Avalue Technology HPS-621U2A User manual

Part No. E201722S0A0R
HPS-621U2A
High Performance Computing system with single socket
CPU
Quick Reference Guide
1st Ed –19 January 2023
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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.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS
FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A
COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN
RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTATLLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.
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Content
1. Getting Started............................................................................................................6
1.1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................6
1.2 Packing List...........................................................................................................6
1.3 System Specifications ...........................................................................................7
1.4 System Overview.................................................................................................10
1.4.1 Front View.................................................................................................................................. 10
1.4.2 Rear View................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5 System Dimensions.............................................................................................11
2. Hardware Configuration...........................................................................................12
2.1 HPS-621U2A connector mapping........................................................................13
2.1.1 Serial Port connector (COM).......................................................................................................... 13
2.1.2 VGA connector (VGA).................................................................................................................... 13
2.2 HPM-621UA Product Overview...........................................................................14
2.3 HPM-621UA Jumper and Connector List ............................................................15
2.4 HPM-621UA Setting Jumpers & Connectors.......................................................18
2.4.1 ME Firmware Recovery (JME_RCVR1) ........................................................................................ 18
2.4.2 Flash Descriptor Security override (JME1).................................................................................... 18
2.4.3 BMC strap setting (JBMC_DB1).................................................................................................... 19
2.4.4 Clear CMOS (JCMOS1)............................................................................................................. 19
2.4.5 CPLD strap setting for BMC Present or not (JBMC_PST1) ...................................................... 20
2.4.6 CPLD JTAG setting (JCPLD_JTAG_EN1) ................................................................................ 20
2.4.7 CPLD DEBUG header (JCPLD_DEBUG1)................................................................................ 21
2.4.8 Audio connector (JHD-AUDIO1)................................................................................................ 21
2.4.9 CPLD JTAG header (JCPLD_JTAG1)....................................................................................... 22
2.4.10 System fan connector 1 (SYS_FAN1)................................................................................... 22
2.4.11 System fan connector 2 (SYS_FAN2)................................................................................... 23
2.4.12 System fan connector 3 (SYS_FAN3)................................................................................... 23
2.4.13 System fan connector 4 (SYS_FAN4)................................................................................... 24
2.4.14 System fan connector 5 (SYS_FAN5)................................................................................... 24
2.4.15 System fan connector 6 (SYS_FAN6)................................................................................... 25
2.4.16 CPU fan connector (CPU1_FAN1)........................................................................................ 25
2.4.17 HDD fan connector (HDD_FAN1).......................................................................................... 26
2.4.18 SPI connector (JSPI1)........................................................................................................... 26
2.4.19 Serial port 1 connector (JCOM1)........................................................................................... 27

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2.4.20 Serial port 2 connector (JCOM2)........................................................................................... 27
2.4.21 Serial General Purpose I/O connector (JSGPIO2)................................................................ 28
2.4.22 ATX 12V power connector (ATX12V1).................................................................................. 28
2.4.23 ATX power connector (ATXPWR1)....................................................................................... 29
2.4.24 Power supply PMBus connector (PMBUS1) ......................................................................... 29
2.4.25 USB3.2 Gen1 connector (JUSB1)......................................................................................... 30
2.4.26 USB2.0 connector (JUSB2)................................................................................................... 30
2.4.27 Front Panel connector (JFP1) ............................................................................................... 31
2.4.28 Inlet Thermal Sensors connector (INLET_SER1) ................................................................. 31
2.4.29 Outlet Thermal Sensors connector (OUTLET_SER1)........................................................... 32
2.4.30 HDD Backplane thermal Sensors connector (HDD_SER1).................................................. 32
2.4.31 VGA connector (JVGA1) ....................................................................................................... 33
2.4.32 For BMC debug message read (JBMC_UART1).................................................................. 33
2.4.33 CASE OPEN connector (JCASE_OPEN1) ........................................................................... 34
3.BIOS Setup....................................................................................................................35
3.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................36
3.2 Starting Setup......................................................................................................36
3.3 Using Setup.........................................................................................................37
3.4 Getting Help.........................................................................................................38
3.5 In Case of Problems............................................................................................38
3.6 BIOS setup..........................................................................................................39
3.6.1 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................. 39
3.6.1.1 System Language ............................................................................................................. 40
3.6.1.2 System Date...................................................................................................................... 40
3.6.1.3 System Time ..................................................................................................................... 40
3.6.2 Advanced Menu......................................................................................................................... 40
3.6.2.1 Processor Configuration.................................................................................................... 41
3.6.2.1.1 CPU P State Control ......................................................................................................... 42
3.6.2.1.2 CPU C State Control......................................................................................................... 42
3.6.2.1.3 Package C State Control................................................................................................... 43
3.6.2.2 Memory Configuration....................................................................................................... 44
3.6.2.2.1 Memory Topology.............................................................................................................. 45
3.6.2.2.2 Memory RAS Configuration .............................................................................................. 45
3.6.2.3 IIO Configuration ............................................................................................................... 46
3.6.2.3.1 Socket0 Configuration....................................................................................................... 47
3.6.2.3.2 Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)....................................................................................... 48
3.6.2.4 PCI Express Configuration................................................................................................ 48
3.6.2.5 sSATA Configuration......................................................................................................... 49
3.6.2.6 SATA Configuration........................................................................................................... 50
3.6.2.6.1 SATA Mode options .......................................................................................................... 51

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3.6.2.7 Miscellaneous Configuration............................................................................................. 51
3.6.2.8 Server ME Configuration................................................................................................... 52
3.6.2.9 Trusted Computing............................................................................................................ 53
3.6.2.10 ACPI Settings.................................................................................................................... 53
3.6.2.11 Serial Port Console Redirection........................................................................................ 54
3.6.2.11.1 Legacy Console Redirection Settings............................................................................... 55
3.6.2.12 Super IO Configuration...................................................................................................... 56
3.6.2.12.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration................................................................................................ 56
3.6.2.12.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration................................................................................................ 57
3.6.2.13 USB Configuration............................................................................................................. 58
3.6.2.14 NVMe Configuration.......................................................................................................... 59
3.6.2.15 Option ROM Dispatch Policy............................................................................................. 59
3.6.2.16 Network Stack Configuration............................................................................................. 61
3.6.3 Server Mgmt............................................................................................................................. 61
3.6.3.1 System Event Log............................................................................................................. 62
3.6.3.2 Bmc self test log................................................................................................................ 63
3.6.3.3 BMC network configuration............................................................................................... 64
3.6.3.4 BMC User Settings............................................................................................................ 65
3.6.4 Security .................................................................................................................................... 65
3.6.4.1 Secure Boot....................................................................................................................... 66
3.6.4.1.1 Key Management ................................................................................................................ 67
3.6.5 Boot.......................................................................................................................................... 68
3.6.6 Save and exit ........................................................................................................................... 70
3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Reset ................................................................................................. 70
3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Reset ............................................................................................. 71
3.6.6.3 Restore Default Values ..................................................................................................... 71
3.6.6.4 Save the User Default Values........................................................................................... 71
3.6.6.5 Restore the User Default Values....................................................................................... 71
4. Drivers Installation.......................................................................................................72
4.1 Install Chipset Driver ...........................................................................................73
4.2 Install VGA Driver................................................................................................74
4.3 Install Ethernet Driver..........................................................................................75
4.4 Install VROC Driver.............................................................................................76

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1. Getting Started
1.1 Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your
chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not
make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power
surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should
open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very
sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution,
use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic
components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.
1.2 Packing List
1 x HPS-621U2A barebone system
—HPM-621UA motherboard
—1U 80plus Gold 500W PSU

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1.3 System Specifications
Component
Processor
Single 2nd Gen. Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors / Intel® Xeon® Scalable
Processors up to 150W TDP
L10 system: 1 x Intel® Xeon® Gold 6230 Processor CD8069504193701SRF8W,
Intel(BCC-CPU-6230R) At CPU
Platform Controller
Hub
Intel C621
System Memory
6 x DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 RDIMM/LRDIMM up to 768GB
L10 system: 2 x DDR4 2666 16GB 288PIN 0~85C M4R0-AGS1BCIK, Innodisk,
RDIMM (BCC-MEM-16G-04R) At DIMM3, DIMM6
BIOS Information
AMI UEFI BIOS
Watchdog Timer
System reset event
0~6553 second.
H/W Status Monitor
Temperature.
Fan.
Voltage.
Case open. (1 x 2.5mm pitch Box Wafer, Pinrex 753-71-02TW07 or equivalent)
Please refer to note 1 for more information.
RAID
Intel C621 software RAID 0,1,5,10
TPM
TPM 2.0 onboard
BMC
IPMI 2.0 with AST 2500 BMC controller onboard.
Expansion
PCIe (Gen X, Lanes)
3x PCIe x16 slots, 3 x PCIe x8 slots,
Slot 1, NA (This is for PCI 3.0 slot)
Slot 2, PCIe 3.0 x8
Slot 3, PCIe 3.0 x16 (Computing GPU –Nvidia T4 for L10 system)
Slot 4, PCIe 3.0 x8
Slot 5, PCIe 3.0 x16 (Display GPU –Nvidia P620 for L10 system)
Slot 6, PCIe 3.0 x8
Slot 7, PCIe 3.0 x16 (Slot 7 is the slot closest to CPU)(Intel 10G Network card for
L10 system)
PCI
1 x PCI 3.0 slot
Slot 1, PCI 3.0
Storage
M.2 (Key-X, Size,
Signal)
1 x M.2 M-Key PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
2242/2260/2280 form factor
2.5” Drive Bay
1 x 2.5” internal drive bay for L10 system

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(Height)
Edge I/O (Front)
USB Port
2x USB 2.0 type A ports
Power Button
1 power button
Reset Button
1 reset button
LED Indicator
1 x Power state
1 x Disk drive activity
2 x Network activity
Edge I/O (Rear)
USB Port
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
COM Port
1 x RS232 (Bracket at Slot 1)
VGA
Display Priority: VGA
1 x VGA (Bracket at Slot 2)
RJ-45
4 x RJ-45 (LAN 1 port shared with IPMI 2.0)
Display
Graphic Chipset
AST2500 BMC controller
Resolution
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp
Ethernet
LAN Chipset
4 x Intel I210AT
Specification
Gigabit Ethernet Controller
LED Indicator
Follow Avalue standard.
Power Requirement
ACPI
Yes
Power Mode
H/W: ATX power well design only
BMC: AT (Default)
Power Supply Unit
Power Supply 1U 80plus Gold 500W PSU
FSP500-50FDB –(BCC-PSU-500N-03R)
Mechanical & Environment
Operating Temp.
Condition 1: Temperature: 0 to 40 degree C (L6 & L10(T4+P620))
Condition 2: Temperature: 0 to TBC degree C (L10 system, depends on added
card spec.)
Storage Temp.
-40℃24hrs IEC60068-2-1 Cold test Test : Ab
70℃/ RH95％24hrs IEC 60068-2-3 Test:Ca
Operating Humidity
40℃/RH95%/24hrs
IEC 60068-2-56 Test:Cb
Dimension (W*L*H)
483mm x 88mm x 650mm (W x H x D)
Weight
16KGS
Vibration Test
Operational :
1. 0.25 Grms Random

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2. Operation mode
3. Test Frequency : 5-500Hz
4. Test Axis : X,Y and Z axis
5. 30 min. per each axis
6. IEC 60068-2-64 Test:Fh
Non-operational :
1. Test Acceleration : 0.5G
2. Test frequency : 5~500 Hz
3. Sweep：1 Oct/ per one minute. (logarithmic)
4. Test Axis : X,Y and Z axis
5. Test time :30 min. each axis
6. System condition : Non-Operating mode
7. Reference IEC 60068-2-6 Testing procedures
Package Vibration Test:
1. PSD: 0.026G²/Hz , 2.16 Grms
2. Non-operation mode
3. Test Frequency : 5-500Hz
4. Test Axis : X,Y and Z axis
5. 30 min. per each axis
6. IEC 60068-2-64 Test:Fh
Shock Test
Operational :
1. Wave form：Half Sine wave
2. Acceleration Rate：5.0G for operation mode
3. Duration Time：11ms
4. No. of Shock：Z axis 300 times
5. Test Axis: Z axis
6. Operation mode
7. Reference IEC 60068-2-27 Testing procedures
Drop Test
Package drop test :
1. One corner, three edges, six face
2. ISTA 2A, IEC-60068-2-32 Test:Ed
Software Support
OS Information
Windows : Windows 10 IOT Enterprise, Windows server 2016, Windows server
2019
Linux : Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.4 System Overview
1.4.1 Front View
1.4.2 Rear View
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
USB2.0
2 x USB2.0 connector
Power
Power button
Reset Button
Reset button
Power state
Power state
Indicator LAN
Network activity
HDD
Disk drive activity
COM
Serial port connector
D-sub 9-pin, male
LAN1/2/3/4
4 x RJ-45 Ethernet connector
USB3.2
4 x USB3.2 connector
VGA
VGA connector