AIC Libra User manual

UM_Libra_v4.1_041719
Libra
Server Motherboard
User's Manual

Content
Table of Contents
Preface������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i
Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii
About This Manual������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iii
Chapter 1� Product Features ��������������������������������������������������������������1
1.1 Componenets...........................................................................................1
1.2 Specications ..........................................................................................2
1.3 Feature .....................................................................................................3
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ����������������������������������������������������������������4
2.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................ 4
2.1.1 Removing the processor ....................................................................................4
2.1.2 Installing the processor......................................................................................6
2.2 System Memory.....................................................................................10
2.2.1 DIMM Installation Order .................................................................................. 11
2.2.2 DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 13
Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings ����������������������������������������������������� 14
3.1 Motherboard Block Diagram.................................................................14
3.2 Content List............................................................................................15
3.3 Motherboard Layout..............................................................................16
3.4 Connector and Jumper..........................................................................17
3.5 System LED............................................................................................25
3.5.1 Internal LED...................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 4. BIOS Conguration Settings ������������������������������������������� 26
4.1 Navigation Keys.....................................................................................26
4.2 BIOS Setup .............................................................................................27
4.2.1 BIOS Menu ....................................................................................................... 27
4.2.2 BIOS Basic Utility............................................................................................. 27
4.2.3 BIOS Update..................................................................................................... 30
4.3 Main........................................................................................................32
4.3.1 Main.................................................................................................................. 32
4.4 Advanced................................................................................................33
4.4.1 Peripheral Conguration ................................................................................. 33
4.4.2 PCH SATA Conguration ................................................................................ 34

4.4.3 PCH SSATA Conguration............................................................................... 34
4.4.4 Video Conguration......................................................................................... 34
4.4.5 USB Conguration .......................................................................................... 35
4.4.6 PCH Chipset Conguration ............................................................................ 35
4.4.7 Processor Conguration ................................................................................. 35
4.4.8 Advanced Power Management Conguration .............................................. 36
4.4.9 Common RefCode Conguration .................................................................... 36
4.4.10 QPI Conguration ......................................................................................... 37
4.4.11 Memory Conguration .................................................................................. 38
4.4.12 IIO Conguration............................................................................................ 39
4.4.13 Console Redirection ...................................................................................... 41
4.4.14 System Event Log.......................................................................................... 41
4.4.15 SPS ME ICC Conguration ............................................................................ 41
4.4.16 H2O IPMI Conguration ................................................................................ 41
4.4.17 OEMBoard Function....................................................................................... 42
4.5 Security ..................................................................................................43
4.5.1 Set Supervisor password ................................................................................ 43
4.6 Power......................................................................................................44
4.6.1 Power ............................................................................................................... 44
4.7 Boot ........................................................................................................45
4.7.1 Boot .................................................................................................................. 45
Chapter 5. BMC Conguration Settings�������������������������������������������� 47
5.1 Method 1 (Use the BIOS Setup) ............................................................47
5.2 Method 2 (Use a Dos Tool - Syscheck) ................................................48
5.3 Connect to BMC.....................................................................................49
5.4 Web UI ....................................................................................................50
5.4.1 Dashboard........................................................................................................ 50
5.4.2 Field Replaceable Unit(FRU) ........................................................................... 51
5.4.3 Server Health ................................................................................................... 52
5.4.4 Conguration ................................................................................................... 53
5.4.5 Remote Control................................................................................................ 57
5.4.6 Auto Video Recording ..................................................................................... 59
5.4.7 Maintenance .................................................................................................... 60
5.5 Updating BMC Firmware .......................................................................62
Chapter 6� Technical Support����������������������������������������������������������� 63
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Document Release History
Release Date Version Update Content
September
2014 1 User's Manual release to public.
August
2015 2Specication update
November
2017 3 Grammar update
August
2018 4 Content update
April
2019 4.1 New Cover

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Changes
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without notice.
Warning
1. A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also
to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential
that only the supplied power cord be used.
2. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.
3. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Disclaimer
AIC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the
extent permitted by law, neither AIC or its afliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be
liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost
profits; damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or services; or
damages for loss of data, or software restoration. The information in this document
is subject to change without notice.
Instruction Symbols
Special attention should be given to the instruction symbols below.
NOTE This symbol indicates that there is an explanatory or
supplementary instruction.
CAUTION
This symbol denotes possible hardware impairment. Upmost
precaution must be taken to prevent serious harware damage.
WARNING
This symbol serves as a warning alert for potential body
injury. The user may suffer possible injury from disregard or
lack of attention.
Preface
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When installing, operating, or performing maintenance on this equipment, the following
safety precautions should always be observed in order to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock, and personal injury.
Read and understand all instructions.
Observe warnings and instructions marked on the product.
• For proper mounting instructions, please consult the User’s Manual provided with this
product.
• Do NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, table or uneven surface that
might cause the product to fall and sustain serious damage.
• Only install the equipment identified in the User’s Manual. Use of other equipment
could cause improper connection of circuitry and may result in re or personal injury.
• This product should only be operated with the type of power source indicated on the
marked label. If you are uncertain about which type of power supply is used in your
area, consult your dealer or local Power Company.
• Disconnect the power supply module before removing power from the system. Unplug
this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
• Do not use this product near a water source, such as a faucet.
• Never spill liquids of any kind on this product.
• Never shove objects of any kind into this product’s open slots, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts and could result in re or electric shock.
• Do not block or cover slots and openings in this unit, as they were made for ventilation
and prevent this unit from overheating. Do not place this product in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is available.
• Do not disassemble this product. This product should only be taken apart by trained
personnel. Opening or removing covers and circuit boards may expose you to electric
shock or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can also cause electric shock when the
unit is subsequently used.
• Risk of explosion is possible if battery is replaced with an incompatible type. Dispose
of used batteries accordingly.
• This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug with a third
(grounding) pin. As a safety feature, this plug is intended to t only into a grounding
type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace the outlet. Do not remove the grounding type plug or use a
3-Prong To 2-Prong Adapter to circumvent the safety feature; doing so may result in
electric shock and/or damage to this product.
CAUTION
There will be a risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose
of used batteries according to the instructions. After performing any installation or
servicing, make sure the enclosure is correct in position before turning on the power.
Safety Instructions
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Thank you for selecting and purchasing the Libra Serverboard.
This user's manual is provided for professional technicians to perform easy hardware
setup, basic system congurations, and quick software startup. This document pellucidly
presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and rmware settings
for the Libra motherboard. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the
AIC website: https://www.aicipc.com/en/productdetail/124.
Chapter 1 Product Features
This chapter delivers the overall layout of the product, including the fundamental
components on the motherboard, design specications, and noteworthy features. Libra
is an ideal server grade motherboard that is specifically designed to accommodate
diverse enterprises for managing heavy workloads, databases, nearline applications,
and cloud deployments. This product supports the Intel®Xeon®Processors E5-2600 v3
and v4 product family and Socket R3 (FC:GA2011-3) with a memory support of 16 DDR4
2133/2400 MHz DIMM accross 4 channels per CPU.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
This chapter displays an easy installation guide for assembling the CPU (Central
Processing Unit) and memory module. Utmost caution for proceeding to set up the
hardware is highly advised. The components on the motherboard are highly fragile and
vulnerable to exterior influence. Do not attempt to endanger the device by placing the
device in a potentially unstable or hazardous surroundings, including positioning the
device on an uneven grounds or humid environments.
Chapter 3 Motherboard Settings
This chapter elaborates the overall layout of the server motherboard, including
multifarious connectors, jumpers, and LED descriptions. These descriptions assist users
to congure different settings and functions of the motherboard, as well as to conrm the
location of each connector and jumper.
Chapter 4 BIOS Conguration Settings
This chapter introduces the key features of BIOS, including the descriptions and option
keys for diverse functions. These details provide users to effortlessly navigate and
congure the input/output devices.
Chapter 5 BMC Conguration Settings
This chapter illustrates the diverse functions of IPMI BMC, including the details on logging
into the web page and assorted denitions. These descriptions are helpful in conguring
various functions through Web GUI without entering the BIOS setup. For more information
of BMC configurations, please refer to BMC (Aspeed2400) User's Manual for a more
detailed description.
Chapter 6 Technical Support
For more information or suggestion, please contact the nearest AIC corporation
representative in your district or visit the AIC website: http://www.aicipc.com/en. It is our
greatest honor to provide the best service for our customers.
About This Manual
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1�1 Componenets
8 x DIMM Slots to Support 4 Channels,
DDR4 RDIMM, 2 DIMMs per Channel, (CPU1)
8 x DIMM Slots to Support 4 Channels,
DDR4 RDIMM, 2 DIMMs per Channel, (CPU0)
2 x 6-pin 2.54mm Fan Header
14-pin 12V
Power Connector
Socket R3 (FCLGA2011-3) (CPU1)
to Support Intel®Xeon®Processor
E5-2600 v3 and v4 Product Family
Socket R3 (FCLGA2011-3) (CPU0)
to Support Intel®Xeon®Processor
E5-2600 v3 and v4 Product Family
4-pin 2.54mm
Fan Header
4-pin 2.54mm
Fan Header
Insyde UEFI BIOS
(SPI Serial Flash EEPROM)
4 x 6-pin
2.54mm
Fan Header
8-pin 12V
Power Connector
8 x SATA3
Connectors
20-pin USB 3.0
Pin-header
SSI Front Panel Header
Intel®C612 Chipset
2 x SFF-8643
Connectors
Broadcom SAS3008
SAS/SATA I/O Controller
1 x NGFF(M.2)
M-Key(2280, 2242
by additional bracket)
support SATA/PCIe x4
8-pin 12V Power Connector
VGA Pin-header
PCIe x8 Slot 6 from CPU1
PCIe x16 Slot 5 from CPU1 (NTB)
PCIe x8 Slot 4 from CPU1
PCIe x8 Slot 2 from CPU1
PCIe x16 Slot 1 from CPU0
PCIe x16 Slot 3 from CPU0 (NTB)
Intel® X540 Dual Port 10 GbE
Controller (Optional: Intel® I350
Dual Port GbE Controller)
Aspeed AST2400 Advanced
PCIe Graphics & Remote
Management Processor

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1.2 Specications
System
Processor
Support
Two Intel® Xeon® Processors E5-2600 v3 and
v4 product family
CPU TDP 145W
QPI Speeds9.6 GT/s, 8 GT/s, 7.2 GT/s
Socket Type Socket R3 (FCLGA2011-3)
System
ChipsetIntel® C612 Chipset
System
Memory
• 4 x memory channels per CPU socket,
2 x DIMMs per channel (2DPC)
• 16 x DIMM slots support:
DDR4 2400/2133MHz RDIMM/LRDIMM
- Up to 128GB RDIMM SRx4
- Up to 512GB RDIMM DRx4
- Up to 1024GB LRDIMM QRx4
- Up to 2048GB LRDIMM 3DS 8Rx4
• Supports NVDIMM feature
Expansion
Slots
• 3 x PCIe v3.0 x16 slots
• 3 x PCIe v3.0 x8 slots
• 1 x NGFF(M.2) M Key(2280, 2242 by
additional bracket) support SATA/PCIe x4
System BIOS
BIOS Type
• Insyde UEFI BIOS
• SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
FLASH Interface
BIOS
Features
• ACPI
• PXE
• WOL
• AC loss recovery
• IPMI KCS interface
• SMBIOS
• Serial console redirection
• BIOS Recovery Mode
• SRIOV
• iSCSI
• TPM
• PCIe Hotplug
On-board
Devices
SATA/SAS
• Built-in SATA controller with RAID support on
Intel® C612 Chipset
• Broadcom SAS3008 SAS/SATA I/O Controller,
PCIe v3.0
IPMI
Aspeed AST2400 Advanced PCIe Graphics &
Remote Management Processor
• Baseboard Management Controller
• Intelligent Platform Interface 2.0 (IPMI 2.0)
• iKVM, Media Redirection, IPMI over LAN,
Serial over LAN
Network
Controller
• Intel® Ethernet Controller X540-BT2 dual port
10GbE,10GBASE-T, PCIe v2.1, x8
Optional : Intel® Ethernet Controller I350-BT2,
dual port GbE, PCIe v2.0
• Intel® Ethernet Controller I210-AT,
single port GbE, PCIe v2.1
• Intel® Ethernet Network Connection I217-LM,
single port GbE, 1Gbps
• Realtek RTL8201EL single port 10/100
Mbps Ethernet PHY for dedicated BMC
management port
Graphics
Aspeed AST2400 Advanced PCIe Graphics &
Remote Management Processor
• PCIe VGA/2D Controller
• 1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp
Input/Output
SATA8 x SATA3 ports
SAS
(Optional)
2 x Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) support up to
8 ports SAS 12Gb/s
LAN
• 2 x 10GbE RJ45 (optional: 2 x GbE RJ45)
• 2 x GbE internal pin-headers
• 1 x 10/100M RJ45 dedicated to BMC
management
USB
• 2 x USB 3.0 Type A connectors
• 1 x USB internal pin-header to support
2 x USB3.0/USB2.0
VGA
• 1 x external VGA port
• 1 x internal VGA pin-header
(share with external VGA port)
Serial Port • 1 x external DB-9 COM port
• 1 x internal DB-9 serial pin-header
Others Debug display pin-header, GPIO port
IPMB pin-header, Chassis intrusion