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About This Manual

Conventions ...................................................................................................................xi

Related Documentation..................................................................................................xii

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Unpacking......................................................................................................................1-1

What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1

NI RMC-8355 Overview ...............................................................................................1-2

Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-2

Mainboard Features .........................................................................................1-2

NI RMC-8355 Description ............................................................................................1-5

Upgrade/Optional Equipment ........................................................................................1-6

Memory Upgrades...........................................................................................1-6

Upgrade Options..............................................................................................1-6

National Instruments Software ......................................................................................1-7

CPU...................................................................................................1-2

Chipset ..............................................................................................1-2

Memory.............................................................................................1-3

Slots...................................................................................................1-3

Video.................................................................................................1-3

HDD ..................................................................................................1-3

DVD-R/W .........................................................................................1-3

Onboard LAN ...................................................................................1-3

Onboard I/O ......................................................................................1-3

Power Supply ....................................................................................1-4

Fan.....................................................................................................1-4

Power Management Features ............................................................1-4

Front Panel LEDs..............................................................................1-4

System Management .........................................................................1-4

Chapter 2 Installation and BIOS Setup

Safety Information .........................................................................................................2-1

Chassis Cooling Considerations ....................................................................................2-2

Providing Adequate Clearance ........................................................................2-2

Installation .....................................................................................................................2-3

Cable Retention Bracket ................................................................................................2-4

Contents

Connecting Safety Ground ............................................................................................ 2-4

Connecting to Power Source .........................................................................................2-5

BIOS Setup.................................................................................................................... 2-5

Main BIOS Setup Menu.................................................................................. 2-5

System Overview.............................................................................. 2-6

SuperMicro X8DTU ......................................................................... 2-6

Processor...........................................................................................2-6

System Memory................................................................................ 2-7

Advanced Setup Configurations ..................................................................... 2-7

Boot Features....................................................................................2-8

Power Configuration......................................................................... 2-9

Processor and Clock Options............................................................2-9

Advanced Chipset Control................................................................ 2-12

North Bridge Configuration.............................................................. 2-14

South Bridge Configuration.............................................................. 2-16

IDE/SATA Configuration................................................................. 2-17

PCI/PnP Configuration ..................................................................... 2-20

Super IO Device Configuration........................................................ 2-21

Remote Access Configuration .......................................................... 2-22

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ................................................. 2-23

ACPI Configuration.......................................................................... 2-25

IPMI Configuration (Not Supported) ............................................... 2-27

View BMC System Event Log ......................................................... 2-27

Set LAN Configuration .................................................................... 2-28

Event Log Configuration .................................................................. 2-29

Security Settings ............................................................................................. 2-30

Supervisor Password......................................................................... 2-30

Change Supervisor Password ........................................................... 2-30

User Access Level ............................................................................ 2-31

Change User Password ..................................................................... 2-31

Clear User Password......................................................................... 2-31

Password Check................................................................................ 2-31

Boot Sector Virus Protection............................................................ 2-31

Clear User Password......................................................................... 2-31

Password Check................................................................................ 2-31

Boot Configuration ......................................................................................... 2-32

Boot Device Priority......................................................................... 2-32

Removable Drives ............................................................................ 2-32

CD/DVD Drives ............................................................................... 2-32

USB Drives....................................................................................... 2-33

Network Drives................................................................................. 2-33

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Exit Options.....................................................................................................2-33

BIOS Error Beep Codes ..................................................................................2-34

OS Reinstallation and Recovery ....................................................................................2-35

Cleaning .........................................................................................................................2-36

Exterior Cleaning.............................................................................................2-36

Rack Mounting ..............................................................................................................2-36

Installing the Inner Slides................................................................................2-37

Installing the Slide Mounting Brackets in the Rack ........................................2-38

Installing the Outer Slides in the Rack ............................................................2-39

Installing the Chassis into the Rack.................................................................2-40

Chapter 3 I/O Information

Rear Panel Connectors...................................................................................................3-1

PS/2..................................................................................................................3-2

Universal Serial Bus........................................................................................3-3

Serial................................................................................................................3-4

VGA ................................................................................................................3-5

Ethernet............................................................................................................3-7

MXI-Express Connectors ..............................................................................................3-8

Contents

Save Changes and Exit......................................................................2-33

Discard Changes and Exit .................................................................2-34

Discard Changes ...............................................................................2-34

Load Optimal Defaults......................................................................2-34

Load Fail-Safe Defaults ....................................................................2-34

Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions

General Questions..........................................................................................................4-1

Boot Options ..................................................................................................................4-2

Chassis Configuration....................................................................................................4-2

Upgrade Information......................................................................................................4-3

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Specifications

Contents

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

Appendix C Intel SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH10R

Appendix D Technical Support and Professional Services

Glossary

Index

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About This Manual

The NI RMC-8355 User Manual contains information about installing, configuring, using, and maintaining the NI RMC-8355.

Conventions

The following conventions appear in this manual:

» The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options

to a final action. The sequence Options»Settings»General directs you to pull down the Options menu, select the Settings item, and select General from the last dialog box.

This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.

This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash. When this symbol is marked on a product, refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility for information about precautions to take.

bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software, such

as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter names.

italic Italic text denotes variables, emphasis, a cross-reference, or an introduction

to a key concept. Italic text also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or value that you must supply.

monospace Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the

keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples. This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories, programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations, variables, filenames, and extensions.

monospace bold Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer

automatically prints to the screen. This font also emphasizes lines of code that are different from the other examples.

About This Manual

Unpacking

Carefully inspect the shipping container and the NI RMC-8355 for damage. Check for visible damage to the metal work. Check to make sure all hardware and switches are undamaged. If damage appears to have been caused during shipment, file a claim with the carrier. Retain the packing material for possible inspection and/or reshipment.

What You Need to Get Started

The NI RMC-8355 kit contains the following items:

❑ NI RMC-8355 rack mount controller

❑ NI RMC-8355 User Manual

❑ Windows recovery CD/DVD (not included in the RT version)

❑ Rack mount kit

❑ Bracket for rear cable retention

❑ AC power cable (refer to Table 1-1 for a list of AC power cables)

❑ 23–36 VDC 3-pin connector (ships with the DC option)

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Power Cable Reference Standards

Standard 120 V (USA) ANSI C73.11/NEMA 5-15-P/IEC83

Switzerland 220 V SEV

Australia 240 V AS C112

Universal Euro 230 V CEE (7), II, IV, VII IEC83

North America 240 V ANSI C73.20/NEMA 5-15-P/IEC83

United Kingdom 230 V BS 1363/IEC83

Japan 100 V ANSI C73.11/NEMA 5-15-P/IEC83

The unit comes with the standard 120 V (USA) cable. If you have the incorrect AC power cable, contact National Instruments.

NI RMC-8355 Overview

The NI RMC-8355 is a rugged 1U PC-based controller for remote control of PXI chassis. The controller provides leading-edge processing power with Intel Xeon 5620 processors, high disk bandwidth with hardware RAID support, high I/O bandwidth with a PCI Express 2.0 x16 and x8 slot, and up to 48 GB of RDIMM ECC memory per processor.

Table 1-1. AC Power Cables

Key Features

The NI RMC-8355 offers the performance of a high-end PC in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor for controlling a PXI or PXI Express system using a National Instruments remote controller.

Mainboard Features

CPU

• Dual Intel Xeon E5620 2.4 GHZ, 80 W, LGA1366 (second processor optional upgrade)

Chipset

• Intel 5520 chipset, including the 5520 (North Bridge) and ICH10R (South Bridge)

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Memory

• 3 GB RDIMM ECC DDR3 memory standard (3 × 1 GB)

• Maximum memory supported: 48 GB registered ECC DDR3-800/1066 in 6 DIMM sockets (per processor)

Slots

• One PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot

• One PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot (requires a custom PCI Express bracket)

Note The x8 bottom slot requires a custom bracket and supports only half-height cards.

Video

• Matrox G200eW 16 MB DDR2 (max resolution 1280 × 1024)

HDD

•1 × 500 GB or 2 × 500 GB SATA (3 Gbps) hard drive JBOD/RAID0/1

• Upgrade option: 1 × 300 GB or 2 × 300 GB SATA (3 Gbps) SSD JBOD/RAID0/1

DVD-R/W

• Front removable slim slot load DVD-R/W drive

Onboard LAN

•2 × Intel 82576 Gigabit Ethernet controller

Onboard I/O

• PS/2 keyboard port

• PS/2 mouse port

•Serial port

• VGA port

• Two USB 2.0 ports (rear)

• Two USB 2.0 ports (front)

• Two RJ-45 ports

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Power Supply

• Supports redundant AC and DC power supplies

Fan

• Accessible and hot swappable fans

Power Management Features

• ACPI/ACPM power management

• Main switch override mechanism

• Wake-On-LAN (WOL) header

• Wake up on keyboard/mouse from Soft-Off

• Power-on mode from AC power recovery

Front Panel LEDs

• Power indicator

• Power shuttle indicators

• LAN status indicators

• HDD indicator

• System temp (overheat) and fan (fail) warning indicator

System Management

• Monitoring for CPU and chassis environment

• CPU thermal trip support

• +5 V standby alert LED

• Fan speed control

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NI RMC-8355 Description

Figure 1-1 shows the key features of the NI RMC-8355 front panel. For detailed information about the NI RMC-8355 rear panel, refer to Chapter 3,

I/O Information.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

1 DVD R/W Drive 2 Hard Drives 3 Hard Drive Ejector Buttons 4USB Ports 5 Hard Drive Activity Indicator 6 Power Shuttle 1 Indicator

7 Power Shuttle 2 Indicator 8 LAN1 Status Indicator 9 LAN2 Status Indicator 10 System Temp and Fan Warning Indicator 11 Power Indicator 12 Power Switch

Figure 1-1. Front View of the NI RMC-8355

The front panel includes the following LEDs:

• Hard drive activity indicator—glows when there is hard drive activity.

• Power shuttle indicators—glow when power shuttles are powered on.

• LAN status indicators—flash when there is activity on LAN1 or LAN2.

• Overheat/fan fail indicator

– Off—Normal

– On—Overheat

– Flashing—Fan failure warning

• Power indicator—glows when the NI RMC-8355 is powered on.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Upgrade/Optional Equipment

Memory Upgrades

You can upgrade the NI RMC-8355 memory to a maximum of 96 GB (48 GB per processor).

Note A 32-bit operating system such as Windows XP Pro addresses a maximum of 4 GB.

The NI RMC-8355 supports tri-channel DDR-3 SDRAM registered memory in four 240-pin RDIMM sockets. The NI RMC-8355 is compatible with ECC memory.

Note Supported RDIMM sizes are 1 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB.

Note National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR-3 RDIMMs we offer

work with the NI RMC-8355. We recommend you purchase your DDR-3 RDIMM modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR-3 RDIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.

Upgrade Options

Table 1-2 lists upgrade options available for the NI RMC-8355.

Table 1-2. NI RMC-8355 Upgrade Options

Orderable P/N Description

782116-01 Spare optical drive for NI RMC-8355

782117-01 Spare 250 GB SSD and drive bay for NI RMC-8355

782314-01 Spare 500 GB HDD and drive bay for NI RMC-8355

782301-01 PCI Express plug-in video card with dual digital display outputs

782302-01 Rack mount rails for NI RMC-8355

782544-01 Spare/replacement AC power supply for NI RMC-8355

782545-01 Spare/replacement DC power supply for NI RMC-8355

782547-01 DC power cable for NI RMC-8355

782546-01 Spare/replacement fan for NI RMC-8355

782567-1024 1 GB RAM replacement/upgrade for NI RMC-8355

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Table 1-2. NI RMC-8355 Upgrade Options (Continued)

Orderable P/N Description

782567-4096 4 GB RAM replacement/upgrade for NI RMC-8355

782567-8192 8 GB RAM replacement/upgrade for NI RMC-8355

782596-01 Dual CPU Upgrade, Intel Xeon E5620

National Instruments Software

National Instruments hardware and software work together to help you make the most of your PXI Express system. The LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, and LabWindows combine with leading hardware drivers such as NI-DAQmx to provide exceptional control of NI hardware. Instrument drivers are available at

ni.com/idnet to simplify communication with instruments over a

variety of buses.

LabVIEW is a powerful and easy-to-use graphical programming environment you can use to acquire data from thousands of different instruments including USB, IEEE 488.2, VXI, serial, PLCs, and plug-in boards. LabVIEW helps you convert acquired data into meaningful results using powerful data analysis routines. Add-on tools provide additional specialized functionality. For more information, visit

ni.com/toolkits.

and

™

/CVI™ application development environments

Chapter 1 Getting Started

ni.com/labview

If you prefer to use Microsoft’s Visual Basic, Visual C++, and Visual Studio .NET for the core of your application, Measurement Studio adds tools for measurement and automation to each language. For more information, visit

ni.com/mstudio.

LabWindows/CVI is an interactive ANSI C programming environment designed for building virtual instrument applications. LabWindows/CVI includes a drag-and-drop editor for building user interfaces, a complete ANSI C environment for building your test program logic, and a collection of automated code generation tools, as well as utilities for building automated test systems, monitoring applications, or laboratory experiments. For more information, visit

ni.com/lwcvi.

NI-DAQmx provides an extensive library of functions you can call from your application development environment or interactive environment, such as NI Signal Express. These functions provide an intuitive API for National Instruments multifunction DAQ products. Features include analog

Chapter 1 Getting Started

input (A/D conversion), buffered data acquisition (high-speed A/D conversion), analog output (D/A conversion), waveform generation, digital I/O, counter/timer operations, SCXI signal conditioning, RTSI or PXI synchronization, self-calibration, messaging, and acquiring data to extended memory. For more information, visit

ni.com/daq.

National Instruments modular instruments use specialized drivers suited to each product’s specialization. Express VIs provide customized, interactive programming of instruments in a single interface, and soft front panels provide an interface for testing the functionality of each instrument with no programming required. NI switches, DMMs, high-speed DIO, high-speed digitizers, and sources each have customized drivers for high-end modular instrumentation systems. RF applications leverage two drivers, NI-RFSG and NI-RFSA, and dynamic signal acquisition is available through NI-DAQmx. For more information, visit

modularinstruments

ni.com/

You can expand the timing and triggering functionality of your PXI system with PXI timing and synchronization products. These products provide precision clock sources, custom routing of triggers for multichassis synchronization, clock sharing, and more, and are programmed with NI-Sync. For more information, visit

ni.com/pxi.

NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA specification. VISA is a uniform API for communicating and controlling USB, Serial, GPIB, PXI, VXI, and various other types of instruments. This API aids in the creation of portable applications and instrument drivers. For information about writing your own PXI instrument driver with NI-VISA, refer to the NI-VISA Help and the directory. For more information, visit

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readme.txt file in the NI-VISA

ni.com/visa.

Installation and BIOS Setup

This chapter describes how to install, configure, and use the NI RMC-8355.

Before connecting the NI RMC-8355 to a power source, read this chapter and the Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility document included with your NI RMC-8355.

Safety Information

Caution Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance, or exploratory procedure,

carefully read the following caution notices.

Caution Product functionality can be disrupted if the knurled thumbscrews on the back of

the top cover are subjected to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). To prevent damage, you must employ industry-standard ESD prevention measures during installation, maintenance, and operation.

Caution Overloading the circuits may damage supply wiring. Do not exceed the ratings on

the equipment nameplate when connecting equipment to the supply circuit.

Note Tighten the thumbscrew for the top panel cover with a tool after both initial

installation and subsequent access.

Caution To avoid risk of explosion, do not replace the battery (JBAT1) with an incorrect

battery type. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery instructions.

This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is capable of inflicting personal injury.

• Chassis Grounding—The NI RMC-8355 requires a connection from the premise wire safety ground to the NI RMC-8355 chassis ground. The earth safety ground must be connected during use of this equipment to minimize shock hazards. Refer to the Connecting Safety

Ground section for instructions on connecting safety ground.

• Mechanical Loading—To avoid a hazardous load condition, be sure the mechanical load is even when rack mounting the equipment.

Chapter 2 Installation and BIOS Setup

• Live Circuits—Operating personnel and service personnel must

• Explosive Atmosphere—Do not operate the chassis in conditions

• Parts Replacement—Service this equipment only with parts that

• Modification—Do not modify any part of the NI RMC-8355 from

not remove protective covers when operating or servicing the NI RMC-8355. Adjustments and service to internal components must be undertaken by qualified service technicians. During service of this product, the mains connector to the premise wiring must be disconnected. Dangerous voltages may be present under certain conditions; use extreme caution.

where flammable gases are present. Under such conditions, this equipment is unsafe and may ignite the gases or gas fumes.

are exact replacements, both electrically and mechanically. Contact National Instruments for replacement part information. Installation of parts with those that are not direct replacements may cause harm to personnel operating the chassis. Furthermore, damage or fire may occur if replacement parts are unsuitable.

its original condition. Unsuitable modifications may result in safety hazards.

Chassis Cooling Considerations

The NI RMC-8355 is designed to operate on a bench or in an instrument rack. Determine how you want to use the NI RMC-8355 and follow the appropriate installation instructions.

Caution If installed in a closed or multiunit rack assembly, the rack environment operating

ambient temperature may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient operating temperature (Tma) specified in Appendix A, Specifications.

Providing Adequate Clearance

Apertures in the front, top, rear, and along both sides of the chassis facilitate power supply and motherboard cooling. Air enters through the front and top inlets of the chassis and exits through the fans on the rear of the chassis. Place the NI RMC-8355 on a bench top or in an instrument rack so that the fans (air outlets) and the air inlet apertures along the top and front of the chassis have adequate ventilation. Keep other equipment a minimum of 76.2 mm (3 in.) away from the air outlets on the rear of the chassis.

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Installation

Caution To minimize shock hazard, make sure the electrical power outlet you use to power

the NI RMC-8355 has an appropriate earth safety ground. Refer to the Connecting Safety

Ground section for more information.

Caution Use the DC power cable provided with DC power supplies for VDC input.

Chapter 2 Installation and BIOS Setup

Follow these steps to connect devices to the NI RMC-8355:

1. Connect a keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors on the NI RMC-8355 rear panel.

2. Connect the VGA monitor video cable to the VGA connector on the rear panel.

3. (Optional) To boot into LabVIEW RT, connect the network cable to LAN jack 1 on the rear panel. (Refer to Figure 3-1, NI RMC-8355 Rear

Panel Layout, for the location of LAN jack 1.)

4. Connect the USB and serial devices as necessary to the NI RMC-8355 front and rear panel ports.

5. Connect the AC power cable to the AC inlet on the rear panel and to an AC power outlet. For more information, refer to the Connecting to

Power Source section.

6. For the DC option, connect the DC positronic connector to the DC inlet on the rear panel and wire to a DC power source.

7. Power on the NI RMC-8355.

8. Verify that the NI RMC-8355 boots. If it does not boot, refer to the

What if the NI RMC-8355 does not boot? section of Chapter 5, Troubleshooting.

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Cable Retention Bracket

The NI RMC-8355 includes a cable retention bracket. Install the bracket with the retaining screws, as shown in Figure 2-1.

1 Retaining Screw (x2) 2 Cable Retention Bracket

Connecting Safety Ground

The NI RMC-8355 is designed with a three-position NEMA 5-15 style plug for the U.S. that connects the ground line to the chassis ground. To minimize shock hazard, make sure the electrical power outlet you use to power the chassis has an appropriate earth safety ground.

Note The NI RMC-8355 also includes a grounding screw (8-32 thread size nut) on the

back of the chassis. (The nut is not supplied with the NI RMC-8355.)

Figure 2-1. Cable Retention Bracket

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Connecting to Power Source

Attach input power through the rear AC/DC inlet using the appropriate AC/DC power cable supplied.

Caution Overloading the circuits may damage supply wiring. Do not exceed the ratings on

the equipment nameplate when connecting equipment to the supply circuit.

Caution To completely remove power, you must disconnect the AC/DC power cable.

Caution For a DC power supply, provide a 20 A max overcurrent protection device

external to the equipment.

The power switch allows you to power on the chassis or place it in standby mode. Push the power switch to the On position (if not already on). Observe that all fans become operational and the power indicator is lit.

BIOS Setup

This section describes all main BIOS setup options.

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To enter the BIOS menu, press <Del>. Use the up and down arrow keys to move among the different settings in each menu. Use the left and right arrow keys to change the options for each setting.

Press <Esc> to exit the CMOS setup menu. The next section describes in detail how to navigate through the menus.

To access submenus, highlight a menu item and press <Enter>.

Main BIOS Setup Menu

When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main BIOS setup screen. You always can return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab at the top of the screen. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below. (The processor and memory values in the image below may not accurately reflect your system configuration.)

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System Overview

The following BIOS information displays on the System Overview screen.

System Time/System Date

These items display the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. The date is displayed in MM/DD/YY

format. The time is displayed in HH:MM:SS format.

Note The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 p.m. appears as 17:30:00.

SuperMicro X8DTU

Version

This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system.

Build Date

This item displays the date when this BIOS was completed.

Processor

The AMI BIOS automatically displays the status of the processor in your system.

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CPU Type

This item displays the type of processors used in the motherboard.

Speed

This item displays the speed of the processor(s) the BIOS detects.

Physical Count

This item displays the number of processors installed in your system, as the BIOS detects.

Logical Count

This item displays the number of CPU cores installed in your system, as the BIOS detects.

System Memory

This item displays the system’s available memory size.

Advanced Setup Configurations

Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. The Advanced BIOS setup screen is shown below.

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Boot Features

Quick Boot

If enabled, this option skips certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Quiet Boot

Use this option to choose the bootup screen display between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Add On ROM Display Mode

This item sets the display mode for the Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.

Bootup Num Lock

Use this feature to select the power-on state for the Num Lock key. The options are Off and On.

Wait for F1 If Error

This forces the system to wait until you press the <F1> key if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Hit Del Message Display

Select Enabled to display Press DEL to run Setup during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Interrupt 19 Capture

Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors “captures” Interrupt 19 at bootup and allows the drives attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors does not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors do not function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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Power Configuration

Watchdog Function

If enabled, the watchdog timer allows the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Power Button Function

If set to Instant_Off, the system powers off immediately as soon as you press the power button. If set to 4_Second_Override, the system powers off when you press the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are Instant_Off and 4_Second_Override.

Restore on AC Power Loss

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select

Power-Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last state before a power loss. The options are Power-On, Power-Off, and Last State.

Processor and Clock Options

Use this submenu to configure the processor and clock settings.

CPU Ratio

Select Manual to manually configure the ratio between the CPU core clock and FSB frequency. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to configure the CPU ratio automatically. The options are Auto and Manual.

Clock Spread Spectrum

Select Enable to enable Clock Spread Spectrum support, which allows the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce, whenever needed, the level of electromagnetic interference the components cause. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Hardware Prefetcher

If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher prefetches streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache forward or backward to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Available when the CPU supports this option.

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Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to

Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled.

DCU Prefetcher

Select Enabled to activate Level 1 Data Prefetcher to enhance system performance. For better performance of your DP server, refer to the specifications for the applications installed on your server to enable or disable this feature. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Data Reuse Optimization

Select Enabled to maximize Data Reuse support to enhance system performance for DP platforms. For better performance of your DP server, refer to the specifications of your applications installed in your server to enable or disable this feature. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

MPS and ACPI MADT Ordering

Use this feature to configure the multiprocessor specification (MPS) and ACPI settings for your motherboard. Select Modern Ordering if using Windows XP or later on the motherboard. Select Legacy Ordering if using Windows 2000 or earlier. The options are Modern Ordering and Legacy Ordering.

Intel Virtualization Technology

Select Enabled to use the Virtualization Technology feature to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple “virtual” systems in one computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Note If you change this setting, you must power off and restart the system for the change

to take effect. Refer to the Intel Web site (

Available when the CPU supports this option.

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Execute-Disable Bit Capability

Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit, which allows the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is Enabled. (Refer to the Intel

intel.com) and Microsoft (microsoft.com) Web sites for more

( information.)

Intel AES-NI

If this feature is set to Enabled, Intel AES-NI adds new encryption features to help accelerate AES software application, providing code authorization and signature verification to improve system performance. The default is Disabled. (Refer to the Intel (

microsoft.com) Web sites for more information.)

(

Simultaneous Multithreading

intel.com) and Microsoft

Set to Enabled to use the simultaneous multithreading technology for increased CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Active Processor Cores

Set to Enabled to use a processor’s second core and beyond. (Refer to the Intel Web site ( 2, 3, 4, and 5.

intel.com) for more information.) The options are All, 1,

Intel EIST Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) allows the system to adjust processor voltage and core frequency automatically to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. (Refer to the Intel Web site

intel.com) for more information.) The options are Disable (Disable

( GV3) and Enable (Enable GV3).

Intel TurboMode Technology

Select Enabled to use the turbo mode to boost system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Available when the OS and CPU support this option.

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C1E Support

Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Halt State feature. C1E significantly reduces CPU power consumption by reducing CPU clock cycle and voltage during a halt state. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Intel C-State Tech

If this item is set to Enabled, the system automatically sets the C-State to either C2, C3, or C4 state. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

C-State Package Limit Setting

If this item is set to Auto, the AMI BIOS automatically sets the limit on the C-State package register. The options are Auto, C1, C3, C6, and C7.

C1 Auto Demotion

When this item is set to Enabled, the CPU conditionally demotes C3, C6, or C7 requests to C1 based on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

C3 Auto Demotion

When this item is set to Enabled, the CPU conditionally demotes C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

ACPI T State

Select Enabled to report processor throttling in Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Advanced Chipset Control

The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below:

CPU Bridge Configuration

CPU Revision

This item displays the CPU revision number.

Current QPI Frequency

This item displays current QPI frequency.

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Current Memory Frequency for CPU1/ CPU2

This item displays current CPU memory frequency for CPU1/CPU2.

Memory Reference Code Rev.

This item displays the memory reference code revision number.

QPI Reference Code Rev.

This item displays the revision number of the QPI reference code for the motherboard.

Request Transaction ID

QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) is the connection between the CPUs and the I/O hubs (IOHs). Processing a transaction in the QPI required a transaction ID, which an agent (CPU1, CPU2, or the IOH) assigns. Each agent is allocated a number of transaction IDs based on the QPI IO bandwidth and the Request Transaction ID (RTID) setting (32–24–32 or 32–16–40). Once transaction IDs are allocated to an agent, it assigns a transaction ID to an event so it can be processed in the QPI. Select Balanced to allocate transaction IDs to an agent based on the 32–24–32 setting. Select IO Bias to allocate RTIDs based on the 32–16–40 setting. The options are Balanced and IO Bias.

QPI Links Speed

Use this feature to select the data transfer speed for QPI. The options are Slowmode and Full-Speed.

QPI Frequency

Use this feature to select the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto,

4.800 GT, 5.866GT, and 6.400 GT.

QPI L0s and L1

Select Enabled to set QPI power to a lower state. The motherboard automatically selects L0s and L1. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Available for the Intel Xeon 5600 platform only.

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Memory Frequency

This feature forces a DDR3 frequency slower than what the system has detected to desired setting. The available options are Auto, Force DDR-800, Force DDR-1066, Force DDR-1333, and Force SPD (for memory modules with Serial Presence Detect capability).

Memory Mode

Select Independent to make all DIMMs available to the operating system. Select Channel Mirroring to maintain two identical copies of all data in Channel 1 and Channel 2 memory modules for data security. Select Lockstep for the motherboard to use two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel. Select Sparing for a preset threshold of correctable errors to be used to trigger fail-over. The spare memory is put online and used as active memory in place of the failed memory. This option is supported by Intel 5600 Series processors only. The options are Independent, Channel Mirroring, and Lockstep.

Demand Scrubbing

This option is a memory error correction scheme in which the processor writes corrected data back into the memory block from where the processor read it. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Patrol Scrubbing

This option is the memory error correction scheme that works in the background looking for and correcting resident errors. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Throttling—Closed Loop/Throttling—Open Loop

Throttling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic voltage control during processor idle states. Available options are Disabled and Enabled.

North Bridge Configuration

Use this feature to configure Intel IOH settings.

NB Revision

This item indicates the North Bridge chipset revision number.

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Intel I/OAT

The Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT) significantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements, freeing resources for more other tasks. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Direct Cache Access (DCA) Technology

This feature works in conjunction with the Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT) to accelerate the performance of the TOE device. When this feature is set to Enabled, it enhances overall system performance by providing direct cache access for data transferring. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

DCA Prefetch Delay

A DCA Prefetcher is used with TOE components to prefetch data to shorten execution cycles and maximize data processing efficiency. Prefetching too frequently can saturate the cache directory and delay necessary cache accesses. This feature reduces or increases the frequency the system prefetches data. The options are [8], [16], [24], [32], [40], [48], [56], [64], [72], [80], [88], [96], [104], [112], and [120].

Intel VT-d

Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI tables. This feature offers fully protected I/O resource sharing across the Intel platforms, providing greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data sharing. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Active State Power Management

Select Enabled to use the power management for signal transactions between the PCI Express L0 and L1 Links. Select Enabled to configure PCI Express L0 and L1 Link power states. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

IOH PCI Express Max Payload Size

Some add-on boards perform faster with coalesce, which limits the payload size to 128 B. Other boards have a payload size of 256 B, which inhibits coalesce support. Refer to your add-on board documentation for the desired setting. The options are 256B and 128B.

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Slot SXB2/SXB3 Width

Use this feature to change the link width of a PCI slot as specified to support a riser or add-on board installed in the slot. The options are x4x4, x8, and Auto.

Slot SXB1 Width

Use this feature to change the link width of a PCI slot as specified to support a riser or add-on board installed in the slot. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto.

South Bridge Configuration

Use this feature to configure Intel ICH South Bridge settings.

USB Functions

Use this feature to enable or disable onboard USB support. The options are: Disabled and Enabled.

Legacy USB Support

Select Enabled to use legacy USB devices. If this item is set to Auto, legacy USB support is enabled automatically if a legacy USB device is installed on the motherboard, and vise versa. The settings are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

Port 60h/64h Emulation

Select Enabled to enable 60h/64h emulation for complete USB keyboard support for operating systems that are not compatible with USB devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

USB 2.0 Controller

This feature displays the current USB controller on the motherboard.

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

Use this setting to select the USB 2.0 controller mode. The options are Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) and Full Speed (12 Mbps).

Available when the USB Functions item is disabled.

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BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

Select Enabled to support BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface to provide a workaround solution for an operating system without EHCI hand-off support. When enabled, the EHCI interface changes from BIOS controlled to OS controlled. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

IDE/SATA Configuration

When you select this submenu, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE or floppy devices and displays the following items.

SATA#1 Configuration

If Compatible is selected, SATA#1 is set to a legacy compatibility mode. Select Enhanced to set SATA#1 to the native SATA mode. The options are Disabled, Compatible, and Enhanced.

Configure SATA#1 As

Use this feature to select the drive type for SATA#1. The options are IDE, RAID, and AHCI. (When RAID is selected, ICH RAID Code Base appears. When AHCI is selected, SATA AHCI is available.)

ICH RAID Code Base

Select Intel to enable the Intel SATA RAID firmware to configure the Intel SATA RAID settings. Select Adaptec to enable Adaptec SATA RAID firmware to configure Adaptec SATA RAID settings. The options are Intel and Adaptec.

SATA AHCI

Select Enable to enable the Serial ATA Advanced Host Interface function. (Be careful when using this option. This feature is for advanced programmers only.)

SATA#2 Configuration

Selecting Enhanced sets SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled and Enhanced.

Available when RAID is selected.

Available when AHCI is selected.

Available when IDE is selected.

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IDE Detect Timeout (Sec)

Use this feature to set the timeout value in seconds for the BIOS to detect the ATA and ATAPI devices installed in the system. The options are 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35.

Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, and Fourth IDE Master

Use these settings to set the Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, and Third and Fourth IDE Master slot parameter. Press <Enter> to access the submenu screen for detailed options for these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly. The submenu includes the following items.

Type

Use this item to select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed, Auto, CD/DVD, and ARMD.

LBA/Large Mode

Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with a 48-bit LBA mode addressing support. If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode. The options are Disabled and Auto.

Block (Multisector Transfer)

Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. When not in Block Mode, data transfer is limited to 512 bytes of data per interrupt. Block Mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select Disabled to allow data to be transferred to and from the device one sector at a time. Select Auto to allow data transfer to and from the device occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it. The options are Auto and Disabled.

PIO Mode

The IDE Programmable I/O (PIO) Mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to detect the PIO mode automatically. Use this value if you cannot determine the IDE disk drive support.

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Select 0–4 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0–4, for data transfer rates of 3.3–16.6 Mbytes/s. Refer to Table 2-1 for PIO mode options.

Table 2-1. PIO Mode Options

Option PIO Mode Maximum Transfer Rate

0 PIO Mode 0 3.3 Mbytes/s

1 PIO Mode 1 5.2 Mbytes/s

2 PIO Mode 2 8.3 Mbytes/s

3 PIO Mode 3 11.1 Mbytes/s

4 PIO Mode 4 16.6 Mbytes/s

DMA Mode

Select Auto to allow the BIOS to detect IDE DMA mode automatically when you cannot determine the IDE disk drive support. The options are Auto, SWDMAn, MWDMAn, and UDMAn. Refer to Table 2-2 for DMA mode options.

Table 2-2. DMA Mode Options

Maximum

Option DMA Mode

Transfer R ate

SWDMA 0 Single-word DMA 0 2.1 Mbytes/s

SWDMA 1 Single-word DMA 1 4.2 Mbytes/s

SWDMA 2 Single-word DMA 2 8.3 Mbytes/s

MWDMA 0 Multiword DMA 0 4.2 Mbytes/s

MWDMA 1 Multiword DMA 1 13.3 Mbytes/s

MWDMA 2 Multiword DMA 2 16.6 Mbytes/s

UDMA 0 Ultra DMA 0 16.6 Mbytes/s

UDMA 1 Ultra DMA 1 25 Mbytes/s

UDMA 2 Ultra DMA 2 33.3 Mbytes/s

UDMA 3 Ultra DMA 3 44.4 Mbytes/s

UDMA 4 Ultra DMA 4 66.6 Mbytes/s

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SMART for Hard Disk Drives

Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending disk drive failures. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to detect hard disk drive support automatically. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using SMART. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use SMART to support the hard disk drive. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

32-Bit Data Transfer

Select Enabled to enable 32-bit IDE data transfer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PCI/PnP Configuration

Table 2-2. DMA Mode Options

Maximum

Option DMA Mode

UDMA 5 Ultra DMA 5 100 Mbytes/s

UDMA 6 Ultra DMA 6 133 Mbytes/s

Transfer R ate

Clear NVRAM

This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot. The options are No and Yes.

Plug & Play OS

Selecting Yes allows the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system OS supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the AMI BIOS to configure all devices in the system.

PCI Latency Timer

This feature sets the latency timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, and 248.

PCI IDE Bus Master

When this feature is enabled, the BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading/writing to IDE drives. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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SR-IOV Supported

Select Enabled to enable Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) support, which works with the Intel Virtualization Technology to allow multiple operating systems to run simultaneously within a single computer. These systems run via natively shared PCI Express devices to enhance network connectivity and performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PCI Express Slot from SXB1/PCI Express Slot from SXB2/ PCI Express Slot from SXB3

Select Enabled to enable the PCI Express SXB1 slot, PCI Express SXB2 slot, or PCI Express SXB3 slot. This option also can enable option ROMs to boot the computer using a network interface from these slots. (You can configure SXB1, a x16 slot, into two x8 slots. You can configure SXB2, a x8 slot, into two x4 slots.) The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Onboard LAN Option ROM Select

Select iSCSI to use iSCSI option ROMs to boot the computer using a network device. Select PXE to use PXE option ROMs to boot the computer using a network device. The options are iSCSI and PXE.

Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 or LAN2 Option ROM, to boot the computer using a network interface. The options for Load Onboard LAN1 and Load Onboard LAN 2 are Enabled and Disabled.

Boot Graphics Adapter Priority

Use this feature to select the priority graphics adapter for system boot. The options are Onboard VGA and Offboard VGA.

Super IO Device Configuration

Serial Port1 Address/Serial Port2 Address

This option specifies the serial port 1 and serial port 2 base I/O port address and interrupt request address. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable. Select 3F8/IRQ4 to allow

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the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 as the interrupt address. The options for Serial Port1 are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4,

2E8/IRQ3. The options for Serial Port2 are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, and 2E8/IRQ3.

Serial Port 2 Attribute

Use this feature to set COM 2 as a normal serial port or virtual COM port for Serial Over LAN (SOL). The options are SOL and COM.

Remote Access Configuration

Remote Access

Use this feature to enable the remote access feature. The options are Disabled and Enabled. If remote access is set to Enabled, the following items display.

Serial Port Number

Use this feature to select which serial port to use for console redirection. The options are COM 1 and COM 2.

Serial Port Mode

Use this feature to set the serial port mode for console redirection. The options are 115200 8, n, 1; 57600 8, n, 1; 38400 8, n, 1; 19200 8, n, 1; and 9600 8, n, 1.

Flow Control

Use this feature to set the flow control for console redirection. The options are None, Hardware, and Software.

Redirection After BIOS POST

Select Disabled to turn off console redirection after Power-On Self-Test (POST). Select Always to keep console redirection active all the time after POST.

Note Some operating systems may not support this setting.

Select Boot Loader to keep console redirection active during POST and when the Boot Loader is booting. The options are Disabled, Boot Loader, and Always.

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Terminal Type

Use this feature to select the target terminal type for console redirection. The options are ANSI, VT100, and VT-UTF8.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable a terminal keyboard to send commands from a remote console. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Sredir Memory Display Delay

This feature defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information. The options are No Delay, Delay 1 Sec, Delay 2 Sec, and Delay 4 Sec.

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

Use this feature to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed.

CPU Overheat Alarm

Caution Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature the CPU

manufacturer predefines may result in CPU overheating or system instability. When the CPU temperature reaches this predefined threshold, the CPU and system cooling fans run at full speed. To avoid possible system overheating, be sure to provide adequate airflow to your system.

Use this option to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting, which determines when the CPU OH alarm is activated to warn of possible CPU overheating.

The options are:

• Early Alarm—Select this setting for the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered as soon as the CPU temperature reaches the CPU overheat threshold, as the CPU manufacturer predefines.

• Default Alarm—Select this setting for the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered when the CPU temperature reaches about 5 ºC above the threshold temperature, as the CPU manufacturer predefines, to give the CPU and system fans additional time needed for CPU and system cooling. For both alarms, take immediate action as described below.

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CPU 1 Temperature/CPU 2 Temperature/System Temperature

This feature displays current CPU and system temperature readings. The following items are displayed for your reference only.

CPU1 Temperature/CPU2 Temperature

Intel has upgraded the CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures (Celsius/Fahrenheit) to a more advanced feature in its newer processors. The basic concept is that each CPU is embedded with unique temperature information the motherboard can read. This temperature threshold or temperature tolerance is assigned at the factory. It is the baseline on which the motherboard takes action during different CPU temperature conditions (that is, by increasing CPU fan speed, triggering the overheat alarm, and so on). Because CPUs can have different temperature tolerances, the installed CPU now can send information to the motherboard regarding its temperature tolerance, and not the other way around. This results in better CPU thermal management.

National Instruments has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (low, medium, and high). This makes it easier to understand the CPU temperature status, rather than by seeing a temperature reading such as 25 ºC. The CPU temperature feature displays the CPU temperature status as the BIOS detects it:

• Low—This level is the normal operating state. The CPU temperature

• Medium—The processor is running warmer than normal. This is a

• High—The processor is running hot. This is a caution level, because

is well below the CPU temperature tolerance. The motherboard fans and CPU run normally as configured in the BIOS (Fan Speed Control).

User intervention: No action required.

precautionary level and generally means there may be factors contributing to this condition, but the CPU still is within its normal operating state and below the CPU temperature tolerance. The motherboard fans and CPU run normally as configured in the BIOS. The fans may adjust to a faster speed depending on the Fan Speed Control settings.

User intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU fans and chassis ventilation for blockage.

the CPU temperature tolerance has been reached or exceeded and may activate an overheat alarm.

User intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation, and room temperature to correct any problems.

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Notes To prevent damage to the CPU, the system may shut down if it runs hot for a long

period.

The above information is for your reference only. For more information about thermal management, refer to the Intel Web site at

System Temperature

This feature displays the system temperature in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit as the BIOS detects it.

Fan 1–Fan 8 Reading

This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan 1 through Fan 8.

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Fan Speed Control Modes

Use this feature to decide how the system controls the onboard fan speeds. The CPU temperature and fan speed are correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed also increases for effective system cooling. Select Full Speed/FS to allow the onboard fans to run at full speed for maximum cooling. The FS setting is recommended for special system configuration or debugging. Select Performance/PF for better system cooling. The PF setting is recommended for high-power-consuming and high-density systems. Select Balanced/BL for the onboard fans to run at a speed that balances the needs between system cooling and power saving. The BL setting is recommended for regular systems with normal hardware configurations. Select Energy Saving/ES for best power efficiency and maximum quietness. The options are: Full Speed/FS, Performance/PF, Balanced/BL, and Energy Saving/ES.

Voltage Monitoring

This feature monitors the following voltages: CPU1 Vcore, CPU2 Vcore, CPU1 DIMM, CPU2 DIMM, 5 V, 5 VSB, 12 V, –12 V, 3.3 Vcc, 3.3 VSB, VBAT, and Vtt.

ACPI Configuration

Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.

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High-Precision Event Timer

Select Enabled to activate the High-Precision Event Timer (HPET), which produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a real-time clock (RTC) produces in synchronizing multimedia streams. This provides smooth playback and reduces dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High-Precision Event Timer replaces the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

ACPI Aware O/S

Select Yes to enable ACPI support for an OS that supports ACPI. Select No to disable ACPI support for an OS that does not support ACPI. The options are Yes and No.

ACPI APIC Support

Select Enabled to include the ACPI APIC Table Pointer in the Root System Description Table (RSDT) pointer list. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

APIC ACPI SCI IRQ

When this item is set to Enabled, the system supports APIC ACPI SCI IRQ. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Headless Mode

Use this feature to enable the system to function without a keyboard, monitor, or mouse attached. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

ACPI Version Features

Use this feature to select the ACPI version. The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0, and ACPI v3.0. Refer to the ACPI Web site (

further explanation.

acpi.info) for

NUMA Support

Select Enabled to use the Non-Uniform Memory Access feature to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and NUMA for SLES 11 (SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11).

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WHEA Support

Select Enabled to enable Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support, which provides a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors on Windows platforms. This reduces system crashes due to hardware errors and enhances system recovery and health monitoring. The default setting is Enabled.

IPMI Configuration (Not Supported)

Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information about the IPMI specifications, refer to the Intel Web site (

IPMI Firmware Revision (Not Supported)

This item displays the current IPMI firmware revision.

Status of BMC Working (Not Supported)

The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) manages the interface between system management software and platform hardware. This item displays the current BMC controller status.

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View BMC System Event Log

This feature displays the BMC System Event Log (SEL). It shows the total number of entries of BMC system events. To view an event, select an entry number and press <Enter> to display the following information:

• Total number of entries

• SEL entry number

• SEL record ID

• SEL record Type

• Event timestamp

• Generator ID

• Event message format version

• Event sensor type

• Event sensor number

• Event directory type

•Event data

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Clear BMC Event Log

Select OK and press <Enter> to clear the BMC system log. Select Cancel to keep the BMC system log. The options are OK and Cancel.

Set LAN Configuration

Caution Any cleared information is unrecoverable. Be sure you no longer need any data

stored in the log before clearing the BMC event log.

Use this feature to configure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address as shown in the following items.

Channel Number

Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Config command. This initially is set to [1].

Channel Number Status

This item displays the channel status for the channel number selected above:

Channel Number is OK or Wrong Channel Number.

IP Address Source

Use this feature to decide how an IP address is assigned to a client computer or network device. Select Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to allow a client (computer or device) to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server that manages a pool of IP addresses and network information on a “request and grant” basis. On timeout (or lease expiration), you can reassign the IP address assigned to the client to a new client. Select Static (static allocation) to allow the host server to allocate an IP address based on a table containing MAC Address/IP Address pairs that are manually entered (probably by a network administrator). Only clients with a MAC address listed in the MAC/IP Address Table are assigned an IP address. The IP address allocated to the client is on a longer term basis than that assigned by the DHCP mentioned in the other option. The options are DHCP and Static.

IP Address

The BIOS automatically enters the IP address of this machine; however, it may be overwriiten. IP addresses are six two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

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Subnet Mask

This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

Gateway Address

The BIOS automatically enters the Gateway address of this machine; however, it may be overwritten. IP addresses are six two-digit hexadecimal numbers separated by dots.

Mac Address

The BIOS automatically enters the Mac address of this machine; however, it may be overwritten. Mac addresses are six two-digit hexadecimal numbers separated by dots.

Event Log Configuration

View Event Log

Use this option to view the system event log.

Mark All Events as Read

This option marks all events as read. The options are OK and Cancel.

Clear Event Log

This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages. The options are OK and Cancel.

PCI Express Error Log

Use this option to enable PCI Express error (PERR) logging. The options are Yes and No.

Memory Error Log

Use this option to enable memory error logging. The options are Yes and No.

Security Settings

The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and User password. If you use both passwords, you must set the Supervisor password first.

Supervisor Password

This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Not Installed means a supervisor password has not been used.

User Password

This item indicates whether a user password has been entered for the system. Not Installed means that a user password has not been used.

Change Supervisor Password

Select this feature and press <Enter> to access the Security menu, and then enter a new supervisor password.

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User Access Level

Select Full Access to grant the user full access to the Setup Utility, and change setup settings. Select View Only to allow the user to access the setup utility to view the settings without making changes. Select Limited to allow the user to change selected settings such as date and time. Select No Access to prevent the user from accessing the Setup Utility.

Change User Password

Select this feature and press <Enter> to access the submenu, and then enter a new user password.

Clear User Password

Use this item to clear a user password after it has been entered.

Password Check

Use this item to check a password after it has been entered. The options are Setup and Always.

Boot Sector Virus Protection

If this feature is enabled, the AMI BIOS displays a warning when any program (or virus) issues a disk format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Clear User Password

Use this item to clear a user password after it has been entered.

Password Check

This item allows you to check a password after it has been entered. The options are Setup and Always.

Available when a supervisor password is set.

Available only when a user password is set.

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Boot Configuration

Use this feature to configure boot settings.

Boot Device Priority

Use this feature to specify the priority sequence of boot devices, including the first boot device, second boot device, and so on. The options are

Removable Devices, Hard Drive, CD/DVD, USB, Network, and Disabled.

Hard Disk Drives

Use this feature to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected (that is, 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, 3rd Drive, and so on).

Removable Drives

Use this feature to specify the boot sequence from available removable drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled.

CD/DVD Drives

Use this feature to specify the boot sequence from available CD/DVD drives.

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Exit Options

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USB Drives

Use this feature to specify the boot sequence from available USB drives.

Network Drives

Use this feature to specify the boot sequence from available network drives.

Retry Boot Devices

If this feature is enabled, the system continues to search for the next boot device if the current boot device is not available. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Select the Exit tab on the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.

Save Changes and Exit

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer so that the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

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Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup Utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Discard Changes

Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility.

Load Optimal Defaults

To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Then select OK to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically load optimal defaults to the BIOS Settings. The optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The fail-safe settings are for maximum system stability, but not maximum performance.

BIOS Error Beep Codes

Errors may occur during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on.

Nonfatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen.

Fatal errors do not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure. If a fatal error occurs, consult with your system manufacturer about possible repairs.

Table 2-3. BIOS Error Beep Codes

Beep Code Error Message Description

One beep Refresh Circuits have been reset.

(Ready to power up.)

Five short beeps and one long beep

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Memory error No memory is detected in

the system.

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Table 2-3. BIOS Error Beep Codes (Continued)

Beep Code Error Message Description

Eight beeps Display memory

read/write error

One high pitch and

System overheat System is overheating. one low pitch (siren-like alarm)

OS Reinstallation and Recovery

Caution Recovering the OS using the hard drive-based recovery or the OS recovery

CD/DVD erases the contents of your hard disk. Before recovering the OS, back up any files you want to keep.

The NI RMC-8355 includes a preinstalled OS from the factory. The NI RMC-8355 also includes two methods of restoring/reinstalling the OS to your system.

• Hard drive-based recovery stores a factory backup on a separate portion of your hard drive, allowing you to restore your server without additional media.

Note The hard drive recovery hot key is <F4>. To access the hard drive-based recovery

tool, press and hold <F4> when video first appears during the boot process.

• The NI RMC-8355 also ships with an OS recovery CD/DVD you can use to reinstall your operating system onto your hard drive.

If you need to reinstall your operating system, you can use the included OS recovery CD/DVD. Boot the NI RMC-8355 using the OS recovery CD/DVD to recover the OS.

Video adapter is missing or has faulty memory.

Note You also may need to update or reinstall software after using the OS reinstallation

CD/DVD to recover your OS. The OS reinstallation CD/DVD may contain drivers that are older or newer than the factory-installed version of the OS and may not contain the latest RAID drivers. To ensure you have the latest drivers, go to

www.intel.com and install the

Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) RAID software package.

Note After you reinstall or recover your OS, you may find shortcuts on the desktop that

require you to install specific drivers or software (for example, video drivers). Due to driver and software packaging, it was not possible to preinstall this software during the OS installation.

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Cleaning

Caution Always disconnect the AC/DC power cable before cleaning or servicing the

chassis.

Exterior Cleaning

Cautions Avoid getting moisture inside the chassis during exterior cleaning, especially

through the top vents.

Do not wash the front- or rear-panel connectors or switches. Cover these components while cleaning the chassis.

Do not use harsh chemical cleaning agents; they may damage the chassis. Avoid chemicals that contain benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, or similar solvents.

Clean the exterior surfaces of the chassis with a dry lint-free cloth or a soft-bristle brush. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the chassis.

Rack Mounting

Caution When mounting the equipment in the rack, do not create a hazardous condition

due to uneven mechanical loading.

The NI RMC-8355 rack mounting hardware includes:

• One pair of inner slides to be installed on the chassis.

• One pair of outer slides to be installed in the rack.

• Four brackets for attaching the outer slides to the rack.

• Bag of assorted fasteners.

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Installing the Inner Slides

Install the inner slides to the NI RMC-8355 as shown in Figure 2-2.

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1 Retaining Screw (x14) 2 Inner Slide

Figure 2-2. Installing Inner Slides

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Installing the Slide Mounting Brackets in the Rack

Install the slide mounting brackets in the rack as shown in Figure 2-3.

1 Retaining Screw (x4) 2 Slide Mounting Bracket (x4)

3 Washer (x8) 4 Nut (x4)

Figure 2-3. Installing Slide Mounting Brackets in Rack

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Installing the Outer Slides in the Rack

Install the outer slides in the rack as shown in Figure 2-4.

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1 Nut (x6) 2 Outer Slide 3 Retaining Screw (x6)

Figure 2-4. Installing Outer Slides in Rack

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Installing the Chassis into the Rack

Push the inner slides, attached to the chassis, into the grooves of the outer slides in the rack and slide the NI RMC-8355 into the rack, as shown in Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-5. Installing NI RMC-8355 in Rack

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I/O Information

This chapter describes the NI RMC-8355 I/O connectors.

Rear Panel Connectors

Table 3-1 lists various peripherals and their corresponding NI RMC-8355 external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions.

Table 3-1. NI RMC-8355 Peripherals Overview

Peripheral External Connector Description

Keyboard PS/2 (5-pin Din) PS/2-style keyboard

Mouse PS/2 (5-pin Din) PS/2-style mouse

USB USB 4-pin Series A stacked

receptacle

USB USB 4-pin Series A stacked

receptacle

IPMI IPMI dedicated LAN Not supported

Serial COM1 (9-pin DSUB) 16550 RS-232 serial port

Video VGA (15-pin DSUB) Matrox G200eW graphics controller

Ethernet LAN (RJ45) 10/100/1000 Ethernet connection

USB 2.0 capable

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PS/2

4 3

Figure 3-1 shows the rear panel layout of the NI RMC-8355.

PS/2

1 PS/2 Mouse Connector 2 IPMI Dedicated LAN (Not Supported) 3 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 4 USB Port 0 5 USB Port 1

6Serial Port 7VGA Port 8LAN 1 9LAN 2 10 UID Switch/LED (Not Supported)

Figure 3-1. NI RMC-8355 Rear Panel Layout

Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors on the NI RMC-8355. Table 3-2 lists and describes the PS/2 connector signals.

Figure 3-2. PS/2 Connector Location and Pinout

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Universal Serial Bus

Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors on the NI RMC-8355. Table 3-3 lists and describes the USB connector signals.

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Table 3-2. PS/2 Connector Signals

Pin Signal Name Signal Description

1 DATA Data Keyboard

2 NC Data Mouse

3 GND Ground

4 VCC VCC

5 CLK Clock Keyboard

6 NC Clock Mouse

USB

Figure 3-3. USB Connector Location and Pinout

Table 3-3. USB Connector Signals

Pin Signal Name Signal Description

1 VCC Cable Power (+5 V)

2 –Data USB Data–

3 +Data USB Data+

4 GND Ground

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Serial

Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the serial connector on the NI RMC-8355. Table 3-4 lists and describes the serial connector signal.

Serial

Figure 3-4. Serial Connector Location and Pinout

Table 3-4. Serial Connector Signals

Pin Signal Name Signal Description

1 DCD* Data Carrier Detect

2 SIN* Receive Data

3 SOUT* Transmit Data

4 DTR* Data Terminal Ready

5 GND Ground

6 DSR* Data Set Ready

7 RTS* Ready to Send

8 CTS* Clear to Send

9 RI* Ring Indicator

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VGA

Chapter 3 I/O Information

Figure 3-5 shows the location and pinouts for the VGA connector on the NI RMC-8355. Table 3-5 lists and describes the VGA connector signals.

VGA

Figure 3-5. VGA Connector Location and Pinout

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Table 3-5. VGA Connector Signals

Pin Signal Name Signal Description

1 R Red

2 G Green

3 B Blue

4 NC Not Connected

5 GND Ground

6 GND Ground

7 GND Ground

8 GND Ground

9 +5V 5 V

10 GND Ground

11 NC Not Connected

12 SD Serial Data

13 HSync Horizontal Sync

14 VSync Vertical Sync

15 SC Serial Clock

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Ethernet

Chapter 3 I/O Information

Figure 3-6 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connectors on the NI RMC-8355. Table 3-6 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals.

Ethernet

Figure 3-6. Ethernet Connector Location and Pinout

Table 3-6. Ethernet Connector Signals

Pin Signal Name Signal Description

1 D0P Differential Pair 0+

2 D0N Differential Pair 0–

3 D1P Differential Pair 1+

4 D2P Differential Pair 2+

5 D2N Differential Pair 2–

6 D1N Differential Pair 1–

7 D3P Differential Pair 3+

8 D3N Differential Pair 3–

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MXI-Express Connectors

Refer to your MXI-Express hardware user manual for connector information.

Note The NI RMC-8355 BIOS supports only 188 PCI buses by default. For large

multichassis systems requiring more than 188 PCI buses, use the NI MXI-Express BIOS Compatibility Software to work around this limitation on Windows. At this time, there is no workaround available for systems running LabVIEW RT. To access the NI MXI-Express BIOS Compatibility Software, search for MXI-Express BIOS Compatibility Software at

ni.com/drivers.

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Common Configuration Questions

This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when using the NI RMC-8355.

General Questions

What do the LEDs on the NI RMC-8355 front panel mean?

The power indicator lights when the main power is turned on. The LAN status LEDs flash to when there is activity on LAN1 and LAN2. The hard drive LED lights when there is hard drive activity on the NI RMC-8355. For more information, refer to Figure 1-1, Front View of the NI RMC-8355.

How do I check the configuration of the memory, hard drive, time/date, and so on?

You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup. To enter the BIOS setup, reboot the NI RMC-8355 and press <Delete> during the memory tests. Refer to the BIOS Setup section of Chapter 2, Installation and BIOS Setup, for more information.

Can I use the internal SATA drive and an external hard drive at the same time?

Ye s.

What RAID modes are supported?

The NI RMC-8355 supports only RAID 0 and 1.

Does the NI RMC-8355 support a PCI card?

No, the NI RMC-8355 can support only PCI Express cards while using a riser card (provided).

Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions

What is the shortcut key to get to the boot menu while the BIOS is going through POST?

The shortcut key is <F11>.

Boot Options

What devices can I boot from?

The NI RMC-8355 can boot from the following devices:

• The internal SATA hard drive

• The internal CD-ROM drive

• A network PXE server on the same subnet

• An external USB mass storage device such as a USB hard drive or CD-ROM

Note You should enable Legacy USB support to boot from USB devices. Refer to the

BIOS Setup section of Chapter 2, Installation and BIOS Setup, for more information.

• An external USB floppy drive

Note There are some limitations when booting from a USB device. Windows XP

can be installed from a USB CD-ROM, but earlier versions of Windows cannot. The NI RMC-8355 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they will work in a DOS environment.

How do I configure the controller to boot from these devices?

Press <Delete>, enter the BIOS, and select Boot. Set the order by device type and set the order for the devices listed within the device type. Refer to

BIOS Setup in Chapter 2, Installation and BIOS Setup, for more

information.

Chassis Configuration

How do I set up the NI RMC-8355 to work with my PXI chassis?

Configuration of the PXI system is handled through Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), included with the software pre-installed on your NI RMC-8355. MAX creates the the layout and parameters of your PXI system.

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pxisys.ini file, which defines

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The configuration steps for single or multiple-chassis systems are the same. In MAX, select Help»Help Topics»PXI to configure your chassis.

The PXI specification allows many combinations of PXI chassis and system modules. To assist system integrators, the manufacturers of PXI chassis and system modules must document the capabilities of their products. The minimum documentation requirements are contained i

.ini files, which consist of ASCII text. System integrators, configuration

utilities, and device drivers can use these

.ini files.

The capability documentation for the chassis is contained in a

chassis.ini file provided by the chassis manufacturer. The information

in this file is combined with information about the system controller to create a single system initialization file called Initialization). The NI RMC-8355 uses MAX to generate the file from the

chassis.ini file.

pxisys.ini (PXI System

pxisys.ini

Device drivers and other utility software read the obtain system information. For detailed information about initialization files, refer to the PXI specification at

Upgrade Information

How do I upgrade system memory?

Refer to the Upgrading Memory section in Appendix B, Hardware

Configuration.

How to I upgrade my hard drive or solid state disk?

Refer to the Upgrading and Replacing Hard Disk Drives section of Appendix B, Hardware Configuration.

How do I flash a new BIOS?

To see if the latest BIOS is available, go to

Where do I get the latest software drivers?

The latest National Instruments software is available from

downloads/

pxisys.ini file to

www.pxisa.org.

ni.com/downloads/.

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What upgrade options are available for the RMC-8355?

Table 4-1 lists the available upgrade options.

Orderable P/N Description

782116-01 Spare optical drive for NI RMC-8355

782117-01 Spare 250 GB SSD and drive bay for

782314-01 Spare 500 GB HDD and drive bay for

782301-01 PCI Express plug-in video card with dual digital

782302-01 Rack mount rails for NI RMC-8355

782544-01 Spare/replacement AC power supply for

782545-01 Spare/replacement DC power supply for

Table 4-1. NI RMC-8355 Upgrade Options

NI RMC-8355

display outputs

NI RMC-8355

782547-01 DC power cable for NI RMC-8355

782546-01 Spare/replacement fan for NI RMC-8355

782567-1024 1 GB RAM replacement/upgrade for

NI RMC-8355

782567-4096 4 GB RAM replacement/upgrade for

NI RMC-8355

782567-8192 8 GB RAM replacement/upgrade for

NI RMC-8355

782596-01 Dual CPU upgrade, Intel Xeon E5620

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Troubleshooting

This chapter answers common troubleshooting questions you may have when using the NI RMC-8355.

What if the NI RMC-8355 does not boot?

Several problems can cause a controller not to boot. Here are some things to look for and possible solutions.

Things to Notice:

• Which LEDs come on? The power indicator LED should stay lit. The hard disk drive LEDs should blink during boot as the disk is accessed.

• What appears on the display? Does it hang at some particular point (BIOS, Operating System, and so on)? If nothing appears on the screen, try a different monitor. Does your monitor work with a different PC? If it hangs, note the last screen output that you saw for reference when consulting National Instruments technical support.

• What has changed about the system? Did you recently move the system? Was there electrical storm activity? Did you recently add a new module, memory chip, or piece of software?

• Has the system overheated? If the Overheat/FanFail LED is lit, this indicates overheating. Unplug the AC power cord from the controller and allow it to cool down before powering it on again.

• Has any memory been installed in the unsupported slots? (Refer to the

Memory Upgrades section in Chapter 1, Getting Started, for more

information.)

Things to Try:

• Make sure the NI RMC-8355 is plugged in to a working power source.

• Remove the power supply and reinsert it.

• Remove any nonessential cables or devices.

• Make sure the CPU and memory modules are properly seated in their slots.

• Clear the CMOS. (Refer to the CMOS Clear (JBT1) section of Appendix B, Hardware Configuration.)

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• Recover the hard drive on the NI RMC-8355. (Refer to the OS

Reinstallation and Recovery section of Chapter 2, Installation and BIOS Setup.)

• Remove memory from unsupported slots.

My NI RMC-8355 boots fine until I get to Windows, at which point I cannot read the screen. This may include garbled output, white screen, black screen, or an out of synch message from the monitor.

This problem usually results from having the video card output set past the limits of the monitor. You will need to boot Windows in Safe Mode. To do this, reboot the NI RMC-8355. As Windows begins to boot, hold down <F8>. You should now be able to reset the video driver to lower settings. Try setting the resolution to 640 × 480 and the refresh rate to 60 Hz. Once you reboot, you can raise these values again, using the test option in Windows. These settings are accessible through the Advanced tab of the Display item in the Control Panel. Alternately, you can try a different monitor, preferably a newer and larger one.

My system boots fine as long as a particular module is not in my chassis.

The most common cause of this is a damaged module. Try the module in a different chassis or with a different controller. Also, remove any external cables or terminal blocks connected to the system. If the module does not work in these cases, it is likely damaged. Contact the module manufacturer for further troubleshooting.

Refer to the KnowledgeBase or product manuals section at

ni.com for

more information specific to the chassis and module with which you are having difficulties.

How do I set Windows to prompt me before shutting down when I press the power button?

Select Start»Control Panel»Power Options to open the Power Options Properties window. Select the Advanced tab. In the Power buttons

section, select Ask me what to do from the pull-down menu. When this is selected, Windows prompts you to cancel, shut down, or restart when you press the power button.

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Specifications

This appendix lists the NI RMC-8355 electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications.

Electrical

AC Input

Input voltage range................................. 100 –240 VAC

Operating voltage range ......................... 90–264 VAC

Input frequency ...................................... 50/60 Hz

Operating frequency range..................... 47–63 Hz

Current rating ......................................... 4–2 A max (480 W max single

Power disconnect ................................... The AC power cable provides

power supply)

main power disconnect. Depressing the front panel power switch enables or inhibits the internal power supply.

DC Input

Input ....................................................... 23–36 V, 16–8 A ±10%

Current rating ......................................... +12 V –41 A

+5 VSB 0–3 A

DC output...............................................360 W (max)

Note The connection to a DC mains supply is considered an energy hazard and must not

be in an operator access area. The DC product must be located in a Restricted Access Location.

Caution Use the DC power cable provided with DC power supplies for VDC input.

Appendix A Specifications

Caution Using the NI RMC-8355 in a manner not described in this document may impair

the protection the NI RMC-8355 provides.

Mainboard

Socket .....................................................LGA 1366 (dual socket)

Chipset ....................................................Intel 5520 chipset

Memory slots ..........................................Twelve 240-pin DIMM DDR3

slots, three channel 800/1066 96 GB max memory (six slots and 48 GB per processor)

PCI Express ............................................One PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot and

one PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot

SATA......................................................Two SATA ports compliant with

the Serial-ATA 2.0 specification.

USB ports ...............................................Four USB 2.0 ports

Keyboard ................................................PS/2 keyboard port

Mouse .....................................................PS/2 mouse port

Video ......................................................VGA port, onboard Matrox

G200eW 16 MB DDR2 (max resolution 1280 × 1024)

Serial.......................................................One RS-232 serial port

LAN ........................................................Two RJ45 LAN jacks

Onboard LAN controller ........................Intel 82576 Dual-Port Gigabit

Ethernet controller

CPU

CPU ........................................................Xeon E5620 Quad Core

Clock speed.............................................2.40 GHz

Max turbo frequency ..............................2.66 GHz

Intel Smart Cache ...................................12 MB

Package...................................................LGA 1366

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Hard Disk Drive

Memory

Appendix A Specifications

Capacity ................................................. 300 (SSD)/500 (HDD) GB in

one or two-drive configurations for maximum capacity of 600 GB/1 TB

Interface ................................................. Serial-ATA 2 (3 Gbps via

ICH10R controller)

Standard memory ................................... 1 GB (128 M × 72 bit),

DDR-III SDRAM, RDIMM ECC 800/1066 MHz

4 GB memory upgrade

(64-bit OS) ............................................. 4 GB (128 M × 72 bit),

DDR-III SDRAM, RDIMM ECC 800/1066 MHz

8 GB memory upgrade

(64-bit OS) ............................................. 8 GB (512 M × 72 bit),

DDR-III SDRAM, RDIMM ECC 800/1066 MHz

Notes Six memory slots per CPU.

Maximum RAM per CPU is 48 GB (6 × 8 GB).

Standard shipping memory is 3 GB per CPU (3 × 1 GB).

Mechanical

Overall dimensions (standard chassis)

Height.............................................. 1U

Width .............................................. 432 mm (17.0 in.)

Depth...............................................533 mm (21.0 in.)

Weight.................................................... 8.1 kg (17.8 lbs)

Appendix A Specifications

Shock and Vibration

Mechanical Shock

Operating 30 g, 11 ms

Non-operating (shipping/storage) 50 g, 11 ms

Test Procedures Standard

Operating IEC 68-2-27

Non-operating IEC 68-2-27

Operational Random

Frequency (Hz) Vibration Level

5–350 0.0002 g2/Hz

350–500 –3 dB/octave

500 0.00014 g2/Hz

Total g

Non-Operational Random

Frequency (Hz) Vibration Level

5–100 0.02 g2/Hz

100–200 –3 dB/octave

200–350 0.01 g2/Hz

350–500 –3 dB/octave

500 0.007 g2/Hz

Total g

rms

= 0.31

= 2.46

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Environmental

Caution If installed in a closed or multiunit rack assembly, the rack environment operating

ambient temperature may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) the manufacturer specifies.

Appendix A Specifications

Random Vibration Test Procedures

Tes t Standard

Operating IEC 68-2-64

Non-operating IEC 68-2-64

Operating temperature (Single Xeon) .... 0 to 50 °C (CPU turbo mode off)

(Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1.)

Operating temperature (Single Xeon) .... 0 to 45 °C (CPU turbo mode on)

(Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1.)

Operating temperature (Dual Xeon).........0 to 45 °C (CPU turbo mode off)

(Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1.)

Operating temperature (Dual Xeon).........0 to 40 °C (CPU turbo mode on)

(Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1.)

Storage temperature .............................. –40 to 70 °C

(Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.)

Relative humidity (tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56)

Operating ........................................ 10 to 90% noncondensing

Nonoperational (storage) ................ 5 to 95% noncondensing

Operating location..................................Indoor use only

Maximum altitude .................................. 3,000 m

Appendix A Specifications

Acoustic Emissions

Safety

Caution Overloading the circuits may damage supply wiring. Do not exceed the ratings on

the equipment nameplate when connecting equipment to the supply circuit.

Installation Category...............................II

Pollution Degree .....................................2

Sound pressure level (at operator position)

Minimum .........................................56.3 dBA

Maximum ........................................67.2 dBA

Sound power

Minimum .........................................62.1 dBA

Maximum ........................................73.8 dBA

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for information technology equipment:

• IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1

• UL 60950-1, CSA 60950-1

Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online

Product Certification section.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

• EN 61326 (IEC 61326): Class A emissions; Basic immunity

• EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions

• AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions

• FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions

• ICES-001: Class A emissions

Note For the standards applied to assess the EMC of this product, refer to the Online

Product Certification section.

Note For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling.

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CE Compliance

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as follows:

• 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)

• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)

Online Product Certification

Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for this product, visit number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.

Environmental Management

NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.

Appendix A Specifications

ni.com/certification, search by model

For additional environmental information, refer to the NI and the Environment Web page at

environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document.

ni.com/environment. This page contains the

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

EU Customers At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE

recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers, National Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste and Electronic Equipment, visit

ni.com/environment/weee.

Appendix A Specifications

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Battery Replacement and Disposal

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Hardware Configuration

This appendix describes how to configure and upgrade the NI RMC-8355 hardware.

Caution: Hazardous Voltage Area

No user (operator) serviceable parts are inside the NI RMC-8355.

The hardware configuration and upgrade procedures described in this appendix must be performed only by a qualified service technician.

Disconnect the power cord before servicing.

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

KB/MS

Fan8 (CPU1Fan)

IPMI LAN

USB 0/1

COM1

PHY

VGA

LAN1

LAN2

LAN CTRL

BMC CTRL

BIOS

COM2

USB6

USB7

USB4/5

JTAG Of CPLD

JPI2C

P1-DIMM3A

P1-DIMM3B

P1-DIMM2A

P1-DIMM2B

P1-DIMM1A

P1-DIMM1B

P2-DIMM1B

P2-DIMM1A

P2-DIMM2B

P2-DIMM2A

P2-DIMM3B

P2-DIMM3A

LE2

JUIDB

JPL1

J10

UIOP

SXB2: PCI-E 2.0 x 8

SXB1: PCI-E 2.0 x 16

SXB3: PCI-E 2.0 x 8 in x 4 Slot

JPG1

Fan6

IPMB

JI2C1

JBT1

J13

J14

J12

Fan5

JL1

USB2/3 JLPC1

CPU2

CPU1

Intel 5520

IOH]

Intel ICH10R

South Bridge

T-SGPIO2

T-SGPIO1

J17

JWD

JF1

JOH1

LE1

Fan4

Fan3

SP1

Buzzer

JBAT1

Battery

Fan2

Fan1

JPW1

JPW3

JPW2

JD1

I-SATA 5

I-SATA4

I-SATA 3

I-SATA2

I-SATA1

I-SATA 0

X8DTU/-F

Fan7(CPU2 Fan)

FP CTRL

CPLD

PWRLED/SPK

Rev. 2.01

JPB

JI2C2

JP3

3 4

Figure B-1 shows the key features of the NI RMC-8355 mainboard.

C1, JI2C2

27 J12, USB4/5 28 J14, USB7 29 JBT1 30 BIOS 31 J13, USB6 32 JI 33 IPMB (Not Supported) 34 Fan6 35 COM2 36 JPG1 37 LAN1 38 J3 39 J2

40 J1 41 J10/UIOP 42 JPL1 43 JUIDB 44 LE2 45 LAN2 46 LAN1 47 VGA 48 COM1 49 USB0/1 50 Keyboard/Mouse

14 Fan4 15 LE1 16 JP3 17 JOH1 18 JF1 19 T-SGPIO1 20 J17 21 T-SGPIO1 22 JWD 23 JLPC1 24 USB2/3 25 JL1 26 Fan5

Figure B-1. NI RMC-8355 Mainboard Layout

1 Fan8 2 Fan7 3JPW3 4JPW2 5JPW1 6JPI 7 Fan1 8 Fan2 9 JBAT1 10 Fan3 11 SP1 12 JD1 13 I-SATA0–5

Note

Jumpers not identified are for test purposes only.

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Appendix B Hardware Configuration

Caution To avoid risk of explosion, do not replace the battery (JBAT1) with an incorrect

battery type. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery instructions.

Table B-1. Jumper Descriptions

Jumper Description Default Setting

JBT1 CMOS clear Refer to CMOS

Clear (JBT1)

JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI Express slots Off (disabled)

JPG1 VGA enable Pins 1–2 (enabled)

JPL1 LAN1/2 enable Pins 1–2 (enabled)

JWD Watchdog Pins 1–2 (reset)

Cautions To prevent damage to the power supply or motherboard, use a power supply with

a 20-pin and two 8-pin power connectors. Be sure to connect these connectors to the 20-pin (JPW1) and two 8-pin (JPW2, JPW3) power connectors on the motherboard. Failure to do so voids the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard.

To provide adequate power to the add-on cards installed on the motherboard, connect the UIOP PWR connector to the power supply for these cards to work properly.

Note When the LE1 LED is on, the onboard power connection is on. Be sure to unplug

the power cables before removing or installing components.

Table B-2. Connector Descriptions

Connector Description

COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 serial port/header

Fan1–Fan8 System/CPU fan headers (fans 7–8 are CPU fans)

IPMB IPMB I2C header (for an IPMI card) (not supported)

JD1 Speaker/power LED header (pins 4–7 are for the speaker)

JF1 Front panel control connector

JL1 Chassis intrusion header

JOH1 Overheat LED header

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

Table B-2. Connector Descriptions (Continued)

Connector Description

JPI2C Power supply SMBbus I2C header

JPW1 20-pin ATX main power connector

JPW2/JPW3 8-pin secondary power connector (refer to caution above)

JUIDB Rear unit identifier switch

LAN1/2 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) ports

I -S ATA0 –I -S ATA5 SATA ports (Intel south bridge)

T-SGPIO-1/T-SGPIO-2 Serial general-purpose input/output headers

UIOP Universal I/O riser card power connector (required for add-on cards)

(refer to caution above)

USB0/1 Universal serial bus (USB) ports (back panel)

F/P USB 2/3, 4/5, 6, 7 Front panel-accessible USB headers

VGA Video port

Table B-3. LED Descriptions

LED Description

LE1 Onboard standby PWR warning LED indicator

LE2 Unit identifier LED

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Front Control Panel Connector (JF1)

Ground

Key

FP PWR LED

HDD LED

NIC1 (Link) LED

NIC2 (Link) LED

Blue+ (Overheat/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID LED)

PWR Fail LED

Ground

NMI

Key

3.3 V

ID_UID/3.3 V SB

NIC1 (Activity) LED

NIC2 (Activity) LED

Red+ (Blue LED_ Cathode_UID)

3.3 V

Reset Button

Power Button

JF1 contains header pins for various control panel buttons and indicators on the front panel. These connectors are for use with National Instruments server chassis. Refer to Figure B-2 for descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

Figure B-2. JF1 Header Pins

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

Pin Definitions

NMI Button

The nonmaskable pin interrupt (NMI) button header is on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the following table for pin definitions.

Power LED

The power LED connection is on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to Table B-5 for pin definitions.

Table B-4. NMI Button Pin Definitions

Pin Definition

19 Control

20 Ground

Table B-5. Power LED Pin Definitions

Pin Definition

15 +5 V

16 Ground

HDD LED/UID Switch

The HDD/UID LED connection is on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a hard drive LED cable to these pins to display disk activity status for any hard drive activities on the system, including serial ATA activity. Connect a UID switch cable to use a UID switch connection. The front UID switch works in conjunction with the UID LED on pins 7–8. Refer to Table B-6 for pin definitions.

Table B-6. HDD LED/UID Pin Definitions

Pin Definition

13 UID switch/3.3 V

14 HDD active

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Appendix B Hardware Configuration

NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators

The network interface controller (NIC) LED connection for GLAN port 1 is on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for GLAN port 2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach the NIC LED cables to display network activity. Refer to Tables B-7 and B-8 for pin definitions.

Table B-7. NIC1 (GLAN1) LED Pin Definitions

Pin Definition

11 NIC activity

12 NIC link

Table B-8. NIC2 (GLAN2) LED Pin Definitions

Pin Definition

9 NIC activity

10 NIC link

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED

Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to use the overheat (OH)/ fan fail/power fail and UID LED connections. The red LED on pin 7 provides warnings of an overheat, fan failure, or power failure. The blue LED on pin 8 works as the front panel UID LED indicator. The red LED takes precedence over the blue LED by default. Refer to Tables B-9 and B-10 for pin definitions and LED statuses.

Table B-9. Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail/Blue_UID LED Pin Definitions

Pin Definition

7 Blue LED cathode (UID)

8 Overheat/fan fail/power fail/ UID LED

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

Pin 7 Pin 8 Red LED Blue LED

Table B-10. Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail LED Status

Low High On: overheat/fan fail/

PWR fail

Solid on: overheat Fast blinking: fan fail Slow blinking: power fail

High Low Off (system normal) On (UID LED)

High High Off Off

Off

Power Fail LED

The power fail LED connection is on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to Table B-11 for pin definitions.

Table B-11. Power Fail LED Pin Definitions

Pin Definition

5 3.3 V

6 PWR fail LED

Reset Button

The reset button connection is on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach the connection to a hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to Table B-12 for pin definitions.

Table B-12. Reset Button Pin Definitions

Pin Definition

3 Reset

4 Ground

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Appendix B Hardware Configuration

Power Button

The power button connection is on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins powers on/off the system. This button works in conjunction with the power-off setting in the BIOS Advanced submenu. Refer to Tables B-13 and B-14 for pin definitions.

Table B-13. Power Button Pin Definitions

Pin Definition

1 Signal

2 +3 V standby

Table B-14. Power Button Power On/Off Settings

PWR_Off Setting In BIOS PWR Activity on Motherboard

PWR_Off set to instant off To power on: power is turned on

immediately

To power off: power is turned off immediately

PWR_Off set to 4-second suspend To power on: power is turned on

immediately

To power off: short both pins for 4 seconds or longer to turn off power

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

Connecting Cables

ATX Main Power (JPW1) and Processor (JPW2/3) Power Connectors

The motherboard includes a 20-pin ATX main power supply connector (JPW1) and two 8-pin CPU power connectors (JPW2/JPW3). These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12 V specification.

Figure B-3. ATX Main Power Connector

Figure B-4. CPU Power Connector

Caution

To prevent damage to your power supply or motherboard, use a power supply with a 20-pin and two 8-pin power connectors. Be sure to connect these power connectors to the 20-pin and two 8-pin power connectors on your motherboard for adequate power supply to your system. Failure to do so voids the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard.

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Appendix B Hardware Configuration

You must connect the ATX main power connector and CPU power connectors at JPW2/JPW3 to your power supply. Refer to Tables B-15 and B-16 for pin definitions.

Table B-15. 20-Pin Main Power Connector Pin Definitions

Pin Definition Wire Color Pin Definition Wire Color

1 +3.3 Vdc Orange 11 +3.3 Vdc Orange

2 +3.3 Vdc Orange 12 –12 Vdc Blue

3 Ground Black 13 Ground Black

4 +5 Vdc Red 14 PS on Green

5 Ground Black 15 Ground Black

6 +5 Vdc Red 16 Ground Black

7 Ground Black 17 Ground Black

8 PWR_OK Gray 18 –5 Vdc White

9 +5 Vdc VSB

Purple 19 +5 Vdc Red

standby

voltage

10 +12 Vdc Yel lo w 20 +5 Vdc Red

Table B-16. 12 V 8-Pin Power Connector Pin Definitions

Pins Definition

1–4 Ground

5–8 +12 V

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

UIO Riser Card Power Connector (J10)

The universal I/O power connector (UIOP) at J10 provides power for riser cards installed on the motherboard. Refer to Table B-17 for pin definitions.

Figure B-5. Universal I/O Power Connector (J10)

Table B-17. Universal I/O Power Connector Pin Definitions

Pin Definition Pin Definition

B1 P5V A1 P3V3

B2 P5V A2 P3V3

B3 P5V A3 P3V3

B4 P5V A4 P3V3

B5 P5V A5 P3V3

B6 P5V A6 P3V3

B7 P5V A7 P3V3

B8 P5V A8 P3V3

B9 P5V A9 P3V3

B10 P5V A10 P3V3

B11 N12V A11 P3V3

B12 P3V3 standby A12 P3V3

B13 P3V3 standby A13 P12V

B14 Ground A14 P12V

B15 Ground A15 P12V

B16 Ground A16 P12V

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Table B-17. Universal I/O Power Connector Pin Definitions (Continued)

Pin Definition Pin Definition

B17 Ground A17 P12V

B18 Ground A18 Ground

Chassis Intrusion Header (JL1)

A chassis intrusion header is at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach an appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened. Refer to Table B-18 for pin definitions.

Table B-18. Chassis Intrusion Header Pin Definitions

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

Figure B-6. Chassis Intrusion Header (JL1)

Pin Definition

1 Intrusion input

2 Ground

Fan Headers (Fan1–Fan8)

The NI RMC-8355 has six chassis/system fan headers (Fan1 to Fan6) and two CPU fan headers (Fan7/Fan8) on the motherboard. These 4-pin fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only. A hardware monitoring setting in the BIOS controls the fan speeds. (The default setting is Disabled.) Refer to Table B-19 for pin definitions.

Figure B-7. Fan Header (Fan1–Fan8)

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

Pin Definition

1 Ground

2 +12 V

3 Tachometer

4 PWR modulation

Speaker/Power LED Header (JD1)

On the JD1 header, pins 1–3 are for power LED indication, and pins 4–7 are for the speaker. Refer to Table B-20 for speaker pin definitions. The speaker connector pins (4–7) are for use with an external speaker. To use the onboard speaker, close pins 6–7 with a jumper.

Table B-19. Fan Header Pin Definitions

Figure B-8. Speaker/Power LED Header (JD1)

Table B-20. Speaker/Power LED Pin Definitions

Pins Definition

1–3 Power LED

4–7 External speaker

6–7 Internal speaker

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T-SGPIO Headers (TSGPIO-1/TSGPIO-2)

Two serial-link general-purpose input/output (SGPIO) headers (TSGPIO-1/T-SGPIO-2) on the motherboard support serial link interfaces for the onboard SATA connectors. Refer to Table B-21 for pin definitions.

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

Figure B-9. T-SGPIO Header (TSGPIO-1/T-SGPIO-2)

Table B-21. T-SGPIO Pin Definitions

Pin Definition

1 No connection

2 No connection

3 Ground

4 Data

5 Load

6 Ground

7 Clock

8 No connection

Overheat/Fan Fail LED Header (JOH1)

The JOH1 header connects an LED indicator to warn of chassis overheating or fan failure. This LED blinks when a fan failure occurs. Refer to Table B-22 for pin definitions.

Figure B-10. Overheat/Fan Fail LED Header (JOH1)

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

Table B-22. Overheat/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions

Pin Definition

1 5 VDC

2 Overheat active

Table B-23. Overheat/Fan Fail LED States

State Message

Solid Overheat

Blinking Fan fail

Power SMB (I2C) Connector (JPI2C)

The power system management bus (I2C) connector (JPI2C) monitors power supply, fan, and system temperatures. Refer to Table B-24 for pin definitions.

Figure B-11. Power SMB (I2C) Connector (JPI2C)

Table B-24. Power SMB (I2C) Pin Definitions

Pin Definition

1 Clock

2 Data

3 Power fail

4 Ground

5 +3.3 V

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Jumper Settings

Pin 1-2 Short

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the motherboard operation, you can use jumpers to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the connector function, as shown in Figure B-12. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. Refer to Figure B-1 for jumper locations.

Note On two-pin jumpers, closed means the jumper is on and open means the jumper is

off the pins.

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

Figure B-12. Jumper Example

GLAN Enable/Disable (JPL1)

JPL1 enables or disables GLAN port1/GLAN port2 on the motherboard. Refer to Table B-25 for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled.

Figure B-13. GLAN Enable/Disable Jumper (JPL1)

Table B-25. IGLAN Enable/Disable Jumper Settings

Pins Setting

1–2 Enabled (default)

2–3 Disabled

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

CMOS Clear (JBT1)

JBT1 clears the CMOS. Instead of pins, this jumper has contact pads to prevent accidental CMOS clearing. To clear the CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing the CMOS.

Note For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the system, remove the

AC power cord, and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.

Watchdog Enable/Disable (JWD)

Watchdog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 on the JWD jumper to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) signal for the application that hangs. Refer to Table B-26 for jumper settings. You also must enable watchdog in the BIOS.

Figure B-14. CMOS Clear Jumper (JBT1)

Figure B-15. Watchdog Enable/Disable Jumper (JWD)

Table B-26. Watchdog Enable/Disable Jumper Settings

Pins Definition

1–2 Reset (default)

2–3 NMI

Open Disabled

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I2C Bus to PCI Express Slots (JI2C1/JI2C2)

Use jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 to connect the system management bus (I2C) to PCI Express slots. The default setting is open to disable the connection. Refer to Table B-27 for jumper settings.

Figure B-16. I2C Bus to PCI Express Slot Jumpers (JI2C1 and JI2C2)

Appendix B Hardware Configuration

VGA Enable (JPG1)

Table B-27. I

C Bus to PCI Express Slot Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Definition

Closed Enabled

Open Disabled (default)

Use jumper JPG1 to enable or disable the onboard VGA connection. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. Refer to Table B-28 for jumper settings.

Figure B-17. VGA Enable Jumper (JPG1)

Table B-28. VGA Enable Jumper Settings

Pins Definition

1–2 Enabled (default)

2–3 Disabled

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Contents

About This Manual

Conventions

Related Documentation

Unpacking

What You Need to Get Started

NI RMC-8355 Overview

Table 1-1. AC Power Cables

Key Features

Mainboard Features

Chipset

Memory

Slots

Video

DVD-R/W

Onboard LAN

Onboard I/O

Power Supply

Power Management Features

Front Panel LEDs

System Management

NI RMC-8355 Description

Figure 1-1. Front View of the NI RMC-8355

Upgrade/Optional Equipment

Memory Upgrades

Upgrade Options

Table 1-2. NI RMC-8355 Upgrade Options

National Instruments Software

Safety Information

Chassis Cooling Considerations

Providing Adequate Clearance

Installation

Cable Retention Bracket

Connecting Safety Ground

Figure 2-1. Cable Retention Bracket

Connecting to Power Source

BIOS Setup

Main BIOS Setup Menu

System Overview

SuperMicro X8DTU

Processor

System Memory

Advanced Setup Configurations

Boot Features

Power Configuration

Processor and Clock Options

Advanced Chipset Control

North Bridge Configuration

South Bridge Configuration

IDE/SATA Configuration

Table 2-1. PIO Mode Options

Table 2-2. DMA Mode Options

PCI/PnP Configuration

Super IO Device Configuration

Remote Access Configuration

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

ACPI Configuration

IPMI Configuration (Not Supported)

View BMC System Event Log

Set LAN Configuration

Event Log Configuration

Security Settings

Supervisor Password