Advantech ASMB-977 Installation and operation manual

ASMB-977 Startup Manual 1
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that
the following items have been shipped:
• 1 x ASMB-977 startup manual
• 1 x Serial ATA HDD data cables
• 1 x Serial ATA HDD power cables
• 2 x CPU power cables (8P)
• 2 x CPU carriers
• 1 x I/O port bracket
• 1 x M.2 screw
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please
contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
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ASMB-977 Dual LGA4677 4th Gen Intel®Xeon®Scalable
Proprietary Server Board with 16x DDR5, 5 x PCIe x16,
9 x SATA3.0, 4 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1), Dual 10GbE, and IPMI
Startup Manual
Standard M/B Functions
• CPU: Dual LGA4677 4th Gen Intel®Xeon®Scalable
processors
• BIOS: AMI 256 Mbit SPI BIOS
• Chipset: Intel®C741 PCH
• System Memory: 16x DDR5 3200/3600/4000/4400/4800
MT/s registered ECC DIMM, Max. capacity 2TB
Note 2: Due to the inherent limitations of the PC architec-
ture, the system may not fully detect 2TB RAM
when 2TB RAM is installed.
• SATA Interface:
- 8 x SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) via Mini SAS HD (SFF-8643),
supports software RAID 0,1,5,10
- 1 x SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) for internal HDD or ODD
• Serial Ports: Two RS-232 ( one on rear I/O, and another
one via pin header)
• Keyboard/Mouse Header (KBMS1): Supports the stan-
dard PS/2 keyboard and mouse via PS/2 cable
• Watchdog Timer: 255 /sec or min level timer intervals
• USB Port: Supports up to 4 x USB 3.2 gen1 (2 rear and 2
onboard) and 1 x USB 2.0 ports (1*Type-A from onboard
10-pin header)
VGA Interface
• Chipset: ASPEED AST2600
• Resolution: Supports VGA up to resolution 1920 x 1200
@ 60 Hz refresh rate
Ethernet Interface
• Interface: 10/100/1000 Mbps & 10Gb (only for LAN3 &
LAN4)
• Controller: LAN1/2: Intel I210; LAN3/4: Intel
®
X710-AT2
Mechanical and Environment
• Dimensions (L x W): 380 x 349.5 mm (14.96” x 13.76”)
• Power Supply Voltage: +3.3 V, +5 V, ±12 V, +5 Vsb
• Power Consumption (mainboard only, excluding
IO device): Max. load: [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected], [email protected]
• Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40° C (depending on CPU)
• Weight: 1.8 kg (weight of board)
SpecicationsPacking List
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This manual is for the ASMB-977 series Rev. A1.
Part No. 2042097700
Printed in China
1st Edition
January 2023

2 ASMB-977 Startup Manual
The board has a number of jumpers that allow you to con-
gureyoursystemtosuityourapplication.Thetablebelow
lists the function of each of the jumpers and connectors.
Connectors
Label Function
ATXPWR1 ATX 24 Pin main power connector
ATX12V1, ATX12V3 Processor power connector
(mandatory)
ATX12V2, ATX12V4 Processor power connector
(reserved)
BH2 For optional battery kit
BIOS_SKT1 BIOS SPI ROM
BMC_SPI1 BMC SPI ROM
BMC_LAN IPMI dedicated LAN connector
COM1 RS-232 connector
COM2 RS-232 header
CPUFAN0, CPUFAN1 CPU FAN connector
DIMMA1, DIMMB1,
DIMMC1, DIMMD1,
DIMME1, DIMMF1,
DIMMG1, DIMMH1
DDR5 from CPU0
DIMMI1, DIMMJ1,
DIMMK1, DIMML1,
DIMMM1, DIMMN1,
DIMMO1, DIMMP1
DDR5 from CPU1
DIMMA1, DIMMC1,
DIMME1, DIMMG1,
DIMMI1, DIMMK1,
DIMMM1, DIMMO1
DCPMM slot
ESPI1 eSPI connector
EX_THR1 Connector for external thermistor
GPIO1 GPIO connector
HDAUD1 Audio header
JFP1, JFP2, JFP3 Front panel header
KBMS1 External keyboard and mouse
connector
LAN1, LAN2 1 Gbps LAN connector
LAN3, LAN4 10 Gbps LAN connector
LANLED1 LAN LED extension connector
M2_2280_1 M.2 connector (PCIe gen4 x4)
M2_2280_2 M.2 connector (SATA and PCIe
gen3 x4)
PCIEX8_SLOT1 PCIE x8 slot (CPU0)
Jumpers and Connectors (Cont.)
PCIEX16_SLOT2 PCIE x16 slot (CPU0)
PCIEX16_SLOT4 PCIE x16 slot (CPU0)
PCIEX 8_SLOT5 PCIE x8 slot (CPU1)
PCIEX16_SLOT6 PCIE x16 slot (CPU0)
PCIEX8_SLOT7 PCIE x8 slot (CPU1)
PCIEX16_SLOT8 PCIE x16 slot (CPU1)
PCIEX16_SLOT9 PCIE x16 slot (CPU1)
PCIEX8_SLOT10 PCIE x8 slot (CPU1)
PCIEX8_SLOT11 PCIE x8 slot (CPU1)
PMBUS1 PMBUS connector to communi-
cate with the power supply
SATA0~SATA3,
SATA4~7 SATA via SFF-8643
SGPIO1 SATA0~3 SGPIO header
SGPIO2 SATA4~7 SGPIO header
SLOT12V1 For PCIe slot 12V input only
SLOT12V2 For PCIe slot 12V input only
SMBUS1 SMBus header
SATA0 SATA connector
SYSFAN0~SYSFAN6 System FAN connector
SYS_LED1 System LED connector
USB2A1 USB 2.0 port (Type-A)
USB3H1 USB 3.0 port (20-pin header)
VGA1 VGA connector
Jumper list
Label Function
JCMOS1 CMOS clear
JME1 ME update
JWDT1 Watch Dog Reset
JTHR_SEL1
Internal (default pins 1-2) and
external
(pins 2-3) thermistor selection
JCASE1 Chassis case open alarm
PSON1 AT(1-2)/ATX(2-3)
Jumpers and Connectors

ASMB-977 Startup Manual 3
*Power button pin is located in Pin 3 & 6 of front panel
connector.
The computer is supplied with a battery-powered real time
clock circuit. There is a danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used bat-
teries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
The device complies with the requirements of FCC Class A,
Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
JCMOS1/JME1: CMOS clear/ME update function
Closed pins Result
1-2 Keep CMOS data/Disable ME update*
2-3 Clear CMOS data/Enable ME update
*: Default
Keep CMOS data/Disable ME update Clear CMOS data/Enable ME update
JFP1, JFP2
Pin.3 #PWR_SW
Pin.6 GND
Pin.9 #RST_SW
Pin.12 GND
Pin.8, Pin.11 HWM_SMB_DATA, HWM_SMB_CLK
1 2 3
1 2 3
Jumpers and Connectors (Cont.)
Figure 1: Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations
PCIEX8
_SLOT1
PCIEX16
_SLOT2
PCIEX8_
SLOT7
PCIEX16
_SLOT4
PCIEX8
_SLOT5
PCIEX16
_SLOT6
BMC_LAN
USB3C1
COM1
LAN1_2
REAR_FAN
VGA LAN3_4
DIMML1
DIMMK1
DIMMJ1
DIMMI1
DIMMN1
DIMMO1
DIMMP1
DIMMM1
CPU1
CPU0
DIMMH1
DIMMG1
DIMMF1
DIMME1
DIMMB1
DIMMC1
DIMMD1
DIMMA1
ATX12V
3
ATX12V
4
PMBUS1
ATXPWR1
CPUFAN1
COM2
HDAUD1
KBMS1
BMC_SPI1
PSON1
ESPI1
SYS_LED1
SGPIO2
SGPIO1
JTHR_SEL1
USB3H1
JFP1/2/3
LANLED1
JACSE1
CPUFAN0
SYSFAN0 SYSFAN1 SYSFAN2 SYSFAN3 ATX12V1 ATX12V2
SATA0~3
SATA4~7
BIOS_SKT1_FLASH
BH2
PCIEX16
_SLOT8
PCIEX16
_SLOT9
PCIEX8_
SLOT10
PCIEX8_
SLOT11
SATA0
SMBUS1
SPI_CN1
USB2A1
GPIO1
Slot12V1
Slot12V2
EX_THR1
JWDT1
M2_2280_1
M2_2280_2
JCOMS1
EC_SMBUS1
JME1
SYSFAN4
SYSFAN5
Jumpers and Connectors (Cont.)
Board Layout
Declaration of Conformity