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Do not disassemble, repair or make any modification to the device. Disassembly, modification, or any attempt at repair could generate hazards and cause damage to the device, even bodily injury or property damage, and will void any warranty. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H 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. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: • Features • Packing List • Optional Accessories • Specifications • Overview • Dimensions...
• SOHO • • Enterprise Each product is designed to address the distinctive requirements of its respective market segment from cost effective entry-level solutions to high throughput and performance-bound systems for the enterprise level. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
250W Full Range ATX Power Supply • Power Cord (180 cm) • Rack Mount Bracket Models with 1+1 redundant PSU: • FWA8708 • 300W 1+1 Redundant Power Supply Unit • Power Cord (180 cm) • Rack Mount Bracket FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
MHz; max. 32 GB UDIMM (ECC or non-ECC) (ECC or non-ECC) • ® 6 x Intel I210AT GbE ® 6 x Intel I211AT GbE controller controller Network • ® 2 x Intel I210IS GbE controller FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
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• Single PSU: 1 x 100 ~ 240V AC Inlet, full range 250W ATX power supply AC Inlet • 1+1 RPSU: 2 x 100 ~ 240V AC Inlet, with 2 hot-swappable 300W power supply modules FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
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Operating: 0.25 Grms / 3 ~ 500 Hz (Z-axis) Vibration • Protection Non-operating: 1.0 Grms / 3 ~ 500Hz (Z-axis) Shock Sawtooth wave 40G (X/Y/Z-axis) Protection All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Name LCM Display with 4 buttons USB 3.0 Ports Console Port GbE LAN Ports LED Indicators Reserved Area for IBN module (for FWA8708-C only) (From top to bottom: Status, HDD, Power) User Self-Defined GPIO Button FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
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PCIe (x8) Expansion Card Slot 4 Power Switch VGA Port Single Power Supply Unit (via an onboard pin-header or via the optional IPMI module) System Fan Modules Reduntant Power Supply Oblique View • • FWA8708-C FWA8708-H FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration The information provided in this chapter includes: • Installation / Replacement • Information and locations of connectors...
8 screws as shown below to pull out the lid. Configuration inside: Areas B allows for optional IBN modules, two 2.5” or one 3.5” HDD/SSD. Area A allows for optional two 2.5” or one 3.5” HDD/SSD, or for expansion cards. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
2.1.1 Network Module Installation / Removal Note: IBN module is purchasable and applicable for FWA8708-C only. Release two screws of a network module and pull it out carefully as shown below for replacement and installation. 2.1.2 HDD Installation / Removal After you remove the device cover, you can see the optional areas A and B as shown below allowing for optional HDD/SSD and expansion cards installation.
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3. Take out the HDD and install a new one onto the tray. Fasten 4 screws back for each HDD. 4. Secure the tray with HDD from the bottom of the device. Note the screw holes for different sizes of HDD/SSD as ilustrated below. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
3. 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. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
If you need to install an IPMI module, remove the system lid firstly and then follow the instructions below. Note: IPMI module is optionally purchasable and applicable for FWA8708-C only. 1. Locate the IPMI slot and align the key of the module with that on the slot.
If you need to install or replace a redundant power supply unit, push the latch downwards, grasp the handle, pull the PSU out carefully and replace with a new one. 2.2 Pinout for Console Port ➔ Signal Name Signal Name Ground Ground FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
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. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Factory Use Only JP1, JBMC1, JBMC2 Note: The following motherboard drawings in this section are illustrated by the example of MBN805C. 2.5.1 AT & ATX Mode (JP2) Function Pin closed Illustration AT Mode (Default) ATX Mode FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.2 PEG Configuration (JBAT1, JBAT2) JBAT1 JBAT2 The PEG bifurcation is only configurable for FWA8708-C. 1 x PCIe (x16) is always used for FWA8708-H. Function Pin closed Illustration JBAT1: Open 1 x PCIe (x16) JBAT2: Open JBAT1: Close...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.4 Clearing ME Register (JBAT4) Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (Default) Clearing ME Register FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Hardware Configuration The following motherboard drawings in this section are illustrated by the example of MBN805C. 2.6.1 External Power Switch Connector (J2) Signal Name Signal Name ATX_PSON#_EN Ground FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.6.3 PM Bus Port (J20) The PM Bus port J20 is only a vailable for FWA8708-C. Signal Name Signal Name SMB_PWR_5VDUAL_CLK Ground SMB_PWR_5VDUAL_DAT VCC3_3 PL_SMBAlert FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
2.6.4 System Function Connector (JP3) Signal Name Signal Name VCC5 Speaker Ground Ground VCC5 5VDUAL BYPASSLED0- 5VDUAL BYPASSLED1- Ground ATXPWR_BTN# Ground FRST_OUT VCC3_3 -HDD_LED FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.6.5 Digital I/O Connector (JP4) Signal Name Signal Name Ground VCC5 INT0_SIOGP22 INT0_SIOGP25 INT0_SIOGP23 INT0_SIOGP26 INT0_SIOGP24 INT0_SIOGP27 FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
2.6.6 External SATA Power Connector (CN1, CN4, CN5) CN1: CN4: CN5: Signal Name Signal Name VCC5 Ground Ground VCC12 FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.6.7 LCM Connector (CN7) (with RS-232 signal) Signal Name Signal Name LCM_RD1 VCC5 LCM_TD1 Ground FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H 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. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
3.3 Main Settings BIOS Setting Description System Date Sets the date. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. System Time Set the time. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Enables / Disables processor Turbo Mode (requires Intel Speed Step or Intel Speed Shift to be available and enabled). C states Enables / Disables CPU power management. Allows CPU to go to C states when it’s not 100% utilized. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
10 & 8. TCG_2: Support new TCG2 protocol and event. Physical Presence Spec Selects a version of PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3 to tell OS to support it. Note: Some HCT tests might not support 1.3. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Enables PCH to aggressively enter link power state. Serial ATA Port 0/1/2/3 Enables / Disables a Serial ATA port. 3.4.4 Smart Settings BIOS Setting Description Smart Self Test Run Smart Self Test on all HDDs during POST. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
You can enable / disable the serial port and select an optimal settings for the Super IO device. Restore AC Power Loss Select AC power state when power is re- applied after a power failure. Options: Power Off, Power On, Last State FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Temperatures / Voltages These fields are the parameters of the / Fan Speed hardware monitoring function feature of the motherboard. The values are read-only as monitored by the system and showing the PC health status FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
WDT monitor system hang & initiates a reboot. • Firewall Mode: All LAN ports in bypass until OS has control ability to change LAN ports in normal. • Custom Define: All LAN ports can be configured independently. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Console Redirection The settings specify how the host computer Settings and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. Sets parameters of Console Redirection. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
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Flow Control 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. Options: None, Hardware RTS/CTS FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. USB Mass Storage Driver Enables / Disables USB mass storage driver Support support. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
3.5 Security Settings BIOS Setting Description Administrator Password Sets an administrator password for the setup utility. User Password Sets a user password. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Selects the keyboard NumLock state. Quiet Boot Enables / Disables Quiet Boot option. Network Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Network OpROM. Options: Do not launch, UEFI, Legacy Boot Option Priorities Sets the system boot order. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
Exits system setup after saving the changes. Save Changes and Reset Resets the system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Resets system setup without saving any Reset changes. Restore Defaults Restores / Loads defaults values for all the setup options. FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H 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) • Digital I/O Sample Code • Watchdog Timer Configuration...
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Dio5Initial(); //for GPIO20..27 Dio5SetDirection(0x0F); //GP20..23 = input, GP24..27=output printf("Current DIO direction = 0x%X\n", Dio5GetDirection()); printf("Current DIO status = 0x%X\n", Dio5GetInput()); printf("Set DIO output to high\n"); Dio5SetOutput(0x0F); printf("Set DIO output to low\n"); Dio5SetOutput(0x00); return 0; //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
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//NewData : 1 for input, 0 for output Set_NCT5523D_LD(0x07); //switch to logic device 7 Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0xE8, NewData); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned char Dio5GetDirection(void) unsigned char result; Set_NCT5523D_LD(0x07); //switch to logic device 7 result = Get_NCT5523D_Reg(0xE8); return (result); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- FWA8708-C / FWA8708-H User Manual...
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