto maps to enable. ACPI C6x Enumeration Configure the ACPI C6x Enumeration, the default value is [Auto]. C1 to C1e Promotion Use this item to enable or disable the C1 to C1e Promotion.

  • Page 60: Dram Configuration

    3.3.3 DRAM Configuration Enforce DDR Memory Frequency POR Enable to enforce POR restrictions for DDR frequency and voltage programming. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. Numa Use this item to enable or disable Non Uniform Memory Access (NUMA).
  • Page 61 GNRD8-2L2T ADDDC Sparing Use this item to enable or disable Memory Rank Sparing. Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrub is a background activity initiated by the processor to seek out and fix memory errors. The default value is [Enabled]. Global Scrambling Use this item to enable or disable Global Scrambling.

  • Page 62: Chipset Configuration

    3.3.4 Chipset Configuration MMCFG Base Use this item to select MMCFG Base. Auto-Auto decides based on Si compatibility. MMCFG Size Use this item to select MMCFG Size. MMIO High Base Use this item to select MMIO High Base. MMIO High Granularity Size Use this item to select MMIO Granularity Size.
  • Page 63 GNRD8-2L2T Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Onboard LAN1 Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Onboard LAN2 Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

  • Page 64: Nvme Configuration

    3.3.5 NVMe Configuration The NVMe Configuration displays the NVMe Drive Options Settings. Launch NVMe driver Select this item to enable or disable launch NVMe driver. Self Test Option Select either Short or Extended Self Test. Short option will take couple of minutes and extended option will take several minutes to complete.

  • Page 65: Acpi Configuration

    GNRD8-2L2T 3.3.6 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 Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In Singals.

  • Page 66: Usb Configuration

    3.3.7 USB Configuration This displays the USB Module Version, Controllers and USB Devices information.

  • Page 67: Serial Port Console Redirection

    GNRD8-2L2T 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, user 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 the computer and the host computer to which are connected exchange information.

  • 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 GNRD8-2L2T 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.

  • Page 70: H/W Monitor

    3.3.9 H/W Monitor In this section, it allows user to monitor the status of the hardware on the system, includ- ing the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

  • Page 71: Network Stack Configuration

    GNRD8-2L2T 3.3.10 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Use this to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack. IPv4 PXE Support Use this to enable or disable IPv4 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot support will not be available. IPv4 HTTP Support Use this to enable or disable IPv4 HTTP boot support.

  • Page 72: Media Detect Count

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

  • Page 73: Intel Vmd Technology

    GNRD8-2L2T 3.3.11 Intel VMD technology Press <Enter> to bring up the Intel VMD for Volume Management Device Configuration menu. Intel VMD for Volume Management Device on Socket 0 When [Enabled], users are allowed to configure the options below. Enable/Disable VMD Use this item to enable or disable VMD in this Stack.

  • Page 74: Driver Health

    3.3.12 Driver Health This displays the Health Status for the Drivers/Controllers.

  • Page 75: Tls Auth Configuration

    GNRD8-2L2T 3.3.13 Tls Auth Configuration Server CA Configuration Press <Enter> to configure Server CA. Client Cert Configuration Enroll Cert Press <Enter> to enroll cert. Delete Cert Press <Enter> to delete cert.

  • Page 76: Instant Flash

    3.3.14 Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI up- datetool allows user to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MSDOS 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 prepar- ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.

  • Page 77: Server Mgmt

    GNRD8-2L2T 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 255 seconds to initialize Host to BMC interfaces. FRB-2 Timer...
  • Page 78 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 Use this to configure BMC network parameters. DNS Configuration Use this to configure DNS parameters.

  • Page 79: Bmc Network Configuration

    GNRD8-2L2T 3.4.1 BMC Network Configuration Bonding Setting Select this item to enabled or disabled bonding. Please enable all lan channel first when want to enable bonding. Manual Setting IPMI LAN If [No] is selected, the IP address is assigned by DHCP. If using a static IP address, toggle to [Yes], and the changes take effect after the system reboots.

  • Page 80: 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/faq.asp VLAN Enable or disable Virtual Local Area Network.

  • Page 81: Dns Configuration

    GNRD8-2L2T 3.4.2 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 82: System Event Log

    3.4.3 System Event Log SEL Components Change this to enable or 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 83: Bmc Tools

    GNRD8-2L2T 3.4.4 BMC Tools KCS Control Select this KCS interface state after POST end. If [Enabled] us 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 84: Event Logs

    3.5 Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings Use this item to configure the Smbios Event Log Settings. When entering the item, the screen displays following sub-items: Smbios Event Log Use this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.

  • Page 85: Security

    GNRD8-2L2T 3.6 Security This section allows user to set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password item is allowed user 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 86: Expert Key Management

    3.6.1 Expert 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. Install Default Secure Boot Keys Please install default secure boot keys if it’s the first time to use secure boot.
  • Page 87 GNRD8-2L2T Platform Key (PK) 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: Factory, Modified, Mixed...
  • Page 88 2. Authenticated UEFI Variable 3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256) Key Source: Factory, Modified, Mixed Forbidden Signatures (dbx) 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.
  • Page 89 GNRD8-2L2T 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, Modified, Mixed...

  • Page 90: Boot Screen

    3.7 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on the system for user to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot Option #1/#2/#3/#4/#5/#6 Use this to set the system boot order. UEFI USB Drive BBS Priorities Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence from available UEFI USB Drives.
  • Page 91 GNRD8-2L2T Full Screen Logo Enable to display the boot logo or disable to show normal POST message.

  • Page 92: 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 93: Chapter 4 Software Support

    Please download the operating system from the OS manufacturer. Please refer to the OS documentation for more instructions. * Please download the Intel® SATA Floppy Image driver from the ASRock Rack’s website (www.asrockrack.com) to the USB drive while installing OS in SATA RAID mode.

  • Page 94: 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 components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components. 1.
  • Page 95 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 keywords related to the related problem on ASRock Rack’s FAQ page: http://www.asrockrack.com/support...

  • Page 96: Technical Support Procedures

    5.2 Technical Support Procedures If 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. 4. Problem description. Contact ASRock Rack’s technical support at: http://www.asrockrack.com/support/tsd.asp...
  • Page 97 GNRD8-2L2T Contact Information If it needs 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 contact the dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrockrack.com/tsd.asp...

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