Spectra PowerBox 5000C Series User manual

Spectra PowerBox 5000C
Series
USER MANUAL
Version 1.06 – December 2021

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Contents
Preface .............................................................................................................................. 6
Revision ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Copyright Notice ....................................................................................................................... 6
Acknowledgement .................................................................................................................... 6
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................. 6
Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................ 7
Product Warranty Statement ................................................................................................... 7
Technical Support and Assistance ......................................................................................... 9
Conventions Used in this Manual ........................................................................................... 9
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................. 10
Ordering information .............................................................................................................. 11
Chapter 1 Product Introductions .............................................................................. 13
1.1Overview ......................................................................................................................... 14
1.2Highlights ....................................................................................................................... 15
1.3Product Pictures .......................................................................................................... 16
1.4Key Features ................................................................................................................. 19
1.5Hardware Specification ............................................................................................. 20
1.6System I/O ...................................................................................................................... 23
1.7Mechanical Dimension ............................................................................................... 26
Chapter 2 Switches & Connectors ............................................................................. 28
2.1Location of Switches and Connectors ................................................................. 29
2.1.1 Top View .................................................................................................................. 29
2.1.2 Bottom View ............................................................................................................ 29
2.2Switches and Connectors Definition .................................................................... 30
2.3Definition of Switches ................................................................................................ 31
2.4Definition of Connectors ........................................................................................... 33
Chapter 3 System Setup ........................................................................................... 41
3.1Removing Top Cover .................................................................................................. 42
3.1Installing CPU ............................................................................................................... 45
3.2Installing SO-DIMM ...................................................................................................... 47
3.3Installing Mini-PCIe Card .......................................................................................... 48
3.4Installing M.2 E Key Card ......................................................................................... 49
3.5Installing M.2 M Key Card ......................................................................................... 50
3.6Installing Antenna ....................................................................................................... 52
3.6.1Antenna #1 to #4 ................................................................................................... 52
3.6.2Antenna #5 to #7 ................................................................................................... 54
3.7Installing Thermal Pad on MOSFET Heatsink .................................................... 56

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3.8Installing Top Cover ................................................................................................... 57
3.9Installing SATA Hard Drives at Front Panel ........................................................ 59
3.10Installing SIM Card ............................................................................................ 62
3.11Installing Rubber Foot Pad ............................................................................. 63
3.12Installing Wall Mount ........................................................................................ 64
3.13Installing Desktop Mount Bracket ............................................................... 66
3.14Installing 19” Rack Mount ............................................................................... 68
3.15Connecting to Power Supply .......................................................................... 71
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup .............................................................................................. 72
4.1BIOS Introduction ........................................................................................................ 73
4.2Main Setup ..................................................................................................................... 74
4.3Advanced Setup ........................................................................................................... 75
4.3.1CPU Configuration ............................................................................................... 75
4.3.2Power & Performance .......................................................................................... 76
4.3.3SATA Configuration .............................................................................................. 76
4.3.4PCH-FW Configuration ........................................................................................ 78
4.3.5Trusted Computing .............................................................................................. 79
4.3.6ACPI Settings ........................................................................................................ 80
4.3.7 F81866 Super IO Configuration ............................................................................. 80
4.3.8 Hardware Monitor ................................................................................................... 82
4.3.9 S5 RTC Wake Settings ........................................................................................... 83
4.3.10 Serial Port Console Redirection .......................................................................... 83
4.3.11 USB Configuration ................................................................................................ 84
4.3.12 Network Stack Configuration .............................................................................. 85
4.3.13 CSM Configuration ............................................................................................... 85
4.3.14 NVMe Configuration ............................................................................................. 87
4.4Chipset Setup ............................................................................................................... 88
4.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ......................................................................... 88
4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ............................................................................................ 90
4.5Security Setup .............................................................................................................. 93
4.5.1 Administrator Password ........................................................................................ 93
4.5.2 User Password ........................................................................................................ 93
4.5.3 Security Boot .......................................................................................................... 93
4.6Boot Setup ..................................................................................................................... 94
4.6.1 Setup Prompt Timeout [1] ...................................................................................... 94
4.6.2 Bootup NumLock State [Off] ................................................................................. 94
4.6.3 Quiet Boot [Disabled] ............................................................................................. 94
4.6.4 Fast Boot [Disabled] ............................................................................................... 94
4.7Save & Exit .................................................................................................................... 95

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4.7.1 Save Changes and Exit .......................................................................................... 95
4.7.2 Discard Changes and Exit ..................................................................................... 95
4.7.3 Save Changes and Reset ....................................................................................... 95
4.7.4 Discard Changes and Reset .................................................................................. 95
4.7.5 Save Changes ......................................................................................................... 95
4.7.6 Discard Changes .................................................................................................... 95
4.7.7 Restore Defaults ..................................................................................................... 95
4.7.8 Save as User Defaults ............................................................................................ 95
4.7.9 Restore User Defaults ............................................................................................ 95
Chapter 5 Product Application ................................................................................... 96
5.1Digital I/O (DIO) application ..................................................................................... 97
5.1.1 Digital I/O Programming Guide ............................................................................. 97
5.2DIO Hardware Specification .................................................................................. 103
5.2.1 DIO Connector Definition ..................................................................................... 104
5.3 GPIO LED application .............................................................................................. 106
5.3.1 GPIO LED Programming Guide ........................................................................... 106
5.4 GPIO LED Status Definition ................................................................................... 118
Chapter 6 Optional Modules & Accessories ...................................................... 119
6.1Optional Module Pin Definition & Settings ........................................................ 120
6.1.1PB-5000C-LAN-M12-Set ..................................................................................... 120
6.1.2PB-5000C-LAN-xM12-Set ................................................................................... 120
6.1.3PB-5000C-COM-Set ............................................................................................ 121
6.1.4CFM-IGN Module ................................................................................................ 122
6.1.5PowerBox Ext-02 ................................................................................................ 123
6.1.6PowerBox Ext-04 ................................................................................................ 126
6.2Installing High Speed CMI Module ....................................................................... 130
6.2.1PB-5000C-LAN-Set ............................................................................................. 130
6.2.2PB-5000C-LAN-M12-Set ..................................................................................... 132
6.2.3PB-5000C-LAN-xM12-Set ................................................................................... 135
6.2.4PB-5000C-10GLAN-Set ...................................................................................... 138
6.3Installing Low Speed CMI Module ........................................................................ 142
6.3.1PB-5000C-DIO-Set .............................................................................................. 142
6.3.2PB-5000C-COM-Set ............................................................................................ 145
6.4Installing CFM Module ............................................................................................. 148
6.4.1CFM-PoE01 Module ............................................................................................ 148
6.4.2CFM-PoE07 Module ............................................................................................ 151
6.4.3CFM-IGN Module ................................................................................................ 154
6.5Installing MEC Module ............................................................................................. 155
6.5.1PB-5000C-MEC-USB-M102-Set .......................................................................... 155

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6.6Installing PowerBox-Ext02 Module...................................................................... 158
6.6.1Installing PowerBox-Ext02 Module onto PowerBox-50 .................................. 158
6.6.2Installing GPU Card ............................................................................................ 161
6.6.3Installing Rubber Foot Pad ................................................................................ 169
6.6.4Installing Wall Mount ......................................................................................... 170
6.6.5Installing 19” Rack Mount ................................................................................. 172
6.7Installing PowerBox-Ext-04 Module .................................................................... 176
6.7.1Installing PowerBox-Ext-04 Module onto PowerBox-50 ................................. 176
6.7.2Installing GPU Card ............................................................................................ 180
6.7.3Installing Rubber Foot Pad ................................................................................ 189
6.7.4Installing Wall Mount ......................................................................................... 191
6.7.5Installing 19” Rack Mount ................................................................................. 193
6.8Power Supply Cabling Guide .................................................................................. 197
6.8.2Cabling with US Power Cord ............................................................................. 197
6.8.3Cabling with EU Power Cord ............................................................................. 199

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Preface
Revision
Revision Description Date
1.00 First Release 2021/03/03
1.01 Add safety precaution and update product photos 2021/04/01
1.02 Add 19” Rack Mount installation 2021/05/26
1.03 Correction Made 2021/06/28
1.04 Add PB-LAN-xM12 installation steps 2021/07/26
1.05 Single GPU Card 350W max. power budget 2021/11/17
1.06 Power-Ext04 720W total power dudget
Opt AC/DC 24V 1000W
2021/12/15
Copyright Notice
© 2021 by Spectra GmbH & Co. KG. All rights are reserved. No parts of this manual may be copied,
modified, or reproduced in any form or by any means for commercial use without the prior written
permission of Spectra GmbH & Co. KG. All information and specification provided in this manual are
for reference only and remain subject to change without prior notice.
Acknowledgement
All registered trademarks and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes
only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
This manual is intended to be used as a practical and informative guide only and is subject to change
without notice. It does not represent a commitment on the part of Spectra. This product might include
unintentional technical or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information

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herein to correct such errors, and these changes are incorporated into new editions of the publication.
trademarks.
Declaration of Conformity
FCC
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.
CE
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all application European Union
(CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems to remain CE compliant,
only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining CE compliance also requires
proper cable and cabling techniques.
Product Warranty Statement
Warranty
Spectra products are warranted by Spectra GmbH & Co. KG to be free from defect in materials and
workmanship starting from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. The actual warranty
period of Spectra products vary with product categories. During the warranty period, we shall, at
our option, either repair or replace any product that proves to be defective under normal operation.
Defects, malfunctions, or failures of the warranted product caused by damage resulting from natural
disasters (such as by lightening, flood, earthquake, etc.), environmental and atmospheric
disturbances, other external forces such as power line disturbances, plugging the board in under
power, or incorrect cabling, and damage caused by misuse, abuse, and unauthorized alteration or
repair, and the product in question is either software, or an expendable item (such as a fuse,
battery, etc.), are not warranted.

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RMA
Before sending your product in, you will need to fill in a Spectra RMA Request Form and obtain a
RMA number from us. Please go to www.spectra.de/RMA to fill in this form. Our staff is available at
any time to provide you with the most friendly and immediate service.
RMA Instruction
 Customers must fill in Spectra Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Request Form and
obtain a RMA number prior to returning a defective product to Spectra for service.
 Customers must collect all the information about the problems encountered and note
anything abnormal and describe the problems on the “Spectra Service Form” for the RMA
number apply process.
 Charges may be incurred for certain repairs. Spectra will charge for repairs to products
whose warranty period has expired. Spectra will also charge for repairs to products if the
damage resulted from acts of God, environmental or atmospheric disturbances, or other
external forces through misuse, abuse, or unauthorized alteration or repair. If charges will
be incurred for a repair, Spectra lists all charges, and will wait for customer’s approval
before performing the repair.
 Customers agree to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage during transit,
to prepay shipping charges, and to use the original shipping container or equivalent.
 Customers can be send back the faulty products with or without accessories (manuals,
cable, etc.) and any components from the system. If the components were suspected as
part of the problems, please note clearly which components are included. Otherwise,
Spectra is not responsible for the devices/parts.
 Repaired items will be shipped along with a "Repair Report" detailing the findings and
actions taken.

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Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Spectra website at www.spectra.de where you can find the latest information about the
product.
2. Contact our technical support team or sales representative for technical support if you need
additional assistance. Please have following information ready before you call:
 Product name and serial number
 Description of your peripheral attachments
 Description of your software (operating system, version, application software, etc.)
 A complete description of the problem
 The exact wording of any error messages
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Safety Precautions
Before installing and using this device, please note the following precautions.
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Disconnected this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and must
be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause
damage.
7. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the
power outlet.
8. Use a power cord that has been approved for using with the product and that it matches the
voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical range label. The voltage and current
rating of the cord must be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the power
cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage
by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by
qualified service personnel.
If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
 The power cord or plug is damaged.
 Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
 The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
 The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it work according to the user's manual.
 The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
 The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
14. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
15. Equipment intended only for use in a RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA.
16. The product cannot be used vertically standing on a desktop or any flat surface without wall
mount bracket.