ROMED8-2T
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published February 2020
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Version 1.0 (MB R1.0X)
Published April 2020
Copyright©2020 ASRock Rack Inc. All rights reserved.
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prots, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock
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is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please
follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see ww w.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate”
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welcome to visit ASRock Rack’s website at www.ASRockRack.com; or you may contact
your dealer for further information.
ASRock Rack Incorporation
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Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Unique Features 6
1.4 Motherboard Layout 7
1.5 Onboard LED Indicators 10
1.6 I/O Panel 12
1.7 Block Diagram 14
Chapter 2 Installation 15
2.1 Screw Holes 15
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 16
2.3 Installing the CPU 17
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 21
2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 23
2.6 Jumper Setup 24
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26
2.8 Dr. Debug 32
2.9 Unit Identication purpose LED/Switch 38
2.10 Driver Installation Guide 38
2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 39
Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 41
3.1 Intr o duction 41
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 41
3.1.2 Navigation Keys 42
3.2 Main Screen 43
3.3 Advanced Screen 44
3.3.1 CPU Conguration 45
3.3.2 Chipset Conguration 46
3.3.3 Storage Conguration 48
3.3.4 ACPI Conguration 49
3.3.5 USB Conguration 50
3.3.6 Super IO Conguration 51
3.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection 52
3.3.8 H/W Monitor 55
3.3.9 AMD CBS 57
3.3.10 AMD PBS 58
3.3.11 PSP Firmware Versions 59
3.3.12 Instant Flash 60
3.4 Server Mgmt 61
3.4.1 System Event Log 62
3.4.2 BMC Network Conguration 63
3.4.2 BMC Tools 65
3.5 Security 66
3.5.1 Key Management 67
3.6 Boot Screen 70
3.6.1 CSM Parameters 72
3.7 Event Logs 74
3.8 Exit Screen 76
Chapter 4 Software Support 77
4.1 Install Operating System 77
4.2 Support CD Information 77
4.2.1 Running The Support CD 77
4.2.2 Drivers Menu 77
4.2.3 Utilities Menu 77
4.2.4 Contact Information 77
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 78
5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures 78
5.2 Technical Support Procedures 80
5.3 Returning Merchandise for Service 80
ROMED8-2T
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock Rack ROMED8-2T motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock Rack’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock Rack’s
commitment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the motherboard and step-
by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the conguration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Becau se the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the content of thi s manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modic ations of
this manual occ ur, the updated version will be avail able on ASRock Rack website without
further notice. You may nd the latest memor y and CPU support lists on ASRock Ra ck
website a s well. ASRock Rack’s Website: www.ASRockRack.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for
specic information about the model you are using.
http://www.asrockrack.com/support/
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock Rack ROMED8-2T Motherboard
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(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Quick Installation Guide
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1 x I/O Shield
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1 x SATA3 Cable (60cm)
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1 x Mini SAS HD to 4 SAS/SATA Cable (12G)
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2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
•
If any items are missing or appear damaged, contac t your authoriz ed dealer.
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1.2 Specications
ROM ED8-2T
MB Physical Status
Form Factor ATX
Dimension 12'' x 9.6'' (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Processor System
CPU AMD EPYC™ 7002/7001 Series Processor Family
Socket Single Socket SP3 (LGA4094)
Chipset N/A
System Memory
Type - Eight Channel DDR4 memory technology
- Supports DDR4 RDIMM, LRDIMM, and NVDIMM (Jump
Opt ion)
DIMM Size Per
DIMM
DIMM Frequency - R DIMM: 3200MHz
Vol t age 1.2V
Expansion Slot
PCIe 4.0 x 16 PCIE1: Gen4 x16 link
Storage
SATA Controller 9 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s (from 2x mini SAS HD and 1x SATA DOM
M.2 Slot 2(2230/2242/2260/2280/22110, SATA/PCIE(X4))
Ethernet
Interface 10000/1000 /100 /10 Mbps by Intel X550
- RDIMM: 64GB*, 32GB, 16GB, 8GB
- LRDIMM: 128GB**, 64GB*, 32GB
- NV DIMM: 32GB***
*64GB: wait for the device to be validated
**128GB: wait for the device to be validated
***Wait for the dev ice to be validate d
- LRDIMM: 3200MHz
- NVDIMM: 2666MHz*
*Wait for the device to be validated
PCIE2: Gen4 x16 link (shared with M2_1/OCU1/OCU2/
SATA_4_7 by PE8_SEL/PE16_SEL jumpers)
PCIE3: Gen4 x16 link
PCIE4: Gen4 x16 link
PCIE5: Gen4 x16 link
PCIE6: Gen4 x16 link
PCIE7: Gen4 x16 link
por t)
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LAN Controller - 2 x RJ45 10G base-T by Intel® X550
- 1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port by RTL8211E
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az
- Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function
- Supports PXE
- LAN1 supports NCSI
Management
BMC Controller ASPEED AST2500
IPMI Dedicated
GLAN
Features Watch Dog
Graphics
Controller ASPEED AST2500
Rear Panel I/O
VGA Port 1 x D-Sub
Serial port 1 x COM port
USB 3.1 Gen1 Port 2
USB 3.1 Gen2 Port 1 (t ype C)
LAN Port - 2+1 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port
UID 1
Internal Connector
Auxiliary Panel
Header
TPM Header 1
TPM-SPI Header 1
IPMB Header 1
Fan Header 7 Fans x 6-pin
ATX Power 1 x (24-pin) + 1 x (8-pin) + 1 x (4-pin) + 1 x (6-pin)(6 pin for
USB 3.1 Gen1
Header
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type
C Header
M.2 2(M2_1: 2230/2242/2260/2280, SATA/PCIE(X4);
SATA DOM 1
OCulink 2
BMC SMB 1
PSU SMB 1
1 x Realtek RTL8211E for dedicated management GLAN
NMI
- LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
1 (includes chassis intrusion, location button & LED, and front
LA N L ED)
GPU for PCIE Slot)
1 (supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
1 (supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen2 ports)
M2_2:2230/2242/2260/2280/22110, SATA/PCIE(X4))
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ermal Sensor
1
Header
underbolt AIC
1
Connector
80 debug port LED 1
Spea ker(4pin) 1
ClearCMOS 1
CPU1_HSBP1 1
OH/FanFail LED 7 (only Fan Fail LED)
Front LED 1
System BIOS
BI O S Ty p e 32MB 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
Hardware Monitor
Temperature - CPU Temperature Sensing
- MB/TR1/Card side Temperature Sensing
Fan - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan (Allow CPU Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU
Temperature)
- CPU/Rear/Front Fan Multi-Speed Control
Vol t age Voltage Monitoring: Vsoc,Vcpu, VCCM, VPPM, 3V/5V/12V,
+BAT, 3VSB, 5VSB
Support OS
OS Microso® Windows®
- Server 2016 (64 bit)
- Server 2019 (64 bit)
Linux®
- RedHat Enterprise Linux Server 8.0 (64 bit) / 7.6 (64 bit)
- CentOs 8.0 (64 bit) / 7.6 ( 64 bit)
- SUSE SLES 15.1 (64 bit) / 12.4 (64 bit)
- UBuntu 18.04.3 (64 bit) / 16.04.6 (64 bit)
- CITRIX Hypervisor 8.1
Virtual
- VMWare ESXi 6.5 u3 / 6.7 u3
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- vSphere 6.5 u3/ / 6.7 u3
* e SUSE Ente rprise Linu x Server 15.1 (64 bit) / 12.4 (64 bit) system only
suppor ts UEFI BOOT.
* Please refer to our website for the latest OS s uppor t list.
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Environment
Temperature Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation
temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
NOTE: Please refer to our website for the latest specications.
is motherboard suppor ts Wake from on Board LAN. To use this function, please make
sure that the “Wake on Mag ic Packe t from power o state” is enabled in Device Manager
> Intel® Ethernet Connection > Power Management. And the “PCI Devices Power On” is
enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advance d > ACPI Conguration. A er that , onboard
LAN1&2 can wake up S5 under OS.
If you install Intel® LAN utility or Marvell SATA utility, thi s motherboard may fail Windows® Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) certication tests . If you install the drivers only, it
will pa ss the WHQL tests.
1.3 Unique Features
ASRock Rack Instant Flash is a BIOS ash utility embedded in Flash ROM. is con-
venient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operat-
ing systems rst like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can 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 le to your
USB ash drive, oppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a
few clicks without preparing an additional oppy diskette or other complicated ash
utility. Please be noted that the USB ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12
le system.
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24.4cm (9.6 in)
30. 5cm (12 .0 in)
ATXPWR1
2
VGA1
COM1
DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_C1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_E1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_F1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
ATX12V1
PCIE6
PCIE7
3
4
5
7
USB 3.1 G en1
T: USB2
B: US B1
IPMI _LAN
LAN1
LAN2
UID1
USB3_3_4
OCU1
OCU2
SATA_0_3
SATA_4_7
GFX_12V1
PCIE4
PCIE5
PCIE2
PCIE3
PCIE1
M2_2
M2_1
NUT30
NUT42
NUT60
NUT80
NUT30_2
NUT42_2
NUT60_2
NUT80_2
BAT1
1
AUX_PANEL1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
1
TPM1
1
SPEAKER1
1
T 1
R
1
1
IPMB1
NMI_BTN1
1
CHASSIS_ID0
1
BMC_SMB_1
AST
2500
RoHS
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ATX12V2
FAN1
FAN2
FAN3
FAN4
FAN5
FAN7
BMC
F/W
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
18
19
22
23
242829
30
33
31
36
37
38
40
41
Intel
X550
LGA4094
Socket SP3
34
CLRMOS1
35
1
PSU_SMB1
1
NUT110_2
Dr.
Debug
(NCSI)
17
FAN6
25
USB31_TC_1
USB31_TC_2
USB3.1 Gen2
13
1
1
PE16_SEL
PE8_SEL
27 26
1
TPM_B IOS_P H1
1
NV12V_2
1
NV12V_4
1
NV12V_3
1
NV12V_1
1
T 1B
6
20
21
39
42
43
CPU1_HSBP1
32
1.4 Motherboard Layout
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No. Description
1 PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
5 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_3_4)
6 NVDIMM Power Support Jumper (NV12V_1)
7 NVDIMM Power Support Jumper (NV12V_3)
8 System Fan Connector (FAN1)
9 System Fan Connector (FAN2)
10 OCuLink x4 Connector (OCU1)
11 System Fan Connector (FAN3)
12 OCuLink x4 Connector (OCU2)
13 M.2 Socket (M2_ 2) (Type 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110)
14 M.2 Socket (M2 _1) (Type 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280)
15 Mini-SAS HD Connector (SATA_0_3)
16 Mini-SAS HD Connector (SATA_4_7)
17 System Fan Connector (FAN4)
18 System Fan Connector (FAN5)
19 System Fan Connector (FAN6)
20 System Fan Connector (FAN7)
21 Graphics 12V Power Connector (GFX_12V1)
22 Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
23 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
24 Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1)
25 Clear CMOS Pad (CLR MOS1)
26 PCIE2 x16 Selection Jumper (PE16_SEL)
27 PCIE2 x8 Selection Jumper (PE8_SEL)
28 ermal Sensor Header (TR1)
29 TPM Header (TPM1)
30 BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB1)
31 Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header (IPMB1)
32 CPU HP-SMBus Connector (CPU1_HSBP1)
33 Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1)
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34 underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)*
35 Chassis ID Jumper (CHASSIS_ID0)
36 Front Panel Type C USB 3.1 Gen2 Header (USB31_TC_2)
37 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_B1, DDR4_D1)**
38 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_C1)**
39 TPM-SPI Header (TPM_BIOS_PH1)
40 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_E1, DDR4_G1)**
41 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_F1, DDR4_H1)**
42 NVDIMM Power Support Jumper (NV12V_4)
43 NVDIMM Power Support Jumper (NV12V_2)
*Reser ved for BOM option.
**For DIMM in stallation an d conguration in struction s, please see p. 21 (Installation of Memory Modules
(DIMM)) for more detail s.
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1.5 Onboard LED Indicators
DDR4_D1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_C1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_E1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_F1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_G1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_H1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
NUT1
NUT2
NUT3
NUT4
NUT5
NUT6
NUT7
NUT8
RoHS
1
2
3
4
8
9
NUT110_2
1
LGA4094
Socket SP3
1
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5
6
7
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No. Item Status Description
1 FAN _LE D1 Amber FAN1 f aile d
2 FAN _LE D2 Amber FAN2 f aile d
3 FAN _LE D3 Amber FAN3 f aile d
4 FAN _LE D4 Amber FAN4 f a ile d
5 FAN _LE D5 Amber FAN5 f aile d
6 FAN _LE D6 Amber FAN6 failed
7 FAN _LE D7 Amber FAN 7 fa iled
8 SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready
9 BMC _LED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED
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1.6 I/O Panel
3
5
1
2
4
6
7
8
No. Description No. Description
1 UID Switch (UID1) 5 LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN1)*
2 VGA Por t ( VGA1) 6 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)**
3 Serial Port (COM1) 7 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)**
4 USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) 8 USB 3.1 Gen2 Port (USB31_TC_1)
*ere 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 Por t
Dedicated IPMI LAN Port LED Indications
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10M bps connection or no
link
Blinking Yellow Data Activity Yellow 100M bps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
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**ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port
LED indications.
LAN Port
SPEED LE D
ACT/LINK L ED
LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 100Mbps connection or
no link
Blinking Yellow Data Activity O 1Gbps connection
On Link Green 10Gbps connection
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1.7 Block Diagram
5
4
3
2
1
D D
C C
B B
A A
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Chapter 2 Installation
is is an ATX form factor (12” x 9.6”, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install
the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard
ts into it.
Make sure to unplug the power c ord before installing or re moving the mothe rboard. Failure
to do so may cause physical injurie s to you and d amages to motherboard components.
2.1 Screw Holes
Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Attention! Before installing this moth erboard, be sure to unscrew and remove the stando s
at the marked location, under the motherboard, from the chassis, in order to avoid elec trical shor t circuit and damage to your motherboard.
Rear I/O
Remove the standoff
from the chassis
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Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you insta ll 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 your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a
grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the compo-
nents.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-static pad or in
the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis,
please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched o or the
power cord is detached f rom the power supply. Failure to d o so may cau se severe damage to
the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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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 sur face is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to
inser t the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Oth erwise, the CPU will be
seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power c ables before in stalling the CPU.
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Carrier Fram e with CPU
Please mak e sure that the carrier
frame with CPU is closely attached to
the rail fra me while inser ting it.
Install the carrier frame with CPU. Don’t separate them.
6
Rail Frame
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8
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2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
is motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots in two
groups, and supports Eight Channel Memory Technology.
CPU1
A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1
1 DIMM
2 DIMMS
4 DIMMS
8 DIMMS
1. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR 2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot;
2. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install identic al (the same brand,
3. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memor y Technology with only one or thre e memor y
4. Some DDR4 1GB double-sided DIM Ms with 16 chips may not work on this motherboard.
# # # #
# # # # # # # #
otherwise , this motherboard and DIM M may be damaged.
speed , size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
module installed.
It is not recommended to install them on this motherboard.
#
# #
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e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent dam age to the
motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
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2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
ere are 7 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE slot:
PCIE1 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.*
PCIE3 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
PCIE4 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
PCIE5 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
PCIE6 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
PCIE7 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
*PCIE2 sl ot will be disabled or runs at x8 b y jumper settings (PE8_ SEL/PE16_SEL).
Slot Generation Mechanical Electrical Source
PCIE7 4.0 x16 x16 CPU
PCIE6 4.0 x16 x16 CPU
PCIE5 4.0 x16 x16 CPU
PCIE4 4.0 x16 x16 CPU
PCIE3 4.0 x16 x16 CPU
PCIE2 4.0 x16 x16 CPU
PCIE1 4.0 x16 x16 CPU
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched o or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessar y hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.
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2.6 Jumper Setup
e 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”. e illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”
when a jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
Chassis ID Jumper
(3-pin CHAS SI S _ID 0)
(see p.6, No. 35) Board Level SKU (Default) Reserved for system level
use
PCIE2 Selection Jumpers
(3-pin PE8_SEL)
(see p.6, No. 27)
(3-pin PE16 _SEL)
(see p.6, No. 26)
- PCIE2 runs at x16
- M2_1/SATA_4_7/OCU1/
OCU2 Disabled
(Deafult)
- PCIE2 runs at x8
- M2_1/SATA_4_7 Enabled
- OCU1/OCU2 Disabled
PCIE2 Selection Jumpers
(3-pin PE8_SEL)
(see p.6, No. 27)
(3-pin PE16 _SEL)
(see p.6, No. 26)
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- PCIE2 Disabled
- M2_1/SATA_4_7
Disabled
- OCU1/OCU2 Enabled
- PCIE2 Disabled
- M2_1/SATA_4_7/OCU1/
OCU2 Enabled
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NVDIMM Power Support
Jumpers
(3-pin NV12V_1)
(see p.6, No. 6)
(3-pin NV12V_2)
(see p.6, No. 43)
(3-pin NV12V_3)
(see p.6, No. 8)
(3-pin NV12V_4)
(see p.6, No. 42)
No support for NVDIMM
power (Default)
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Support NVDIMM power
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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these
heade rs and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause
permanent damage to the motherboard.
System Panel Header
(9-pi n PANEL1)
(see p.6, No. 23)
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connec t to the power switch on the chassi s front panel. You may congure the way to tur n
o your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connec t to the reset switch on the chassi s front panel. P ress the reset sw itch to restart the
computer if the computer f reezes and fails to perform a normal restar t.
PLED (Syste m Power LED):
Connec t to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. e LED i s on when the
system is operating. e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5).
HDLED (Ha rd Drive Activity LED):
Connec t to the hard drive ac tivity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on when the
hard drive is reading or wr iting data.
e front panel de sign may dier by chassis. A front pane l module mainly consists of power
switch, reset switch , power LED, hard dr ive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your ch assi s front panel module to thi s header, make sure the wire a ssignments and the
pin assignments are matched correctly.
1
PLED+
PLED-
HDLED-
HDLED+
PWRBTN#
GND
GND
RESET#
GND
Co n nec t t h e pow er swit ch,
reset switch and system status
indicator on the chassis to this
he ader a ccording t o t he pi n
assignments. Particularly note
the positive and negative pins
before connecting the cables.
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Auxiliary Panel Header
(18-pin AUX PANEL1)
(see p.6, No. 24)
A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-1 pin FPSMB)
is hea der allows you to connec t SMBus (System Management Bus) equipment. It can
be used for communication between peripheral equipment in the system, which ha s slower
transmission rates, and power manage ment equipment.
B. Internet status indicator (2-pin LAN1_ LED, LAN2_LED)
ese two 2-pin headers allow you to use the Gigabit internet indicator cable to connect
to the LAN statu s indicator. When this indicator ickers, it mean s that the internet is properly connected.
C. Cha ssis intrusion pin (2-pin CHASSIS)
is hea der is p rovided for host computer chassis with chassis intrusion detection designs.
In addition, it mu st also work with e xternal detection equipment, such as a chassi s intrusion detection sensor or a microswitch. When this function is activated, if any cha ssis
component movement occ urs, the sensor will immediately detect it and send a signal to this
heade r, and the system will then record this chassis intrusion event . e default setting is
set to the CASEOPEN and GND pin; this function i s o.
D. Locator LED (4-pin LOCATOR)
is hea der is for the locator sw itch and L ED on the front pane l.
E. Syste m Fault LED (2-pin LOCATOR)
is hea der is for the Fault LED on the system .
A
B
is header supports multiple
functions on the front panel,
SMB _Aler t
SMB _CLK
1
+5V SB
CAS EOPEN
C
LAN 1_LIN K
LED _PWR
+3V SB
GND
SMB _DATA
GND
GND
LOC ATORBTN #
LOC ATORLED 1-
LOC ATORLED 1+
D
including the front panel SMB,
LED _PWR
LAN 2_LIN K
internet status indicator and
chassis intrusion pin.
E
Sys tem F ault LED+
Sys tem F ault LED-
Mini-SAS HD Connectors
(SATA _0_ 3)
(see p.6, No. 15)
(SSATA_4_7)
(see p.6, No. 16)
SATA _0_3
SATA _4_7
ese connectors
support MiniSAS-to-
SATA data cables for
internal storage devices
with up to 6.0 Gb/s data
transfer rate.
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USB 3.1 Gen1 Header
654321
(19-pin USB3_3_4)
(see p.6, No. 5)
Chassis Speaker Header
(4-p i n SPEAKER1)
(see p.6, No. 22)
IntA_PA_D+
IntA_PA_D-
1
GND
IntA_PA_SSTX+
IntA_PA_SSTX-
IntA_PBA_SSTX+
GND
DUMMY
1
GND
IntA_PA_SSRX+
GND
IntA_PB_SSTX-
SPEAKER
+5V
IntA_PA_SSRX-
Vbus
Vbus
IntA_PB_SSRX-
IntA_PB_SSRX+
DUMMY
Besides two default USB 3.1
Gen1 ports on the I/O panel,
there is one USB 3.1 Gen1
header on this motherboard.
is USB 3.1 Gen1 header
can support two USB 3.1 Gen1
ports.
Please connect the chassis
speaker to this header.
System Fan Connectors
(6-pi n FAN1)
(see p.6, No. 7)
(6-pin FAN2)
(see p.6, No. 9)
FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
SENSOR
NC
GND
FAN_VOLTAGE
Please connect fan cables to the
fan connectors and match the
black wire to the ground pin.
All fans support Fan Control.
(6-pin FAN3)
(see p.6, No. 11)
(6-pin FAN4)
(see p.6, No. 17)
(6-pin FAN5)
(see p.6, No. 18)
(6-pin FAN6)
(see p.6, No. 19)
(6-pin FAN7)
(see p.6, No. 20)
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ATX Power Connector
1
3
4
6
(24-p i n ATX PWR1)
(see p.6, No. 4)
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PWROK_PS
GND
3V
3V
5V
13
3V
-12V
GND
PSON#
5VSB
GND
GND
12V
5V
GND
GND
GND
N/A
is motherboard provides a
12V
3V
24-pin ATX power connector.
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To use a 20-pin ATX power
supply, please plug it along Pin
24
5V5V5V
GND
1 and Pin 13.
ATX 12V Power
Connectors
(8-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.6, No. 2)
(4-pin ATX12V2)
(see p.6, No. 3)
Graphics 12V Power
Connector
(6-pin GFX _12V1)
(see p.6, No. 21)
TPM Header
(17-pi n TP M1)
(see p.6, No. 29)
GND
1
5
1
3
4
8
12V
GND
2
4
12V
is motherboard provides
one 8-pin and one 4-pin ATX
12V power connectors.
is motherboard provides
a 6-pin Graphics 12V power
connector.
* Install the PSU’s power
cable to this connector when 4
graphics cards are installed.
SMB _D ATA_M AI N
SMB _C LK _MA IN
GND
S_P WR DW N#
LAD 1_ L
LAD 2_ L
GND
is connector supports
Trusted Platform Module
SER IR Q#
(TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital
certicates, passwords, and
1
LAD 3_ L
CK_ 33 M_ TPM
+3V
TPM _R ST #
LFR AM E# _L
LAD 0_ L
data. A TPM system also helps
GNDF_C LK RU N#
+3V SB
enhance network security,
protects digital identities, and
ensures platform integrity.
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TPM-SPI Header
ALERT
IPMB_SDA
(13-pin TPM_BIOS_PH1)
(see p.6, No. 39)
SPI PIRQ
SPI_RST
MOSI
SPI_CLK
+3.3V
SPI_HOLD
TPM_CS#
GND
RSMRST#
MISO
X
SPI_CS
SPI_WP
1
is connector supports
Trusted Platform Module
(TPM) system for SPI
interface, which can securely
store keys, digital certicates,
passwords, and data. A TPM
system also helps enhance
network securit y, protects
digital identities, and ensures
platform integrity.
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PSU SMBus Header
(5-pin PSU_SMB_1)
(see p.6, No. 1)
Intelligent Platform
Management Bus Header
(4-pin IPMB1)
(see p.6, No. 31)
Baseboard Management
Controller SMBus Header
(5-pin BMC_SMB1)
(see p.6, No. 30)
ermal Sensor Header
(3-pin TR1)
(see p.6, No. 28)
SMBCLK
1
SMBDATA
GND
No Connect
Power
BMC_SMBCLK
GND
BMC_SMBDATA
TR1 TR1
1
+3V
GND
IPMB_SCL
BMC_SMB_PRESENT_1_N
GND
PSU SMBus monitors the
status of the power supply, fan
and system temperature.
This 4-pin connector is used
to provide a cabled base-board
or front panel connection for
value added features and 3rd-
party add-in cards, such as
Emergency Management cards,
that provide management
features using the IPMB.
e header is used for the SM
BUS devices.
Please connect the thermal
sensor cable to either pin 1-2
or pin 2-3 and the other end to
the device which you wish to
monitor its temperature.
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Non Maskable Interrupt
Button Header
(N MI_BT N1)
(see p.6, No. 33)
OCuLink Connectors
(OCU1)
(see p.6, No. 10)
(OCU2)
(see p.6, No. 12)
Clear CMOS Pad
(CLRMO S1)
(see p.6, No. 25)
Front Panel Type C USB
3.1 Gen2 Header
(20-pin USB31_TC_2)
(see p.6, No. 36)
GND
1
CONTROL
OCU1
OCU2
Please connect a NMI device
to this header.
Please connect PCIE SSDs to
these connectors.
is allows you to clear the
data in CMOS. To clear CMOS,
take out the CMOS battery and
short the Clear CMOS Pad.
ere is one Front Panel Type
C USB 3.1 Gen2 Header on
this motherboard. is header
is used for connecting a USB 3.1
Gen2 module for additional
USB 3.1 Gen2 ports.
underbolt AIC
Connector
(5-p i n TB1)
(see p.6, No. 34)
*Reser ved for BOM option,
CPU HP-SMBus Connec-
tor
(5-pin CPU1_HSBP1)
(see p.6, No. 34)
1
1
CPU_HP_SCL
+3V
GND
P0_HP_ALERT_L
CPU_HP_SDA
Please connect a underbolt™
add-in card (AIC) to the
underbolt AIC connector
via the GPIO cable.
*Please install the
underbolt™ AIC card to
PCIE1 (default slot).
is header is used for the hot
plug feature of HDDs on the
backplane.
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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
0x 31 PEI_MEMORY_INSTALLED
0x32 PEI_CPU_INIT
0x33 PEI_CPU_CACHE_INIT
0x34 PEI_CPU_AP_INIT
0x35 PEI_CPU_BSP_SELECT
0x36 PEI_CPU_SMM_INIT
0x37 PEI_MEM_NB_INIT
0x3B PEI_MEM_SB_INIT
0x4F PEI_DXE_IPL_STARTED
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0x60 DXE_CORE_STARTED
0x61 DXE_NVRAM_INIT
0x62 DXE_SBRU N_INIT
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0x63 DXE _CPU_ INI T
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
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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
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0x99 DX E_SIO_INIT
0x 9A DXE_USB_BEGIN
0x9B DX E_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_ENA BL E
0xA8 DXE_SET UP_VER IFY ING_PASSWORD
0xA9 DXE_SETUP_START
0xAB DXE_SETUP_INPUT_WAIT
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0xAD DX E _REA DY_TO_BOOT
0xAE DXE_LEGACY_BOOT
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0xAF DXE_E XIT_BOOT_ SERVICES
0xB0 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_BEGIN
0x B1 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_END
0xB2 DX E _LEGACY_OPROM _INIT
0xB3 DXE _R ESET_SYSTEM
0xB4 DXE _USB_HOTPLUG
0xB5 DXE _PCI_BUS_HOTPLUG
0xB6 DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP
0xB7 DXE_CONFIGUR ATION_RESET
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0xF0 PE I _REC OV ERY_ AUTO
0xF1 PEI_RECOVERY_USER
0xF2 PEI_ RECOVERY_STA RTED
0xF3 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_FOUND
0xF4 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_LOADED
0xE0 PEI_S3_STARTED
0xE1 PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT
0xE2 PEI_S3_VIDEO_REPOST
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0xE3 PE I_ S3 _OS _WAK E
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
0x D1 DXE_NB_ERROR
0xD2 DXE_SB_ERROR
0xD3 DXE_ARCH_PROTOCOL_NOT_AVAILABLE
0xD4 DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES
0xD5 DXE _LEGAC Y_OPROM_ NO_SPACE
0xD6 DXE _NO_CON_OUT
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0xD7 DXE_NO_CON_IN
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0xD8 DXE _IN VALID_PASSWORD
0xD9 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR
0x DA DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED
0xDB DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED
0xDC DXE _RESET_ NOT_AVAIL ABLE
0xE8 PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED
0xE9 PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND
0xEA PEI _S3_BOOT_SCR IP T_ER ROR
0xEB PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR
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2.9 Unit Identication 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 Identication
purpose LED/Switch
(U ID1)
When the UID button on the
front or rear panel is pressed,
the front/rear UID blue LED
indicator will be truned on.
Press the UID button again to
turn o the indicator.
2.10 Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical
drive rst. en, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed
on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from top to bottom to install
those required drivers. erefore, the drivers you install can work properly.
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2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide
The M.2, a lso known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and
versatile c ard edge connector t hat aims to replace mPCIe a nd mSATA. The M.2_SSD
(NGFF) Socket 3 can accommodate either a M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module or a M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s).
Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module
Step 1
Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.
5
4
3
Step 2
Depending on the PCB type and
length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
module, nd the corresponding nut
location to be used.
M2_1 :
2
1
A
BCDE
No. 1 2 3 4
Nut Location A B C D
PCB Length 3cm 4.2cm 6cm 8cm
Module Type Ty pe2230 Type 2 242 Ty pe2260 Ty pe 2280
M2_2 :
No. 1 2 3 4 5
Nut Location A B C D E
PCB Length 3cm 4.2cm 6cm 8cm 11cm
Module Type Ty pe2230 Type 2 242 Ty pe2260 Ty pe 2280 Typ e 22 110
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Step 3
Move the stando based on the
module type and length.
A
BCDE
e stando 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.
Otherwise, release the stando by
hand.
Step 4
Peel o the yellow protective lm on
A
BCDE
the nut to be used. Hand tighten the
stando into the desired nut location
on the motherboard.
Step 5
Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD
module into the M.2 slot. Please
ABCDE
be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD
module only ts in one orientation.
o
ABCDE
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Step 6
Tighten the screw with a screwdriver
NUT1NUT2DE
to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw
as this might damage the module.
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For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for
details: http://www.asrockrack.com
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Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility
3.1 Introduction
is section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to congure your system. e
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; otherw ise, POST will
continue with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY aer POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may
also restart by turning the system o and then back on.
Becau se the UEFI soware is constantly being upd ated, the following UEFI setup screens
and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not ex actly match what you
see on your screen .
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar
e top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
Item Description
Main To set up the system time/date information
Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features
Server Mgmt To manage the server
Security To set up the security features
Boot
Event Logs For event log conguration
Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and
then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.
To set up the default system device to locate and load the
Operating System
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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 le or right to select Screens
/ Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / - To change option for the selected items
<Ta b> Switch to next function
<Enter> To bring up the selected screen
<PGUP> Go to the previous page
<PGDN> Go to the next page
<HOME> Go to the top of the screen
<END> Go to the bottom of the screen
<F1> To display the General Help Screen
<F7> Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
<F9> Load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10> Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
<F12> Print screen
<ESC> Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
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3.2 Main Screen
Once you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the
system over view. e Main screen provides system over view information and allows you
to set the system time and date.
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3.3 Advanced Screen
In this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU Conguration,
Chipset Conguration, Storage Conguration, ACPI Conguration, USB Conguration,
Super IO Conguration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/W Monitor, AMD CBS, AMD
PBS, PSP Firmware Versions and Instant Flash.
Setting wrong values in this sec tion may cause the system to malfunction.
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3.3.1 CPU Conguration
SVM Mode
Enable or disable CPU Virtualization.
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Node 0 Information
View Memory Information related to Node 0.
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3.3.2 Chipset Conguration
SPI/LPC TPM Switch
Use this item to switch SPI/LPC TPM.
OnBrd/Ext VGA Select
Select between onboard or external VGA support.
Onboard LAN1
is allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN1 feature.
Onboard LAN2
is allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN2 feature.
PCIE Slot 1 Link Width
is allows you to select PCIE1 Link Width. e default value is [x16].
PCIE Slot 3 Link Width
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is allows you to select PCIE3 Link Width. e default value is [x16].
PCIE Slot 5 Link Width
is allows you to select PCIE5 Link Width. e default value is [x16].
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PCIE Slot 7 Link Width
is allows you to select PCIE7 Link Width. e default value is [x16].
PCIE1 Link Speed
is allows you to select PCIE1 Link Speed. e default value is [Auto].
PCIE2 Link Speed
is allows you to select PCIE2 Link Speed. e default value is [Auto].
PCIE3 Link Speed
is allows you to select PCIE3 Link Speed. e default value is [Auto].
PCIE4 Link Speed
is allows you to select PCIE4 Link Speed. e default value is [Auto].
PCIE5 Link Speed
is allows you to select PCIE5 Link Speed. e default value is [Auto].
PCIE6 Link Speed
is allows you to select PCIE6 Link Speed. e default value is [Auto].
PCIE7 Link Speed
is allows you to select PCIE7 Link Speed. e default value is [Auto].
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is allows you to select OCU1 Link Speed. e default value is [Auto].
OCU2 Link Speed
is allows you to select OCU2 Link Speed. e default value is [Auto].
Above 4G Decoding
Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if
the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding)
SR-IOV Support
If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO
Virtualization Support.
Restore AC Power Loss
is allows you to set the power state aer a power failure. If [Power O] is selected, the
power will remain o when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the system will
start to boot up when the power recovers.
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3.3.3 Storage Conguration
SATA Hot Plug
Enable/disable the SATA Hot Plug Function.
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3.3.4 ACPI Conguration
PCIE Devices Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN.
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RTC Alarm Power On
Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Rea l Time Clock) to power on the system.
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3.3.5 USB Conguration
Legacy USB Support
Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB devices. e default value is
[Enabled].
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3.3.6 Super IO Conguration
Serial Port 1 Conguration
Use this item to set parameters of Serial Port 1 (COM1).
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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 Conguration
Use this item to set parameters of SOL.
SOL Port
Use this item to set parameters of SOL.
Change Settings
Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
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3.3.7 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 congure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your computer
and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information. Both computers
should have the same or compatible settings.
Terminal Type
Use this item to select the preferred terminal emulation type for out-of-band management.
It is recommended to select [VT-UTF8].
Option Description
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VT10 0 ASCII character set
VT10 0+ Extended VT100 that supports color and function keys
VT-U TF8 UTF8 encoding is used to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes
ANSI Extended ASCII character set
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Bits Per Second
Use this item to select the serial por t 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. e options include [9600], [19200], [38400], [57600] and [115200].
Data Bits
Use this item to set the data transmission size. e options include [7] and [8] (Bits).
Parity
Use this item to select the parity bit. e options include [None], [Even], [Odd], [Mark] and
[Space].
Stop Bits
e item indicates the end of a serial data packet. e standard setting is [1] Stop Bit. Select
[2] Stop Bits for slower devices.
Flow Control
Use this item to set t he f low control to prevent data loss from buf fer overflow. When
sending data, if the receiving buers are full, a "stop" signal can be sent to stop the data
ow. Once the buers are empty, a "start" signal can be sent to restart the ow. Hardware
ow uses two wires to send start/stop signals. e options include [None] and [Hardware
RTS/CTS].
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
Use this item to enable or disable the VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support for ANSI/VT100
terminals.
Recorder Mode
Use this item to enable or disable Recorder Mode to capture terminal data and send it as
text messages.
Resolution 100x31
Use this item to enable or disable extended terminal resolution support.
Putty Keypad
Use this item to select Function Key and Keypad on Putty.
Legacy Console Redirection
Legacy Console Redirection Settings
Use this option to congure Legacy Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your
computer and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information.
Redirection COM Port
Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages.
Resolution
On Legacy OS, the Number of Rows and Columns supported redirection.
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Redirect Aer POST
When Bootloader is selected, then Legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting
to legacy OS. When Always Enable is selected, then Legacy Console Redirection is enabled
for legacy OS. Default setting for this option is set to Always Enable.
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency
Management Services (EMS)
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 congure Console Redirection Settings, and specify how your computer
and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information.
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port
Microsof t Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote
management of a Windows Ser ver OS through a serial port.
Terminal Type
Use this item to select the preferred terminal emulation type for out-of-band management.
It is recommended to select [VT-UTF8].
Option Description
VT10 0 ASCII character set
VT10 0+ Extended VT100 that supports color and function keys
VT-U TF8 UTF8 encoding is used to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes
ANSI Extended ASCII character set
Bits Per Second
Use this item to select the seria l port t ra nsmission 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. e options include [9600], [19200], [57600] and [115200].
Flow Control
Use this item to set the f low control to prevent dat a loss from buffer overf low. When
sending data, if the receiving buers are full, a "stop" signal can be sent to stop the data
ow. Once the buers are empty, a "start" signal can be sent to restart the ow. Hardware
ow uses two wires to send start/stop signals. e options include [None], [Hardware RTS/
CTS], and [Soware Xon/Xo].
Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
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3.3.8 H/W Monitor
In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, includ-
ing the parameters of t he CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed,
chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.
Fan Control
If [Auto] is selected, the fan speed will controlled by BMC.
If [Manual] is selected, congure the items below.
Watch Dog Timer
is allows you to enable or disable the Watch Dog Timer. e default value is [Disabled].
FAN 1
is allows you to set the fan 1’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
FAN 2
is allows you to set the fan 2’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
FAN 3
is allows you to set the fan 3’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
FAN 4
is allows you to set the fan 4’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
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FAN 5
is allows you to set the fan 5’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
FAN 6
is allows you to set the fan 6’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
FAN 7
is allows you to set the fan 7’s speed. e default value is [Smart Fan].
Smart Fan Control
is allows you to set the Smart fan’s level speed.
Smart Fan Duty Control
Smart Fan Duty x (x means 1 to 11 stage)
is allows you to set duty cycle for each stage.
Smart Fan Temp Control
Smart Fan Temp x (x means 1 to 11 stage)
is allows you to set temperature for each stage.
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CPU Common Options
Use this item to congure CPU Common options.
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DF Common Options
Use this item to congure DF Common options.
UMC Common Options
Use this item to congure UMC Common options.
NBIO Common Options
Use this item to congure NBIO Common options.
FCH Common Options
Use this item to congure FCH Common options.
NTB Common Options
Use this item to congure NTB Common options.
Soc Miscellaneous Control
Use this item to congure Soc Miscellaneous Control options.
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3.3.10 AMD PBS
RAS
Use this item to congure AMD CPM RAS related settings.
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3.3.11 PSP Firmware Versions
The PSP Firmware Verions displays the version information of PSP Recovery BL, PSP
BootLoader, SMU FW, ABL, APCB, APDB, and APPB.
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3.3.12 Instant Flash
Instant Flash is a UEFI ash utility embedded in Flash ROM. is convenient UEFI
update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems
rst like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just save the new UEFI le to your USB ash drive,
oppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then you can update your UEFI only
in a few clicks without preparing an additional oppy diskette or other compli-
cated ash utility. Please be noted that the USB ash drive or hard drive must use
FAT32/16/12 le system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the
UEFI les and their respective information. Select the proper UEFI le to update
your UEFI, and reboot your system aer the UEFI update process is completed.
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3.4 Server Mgmt
Wait For BMC
Wai t Fo r BM C re sponse for s pec i f ied t ime o ut . BMC star t s at the same t i me when
BIOS starts during AC power ON. It takes around 90 seconds to initialize Host to BMC
interfaces.
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3.4.1 System Event Log
SEL Components
Change this to enable ro disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot.
Erase SEL
Use this to choose options for earsing SEL.
When SEL is Full
Use this to choose options for reactions to a full SEL .
Log EFI Status Codes
Use this item to disable the logging of EFI Status Codes or log only error code or only
progress code or both.
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3.4.2 BMC Network Conguration
Lan Channel (Failover)
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Manual Setting IPMI LAN
If [No] is selected, t he IP address is assigned by DHCP. If you prefer using a static IP
address, toggle to [Yes], and the changes take eect aer the system reboots. e default
value is [No].
Conguration Address Source
Select to congure BMC network parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC).
Conguration options: [Static] and [DHCP].
Static: Manually enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address in the BIOS for
BMC LAN channel conguration.
DHCP: IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address are automatically assigned by the
network 's DHCP server.
When [DHCP] or [Static] is selected , do NOT modify the BMC network settings on the
IPMI web page.
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e 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 u se the IPMI management platform, please refer to the IPMI Conguration User Guide or go to the Support
website at: http://www.asrockrack.com/support/ipmi.asp
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Load BMC Default Settings
Use this item to Load BMC Default Settings.
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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.
User Password
Set or change the password for the user account. Users are unable to change the
settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the
password.
Secure Boot
Use this to enable or disable Secure Boot Control. e default value is [Disabled].
Enable to support Windows Server 2012 R2 or later versions Secure Boot.
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Secure Boot Mode
Secure Boot mode selector: Standard/Custom. In Custom mode Secure Boot Vari-
ables can be congured without authentication.
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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 aer 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 rst time you use secure boot.
Enroll E Image
Allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Enroll SHA256 hash of the binary into
Authorized Signature Database (db).
Restore DB defaults
Restore DB variable to factory defaults.
Platform Key(PK)
Enroll Factory Defaults or load certicates from a le:
1. Public Key Certicate in:
a) EF I_SIGNATUR E _LIST
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b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER encoded)
c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin)
d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512
2. Authenticated UEFI Variable
3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256)
Key Source: Default, External, Mixed, Test
Key Exchange Keys
Enroll Factory Defaults or load certicates from a le:
1. Public Key Certicate in:
a) EF I_SIGNATUR E _LIST
b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER encoded)
c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin)
d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512
2. Authenticated UEFI Variable
3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256)
Key Source: Default, External, Mixed, Test
Authorized Signatures
Enroll Factory Defaults or load certicates from a le:
1. Public Key Certicate in:
a) EF I_SIGNATUR E _LIST
b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER encoded)
c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin)
d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512
2. Authenticated UEFI Variable
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3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256)
Key Source: Default, External, Mixed, Test
Forbidden Signatures
Enroll Factory Defaults or load certicates from a le:
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1. Public Key Certicate in:
a) EF I_SIGNATUR E _LIST
b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER encoded)
c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin)
d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512
2. Authenticated UEFI Variable
3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256)
Key Source: Default, External, Mixed, Test
Authorized TimeStamps
Enroll Factory Defaults or load certicates from a le:
1. Public Key Certicate in:
a) EF I_SIGNATUR E _LIST
b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER encoded)
c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin)
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2. Authenticated UEFI Variable
3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256)
Key Source: Default, External, Mixed, Test
OsRecovery Signatures
Enroll Factory Defaults or load certicates from a le:
1. Public Key Certicate in:
a) EF I_SIGNATUR E _LIST
b) EFI_CERT_X509 (DER encoded)
c) EFI_CERT_RSA2048 (bin)
d) EFI_CERT_SHA256, 384, 512
2. Authenticated UEFI Variable
3. EFI PE/COFF Image(SHA256)
Key Source: Default, External, Mixed, Test
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3.6 Boot Screen
In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to congure 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.
Boot Option #3
Use this item to set the system boot order.
Boot Option Filter
is option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.
USB Device BBS Priorities
Use this item to set the boot priorities for USB devices.
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Boot From Onboard LAN
Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.
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Setup Prompt Timeout
Congure the number of seconds to wait for the UEFI setup utility.
Bootup Num-Lock
If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function aer
boot-up.
Boot Beep
Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or o when the system boots up. Please
note that a buzzer is needed.
Full Screen Logo
Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. e default value is [Enabled].
AddOn ROM Display
Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option “Full Screen Logo”
but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the system boots, please select
[Enabled]. Conguration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. e default value is [Enabled].
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3.6.1 CSM Parameters
CSM
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.
Launch Video OpROM Policy
Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to
run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not execute both
legacy and UEFI option ROM.
PCIE1 Slot OpROM
Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy. In Auto option, the
default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (is item can't
select Video Option ROM policy.)
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PCIE2/M2_1 Slot OpROM
Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy. In Auto option, the
default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (is item can't
select Video Option ROM policy.)
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PCIE3 Slot OpROM
Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy. In Auto option, the
default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (is item can't
select Video Option ROM policy.)
PCIE4 Slot OpROM
Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy. In Auto option, the
default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (is item can't
select Video Option ROM policy.)
PCIE5 Slot OpROM
Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy. In Auto option, the
default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (is item can't
select Video Option ROM policy.)
PCIE6 Slot OpROM
Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy. In Auto option, the
default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (is item can't
select Video Option ROM policy.)
PCIE7 Slot OpROM
Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy. In Auto option, the
default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (is item can't
select Video Option ROM policy.)
OCU1 Slot OpROM
Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy. In Auto option, the
default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (is item can't
select Video Option ROM policy.)
OCU2 Slot OpROM
Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy. In Auto option, the
default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (is item can't
select Video Option ROM policy.)
M2_2 Slot OpROM
Use this item to select slot storage and Network Option ROM policy. In Auto option, the
default is Disabled with NVMe device, but it is Legacy with other devices. (is item can't
select Video Option ROM policy.)
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3.7 Event Logs
Change Smbios Event Log Settings
is allows you to congure 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.
Erase Event Log
The options include [No], [Yes, Next reset] and [Yes, Ever y reset]. If Yes is selected, all
logged events will be erased.
When Log is Full
Use this item to choose options for reactions to a fu ll Smbios Event Log. The options
include [Do Nothing] and [Erase Immediately].
Log System Boot Event
Choose option to enable/disable logging of System boot event.
MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment)
Use this item to enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. e valid range is
from 1 to 255.
METW (Multiple Event Time Window)
Use this item to specify the number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log
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entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. e 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).
View Smbios Event Log
Press <Enter> to view the Smbios Event Log records.
All values changed here do not take eect until computer is restar ted.
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3.8 Exit Screen
Save Changes and Exit
When you select this option, the following message “Save conguration 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?” will
pop-out. Press <ESC> key or select [Yes] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving
any changes.
Discard Changes
When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes?” will pop-out. Press
<F7> key or select [Yes] to discard all changes.
Load UEFI Defaults
Load UEFI default values for a ll the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation.
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Boot Override
ese items displays the available devices. Select an item to start booting from the selected
device.
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Chapter 4 Software Support
4.1 Install Operating System
is motherboard supports various Microso® Windows® Server 2012 R2 / Linux
compliant. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup
procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for
more information.
4.2 Support CD Information
e Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful
utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.
4.2.1 Running The Support CD
To be g in usi n g t he su ppor t C D, i n s ert the C D i nto y our CD -ROM driv e. The CD
automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the
Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the le “ASRSetup.
exe” from the root folder in the Support CD to display the menu.
4.2.2 Drivers Menu
The Drivers Menu shows the available device’s drivers if the system detects installed
devices. Please insta ll the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
4.2.3 Utilities Menu
e Utilities Menu shows the application sowares that the motherboard supports. Click
on a specic item then follow the installation wizard to install it.
4.2.4 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
dealer for further information.
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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 component s. Failure to do so may cause physical injurie s to you and damage s to motherboard
components.
1. Disconnect the power cable and check whether the PWR LED is o.
2. Unplug all cables, connectors and remove all add-on cards from the motherboard.
Make sure that the jumpers are set to default settings.
3. Conrm that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis.
4. Install a CPU and fan on the motherboard, then connect the chassis speaker and power
LED.
If there is no power...
1. Conrm that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis.
2. Make sure that the jumpers are set to default settings.
3. Check the settings of the 115V/230V switch on the power supply.
4. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new batter y if it
does not.
If there is no video...
1. Try replugging the monitor cables and power cord.
2. Check for memory errors.
If there are memory errors...
1. Verify that the DIMM modules are properly seated in the slots.
2. Use recommended DDR4 R/LRDIMMs.
3. If you have installed more than one DIMM modules, they should be identical with the
same brand, speed, size and chip-type.
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4. Try inserting dierent DIMM modules into dierent slots to identif y fault y ones.
5. Check the settings of the 115V/230V switch on the power supply.
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Unable to save system setup congurations...
1. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new batter y if it
does not.
2. Conrm 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
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5.2 Technical Support Procedures
If you have tried the troubleshooting procedures mentioned above and the problems
are still u nsolved, please contact ASRock Rack ’s technica l suppor t with the followi ng
information:
1. Your contact information
2. Model name, BIOS version and problem type.
3. System conguration.
4. Problem description.
You may contact ASRock Rack’s technical support at:
http://www.asrockrack.com/support/tsd.asp
5.3 Returning Merchandise for Service
For w arr ant y ser vice, t he receipt or a co py of your i nvoice marked w it h t he d at e of
purchase is required. By calling your vendor or going to our RMA website (http://event.
asrockrack.com/tsd.asp) you may obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
number.
The R MA number should be displayed on the outside of the shipping car ton which is
mailed prepaid or hand-carried when you return the motherboard to the manufacturer.
Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when
service is complete.
Th is wa rranty does not c over d a mages i ncu rred in shippi ng or from fa i lu re due to
alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.
Contact your distributor rst for any product related problems during the warranty period.
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