Table of Contents Preface ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii About This Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iv Chapter 1� Product Features �������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1.1 Box Contents ................... 1 1.2 Specifications ..................2 1.3 Feature ..................... 3 Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ���������������������������������������������������������������� 6 2.1 Central Processing Unit Setup ...............
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3.5 System LED Indicator ................27 3.5.1 Rear Panel LED ....................27 3.5.2 Internal LED ..................... 27 3.5.3 Internal LED Indicator Location ..............28 3.6 SSD Backplane ..................29 3.6.1 Placement ......................29 3.6.2 Connector and Switch ..................30 3.6.3 LED ........................33 Chapter 4.
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4.6.3 TPM Availability ....................48 4.6.4 TPM Operation ....................48 4.7 Power......................49 4.7.1 Auto Wake on S5 ....................49 4.8 Boot ......................50 4.9 Exit ......................51 Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings �������������������������������������������� 52 5.1 Login .......................52 5.2 Web GUI ....................53 5.2.1 Menu Bar ......................53 5.2.2 User Information and Quick Button ...............
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Document Release History Release Date Version Update Content April User's Manual release to public. 2019...
Disclaimer AIC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, neither AIC or its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost;...
Safety Instructions Before getting started, please read the following important cautions: • All cautions and warnings on the equipment or in the manuals should be noted. • Most electronic components are sensitive to electrical static discharge. Therefore, be sure to ground yourself at all times when installing the internal components. •...
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• If one of the following situations arise, the equipment should be checked by service personnel: 1. The power cord or plug is damaged. 2. Liquid has penetrated the equipment. 3. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. 4. The equipment does not work well or will not work according to its user manual. 5.
This document pellucidly presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and firmware settings for FB127-AG. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the AIC website. Chapter 1 Product Features...
Chapter 1. Product Features FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features FB127-AG is a high density storage server that includes motherboard, chassis, power supply, and SSD backplane. For more information about our product, please visit our website at http://www.aicipc.com/en. Before removing the subsystem from the shipping carton, visually inspect the physical condition of the shipping carton.
Dimensions (W x D x H) inches : 17.2 x 31.5 x 1.7 • ACPI • PXE 2 x AIC Server Board Auriga Motherboard • WOL • AC loss recovery • Single AMD EPYC™ 7000-series • IPMI 2.0 KCS interface...
Chapter 1. Product Features 1�3 Feature FB127-AG is a reliable 1U storage server barebone with 36 hotswap drives bays. This product is designed to accommodate the AIC patented serverboard, Auriga, which sup- ports one AMD EPYC™ 7000-series processor and 8 DDR4 2400/2666 DIMM to offer greater perfomance, efficiency, and utility for our customers.Featuring the AMD EPYC™...
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Front Panel USB3.0 Type A port Power On/Off Button links to motherboard (Right) USB3.0 Type A port System ID1 Button links to motherboard (Left) System ID2 Button Power Status LED Drive Activity LED...
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Top View 1300W 1+1 redundant power supply 80+ Platinum 6x40x56mm easy swap fans...
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup FB127-AG User Manual This section describes a simple instruction guide for installing the hardware components on the serverboard system. Turn off and unplug all system and peripheral devices before proceeding. 2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup The serverboard supports a single AMD EPYC™...
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Lift the carrier frame by the blue metal tab and remove the protective cover as demonstrated in figure 3 and figure 4. Lift carrier frame Remove protective cover Front Front Insert the CPU package into the carrier frame as demonstrated in figure 5.
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup FB127-AG User Manual Close the carrier frame with the CPU package as demonstated in figure 7. Check if the frame is properly installed as demonstrated in figure 8. Close carrier frame Verify installation Front Front ...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2 System Memory Setup This server board supports 8 memory slots. 2�2�1 DIMM Installation Unlock the DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the memory module into the slot. Make sure that the DIMM notch is accurately ...
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup FB127-AG User Manual 2�2�2 DIMM Location The DIMMs are displayed on the Aurigaboard as JDMA0, JDMB0, JDMC0, JDMD0, JDME0, JDMF0, JDMG0, JDMH0 as demonstrated. JDMA0 and JDME0 are the located nearest to the CPU. To ensure satisfactory performance, you need to: ...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�3 Top Cover 2�3�1 Removing the Top Cover Push the cover toward the rear panel. Lift the top cover upward to remove. ...
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup FB127-AG User Manual 2�4 Power Supply Unit Module 2�4�1 Replacing the Power Supply Unit Press the latch to release the module. Pull the handle to remove the module out of the chassis. Push the replaced power supply unit into the chassis. Ensure that the module ...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5 Fan Module 2�5�1 Replacing the Fan Remove the node from the chassis. Please refer to Section 2.4. Unplug the cables and connectors. Pull the fan module from the node. Check to carefully dislodge the rubber ...
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup FB127-AG User Manual 2�6 M�2 NVMe SSD 2�6�1 Replacing the Solid State Drive Press the release button the tray lever to loosen the lever. Pull the tray lever outward completely. Pull the tray out of the system.
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�7 SDD Backplane 2�7�1 Replacing the Backplane Detach the cables and hard disk drives from the backplane module. Release the module by shifting the hook. Dislodge the screws on the module.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup FB127-AG User Manual 2�8 Riser Card 2�8�1 Replacing the Riser Card Loosen the captive screw on the riser card braket. Pull upward to remove the riser card cage from the system. Dislodge the screws on the cage to remove bracket holding the riser card.
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�9 Slide Blade Installation Pull on the ‘’Front-Release’’to unlock the inner channel from the Slide Assembly. Release the Detent-Lock and push Middle Channel inwards to retract Middle Channel.
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup FB127-AG User Manual Optional: Remove Metal Spacer for Aluminium Racks Metal Spacer Aligning the Front Bracket with the Mounting Hole. Push in to assembly the Front Bracket onto the Rack. ...
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Now the bracket is fixed onto the Rack. (Optional M6x10L screws are to secure the rails with posts if needed.) Refer to step 3 and 4 to assemble the End Bracket onto the Rack.
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup FB127-AG User Manual Assemble the inner channel onto the chassis using thescrews provided. Push the chassis with inner channels into Slide to complete Rack Installation. ...
Chapter 3� Hardware Settings FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings This section provides illustrations that display the internal jumpers, connectors, and system LED indicators on the Auriga motherboard. The motherboard layout and essential connectors are listed below for your reference.
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�5 System LED Indicator 3�5�1 Rear Panel LED Cable Link/Active Status: 1. Cable Plug-In : Green Green LAN1 (Right, JLAN1 Pin-13,14) 2. Cable Plug-Out : Off 1. 1Gbps : Green Linking Speed: Green 2.
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings This chapter demonstrates how to configure the UEFI BIOS settings in your system device. You can enter the BIOS screen during system startup. To enter BIOS configuration settings, •...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�2 BIOS Setup 4�2�1 BIOS Menu Press and to select the options of the menu bar. Press Enter to access the option screen. Menu Description Main Displays system information such as CPU bus speed, system memory speed, total installed memory, current EFI language, and system date &...
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings There will be a message “Entering SETUP” displayed on the diagnostics screen. Identify the BIOS version. ...
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Load Optimal Default Setting. Save the setting and exit the BIOS setup utility. ...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�3 Main 4�3�1 Main Main Option Key: Option Key Description Language Configures the language used for your BIOS settings. System time Configures the current time. System date Configures the current date.
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�4 AMD CBS AMD CBS Option Key: 4�4�1 Zen Common Options Zen Common Options Core Performance Auto Disable Boost Global C-state Auto Enable Disable Control Global C-state Min=0x1, Max=0x10 Control Custom Core...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�4�2 DF Common Options DF Common Options Memory None Channel Socket Auto interleaving Memory Auto interleaving ACPI SRAT below 1MB Auto Report as DRAM Do not report reporting mode 4�4�3 UMC Common Options...
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Activate Delay TrrdL Time, same bank group Auto Tfaw Ctrl Manual Min=0x6 Tfaw Max=0x36 Minimum Write to Read Time, TwtrS different bank group Minimum Write to TwtrL Read Time, same bank group...
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Trdwr tWRTTO time. Read delay Twrrd when accessing different DIMMs. TwrwrSc TwrwrSd Write to iwrite TwrwrDd timing same DRAM Timing I Accept TrdrdSc DIMM same chip Configuration TrdrdSd select. TrdrdDd CKE minimum...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�4�4 NBIO Common Options NBIO Common Options Determinism Slider Auto Power Performance cTDP Control Auto Manual Block PCIe Auto Enable Disable Loopback CRS Delay Min=0x0, Max=0xffff CRS Limit Min=0x0, Max=0xffff Auto IOMMU...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�5 Advanced Advanced Option Key: 4�5�1 Demo Board Demo Board OnBrd/Ext VGA Select Auto Onboard External 4�5�2 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Hardware SMI Enable Disable support USB Ports Per-Port Enable Disable Disable Control USB 3.0 Port 0...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�5�3 CPU Related Setting CPU Related Setting SVM support Enable Disable SMM Code Lock Enable Disable AMD CPU P-state Control Enable Disable 4�5�4 PCI Sub System Setting PCI Sub System Setting Above 4G resource decoding...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Power Cycle Time Enable Disable Support Power Cycle Time Min=0, Max=255 Power Button Enable Disable Reset Button Enable Disable NMI Button Enable Disable BMC Configuration Lan Port Dedicated Shared Configuration Lan Port...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�6 Security Security Option Key: 4�6�1 Current TPM Device Current TPM Device Not detected TPM 2.0 4�6�2 TrEE Protocol Version TrEE Protocol Version 4�6�3 TPM Availability TPM Availability Available Hidden 4�6�4 TPM Operation...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�7 Power Disabled,By Every Day,By Day of Mo nth Power Option Key: 4�7�1 Auto Wake on S5 Auto Wake on S5 Disable By Every Day By Day of Month...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�9 Exit Exit Option Key: Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit system setup and save your changes. Save Change Without Exit Save your changes without exiting the system. Exit Discarding Changes Discard your changes when existing the system.
Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings This chapter displays the configuration settings of IPMI BMC in your system device. 5�1 Login NOTE This feature works with the html5. Please use a browser that supports html5.
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2 Web GUI 5�2�1 Menu Bar Click to select the options of the menu bar. Menu Description The Dashboard page gives the overall information about the status Dashboard of a device. The Sensor Readings page displays all the sensor related Sensor information.
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�2 User Information and Quick Button The user information and quick access buttons are located at the top right corner. It displays the logged-in user, his/her privilege and the four quick buttons allowing you to perform different functions.
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�3 Dashboard The Dashboard page displays device, system information, and assert logs. Click Dashboard on the menu bar to view the overall information of the server. 5�2�4 Sensor The Sensor page displays the status and records on related sensors. Click a record to...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�5 FRU Information The FRU Information page displays Basic Information, Chassis Information, Board Information and Product Information of the FRU device. Click FRU Information on the menu bar to view the details of the selected device.
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�6 Logs and Report The System Inventory page displays IPMI Event Log and Video Log. Click Logs and Reports from the menu bar and select Event Log or Video Log to view the contents.
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�7 Settings The Settings page displays the configuration settings for Date & Time, External User Services, KVM Mouse Setting, Log Settings, Media Redirection Settings, Network Settings, PAM Order Settings, Platform Event Filter, Services, SMTP Settings, SSL...
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Settings Menu and Option Key: Settings Description Date and Time LDAP/E-directory Active directory Settings Radius Settings Settings External User General Advanced Services General Role General Role Radius Radius Settings Groups Settings Groups...
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�8 Remote Control The Remote Control page displays the configuration for power control and remote KVM. Click Java Console to start the JViewer video redirection.
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Click Launch KVM to open the Remote KVM page.
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Procedure to Start KVM Step 1 Click Start KVM to start the H5Viewer video redirection. Step 2 Click Browse to select CD Image. Step 3 Click Start Media to redirect the selected CD image file to the Host.
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Remote KVM Menu and Option Key: Remote KVM Description Start KVM Starts the H5Viewer video redirection. Stop KVM Stops the H5Viewer video redirection. Pause Video This option is used for pausing Console Redirection.
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings This menu item can be used to act Right <Ctrl> as the right-side <CTRL> key during Console Redirection. This menu item can be used to act Right <Alt> as the right-side <ALT> key during Console Redirection.
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�9 Power Control The Power Control page allows you to view and control the power of your server. To open Power Control, click Power Control from the menu bar. The various options of Power Control are given below.
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�10 Chassis Identify Control The Chassis Identify Control page displays the BMC’s UID control information. Users can change the Identify LED behavior on this page. Click Chassis Identify Control from the menu bar. Select Off/On to control UID LED.
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FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Maintenance Description 1. Click Check All to backup the selected configuration items. The Backup Configuration page will appear Click Download Config to save the backup Backup file to the client system. Configuration 2.
FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�12 Sign out To log out of the BMC: Method 1: Click Sign out from the menu bar. The Logout dialog box will pop out. Cancel Method 2: Click the root quick button on the top right corner of the screen.
Chapter 6� Technical Support FB127-AG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Taiwain, Global Headquarters South California, United States Address: No� 152, Section 4, Address: 21808 Garcia Lane Linghang N� Rd, Dayuan District, City of Industry, CA 91789, Taoyuan City 337, Taiwan...