Lanner FW-8896A, FW-8896B, FW-8896E, FW-8896F, FW-8896C User Manual

Network
Application Platforms

Hardware platforms for next generation networking infrastructure

FW-8896
V1.3

User's Manual

Release Date: 2016/05/11

Table of Contents

Overview 5

Chapter 1: Introduction 9

System Specifications 9

Package Contents 10

Ordering Information 10

Compatible Accessories 10

Front Panel Features (FW-8896 A/B/C/D) 11

Rear Panel Features (FW-8896 A/B/C/D) 12

Front Panel Features (FW-8896 E/F/G/H) 13

Rear Panel Features (FW-8896 A/B/C/D) 14

Chapter 2: Motherboard Information 15

Block Diagram 15

Motherboard Layout 16

Internal Jumper & Connectors 17

Chapter 3: Hardware Setup 21

Preparing the Hardware Installation 21

Installing the System Memory 22

Installing the CFast Card 23

Installing the Disk Drive(s) 24

Installing the NIC Modules 26

Replacing the Power Supply Units 27

Replacing the Cooling Fans 28

Rack Mounting 30

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 33

Advanced 34

NCT6776 Super IO Configuration 35

NCT7904D HW Monitor 39

Serial Port Console Redirection 41

COM Console Redirection Settings 42

Trusted Computing 47

USB Configuration 48

LAN Boot Select 53

IntelRCSetup 54

IOAT Configuration 54

Intel (R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Configuration 57

IIO0 Configuration 60

IIO1 Configuration 61

Processor Configuration 62

PCH Configuration 65

PCH SATA Configuration 66

PCH USB Configuration 74

Security 75

Boot 76

Save & Exit 78

Appendix A: Programming Watchdog Timer 79

Appendix B: Setting up Console Redirections 79

Appendix C: Programming Generation 3 LAN Bypass

80

Appendix D: Programming the LCM 81

Appendix E: On Linux 84

Appendix F: Terms and Conditions 85

Warranty Policy 85

RMA Service 85

Overview

Icon Descriptions

The icons are used in the manual to serve as an
indication of interest topics or important messages.
Below is a description of these icons:

NOTE: This check mark indicates

that there is a note of interest and is
something that you should pay special
attention to while using the product.

WARNING: This exclamation point

indicates that there is a caution or
warning and it is something that could
damage your property or product.

Online Resources

The listed websites are links to the on-line product
information and technical support.

Resource Website

Lanner http://www.lannerinc.com

Product Resources

http://www.lannerinc.com/
download-center/

RMA http://eRMA.lannerinc.com

Copyright and Trademarks

This document is copyrighted © 2014. All rights are
reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to
make improvements to the products described in this
manual at any time without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied,
translated or transmitted in any form or by any means
without the prior written permission of the original
manufacturer. Information provided in this manual
is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, the
original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its
use, nor for any infringements upon the rights of third
parties that may result from such use.

Acknowledgement

Intel® Atom™, Pentium,® Celeron®, and Xeon® 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 CE­compliant 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.

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 closed 1.
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 rack 2.
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 the 3.
rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not
achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to 4.
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-mounted 5.
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).”

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’effectuez aucune action qui pourrait créer un •
danger 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 conception du châssis permet à l’air de
refroidissement 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.

Revision History

Version Date Descriptions
V0.1 2014/11/04 Preliminary
V0.2 2014/11/17 Updated hardware setup

Updated mounting instructions

V0.3 2014/12/10 Updated pin assignments

Modied hardware setups

Added updated LCM instructions
V1.0 2015/06/04 Ocial release
V1.1 2015/07/06 Added BIOS chapter
V1.2 2015/12/09 Removed JVGA pinout

Modied Serial bit per second description in BIOS
V1.3 2016/05/11 Modied power supply/input information

Modied temperature specications

Chapter 1:
Introduction

Thank you for choosing Lanner FW-8896. The FW-8896
is an upgrade platform of FW-8895. It delivers many
technological advancements as followed:

Dual Intel® Haswell-EP Xeon® E5-2600 v3 CPUs with •
C612 chipset

Driven by dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3 CPUs
with C612 chipset (codenamed “Grantley”),
this new platform delivers excellent efficiency
and performance. The architecture of this next
generation platform supports quad-channel
memory, up to 512GB of registered DDR4 RAM and
40 PCIe 3.0 lanes. Regarding the chipset, Intel® C612
PCH (codenamed “Wellsburg”) with ultra peripheral
connectivity supporting multiple PCIe lanes, SATA
ports, USB ports and IPMI/OPMA.

Intel® • QPI® links up to 9.6 GT/s

FW-8896 is built with dual Intel Xeon CPUs and
connected by the latest Intel QPI links up to 9.6 GT/s
to keep latency down to minimal even during heavy
workloads.

Up to Eight Ethernet modules with 64 GbE ports:•

Lanner FW-8896 can fit in up to 8 Ethernet modules,
with a total of up to 64 GbE ports. The appliance also
supports 1/10G RJ-45 or 1/10/40G fiber Ethernet.
NIC modules are available for further expansion
(optional).

Support N+1 hot-swappable cooling fans with smart •
fan control

Cooling fans are essential especially in rackmount
applications. The hot-swappable mechanism allows
easy replacement of worn-out fans to ensure
constant and reliable operations.

Intel• ® Coleto Creek 8925 acceleration engine

The integration of Intel Coleto Creek 8925 delivers up
to 25 Gbps throughput and provides optimal boost
to handle repetitive and large-scale mathematical
loads.

Intel• ® QuickAssist Technology

The Intel Grantley platform comes with Intel
QuickAssist Technology, accelerating security packet
and compression processes.

Watchdog Timer and Gen 2/3 LAN Bypass•

System Specifications

Form Factor 2U Rackmount

Platform

Processor Options

2 x Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 Series on
LGA2011-R3 (Haswell-EP)

Chipset Intel C612 chipset

BIOS AMI BIOS 128Mb

System
Memory

Technology DDR4 2133 MHz registered DIMM

Max. Capacity 512 GB
Socket 16 x 288-pin DIMM

OS Support

Windows 7, 2008 Server, Linux kernel

2.6 or later

Storage

HDD Bays

For models A/B/C/D:
1 x 3.5” SATA HDD
For models E/F/G/H:
2 x 2.5” SATA HDDs/SSDs

NAND Flash 1 x CFast

Network­ing

Management Ports

For models A/B/C/D:
1 x RJ45 GbE port
For models E/F/G/H:
2 x RJ45 GbE ports

Bypass

Depending on Ethernet module speci­cations
(support Lanner Gen 3 bypass)

Controllers 2 x Intel® i210AT

Ethernet Modules

up to 8 slim type modules (1xPCIe*8 or

2xPCIe*4)
Console Ports 1 x RJ45 console port
Security Acceleration Intel ColetoCreek 8925

LAN ports

Up to 64 GbE ports, depending on

modules installed

I/O Inter­face

Reset Button

1 x reset button

Software reset by default
Console 1 x RJ45

USB 2 x USB 2.0

IPMI via OPMA slot

OPMA socket to support IPMI IAC-

AST2300 1x 10/100/GBE

Expansion PCIe

4x PCIe*8 connectors for front NIC

2x PCIe*16 ZD connectors for back-

plane

1x PCIe*8 connector for riser card

Cooling

Processor 2 x CPU heat-sink (Passive)

System

4 x independent hot-swappable cooling

fans with smart fan control

Environ­mental
Parameters

Temperature

Operating: 0 ~ 40º C

Non-operating: -20~70º C

Humidity (RH)

Operating: 5~90% non-condensing

Non-operating: 5~95% non-condensing

Miscellane­ous

LCD Module

1x character type LCM with 4 keypads

(graphic optional)
Watchdog Yes
Internal RTC with Li
Battery

Yes

Physical

Dimensions 438 x 88 x 600, unit:mm
Weight 25 kg

Power Type / Watts

FW-8896A/B/E/F 100-240V~ /47-63Hz

/9-4A

FW-8896C/D/G/H 100-240V~ /47-63Hz

/12-6A

Certicate & Compliance CE Class A, FCC Class A, RoHS

Package Contents

Your package contains the following items:

FW-8896 Network Security Platform•

2 power cables•

1 Long Ear Rack mount kit with screws•

1 Console cable•

1 LAN cable (grey)•

Optional:

RC-8896 1A PCIe riser card (RC-8896 1A, brackets, and screws) 2U slide kit•

IPMI Card: IAC-AST2300•

TPM Module: IAC-TPM01A / IAC-TPM01B•

Note: If any components is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately for assistance.

Ordering Information

Compatible Accessories

Models Specifications Chipset

Gen3
Bypass

NCS2-IGM428A 4 x GbE RJ45 Intel i350AM-4 2 pairs
NCS2-IGM428B 4 x GbE RJ45 Intel i350AM-4 N/A
NCS2-IGM806A 8 x GbE RJ45 Intel i350AM-4 4 pairs
NCS2-IGM806B 8 x GbE RJ45 Intel i350AM-4 N/A
NCS2-IGM808A 8 x GbE RJ45 Intel i210AT 4 pairs
NCS2-IGM808B 8 x GbE RJ45 Intel i210AT N/A
NCS2-ISM405A 4 x GbE SFP Intel i350AM-4 2 pairs
NCS2-ISM406A 4 x GbE SFP Intel i350AM-4 N/A
NCS2-ISM802A 8 x GbE SFP Intel i350AM-4 N/A
NCS2-IXM204A 2 x 10G SFP Intel 82599ES N/A
NCS2-IXM205A 2 x 10G SFP Intel 82599ES 1 pair
NCS2-IXM405A 4 x 10G SFP Intel 82599ESPLX8724 N/A
NCS2-IXM407 4 x 10G SFP+ Intel Fortville N/A
NCS2-IQM201 2 x 40G QSFP+ Intel Fortville N/A

FW-8896A 8 Ethernet modules, one internal 3.5” HDD space with DH8925 600W PSU Support upto 2x 95W CPU

FW-8896B 8 Ethernet modules, one internal 3.5” HDD space without DH8925 600W PSU Support upto 2x 95W CPU

FW-8896C 8 Ethernet modules, one internal 3.5” HDD space with DH8925 800W PSU Support upto 2x 130W CPU

FW-8896D 8 Ethernet modules, one internal 3.5” HDD space without DH8925 800W PSU Support upto 2x 130W CPU

FW-8896E 8 Ethernet modules, two external 2.5” HDD Tray with DH8925 600W PSU Support upto 2x 95W CPU

FW-8896F 8 Ethernet modules, two external 2.5” HDD Tray without DH8925 600W PSU Support upto 2x 95W CPU

FW-8896G 8 Ethernet modules, two external 2.5” HDD Tray with DH8925 800W PSU Support upto 2x 130W CPU

FW-8896H 8 Ethernet modules, two external 2.5” HDD Tray without DH8925 800W PSU Support upto 2x 130W CPU

Front Panel Features (FW-8896 A/B/C/D)

F1 Power/Status/HDD LED

Power LED: 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 LED: This LED indicator is programmable. You could program it to display the operating status with the
behaviors as followed:

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 this LED blinks, it indicates data access activities; otherwise, it remains off.

F2 LCD System Panel

F3 Management Port

F4 Console Port

F5 Reset Switch

F6 Two USB 2.0 Ports

F7 Swappable Ethernet Modules (with LAN bypass model options)

F3

F4

F5

F1

F7

F2

F6

Rear Panel Features (FW-8896 A/B/C/D)

R1 Low Profile PCIe Expansion Slot

R2 4 x Modular Fans

R3 Power Switch

R4 Power Supply Alarm Switch

R5 Redundant Power Supply

R3

R1

R2

R5

R4

PSU latch

screw

PSU LED

Front Panel Features (FW-8896 E/F/G/H)

F1 Power/Status/HDD LED

Power LED: 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 LED: This LED indicator is programmable. You could program it to display the operating status with the
behaviors as followed:

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 this LED blinks, it indicates data access activities; otherwise, it remains off.

F2 LCD System Panel with keypads

F3 2 x External SATA 2.5” drive bays

F4 2 x Management ports

F5 1 x Console port

F6 2 x USB ports

F7 8 x Ethernet NIC modules up to 64GbE (maximum 8 modules)

F3

F6

F5

F1

F7

F2

F4

Rear Panel Features (FW-8896 A/B/C/D)

R1 Low Profile PCIe Expansion Slot

R2 4 x Modular Fans

R3 Power Switch

R4 Power Supply Alarm Switch

R5 Redundant Power Supply

R3

R1

R2

R5

R4

PSU latch

screw

PSU LED

Chapter 2:
Motherboard Information

Block Diagram

The block diagram indicates how data flows among components on the motherboard. Please refer to the following
figure for your motherboard’s layout design.

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.

CFast1

COMB1

JDDR0-3

MGT1

JFAN2

JDDR12-15

CPU Socket

No.1

JVGA1

MGT2

JCOMA1

JOPMA1

J23

JFAN1 JFAN3 JFAN4

ATX3-4

ATX1-2

CPU Socket NO. 2

JLCM1

JUSB2

JUSB1

ATX5

CON3

SATA1-4

OPEN2

JOPEN1

JDDR4-11

J25

JSPIROM1

JTPM1

J80PORT1

JCMOS

J27

JGP1

JRISER1

JPCIESL4

JPCIESL3

JPCIESL2

JPCIESL1

Internal Jumper & Connectors

JLCM1: USB-type front LCD Message Display

Module (LCM).

MGT1: RJ 45 LAN management port connector by

Intel I210 LAN

MGT2: RJ 45 LAN management port connector

Pin Description Pin Description

1 P5V_SB 2 P5V
3 USB20_N5 4

5 USB20_P5 6 HDD_LED#
7 GND 8 GND
9 NTXD2 10 NRXD2

Pin Description Pin Description

1 LAN2_MDX+0 2 LAN2_MDX-0
3 LAN2_MDX+1 4 LAN2_MDX-1

5 LAN2_MDX+2 6 LAN2_MDX-2
7 LAN2_MDX+3 8 LAN2_MDX-3
9 LAN2_100# 10 LAN2_ACTR#

11 LAN2_1000# 12 P3V3_AUX

ATX5: 24-Pin ATX Power Connector

ATX1~4: 8-Pin ATX Power Connector

SATA1~4: SATA Connectors for SATA disk drives

Pin Description Pin Description

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

23

21

19

1

24

23

20

2

1

3

5

7

2

4

6

8

Pin Description Pin Description

1 GND 2 +12V
3 GND 4 +12V

5 GND 6 +12V
7 GND 8 +12V

Pin Description

1 GND
2 TX_P

3 TX_N
4 GND
5 RX_N
6 RX_P

7 GND

Pin Description Pin Description

1 MGT_MDIP_0 2 MGT_MDIN_0
3 MGT_MDIP_1 4 MGT_MDIN_1

5 MGT_MDIP_2 6 MGT_MDIN_2
7 MGT_MDIP_3 8 MGT_MDIN_3
9 MGT_LAN_100# 10 MGT_LAN_ACT#

11 MGT_LAN_1G# 12 P3V3_AUX

SATA1

7 6 5 4 3 2 1

2

10

9

1

USB_LCM

MGT1

11

12

2

1

MGT2

11

12

2

1

JFAN1~4: 5-Pin FAN Connector.

J27: Jumper for Reset

JUSB1: USB 2.0 internal pin header

Pin Description

1 Ground
2 12V
3 RPM Sense
4 RPM Sense
5 PWM Status

Pin Description

Short Pin 1-2 Hardware reset
Short Pin 2-3 Software reset

JUSB2: USB 2.0/3.0 Internal Connector

Pin Description Pin Description

1 2 USB20_L_P2
3 USB20_L_P3 4 USB20_L_N2
5 USB20_L_N3 6 USBGND02
7 USBGND02 8 USB30_TX2P_C_L

9 USB30_TX1P_C_L 10 USB30_TX2N_C_L
11 USB30_TX1N_C_L 12 USBGND02
13 USBGND02 14 USB30_RX2P_L
15 USB30_RX1P_L 16 USB30_RX2N_L
17 USB30_RX1N_L 18 P5V_USB2
19 P5V_USB2 20

Pin Description Pin Description

1 P5V_USB1 2 P5V_USB1
3 USB20_L_N0 4 USB20_L_N1
5 USB20_L_P0 6 USB20_L_P1
7 USBGND1 8 USBGND1
9 USBGND1 10 USBGND1

2

10

9

1

USB1

OPMA1: OPMA interface. The OPMA connector is
for connecting the OPMA card. When the OPMA card is
connected, the management port will comply with the
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) standard.

JCFast1: CFast card

JCOMA1: COM PORT Connector

COMB1: COM PORT Internal Connector

Pin Description Pin Description

1 NDCD1 2 NDSR1
3 NRXD1 4 NRTS1
5 NTXD1 6 NCTS1
7 NDTR1 8 NRI1
9 GND 10 FP_RESET_N

Pin Function Pin Function

PC1 Tie to Pin17 S1 GND

PC2 GND S2 SATA_TX_P0
PC3 S3 SATA_TX_N0
PC4 S4 GND
PC5 S5 SATA_RX_N0
PC6 S6 SATA_RX_P0
PC7 GND S7 GND
PC8 LED_CFAST#

PC9
PC10
PC11
PC12
PC13 P3V3
PC14 P3V3
PC15 GND
PC16 GND
PC17 Tie to Pin1

Pin Description Pin Description

1 NDCD2- 2 NDSR2­3 NRXD2 4 NRTS2­5 NTXD2 6 NCTS2­7 NDTR2 8 NRI2­9 GND 10

2

10

9

1

COMA1

2

10

9

1

COMB1

J23: LCM

CON3: PMBUS/TTL

JOPEN1: Chassis Open Detect mainboard protection

jumper. (a short-pin cap will be connected to the top
compartment of the system chassis. When the top
compartment is lifted/removed, the board functions will
be disabled once the jumper cap is lifted along with the
top compartment. This is to protect the board from being
tampered by anyone who remove the top compartment.

Pin Description Pin Description

1 VCC 2 GND
3 P_SLIN_N 4 VEE
5 P_AFD_N 6 P_INIT_N
7 LPD1 8 LPD0

9 LPD3 10 LPD2
11 LPD5 12 LPD4
13 LPD7 14 LPD6
15 LCD 16 VCC
17 KPA1 18 KPA2
19 KPA3 20 KPA4
21 FP_RESET# 22 CTR_GRN
23 CTR_YEW 24 HDD_LED#

Pin Description

1 PSU_TTL1
2 PSU_TTL2

3
4 GND
5
6 PMBUS_CLK

7 PMBUS_DAT

8 PMBUS_ALERT#

Pin Description

1 GND
2 CSOPEN#

JOPEN2: MGT port SEL (IPMI/I210). This is the

management port function selection jumper.

JCMOS: Clear CMOS

J25: Burn CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device)

JGP1: External GPIO header

JTPM1: TPM connector

Pin Description

1 MGT_SEL
2 IPMI_DETECT#

Pin Description

1 VRTC
2 PCH_RTCRST#

3 GND

Pin Description Pin Description

1 VCC 5
2 JTAG_PLD_TPO 6 JTAG_PLD_TMS

3 JTAG_PLD_TD1 7 GND
4 8 JTAG_PLD_TCK

Pin Description Pin Description

1 GPO_B_1 6 GPI_B_3
2 GPI_B_1 7 GPO_B_4

3 GPO_B_2 8 GPI_B_4
4 GPI_B_2 9 GND
5 GPO_B_3 10 GND

Pin Description Pin Description

1 IRQ_SERIAL 2 LPC_FRAME#
3 LPC_LAD0 4 CLK_33M_PCI

5 LPC_LAD1 6 VCC
7 LPC_LAD2 8
9 LPC_LAD3 10 VCC

11 PLT_RST# 12 GND

Chapter 3:
Hardware Setup

Preparing the Hardware Installation

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury,
electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
please remove all power connections
to completely shut down the device.

Also, please wear ESD protection gloves
to conduct the steps in this chapter.

Power off the FW-8896 and make sure the power cord 1.
is disconnected from the device.

Loosen the 2 thumbscrews from the rear panel of the 2.
FW-8896 System.

Gently pull the cover backward 3.

Open the cover from the side.4.

unscrew the thumbscrews on
the back and open the top
cover.

2

1

3

4

5. Removed the screws circled in the image below to
take away the protection cover for CPUs and other
connectors.

Installing the System Memory

The motherboard supports DDR4 registered DIMM
memory for heavy-duty operations. Please follow the
steps below to install the DIMM memory modules.

Power off the system.1.

Pull open the DIMM slot latches2.

Align the DIMM module and make sure the notches 3.
of the module aligned with the socket keys in the slot.

Insert the module into the slot until it’s firmly seated.4.

The motherboard of FW-8896 is designed with 16 DDR
DIMM sockets. For users without 16 modules to ll up all
the sockets, it is recommended to start by the blue ones
for optimal performance.

Installing the CFast Card

FW-8896 provides one CFast slot. Follow the procedures
below for installing a CFast card.

Locate the CFast socket.1.

Remove the protection cover.2.

Insert a CFast card until completed seated.3.

Installing CPU and the Heat Sink

Follow the procedures below for installing a CPU

1. Locate the CPU socket(s)

2. Press the left load lever down, move it out of the
retention tab. Then, do the same to the right. There are
two levers for each CPU socket.

3. Lift the load levers.

Press down

Press down

4. Open the load plate and also the protective cap.

5. Align the CPU and the notch on the socket. The CPU
should fit perfectly into the socket. Note that the CPU
fits in the socket in only one direction.

6. Put the protective cap onto the CPU. Close the load
plate and push the load lever to lock it back to the
retention tab.

Load plate

Protective cap

7. Put the heat sink on the installed CPU and match the
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 heat sink
and fasten it with screws on the chassis.

Note:

If you have only one CPU, install it on the left 1.
side (CPU socket No.1with the front panel
facing you). Failure to do so will result in boot
failure .
To protect the CPU socket pins, retain the CPU 2.
cap when the CPU is not installed.

Installing the Disk Drive(s)

Please be noted that FW-8896 series comes with two
different HDD/SSD designs. FW-8896 (A/B/C/D) is built
with one 3.5” HDD/SSD slot (HDD preferred) while the
E/F/G/H models come with two externally accessible 2.5”
HDD/SSD drive bays. The following will discuss all the disk
drive installation procedures based on their HDD/SSD
designs.

For FW-8896 A/B/C/D

FW-8896 A/B/C/D supports one 3.5” HDD/SSD. Please
follow the guidelines below.

As illustrated below, the disk drive bay is located at 1.
the top right corner inside FW-8896. Loosen and
remove the 4 screws circled.

2. Take the tray out and use the mounting holes on both
sides to secure HDD.

3. Use SATA cables to connect both the HDD and the SATA
connectors on the motherboard.

For FW-8896 E/F/G/H

FW-8896 E/F/G/H supports 2 x 2.5” HDDs/SSDs. Please
follow the guidelines below.

1. Locate the two externally accesible 2.5” SATA drive bays
on the front panel.

2. Put your finger on the tab and push it to the right, as
illustrated in the image below.

3. The cage of the drive bay will be released. The drive bay
can be taken out.

4. Remove the two screws circled in the image below to
remove the slim bar.

5. Insert your SATA 2.5” HDD/SSD into the tray. Remember
to put the storage device in the right direction as
illustrated below. Align the drive with the 4 screw holes.
Secure your disk drive with 4 screws.

6. Insert the drive with the tray into the external drive bay
until it’s firmly seated.

SATA Connector

Installing the NIC Modules

FW-8896 series comes with 8 NIC Ethernet module slots
for network bandwidth expansion. Please follow the steps
for installation.

1. Select a NIC Ethernet module slot.

2. Rotate and loosen the two lock-screws.

3. Remove the door and aim at the PCIe socket for module
insertion.

4. Insert your NIC Ethernet module. (Note: the module
shown in the image below is for reference only).

5. Once the module is firmly seated, rotate and tighten the
two lock-screws.