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Safety Approvals CE Marking FCC Class A FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical charge. Disconnect the power cords from the NA580 Series before making any installation. Be sure both the system and the external devices are turned OFF. Sudden surge of power could ruin sensitive components. Make sure the NA580 Series is properly grounded.
Table of Contents Disclaimers ..................... ii Safety Approvals ................... iii Safety Precautions ..................iv Chapter 1 Introduction .......... 1 General Description ................1 Features ....................1 Specifications ..................2 Dimensions and Outlines ..............5 I/O Outlets .................... 6 1.5.1 Front Panel ....................6 1.5.2 Rear Panel ....................
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2.5.1 Installing the CPU ..................24 2.5.2 Installing the Memory ................27 2.5.3 Installing the Hard Disks................28 Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup Utility ......29 Starting ....................29 Navigation Keys ................29 Main Menu ..................30 Advanced Menu ................. 31 Chipset Menu ..................
NA580 Series User’s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the NA580 Series Network Appliance Server. It contains the following sections: General Description Features Specifications Dimensions and Outlines I/O Outlets...
NA580 Series User’s Manual Specifications System System CPU Intel® 6 Generation Xeon® E3 / Core i processors System Chipset Intel® C236 / H110 System Memory NA580 (PCH: C236): 4 x DDR4 2400 DIMM sockets, up to 64GB none-buffer none-ECC / ECC memory ...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Other Features NA580 supports one front-accessible expansion slot allows our customers to configure different LAN modules based on their solution requirements before production. It provides copper and fiber modules, up to 6 groups LAN bypass for option.(AX98618 daughter board is expansion for 1pcs LAN module.
NA580 Series User’s Manual Dimensions and Outlines The following diagram shows you dimensions and outlines of the NA580 Series. Default: 8 LAN ports max up to 18 LAN ports Introduction...
NA580 Series User’s Manual I/O Outlets Locate front and rear panel I/O outlets on the NA580 Series server to connect serial and ethernet interface devices. 1.5.1 Front Panel Power LED (Green) LED light up when the server is powered on to perform diagnostic tests and proper operation checking.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Transfer Rate for LAN port The double-color LED light indicates 10/100/1000Mbps transfer rate. LED Light Color Transfer Rate Dark 10Mbps Green 100Mbps Orange 1000Mbps If the LED is dark and Active/Link LED is lighting on flashing, the transfer rate should be 10Mbps.
NA580 Series User’s Manual 1.5.2 Rear Panel Power Supply System power use power cord to connect the power supply to electrical outlet (AC). System Fans These are fans for cooling down system temperature. Introduction...
SATA cable x 2 for 2.5” SATA HDDs If you can not find this package or any items are missing, please contact Axiomtek distributors immediately. If you order any optional components, the package might contain those additional hardware or documents accordingly.
And remove jumper clip from 2 jumper pins to open. Below illustration shows how to set up jumper. This section provides the information about jumpers and connectors of NA580 Series. Properly configure jumper settings on the main board in this appliance to meet your application purpose.
NA580 Series User’s Manual 2.3.1 LAN Bypass Control Selection Jumper (JP1, JP2, JP3) Description Function Jumper Setting Mother board/SEGN1 ~2 Bypass as same as Power Off status LAN Bypass Trigger Mother board/SEGN1 ~2 when Power On Bypass Disable(Default) Mother board/SEGN1 ~2...
NA580 Series User’s Manual 2.3.3 Auto Power Button Model Jumper (JP6) Description Function Jumper Setting Always Power Off ATX Mode Auto Power Button Mode Selection Always Power On (Default) 2.3.4 TACT SW1 Function Selection Jumper (JP8) Description Function Jumper Setting...
NA580 Series User’s Manual Connectors Signals go to other parts of the system through connectors. Loose or improper connection might cause problems, please make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected. Here is a summary table which shows all connectors on the hardware.
NA580 Series User’s Manual 2.4.1 LCM Connector (LCM1) This is a 5-pin connector for LCM. Signal RX (colay COM2) TX (colay COM2) LCM1 2.4.2 TPM Module Connector (TPM1) Pin Signal Pin Signal CLK_33M LPC_FRAME# PLTRST# LPC_AD3 TPM1 +3.3V LPC_AD1 LPC_AD0...
NA580 Series User’s Manual 2.4.3 Front Panel Bezel Connector (JP7) Power LED: This 3-pin connector (Pin 1, 3, 5) connects a LED indicator to the system power switch on the case. Pin 1 is assigned as +, and Pin 3, Pin 5 as -. The Power LED lights up when the system is powered ON.
NA580 Series User’s Manual 2.4.4 Serial Port1 & USB3.0 Port1/2 Connector (CN10) Signal Signal USB_POWER USBP0N USBP0P SSRX0N SSRX0P SSTX0N SSTX0P USB_POWER USBP1N USBP1P SSRX1N SSRX1P SSTX1N SSTX1P NRTS1 MDTR1 MTXD1 COM1GND COM1GND MRXD1 CN10 NDSR1 NCTS1 2.4.5 ATX Power Connector (CN1) Steady and sufficient power can be supplied to all components on the board by connecting the power connector.
NA580 Series User’s Manual 2.4.6 ATX +12V CPU Power Connector (ATX1) Signal +12V ATX1 +12V +12V +12V 2.4.7 Serial ATA Connectors (SATA1.2.3.4) These Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) connectors are for high-speed SATA interface ports. They are computer bus interfaces for connecting to devices such as serial ATA hard disk drives.
NA580 Series User’s Manual 2.4.9 CFast Socket (CFAST) The board is equipped with a CFast socket on the solder side to support a SATA signal card. The socket is especially designed to avoid incorrect installation of the CFast card. When installing or removing the CFast card, please make sure the system power is off.
NA580 Series User’s Manual 2.4.11 FAN Connector (FAN1.FAN2.FAN3) System fans are always needed to cool down CPU and system temperature. FAN1 ~ FAN3 connectors provide power to these system fans.(default use FAN2 and FAN3 for system) Signal Ground +12V FAN1 ,FAN2,FAN3 Rotation Detection 2.4.12...
NA580 Series User’s Manual 2.4.13 Mini Card Connector (CN6) This is a 52-pin connector which is commonly used for mini card device. Signal Signal WAKE# +3.3VSB No use No use +1.5V CLKREQ# REFCLK- REFCLK+ No use No use +3.3VSB PERST# PE_RXN +3.3VSB...
NA580 Series User’s Manual 2.4.14 Mini Card Connector for mSATA (CN4) This is a 52-pin connector which is commonly used for mSATA device. Signal Signal WAKE# +3.3VSB No use No use +1.5V CLKREQ# REFCLK- REFCLK+ No use No use +3.3VSB...
NA580 Series User’s Manual Hardware Installation This section provides information of how to install the NA580 Series. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU ® Before installing the processor, please access Intel website for more detail information of Processor Integration Video (LGA1151): http://www.intel.com/support/tw/processors/sb/CS-030860.htm The LGA1151 processor socket comes with a cover to protect the processor.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Note: Vertical removal is NOT recommended, as it requires higher force and can lead to socket contact damage. Caution: Never touch fragile socket contacts to avoid damage and do not touch processor sensitive contacts at any time during installation.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Grasp the processor with thumb and index finger along the top and bottom edges. (Do not touch the orientation notches.) The socket will have cutouts for your fingers to fit into (see image below). ...
NA580 Series User’s Manual 2.5.2 Installing the Memory The board supports four 240-pin DDR4 UDIMM memory sockets with maximum memory capacity up to 32GB. Please follow steps below to install the memory modules: Push down latches on each side of the DIMM socket.
NA580 Series User’s Manual 2.5.3 Installing the Hard Disks The system supports or two 2.5” HDDs or one 3.5” HDD. Two 2.5” HDD One 3.5” HDD Hardware and Installation...
NA580 Series User’s Manual Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup Utility The AMI BIOS provides users with a built-in setup program to modify basic system configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a battery-backed-up RAM (CMOS RAM) to save the setup information whenever the power is turned off. This chapter provides users with detailed description about how to set up basic system configuration through the AMI BIOS setup utility.
NA580 Series User’s Manual Main Menu When you first enter the setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. System Time/Date can be set up as described below.
NA580 Series User’s Manual Advanced Menu The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ►...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Trusted Computing This item supports security devices. “Enable” or “Disable” BIOS support for security devices. If you installed the Security device, such as TPM, you could see the following information for the TPM device and status.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual PCH-FW Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the PCH-FW Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual NCT6102D Super IO Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the NCT6102D Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Serial Port 2 Configuration This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port 2. The Optimal setting is 2F8h/IRQ3. NCT6102D H/W Monitor This screen monitors is hardware health.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual This screen displays the temperature of system and CPU, cooling fan speed in RPM and system voltages (VCORE, +1.5V and +12V). Serial Port Console Redirection Console Redirection Use this item to enable or disable console redirection. The settings specify how the host computer and remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Console Redirection Settings AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Terminal Type This item allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: ANSI, VT100, VT100+ and VT-UTF8. Bits per second This item allows you to setup the data transfer rate for the console port. The default value is 115200.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Redirection After BIOS POST Use this item to enable or disable the function of Console Redirection, which allows you maintain a system from a remote location. The default setting is Always. CPU Configuration This screen shows the CPU Configuration, and you can change the value of the selected option.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual SATA Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the SATA Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual SATA Mode Use this item to choose the SATA operation mode. Here are the options for your selection, IDE Mode or AHCI Mode or RAID Mode (RAID function only for NA580 which is C236 PCH) ...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual LBP @PowerOn (All SEG) For Power On LAN Bypass setting, use LBP @PowerOn item to “Disabled” ,“Enabled” or “Last State” for LAN Bypass all segments. LBP @Power Off (All SEG) For Power off LAN Bypass setting, use LBP @PowerOff item to “Disabled” ,“Enabled” or “Last State”...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Network For Network setting, use Network item to “Do not launch” or “legacy” mode. USB Configuration Use this item for further setting USB port configuration. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual XHCI Hand-off Enable this field when using operating systems without the XHCI hand-off support. USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enable this field USB can be storage. This should be enabled this field. Port 64/60 Emulation Enable this field port 60/64 emulation. This should be enabled for complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB OS.
NA580 Series User’s Manual Chipset Menu The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ► System Agent (SA) Configuration ►...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual System Agent (SA) Configuration Memory Configuration This screen allows users to configure parameters of North Bridge Chipset. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual PCH-IO Configuration AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
NA580 Series User’s Manual Security Menu The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system. Administrator Password This item indicates whether an administrator password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.
NA580 Series User’s Manual Boot Menu The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system. Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Boot Option Priorities You could set the system boot order of the legacy devices in this group. You could sets the system boot order in option #1 or #2.
NA580 Series User’s Manual Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration with optimal or fail-safe default values. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and return to Main Menu.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and return to Main Menu. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes and exit.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Discard Changes and Reset Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Reset from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes and reset.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Discard Changes Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration. Select Discard Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes. ...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Save as User Defaults Select this option to save system configuration changes done so far as User Defaults. Select Save as User Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Restore User Defaults It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of User Defaults when you select this option.
The NA580 series LAN bypass function is very flexible. It can be selected at any time and any stage. You can enable LAN bypass for power on state by BIOS, or by software program when entering into the OS.
NA580 Series User’s Manual LAN Bypass Register Configuration Power ON Bypass Control Register Address: Mother board LAN module 0x8E0 0x8E4 BYM1 BYM0 SEGN4 SEGN3 SEGN2 SEGN1 Default value: 00000000 Bit 7~6 BYM1~0 These bits are used to set bypass mode.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Timer enable When power on, the selected segments are controlled by the setting of LAN bypass Timer Control register. Bit 5~4 Not used. Bits 3~0 SEGN4~1 Select each segment by setting the corresponding bit to 1. When the bit is set to 0, no action happens upon the segment.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Bit 7 TEXP (Read Only) This bit indicates status of hardware timer. Timer has not expired Timer has expired Bits 6~3 Not used. Bits 2~0 TVAL2~0 These bits determine the amount of count value in second(s).
NA580 Series User’s Manual Appendix B WDT Timer for System Reset WDT (Watchdog Timer) The hardware supports the WDT (Watchdog Timer) function. While time-out happens after a defaulted period, the WDT will reset the system. Note : The sample codes for the above features can be found in the CD, and they are only for customers’...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Appendix C LAN Module Expansion You can install LAN module(s) into NA580’s front-accessible expansion slots to meet your application requirement. Here are some LAN module configurations for your selection: LAN Modules Slim Module Ports Chipset...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual Limitation: The PCIe devices are total 14 devices. Therefore user should check how many LAN chip configuration are installed in NA580. Note: When the system is turned on, you can select LAN bypass function by Jumper and...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual AX93336-4GIL LAN bypass LED LAN bypass LED While running the LAN By-Pass function, the LED always lights up. Active LED (Single color)for for LAN port #1, port#2, port#3, port#4 The orange LED is on when the LAN port connection is working.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual AX93336-4FI Transfer Rate LED Light Color Fiber port Active: Orange Fiber port Link: Orange LAN Module Expansion...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual AX93322-8FI Transfer Rate LED Light Color Down Fiber port Active: Orange Up Fiber port Active: Orange Down Fiber port Link: Orange Up Fiber port Link: Orange LAN Module Expansion...
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NA580 Series User’s Manual AX93322-8MIL LAN bypass LED FIBER: Transfer Rate LED Light Color Down Fiber port Active: Orange Up Fiber port Active: Orange Down Fiber port Link: Orange Up Fiber port Link: Orange Copper: LAN bypass LED While running the LAN By-Pass function, the LED always lights up.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual When this LED and Link / Active LED both are dark. No networking devices are attached Transfer Rate LED Light Color 10Mbps Dark 100Mbps Green 1000Mbps Orange AX93317 LAN bypass LED LAN bypass LED While running the LAN By-Pass function, the LED always lights up.
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NA580 Series User’s Manual AX93307 LAN bypass LED LAN bypass LED While running the LAN By-Pass function, the LED always lights up. Active LED (Single color)for for LAN port #1, port#2 The orange LED is on when the LAN port connection is working.
NA580 Series User’s Manual Appendix D Warning This is a class A Product. In a domestic Environment this Product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. It will be danger if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replacing only with the same or equivalent type is highly recommended by the manufacturer.
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