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CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the lithium-ion battery is replaced with an incorrect battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries by observing local regulations. FWA8506 User Manual...
Software in use (such as OS and application software, including the version numbers) 3. If repair service is required, you can download the RMA form at http://www.ibase.com.tw/english/Supports/RMAService/. Fill out the form and contact your distributor or sales representative. FWA8506 User Manual...
AT & ATX Mode Selection (JP6) ..........20 Connectors Quick Reference ..............21 2.5.1 COM2 Port (CN3) ..............22 2.5.2 PM Bus Connector (J14) ............22 2.5.3 SATA Power Connector (J7, J10) ........... 23 2.5.4 System Function Connector (JP8) .......... 23 FWA8506 User Manual...
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South Bridge Chipset Configuration ........47 Security Settings ................... 49 Boot Settings..................50 Save & Exit Settings................51 Appendix ...................... 52 I/O Port Address Map ................53 Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) ............... 56 Watchdog Timer Configuration .............. 58 FWA8506 User Manual...
Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: • Features • Packing List • Optional Accessories • Specifications • Overview • Dimensions...
1.1 Introduction FWA8506 series is specifically designed for the network security and management market. There are plenty of applications adopting network security or network management as listed below. Network Security Applications: • Firewall • Unified Threat Management (UTM) • Virtual Private Network (VPN) •...
• FWA8506 • Power Cord • Rackmount Bracket 1.4 Optional Accessories IBASE provide optional accessories as follows. Please contact us or your dealer if you need any. • Console Cable (160 cm, PK1-51) • Riser Card (IPN104) FWA8506 User Manual...
Traffic LAN 6 x RJ45 GbE LAN ports Port 2 x USB 3.0 Rear I/O Ports Power Inlet 1 x AC inlet 100V ~ 240V, 47 ~ 63 Hz 1 x CF slot 3 x system fan module FWA8506 User Manual...
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5 ~ 90% Humidity • Operating: 0.25 Grms / 3 ~ 500 Hz (Z-axis) Vibration • Protection Non-operating: 1.0 Grms / 3 ~ 500Hz (Z-axis) Shock Half-sinewave 50G Z-axis Protection All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. FWA8506 User Manual...
Name Reserved Area for HDD/SSD LCM Display with 4 buttons or expansion card LED Indicators(from top to USB 3.0 Ports bottom: Status, HDD, Power) User Self-defined Button Console Port (with GPI Signal) GbE LAN Ports Oblique View FWA8506 User Manual...
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General Information Rear View Name Name System Fans AC Power Inlet Power Switch FWA8506 User Manual...
9 screws as indicated below. Configuration inside the device: Area-A shown below can fit optional HDD/SSD and Area-B can fit one or two optional HDD/SSD or an expansion card . FWA8506 User Manual...
4. Gently push the module in an upright position until the ejector tabs of the memory slot close to hold the module in place when the module touches the bottom of the slot. To remove the module, press the ejector tabs outwards with your fingertips to eject the module. FWA8506 User Manual...
HDD/SDD or an expansion card, follow the instructions below. 1. Remove 4 screws as indicated below for each HDD/SSD (8 screws for two HDD/SSD). 2. Install a new HDD/SDD onto the tray and fasten the 4 screws for each HDD/SDD. FWA8506 User Manual...
If you need to replace a CF card, remove the device cover firstly, locate the CF slot and Insert the CF card to the slot. ‘To remove the CF card, pull it out with your thumb and index finger directly. FWA8506 User Manual...
If you need to replace a fan module, remove the device cover and the corresponding 4 screws of the fan module on the rear side as shown. Take out the fan, replace with a new one, and fasten the screws. FWA8506 User Manual...
1 2 3 When two pins of a jumper are encased in a jumper cap, this jumper is closed, i.e. turned On. When a jumper cap is removed from two jumper pins, this jumper is open, i.e. turned Off. FWA8506 User Manual...
Connector Page CPU SV Mode Selection Clear CMOS Data Clear RTC Data AT & ATX Mode Selection Factory Use Only JP4, JP7, JP11 2.4.1 CPU SV Mode Selection (JP2) Function Pin closed Setting CPU SV Normal (default) FWA8506 User Manual...
GbE RJ45 LAN Port CN7, CN12 10 GbE SFP+ Port CN4, CN5 Console Port & USB 3.0 Ports User Self-defined Button (with GPI Signal) PCIe (x8) Connector PCIE1 LED Indicators LED10 Factory Use Only J11, J13, JP9 FWA8506 User Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.3 SATA Power Connector (J7, J10) Assignment Assignment VCC5 Ground Ground VCC12 2.5.4 System Function Connector (JP8) JP8 provides light indicators of the computer activities and status. It provides interfaces for the following functions: FWA8506 User Manual...
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The two pins make an external LED connector light for LAN bypass. Assignment Assignment BYPASS0_LED- • Bypass LED2 (Pins 11 and 12) The two pins make an external LED connector light for LAN bypass. Assignment Assignment BYPASS1_LED- FWA8506 User Manual...
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter describes the different settings available in the AMI BIOS that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: • Main Settings • Advanced Settings • Chipset Settings • Security Settings •...
These defaults have been carefully chosen by both AMI and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Changing the defaults could make the system unstable and crash in some cases. FWA8506 User Manual...
3.3 Main Settings BIOS Setting Description Sets the date. System Date Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. Set the time. System Time Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. FWA8506 User Manual...
BIOS Setup 3.4 Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure, improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. FWA8506 User Manual...
Note: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change state of the device. Schedule an operation for the security device. Pending operation Note: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change the state of security device. FWA8506 User Manual...
3.4.3 NCT5523D Super IO Configuration BIOS Setting Description Sets Parameters of Serial Ports. Serial Port You can enable / disable the serial port and select Configuration an optimal settings for the Super IO device. FWA8506 User Manual...
Options: Disabled, 40°C, 45°C, 50°C, 55°C, Control 60°C, 65°C, 70°C These fields are the parameters of the hardware Temperatures / monitoring function feature of the motherboard. The Voltages values are read-only as monitored by the system and showing the PC health status FWA8506 User Manual...
3.4.5 LAN Bypass Configuration BIOS Setting Description Normal: All LAN ports in Normal state. WDT mointor system hang & initiates a reboot. Bypass Quick Setting Bypass: All LAN ports in BYPASS during power-off or WDT initiates bypass. FWA8506 User Manual...
Console Redirection Enables / Disables the Console Redirection. The settings specify how the host computer and the Console Recirection remote computer (which the user is using) will Settings exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. FWA8506 User Manual...
Options: 1, 2 Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data Flow Control flow. Options: None, Hardware RTS/CTS FWA8506 User Manual...
3.4.8 USB Configuration BIOS Setting Description Enables / Disables Legacy USB support. • Auto disables legacy support if there is no USB Legacy USB Support device connected. • Disable keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications. FWA8506 User Manual...
3.4.9 CSM Configuration BIOS Setting Description Controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. Boot option filter Options: UEFI and Legacy, Legacy only, UEFI only Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM. Network Options: Do not launch, Legacy FWA8506 User Manual...
TM2 to be available. GV3 msut be available for Turbo. Enables / Disables CPU Turbo capability. This option Turbo only applies to EC2 and above. VT-d Enables / Disables VT-d. VT-x Enables / Disables VT-x. FWA8506 User Manual...
BIOS Setup 3.5.2 System Event Log BIOS Setting Description Enables / Disables / Automatically sets up options. If System Errors Auto is selected, the enabling or disabling of errorsin the driver is skipped. FWA8506 User Manual...
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Send system event signal on correctable error. Enables / Disables system error reporting on all PCIe System Error enumerated root ports, bridges and devices. Enables / Disables parity error reporting on all PCIe Parity Error enumerated root ports, bridges and devices. FWA8506 User Manual...
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WHEA EINJ ACPI 5.0 allows you to set error type WHEA Error Injection with address and vendor extensions. WHEA Logging Enables / Disables WHEA Logging of errors. WHEA PCIe Error Enables / Disables WHEA PCIe error injection. Injection FWA8506 User Manual...
BIOS Setup 3.5.3 South Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS Setting Description SATA Configuration Configures of SATA controller. IQAT Configuration Hides IQAT device from an OS. 3.5.3.1. SATA Configuration FWA8506 User Manual...
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BIOS Setting Description IQAT Hides IQAT device from an OS. Enables / Disables the setting of IQAT FUSECTL Set IQAT FUSECTL register. Enables / Disables the setting of 64B MRR/MPL in Set 64B MRR/MPL IQAT DevCtl register. FWA8506 User Manual...
BIOS Setup 3.6 Security Settings BIOS Setting Description Administrator Sets an administrator password for the setup utility. Password User Password Sets a user password. FWA8506 User Manual...
Setup Prompt Timeout 65535 (0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock State Selects the keyboard NumLock state. Quiet Boot Enables / Disables Quiet Boot option. Sets the system boot order priorities for hard disk, Boot Option Priorities CD/DVD, USB, Network. FWA8506 User Manual...
Exits system setup after saving the changes. Save Changes Resets the system after saving the changes. Reset Discard Changes and Resets system setup without saving any changes. Reset Restores / Loads defaults values for all the setup Restore Defaults options. FWA8506 User Manual...
Appendix This section provides the mapping addresses of peripheral devices and the sample code of watchdog timer configuration. • I/O Port Address Map • Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) • Watchdog Timer Configuration...
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