Acrosser ANR-IB75N1/A/B User Manual

ANR-IB75N1/A/B

System Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................... 5

1.1. ........................................................................................................ 5System Specifications

1.2. ........................................................................................................................ 8Packing List

1.3. .............................................................................................................................. 8Features

1.4. .............................................................................................................. 9System Dissection

Chapter 2 Procedures of Assembly/Disassembly............................... 12

2.1 ...................................................................................................... 122.5” HDD Installation

2.2 ......................................................................................................... 17CF Card Installation

2.3 .......................................................................................... 18Power Cord Hook Installation

2.4 ................................................................................................. 19Rack Bracket Installation

Chapter 3 Board Introduction ............................................................ 21

3.1. ........................................................................................................ 21Board Specifications

3.2. ............................................................................................................. 22Package Contents

3.3. ................................................................................................................. 23Block Diagram

Chapter 4 H/W Information............................................................... 24

4.1. ................................................................................................. 24Main board illustration

4.2. ................................................... 25Locations of IO ports & Jumper settings definition

4.3. ...................................................................................................... 26Connector pin define

4.3.1. .................................................................................. 26DDR3 DIMM Connector

4.3.2. .............................................................................................. 26SATA connector

4.3.3. ................................................................................................ 27FAN Connector

4.3.4. ........ 27LAN1~LAN8, CN_2USB1, LED1~LED3, COM1, RST1, CN3, CN4

4.3.5. .......................................................................................................... 29CF Socket

4.3.6. ................................................. 30ATX Power Connector & VGA Connector

4.3.7. .............................................................................................. 30Other Connector

Chapter 5 BIOS Settings.................................................................... 33

5.1. ....................................................................................................................... 34Main Setup

5.2. ............................................................................................................... 35Advanced Setup

5.2.1. ........................................................................................ 36SATA Configuration

5.2.2. ......................................................... 37W83627DHG Super IO Configuration

5.2.3. .................................................................. 41Serial Port Console Redirection

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5.2.4. .......................... 44Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Network Connection

5.2.5. .......................................... 45Intel(R) 82574L Gigabit Network Connection

5.3. ........................................................................................................... 46HW Monitor Setup

5.4. ................................................................................................................... 47Chipset Setup

5.4.1. .......................................................................................... 48USB Configuration

5.5. ........................................................................................................................ 49Boot Setup

5.6. .................................................................................................................. 50Security Setup

5.6.1. .......................................................................... 51HDD Password Description

5.7. ............................................................................................................ 52Save & Exit Setup

Chapter 6 Driver And Utility Installation........................................... 54

6.1. ..................................................................................... 54Driver CD Interface Introduction

6.1.1 .......................................................................................................... 55Driver Page

6.1.2 .......................................................................................................... 61Utility Page

6.1.3 .................................................................................................. 64Application Page

6.1.4 ................................................................................................... 65Documents Page

Chapter 7 Software Installation and Programming Guide................. 66

7.1. ...................................................................................................................... 66Introduction

7.1.1 ....................................................................................... 66LCD Control Module

7.1.2 .......................................................................................................... 66Watchdog

7.1.3 ................................................................................ 66LAN Bypass Subsystem

7.1.4 ...................................................... 67IB75N Library (Window platform only)

7.2. .............................................................................................................. 67File Descriptions

7.2.1 ....................................................................................... 67LCD Control Module

7.2.2 .......................................................................................................... 68Watchdog

7.2.3 ................................................................................ 68LAN Bypass Subsystem

7.3. ................................................................................................ 69API List and Descriptions

7.3.1 ............................................................................................... 69Type Definitions

7.3.2 ....................................................................................... 69LCD Control Module

7.3.3 .......................................................................................................... 71Watchdog

7.3.4 ................................................................................ 71LAN Bypass Subsystem

FAQ.................................................................................................... 73

Appendix: Technical Support Form................................................... 75

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Chapter 1 Introduction

ANR-IB75N1 is designed for rack-mounted platform for networking appliance, e.g. VPN, SSL,
UTM or firewall. With 3rd Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 Processors / Pentium CPU, It is a
powerful platform to satisfy different applications. By eight 10/100/1000Mbps LANs, the
ANR-IB75N1 is sufficient for the small to middle size business security solution.

ANR-IB75N1 can install 2 x HDD,BIOS and Jumper can control LAN bypass feature. It
provides flexibility to access Internet by user setting. For ANR-IB75N1A, it has 2 x SFP
fiber ports. For ANR-IB75N1B, it has 4 x SFP fiber ports. Customers can establish fiber
redundancy to secure their network.

1.1. System Specifications

Item Description Remark
Model Name  ANR-IB75N1/A/B
Product
Descriptions
PCB AMB-IB75N1/A/B

General

Thermal solution 1. CPU FAN + System FAN
CPU 3rd Generation Inter Core i7 Processors

ANR-IB75N1/A/B Networking Rackmount Server with PCH B75, 8 *
RJ45 GbE LAN (2 pair bypass) and 0/2/4 SFP fiber GbE (w/o bypass)

i7-3770
3rd Generation Inter Core i5 Processors
i5-3550S
3rd Generation Inter Core i3 Processors
i3-3220
Intel Pentium Processor G2120

System Memory 2 x DIMM socket support DDR3

1333/1600 up to 16G

BIOS 1. Support Console re-direction

2. Support bypass setting(default disable)

3. Support boot from LAN(RJ45 L1~L8)

System Chipsets Intel PCH B75

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Network Interface

Ethernet 8 * RJ45 and 0/2/4 * SFP
LAN by-Pass 1. LAN1/LAN2, LAN3/LAN4 support

by-pass

2. Reserve 1*3 pin Jumper for Hardware
select bypass status

I/O

Front panel From left to right:

1. LCM module

2. Up, Down, Left, Right key pad

3. Reset Button

4. Power LED/HDD/bypass 1 & 2 :

Green/Green/Yellow/Yellow

5. 0/2/4 * SFP (F1~F4)

6. COM port (RJ45)

7. 2 * USB 3.0

8. LAN 8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1

1. LCM pin header(7-pin pinhead 2.54mm )

2. ATX 24pin Power input

Internal I/O

3. 1*8 pin 2.54mm reserve

4. VGA pin header (2*5pin, 2.0mm)

5. ATX12V 4pin Power Input

Storage

CF 1 x Compact Flash socket

Support UDMA
HDD bay 2 x 2.5” HDD bay
SATA 1 x SATA2 1 x SATA3

Others

Watchdog Timer Software programmable 1~255 Seconds,
Battery Lithium Battery, 3V 220mAH (CR2032)
Hardware
monitoring

1. CPU voltage

2. CPU and System Temperature

3. CPU FAN speed

OS support Win 7 (32/64 bit) / 7 Embedded (32 bit),

Fedora 14 (32/64 bit), Ubuntu 10 (32/64 bit)

Mechanical

Dimension 440mm*371.5mm*44mm
Operating 0~40oC (32~104oF)

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Temperature
Storage

-20~80oC (-4~176oF)
Temperature
Relative Humidity 0 to 90% @ 40°C, non-condensing
Power supply Standard ATX power (250W~300W)
Power

 ATX circuit as AT mode with power switch

Requirements

EMC & Safety

EMC CE, FCC Class A
Safety EN 60950-1:2006/A12:2011

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1.2. Packing List

　 Check if the following items are included in the package.

Model Name Part Lists QTY

ANR-IB75N1/A/B

1.3. Features

ANR-IB75N1/A/B system
Quick manual
CD Utility
SATA cable
Console Cable(RJ45)
USA or Europe or Japan or UK power cord
Rack bracket
Screw for bracket (for Rack + HDD bracket)
Power cord hook
Box Packing

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 Supports LGA1155 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor / Pentium CPU
 Intel B75 Chipset
 DDRIII DIMM x 2, up to 16GB memory
 Intel 82574L 10/100/1000Mbps x 8
 Two pairs LAN ports support bypass feature (LAN 1/2 + LAN 3/4)
 LAN bypass can be controlled by BIOS and Jumper
 CF socket, 2.5” HDD x 2, SATA II interface x 1, SATA III interface x 1
 Console, VGA (pinhead), USB 3.0 x 2 (connectors)
 Support boot from LAN, console redirection

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1.4. System Dissection

(1) Dimensions

(2) Front Panel (ANR-IB75N1B)

LCM Module

Fiber SFP *2

Keypad LEDs

Fiber SFP *2

Console

USB*2 LEDs

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LAN *8

3

9

5

6

7

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(3) Back Panel

(4) System Configuration

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Power Inlet

2

4

10

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Item Description Quantity

1 TOP COVER 1
2 POWER SUPPLY 1
3 BOTTOM BASE 1
4 POWER BRACKET 1
5 1U EAR BRACKET 2
6 HDD BRACKET 1
7 MEMBRANE 1
8 AMB-IB75N1/A/B 1
9 CPU Heatsink module 1

10 FAN 3

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Chapter 2 Procedures of Assembly/Disassembly

2.1 2.5” HDD Installation

The following instructions will guide you to install 2.5” HDD step-by-step.

1. Unfasten 2 screws of chassis top cover and take off it.

2. Release HDD bracket by unfastening 4 screws.

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3. Take out HDD screws from packing bag.

4. Fix HDD with HDD bracket by 4 screws.

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5. Fix HDD with HDD bracket by 4 screws.

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6. Plug SATA power cable into motherboard.

7. The SATA power cable MUST go through below M/B power cable, please follow
below photo.

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8. Connect SATA cable and SATA power cable with HDD module.

9. Assemble top cover back by fastening the 2 screws.

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2.2 CF Card Installation

1. Open the top cover (the same as above steps).

2. Push CF card into CF socket.

3. Finish the CF card installation.

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2.3 Power Cord Hook Installation

1. Take out the hook from packing bag.

2. Install the hook from right side firstly.

3. Then install the hook by left side.

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2.4 Rack Bracket Installation

1. Take out the screws and Rack bracket from packing bag.

2. Fixed the Rack bracket to Chassis by fastening 6 screws.

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Board Guide

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Chapter 3 Board Introduction

AMB-IB75N1 is designed for rack-mounted platform for networking appliance, e.g. VPN, SSL,
UTM or firewall. With 3rd Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 Processors / Pentium CPU, It is a
powerful platform to satisfy different applications. By eight 10/100/1000Mbps LANs, the
AMB-IB75N1 is sufficient for the small to middle size business security solution.

AMB-IB75N1 can install 2 x HDD,BIOS, and Jumper can control LAN bypass feature. It
provides flexibility to access Internet by user setting. For AMB-IB75N1A, it has 2 x SFP
fiber ports. For AMB-IB75N1B, it has 4 x SFP fiber ports. Customers can establish fiber
redundancy to secure their network.

3.1. Board Specifications

 Supports LGA1155 Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor / Pentium CPU

 Intel B75 Platform
 SATAII x 1, SATAIII x1
 USB3.0 x2
 Option1: Intel GbE LAN x8
 Option1: Intel GbE LAN x8 + 2 Fiber
 Option1: Intel GbE LAN x8 + 4 Fiber

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3.2. Package Contents

　 Check if the following items are included in the package.

Model Name Part Lists QTY

AMB-IB75N1/A/B

AMB-IB75N1/A/B Board
Quick manual 1
SATA cable 2
CD Utility 1
Console Cable (RJ45) 1
Box Packing 1

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3.3. Block Diagram

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Chapter 4 H/W Information

This chapter describes the installation of AMB-IB75N1/A/B. At first, it shows the
Function diagram and the layout of AMB-IB75N1/A/B. It then describes the unpacking
information which you should read carefully, as well as the jumper/switch settings for the
AMB-IB75N1/A/B configuration.

4.1. Main board illustration

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5

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4.2. Locations of IO ports & Jumper settings definition

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11 10

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4.3. Connector pin define

4.3.1. DDR3 DIMM Connector

DIMM1

DIMM2

Standard
DDR3 DIMM
connector

4.3.2. SATA connector

SATA1 (SATA III)

SATA2 (SATA II)

Standard SATA connector

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4.3.3. FAN Connector

SYSFAN3

SYSFAN2

SYSFAN1

PIN Signal

1 GND
2 +12V

FAN Speed

3

3 Pin, Pitch:2.54mm

Detect

CPUFAN1

PIN Signal

1 GND
2 +12V

FAN Speed

3

4

4 Pin, Pitch:2.54mm

Detect

FAN PWM

Control

4.3.4. LAN1~LAN8, CN_2USB1, LED1~LED3, COM1, RST1, CN3, CN4

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LAN1 RJ45 LAN Connector

LAN2 RJ45 LAN Connector

LAN3 RJ45 LAN Connector

LAN4 RJ45 LAN Connector

LAN5 RJ45 LAN Connector

LAN6 RJ45 LAN Connector

LAN7 RJ45 LAN Connector

LAN8 RJ45 LAN Connector

LAN LED table:

LED ON/OFF Status

OFF 10Mbps

LED1

LED2

Green 100Mbps

Orange 1000Mbps

Yellow Link/Active

OFF LAN OFF

CN_2USB1

LED3 COM1

Green1: Power ON LED.
Green2: HDD LED
Yellow1: LAN3&LAN4 Bypass
LED.
Yellow2: LAN1&LAN2 Bypass
LED.

Standard USB 3.0 Type-A connector

RS-232, RJ45 connector

PIN Signal PIN Signal

1 RTS 5 GND
2 DTR 6 SIN
3 SOUT 7 DSR
4 GND 8 CTS

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RST1 LED2

UP :
Green1: Link LED

Push this button to reset the
system.

CN3, CN4 LED1

Dual SFP Connector.
1000BASE-SX/LX SMALL
FORM-FACTOR
PLUGGABLE (SFP) OPTICAL FIBER
TRANSCEIVER OR MINI-GBIC
CONNECTOR

Yellow1: Active LED
Down :
Green2: Link LED
Yellow2: Active LED

UP :
Green1: Link LED
Yellow1: Active LED
Down :
Green2: Link LED
Yellow2: Active LED

4.3.5. CF Socket

CF1

CF CARD Socket

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4.3.6. ATX Power Connector & VGA Connector

ATXPWR1 ATX Power Supply Input

FP_VGA1 VGA Wafer Connector

4.3.7. Other Connector

ATX12V1 ATX12V Power Input

JP2

(For LAN1/LAN2 Bypass
Function Select.).

PIN Function

1-2 Forced Normal (Default)

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2-3 Controlled By CPLD

Open Forced Bypass

JP4

(For LAN3/LAN4 Bypass Function
Select.).

PIN Function

1-2 Forced Normal (Default)
2-3 Controlled By CPLD

Ope

Forced Bypass

n

CPLD1

LCM1

For CPLD Firmware Update

PIN Signal PIN Signal

1 3VDUAL 2 G_TDO
3 G_TDI 4 NC
5 NC 6 G_TMS
7 GND 8 G_TCK

LCM signal connector

PIN Signal PIN Signal

1 3VDUAL 2 G_TDO
3 G_TDI 4 NC
5 NC 6 G_TMS
7 GND 8 G_TCK

RTC1

An onboard battery saves the CMOS
memory to keep the BIOS information
stays on even after disconnected
your system with power source. Nevertheless,
this backup battery exhausts after
some five years.

CMOS Backup Battery:

LPC1 LPC Header For Port’80 Debug

PIN Signal PIN Signal

1 33MHz 2 LAD1
3 Reset 4 LAD0
5 FRAME# 6 VCC3

SPI1

7 LAD3 8 GND
9 LAD2 10 GND

SPI BIOS firmware Update
Header

PIN Signal PIN Signal

1 CS0 2 VCC3
3 MISO 4 HOLD#
5 WP# 6 SPICLK
7 GND 8 MOSI
9 NC 10 NC

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CCMOS1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header

Extended Models Information

Model Name Model Parts Difference Remark
AMB-IB75N1 Intel GbE LAN x8
AMB-IB75N1A Intel GbE LAN x8 + 2 Fiber

CN3

AMB-IB75N1B Intel GbE LAN x8 + 4 Fiber

CN3 CN4

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Chapter 5 BIOS Settings

This chapter describes the BIOS menu displays and explains how to perform common

tasks needed to get the system up and running. It also gives detailed explanation of the
elements found in each of the BIOS menus. The following topics are covered:

 Main Setup
 Advanced Setup
 HW Monitor
 Chipset Setup
 Boot Setup
 Security Setup
 Save Exit Setup

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5.1. Main Setup

Once you enter the AMI BOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the
screen. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <+> <-> keys to select the
value you want in each item.

Note: Listed at the bottom of the menu are the control keys. If you need any help with the
item fields, you can press the <F1> key, and it will display the relevant information.

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5.2. Advanced Setup

Option Choice Description

SA TA Configuration

W83627DHG Super

IO Configuration

Serial Port Console

Redirection

Intel(R) 82576

Gigabit Dual Port

Network Connection

Intel(R) 82574L

Gigabit Network

Connection

N/A SATA Device Options Settings

N/A System Super IO Chip Parameters.

N/A Serial Port Console Redirection

N/A Configure Gigabit Ethernet device parameters

N/A Configure Gigabit Ethernet device parameters

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5.2.1. SATA Configuration

SA TA Mode

Option Choice Description

Selection

Port 1

Port 2

CF card

IDE / AHCI Determines how SATA controlle r(s) operate.

Disabled / Enabled Enable or Disable SAT A Port

Disabled / Enabled Enable or Disable SAT A Port

Disabled / Enabled Enable or Disable SAT A Port

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5.2.2. W83627DHG Super IO Configuration

Option Choice Description

COM1 Configuration

COM2 Configuration

LAN by Pass

Function

N/A Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA)

N/A Set Parameters of Serial Port 2 (COMB)

Disabled / Enabled Enable or Disable Lan by pass function

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5.2.2.1. COM1 Configuration

Option Choice Description

Change Settings

Auto IO=3F8h; IRQ=4

/ IO=3F8h;

IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,1

2 / IO=2F8h;

IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,1

Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.

2 / IO=3E8h;

IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,1

2 / IO=2E8h;

IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,1

2

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5.2.2.2. COM2 Configuration

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Option Choice Description

Serial Port

Change Settings

Disabled / Enabled Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Auto IO=3F8h; IRQ=4

/ IO=3F8h;

IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,1

2 / IO=2F8h;

IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,1

Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.

2 / IO=3E8h;

IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,1

2 / IO=2E8h;

IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,1

2

Standard Serial Port

Mode / IrDA Active

pulse 1.6 Us / IrDA

Active pulse 3/16 bit

time / ASK-IR Inverting

Device Mode

IRTX, Routed to IRRX

/ ASK-IR Inverting

Change the Serial Port mode. Select <High S peed> or

IRTX &500KHz,

<Normal mode> mode

Routed to IRRX /
ASK-IR Inverting

IRTX, Demodulation to

IRRX / ASK-IR

Inverting

IRTX&500KHz,

Demodulation to IRRX

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5.2.3. Serial Port Console Redirection

Option Choice Description

Console Redirection

Console Redirection

Settings

EMS

EMS Settings

Disabled / Enabled Console Redirection Enable or Disable.

The settings specify how the host computer and the remote

N/A

Disabled / Enabled windows emergency management service

N/A

computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both
computers should have the same or compatible settings.

The settings specify how the host computer and the remote
computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both
computers should have the same or compatible settings.

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5.2.3.1. Console Redirection Settings

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Option Choice Description

Emulation: ANSI: Extended ASCII char set. VT100: ASCII

Terminal Type

Bits per second

Data Bits

Parity

Stop Bits

Flow Control

VT100 / VT100+ /

VT-UTF8 / ANSI

9600 / 19200 /

38400 / 57600 /

115200

7 / 8 Data Bits

None / Even / Odd /

Mark / Space

1 / 2

None / Hardware

RTS/CTS

char set. VT100+: Extends VT100 to support color , function
keys, etc. VT-UTF8: Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode
chars onto 1 or more
Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be
matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require
lower speeds.

A p arity bit ca n be sent with the data bits to detect some
transmission errors. Even: parity bit is 0 if the num of 1's in
the data bits is even. Odd: parity bit is 0 if num of 1's in the
data
Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit
indicates the standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication
with slow devices may require more than 1
Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow.
When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a 'stop'
signal can be sent to stop the data flow.

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5.2.4. Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Network Connection

Option Choice Description

NIC Configuration

Blink LEDs (range

0-1

Link Status

N/A Click to configure the network device port.

N/A Blink LEDs for the specified duration (up to 15 seconds).

Disconnected Link Status

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5.2.5. Intel(R) 82574L Gigabit Network Connection

Option Choice Description

NIC Configuration

Blink LEDs (range

0-1

Link Status

N/A Click to configure the network device port.

N/A Blink LEDs for the specified duration (up to 15 seconds).

Disconnected Link Status

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5.3. HW Monitor Setup

Option Choice Description

SYS temperature

CPU temperature

CPU Fan Speed

VCORE

N/A This item displays the System Temperature

N/A This item displays the CPU Temperature

N/A This item displays the CPU FAN Speed

N/A This item displays the VCORE

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5.4. Chipset Setup

Option Choice Description

LAN1 ~ 8

USB Configuration

Disabled / Enabled Control the LAN Port Enable / Disable

N/A USB Configuration settings

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5.4.1. USB Configuration

Option Choice Description

xHCI Mode

EHCI1

Smart Auto / Auto /
Disabled / Enabled

Disabled / Enabled

Mode of operation of xHCI controller.

Control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI
controller must always be enabled.

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5.5. Boot Setup

Option Choice Description

Setup Prompt

Timeout

Boot up NumLock

State

Boot Logo

PXE Function

Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

N/A

65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

ON / OFF Select the keyboard NumLock state

Disabled / Enabled Enables or disables Quiet Boot option

Disabled / Enabled Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM

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5.6. Security Setup

option Choice Description

dministrator

Password

HDD module name

N/A Set Administrator Password

Set HDD Password (It will show the HDD model, if you have

N/A

to join the HDD.)

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5.6.1. HDD Password Description

option Choice Description

Set HDD Password

Set HDD User Password.*** Advisable to Power Cycle

N/A

System after setting Hard Disk Passwords ***

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5.7. Save & Exit Setup

option Choice Description

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and

Exit

Save Changes

Pressing <Enter> on

this item for save

changes and exit.

Pressing <Enter> on

this item for discard

changes and exit.

Pressing <Enter> on

this item for

confirmation : Save

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

Exit system setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes done so far to any of the setup options..

configuration

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Pressing <Enter> on

this item for

Discard Changes

Restore Defaults

Save as User Defaults

Restore User Defaults

confirmation:

Previous Values

Pressing <Enter> on

this item for

confirmation:

Load

Load

Optimized

Defaults

Pressing <Enter> on

this item for

confirmation:

configuration

Pressing <Enter> on

this item for

confirmation:

User Defaults

Save

Restore

Discard Changes done so far to any of the setup options.

Restore/Load Default values for all the setup options.

Save the changes done so far as User Defaults.

Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options.

confirmation:

Previous Values

Load

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Chapter 6 Driver And Utility Installation

6.1. Driver CD Interface Introduction

Acrosser provides the a driver CD, which includes the drivers, utilities,

applications and documents. For Windows environment, it can be guided by
the setup program; for Linux environment, the related files can be found at
folder “IB75N1\Linux”.

Once putting the CD into the optical disk drive, it will run automatically. The driver CD

will also detect the MB information to see if they are matched. The following error messages
appear if you get an incorrect driver CD.

It indicates that the board information is not available.

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6.1.1 Driver Page

This is the Driver Installation Page.

□Chipset
□LAN
□VGA
□USB3

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Click the icon, all the drivers will be selected.

V Chipset
V LAN
V VGA
V USB3

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Click the icon, all selected items will be cleared.

□Chipset
□LAN
□VGA
□USB3

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Click the icon to install the selected drivers.

The progress bar shows up. The main window will temporarily disappear.

Chipset
LAN

 VGA
 USB3

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Please click ‘Yes’ to restart the system.

□Chipset
□LAN
□VGA
□USB3

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Click this icon to browse this CD content.

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6.1.2 Utility Page

Note:
For Testing utility running completely, it should be run at test-signed kernel-mode under Operating
System x64 edition.

“BCDEdit /set testsigning on” is the introduction to run at command mode which turns test-signed
kernel-mode to on. Please refer to MSDN by following URL for more detail.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff542202(v=vs.85).aspx

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LAN Bypass APIs Test Utility

LCM Test Utility

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Watch Dog Test Utility

Sample code

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6.1.3 Application Page

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6.1.4 Documents Page

Double click on one of the items to open the manual.

Technical Support Form

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Chapter 7 Software Installation and

Programming Guide

7.1. Introduction

7.1.1 LCD Control Module

The LCM (short for LCD Control Module) APIs provide interfaces to control the module. By
invoking these APIs, programmers can implement the applications which have the functions listed
below:

1. Clear LCD screen.

2. Turn on or off the cursor on the screen.

3. Move the cursor on the screen.

4. Turn on or off the text on the screen.

5. Get the identification of the pressed key of the LCM.

6. Show the text on the screen.

7.1.2 Watchdog

AMB-IB75N1 provides Watchdog timer. Users can use the Watchdog APIs to configure and to
access the Watchdog timer. The Watchdog timer can be set to 1~255 seconds. Setting the timer to
zero disables the timer. The remaining seconds of the timer to reboot can be read from the timer.

In this Watchdog package, we provides:

1. Watchdog test utility.

7.1.3 LAN Bypass Subsystem

Two pairs of LAN ports on AMB-IB75N1 implement the bypass function. Users can invoke the
LAN Bypass APIs to control the bypass states of the LAN ports and set up the LAN Bypass
Watchdog timer ( this watchdog timer is different from the system watchdog timer mentioned in the
previous paragraph ).

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7.1.4 IB75N Library (Window platform only)

The released code for Windows platform includes a folder called ‘AMB-IB75N1’. In this folder,
there are header files and source codes of all the APIs of LCM module, Watchdog, and LAN Bypas s
functions. The source codes in this folder generate the API library ‘IB75N.lib’ and ‘IB75N.dll’. Users
who want to invoke the APIs can include the ‘IB75N.h’ in their application source code and compile
their application with the library ‘IB75N.lib’ or ‘IB75N.dll’.

Besides IB75N libraries, there are WinIo32.sys, WinIo32.lib, and WinIo32.dll in this directory.
These files are indispensable for LAN Bypass application, Watchdog application. Please put these
three files with LAN Bypass application, Watchdog application in the same folder. The APIs invoke
WinIo32.lib, WinIo32.dll, and WinIo32.sys implicitly.

7.2. File Descriptions

7.2.1 LCD Control Module

On Linux platform:

1. lcmdemo.c

This file is the source code of the demo program. This program displays the user interface,
processes user’s input, and invokes LCM APIs to demonstrates the functions of LCM.

2. lcm.h

This file includes the declarations and macro definitions needed by lcm.c.

3. serialport.h

This file includes the declarations and macro definitions needed by serialport.c.

On Window platform:

1. IB75N.h

The header of the APIs.

3. IB75N.lib and IB75N.dll

The API libraries.

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7.2.2 Watchdog

On Linux platform:

1. Libw83627.h

This file includes the declarations of the APIs and macro definitions.

2. maintest.c

The source code of the utility.

On Windows platform:

1. IB75N.h

The header file of the APIs.

2. IB75N.lib and IB75N.dll

The API libiaries.

7.2.3 LAN Bypass Subsystem

On Linux platform:

1. bypass.h

This file includes the declarations of the APIs and macro definitions.

2. main.c

The source code of the utility.

On Windows platform:

1. IB75N.h

The header file of the APIs.

2. IB75N.lib and IB75N.dll

The API libiaries.

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7.3. API List and Descriptions

7.3.1 Type Definitions

Typedef char i8;
Typedef unsigned char u8;
Typedef short i16;
Typedef unsigned short u16;
Typedef unsigned long u32;
Typedef int i32;

7.3.2 LCD Control Module

1. i32 clrscrLcm( void )

Description: Clear the screen of the LCM.
Return value: 0 after the screen is cleared.

2. i32 cursorLcm( bool mode )

Description: According to the argument ‘mode’, show the cursor on the LCM screen or eliminate
the cursor on the LCM screen. The position of the cursor is unchanged.
mode = true, show the cursor.
mode = false, eliminate the cursor.
Return value: 0 after the cursor has been shown or eliminated.

3. i32 cursorActionLcm( i32 type)

Description: According to the argument ‘type’, move the cursor to the indicated position. The
displayed text is not altered.
type = HOME, move the cursor to row 0, column 0.
type = MOVERIGHT, move the cursor to the column which is to the right of its original position
if the original column < 15.
type = MOVELEFT, move the cursor to the column which is to the left of its original position if
the original column > 0.
type = MOVEBACK, move the cursor to the column which is to the left of its original position
and delete the character at the new position if the original
column > 0.
Return value: 0 after the cursor is moved.

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4. i32 displayLcm( bool mode )

Description: Show the text on the LCM screen or eliminate the text on the LCM screen. The
content of the text is not altered.
mode = true, show the text.
mode = false, eliminate the text.
Return value: 0 after the text has been shown or eliminated.

5. i32 getKeyLcm( void )

Description: Scan the LCM and return the identification of the pressed direction key.
Return value: ‘UP’ if the ‘up’ direction key is pressed.

‘RIGHT’ if the ‘right’ direction key is pressed.

‘LEFT’ if the ‘left’ direction key is pressed.
‘DOWN’ if the ‘down’ direction key is pressed.
‘NONE’ if none of the keys is pressed.

6. i32 getPositionLcm( i32 *row, i32 *column )

Description: Get the position of the cursor and write the coordinate to the memory pointed at by
arguments ‘row’ and ‘column’.
Return value: 0 if the request for the coordinate has been served.

7. i32 setPositionLcm( i32 row, i32 column )

Description: Set the position of the cursor according to the arguments ‘row’ and ‘column’.
Return value: 0 after the position has been set.

-1 if the argument ‘row’ or ‘column’ meets any of the following
conditions:
(1) row is not 0.
(2) row is not 1.
(3) column is less than 0.
(4) column is greater than 15.

8. i32 showLcm( i32 length, u8 *info )

Description: Start from the current position of the cursor; print the text pointed at by ‘info’ to the
LCM screen. The number of characters to be printed is at most ‘length’. If the remaining columns
available for printing the text is less than ‘length’, the number of the characters to be printed is:
16 – ( column number of the current position of the cursor ).
Return value: 0 after the text is printed.

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7.3.3 Watchdog

1. Syntax:

Void wdt_start(int, int)

Description: This function read the value of the watchdog time counter and return it to the caller.
Parameters: None.
Return Value: This function return the value of the time counter and return it to the caller as an

unsigned integer.

2. Syntax:

Void wdt_stop(void)

Description: close watch dog timer.
Parameters: None.
Return Value: None.

3. Syntax:

Int get_wdt_count(void)

Description: This function get WDT_Counter.
Parameters: None.
Return Value: None.

7.3.4 LAN Bypass Subsystem

1. void enableWdt(void)

Enable Watchdog Timer. (This timer is different from the System Watchdog timer, which is
configured by the API described in 6.2).

2. void disableWdt(void)

Disable Watchdog Timer.

3. void reloadWdt(void)

Reload Watchdog Timer.

4. void forceNormal(void)

Force the port to become normal state.

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5. void forceBypass(void)

Force the port to become bypass state.

6. void setWdt4(void)

Set the watchdog timer to 4 seconds.

7. void setWdt8(void)

Set the watchdog timer to 8 seconds.

8. void setWdt16(void)

Set the watchdog timer to 16 seconds.

9. void setWdt32(void)

Set the watchdog timer to 32 seconds

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FAQ

There are 2 kinds of SATA modes --- AHCI & legacy IDE mode. When you use the Linux, We strongly

suggest to use AHCI mode. For legacy IDE mode, we found some SATA HDD could have compatibility

issue. Please confirm the BIOS setting is correct, thank you.

Does my system support Windows 8?

The system is designed and verified with Windows 7, Fedora 14 and Ubuntu 10. But, we did not verify this
system with Windows 8. Please check with Acrosser local sales rep. or authorized channels who will help you
to confirm whether we have provided new Windows 8 driver.

Where is the serial number located on my system?

The serial number (S/N) is an alpha-numeric character located on the bottom or side chassis.

Model: AMB-IB75N1
P/N:010010xxx
S/N:xxxxxxx I
CPU: i5 3550S
Memory:DDR3 2GB

My system can not connect to internet?

If your system can not connect to internet, below are a few steps you can follow to attempt to correct the
issue.

 Ensure that network adapter can be recognized in Device Manager
 If there is question mark or exclamation mark in the network adapter, please re-install your OS and

network driver. If the problem did not solve, please contact your local FAE or sales rep for tests.

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 (reference only)

 Ensure the Network Connections/Local Area Connection is en abled (right click and choo se “Enable”).

If the problem persists, please turn off firewall and anti-virus S/W. If the problem still exists , please
contact local FAE or service center for tests.

(reference only)

 If the Network Connections/Local Area Connection is showed “limited connection” (yellow

exclamation mark), please disable and enable your connection to fix this problem. Or, you can
unplug and plug the LAN cable to fix the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your
MIS whether there are any DHCP or IP configuration or ISP/WAN setting limitation.

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Appendix: Technical Support Form

We deeply appreciate you purchase Acrosser products. Please find “tech_form.doc” file in our
utility CD. If you have any questions or problems about Acrosser products, please fill in the
following information: We will answer your questions a.s.a.p.

1) Describe your info and system info
A. Your company name: _____________
B. Your contact info: _________________ & phone number: _________________
C. Your e-mail address: ______________________
D. Your company address: ___________________________________________

__________________________________________

E. Acrosser model name: _____________________
F. Acrosser Serial Number: _____________________

2) Describe system configuration
A. CPU ________________
B. Memory size ___________________
C. Storage (e.g. HDD or CF or SSD) ___________________
D. Extra peripherals (e.g. graphic card) __________________________
E. Operating system & version (e.g. Windows 7 embedded) __________________
F. Special API or driver _________________ (If ye s, please provide it for debug,)
G. Running applications _____________________
H. Other _________________________

3) Describe your problems or questions:

4) Send the above info to one of the following Acrosser contact windows:
A. Acrosser local Sales Rep
B. Acrosser authorized channels
C. Acrosser e-mail window --- http://www.acrosser.com/inquiry.html or

[e-mail]

D. Acrosser FAX number --- 886-2-29992887

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Acrosser Headquarters

新北市三重區重新路五段609巷12號10樓
10F., No.12, Lane 609, Sec. 5, Chongsin Rd., Sanchong District, New Taipei City 241, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

[e-mail]

Acrosser Taichung Office

台中市南屯區河南路四段162號12樓之6
12-6, No.162, Sec. 4, Henan Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City 408, Taiwan R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Acrosser China Subsidiary

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A East 2F 3th Building, Crown Estate No.21, 9 Tai-Ran Road, Che Gong Miao, Futian Dist, Shenzhen, China
(Postal:518040)
TEL :[phone]/2260
FAX :[phone]

Acrosser Shanghai Office

欣扬通电子有限公司 上海分公司

上海市徐汇区零陵路631号爱乐大厦12E (邮编:200085)

12E, Aile Building, No.631, Ling-ling Road, Xu-hui Dist, Shanghai, China (Postal:200085)
TEL :[phone]
FAX :[phone]

Acrosser Beijing Office

欣扬通电子有限公司 北京分公司

北京市海淀区安宁庄西三条9号宜品上层2-703(邮编:100085)
Room 2-703,Yipinshangceng,No.9,Xisantiao,Anning Zhuang,Haidian Dist,Beijing (Postal:100085)

TEL :[phone]
FAX :[phone]

Acrosser USA Subsidiary

11235 Knott Ave. Suite A, Cypress, CA 90630, USA
Toll Free: [phone]
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

[e-mail]

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