Network Computing Platforms
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................ 10
System Specification ............................................................................................ 10
Ordering Information ........................................................................................... 12
Package Contents ................................................................................................. 12
Optional Accessories ............................................................................................ 12
Chapter 2: System Overview ....................................................................................... 13
Mechanical Drawing ............................................................................................ 13
Block Diagram ..................................................................................................... 14
Front I/Os ............................................................................................................. 15
Rear I/Os .............................................................................................................. 16
Chapter 3: Board Layout .............................................................................................. 17
Jumpers and Connectors on the Motherboard ..................................................... 17
Jumper Setting and Connector Pin-out ................................................................ 19
Chapter 4: Hardware Setup .......................................................................................... 37
About the CPU, Heatsink and Heat-radiation Bracket ........................................ 38
Installing the System Memory ............................................................................. 39
Installing Disk Drives .......................................................................................... 40
Installing a mSATA Module ................................................................................. 43
Installing an IPMI Card (Project-based) .............................................................. 44
Replacing Cooling Fans ....................................................................................... 46
Installing Ethernet NIC Modules ......................................................................... 47
Rackmount Installation ........................................................................................ 49
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 56
Main ..................................................................................................................... 57
Advanced ............................................................................................................. 58
PXE Function ............................................................................................... 58
Trusted Computing ...................................................................................... 59
NCT6776 Super IO Configuration............................................................... 60
NCT76776 HW Monitor .............................................................................. 63
Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................................... 64
COM Console Redirection Settings ............................................................. 66
USB Configuration ...................................................................................... 72
IntelRCSetup ........................................................................................................ 77
Memory Configuration ................................................................................ 78
PCH Configuration ...................................................................................... 80
PCH SATA Configuration ........................................................................... 80