This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is
protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. No
part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in
any form or by any means without the prior written consent from NEXCOM
International Co., Ltd.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice and
does not represent commitment from NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. However,
users may update their knowledge of any product in use by constantly checking
its manual posted on our website: http://www.nexcom.com. NEXCOM shall
not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
arising out of the use of any product, nor for any infringements upon the rights
of third parties, which may result from such use. Any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose is also disclaimed.
Acknowledgements
NSA 3150 is a trademark of NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All other product
names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
This section provides the FCC compliance statement for Class B devices and
describes how to keep the system CE compliant.
Declaration of Conformity
FCC
This equipment has been tested and verified to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
(domestic environment) is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference (take adequate
measures) at their own expense.
CE
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all applicable
European Union (CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems
to remain CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining
CE compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques.
NEXCOM RoHS Environmental Policy and Status
Update
NEXCOM is a global citizen for building the digital
infrastructure. We are committed to providing green
products and services, which are compliant with
European Union RoHS (Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substance in
Electronic Equipment) directive 2002/95/EU, to be your trusted green
partner and to protect our environment.
RoHS restricts the use of Lead (Pb) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Mercury (Hg)
< 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Cadmium (Cd) < 0.01% or 100ppm, Hexavalent
Chromium (Cr6+) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) <
0.1% or 1,000ppm, and Polybrominated diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) < 0.1% or
1,000ppm.
In order to meet the RoHS compliant directives, NEXCOM has established an
engineering and manufacturing task force in to implement the introduction
of green products. The task force will ensure that we follow the standard
NEXCOM development procedure and that all the new RoHS components
and new manufacturing processes maintain the highest industry quality
levels for which NEXCOM are renowned.
The model selection criteria will be based on market demand. Vendors and
suppliers will ensure that all designed components will be RoHS compliant.
How to recognize NEXCOM RoHS Products?
For existing products where there are non-RoHS and RoHS versions, the
suffix “(LF)” will be added to the compliant product name.
All new product models launched after January 2006 will be RoHS compliant.
They will use the usual NEXCOM naming convention.
NEXCOM manufactures products that are new or equivalent to new in
accordance with industry standard. NEXCOM warrants that products will
be free from defect in material and workmanship for 2 years, beginning on
the date of invoice by NEXCOM. HCP series products (Blade Server) which
are manufactured by NEXCOM are covered by a three year warranty period.
NEXCOM Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
▪ Customers shall enclose the “NEXCOM RMA Service Form” with the
returned packages.
▪ Customers must collect all the information about the problems
encountered and note anything abnormal or, print out any on-screen
messages, and describe the problems on the “NEXCOM RMA Service
Form” for the RMA number apply process.
▪ Customers can send back the faulty products with or without accessories
(manuals, cable, etc.) and any components from the card, such as CPU
and RAM. If the components were suspected as part of the problems,
please note clearly which components are included. Otherwise, NEXCOM
is not responsible for the devices/parts.
▪ Customers are responsible for the safe packaging of defective products,
making sure it is durable enough to be resistant against further damage
and deterioration during transportation. In case of damages occurred
during transportation, the repair is treated as “Out of Warranty.”
▪ Any products returned by NEXCOM to other locations besides the
customers’ site will bear an extra charge and will be billed to the customer.
Repair Service Charges for Out-of-Warranty Products
NEXCOM will charge for out-of-warranty products in two categories, one is
basic diagnostic fee and another is component (product) fee.
Repair Service Charges for Out-of-Warranty Products
NEXCOM will charge for out-of-warranty products in two categories, one is
basic diagnostic fee and another is component (product) fee.
System Level
▪ Component fee: NEXCOM will only charge for main components such as
SMD chip, BGA chip, etc. Passive components will be repaired for free,
ex: resistor, capacitor.
▪ Items will be replaced with NEXCOM products if the original one cannot
be repaired. Ex: motherboard, power supply, etc.
▪ Replace with 3rd party products if needed.
▪ If RMA goods can not be repaired, NEXCOM will return it to the customer
without any charge.
Board Level
▪ Component fee: NEXCOM will only charge for main components, such
as SMD chip, BGA chip, etc. Passive components will be repaired for free,
ex: resistors, capacitors.
▪ If RMA goods can not be repaired, NEXCOM will return it to the customer
Read and adhere to all warnings, cautions, and notices in this guide and
the documentation supplied with the chassis, power supply, and accessory
modules. If the instructions for the chassis and power supply are inconsistent
with these instructions or the instructions for accessory modules, contact
the supplier to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets
safety and regulatory requirements.
Cautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage system components. Do the
described procedures only at an ESD workstation. If no such station is
available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic
wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.
Before installing and using the device, note the following precautions:
▪ Read all instructions carefully.
▪ Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.
▪ Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual.
▪ When replacing parts, ensure that your service technician uses parts
specified by the manufacturer.
▪ Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating
device.
▪ The load of the system unit does not solely rely for support from the
rackmounts located on the sides. Firm support from the bottom is highly
necessary in order to provide balance stability.
▪ The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit.
There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Installation Recommendations
Ensure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get
into components and cause a malfunction. Use containers to keep small
components separated.
Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally
damaging the internal components. Most of the procedures that follow
require only a few simple tools, including the following:
▪ A Philips screwdriver
▪ A flat-tipped screwdriver
▪ A grounding strap
▪ An anti-static pad
Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections. It is recommended
that you do not use needle-nose pliers to disconnect connections as these
can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a stable surface during installation. Dropping it or
letting it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection to protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting
the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Place the power cord in a way so that people will not step on it. Do not
place anything on top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been
approved for use with the product and that it matches the voltage and
current marked on the product’s electrical range label. The voltage and
current rating of the cord must be greater than the voltage and current
rating marked on the product.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical
shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the user’s manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.
16. The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third
pin to ground the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the
purpose of this pin. If your outlet does not support this kind of plug,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
17. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
1. For the most updated information of NEXCOM products, visit NEXCOM’s
website at www.nexcom.com.
2. For technical issues that require contacting our technical support team or
sales representative, please have the following information ready before
calling:
– Product name and serial number
– Detailed information of the peripheral devices
– Detailed information of the installed software (operating system,
version, application software, etc.)
– A complete description of the problem
– The exact wordings of the error messages
Warning!
1. Handling the unit: carry the unit with both hands and handle it with care.
2. Maintenance: to keep the unit clean, use only approved cleaning products
or clean with a dry cloth.
3. CompactFlash: Turn off the unit’s power before inserting or removing a
CompactFlash storage card.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Warning:
Information about certain situations, which if not observed,
can cause personal injury. This will prevent injury to yourself
when performing a task.
CAUTION!CAUTION!
Caution:
Information to avoid damaging components or losing data.
Note:
Provides additional information to complete a task easily.
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Tel: +86-28-8523-0186
Fax: +86-28-8523-0186
Email: sales@nexcom.cn
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Email: sales@nexcom.cn
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Email: sales@nexcom.cn
www.nexcom.cn
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South Luoshi Rd., Hongshan District,
Wuhan, 430070, China
Tel: +86-27-8722-7400
Fax: +86-27-8722-7400
Email: sales@nexcom.cn
www.nexcom.cn
Europe
United Kingdom
NEXCOM EUROPE
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Crownhill Business Centre,
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
MK8 0AB, United Kingdom
Tel: +44-1908-267121
Fax: +44-1908-262042
Email: sales.uk@nexcom.eu
www.nexcom.eu
Italy
NEXCOM ITALIA S.r.l
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21047 Saronno (VA), Italia
Tel: +39 02 9628 0333
Fax: +39 02 9625570
Email: nexcomitalia@nexcom.eu
www.nexcomitalia.it
Before continuing, verify that the NSA 3150 package that you received is complete. Your package should have all the items listed in the following table.
ItemPart NumberNameDescriptionQty
119S00315000X0NSA3150 ASSY1
250311F0102X00(H)Round Head Screw Long FEI:P6#32Tx 1/4/SW7*0.8W/Spring+Flat Washer P6#32Tx 1/4/SW7x0.8 NI4
35044440031X00Rubber Foot Kang Yang:RF20-5-4P19.8x18x5.0mm4
45060900301X00NSA 5130 Ear Sets VER:A CHYUAN-JYH79.5x43.5x26mm AL PANTONE 295U1
55041110028X00AL-Handle For UTM625 VER:A TENG-JYE105x64x10.5mm Color:Sophos White1
66012200052X00PE Zipper Bag #8 170x240mm,W/China RoHS Symbol1
76012200053X00PE Zipper Bag #3 100x70mm,W/China RoHS Symbol1
86023309081X00Cable EDI:232091081804-RSCOM Port. DB9 Female To RJ45 8P8C L:1800mm1
This chapter describes how to set the jumpers and connectors on the
NSA 3150 motherboard.
Before You Begin
▪ Ensure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can
get into components and cause a malfunction. Use containers to keep
small components separated.
▪ Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally
damaging the internal components. Most of the procedures that follow
require only a few simple tools, including the following:
– A Philips screwdriver
– A flat-tipped screwdriver
– A set of jewelers screwdrivers
– A grounding strap
– An anti-static pad
▪ Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections. It is
recommended that you do not use needle-nosed pliers to disconnect
connections as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the
connectors.
▪ Before working on internal components, make sure that the power is off.
Ground yourself before touching any internal components, by touching
a metal object. Static electricity can damage many of the electronic
components. Humid environments tend to have less static electricity than
dry environments. A grounding strap is warranted whenever danger of
static electricity exists.
Precautions
Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by
discharges of static electricity. Working on computers that are still connected
to a power supply can be extremely dangerous.
Follow the guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or yourself:
▪ Always disconnect the unit from the power outlet whenever you are
working inside the case.
▪ If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when you are working inside the
computer case. Alternatively, discharge any static electricity by touching
the bare metal chassis of the unit case, or the bare metal body of any
other grounded appliance.
▪ Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the
components on the board unless it is necessary to do so. Don’t flex or
stress the circuit board.
▪ Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging that they shipped
with until they are ready for installation.
▪ Use correct screws and do not over tighten screws.
A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal
pins and a cap. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are
placed on the correct pins. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is short. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on
just one pin, the jumper is open.
Refer to the illustrations below for examples of what the 2-pin and 3-pin
jumpers look like when they are short (on) and open (off).
3. Align the mounting holes that are on the sides of the SATA drive with
the mounting holes on the drive bay. Use the provided mounting screws
to secure the SATA drive in place.
4. Repeat step 3 for securing the screws on the other side of the HDD tray.
5. Place the drive into the chassis with the connector side facing the board,
and then use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive bay in
place.
6. Locate the SATA data connector on the board.7. Plug the SATA data cable onto the connector, then plug the other end to
the SATA data connector on the hard drive.
SATA data connectorSATA data cableSATA data connector
The rackmount bracket kit provides a convenient and economical way of
installing the server into a rack cabinet.
Attaching the Long Rack Ears
The long rack ears are used to support the server in a rack cabinet.
1. The rackmount bracket kit comes with a pair of long rack ears and 16
screws.
2. There are 8 mounting holes on each side of the front panel.
Mounting
holes
3. Align the mounting holes on the rack ear with the mounting holes on
the front panel. Give special attention to the orientation of the rack ear.
Secure the rack ear with mounting screws.
When installing the rackmount kit (optional), please pay attention to the
following:
1. Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment
may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be
given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the
maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
2. Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such
that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment
is not compromised.
3. Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should
be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven
mechanical loading.
4. Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection
of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading
of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be
used when addressing this concern.
5. Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment
should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply
connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use
of power strips).”
This chapter describes how to use the BIOS setup program for the
NSA 3150. The BIOS screens provided in this chapter are for reference only and
may change if the BIOS is updated in the future.
To check for the latest updates and revisions, visit the NEXCOM Web site at
www.nexcom.com.tw.
About BIOS Setup
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven
utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and
tailor your system to suit your individual work needs. It is a ROM-based
configuration utility that displays the system’s configuration status and
provides you with a tool to set system parameters.
These parameters are stored in non-volatile battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that
saves this information even when the power is turned off. When the system is
turned back on, the system is configured with the values found in CMOS.
With easy-to-use pull down menus, you can configure such items as:
▪ Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals
▪ Video display type and display options
▪ Password protection from unauthorized use
▪ Power management features
The settings made in the setup program affect how the computer performs.
It is important, therefore, first to try to understand all the setup options, and
second, to make settings appropriate for the way you use the computer.
When to Configure the BIOS
▪ This program should be executed under the following conditions:
▪ When changing the system configuration
▪ When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are
prompted to make changes to the setup program
▪ When resetting the system clock
▪ When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts
▪ When making changes to the Power Management configuration
▪ When changing the password or making other changes to the security
setup
Normally, CMOS setup is needed when the system hardware is not consistent
with the information contained in the CMOS RAM, whenever the CMOS
RAM has lost power, or the system features need to be changed.
Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to
the Load Optimal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are
automatically detected and configured without requiring any actions. There
are a few settings that you may need to change depending on your system
configuration.
Entering Setup
When the system is powered on, the BIOS will enter the Power-On Self
Test (POST) routines. These routines perform various diagnostic checks; if an
error is encountered, the error will be reported in one of two different ways:
▪ If the error occurs before the display device is initialized, a series of beeps
will be transmitted.
▪ If the error occurs after the display device is initialized, the screen will
display the error message.
Powering on the computer and immediately pressing allows you to
enter Setup.
Legends
Key Function
Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.
Moves the highlight up or down between sub-menu
or fields.
Exits the BIOS Setup Utility.
Scrolls forward through the values or options of the
highlighted field.
Scrolls backward through the values or options of
the highlighted field.
When a scroll bar appears to the right of the setup screen, it indicates that
there are more available fields not shown on the screen. Use the up and
down arrow keys to scroll through all the available fields.
Submenu
When “” appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a
submenu which contains additional options are available for that field. To
display the submenu, move the highlight to that field and press .
Once you enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on
the screen. The main menu allows you to select from several setup functions
and one exit. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to
accept or enter the submenu.
Main
The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS
Setup Utility.
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BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor
Core Version
Compliancy
Project Version
Build Date and Time
Total Memory
Memory Frequency
System Language
System Date
System Time
AccessLevel
American Megatrends
4.6.5.4
UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2
G653- 0.10 x64
03/19/2014 13:49:56
8192 MB (DDR3)
1600 Mhz
[English]
[Wed 05/20/2009]
[05:29:25]
Administrator
Save & Exit
Choose the system default
language
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
System Date
The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day,
from Monday to Sunday. Month displays the month, from January to
December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from
1999 to 2099.
System Time
The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the
24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays
hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays
seconds from 00 to 59.
Access Level
Displays the access level of the current user in the BIOS.
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The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation.
Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if
enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some
features according to your preference.
Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to
malfunction.
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PCI Subsystem Settings
ACPI Settings
CPU Conguration
Network Conguration
SATA Conguration
USB Conguration
Super IO Conguration
H/W Monitor
Serial Port Console Redirection
Network Stack
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Value to be programmed into
PCI Latency Timer Register.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
PCI Latency Timer
This feature is used to select the length of time each PCI device will control
the bus before another takes over. The larger the value, the longer the PCI
device can retain control of the bus. Since each access to the bus comes
with an initial delay before any transaction can be made, low values for the
PCI Latency Timer will reduce the effectiveness of the PCI bandwidth while
higher values will improve it.
PERR# Generation
Enables or disables the PCI device to generate PERR#.
SERR# Generation
Enables or disables the PCI device to generate SERR#.
VGA Palette Snoop
Enables or disables the VGA palette registers snooping.
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Advanced
▲
CPU Conguration
Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E3-1268L v3 @ 2.30GHz
CPU Signature
Processor Family
Microcode Patch
FSB Speed
Max CPU Speed
Min CPU Speed
CPU Speed
Processor Cores
Intel HT Technology
Intel VT-x Technology
Intel SMX Technology
64-bit
EIST Technology
CPU C3 state
CPU C6 state
CPU C7 state
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Enabled for Windows XP and
Linux (OS optimized for HyperThreading Technology) and
disabled for other OS (OS not
optimized for Hyper-Threading
Technology). When Disabled
only one
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
▼
Hyper-Threading
Enable this field for Windows XP and Linux which are optimized for HyperThreading technology. Select disabled for other OSes not optimized for
Hyper-Threading technology. When disabled, only one thread per enabled
core is enabled.
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Advanced
Intel VT-x Technology
Intel SMX Technology
64-bit
EIST Technology
CPU C3 state
CPU C6 state
CPU C7 state
This section is used to configure the network settings.
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Advanced
Switch all ByPass Mode to
Network Conguration
Power_ON ByPass Mode
Power_OFF ByPass Mode
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[ALL Disabled]
[ALL Disabled]
Enable/Disable after power on.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Power_ON ByPass Mode
Enables or disables the LAN module bypass mode after the system powers
on.
Power_OFF ByPass Mode
Enables or disables the LAN module bypass mode after the system powers
off.
SATA Configuration
This section is used to configure the SATA drives.
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Advanced
▲
SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
SATA Test Mode
Aggressive LPM Suppor
SATA Controller Speed
Serial ATA Port 0
Software Preserve
Port 0
Hot Plug
External SATA
SATA Device Type
Spin Up Device
Serial ATA Port 1
Software Preserve
Port 1
Hot Plug
External SATA
SATA Device Type
Spin Up Device
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[Enabled]
[AHCI]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Default]
Empty
Unknown
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
[Disabled]
Empty
Unknown
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
[Disabled]
Enable or Disable SATA Port
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
▼
SATA Controller(s)
Enables or disables the SATA controller.
SATA Mode Selection
Configures the SATA as IDE, AHCI or RAID mode.
IDE This option configures the Serial ATA drives as Parallel ATA physical storage device.
AHCI This option configures the Serial ATA drives to use AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). AHCI allows the storage
driver to enable the advanced Serial ATA features which will
increase storage performance.
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Advanced
USB Conguration
USB Module Version
USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 2 Hubs
Legacy USB Support
EHCI Hand-off
USB Mass Storage Driver
USB hardware delays a
USB transfer time-out
Device reset time-out
Device power-up delay
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[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[20 sec]
[20 sec]
[Auto]
Enables Legacy USB support.
AUTO option disables legacy
Support if no USB devices are
connected. DISABLE option will
keep USB devices available
only for EFI applications.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Legacy USB Support
Enable Enables Legacy USB.
Auto Disables support for Legacy when no USB devices are connected.
Disable Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications.
USB Transfer Time-out
The time-out value for control, bulk, and Interrupt transfers.
Device Reset Time-out
Selects the USB mass storage device’s start unit command timeout.
Device Power-up Delay
Maximum time the value will take before it properly reports it self to the
Host Controller. “Auto” uses default value: for a Root port it is 100 ms, for
a Hub port the delay is taken from Hub descriptor.
EHCI Hand-Off
This is a workaround for OSs that does not support EHCI hand-off. The EHCI
ownership change should be claimed by the EHCI driver.
USB Mass Storage Driver
Enables or disables USB mass storage device driver support.
This section is used to monitor hardware status such as temperature, fan
speed and voltages.
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PC Health Status
System Temperature
LAN Module Temperature
CPU Temperature
LAN Module Fan Speed
Smart FAN1 Speed
Smart FAN2 Speed
PCH Fan Speed
Fan1 Speed
VCORE
DRAM Voltage
VCC5
VCC12
VCC3
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: +32 C
: N/A
: +31 C
: N/A
: N/A
: 2824 RPM
: N/A
: N/A
: +1.768 V
: +1.520 V
: +5.080 V
: +12.288 V
: +3.216 V
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
System Temperature
Detects and displays the current system temperature.
Smart Fan1 Speed and Smart Fan2 Speed
Detects and displays the fan speed of smart fan1 and smart fan2.
PCH Fan Speed
Detects and displays the PCH fan speed.
Fan1 Speed
Detects and displays the Fan1 speed.
VCORE
Detects and displays the VCore voltage.
DRAM Voltage
Detects and displays the DRAM voltage.
VCC5
Detects and displays 5V voltage.
VCC12
Detects and displays 12V voltage.
VCC3
Detects and displays 3.3V voltage.
CPU Temperature
Detects and displays the current CPU temperature.
LAN Module Fan Speed
Detects and displays the fan speed of the LAN module.
This section gives you functions to configure the system based on the
specific features of the chipset. The chipset manages bus speeds and access
to system memory resources.
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PCH-IO Conguration
►
System Agent (SA) Conguration
►
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Save & Exit
PCH Parameters
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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
PCH-IO Configuration
This section is used to configure PCH-IO settings.
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Chipset
Intel PCH RC Version
Intel PCH SKU Name
Intel PCH Rev ID
PCI Express Conguration
►
►
USB Conguration
Power Supply Type
SLP_S4 Assertion Width
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PCI Express Conguration
settings
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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
SLP_S4 Assertion Width
Select a minimum assertion width of the SLP_S4# signal.
PCH-IO Configuration
This field is used to configure PCH parameters.
System Agent (SA) Configuration
This field is used to configure System Agent (SA) parameters.
This section is used to configure the boot features.
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Boot Conguration
Setup Prompt Timeout
Bootup NumLock State
Quiet Boot
Fast Boot
Boot Option Priorities
CSM16 Parameters
►
CSM parameters
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Setup Prompt Timeout
Selects the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key.
65535(0xFFFF) denotes indefinite waiting.
Chipset
Boot
1
[On]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
SecurityMain
Save & Exit
Number of seconds to wait for
setup activation key. 65535
(0xFFFF) means indenite
waiting.
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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Quiet Boot
Enabled Displays OEM logo instead of the POST messages.
Disabled Displays normal POST messages.
Fast Boot
When enabled, the BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.
This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Boot Option Priorities
Adjust the boot sequence of the system. Boot Option #1 is the first boot
device that the system will boot from, next will be #2 and so forth.
Bootup NumLock State
This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By
default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the
numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the
numeric keypad is the arrow keys.
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Password Description
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup.
The password length must be
in the following range:
Minimum length 3
Maximum length 20
Administrator Password
User Password
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Administrator Password
Select this to reconfigure the administrator’s password.
User Password
Select this to reconfigure the user's password.
Save & Exit
Set Administrator Password
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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Save & Exit
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Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
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Save Changes and Exit
To save the changes and exit the Setup utility, select this field then press
<Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Confirm by selecting Yes. You can also
press <F4> to save and exit Setup.
Discard Changes and Exit
To exit the Setup utility without saving the changes, select this field then
press <Enter>. You may be prompted to confirm again before exiting. You
can also press <ESC> to exit without saving the changes.
Save & Exit
Exit system setup after saving
the changes.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
To save the changes and reset, select this field then press <Enter>. A dialog
box will appear. Confirm by selecting Yes.
Discard Changes and Reset
To exit the Setup utility without saving the changes, select this field then
press <Enter>. You may be prompted to confirm again before exiting.
Save Changes
To save changes and continue configuring the BIOS, select this field then
press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Confirm by selecting Yes.
Discard Changes
To discard the changes, select this field then press <Enter>. A dialog box will
appear. Confirm by selecting Yes to discard all changes made and restore
the previously saved settings.
Restore Defaults
To restore the BIOS to default settings, select this field then press <Enter>. A
dialog box will appear. Confirm by selecting Yes.
Save as User Defaults
To use the current configurations as user default settings for the BIOS, select
this field then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Confirm by selecting
Yes.
Boot Override
To bypass the boot sequence from the Boot Option List and boot from a
particular device, select the desired device and press <Enter>.
Launch EFI Shell From Filesystem Device
Launches the EFI shell.
Restore User Defaults
To restore the BIOS to user default settings, select this field then press
<Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Confirm by selecing Yes.
Slot ID 7 Slot ID 6Slot ID 5Slot ID 4Slot ID 3Slot ID 2Slot ID 1Slot ID 0
PCB and CPLD Release Version Register (MSB)
Offset 0xFD
76543210
RR
PCB version (MSB) / CPLD dot versionCPLD release version (MSB)
Bypass Time/Force Mode Control Register
Offset 0xFE
76543210
RR/WR/WR/WR/W
Timer/
CPLD identify bitUnused Unused Unused
force mode
independent
Register Bit Definitions
PCB and CPLD Release Version Register (LSB): F1
Bit FieldNameValue
3:0
7:4
Bit FieldNameValue
2:0
6:3UnusedUnused
CPLD
version LSB
PCB
version LSB
Timer
Value
Segment
7
Timer
Expired
CPLD version LSB, for CPLD release version control, the MSB info at
address ‘FD’, Read only
PCB version LSB, the MSB info at address ‘FD’, Read only
Bypass Timer Configuration Register: F2
000 = 0 second, timer immediately expired
001 = 1 second
010 = 2 second
011 = 4 second
100 = 8 second
101 = 16 second
110 = 32 second
111 = 64 second
This register is available in Timer Enable mode. Timer value of 1 to
7 is required to be written before expiration of the hardware timer.
When the timer expires, both segment relays which have been
enabled will close.
Note: The timer will recount while read/write F2 register.
Read only bit:
0 = Timer has not expired
1 = Timer has expired, de-assert while leave Timer mode
Segment bypass function control on Power ON state.
5:0Segment 6 to 1
Bit[x] corresponds to segment[x+1], ex:
Bit0 control to segment1, … Bit5 control to segment6
0 = Segment[x] disable
1 = Segment[x] enable
These two bits defined the bypass in timer mode or force mode.
Note: The timer will recount while read/write F3 register
Limitation: Changing F3 segment bit during timer counting, the
timing mode segment will controlled by last change value.
Bypass Mode Table:
Bit 7Bit 6Action
00
7:6Bypass Mode
01
10
11
Timer Disable:
Disable Timer mode function.
Force Enable:
Engage bypass relays on segments enable in
segment mask.
Force Disable:
Disable bypass relays immediately on segments
enabled in mask.
Timer Enable:
Segments enabled in mask are under Timer
control.
Power OFF State Bypass Control Status Register: F7
Bit FieldNameValue
Segment bypass function control on Power OFF state.
5:0
Segment 6
to 1
Bit[x] corresponds to segment[x+1], ex:
Bit0 control to segment1, … Bit5 control to segment6
0 = Segment[x] disable
1 = Segment[x] enable
7:6UnusedUnused.
Slot Select Register: F9
Bit FieldNameValue
Main board: The bypass function workable while Slot ID set to
0x00h
Lan module: The bypass function workable while Slot ID value
meet H/W setting, The value do not set to 0x00h
Note: If all of boards not fill slot id value on platform, read all
7:0
Slot ID bit 7
to 0
registers will return 0xFF
PCB and CPLD Release Version Register (MSB): FD
Bit FieldNameValue
3:0
CPLD version
MSB
CPLD version MSB, for CPLD release version control, the LSB info
at address ‘F1’, Read only
CPLD dot /
7:4
PCB
version MSB
The value >= “A” is CPLD dot version information. The value <
“A” indicate PCB version MSB, Read only
Bypass Timer/Force Mode Control Register: FE
Bit FieldNameValue
0
Timer/force
mode
independent
0 = Timer/force mode dependent, the timer will stop in force
mode condition.
1 = Timer/force mode Independent, the timer will stop in timer
disable condition.