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FW-8877
V1.2
User's Manual
Publication date: 2015-02-23

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Copyright and Trademarks
This document is copyrighted © 2012. 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,
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manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for
any infringements upon the rights of third parties that
may result from such use.
Acknowledgement
Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of
Intel Corp.
Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of
their respective owners.
Compliances
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental
specifications. Test conditions for passing included the
equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure.
In order to protect the product from being damaged by
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we strongly
recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure
products.
FCC Class A
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 installed 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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EMC Notice
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 installed 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 users will be required
to correct the interference at their own expense.
Safety Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety:
Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and•
after installation.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could get•
caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf and roll
up your sleeves.
Wear safety glasses if you are working under any•
conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
Do not perform any action that creates a potential•
hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
Disconnect all power by turning off the power and•
unplugging the power cord before installing or
removing a chassis or working near power supplies
Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions•
exist.
Never assume that power is disconnected from a•
circuit; always check the circuit.
LITHIUM BATTERY CAUTION:
Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Installation only by a trained electrician or only by•
an electrically trained person who knows all English
Installation and Device Specifications which are to be
applied.
Do not carry the handle of power supplies when•
moving to other place.
The machine can only be used in a fixed location such•
as labs or computer facilities.
Operating Safety
Electrical equipment generates heat. Ambient air•
temperature may not be adequate to cool equipment to
acceptable operating temperatures without adequate
circulation. Be sure that the room in which you choose to
operate your system has adequate air circulation.
Ensure that the chassis cover is secure. The chassis design•
allows cooling air to circulate effectively. An open chassis
permits air leaks, which may interrupt and redirect the flow
of cooling air from internal components.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and
impair electrical circuitry. ESD damage occurs when electronic
components are improperly handled and can result in complete
or intermittent failures. Be sure to follow ESD-prevention
procedures when removing and replacing components to avoid
these problems.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes•
good skin contact. If no wrist strap is available, ground
yourself by touching the metal part of the chassis.
Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic•
strap, which should be between 1 and 10 megohms
(Mohms).
Rack Mounting Installation Environment Precaution
Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed1.
or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given
to installing the equipment in an environment compatible
with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified
by the manufacturer.
Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack2.
should be such that the amount of air flow required for
safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the
rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not
created due to uneven mechanical loading.
Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the3.
rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not
achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to4.
the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and
the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on
over-current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate
consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be
used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted5.
equipment should be maintained. Particular attention
should be given to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).”

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Consignes de sécurité
Suivez ces consignes pour assurer la sécurité générale :
Laissez la zone du châssis propre et sans poussière•
pendant et après l’installation.
Ne portez pas de vêtements amples ou de bijoux qui•
pourraient être pris dans le châssis. Attachez votre
cravate ou écharpe et remontez vos manches.
Portez des lunettes de sécurité pour protéger vos•
yeux.
N’effectuezaucune action quipourraitcréerundanger•
pour d’autres ou rendre l’équipement dangereux.
•
Coupez complètement l’alimentation en éteignant•
l’alimentation et en débranchant le cordon
d’alimentation avant d’installer ou de retirer un
châssis ou de travailler à proximité de sources
d’alimentation.
Ne travaillez pas seul si des conditions dangereuses•
sont présentes.
Ne considérez jamais que l’alimentation est coupée•
d’un circuit, vérifiez toujours le circuit. Cet appareil
génère, utilise et émet une énergie radiofréquence
et, s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé conformément aux
instructions des fournisseurs de composants sans
fil, il risque de provoquer des interférences dans les
communications radio.
Avertissement concernant la pile au
lithium
Risque d’explosion si la pile est remplacée par une•
autre d’un mauvais type.
Jetez les piles usagées conformément aux•
instructions.
L’installation doit être effectuée par un électricien•
formé ou une personne formée à l’électricité
connaissant toutes les spécifications d’installation et
d’appareil du produit.
Ne transportez pas l’unité en la tenant par le câble•
d’alimentation lorsque vous déplacez l’appareil.
La machine ne peut être utilisée qu’à un lieu fixe•
comme en laboratoire, salle d’ordinateurs ou salle de
classe.
Sécurité de fonctionnement
L’équipement électrique génère de la chaleur. La•
température ambiante peut ne pas être adéquate
pour refroidir l’équipement à une température de
fonctionnement acceptable sans circulation adaptée.
Vérifiez que votre site propose une circulation d’air
adéquate.
Vérifiez que le couvercle du châssis est bien fixé. La•
conceptionduchâssispermetàl’airderefroidissement
de bien circuler. Un châssis ouvert laisse l’air
s’échapper, ce qui peut interrompre et rediriger le flux
d’air frais destiné aux composants internes.
Les décharges électrostatiques (ESD) peuvent•
endommager l’équipement et gêner les circuits
électriques. Des dégâts d’ESD surviennent lorsque
des composants électroniques sont mal manipulés et
peuvent causer des pannes totales ou intermittentes.
Suivez les procédures de prévention d’ESD lors du
retrait et du remplacement de composants.
- Portez un bracelet anti-ESD et veillez à ce qu’il soit
bien au contact de la peau. Si aucun bracelet n’est
disponible, reliez votre corps à la terre en touchant la
partie métallique du châssis.
Vérifiez régulièrement la valeur de résistance du
bracelet antistatique, qui doit être comprise entre 1 et
10 mégohms (Mohms).
Consignes de sécurité électrique
Avant d’allumer l’appareil, reliez le câble de mise à la•
terre de l’équipement à la terre.
Une bonne mise à la terre (connexion à la terre) est•
très importante pour protéger l’équipement contre
les effets néfastes du bruit externe et réduire les
risques d’électrocution en cas de foudre.
Pour désinstaller l’équipement, débranchez le câble•
de mise à la terre après avoir éteint l’appareil.
Un câble de mise à la terre est requis et la zone reliant•
les sections du conducteur doit faire plus de 4 mm2
ou 10 AWG.
Procédure de mise à la terre pour source
d’alimentation CC Procédure de mise à la
terre pour source d’alimentation CC
Desserrez la vis du terminal de mise à la terre.•
Branchez le câble de mise à la terre à la terre.•
L’appareil de protection pour la source d’alimentation•
CC doit fournir 30 A de courant.
Cet appareil de protection doit être branché à la source
d’alimentation avant l’alimentation CC.

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Revision History
Version Changes
1.1 -Add the IPMI board connector (LOM1) de-
scription in the introduction part (page 3)
-Add FastBoot option description in the
BIOS
1.2 Modied rear PCIe expansion description

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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
System Specication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front Panel Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rear Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup 6
Preparing the Hardware Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the System Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing CPU and the Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 10
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Motherboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Jumper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Chapter 4: BIOS Settings 16
Accessing the BIOS menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Navigating the BIOS menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
The Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Boot Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Save & Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Appendix A: Programming Watchdog Timer 31
Appendix B: Setting up Console Redirections 32
Appendix C: Programming the LCM 33
Appendix D: Driver Installation 35
Intel Chipset Driver Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
LAN Adapters Driver Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
On the Windows OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
On Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Software Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Appendix E: Terms and Conditions 39
Warranty Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
RMA Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the FW-8877. It features many
major advanced technologies as the following stated:
2nd Generation Intel Xeon E5-2600 Processor family•
for the LGA 2011:
The motherboard supports 2nd generation Intel
E5-2600 processor in the LGA 2011 package. This
new CPU also comes with the newest PCIe 3.0 bus
standard.
Intel C600 Series Chipset:•
The system supports a total of 2 SATA 2.5” HDD
installation (with 1 SATA port supports 6Gb/s) and has
a build-in software-RAID with Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology enterprise (capable of RAID 0, 1, 5, and
10).
Quad-Channel DDR3 DIMM support:•
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that
features quad-channel memory configurations in 8
DIMMs.
Customization and expansion opportunity with the•
number of Ethernet modules as well as the RAID
card:
Up to 32 GbE Ports with four Lanner NCS2 series
Ethernet modules
A total of 4 module slots can be fitted with Ethernet
modules (each can have up to 8 LAN ports) in the front
of the system. The RAID card can be inserted through
a full-height expansion slot on the backside.
Refer to the chart below for a summary of the system’s
specifications.
System Specification
Form Factor Rackmount
Platform Processor Options
Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 series
on LGA2011 (Sandy Bridge-EP or Ivy
Bridge-EP)
Chipset Intel C600 series Chipset
OS Support Windows 7,8,2000, Vista, Server 2008,
2012, Linux Kernel 2.6 or above
BIOS AMI BIOS 64Mb
System
Memory
Technology
Quad-channel DDR3
800/1066/1333/1600 MHz (Registered
ECC, Ecc or non-ECC)
Max. Capacity 64GB
Socket 8 x 240-pin DIMM
Storage HDD Bays 1 x 3.5” or 2 x 2.5” HDD/SSD kit
CF/SD 1 x CF card Type II ast
Networking
Ethernet Ports 1x RJ-45 with LED for Management port
(Optional LOM port)
Bypass Depends on NIC module Bypass speci-
cation
Controllers Intel i210
Ethernet Modules Four Lanner NCS2 Ethernet modules
Management Port 1 x MGT port via Intel I210AT
I/O Interface
Reset Button Yes
Console 1 x RJ45
USB 2 x USB 2.0
IPMI via OPMA slot Option
Display Optional VGA output
Expansion PCIe Standard PCI-Ex8 expansion slot for full-
height half-length PCI-E card
PCI N/A
Cooling
Processor CPU heatsink with fan duct
System 4x independent hot-swappable cooling
Fans with smart fan control
Environmen-
tal Param-
eters
Temperature, ambient
operating / storage 0 ~ 40º C / -20~70º C
Humidity (RH),
ambient operating
/ ambient non-
operating
5~90%, non-condensing / 5~95%,
non-condensing
Miscellane-
ous
LCD Module 128 x 32 text-based LCM with keypad
(optional Serial/ USB Graphic)
Watchdog Yes
Internal RTC with Li
Battery Yes
Physical
Dimensions
Dimensions (WxHxD) 438 x 44 x 580mm
Weight TBD
Power Type / Watts 400W Redundant Power Supply Units
Input 100~240V@47~63Hz
Approvals and Compliance CE Class A, FCC Class A, RoHS
Ordering Information
FW-8877A
Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600
series (Sandy/Ivy-Bridge-EP) + 4x NIC
module expansion slots +1 GbE Mgmt.
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Package Contents
Your package contains the following items:
FW-8877 Network Security Platform•
1 passive CPU heatsink•
2 power cables•
1 crossover Ethernet cable (1.8 meters)•
1 straight-through Ethernet cable (1.8 meters)•
1 RJ-45 to DB-9 female console cable•
Drivers and user’s manual CD.•

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F1 Power/Status/HDD LED
Power: If the LED is on it indicates that the system is powered on. If it is off, it indicates that the system is powered off.
Status: This LED is programmable. You could program it to display the operating status with the behavior like:
If the LED is green, it indicates that the system’s operational state is normal. If it is red, it indicates that the system is
malfunctioning.
HDD: If the LED blinks, it indicates data access activities; otherwise, it remains off.
F2 System Panel: LCD System Panel
The LCD System Panel can be programmed to display operating status and configuration information. For more details
or sample programming code, refer to the Drivers and user’s manual CD.
F3 Management Port (provided by Intel I210 Gigabit Ethernet controller)
This FastEthernet port can be connected for configuration or troubleshooting purpose. Conformity with IPMI (Intelligent
PlatformManagement Interface) can beimplementedthroughOPMAon this interface.(Youneed to switch the connectors
on the mainboard for IPMI function; refer to connector LOM1in chapter 3.) This port is also capable of Preboot eXecution
Environment (PXE) function. (You need to enable this on the BIOS menu.)
F4 Console Port
By using suitable rollover cable or RJ-45 to DB-9 Female (Cisco console cable), you can connect to a computer terminal
for diagnostic or configuration purpose. Terminal Configuration Parameters: 115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop
bit , no flow control.
F5 Reset Switch
The reset switch can be used to reboot the system without turning off the power.
F6 Two USB 2.0 Ports
It connects to any USB devices, for example, a flash drive.
F7 Swappable Ethernet Modules
LINK/ACT (Yellow)
On/Flashing: The port is linking and active in data transmission.•
Off: The port is not linking.•
SPEED (Green/Amber)
Amber: The connection speed is 1000Mbps.•
Front Panel Features
F3
F4
F5
F1
F7
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Green: The connection speed is 100Mbps•
Off: .The connection speed is 10Mbps.•
Using suitable RJ-45 cable, you can connect FW-8877 System to a computer, or to any other piece of equipment that has an
Ethernet connection; for example, a hub or a switch. Depending on the chipset on the LAN modules (for example, Intel i350
and 82599), the LAN module might equip with Intel Virtualization for Connectivity (VT-c) as part of the Intel Virtualization
Technology to improve networking and I/O throughput on a virtualized system. (Turn on the Virtualization support on the
chipset, refer to Chapter 4 BIOS Settings for more information.)
Note:
The system can accommodate various Ethernet modules with different port number and speed. For more1.
information, visit the Lanner product website at http://www.lannerinc.com/products/x86-network-appliances/nic-
modules/
Slim Module Ports Chipset Bypass
NCS2-IXM405A 4 10GbE SFP+ Fiber Intel®82599 N/A
NCS2-ISM802A 8 GbE SFP Fiber 2 x Intel®I350-AM4 N/A
NCS2-ITM202A 2 10G RJ45 2 x Intel®X540 N/A
The management port is optional depending on the model.
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R1 Standard PCI-E expansion slot for full-height half-length PCI-E card
R2 4 Hot-swappable Fans (Corresponding connectors on the mainboard from left to right: FAN4, FAN3, FAN2, FAN1).
R3 Power-on Switch
It is a switch to turn on or off the power.
R4 Power Supply Alarm Switch
When the alarm sounds (it indicates a power supply failure), switch off this button to turn off the alarm. Replace the failed
power supply as soon as possible.
R5 Redundant Power Supply
The 400W redundant power supply is hot-swappable and can be withdrawn and replaced when the alarm sounds. The
LED of the failed power supply will be turned off. To replace the failed power supply unit, unscrew the screw and press
the latch to release the unit and pull it out.
Rear Panel Features
R3
R1
R2 R5
R4
PSU latch
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Chapter 2:
Hardware Setup
Preparing the Hardware Installation
To access some components and perform certain service
procedures, you must perform the following procedures
first.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the
server. The front panel Power On/Standby button
does not completely shut off system power.
Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
Unpower the FW-8877 and remove the power cord.1.
Unscrew the 7 chassis screws on the top cover of the2.
FW-8877 System.
Slide the cover backwards and open the cover.3.
Installing the System Memory
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory to meet the
higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating
system and Internet applications. It comes with Quad-
Channel DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM)
sockets.
Open the DIMM slot latches.1.
Install the DIMM.2.
Note:
The motherboards can support up to 64 GB1.
memory capacity in maximum (registered and
ECC).
Since the system is capable of2. Quad Channel
configuration, some installation guidelines have
to be followed to enable Quad Channel mode:
To insert 4 DIMMs on the system, insert DIMMS
into the 4 slots with black latches. And use slots
with white latches if more slots are required.
To activate Dual Channel instead of Quad3.
Channel in the system, populate any 2 slots
with black latches. And then use slot with white
latch that belongs to the same channel as the
populated slot with black latch for any additional
DIMMs.
Starting from the board edge, one pair of black4.
and white-latched slots is configured as one
channel.
1
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unscrew the thumbscrews on
the back and open the top
cover.
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Installing the CompactFlash Card
FW-8877 provides one CompactFlash slot. Follow the
procedures bellow for installing a CompactFlash card.
Align CompactFlash card and the card slot with the1.
arrow pointing toward the connector.
Push the card to insert into the connector.2.
.
Installing CPU and the Heat Sink
The FW-8877 sever system is powered by the MB-8877
sever board, which comes with two LGA2011 CPU
sockets.
Follow the procedures bellow for installing a CPU
Remove the CPU socket cap.1.
Press the load lever and release it from the retention2.
tab. There are two levers for each CPU socket. Follow
the sequence as instructed on the right to release
both of them.
Lift the load lever and then the plate.3.
Align the cut edge of the CPU and the notch on the4.
socket. The CPU should fit perfectly into the socket.
Note that the CPU fits in the socket in only one
direction.
Close the plate and push the load lever to lock it back5.
to the retention tab.
Put the heat sink on the installed CPU, match the6.
screws with the screw holes on the board. Fasten two
screws which are opposite to each other at a time and
then the other two. It is easier this way to avoid the
force of spring.
Place the heat sink cover on top of the installed heat7.
sink and to fasten it with screws on the chassis.
Open this side of
lever rst
and then open this
side of lever
1
2
4
notch on the socket
3
5
Left side
Close this side of
lever rst
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Installing the Hard Disk
The system support one 3.5” or two 2.5” internal HDD
installation.
Follow these steps to install a HDD:
Unsrew the 4 screws on the hard disk tray to take out1.
the hard disk tray from the system.
Place hard disk on the hard disk tray and align the2.
holes on the hard disk with the mounting holes on
the tray.
Secure the hard disk with 4 mounting screws on the3.
hard disk tray.
Connect the Serial-ATA power and data cables to the4.
hard disk’s power and data connectors respectively.
Fix the hard disk back to the system with the screws.5.
Plug the Serial-ATA cable to the Serial-ATA Connector6.
on the main board.
Note:
To protect the CPU socket pins, retain the CPU
cap when the CPU is not installed.
6
3.5” HDD Installation
2.5” HDD Installation
Move the side plate to adjust for
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Chapter 3:
Motherboard Information
Block Diagram
The block diagram depicts the relationships among the
interfaces or modules on the motherboard. Please refer
to the following figure for your motherboard’s layout
design.
DDR3
1066/1333/1600MHz
ECC/Non-ECC DIMM
Compact Flash
SPIF 223A
Com Ports
LCM/
Key Pad
GPIO
Fan Monitor
SPI 64Mb Flash
2x USB
for front
IO
W83627DHG
Thermal Monitor
DMI
Intel
Patsburg-J
PCH
LPC
SATAII
USB 2.0
SPI
NCT6776F
LPC/USB
Intel
Sandy Bridge/ Ivy
Bridge-EP
(LGA2011)
PCI-E *8
OPMA
PCI-E*1
VGA
PCI-E*1
Intel
I210AT
Management Port
MUX
4 x PCI-E *8
Internal
1x SATA 3.5" HDD
Voltage Monitor
Watchdog
4 x SATA conn.
4 x PCI-E*8
connectors are
for the modules
PCI-E * 4 Gen2
PCI-E * 8
expansion slot
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COMA1
Motherboard Layout
The motherboard layout shows the connectors and
jumpers on the board. Refer to the following picture
as a reference of the pin assignments and the internal
connectors.
OPMA1
USB2
DIMM Socket
AJ1/AJ2/BJ1/BJ2
Reset Switch (SW2)
LOM1
Fan 2
DIMM Socket
DJ2/DJ1/CJ2/CJ1
CPU Socket
No.1
AT Mode Power Button
Connector (CONN1)
OPEN1
Fan 1 MGT1
MGT2
LCM_S1
ATX1
LCM_P1
ATX5
CMOS (J24)
Power Switch (SW1)
J27
FAN3
FAN4
VGA1
SATA port
SATA2/SATA1
SATA port
SATA4/SATA3
USB1
LS_GPIO1
TTL1
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Jumper Settings
LCM_S1: USB-typefrontLCDMessageDisplayModule
(LCM). It supports both text and graphic type of LCM. The
board also facilitates Parallel -type LCM connector, refer to
jumper LCM_P1.
LCM_P1: Parallel type front LCM connector. It
supports both text and graphic type of LCM. The board
also facilitates USB -type LCM connector, refer to jumper
LCM_S1.
MGT1: RJ 45 management port connector NO.1
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 P5V_SB 2 P5V
3 USB_PCH_P5N 4
5 USB_PCH_P5P 6 HDD_LED_N
7 GND 8 GND
9 NTXD2 10 NRXD2
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 MGT1_MDIP_0 2 MGT1_MDIN_0
3 MGT1_MDIP_1 4 MGT1_MDIN_1
5 MGT1_MDIP_2 6 MGT1_MDIN_2
7 MGT1_MDIP_3 8 MGT1_MDIN_3
9 MGT_LAN1_100# 10 MGT_LAN1_ACT#
11 MGT_LAN1_1G# 12 P3V3_AUX
MGT2: RJ 45 management port connector NO.2
(optional)
LOM1: RJ 45 management port connector with IPMI
function
Note: To have the management port on the
front panel compliant with IPMI, use this pin
header instead of MGT1 or MGT2.
SATA1:SATA Revision III Drive Connector
SATA2~SATA4: SATA Revision II Drive Connector
It is for connecting a 3.5’’ SATA harddisk to be served
as your system’s storage. The system can support up to
one 3.5" or two 2 5" disks in maximum. The system’s
BIOS supports 3 modes of SATA configuration, i.e., IDE,
RAID, and AHCI. The chipset provides hardware support
for Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) which
is a programming interface for SATA host controllers.
AHCI provides advanced performance and usability
enhancements with SATA such as Hot-Plug, no master/
savle designation for SATA devices and native command
queuing (NCQ).
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 MGT2_MDIP_0 2 MGT_MDIN_0
3 MGT2_MDIP_1 4 MGT_MDIN_1
5 MGT2_MDIP_2 6 MGT_MDIN_2
7 MGT2_MDIP_3 8 MGT_MDIN_3
9 MGT_LAN_100# 10 MGT_LAN_ACT#
11 MGT_LAN_1G# 12 P3V3_AUX
2 10
1 9
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 VCC 2 IOGND
3 LSTIN- 4 VEE
5 LAFD- 6 LINIT-
7 LPD1 8 LPD0
9 LPD3 10 LPD2
11 LPD5 12 LPD4
13 LPD7 14 LPD6
15 LCD 16 VCC
17 K1 18 K2
19 K3 20 K4
21 RESET 22 VCC3
23 GPIO 24 VCC3
1
23
1
2
24
2 12
1 11
2 12
1 11
2
4
12
1
3
11
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 MGT0_MDIP_0 2 MGT0_MDIN_0
3 MGT0_MDIP_1 4 MGT0_MDIN_1
5 MGT0_MDIP_2 6 MGT0_MDIN_2
7 MGT0_MDIP_3 8 MGT0_MDIN_3
9 IPMI_
SPEED_100_L_N
10 IPMI_ACT_L_N
11 IPMI_
SPEED_1G_L_N
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CONN1: Power-on Switch
SW1: PSON power switch for debug.
SW2: An onboard reset button for debug purpose.
USB1: USB Connector. It is for connecting the USB
module cable. It complies with USB2.0 and support up
to 480 Mbps connection speed.
USB2: USB Connector
Note:
To configure your Hard disk using the1.
integrated RAID feature, the Intel®Rapid
Storage Technology Utility has to be installed
on your Operating System.
You will need to select the RAID mode in the2.
BIOS for your SATA drives first. There is also a
Intel®RSTe OpROM utility for creating RAID
volume; to enter the RSTe OpROM, press Ctrl-I
during POST.
For operating systems other than Microsoft3. ®
Windows Vista and Windows®7, it is
required to pre-install the Intel Rapid Storage
Technology driver during the F6 installation of
Windows setup (“press F6 if you need to install
a third party SCSI or RAID driver....”).
Visit the Intel support page at http://www.intel.
com/p/en_US/support/highlights/chpsts/imsm
for more information and download links.
The Intel controller hubs are also supported4.
by Linux. Beginning with Linux kernel
version 2.6.27, the mdadm utility 3.0
supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID
10. To use the RAID features in dmraid and
mdadm, you will need to set up the RAID
volume using the Intel® Matrix Storage
Manager option ROM (click CTRL + I when
prompted during boot to enter the option
ROM user interface).
FAN1~4: 5-Pin FAN Connector. The 4-pin connector
is for connecting the CPU and system fans. These fans
have smart features that which can are automatically set
to operate at certain speed according to the deteced CPU
or system temperatures. For more information, see Smart
Fan Mode Configuration on Chapter 4 BIOS Settings.
Pin No. Description
1 Ground
2 12V
3 RPM Sense
4 RPM Sense
5 PWM Status
10
8
6
4
2
9
7
5
3
1
5
4
3
2
1
2 1
4 3
Pin No. Description
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 FP_SWIN_R
4 FP_SWIN_R
2 1
4 3
Pin No. Description
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 FP_RST_SEL
4 FP_RST_SEL
Pin No. Description Pin No. Description
1 USB_VCC 2 USB_VCC
3 USBD2- 4 USBD3-
5 USBD2+ 6 USBD3+
7 Ground 8 Ground
9 USB
Port#3Ground
10 USB Port#4
Ground
Pin No. Description Pin No. Description
1 USB_VCC 2 USB_VCC
3 USBD0- 4 USBD1-
5 USBD0+ 6 USBD1+
7 Ground 8 Ground
9 USB Port#1Ground 10 USB Port#2 Ground
Pin No. Function
1 GND
2 TX_P
3 TX_M
4 GND
5 RX_M
6 RX_P
7 GND
Pin No. Description
1 Ground
2 FP_SWIN_R
7 1 7 1
1 7 1 7
SATA2 SATA1
SATA4 SATA3
2
1
1
3
5
7
9
2
4
6
8
10

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ATX1, ATX3: 8-Pin ATX Power Connector
COMA1: COM PORT Connector
COMB1: COM PORT
DIMM Sockets:
Since the system is capable of Quad Channel
configuration, some installation guidelines have to be
followed to enable Quad Channel mode.To insert 4 DIMMs
on the system, insert DIMMS into the 4 slots with black
latches. And then use slots with white latches if more slots
are required.
Note:
To activate Dual Channel instead of Quad1.
Channel in the system, populate any 2 slots
with black latches. And then use slot with
white latch that belongs to the same channel
as the populated slot with black latch for any
additional DIMMs.
Starting from the board edge, one pair of black2.
VGA1: VGA Interface. with a 2x6 (2.54”) pin header.
It is for connecting the VGA interface cable. Note the
IPMI card (connector Reference NO. OPMA1) has to be
present for this connector to work, i.e., the IPMI card
provides VGA interface/signal.
Note: A2x6pin (2.0”) header(J1) onthe OPMAcard
is also provided as an VGA interface connector.
CF1: CF Card Connector
Pin No. Description Pin No. Description
1 GND 26 CD1-
2 DATA3 27 DATA11
3 DATA4 28 DATA12
4 DATA5 29 DATA13
5 DATA6 30 DATA14
6 DATA7 31 DATA15
7 CE1# 32 CE2#
8 A10 33 VS1#
9 OE# 34 IOR#
10 A9 35 IOW#
11 A8 36 WE#
12 A7 37 READY#
13 CFVCC3 38 CFVCC3
14 A6 39 CSEL
15 A5 40 VS2#
16 A4 41 RESET
17 A3 42 WAIT#
18 A2 43 INPACK#
19 A1 44 REG#
20 A0 45 DASP#
21 DATA0 46 DIAG#
22 DATA1 47 DATA8
23 DATA2 48 DATA9
24 WP 49 DATA10
25 CD2- 50 GND
ATX5: 24-Pin ATX Power Connector
9
7
5
3
1
10
8
6
4
2
Pin No. Description Pin No. Description
1 DCD1 2 DSR1
3 RXD1 4 RTS1
5 TXD1 6 CTS1
7 DTR1 8 RI1
GND 10 FP_RESET_N
Pin No. Description Pin No. Description
1 DCD2- 2 DSR2-
3 RXD2 4 RTS2-
5 TXD2 6 CTS2-
7 DTR2- 8 RI2-
9 GND 10
Pin No. Function Pin No Function
1 R 2 Ground
3 G 4 Ground
5 B 6 Ground
7 H-SYNC 8 Ground
9 V-SYNC 10 Ground
11 Detect-display
Data
12 Deteck-display
CLOCK
24
2
23
1
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 GND 2 12V
3 GND 4 12V
5 GND 6 12V
7 GND 8 12V
2 12
1 11
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V
3 +3.3V 4 -12V
5 Ground 6 Ground
7 +5V 8 PSON-
9 Ground 10 Ground
11 +5V 12 Ground
13 Ground 14 Ground
15 Power Good 16 NC
17 Stand-By 5V 18 +5V
19 +12V 20 +5V
21 +12V 22 +5V
23 3.3V 24 GND
1 7
2 8
9
7
5
3
1
10
8
6
4
2