Asus AAEON FWS-7831 User manual

Last Updated: June 11, 2019
FWS-7831
Network Appliance
User’s Manual 1st Ed

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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, 2019. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer
reserves the right to make improvements to 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
form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original
manufacturer. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and
reliable. However, the original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its use, or for
any infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result from its use.
The material in this document is for product information only and is subject to change
without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this
document to assure its accuracy, AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or
omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.
AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design without notice to its
users.

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Acknowledgement
All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
Core, Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation
ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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Packing List
Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been
shipped:
Item
Quantity
FWS-7831
1
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales
representative immediately.

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About this Document
This User’s Manual contains all the essential information, such as detailed descriptions
and explanations on the product’s hardware and software features (if any), its
specifications, dimensions, jumper/connector settings/definitions, and driver installation
instructions (if any), to facilitate users in setting up their product.
Users may refer to the product page at AAEON.com for the latest version of this
document.

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Safety Precautions
Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that you keep this
manual for future references
1. All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted.
2. All cables and adapters supplied by AAEON are certified and in accordance with
the material safety laws and regulations of the country of sale. Do not use any
cables or adapters not supplied by AAEON to prevent system malfunction or
fires.
3. Make sure the power source matches the power rating of the device.
4. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
5. Always completely disconnect the power before working on the system’s
hardware.
6. No connections should be made when the system is powered as a sudden rush
of power may damage sensitive electronic components.
7. If the device is not to be used for a long time, disconnect it from the power
supply to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
8. Always disconnect this device from any AC supply before cleaning.
9. While cleaning, use a damp cloth instead of liquid or spray detergents.
10. Make sure the device is installed near a power outlet and is easily accessible.
11. Keep this device away from humidity.
12. Place the device on a solid surface during installation to prevent falls
13. Do not cover the openings on the device to ensure optimal heat dissipation.
14. Watch out for high temperatures when the system is running.
15. Do not touch the heat sink or heat spreader when the system is running
16. Never pour any liquid into the openings. This could cause fire or electric shock.

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17. As most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical charge, be sure to
ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal components.
Use a grounding wrist strap and contain all electronic components in any
static-shielded containers.
18. If any of the following situations arises, please the contact our service personnel:
i. Damaged power cord or plug
ii. Liquid intrusion to the device
iii. Exposure to moisture
iv. Device is not working as expected or in a manner as described in
this manual
v. The device is dropped or damaged
vi. Any obvious signs of damage displayed on the device
19. DO NOT LEAVE THIS DEVICE IN AN UNCONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT WITH
TEMPERATURES BEYOND THE DEVICE’S PERMITTED STORAGE TEMPERATURES
(SEE CHAPTER 1) TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

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FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Caution:
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions and your local government’s recycling or
disposal directives.
Attention:
Il y a un risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée de façon incorrecte.
Ne la remplacer qu’avec le même modèle ou équivalent recommandé par le constructeur.
Recycler les batteries usées en accord avec les instructions du fabricant et les directives
gouvernementales de recyclage.

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China RoHS Requirements (CN)

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China RoHS Requirement (EN)

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Product Specifications.......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Specifications............................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2 –Hardware Information ....................................................................................... 5
2.1 Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Jumpers and Connectors....................................................................................... 9
2.3 List of Jumpers ........................................................................................................ 11
2.3.1 RTC Reset (JP1) ............................................................................................ 11
2.3.2 Auto Power Button (JP2) ........................................................................... 11
2.4 List of Connectors...................................................................................................12
2.4.1 HDD Power Connector (CN4 & CN5) ....................................................13
2.4.2 Digital I/O (CN17)........................................................................................13
2.4.3 LCM Connector (CN18)..............................................................................14
2.4.4 Key PAD Connector (CN19).......................................................................14
2.4.5 COM Port (COM2)......................................................................................15
2.4.6 Front Panel Pin Header (FP1)....................................................................15
2.4.7 USB 3.0 Port (USB1)....................................................................................16
2.5 3.5” Hard Drive Installation...................................................................................17
2.6 2.5” Hard Drive Installation..................................................................................20
2.7 CPU and Heat Sink Installation...........................................................................25
2.8 Installing NIM..........................................................................................................30
Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 32
3.1 System Test and Initialization ..............................................................................33
3.2 AMI BIOS Setup .....................................................................................................34
3.3 Setup Submenu: Main..........................................................................................35
3.4 Setup Submenu: Advanced.................................................................................36
3.4.1 Advanced: CPU Configuration................................................................37

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3.4.2 Advanced: PCH-FW Configuration........................................................38
3.4.2.1 Firmware Update Configuration....................................................39
3.4.3 Advanced: Trusted Computing...............................................................40
3.4.4 Advanced: SATA And RST Configuration...............................................41
3.4.5 Advanced: Hardware Monitor.................................................................42
3.4.5.1 Smart Fan Function...........................................................................43
3.4.6 Advanced: SIO Configuration .................................................................45
3.4.6.1 Serial Port Configuration.................................................................46
3.4.6.2 Parallel Port Configuration..............................................................48
3.4.7 Advanced: Serial Port Console Redirection..........................................49
3.4.7.1 COM0 Console Redirection ............................................................50
3.4.7.2 Legacy Console Redirection Settings............................................52
3.4.8 Advanced: Power Management .............................................................53
3.4.9 Advanced: Digital IO Port Configuration..............................................54
3.4.10 Advanced: LAN Bypass Configuration..................................................55
3.4.11 Advanced: Network Stack Configuration .............................................56
3.5 Setup submenu: Chipset......................................................................................57
3.5.1 Chipset: System Agent (SA) Configuration ..........................................58
3.6 Setup submenu: Security .....................................................................................59
3.6.1 Security: Secure Boot................................................................................60
3.6.1.1 Secure Boot: Key Management ......................................................61
3.7 Setup submenu: Boot...........................................................................................63
3.8 Setup submenu: Save & Exit ...............................................................................64
Chapter 4 –Drivers Installation............................................................................................ 65
4.1 Drivers Download and Installation.....................................................................66
Appendix A - Watchdog Timer Programming................................................................... 67
A.1 Watchdog Timer Initial Program........................................................................68
Appendix B - I/O Information .............................................................................................. 74

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B.1 I/O Address Map ...................................................................................................75
B.2 Memory Address Map .........................................................................................77
B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart...............................................................................................78
Appendix C –Standard LAN Bypass Platform Setting...................................................... 79
C.1 Status LED ...............................................................................................................80
C.1.1 Status LED Configuration.........................................................................80
C.1.2 Sample Code...............................................................................................81
C.2 LAN Bypass.............................................................................................................83
C.2.1 LAN Bypass Configuration.......................................................................83
C.2.2 Sample Code..............................................................................................85
C.3 Software Reset Button (General Propose Input).............................................87
C.3.1 Software Reset Button Configuration....................................................87
C.3.2 Sample Code..............................................................................................88

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

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1.1 Specifications
Platform
Form Factor
1U Rackmount Network Platform
Processor
Intel® Xeon® E-2100 family (C246 Chipset)
Intel® Core™/ Celeron® (H310 Chipset)
Chipset
Intel®C246/H310
System Memory
2x DDR4 SO DIMM/ECC Up to 32GB
DDR4 1600/1866/2133 SO DIMM/ECC
Up to 32GB 260-pin DIMM x 2
Network
Ethernet
Intel® i211 Gigabit Ethernet x 8
or Intel® i211 Gigabit Ethernet x 6 with SFP
Ethernet ports x2 (C246)
Intel® i211 Gigabit Ethernet x 6 (H310)
Bypass
2 Pairs
NIM Slot
1
Display
Graphic Controller
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Connector
HDMI x1 (Optional)

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Storage
HDDs
Internal 2.5” HDD bay x 2 or ( 3.5” HDD bay x 1
can’t use with NIM Optional )
CF/CFast/mSATA
mSATA
Expansion / Internal Interface
PCIe slot
NIM Slot x 1
Mini-PCIe slot
Mini-Card x 1 (PCIe[x1]+mSATA)
Keyboard and Mouse
N/A
Universal Serial Bus
USB 3.0 x 2
Miscellaneous
RTC
Internal RTC
Watchdog Timer
1~255 steps by software programmable
Software Button
GPIO Programmable push button x 1
TPM
TPM v2.0 9665 (optional)
TPM v1.2 9660 (optional)
GPIO
4 bits input, 4bits output
FAN
2
MTBF (Hours)
TBD
Color
Black

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Environmental Parameters and Dimension
Power Requirement
220W ATX PSU
Operation Temp.
32°F ~ 104°F (0°C ~ 40°C)
Storage Temp.
-4°F ~ 140°F (-20°C ~ 60°C)
Operating Humidity
10%~80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Humidity
10%~80% @40°C; non-condensing
Vibration
0.5 g rms/ 5 ~ 500Hz / operation (2.5” Hard
Disk Drive)
1.5 g rms/ 5 ~ 500Hz / non operation
Shock
TBD
Chassis Dimension (W x D x H)
16.93” x 7.87” x1.73”(430mm x 200mm x
44mm)
I/O Interface
Front Panel
Power LED x 1
Status LED x 1
HDD Active LED x 1
USB 3.0 Ports x 2
RJ-45 Console x 1
Rear Panel
AC Power Input x 1
Power Switch x 1
Rear Expansion Slot x 1 (Optional)

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2.1 Dimensions
System

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Component Side