ROMED8-2T

1 ROMED8-2T . User Manual Version Published February 2020. Copyright 2020 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved. Version Published January 2022. Copyright 2022 ASRock Rack Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright Notice: No part of this documentation may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Rack Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe.

2 Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock Rack. ASRock Rack assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation. With respect to the contents of this documentation, ASRock Rack does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

3 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 profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock Rack has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product. This 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.

4 CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY. The 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 perchlorate . ASRock Rack's Website: Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack, you're welcome to visit ASRock Rack's website at ; or you may contact your dealer for further information.

5 ASRock Rack Incorporation 6F., , Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan ( ). Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1. Package Contents 1. Specifications 2. Unique Features 6. Motherboard Layout 7. Onboard LED Indicators 10. I/O Panel 12. Block Diagram 14. Chapter 2 Installation 16. Screw Holes 16. Pre-installation Precautions 17. Installing the CPU 18. Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 22. Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 24. Jumper Setup 25. Onboard Headers and Connectors 27. Dr. Debug 33. Unit Identification purpose LED/Switch 39.

6 Driver Installation Guide 39. Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide ( ROMED8-2T only) 40. (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 41. Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 43. Introduction 43. UEFI Menu Bar 43. Navigation Keys 44. Main Screen 45. Advanced Screen 46. CPU Configuration 47. Chipset Configuration 48. Storage Configuration 51. ACPI Configuration 52. USB Configuration 53. Super IO Configuration 54. Serial Port Console Redirection 55. H/W Monitor 58. AMD CBS 60. AMD PBS 61. PSP Firmware Versions 62. Instant Flash 63. Server Mgmt 64. System Event Log 65.

7 BMC Network Configuration 66. BMC Tools 68. Security 69. Key Management 70. Boot Screen 73. CSM Parameters 75. Event Logs 77. Exit Screen 79. Chapter 4 Software Support 80. Install Operating System 80. Support CD Information 80. Running The Support CD 80. Drivers Menu 80. Utilities Menu 80. Contact Information 80. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 81. Troubleshooting Procedures 81. Technical Support Procedures 83. Returning Merchandise for Service 83. ROMED8-2T . ROMED8-NL. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock Rack ROMED8-2T / ROMED8-NL motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock Rack's consistently stringent quality control.

8 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 configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the con- tent of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock Rack website without further notice.

9 You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock Rack website as well. ASRock Rack's Website: If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. Package Contents ASRock Rack ROMED8-2T / ROMED8-NL Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: x , cm x cm). Quick Installation Guide 1 x I/O Shield 2 x Mini SAS HD to 4*SATA Cables (60cm). 2 x Screws for Sockets If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your authorized dealer. English 1. Specifications ROMED8-2T / ROMED8-NL.

10 MB Physical Status Form Factor ATX. Dimension 12'' x '' ( cm x 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 Option). DIMM Size Per - RDIMM: 64GB*, 32GB, 16GB, 8GB. DIMM - 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 device to be validated DIMM Frequency - RDIMM: 3200 MHz - LRDIMM: 3200 MHz - NVDIMM: 2666 MHz*.