Advantech sky-8100 User manual

SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page I

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Copyright and Trademarks
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2016
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to
make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any
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information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However,
Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements of
the rights of any third parties, which may result from its use.
About This Manual
Thank you for purchasing and using the Advantech SKY-8100.
The target audience of this manual includes users, administrators and technicians. This
publication is a useful reference when installing, configuring, operating and managing
the SKY-8100.
This manual is organized as follows:
Section 1:Getting Started helps you with the first steps with the SKY-8100.
Section 2: Product Specification provides a detailed description of the SKY-8100 and
its features.
Section 3:Configuration and Service describes how to change the SKY-8100’s
configuration.
Section 4:Configuration and Service describes how to install and service replaceable
items.
Section 5:Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting provides best practices and other
information that may be helpful for operation and troubleshooting of the SKY-8100
Appendices provide supplemental information referenced in the other sections of this
document.
Useful Documents
If you cannot find the information you’re looking for or need more detailed information
on a specific topic, please refer to the list of additional documents and other sources of
information below. Please contact your Advantech representative if you need help on
obtaining these documents or still can’t find what you’re looking for.
- Advanced LAN Bypass User Manual
- Information on intel CPUs, Chipsets and NIC silicon can be found at: www.intel.com
- SKY-8100 Reference Platform Software User’s Guide (for samples only)
- SKY-8100 BMC User’s Guide
- ipmitool how-to can be found at: http://linux.die.net/man/1/ipmitool
- An introduction to IPMI can be found at:
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/servers/ipmi/ipmi-home.html

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Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech website at http://support.advantech.com where you can find the
latest information about our products.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before you call:
- Product name and serial number
- A description of your peripheral attachments
- A description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)
- A complete description of the problem
- The exact wording of any error messages
Acknowledgements
Xeon, QuickAssist and Intel are trademarked by Intel Corp. All other product
names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Product Warranty (2 Years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
If an Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during
the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost
of replacement materials, service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more
details. Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing,
most of our customers never need to use our repair service. But if you think you have
obtained a defective product, please follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.)
Note!
To make our service more efficient, please make a note of anything abnormal
and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and
any other helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return more
quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy of the proof of purchase date (such as your sales
receipt) in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase
date is not eligible for warranty service.

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5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to
your dealer.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Warning!
Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause
personal injury!
Caution!
Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing
data.
Note!
Notes provide additional information.
We Appreciate Your Input
Please let us know of any aspect of this product, including the manual, which could
use improvement or correction. We appreciate your valuable input in helping make our
products and documentation better.
Please send all such - in writing to: [email protected]m

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Getting Started ..................................................14
1.1 Safety Introductions..............................................................................................15
1.1.1 Safety Precautions per IEC704-1 ................................................................15
1.1.2 Safety Precautions –Static Electricity..........................................................16
1.2 Unpacking............................................................................................................. 17
1.3 Installation and Configuration................................................................................18
1.3.1 Rack Mounting ............................................................................................18
1.3.2 Powering On................................................................................................ 19
1.3.3 Connecting to Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse..............................................19
1.3.4 Connecting to the Serial Console ................................................................19
1.3.5 Installing an OS...........................................................................................23
1.3.5.1 Pre-Installed reference OS...............................................................23
1.3.5.2 Installing and/or boot an OS from a USB key.................................... 23
1.3.5.3 Installing an OS via network boot...................................................... 24
1.3.5.4 Booting an OS via network boot........................................................25
1.4 Getting Help: Technical Support and Assistance ..................................................26
Chapter 2 Product Specification ........................................27
2.1 Overview............................................................................................................... 28
2.2 SKY-8100 System Architecture.............................................................................29
2.2.1 SKY-8100 Board List...................................................................................30
2.2.2 SKY-8100MB Hardware Specification .........................................................30
2.2.3 SKY-8100MB Hardware Functions..............................................................31
2.2.4 Product Versions......................................................................................... 32
2.3 Technical Specifications .......................................................................................33
2.3.1 System Dimensions..................................................................................... 33
2.3.2 Regulatory Compliance ...............................................................................33
2.3.2.1 Safety............................................................................................... 33
2.3.2.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility ..........................................................34
2.3.2.3 CE Mark........................................................................................... 34
2.3.3 Block Diagram.............................................................................................35
2.3.4 Processor(s)................................................................................................36
2.3.5 SoC Feature Details.................................................................................... 36
2.3.6 DDR4 Memory System................................................................................ 37
2.3.6.1 DDR4 DIMM Type and Configuration Priorities................................. 38
2.3.6.2 DDR4 DIMM Population Configurations............................................ 39
2.3.6.3 Broadwell-DE DDR4 DIMM Location and SMBus Mapping ..............40
2.3.6.4 Validated Modules............................................................................41
2.3.7 USB.............................................................................................................41
2.3.7.1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 Controllers....................................... 42
2.3.7.2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Controllers....................................... 42
2.3.8 Serial ATA(SATA) Controller .......................................................................43
2.3.9 PCI Express (PCIe) Gen3 Expansion.......................................................... 45
2.3.10 PCI Express Gen2 Root Port.....................................................................47
2.3.11 Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface.................................................................. 47
2.3.12 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)................................................................ 47
2.3.13 UART Interface.......................................................................................... 47
2.3.14 System Management Bus (SMBus 2.0)..................................................... 48
2.3.15 Integrated 10GbE Controller...................................................................... 49
2.3.16 Dual 15 Gbps PHY –Inphi CS4227...........................................................50

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2.3.16.1 SFI Interface Feature Details.......................................................... 50
2.3.17 Quadl Port GbE LAN Controller –Intel I350............................................... 51
2.3.18 GbE LAN Controller –Intel I210 ................................................................ 52
2.3.19 Hardware Monitor Chip –NuvoTon NCT7904D......................................... 53
2.4 System Hardware Specificatoin ............................................................................54
2.4.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................. 55
2.4.1.1 Status LEDs..................................................................................... 56
2.4.2 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................58
2.4.2.1 Ethernet Connectors.........................................................................58
2.4.3 BIOS............................................................................................................60
2.4.3.1 Password Protection.........................................................................60
2.4.3.2 BIOS Defaults...................................................................................60
2.4.3.3 PCIe Tree.........................................................................................60
2.4.4 Advanced Platform Management................................................................. 62
2.4.4.1 Hardware and Environmental Monitoring..........................................62
2.4.4.2 Thermal Management ......................................................................64
2.4.5 Power Supplies ...........................................................................................65
2.4.5.1 AC PSU............................................................................................65
2.4.5.2 DC PSU............................................................................................66
2.4.5.3 Protection.........................................................................................66
2.4.5.4 Monitoring and LEDs......................................... 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
2.4.6 Product Labelling.........................................................................................67
2.4.6.1 Electronic Label: FRU EEPROM ......................................................68
2.5 Advanced Platform Features.................................................................................69
2.5.1 Intrusion Detection.......................................................................................69
2.5.2 Watchdogs ..................................................................................................69
2.6 Available Accessories and Related Products........................................................ 69
2.6.1 Accessories.................................................................................................69
Chapter 3 BIOS & BMC .......................................................70
3.1 BIOS Setup Menu................................................................................................. 71
3.2.1 Main Setup Menu ........................................................................................72
3.2.1.1 Setting System Time and Date.........................................................73
3.2.2 Platform Setup Menu................................................................................... 74
3.2.2.1 Serial Console.................................................................................. 74
3.2.2.2 Trusted Computing........................................................................... 74
3.2.2.3 USB Configuration............................................................................ 75
3.2.3 Security Setup.............................................................................................77
3.2.4 Save & Exit Menu........................................................................................ 78
3.3 Firmware Upgrades ..............................................................................................79
3.3.1 BMC Application.......................................................................................... 80
3.3.2 BMC Bootloader..........................................................................................81
3.3.3 BIOS............................................................................................................83
3.3.4 BIOS NVRAM..............................................................................................84
Chapter 4 Setting Up ..........................................................86
4.1 Installing Components ..........................................................................................87
4.1.1 Server Slide................................................................................................. 87
4.1.1.1 Remove the Chassis (Inner) Member...............................................88
4.1.1.2 Mount the Chassis (Inner) Member to the Chassis...........................88
4.1.1.3 Attach the Cabinet (Outer) Member to the Rail................................. 89
4.1.1.4 Mount the Chassis into the Cabinet.................................................. 90
4.1.2 Hard Drive...................................................................................................92
4.1.2.1 Hard Drive Replacement.................................................................. 92

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4.1.2.2 Open the HDD Tray.......................................................................... 93
4.1.2.3 SAS Hard Drive Carriers ..................................................................93
4.1.3 PCI Riser Card............................................................................................94
4.1.3.1 Riser Card Replacement.................................................................. 94
4.1.3.2 Dismounting Cards from the PCIe Component................................. 95
4.1.3.3 Reassembling the PCIe Component into the Chassis.......................95
4.1.4 Server Board............................................................................................... 96
4.1.4.1 Memory Card Installation..................................................................96
4.1.4.2 mSATA Card Installation ..................................................................97
4.1.5 Filter Replacement ......................................................................................97
4.1.6 Fan Replacement........................................................................................ 98
4.1.7 Power Module Replacement...................................................................... 100
4.2 Replacing FRUs.................................................................................................. 101
4.2.1 Air Filter..................................................................................................... 101
4.2.2 PSU Modules ............................................................................................ 102
4.2.3 Disk Drives................................................................................................ 103
4.2.3.1 2.5” HDD ........................................................................................ 103
4.2.3.2 mSATA SSD .................................................................................. 103
4.2.4 RTC Battery............................................................................................... 104
4.2.5 DIMMs....................................................................................................... 105
4.2.6 FAN MODULE........................................................................................... 105
Appendix A Connector Pinout and LED Information........107
A.1 Jumpers ............................................................................................................. 108
A.2 Connectors......................................................................................................... 110
A.2.1 LOM Connectors (CN5)............................................................................. 110
A.2.2 The CPLD JTAG Connectors (CN7).......................................................... 114
A.2.3 The RJ-45 Console Connectors (CN9)...................................................... 115
A.2.4 The 2x10-Pin Front Panel Connectors (CN11).......................................... 116
A.2.5 The 2x7-Pin Front Panel Connectors (CN14)............................................ 118
A.2.6 Power Button Signal Connectors (CN16) .................................................. 119
A.2.7 The +12V CPU ATX 4-Pin Power Connectors (ATX12V1)........................ 120
A.3 Pin Headers........................................................................................................ 121
A.3.1 TPM Module / Port-80 Pin Header (CN6).................................................. 121
A.3.2 External Fan Control Board Pin Header (CN20)........................................ 123
A.3.3 Pin Header Upgrade for the CPU Power PWM Controller (CN21)............. 124
A.3.4 Pin Header Upgrade for the CS4227 Chipset (l2C1)................................. 125
A.3.5 USB3.0 Pin Header (USB1)...................................................................... 126
A.3.6 Clear CMOS Pin Header (CLS_CMOS1) .................................................. 128
A.3.7 Me Mode Select Pin Header (ME_MODE1) .............................................. 129
A.4 Switch................................................................................................................. 130
A.4.1 LAN Port Reset Switch (SW2)................................................................... 130
Appendix B BIOS Post Code .............................................131
Appendix C Power Supply Specification..........................139
C.1 Redundant 650W AC PSU................................................................................. 140
C.1.1 Current Drawn From AC Source............................................................... 140
C.1.2 Max Inrush Current Drawn From AC Source............................................. 140
C.1.3 Power Supplies Be Configured For Hot Failover ....................................... 140
C.2 Redundant 650W DC PSU................................................................................. 142

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Appendix D Declaration of Conformity.............................144
Appendix E Warranty and RMA.........................................146
Appendix F Glossary.........................................................148

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Mounting Ear Thread Holes......................................................................18
Figure 1-2: Mounting Ear Screws Inserted but Not Fastened Yet................................ 18
Figure 1-3: PuTTY Session Configuration...................................................................20
Figure 1-4: PuTTY Serial Configuration...................................................................... 21
Figure 1-5: PuTTY Keyboard Settings ........................................................................21
Figure 1-6: PuTTY Colour Settings............................................................................. 22
Figure 1-7: BIOS POST Screen..................................................................................22
Figure 2-1: Carrier Grade Server SKY-8100...............................................................28
Figure 2-2 SKY-8100 System Architecture..................................................................29
Figure 2-3: System Dimensions..................................................................................33
Figure 2-4: SKY-8100 Block Diagram.........................................................................35
Figure 2-5: DIMM and CPU Location..........................................................................37
Figure 2-6: Broadwell-DE DDR4 DIMM Location on SKY-8100MB.............................40
Figure 2-7: Broadwell-DE USB3.0 Block Diagram for SKY-8100MB........................... 42
Figure 2-8: Broadwell-DE USB2.0 Block Diagram for SKY-8100MB........................... 42
Figure 2-9: Broadwell-DE SATA Block Diagram for NAMB-3260MB........................... 43
Figure 2-10: M.2 SSD.................................................................................................43
Figure 2-11: M.2 SSDs’ Locations ..............................................................................44
Figure 2-13: PCIe Cages (Top View)..........................................................................45
Figure 2-14: Broadwell-DE PCIe Gen3 Expansion Gold Finger Location on
SKY-8100MB..............................................................................................................46
Figure 2-15: Broadwell-DE PCIe Express Gen2 Block Diagram for SKY-8100MB...... 47
Figure 2-16: Broadwell-DE LPC Block Diagram for NAMB-3260MB ........................... 47
Figure 2-17: SKY-8100 System SMBus Block Diagram..............................................48
Figure 2-18: Broadwell-DE Integrated 10GbE Logical Block Diagram......................... 49
Figure 2-19: Broadwell-DE SFP+ Implementation with Inphi CS4227 Block Diagram. 50
Figure 2-20: Broadwell-DE LAN Implementation with Intel I350 Block Diagram..........51
Figure 2-21: Broadwell-DE LAN Implementation with Intel I210 Block Diagram..........52
Figure 2-22: Front View of SKY-8100 (Cover Closed).................................................54
Figure 2-23: Front View of SKY-8100 (Cover Opened)............................................... 54
Figure 2-24: Front Panel.............................................................................................55
Figure 2-25: Status LEDs (Front Panel)......................................................................56
Figure 2-26: Rear Panel..............................................................................................58
Figure 2-27: RJ-45 LEDs (Rear Panel).......................................................................58
Figure 2-28: Thermal Sensor Locations......................................................................63
Figure 2-29: System Airflow and Fans........................................................................ 64
Figure 2-30: AC PSU Details ......................................................................................65
Figure 2-31: DC PSU Details....................................................... 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
Figure 3-1: BIOS POST Screen..................................................................................71
Figure 3-2: BIOS Setup Screen Organization .............................................................72
Figure 3-3: BIOS Setup Main Screen..........................................................................72

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Figure 3-4: Platform Setup: Main Screen.................................................................... 74
Figure 3-5: Platform Setup: Security Screen............................................................... 74
Figure 3-6: Platform Setup: USB Configuration Menu.................................................75
Figure 3-7: Security Menu........................................................................................... 77
Figure 3-8: Save & Exit Menu..................................................................................... 78
Figure 3-9: BMC Application Upgrade......................................................................... 81
Figure 3-10: BMC Bootloader Upgrade....................................................................... 82
Figure 3-11: BIOS Upgrade........................................................................................83
Figure 3-12: Check Active BIOS Version....................................................................84
Figure 3-12: BIOS NVRAM Upgrade...........................................................................84
Figure 3-13: Check Active BIOS NVRAM Version....................................................... 85
Figure 4-1: Standard Retail Packaging .......................................................................87
Figure 4-2: Remove the Inner Chassis........................................................................ 88
Figure 4-3: Mount the Inner Chassis........................................................................... 88
Figure 4-4: Install the Bracket.....................................................................................89
Figure 4-5: Uninstall the Bracket................................................................................. 89
Figure 4-6: Mount the Chassis into the Cabinet ..........................................................90
Figure 4-7: SB Tool-Less Bracket............................................................................... 91
Figure 4-8: Hard Disk Drives....................................................................................... 92
Figure 4-9: Hard Driver Replacement .........................................................................92
Figure 4-10: Hard Driver Replacement .......................................................................92
Figure 4-11: Unlocked the HDD Tray.......................................................................... 93
Figure 4-12: Open the HDD Tray................................................................................93
Figure 4-13: SAS Hard Drive Tray Component........................................................... 93
Figure 4-14: Riser Card Replacement......................................................................... 94
Figure 4-15: Dismounting Cards from the PCIe Component....................................... 95
Figure 4-16: Server Board Layout............................................................................... 96
Figure 4-17: (A) Install Memory Card (B) Uninstall Memory Card.............................96
Figure 4-18: Install mSATA Card................................................................................ 97
Figure 4-19: Filter Replacement 1............................................................................... 97
Figure 4-20: Filter Replacement 2............................................................................... 97
Figure 4-21: Filter Replacement 3............................................................................... 98
Figure 4-22: Filter Replacement 4............................................................................... 98
Figure 4-23: Fan Replacement 1 ................................................................................ 98
Figure 4-24: Fan Replacement 2 ................................................................................ 99
Figure 4-25: Fan Replacement 3 ................................................................................ 99
Figure 4-26: Fan Replacement 4 ................................................................................ 99
Figure 4-27: Power Module Replacement................................................................. 100
Figure 4-28: Air Filter................................................................................................ 101
Figure 4-29: Air Filter Assembly................................................................................ 101
Figure 4-30: PSU Modules........................................................................................ 102
Figure 4-31: 2.5” HDD .............................................................................................. 103

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Figure 4-32: Unlocking the Battery............................................................................ 104
Figure 4-33: FAN Module.......................................................................................... 105
Figure A-1: Jumpers on the Server Board................................................................. 108
Figure A-2: LOM Connector (CN5) ........................................................................... 110
Figure A-3: CPLD JTAG Connector (CN7)................................................................ 114
Figure A-4: RJ-45 Console Connector (CN9)............................................................ 115
Figure A-5: 2x10-Pin Front Panel Connector (CN11)................................................ 116
Figure A-6: 2x7-Pin Front Panel Connector (CN14).................................................. 118
Figure A-7: Power Button Signal Connector (CN16)................................................. 119
Figure A-8: Power Connector (ATX12V1)................................................................. 120
Figure A-9 : TPM Module/Port-80 (CN6)................................................................... 121
Figure A-10: External Fan Control Board (CN20)...................................................... 123
Figure A-11: CPU Power PWM Controller Upgrade (CN21)...................................... 124
Figure A-12: CS4227 Chipset Upgrade (I2C1).......................................................... 125
Figure A-13: USB3.0 (USB1).................................................................................... 126
Figure A-14: Clear CMOS (CLS_CMOS1)................................................................ 128
Figure A-15 : ME Mode Select (ME_MODE1)........................................................... 129
Figure A-16: LAN Port Reset (SW2) ......................................................................... 130

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: Packaging List ...........................................................................................17
Table 1-2: PXE BIOS Options..................................................................................... 25
Table 2-1: PCBA List for SKY-8100 System ............................................................... 30
Table 2-2: Major Specification of SKY-8100MB.......................................................... 30
Table 2-3: Summary of SKY-8100MB......................................................................... 31
Table 2-4: Available Product Versions........................................................................32
Table 2-5: Applicable Safety Regulations ...................................................................33
Table 2-6: Applicable EMC Regulations......................................................................34
Table 2-7: Xeon–D SKUs for Communications Infrastructure...................................... 36
Table 2-8: Supported Memory Configurations............................................................. 37
Table 2-9: Broadwell-DE Supported DIMM Types Table............................................. 38
Table 2-10: DIMM Configurations Table for Two DIMM Socket per Channel ..............39
Table 2-11: DIMM Configurations Table for One DIMM Socket per Channel ..............39
Table 2-12: H/W and Device Address for Two DIMM Socket per Channel..................40
Table 2-13: Validated DIMMs .....................................................................................41
Table 2-14: USB Ports................................................................................................41
Table 2-15: SATA Ports..............................................................................................43
Table 2-16: Validated M.2 SSDs................................................................................. 44
Table 2-17: Front Panel List........................................................................................55
Table 2-18: Status LEDs............................................................................................. 56
Table 2-19: Rear Panel List ........................................................................................ 58
Table 2-20: RJ-45 LEDs .............................................................................................59
Table 2-21: PCIe Devices........................................................................................... 61
Table 2-22: Thermal Sensors......................................................................................63
Table 2-23: AC PSU Details ........................................................ 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
Table 2-24: DC PSU Details.......................................................................................66
Table 2-25: PSU Protection Warning and Critical Levels ............................................66
Table 2-26: PSU LED Status....................................................... 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
Table 2-27: Product Labels......................................................................................... 67
Table 2-28: Accessories .............................................................................................69
Table 3-1: BIOS Setup: Main Menu ............................................................................ 73
Table 3-2: Trusted Computing Menu........................................................................... 75
Table 3-3: USB Configuration Menu ...........................................................................76
Table 3-4: Save & Exit Menu Options.........................................................................78
Table A-1: Server Board Assemblies List.................................................................. 109
Table A-2: LOM Connector (CN5) Pin Definitions..................................................... 110
Table A-3: CPLD JTAG Connector (CN7) Pin Definitions ......................................... 114
Table A-4: RJ-45 Connector (CN9) Pin Definitions ................................................... 115
Table A-5: 2x10-Pin Front Panel Connector (CN11) Pin Definitions.......................... 116
Table A-6: 2x7-Pin Front Panel Connector (CN14) Pin Definitions............................ 118

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Table A-7: Power Button Connector (CN16) Pin Definitions...................................... 119
Table A-8: Power Connector (ATX12V1) Pin Definitions........................................... 120
Table A-9: TPM Module/Port-80 (CN6) Pin Definitions.............................................. 121
Table A-10: External Fan Control Board (CN20) Pin Definitions ............................... 123
Table A-11: CPU Power PWM Controller Upgrade (CN21) Pin Definitions ............... 124
Table A-12: CS4227 Chipset Upgrade (I2C1) Pin Definitions ................................... 125
Table A-13: USB3.0 (USB1) Pin Definitions.............................................................. 126
Table A-14: Clear CMOS (CLS_CMOS1) Pin Definitions.......................................... 128
Table A-15: Jumper Settings for the Clear CMOS..................................................... 128
Table A-16: ME Mode Select (ME_MODE1) Pin Definitions ..................................... 129
Table A-17: ME Mode Select (ME_MODE1) Pin Pairing........................................... 129
Table A-18: LAN Port Reset (SW2) Pin Definitions................................................... 130
Table A-19: LAN Port Reset (SW2) Switch Setting................................................... 130
Table B-1: BOIS POST Codes.................................................................................. 132
Table C-1: Maximum Input Current........................................................................... 140
Table C-2: 650W AC Power Supply Specification..................................................... 141
Table C-3: 650W DC Power Supply Specification..................................................... 142

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Chapter 1
Getting Started

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1.1 Safety Introductions
Warning!
This section provides warnings that precede potentially dangerous procedures
throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be
followed during all phases of operation , service, and repair of this equipment.
You should also employ all other safety precautions necessary for the
operation of the equipment in your operating environment.
Caution!
If you are not sure about the precautions applicable to your operating
environment, please contact your company’s safety administrator. For basic
information you may also refer to the safety precautions per IEC704-1 listed
below although Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any
statements contained therein and its applicability for your specific
environment.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Advantech intends to provide all necessary information to install and handle the
SKY-8100 in this manual. Because of the complexity of this product and its various
uses, we do not guarantee that the given information is complete. If you need additional
information, contact your Advantech representative.
The product has been designed to meet the standard industrial safety requirements. It
must not be used except in its specific area as specified in Section 2.2.4.
Only personnel trained by Advantech or persons qualified in electronics or electrical
engineering is authorized to install service or maintain the product. The information
given in this manual is meant to complete the knowledge of a specialist and must not be
used as replacement for qualified personnel. Operating personnel must not remove
equipment covers. Only factory authorized service personnel or other qualified service
personnel may remove equipment covers for internal subassembly or component
replacement or any internal adjustment.
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification of the
equipment or the warranty may be voided. Contact your local Advantech
representative for service and repair to make sure that all safety features are
maintained.
1.1.1 Safety Precautions per IEC704-1
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may cause damage.
5. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
6. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
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7. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
8. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to
avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
9. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
10. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by qualified service
personnel.
11. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
12. The power cord or plug is damaged.
13. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
14. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
15. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according
-The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
-The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
Note!
Do not leave this equipment in an environment where the storage temperature
may go beyond the range specified in Technical Specifications. This could
damage the equipment. The equipment should be in a controlled environment.
Caution!
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer, discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
16.The sound pressure level at the operator’s position according to IEC 704-1:1982
is no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: The set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
1.1.2 Safety Precautions –Static Electricity
Follow instructions below to protect yourself from harm and the products from damage:
1. Be sure you are at an ESD workstation, or grounded with an ESD strap before
opening the top cover or installing/removing any unit accessible from the outside.
Doing so will discharge any static electricity that might have built up in your body.
The SKY-8100 supports an ESC Ground lug for grounding of service and other
technical staff at location B (see Section 2.4.2 for location).
2. Don’t touch any components inside the system while the system is on.
3. Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush of
power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive electronic
components.
4. When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not
remove the component's antistatic packing material until you are ready to install
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5. When transporting any electrical component, first place it in an antistatic
container or packaging.
1.2 Unpacking
Please check the delivery for completeness as you open the carton carefully. If
any of the items listed in Table 1-1 is missing or damaged, please contact your
Advantech representative.
For maximum protection during shipments, the SKY-8100 is packaged inside a double
carton, collectively referred to as the “box”in the remainder of this document.
When opening the box, you will find the SKY-8100 embedded in protective foam and
the accessory box embedded to the foam. Remove the accessory box first and then
pull out the unit including the protective foam using both hands. Now, remove the foam
and the plastic sleeve on the unit.
After unpacking the unit, please check for any visible damage of the unit and contact
your Advantech representative in case of any issue.
Please note that unless agreed otherwise power cords need to be ordered separately.
Please refer to Section 2.2.4 for ordering information.
Table 1-1: Packaging List
Item
Qty.
Image
Description
Server
SKY-8100
1
1U Server based on IntelXeonTM –D
HDD Screw
Set
1
Screws (16pcs) for 2.5”drive mounting
Grounding
Screw Set
1
Screws (2pcs) for ground lug
Mounting Ear
& Handle Set
1
Mounting ears incl. handles for rack
mounting
Mounting Ear
Screw Set
1
Screws (8pcs) for mounting the ears on
the chassis
Slide Rail
1
20-inch server slide

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1.3 Installation and Configuration
The SKY-8100 comes as a pre-configured system with CPUs, memory and peripherals
installed in the unit. In the rare case that you procured a barebone system or need to
install components in the SKY-8100 for any other reason, please refer to Section 4.
1.3.1 Rack Mounting
The SKY-8100 server is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch rack. Please
follow the basic guidelines below for rack mounting:
Mount the mounting ears on the each side of the unit using the screws included.
Note!
You need:
-A PH2 screw driver
Locate the threaded mount holes on the chassis on the side, close to the front
panel.
Figure 1-1: Mounting Ear Thread Holes
Place the mounting ear over the holes and insert the three screws. Do not tighten
the screws immediately.
Figure 1-2: Mounting Ear Screws Inserted but Not Fastened Yet