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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
The NSA 3170 series 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 A 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 A 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 2011/65/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 2013 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.
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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NEXCOM Japan
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www.nexcom-jp.com
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: [email protected]
www.nexcom.eu
America
USA
NEXCOM USA
2883 Bayview Drive,
Fremont CA 94538, USA
Tel: +1-510-656-2248
Fax: +1-510-656-2158
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.com
Before continuing, verify that the NSA 3170 package that you received is
complete. Your package should have all the items listed in the following table.
ItemPart NumberNameQty
15044440031X00Rubber Foot KANG YANG: RF20-5-4P 19.8x18x5.0mm4
26012200052X00PE Zipper Bag #8 170x240mm, w/China RoHS Symbol1
36012200053X00PE Zipper Bag #3 100x70mm, w/China RoHS Symbol1
46023309081X00Cable EDI:232091081804-RS COM Port. DB9 Female to RJ45 8P8C L:1800mm1
550311F0100X00Round Head Screw w/Spring + Flat Washer LONG FEI:P3x6L P3x6 iso/SW6x0.5 NI8
660233AT133X00SATA Cable ST:MD-6102042 SATA 7P 180D(LOCK) to 7P 90D(LOCK) L=135mm2
75060900301X00NSA 5130 EAR SETS VER:A CHYUAN-JYH 79.5x43.5x26mm AL PANTONE 295U1
85040150001X00NSA 7135 AL Handle VER:A PANADVANCE 78X58X8mm1
▪ NSB 3170▪ Supports Intel® 6th gen. Xeon®/Core™/Pentium® processors
(codenamed Skylake-S)
▪ Intel® H110/Intel® C236 chipset
Main Memory
▪ 2x DDR4 2400 memory DIMM, support ECC/non-ECC memory,
Max 32GB
LAN Features
▪ LAN Chip: Intel® i211-AT
▪ Support 10/100/1000/10G link speed▪ LAN Bypass: 2 pairs
I/O Interface-Front
▪ Power status/HDD status/LAN status/bypass status LEDs▪ 2x USB 3.0 ports▪ 1x micro USB console port (optional)▪ 1x RJ45 type console port▪ Max. 16x copper LAN ports▪ 1x Reset button
This chapter describes how to set the jumpers and connectors on the
NSA 3170 series 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 hard drive bracket. Then 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 hard drive
bracket.
5. Place the drive into the chassis with the connector side facing the board,
and then use the provided mounting screws to secure the hard drive
bracket in place.
3. Once the handle is firmly secured in position, pull the handle outwards
to remove the LAN module tray.
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4. Place the LAN module into the tray making sure the connector side of
the module is at the rear side of the tray.
Connector
side
5. Secure the module in place with screws, and slide the tray back into the
bay.
Important:
Before using Optical fiber for transferring data, make sure
you have connected an approved Optical Transceiver Module.
User needs to install appropriate and UL approved Laser Class I
Transceivers, rated 3.3Vdc, max. 1W.
3. Unlock the socket by pushing the load lever down (1), moving it sideways
(2) until it is released from the retention tab; then lift the load lever up.
Load lever
1
2
Retention tab
4. Lifting the load lever will at the same time lift the load plate.
5. Remove the protective cap from the CPU socket. The cap is used to
protect the CPU socket against dust and harmful particles. Remove the
protective cap only when you are about to install the CPU.
Protective cap
6. Insert the CPU into the socket. The triangular edge on the CPU must
align with the corner of the CPU socket shown on the photo.
Alignment key
The CPU’s notch will at
the same time fit into the
socket’s alignment key.
9. Apply thermal compound on top of the CPU. Do not spread the
compound all over the surface. When you later place the heat sink on
top of the CPU, the compound will disperse evenly.
Thermal
compound
on the CPU
10. Tighten the screws to secure the heat sink in place.
This chapter describes how to use the BIOS setup program for the
NSA 3170 series. 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 website 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
Access Level
Processor Information
Name
Brand String
Frequency
Processor ID
Stepping
Number of Processors
Microcode Revision
GT Info
IGFX VBIOS Version
Memory RC Version
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→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
▼
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▲
Total Memory
Memory Frequency
PCH Information
Name
PCH SKU
Stepping
ME FW Version
ME Firmware SKU
System Language
System Date
System Time
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16384 MB
2133 MHz
SKL PCH-H
PCH-H Desktop H110 SKU
31/D1
11.0.0.1202
Corporate SKU
[English]
[Fri 01/01/2016]
[21:54:03]
Set the Time. Use Tab to switch
between Time elements.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
▼
System Language
Selects the language of the system.
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.
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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Trusted Computing
IT8786 Super IO Conguration
Hardware Monitor
Serial Port Console Redirection
CPU Conguration
SATA Conguration
Network Stack Conguration
CSM Conguration
USB Conguration
USB Conguration Parameters
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Trusted Computing
This section is used to configure Trusted Platform Module (TPM) settings.
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Advanced
Conguration
Security Device Support
NO Security Device Found
[Enable]
Enables or Disables BIOS
support for security device. O.S.
will not show Security Device.
TCG EFI protocol and INT1A
interface will not be available.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
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Security Device Support
Enables or disables BIOS support for security device. O.S will not show
Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
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Specifies how the host computer and the remote computer (which the
user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same
or compatible settings.
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Advanced
COM1
Console Redirection Settings
Terminal Type
Bits per second
Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
Flow Control
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Sup
Recorder Mode
Resolution 100x31
Legacy OS Redirection
Putty KeyPad
Redirection After BIO
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Emulation: ANSI: Extended
ASCII char set. VT100: ASCII
char set. VT100+: Extends
VT100 to support color, function
keys, etc.
VT-UTF8: Uses UTF8 encoding
to map Unicode chars onto 1
or more
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Terminal Type
ANSI Extended ASCII character set.
VT100 ASCII character set.
VT100+ Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc.
VT-UTF8 Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters onto 1 or more
bytes.
Bits Per Second
Selects the serial port transmission speed. The speed must match the other
side. Long or noisy lines may require a lower speed.
Data Bits
The options are 7 and 8.
Parity
A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors.
Even Parity bit is 0 if the number of 1’s in the data bits is even.
Odd Parity bit is 0 if number of 1’s in the data bits is odd.
Stop Bits
Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the
beginning). The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow
devices may require more than 1 stop bit.
Flow Control
Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data
and the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the
data flow.
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
Enables or disables VT-UTF8 combo key support.
Recorder Mode
When this field is enabled, only text will be sent. This is to capture the
terminal data.
Resolution 100x31
Enables or disables extended terminal resolution.
Legacy OS Redirection
Selects the number of rows and columns that support redirection.
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Advanced
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port
Terminal Type
Bits per second
Flow Control
Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
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[COM1]
[VT-UTF8]
[115200]
[None]
8
None
1
Microsoft Windows Emergency
Management Services (EMS)
allows for remote management of
a Windows Server OS through a
serial port.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port
Configures the out-of-band management port. Microsoft Windows
Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote management of
a Windows Server OS via a serial port.
Terminal Type
ANSI Extended ASCII character set.
VT100 ASCII character set.
VT100+ Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc.
VT-UTF8 Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters onto 1 or more
bytes.
Bits Per Second
Selects the serial port transmission speed. The speed must match the other
side. Long or noisy lines may require a lower speed.
Flow Control
Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data
and the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the
data flow.
Legacy Console Redirection Settings
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Advanced
Legacy Serial Redirection Port
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[COM1]
Select a COM port to display
redirection of Legacy OS and
Legacy OPROM Messages
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Reset
ESC: Exit
Legacy Serial Redirection Port
Configures the COM port to display redirection of legacy OS and legacy
OPROM messages.
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Advanced
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CPU Conguration
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700 CPU @ 3.40GHz
CPU Signature
Microcode Patch
Max CPU Speed
Min CPU Speed
CPU Speed
Processor Cores
Hyper Threading Technology
Intel VT-x Technology
Intel SMX Technology
64-bit
EIST Technology
CPU C3 state
CPU C6 state
CPU C7 state
CPU C8 state
CPU C9 state
CPU C10 state
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Enabled for Windows XP and
Linux (OS optimized for
Hyper-Threading Technology)
and Disabled for other OS (OS
not optimized for
Hyper-Threading Technology).
When Disabled only one thread
per enabled core is enabled.
→←: 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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CPU C6 state
CPU C7 state
CPU C8 state
CPU C9 state
CPU C10 state
Enables or disables CPU C-States support for power saving. It is recommended
to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
SATA Configuration
This section is used to configure the SATA drives.
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Advanced
SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
Serial ATA Port 1
Software Preserve
Port 0
Hot Plug
External SATA
Spin Up Device
SATA Device Type
Topology
Device Sleep
SATA DEVSLEP Idle Timeout Cong
Serial ATA Port 2
Software Preserve
Port 2
Hot Plug
External SATA
Spin Up Device
SATA Device Type
Topology
Device Sleep
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[Enabled]
[AHCI]
Empty
Unknown
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
[Unknown]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Empty
Unknown
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
[Unknown]
[Disabled]
SATA Controller(s)
Enables or disables the SATA controller.
SATA Mode Selection
Configures the SATA mode.
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Advanced
▲▲
Enable or disable SATA Device.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
▼▼
Hot Plug
External SATA
Spin Up Device
SATA Device Type
Topology
Device Sleep
SATA DEVSLEP Idle Timeout Cong
Serial ATA Port 3
Software Preserve
Port 3
Hot Plug
External SATA
Spin Up Device
SATA Device Type
Topology
Device Sleep
SATA DEVSLEP Idle Timeout Cong
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[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
[Unknown]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Empty
Unknown
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Hard Disk Drive]
[Unknown]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Port 0, Port 2 and Port 3
Enables or disables SATA port 0, port 2 and port 3.
Hot Plug
Enables or disables hot plugging feature on SATA port 0, port 2 and port 3.
Enable or disable SATA Device.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
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 Controllers:
1 XHCI
USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 1 Hub
Legacy USB Support
XHCI Hand-off
USB Mass Storage Driver Support
Port 60/64 Emulation
USB hardware delays and time-outs:
USB transfer time-out
Device reset time-out
Device power-up delay
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[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[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 Mass Storage Driver Support
Enables or disables USB mass storage device driver support.
Port 60/64 Emulation
Enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for
complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OS.
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 itself 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.
XHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSs that does not support XHCI hand-off. The
XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver.
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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Save & ExitAdvancedChipsetSecurityBootMain
System Agent (SA) Conguration
►
PCH-IO Conguration
►
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System Agent (SA) Configuration
Enters the System Agent (SA) parameters sub-menu.
PCH-IO Configuration
Enters the PCH parameters sub-menu.
System Agent (SA) Parameters
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
System Agent (SA) Configuration
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AdvancedChipsetBootSecurityMain
System Agent Bridge Name
SA PCIe Code Version
VT-d
Graphics Conguration
►
PEG Port Conguration
►
Memory Conguration
►
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[Enabled]
VT-d
Enables or disables VT-d function on MCH.
Graphics Configuration
Configures the graphics chip settings.
PEG Port Configuration
Configures the PEG Port settings.
Memory Configuration
Configures the memory settings.
Save&Exit
VT-d capability
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
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Chipset
Slot1 Model Name:
Power_ON ByPass Mode
Power_OFF ByPass Mode
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Device is Not Found
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
NETWORK CONFIGURATION
→←: 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.
Security
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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.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User Will
have Administrator rights.
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.
Security
BootMain
Save & ExitAdvancedChipset
Set Administrator Password
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Configures the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535
(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.
BootMain
Save & Exit
Number of seconds to wait for
setup activation key.
65535(0xFFFF) means indenite
waiting.
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Boot Mode Select
Configures the boot mode option.
Fixed Boot Order 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.