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5.2  Technical Support Procedures

If you have tried the troubleshooting procedures mentioned above and the problems 
are still unsolved, please contact ASRock Rack’s technical support with the following 
information:

1.  Your contact information
2.  Model name, BIOS version and problem type.
3.  System configuration.
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 warranty service, the receipt or a copy of your invoice marked with the date 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 RMA number should be displayed on the outside of the shipping carton 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.

This warranty does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to 
alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

Contact your distributor first for any product related problems during the warranty period.

Summary of Contents for X399D8A-2T

Page 1: ...X399D8A 2T User Manual Version 1 0 Published June 2019 Copyright 2019 ASRock Rack INC All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...mplied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock Rack its directors officers employees or agents...

Page 3: ...ant to know more about ASRock Rack you re welcome to visit ASRock Rack s website at www ASRockRack com or you may contact your dealer for further information ASRock Rack Incorporation 6F No 37 Sec 2 J...

Page 4: ...installation Precautions 15 2 3 Installing the CPU and Heatsink 16 2 4 Installing the CPU Cooler 20 2 5 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM 23 2 6 Expansion Slots PCI Express Slots 25 2 7 Jumper Setu...

Page 5: ...3 4 5 Super IO Configuration 55 3 4 6 Serial Port Console Redirection 56 3 4 7 H W Monitor 60 3 4 8 AMD CBS 62 3 4 9 AMD PBS 63 3 4 10 Instant Flash 64 3 5 Server Mgmt 65 3 5 1 System Event Log 66 3 5...

Page 6: ...rt CD 75 4 2 2 Drivers Menu 75 4 2 3 Utilities Menu 75 4 2 4 Contact Information 75 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 76 5 1 Troubleshooting Procedures 76 5 2 Technical Support Procedures 78 5 3 Returning Mer...

Page 7: ...9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm Support CD Quick Installation Guide 1 x SATA3 Cable 60cm 1 x Mini SAS HD to 4 SAS SATA Cable 12G 2 x Screws for M 2 Sockets 1 x I O Shield If any items are missing or appear...

Page 8: ...2933 OC 2666 2400 2133 MHz Expansion Slot PCIe 3 0 x 16 SLOT2 Gen3 x16 link auto switch to x8 link if Slot3 is occupied SLOT3 Gen3 x8 link SLOT4 Gen3 x16 link auto switch to x8 link if Slot5 is ccupi...

Page 9: ...PEED AST2500 VRAM DDR4 16MB Audio Audio code Realtek ALC892 Rear Panel I O PS 2 KB mouse 1 VGA Port 1 x D Sub USB 3 1 Gen1 Port 2 USB 3 1 Gen2 Port 2 1 type A 1 type C LAN Port 2 x RJ45 2x 10GbE by In...

Page 10: ...g Card side Temperature Sensing System TR Temperature Sensing Fan CPU Rear Front Fan Tachometer CPU Quiet Fan Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto Adjust by CPU Temperature CPU Rear Front Fan Multi Speed Cont...

Page 11: ...enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration After that onboard LAN1 2 can wake up S5 under OS If you install Intel LAN utility or Marvell SATA utility this motherboard may fail Win dows...

Page 12: ...an 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 your USB flash drive floppy...

Page 13: ...SB31_TA_1 B USB31_TC_1 T VGA1 B L UID1 B R Optical SPDIF X550_LAN2 X399D8A 2T 1 PSU_SMB1 ATX12V2 ATX12V1 USB3_6_7 AMD X399 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 SATA3_8 SATA3_9 SATA3_0_3 USB_1_2 1 HDLED RESET PLED PWRBTN P...

Page 14: ..._7 13 M 2 Socket M2_1 Type 2230 2242 2260 2280 22110 14 SATA3 Connector SATA3_9 15 SATA3 Connector SATA3_8 16 SATA3 Connector SATA3_5 17 SATA3 Connector SATA3_4 18 System Fan Connector FAN4 19 MINI SA...

Page 15: ...s Header BMC_SMB_1 38 Chassis ID3 Jumper CHASSIS_ID3 39 Chassis ID2 Jumper CHASSIS_ID2 40 Non Maskable Interrupt Button NMI_BTN1 41 Front Panel Audio Header HD_AUDIO1 42 Chassis ID1 Jumper CHASSIS_ID1...

Page 16: ...le White DDR4_D1 64 bit 288 pin module Blue PCIE4 PCIE6 PCIE7 PCIE5 RoHS PCIE3 PCIE2 1 X399D8A 2T AMD X399 1 HDLED RESET PLED PWRBTN 1 1 Red Red NUT30 NUT42 NUT60 NUT80 M2_1 NUT110 1 1 1 1 1 1 FAN3 FA...

Page 17: ...n2 Port USB31_TC_1 13 LAN RJ 45 Port LAN2 7 USB 3 1 Gen2 Port USB31_TA_1 LAN Port LED Indications There are two LED next to the LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indication...

Page 18: ...port LED indications 10G LAN Port LAN1 LAN2 LED Indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 100Mbps connection or no link Blinking Green Data Activit...

Page 19: ...779D D E DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 A B AMD Ryzen Threadripper TR4 series Processor CPU Socket 4094P TDP max 250W PCIe3 0x8 PCIe3 0x4 PCIe3 0x4 SLOT4 x8 PCIe3 0x16 PCIe3 0x16 PCIe3 0x4 2xUSB3 0 10GbE X550 AT...

Page 20: ...to secure the motherboard to the chassis Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboar...

Page 21: ...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 carpe...

Page 22: ...16 English 2 3 Installing the CPU and Heatsink Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU 1 2...

Page 23: ...X399D8A 2T 17 English 3 4...

Page 24: ...sh Please make sure that the carrier frame with CPU is closely attached to the rail frame while inserting it Install the orange carrier frame with CPU Don t separate them Carrier Frame with CPU Rail F...

Page 25: ...X399D8A 2T 19 English 7 8...

Page 26: ...eatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fasten...

Page 27: ...X399D8A 2T 21 English CPU_FAN1 3 2 A B D C...

Page 28: ...22 English U S B _ 5 CPU_FAN1 4...

Page 29: ...DR4_B1 DDR4_C1 DDR4_D1 1 Populated Populated 2 Populated Populated 1 It is not allowed to install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot otherwise this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged 2...

Page 30: ...24 English The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation 1 2 3...

Page 31: ...ion No PCIE 3 PCIE 2 Single Graphics Card x16 Two Graphics Cards x8 x8 No PCIE 5 PCIE 4 Single Graphics Card x16 Two Graphics Cards x8 x8 Installing an expansion card Step 1 Before installing an expan...

Page 32: ...SATA_7 requires 5V power supply SATA DOM SATA_7 does NOT require 5V power sup ply Default Consult the documentation that comes with your SATA DOM and check whether or not Pin 7 requires 5V power supp...

Page 33: ...ssis ID3 Jumper 3 pin CHASSIS_ID3 see p 7 No 38 Reserved for system level use Reserved for system level use Chassis ID1 Jumper 3 pin CHASSIS_ID1 see p 7 No 42 Chassis ID2 Jumper 3 pin CHASSIS_ID2 see...

Page 34: ...ct to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 S3 sleep state The LED is off when the system is...

Page 35: ...unication between peripheral equipment in the system which has slower transmission rates and power management equipment B Internet status indicator 2 pin LAN1_LED LAN2_LED These two 2 pin headers allo...

Page 36: ...3 1 Gen1 Connector USB3_5 see p 7 No 22 USB 2 0 Header 9 pin USB_1_2 see p 7 No 20 DUMMY GND GND P P USB_PWR P P USB_PWR 1 This is one header on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support two po...

Page 37: ...MC_SMB_1 see p 7 No 37 BMC_SMB_PRESENT_1_N Power BMC_SMBCLK GND BMC_SMBDATA The header is used for the SM BUS devices 1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis mu...

Page 38: ...ector and match the black wire to the ground pin Though this motherboard provides a 4 Pin CPU fan Quiet Fan connector 3 Pin CPU fans can still work successfully even without the fan speed control func...

Page 39: ...o helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity PSU SMBus PSU_SMB1 see p 7 No 6 3V 1 GND ALERT SMBCLK SMBDATA PSU SMBus monitors the status of the power sup...

Page 40: ...pin COM1 see p 7 No 34 CCTS 1 RRTS 1 DDSR 1 DDTR 1 RRXD1 GND TTXD1 DDCD 1 1 RRI 1 This COM header supports a serial port module Clear CMOS Pad CLRMOS1 see p 7 No 32 This allows you to clear the data i...

Page 41: ...the front rear UID blue LED indicator will be turned on Press the UID button again to turn off the indicator 2 10 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system please insert the supp...

Page 42: ...SATA3 6 0 Gb s module and M 2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 16 Gb s Installing the M 2_SSD NGFF Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2_SSD NGFF module and the screw 3 2 4 5 B C D E A 1 Step 2 Depending on th...

Page 43: ...5 if you are going to use the default nut Otherwise release the standoff by hand B C D E A Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used Hand tighten the standoff into the desired n...

Page 44: ...38 English NUT1 NUT2 D E Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module...

Page 45: ...op of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Item Description Main To set up the system time date information OC Tweaker For overclocking confi gurations Advanced To set up the advanc...

Page 46: ...selected items Tab 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 scr...

Page 47: ...ish 3 2 Main Screen Once you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview The Main screen provides system overview information and allows you to set the sys...

Page 48: ...you see on your screen CPU Configuration Spread Spectrum Pcie Pll SSC percentage or Disable SSC Range is 0 0 1 9 Enable is 0 5 Last once is the POR for LBG CPU Frequency and Voltage Change If Manual...

Page 49: ...ly DRAM Timing Configuration You can configure DRAM Timing Primary Timing CAS Latency tCL The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response RAS to CAS D...

Page 50: ...lay tWTR_S The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read com mand to the same internal bank Write to Read Delay tWTR_L The number of clocks between the last valid write...

Page 51: ...mmand to a row pre charge command to the same rank Trdwr The minimum number of cycles from the last clock of virtual CAS of the first read burst operation to the clock in which CAS is asserted for a f...

Page 52: ...ycles from the last clock of virtual CAS of the first read burst operation to the clock in which CAS is asserted for a following read burst oepration in the same DIMM TrdrdDd The minimum number of cyc...

Page 53: ...onfigure TR4 Advance Boot Training Voltage Configuration CPU Vcore Voltage Input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator CPU Load Line Calibration Level 5 FFSGUID 0951C12E 7D7E 49c...

Page 54: ...VDDCR_SOC_S5 Configure the voltage for the VDDCR_SOC_S5 1 05V Configure the voltage for the 1 05V_PROM Voltage 1 8 Voltage Configure the voltage for the 1 8 Voltage 1 8 STB Voltage Configure the volt...

Page 55: ...alfunction 3 4 Advanced Screen In this section you may set the configurations for the following items CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration ACPI Configuration Super IO Configur...

Page 56: ...50 English 3 4 1 CPU Configuration AMD fTPM Switch To select 0 Auto Depend on Tcg module 1 Disabled fTPM 2 OnBoard SPI TPM2 0 SVM Mode Enable disable CPU Virtualization...

Page 57: ...tion Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA Onboard VGA To enable or disable Onboard VGA Onboard X550 LAN1 To enable or disable Onabord...

Page 58: ...store AC Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after a power failure If Power Off is selected the power will remain off when the power recovers If Power On is selected the system will star...

Page 59: ...sable SATA Controllers SATA Mode Identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive Press Ctrl I to enter RAID ROM during UEFI POST process SATA Hot Plug Enable disable the SA...

Page 60: ...Wakeup Support Allow the system to be waked up by a PS 2 Keyboard PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enab...

Page 61: ...Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable the serial port Serial Port Address Use this item to select an optimal setting for Super IO device SOL Configuration Use this item to set parameters of S...

Page 62: ...ure Console Redirection Settings and specify how your computer and the host computer to which you are connected exchange information Terminal Type Use this item to select the preferred terminal emulat...

Page 63: ...fers are empty a start signal can be sent to restart the flow Hardware flow uses two wires to send start stop signals The options include None and Hardware RTS CTS VT UTF8 Combo Key Support Use this i...

Page 64: ...lows for remote management of a Windows Server 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 sele...

Page 65: ...X399D8A 2T 59 English Data Bits Parity Stop Bits...

Page 66: ...of the 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 conf...

Page 67: ...allows you to set the Smart fan s level speed Smart Fan Duty Control Smart Fan Duty x x means 1 to 11 stage This allows you to set duty cycle for each stage Smart Fan Temp Control Smart Fan Temp x x m...

Page 68: ...s item to configure DF Common options UMC Common Options Use this item to configure UMC Common options NBIO Common Options Use this item to configure NBIO Common options FCH Common Options Use this it...

Page 69: ...how all of VR config files version information PCIe x16 Switch Configure the PCIe x16 Switch Promontory PCIe Switch Configure the Promontory PCIe Switch NVMe RAID mode Configure the NVMe RAID mode PCI...

Page 70: ...isk or hard drive and launch this tool then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other compli cated flash utility Please be noted that the U...

Page 71: ...5 English 3 5 Server Mgmt Wait For BMC Wait For BMC response for specified time out BMC starts at the same time when BIOS starts during AC power ON It takes around 90 seconds to initialize Host to BMC...

Page 72: ...g 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 t...

Page 73: ...CP If you prefer using a static IP address toggle to Yes and the changes take effect after the system reboots The default value is No Configuration Address Source Select to configure BMC network param...

Page 74: ...d 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 Enabled Disabled Virtual Local Area N...

Page 75: ...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 c...

Page 76: ...er 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 This option controls Legacy UEFI ROMs priority USB Device BBS Pr...

Page 77: ...ion after boot up Boot Beep Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up Please note that a buzzer is needed Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM...

Page 78: ...on 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 Launch Video OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run th...

Page 79: ...olicy PCIE5 Slot OpROM To select Slot Storage and Network Option ROM policy In Auto option the default is Dis abled with NVMe device but it is Legacy with other devices This item can t select Video Op...

Page 80: ...es 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...

Page 81: ...Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer If the Main Menu does not a...

Page 82: ...ault 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 battery if it does not If there is no video 1 Try...

Page 83: ...the battery on the motherboard provides 3VDC Install a new battery if it does not 2 Confirm whether your power supply provides adaquate and stable power Other problems 1 Try searching keywords relate...

Page 84: ...f your invoice marked with the date 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...

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