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ASRock Rack GENOAD8X-2T/BCM Installation guide

  • Hello! I've reviewed the Quick Installation Guide for the ASRock GENOAD8X-2T/BCM motherboard. This guide covers the essential setup processes, including installing the server board, processor, heatsink, M.2 SSD module, and memory. It also details various connectors and features such as DDR5 DIMM slots, AMD Socket SP5, and multiple PCI Express 5.0 slots. I'm here to assist with your questions about this motherboard and its installation.
  • What should I do before installing any server board components?
    What should I do with components when uninstalling them?
    How should I tighten the screws when securing the server board?
    What does 'Short' mean in the context of jumper settings?
GENOAD8X-2T/BCM
Quick Installation Guide
www.asrockrack.com GENOAD8X-2T/BCM
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P/N: 15G065288000AK V1.0
Motherboard Layout
The server board User's Manual is available for download from the ASRock Rack's ocial website
at http://www.asrockrack.com.
Take note of the following precautions before you install server board components or change any
server board settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any components.
2. To avoid damaging the server board’s components due to static electricity, NEVER place your
server board 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 components.
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 server board to the chassis, please do
not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the server board.
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Install the Server Board1
1Insert the server board into the chassis.
2Affi x the screws clockwise into the
mounting holes in all of the corners of
the server board.
Do not over-tighten the screws
PSU_SMB1
PWM_CFG1
33.02 cm (13 in)
32.08 cm (12.63 in)
UID1
T:USB3_2
B:USB3_1
IPMI_LAN
USB 3.2
Gen1 Ports
LAN2
LAN1
VGA
CPU1
BMC
ROM
BMC_SMB1 IPMB1
BIOS
ROM
AUX_PANEL1
SPEAKER1
PANEL1
FAN3
FAN4
ATX12V1
ATX12V2
DDR5_K1
DDR5_I1
DDR5_H1
DDR5_G1
DDR5_A1
DDR5_B1
DDR5_C1
DDR5_E1
FAN1
FAN2
M2_1
USB3_3_4
TPM_BIOS_PH1
SATA_SGPIO1
CLRMOS1
NUT80_1
GENOAD8X-2T/BCM
M2_2
Dr. Debug
CPU1_HSBP1
FRNT_VGA1
NUT110_2
PCIE6
PCIE3
PCIE1
PCIE0
COM1
ATX12V3
ATXPWR1
FAN5
FAN6
BAT1
PCIE7_MCIO2_SW
FAN7
FAN8
MCIO1MCIO2 GFX_12V1
SATA_SGPIO2
COM2
BUZZER1
TR1
NMI_BTN1
NUT110_1
NUT80_2
PCIE2
PCIE4
PCIE5
PCIE7
ASPEED
AST2600
MCIO3
MCIO4
BCM57416
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12
13
11
15
21
18
20
16
22
24
245
14
25
26
27
67
28
41
29
3031353637 3233383940
42
44
45
10
17
19
46
47
48
50
3
43
49
8
9
23
34
I/O Panel3
No. Description
12 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots
(DDR5_G1, DDR5_I1)
22 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots
(DDR5_H1, DDR5_K1)
3 AMD Socket SP5 (SM-LGA-6096) (CPU1)
4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
5 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
6 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
7 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V3)
8 PSU SMBus Header (PSU_SMB1)
9 PWM Conguration Header (PWM_CFG1)
10 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots
(DDR5_A1, DDR5_C1)
11 System Fan Connector (FAN1)
12 Mini Cool Edge IO x8 Connector (MCIO3)
13 System Fan Connector (FAN2)
14 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots
(DDR5_B1, DDR5_E1)
15 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_3_4)
16 Mini Cool Edge IO x8 Connector (MCIO4)
17 System Fan Connector (FAN3)
18 System Fan Connector (FAN4)
19 System Fan Connector (FAN5)
20 System Fan Connector (FAN6)
21 Mini Cool Edge IO x8 Connector (MCIO1)
22 Mini Cool Edge IO x8 Connector (MCIO2)
23 Clear CMOS Pad (CLRMOS1)
24 Graphics 12V Power Connector (GFX_12V1)
25 SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO1)
26 System Fan Connector (FAN7)
27 SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO2)
28 System Fan Connector (FAN8)
29 COM Port Header (COM2)
30 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
31 Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1)
32 Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
33 ermal Sensor Header (TR1)
34 Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1)
35 Backplane PCI Express Hot-Plug Connector
(CPU1_HSBP1)
36 PCIE Signal Source Selection Jumper
(PCIE7_MCIO2_SW)
37 Intelligent Platform Management Bus Header
(IPMB1)
38 BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB1)
39 M.2 Socket (M2_1) (Type 2280/22110)
40 M.2 Socket (M2_2) (Type 2280/22110)
41 PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE0)
42 PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1)
43 PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2)
44 PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3)
45 PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4)
46 PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5)
47 PCI Express 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE6)
48 PCI Express 5.0 x8 Slot (PCIE7)
49 SPI TPM Header (TPM_BIOS_PH1)
50 Front VGA Header (FRNT_VGA1)
2
6
53
1
4
7
No. Description No. Description
1VGA Port (VGA) 5 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)**
2 Serial Port (COM1) 6 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)**
3USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2) 7 UID Switch (UID1)
4 IPMI LAN Header (IPMI_LAN1)*
4 Jumper Settings
When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper
is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the
jumper is “Open”.
The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and
pin2 are “Short” when a jumper cap is placed on these 2
pins.
GENOAD8X-2T/BCM
Quick Installation Guide
www.asrockrack.com GENOAD8X-2T/BCM
8Install the PCIE Card
1
Remove the bracket facing the slot that
you intend to use. Keep the screw for later
use.
2
Align the card connector with the slot and
press rmly until the card is completely
seated on the slot.
Fasten the card to the chassis with the
screw.
3
6LAN Port LED Indications
IPMI LAN Port Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection or no
link
Blinking Yellow Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
7M.2 SSD Module Installation
9Install the Memory
1
2
3
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing
the module clips outward.
Insert the memory module.
Lock the clips.
2Move the stando based on the module type and
length.
3Peel o the yellow protective lm on the nut.
Hand tighten the stando into the desired
location.
Gently insert the M.2 module into the slot.
4
Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure
the module into place. Please do not overtighten
the screw.
5
2
1
AB
1Find the corresponding nut location to be used.
AB
AB
AB
AB 20o
NUT1NUT2B
10G LAN Port Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 100Mbps connection or no
link
Blinking Yellow Data Activity Orange 1Gbps connection
On Link Green 10Gbps connection
LAN Port
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
No. 1 2
Nut Location A B
PCB Length 8cm 11cm
Module Type Type2280 Type 22110
We recommend using the CPU Installation tool to avoid CPU pin-bent problem.
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Locate the screw on the CPU socket and
unscrew it. Open the rst retention cover.
Open the second bracket. Take out the
internal plastic cover.
Install CPU along with the carrier frame,
do not separate them. Please make sure the
carrier frame with CPU is closely attached
to the rail frame while inserting it.
Close the bracket that holds the CPU. Close
the retention cover and fasten the screw .
Install the Processor and Heatsink
Install the heatsink to the CPU carrier.
Secure the heastink to the CPU carrier
with a screwdriver.
1
2
3
4
5
Install the carrier frame with CPU. Don’t separate them.
Please mak e sure that the carrier
frame with CPU is closely attached to
the rail fra me while inserting it.
Carrier Fram e with CPU
Rail Frame
6
7
8
9
10
10-5
10-3 10-1
10-6
10-4
10-2
Set your torque wrench to 1.54 in-lb.
One fourth a turn each time.
Tighten the screws in a sequential order
1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6.
Loosen the screws in a reverse order.
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