Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons. Do not apply power into FW-6420 before installation or when disconnecting this product from its original system setup. Use only the specified power adapter (output voltage: 12VDC/5A) and make sure the power adaptor’s plug matches your electrical wall outlet.
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1.4.2 Board Layout ... 5 1.4.3 Jumper Settings and I/O Connector ... 6 1.4.4 Connector Pin Assignments ... 6 1.5 FW-6420 Mini Desktop Firewall Mechanisms ... 14 1.5.1 Mechanical Dimensions ... 14 1.5.2 Face Panel ... 14 1.5.3 Rear View... 16 C h a p t e r 2...17...
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3.8 PCI Plug and Play Setup ... 32 3.9 PC Health Status ... 34 3.10 Load Optimal Defaults ... 35 3.11 Supervisor / User Password ... 36 3.12 Save & Exit Setup ... 37 3.13 Exit Without Saving ... 37 Appendix A...38 A p p e n d i x B...39 Console Redirection ...39...
SMB network security market. The FW-6420 is embedded with a VIA Eden low power CPU, running at 400MHz or 1GHz. It is also equipped with four Ethernet ports each with its own Realtek RTL8139C+ and supports Compact Flash Type II, PCI and Mini PCI.
Technical Specifications Model Name Chipset BIOS Memory Network interface I/O Interface Expansion Slot Reset Power Form Factor LED Indicator Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Chassis Material Dimension(H x W x D) Net Weight Certification Software support FW-6420B EM-661B VIA Eden 400 MHz VIA CLE266 VT8623/VT8235 Award BIOS One 184 pin DDR DIMM, up to 1GB...
Packing Contents Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items. FW-6420 Network security Platform Console cable 1.8 meters long cross-over Ethernet cable 1.8 meters long straight-through Ethernet cable Face panel name plate label Power adapter Power cable Drivers and User’s Manual CD...
EM-661 System Board EM-661 is the system board bundled with the FW-6420 Network security platform. The succeeding sections list all EM-661 related jumper settings and connector pin assignments. 1.4.1 Mechanical Dimensions Figure 2 – EM-661 Control Board Dimensions (units in mm)
1.4.3 Jumper Settings and I/O Connector The onboard jumper settings and I/O connector of EM-661 are custom-tailored to fit the FW-6420 functionality. Changing the jumper settings may result in system malfunction or unforeseen damages. Jumper Settings and I/O Connector Summary for EM-661...
IDEA1 : IDE Interface Connector ( 44Pin 2.0mm Pitch Header ) Pin No. Description Reset # Data 7 Data 6 Data 5 Data 4 Data 3 Data 2 Data 1 Data 0 Ground DMA REQ# IOW # IOR # IOCHRDY DMA ACK # Interrupt SA 1...
FW-6420 Mini Desktop Firewall Mechanisms This section of the manual describes the mechanical and device nomenclature of FW-6420. 1.5.1 Mechanical Dimensions The illustration below identifies the physical measurements of the FW-6420. 1.5.2 Face Panel PCI Slot Figure 4 – FW-6420 Chassis...
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Figure 5 – FW-6420 Face Panel Face Panel LED Status and Behavior The following table lists and explains the behavior of each LED on the FW-6420 front panel. Color Green Power Status Green/RED Green Ethernet Ports 10/100 Ethernet Ports Green...
DC Power Jack: Reset Button: Faulty or improper use of the power adaptor may cause permanent damage to the power supply and the FW-6420. Plug the adaptor to an electrical wall outlet that matches its specifications. Figure 6 – FW-6420 Rear View via the console port cable, this connector attaches FW-6420 to the host PC .
Step 1: The DIMM slot has a notch, the DIMM memory module only fit in one direction. Step 2: Align the memory notch to the module and push the memory into the DIMM socket vertically. Step 1 FW-6420 Hardware Installation Guide Step 2 Step 4 Step 2...
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- Installing Hard Disk Drive Step 1: Take off four screws from the hard disk bracket. Step 2: Moving the hard disk bracket. Step 3: Insert the hard disk in the bracket and screwing four screws with the hard disk together from both sides.
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- Installing the Mini-PCI Card Step 1: Insert the PCI expansion card into the mini-PCI slot at 45 degree. Step 2: Push down the PCI expansion card and the PCI expansion card is clicked together completely with the PCI expansion slot. Step 1 - Installing the Standard PCI Expansion Card Step 1: Press the both button.
Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup Award‘s ROM BIOS provides a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration and settings. The modified data will be stored in a battery-backed CMOS RAM so that this data will be retained even when the power is turned off. In general, the information saved in the CMOS RAM remains unchanged unless there is a configuration change in the system, such as hard drive replacement or new equipment installment.
3.2 CMOS Setup Utility To access the Award BIOS HIFLEX SETUP UTILITY program, press the <DEL> key. The screen display will appears as: Main Program Screen This screen provides access to the utility‘s various functions. Listed below are explanation of the keys displayed at the bottom of the screen: : Exit the utility.
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Standard CMOS Setup: Use this menu for basic system configurations. Advanced BIOS Features: Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system. Advanced Chipset Features: Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance.
3.3 Standard CMOS Setup When you select the “STANDARD CMOS SETUP” on the main program, the screen display will appears as: Standard CMOS Setup Screen The Standard CMOS Setup utility is used to configure the following components such as date, time, hard disk drive, floppy drive, display and memory.
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Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults IDE Primary Slave Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Here is a brief explanation of drive specifications: Access Mode: The settings are Auto, Normal, Large, LBA. Cylinder: Number of cylinders Head: Number of heads Precomp: Write precom...
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Drive A and Drive B : Select the correct specifications for the diskette drive(s) installed in the computer. None No diskette drive installed 360K 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch PC-type standard drive; 360 kilobyte capacity 1.2M, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 megabyte capacity 720K 3.5 in 3 1-2 inch double-sided drive;...
3.4 Advanced BIOS Features Setup When you select the “ADVANCED CMOS SETUP” on the main program, the screen display will appears as: Advanced BIOS Features Setup Screen Virus Warning Quick Power On Self Test First / Second / Third / Other Boot Device : Swap Floppy Drive Boot Up Numlock Status...
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Video BIOS Shadow C8000-CBFFF / CC000-CFFFF / D0000-D3FFF / D4000-D7FFF / D8000-DBFFF / DC000-DFFFF Shadow Full Screen LOGO Show 3.5 Advanced Chipset Setup When you select the “CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP” on the main program, the screen display will appears as: Advanced Chipset Features Setup Screen Spread Spectrum...
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You can choice Enable, Disable and Auto. The Default baud rate is 38400. Baud Rate This item enables you to manually set the DRAM Clock. We recommend DRAM Clock that you leave this item at the default value. Set this By SPD to enable the system to automatically set the SDRAM DRAM Timing Control timing by SPD (Serial Presence Detect).
3.6 Integrated Peripherals Setup When you select the “INTEGRATED PERIPHERIALS” on the main program, the screen display will appears as: Integrated Peripherals Setup Screen OnChip IDE Device Support UltraDMA 66&100 OnChip USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support UART Mode Select UR2 Duplex Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROM...
Onboard LAN1/LAN2/LAN3/LAN4 Control On board FDC Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMA 3.7 Power Management Setup The “Power Management Setup” controls the CPU card‘s “Green” features. When you select the “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP” on the main program, the screen display will appears as: Power Management Setup Screen ACPI Function : This item allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and...
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There are three selections for Power Management, three of which have fixed mode setting Disable (Default) No power management. Disables all four modes. Min. Power Saving Minimum power management. Doze Mode=1hr. Standby Mode =1hr., Suspend Mode=1hr., and HDD Power Down=15min. Max.
3.8 PCI Plug and Play Setup Both the ISA and PCI buses on the CPU card use system IRQs & DMAs. You must set up the IRQ and DMA assignments correctly through the PnP/PCI Configuration Setup utility, otherwise the motherboard will not work properly. PnP/PCI Configuration Setup Screen PnP OS Installed Reset Configuration...
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set to ISA/EISA, and IRQ14/15 are allocated to the onboard PCI IDE, IRQ9 will still be available for PCI and PnP devices. Settings: ISA/EISA and PCI/PnP. This option specifies the beginning address (in hex) of the reserved memory area. Reserved Memory The specified ROM memory area is reserved for use by legacy ISA adapter cards.
3.9 PC Health Status This section helps you to get more information about your system including CPU temperature, FAN speed and voltages. It is recommended that you contact your motherboard supplier to get proper value about your setting of the CPU temperature. Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save...
3.10 Load Optimal Defaults When you press “Enter” on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to : Pressing “Y” loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations.
3.11 Supervisor / User Password The “SUPERVISOR/USER PASSWORD” utility sets the password. The SBC is shipped with the password disabled. If you want to change the password, you must first enter the current password, then at the prompt -- enter your new password. The password is case sensitive, and can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters.
3.12 Save & Exit Setup Select this option and press the <Enter> key to save the new setting information in the CMOS memory and continue with the booting process. Typing Y will allow you to quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup changes to RTC CMOS.
Power Adapter Specification Input voltage Input frequency Inrush current Input protection Input surge current Efficiency Hold up time Load Regulation Operating temperature Storage temperature CE spec Safety approval Mechanical Dimensions Output Specifications Voltage +12V General Specifications 90VAC to 264 VAC 47 Hz to 63 Hz 1.2 A rms max at AC low line input and DC output full load 2A Fuse...
OK. v. Select Baud Rate 38400 4. Power on FW-6420 and it will display the bios information on the client system. Baud Rate : 38400 (Default) Console Redirection : Enabled(Default) Attempt to redirect console via COM port. Attempt to redirect console when keyboard absent.
Terms and Conditions Warranty Policy All products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of your purchase. The buyer will bear the return freight charges for goods returned for repair within the warranty period; whereas manufacturer will bear the after service freight charges back to user site.
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RMA Service Request Form When requesting RMA service, please fill out this RMA Service Request Form. Without this form your RMA will be REJECTED!!! RMA No: Company: Phone No. Fax No.: Return Shipping Address: Shipping by: □ Air Freight □ Sea □ Express Item Model Name Item...
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