CONTENTS Safety Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������� i About This User Manual ����������������������������������������������������������������� ii Chapter 1� Product Introduction ������������������������������������������������ 1 1�1 General Information ���������������������������������������������������������������������������1 1.2 Specifications �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Chapter 2� Hardware Installation ����������������������������������������������� 3 2�1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) �����������������������������������������������������������3 2�2 HFI Carrier Card for Host Fabric Interface (HFI) Supported ������������7 2�3 System Memory ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Chapter 3�...
Safety Information When installing, operating, or performing maintenance on this equipment, the following safety precautions should always be observed in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Read and understand all instructions. • Observe warnings and instructions marked on the product. •...
About This User Manual This document provides a detailed description of the Motherboard including: • General Features of the Product • Hardware Setup • Motherboard Settings • BIOS Configuration and Settings • BMC Configuration and Settings Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice. CAUTION : risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1� Product Introduction 1�1 General Information Lynx, a server grade mother board supports Xeon Processor Scalable Family Lynx User's Manual...
2.1.1 Processor Support The server board includes two processor sockets (LGA3647) and can support one or two of the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family, with a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of up to 165W on selected models. Lynx User's Manual...
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2.1.2 Processor Heat Sink Module and Processor Socket Assembly Each processor socket of the server board is pre-assembled with a loading mechanism that allows to secure the placement of the Processor Heat Sink Module (PHM) to the server board as shown below. Non-Fabric Processor Assembly Lynx User's Manual...
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Processor Heat Sink Module (PHM) Sub-Assembly Heat Sink Heat Sink Non Fabric Fabric Processor Clip Processor Clip Non Fabric Fabric Processor Processor Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) Bottom View for the Non-Fabric Processor Bottom View for the Fabric Processor Lynx User's Manual...
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Once the PHM is seated over the processor socket assembly, the four heat sink torque screws must be tightened in order as shown below. Processor Heat Sink – Top View with Screw Tightening Order Lynx User's Manual...
HFI card. JHFI1 (Host Fabric Interface) Sideband Cable 3. Connect the HFI connector on the HFI cable to the onboard JHFI1 header. • HFI Drawing example� • Cards & Cables are not included in the range of supply� Lynx User's Manual...
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2.3.2 DIMM Installation Procedure Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Note: DIMM notch and socket bump must align as shown. DIMM notch Lynx User's Manual...
System power good is not ready Yellow Resume Well Reset ready RSMRST PG LED Resume Well Reset is not ready Blue UID activity detected UID LED No UID activity detected Blue NGFF activity detected NGFF LED No NGFF activity detected Lynx User's Manual...
INSTEAD OF POST MESSAGES. Press ESC to run the setup procedure. Choose the Setup Utility to enter the Setup menu Caution: For the official released version, the last digit of the BIOS Version must end in an "0." Lynx User's Manual...
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Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration and Settings Identify the BIOS Version Load Optimal Default setting Save the setting and exit the BIOS setup utility. Lynx User's Manual...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration and Settings 4�1 Updating BIOS Important Notes: To identify the current BIOS version, please check out on BIOS setup. Lynx User's Manual...
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H2offt-d utility. To use this utility, you must include the flash.bat , H2offt-d. exe, and bin file in the same folder. Please follow the instructions to update whole flash part: Execute flash.bat to update Flash in the DOS environment. Reboot system. Lynx User's Manual...
5�2 Method 2 (Use a Dos tool - Syscheck) 1. Type : sc –lanset 2. Modify IP setting Note: type 1 for selecting static IP mode or type 2 for selecting DHCP mode. 3. Input IP address Lynx User's Manual...
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Below IP address is an example using a default IP setting. User is allowed to change the IP address for realistic use. 5. Set gateway address, finish BMC IP configuration. Note: Type sc.exe –langet command to obtain BMC IP and MAC address. Lynx User's Manual...
: The default user name and password are in lower-case characters. note : Users who login with the root user name and password will have full administrative power. The root password can be changed after login. Lynx User's Manual...
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Chapter 5 BMC Configuration and Settings 3. Information of firmware. 4. Server Health - Sensor Readings: 5. Configuration:Please refer to AIC BMC User Guide for more information on AIC BMC. Lynx User's Manual...
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Chapter 5 BMC Configuration and Settings Mouse Mode setting: • For Windows OS environment, set mode to absolute. • For Linux OS environment, set mode to relative. • For SLES-11 OS environment, set mode to other mode. 6. Remote Control: Lynx User's Manual...
A:>cd LYNXM001 A:\ LYNXM001>a.bat This is just an example. The latest BMC firmware version is available from the FAE or AIC website. 3. After update BMC firmware, please power off and then power on system. Notes: 1. DO NOT USE EMM386 IN DOS ENVIRONMENT WHEN UPDATING FIRMWARE OR YOU WILL GET A FAIL.
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