The ASRock Rack ROMED8-2T is an ATX single-socket server motherboard for AMD EPYC 7002 and 7003 processors, suited to servers and workstations that need eight-channel DDR4 ECC memory, extensive PCIe 4.0 expansion, and dual 10GbE networking. A BIOS update is required for EPYC 7003 processors with 3D V-Cache.
Recommended For
- Builders running multi-GPU compute or AI workloads who need multiple full-length PCIe slots and a single-socket EPYC platform; plan for the space and power demands of the installed cards.
- Homelab and virtualization users consolidating VMs or services on one EPYC server, especially when they want ECC registered memory, dual 10GbE, and remote IPMI management.
- Storage-server and NAS builders combining multiple drives, PCIe storage or network controllers, and high-speed LAN; community builds describe TrueNAS, ZFS, and 10GbE use with this board.
- Workstation or server builders who need many PCIe-connected devices in a standard ATX board and want out-of-band management for remote troubleshooting.
Spec Summary
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| Best For | EPYC-based server builds requiring eight-channel DDR4 memory, multiple PCIe expansion slots, 10GbE networking, and IPMI remote management |
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| Processor And Socket | Single Socket SP3 (LGA 4094) for AMD EPYC 7003 series processors with AMD 3D V-Cache technology or 7002 series processors; a BIOS update is required for 7003 series processors with 3D V-Cache |
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| Memory Configuration | Eight DDR4 DIMM slots with eight-channel support, ECC, and RDIMM, LRDIMM, RDIMM/LRDIMM-3DS, or NVDIMM-N support; speeds up to 3200 MHz. Maximum capacity per DIMM: 64GB RDIMM, 128GB LRDIMM, 256GB RDIMM/LRDIMM-3DS, or 32GB NVDIMM-N |
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| Expansion And Storage | Seven PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, with configurable sharing on PCIE2; two OCuLink PCIe 4.0 x4 connectors share resources with SLOT2 by jumper. Storage connections include 10 SATA 6Gb/s ports, two Mini-SAS HD connectors, and two M.2 M-key sockets supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA drives. M.2 sizes: one supports 2280/2260/2242/2230 and the other 22110/2280/2260/2242/2230; M.2 connections share resources with SLOT2 by jumper |
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| Networking And Remote Management | Intel X550-AT2 dual 10GbE RJ45 networking, plus a dedicated IPMI port for remote management |
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| Rear I/O And Onboard Video | Aspeed AST2500 onboard video with one DB15 VGA port; rear I/O also includes two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port, one DB9 serial port, and a UID button/LED |
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| Internal Headers And Power | USB 3.2 Gen1 header for two ports and USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C header; ATX power connectors include one 24-pin main, one 8-pin 12V, and one 4-pin 12V. Also includes seven fan headers, thermal sensor, TPM, SMBus, PMBus, IPMB, NMI, system panel, speaker, and auxiliary panel headers |
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| Form Factor And Dimensions | ATX motherboard measuring 12.0 × 9.6 inches |
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| Model Identifiers | ASRock Rack ROMED8-2T |
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