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Hardware Platforms for Network Computing
NCA-4020
User Manual
Version: 1.0
Date of Release:2020-02-11
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  • Page 1 NCA-4020 User Manual Network Appliance Platform Hardware Platforms for Network Computing NCA-4020 User Manual Version: 1.0 Date of Release:2020-02-11...
  • Page 2 - assumed to be qualified in the servicing of computer equipment, such as professional system integrators, or service personnel and technicians. The latest version of this document can be found on Lanner’s official website, available either through the product page or through the Lanner Download Center page with a login account and password.
  • Page 3 Lanner Q&A page for diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting steps. Technical Support In addition to contacting your distributor or sales representative, you could submit a request to our Lanner Technical Support at http://www.lannerinc.com/technical-support where you can fill in a support ticket to our technical support department.
  • Page 4 Contact Information Taiwan Corporate Headquarters China Lanner Electronics Inc. Beijing L&S Lancom Platform Tech. Co., Ltd. 7F, No.173, Sec.2, Datong Rd. Xizhi District, Guodong LOFT 9 Layer No. 9 Huinan Road, New Taipei City 22184, Taiwan Huilongguan Town, Changping District, Beijing 立端科技股份有限公司...
  • Page 5 NCA-4020 User Manual Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 6 Safety Guidelines Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety: Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf and roll up your sleeves.
  • Page 7 NCA-4020 User Manual Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
  • Page 8 The installation of this product must be performed by trained specialists; otherwise, a non-specialist might create the risk of the system’s falling to the ground or other damages. Lanner Electronics Inc. shall not be held liable for any losses resulting from insufficient strength for supporting the system or use of inappropriate installation components.
  • Page 9 NCA-4020 User Manual Electrical Safety Instructions Before turning on the device, ground the grounding cable of the equipment. Proper grounding (grounding) is very important to protect the equipment against the harmful effects of external noise and to reduce the risk of electrocution in the event of a lightning strike. To uninstall the equipment, disconnect the ground wire after turning off the power.
  • Page 10 This equipment must be grounded. The power cord for product should be connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection. Cet équipement doit être mis à la terre. La fiche d'alimentation doit être connectée à une prise de terre correctement câblée Suitable for installation in Information Technology Rooms in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 75.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    NCA-4020 User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview ............13 Main Features ..........................13 Package Content ......................... 13 Ordering Information ......................... 13 System Specifications ......................... 14 Front Panel ..........................15 Rear Panel ........................... 16 Block Diagram ..........................17 Motherboard ..........................
  • Page 12 Chapter 3: Software Setup .............. 58 Remote Server Management ..................... 58 Installing Operating System......................69 BIOS Setup ..........................70 Appendix A: LED Indicator Explanations ........127 Appendix B: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tag application note ......128 Sample Diagram ........................128 BCM Diagnostic Shell ........................

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    NCA-4020 User Manual CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW The NCA-4020, a rackmount network appliance powered by Intel® Xeon® D-2100 (codenamed Skylake-DE) CPU, features 8~16-core computing performance, 10x GbE RJ45 (8 Port PoE+), 4x 10G SFP, DPDK and Intel® QAT for improved network performance; it is also a verified Intel® Selection Solution for uCPE.

  • Page 14: System Specifications

    System Specifications Form Factor 1U 19“ Rackmount Processor Options Intel® Xeon® D2100 8/12/16 Cores CPU Socket 1x FCPGA Platform Chipset Security Acceleration Intel® QuickAssist Technology BIOS AMI SPI Flash BIOS Technology DDR4 2666 MHz REG DIMM System Memory Max. Capacity 128GB Socket 4x 288pin DIMM...

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    NCA-4020 User Manual Front Panel 6 8 10 Description Reset Button For software reset System Power LED Indicators System Status HDD Activity Console Port 1x RJ45 console port USB Ports 2x USB 2.0 port LOM Port 1x IPMI port 10x 1G RJ45 port with LED...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Description USB Port 2x USB 2.0 (Optional) PCIe slot PCI-E*8 FH/HL VGA Port 1 x VGA or Console (Optional) Alarm Button 1x Alarm Button Power Switch 1x Power Button Fans 3x hot-swappable cooling fans with smart fan Redundant PSU 600W 1+1 Redundant PSUs Grounding Point ESD Jack...

  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    NCA-4020 User Manual Block Diagram The block diagram indicates how data flows among components on the motherboard. Please refer to the following figure for your motherboard’s layout design.

  • Page 18: Motherboard

    Motherboard Internal Jumpers This motherboard layout shows the jumpers on the board. The pin headers on the motherboard are often associated with important functions. With the shunt (Jumper) pushed down on the designated pins (the pin numbers are printed on the circuit board, surrounding the pin header), certain feature can be enabled or disabled.
  • Page 19 NCA-4020 User Manual JDUAL1：DUAL BIOS Switch Configuration Function 1-2 & 3-4 Flash 1 BIOS(U2)(Default) 1-3 & 2-4 Flash 2nd BIOS(U3) Description Description SPI_CS0# SPI_CS0#_DUAL SPI_CS1#_DUAL SPI_CS1# CONN1：Enable / Disable PMBUS ALERT# Configuration Description 1-2 Open Normal(Default) 1-2 Short Mute PMBUS Alert#...
  • Page 20 JOPEN1：Enable / Disable CASE OPEN# Description FM_INTRUDER# Configuration Description 1-2 Open Normal(Default) 1-2 Short Case Open# CMOS1：Clear CMOS Description PU VCC_RTC PCH_RTCRST# Function Description Normal Clear CMOS JPWR1 ：Power Button Connector Description PWRON#...
  • Page 21 NCA-4020 User Manual Internal Connectors This motherboard layout shows the connectors on the board.
  • Page 22 RST1：Reset Button Description Description FP_RST# FP_RST# Function Description Short press >1 Sec Software Reset Press twice. The interval between the two short Hardware Reset presses should not exceed 0.4 Sec J8：Power Board Connector to connect PB-40201 Description Description +P5V_STBY_PSU +P5V_STBY_PSU +P5V_STBY_PSU +P3V3_AUX PWOK_1...
  • Page 23 NCA-4020 User Manual PW10 / PW11：SATA power connector Description +P12V +P5V SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 / SATA4：SATA connector Description SATA_CTX_C_DRX_P SATA_CTX_C_DRX_N SATA_DTX_CRX_N SATA_DTX_CRX_P...
  • Page 24 PCIE1 / PCIE2：STD PCIe x8 connector Description Description P12V P12V P12V P12V P12V I2C_SCLK I2C_SDAT SLT_X16_A7 P3V3 SLT_A8 P3V3 P3V3_AUX P3V3 WAKE# PCIE_RST# CLK1_P CPU_TXP0 CLK1_N CPU_TXN0 CPU_RXP0 CPU_RXN0 CPU_TXP1 CPU_TXN1 CPU_RXP1 CPU_RXN1 CPU_TXP2 CPU_TXN2 CPU_RXP2 CPU_RXN2 CPU_TXP3 CPU_TXN3 CPU_RXP3 CLK2_P CPU_RXN3 CLK2_N...
  • Page 25 NCA-4020 User Manual Function Description x4+x4+x4+x4 [#A7/#A8]=10 x8+x8 [#A7/#A8]=11 [#A7/#A8]=01 TPM1：TPM connector Description Description IRQ_SERIAL LPC_LFRAME# LPC_LAD0 CLK_24_LPC LPC_LAD1 +P3V3_AUX LPC_LAD2 LPC_LAD3 +P3V3 PLT_RST# JSPIROM1：SPI ROM programming connector Description Description SPI_HD1# SPI_CS1#_DUAL SPI_CS0#_DUAL +P3V3_SPI_ME SPI_MISO SPI_PCH_IO3 SPI_CLK SPI_MOSI 80PORT1：80 Port connector...
  • Page 26 JCOM1：Series Port pin header Description Description COM2_DCD# COM2_DST# COM2_RX# COM2_RTS# COM2_TX# COM2_CTS# COM2_DTR# COM2_RI# VGA1：VGA Connector Description Description DAC_RO DAC_GO DAC_BO HSYNC_O VSYNC_O DDC_DATA DDC_CLK PWR1：Power Button Description Description PWRON# PWRON# Function Description Short press >1 Sec Normal shutdown/power-on Long press 4 Sec Forced shutdown Press twice.
  • Page 27 NCA-4020 User Manual USB1：USB Ports Connector Description Description +P5V_USB1 +P5V_USB1 USB20_N3_L USB20_N4_L USB20_P3_L USB20_P4_L FAN1 / FAN2 / FAN3 / FAN4：FAN connector Description +P12V BMC_FAN_TECH_IN2 BMC_FAN_TECH_IN1 BMC_PWMOUT1...
  • Page 28 IOB3：IO HI-Speed BUS connector to connect IO-40201 Description Description KR_TXP3 KR_RXP3 KR_TXN3 KR_RXN3 KR_TXP1 KR_RXP1 KR_TXN1 KR_RXN1 KR_TXP2 KR_RXP2 KR_TXN2 KR_RXN2 KR_TXP0 KR_RXP0 KR_TXN0 KR_RXN0 USB3_TXP2 USB3_RXP2 USB3_TXN2 USB3_RXN2 USB3_TXP3 USB3_RXP3 USB3_TXN3 USB3_RXN3 PCIE_TXP4 PCIE_RXP4 PCIE_TXN4 PCIE_RXN4 PCIE_TXP5 PCIE_RXP5 PCIE_TXN5 PCIE_RXN5 SATA_TXP5 SATA_RXP5...
  • Page 29 NCA-4020 User Manual I2C_SFP_SCL5 I2C_SFP_SDA5 IPMI_CLK IPMI_DAT IO_BOARD_PWROK SMB_BMC_SCL6 P35V_OK SMB_BMC_SDA6 Description Description...
  • Page 30 IOB4：IO BUS connector to connect IO-40201 (not a standard PCIe x8 connector for PCIe card) Description Description P12V P12V P12V P12V P12V P12V P5V_SBY P5V_SBY P3V3_AUX P5V_SBY P3V3_AUX P5V_SBY P3V3 P3V3 P3V3 P3V3 P3V3 P3V3 P3V3 P3V3 I2C_SLK4 CPLD_IO_RSVD1 I2C_SDA4 CPLD_IO_RSVD2 I2C_SLK5 CPLD_IO_RSVD3...

  • Page 31: Io Board

    NCA-4020 User Manual IO Board The IO board layout shows the connectors and jumpers on the board.
  • Page 32 Internal Jumper JM2_2 / JM2_1：M2_2 LED Select Jump Description JM2_2 JM2_1 M.2_LED# SYS_HDD_LED# Function Description HDD LED by System (Default) HDD LED by M.2...
  • Page 33 NCA-4020 User Manual Internal Connectors USB1：Internal USB Connector Description Description +P5V_USB1 +P5V_USB1 USB20_N6 USB20_P6 POE1：POE board Connector (To PB-40202) Description Description +P3V3 +P3V3 SCK4 SDA4 POE_VPORT_OUT1 POE_VPORT_OUT1 POE_GND POE_VPORT_OUT2 POE_GND POE_VPORT_OUT2 POE_GND POE_VPORT_OUT3 POE_GND POE_VPORT_OUT3 POE_GND POE_VPORT_OUT4 POE_GND POE_VPORT_OUT4 POE_GND...
  • Page 34 M2_1 / M2_2 3-1：M.2 Slot-1 / M.2 Slot-2 Description Description P3V3 P3V3 M.2_POWEROFF# USB2_P USB2_N M.2_LED# UIM_VPP USB3_RXN UIM_RST# USB3_RXP UIM_CLK UIM_DAT USB3_TXN UIM_PWR USB3_TXP SATARP_PCIERN SATARN_PCIERP SATATN_PCIETN SATATP_PCIETP RST# CLK_PCIE_N CLK_PCIE_P M2_PEDET P3V3 P3V3 P3V3 Function Description M2_PEDET = GND SATA interface M2_PEDET = HIGH PCIe interface...
  • Page 35 NCA-4020 User Manual MPCIE1：Mini PCI Express Slot Description Description P3V3 P1V5 UIM_PWR UIM_DAT CLK100_N UIM_CLK CLK100_P UIM_RST# UIM_VPP W_DISABLE# PE_RST# PCIE_RXN P3V3 PCIE_RXP P1V5 I2C_SCL PCIE_TXN I2C_SDA PCIE_TXP USB2_N USB2_P P3V3 P3V3 P1V5 P3V3...

  • Page 36: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE SETUP To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the system, please remove all power connections to shut down the device completely. Also, please wear ESD protection gloves when conducting the steps in this chapter. Installing the System Memory The motherboard supports 4 memory slots for DDR4 registered DIMM.
  • Page 37 NCA-4020 User Manual DIMM Population Guidelines Please do follow the memory module installation instructions to install the DIMMs, and make sure you e use memory modules of the same capacity, speed and from the same manufacturer to avoid compatibility issues.
  • Page 38 Memory Module Installation Instructions Please follow the steps below to install the DIMM memory modules. 1. Power off the system. 2. Pull open the DIMM slot latches. 3. Align the notch of the module with the socket key in the slot and carefully insert the card into the slot. Notch Socket Key 4.

  • Page 39: Installing M.2 Modules For Storage Or Lte

    NCA-4020 User Manual Installing M.2 Modules for Storage or LTE This system supports two M.2 module slots that can accommodate various module sizes. 1x M.2-3042, B key or B+M Key (Optional) via PCIEx1/USB3.0/SATA3 interface. 1x M.2-3042/3080/30110, B key or B+M key (Optional) via PCIEx1/USB3.0/SATA3 interface To install the M.2 module...

  • Page 40: Installing Mpcie Module

    Installing MPCIE Module This system supports one MPCIE module slot MPCIE1 that supports wireless connection. To install the MPCIE module 1. Align the notch of the module with the socket key in the slot, and insert it at 30 degrees into the socket until it is fully seated in the connector.

  • Page 41: Mounting An Sma-Mount Antenna Cable Assembly

    NCA-4020 User Manual Mounting an SMA-Mount Antenna Cable Assembly To mount the Wi-Fi/LTE antennas: 1. Take out the antenna pigtail cable from the Antenna Kit. From inside the chassis, insert the SMA Female Bulkhead through the antenna hole on the panel.

  • Page 42: Rf Cable Routing

    RF Cable Routing For optimal RF signal reception, please connect the antenna cables to the Wifi or LTE modules as described in this section, and attach antennas to the right SMA connectors on the front panel. Configuration1: Wifi (MPCIE1) + LTE(M2_2) Wifi...
  • Page 43 NCA-4020 User Manual Configuration2: LTE1 (M2_2) + LTE2 (MPCIE1) LTE2 LTE1...

  • Page 44: Installing Nano Sim Cards

    Installing Nano SIM Cards This system supports three nano-SIM slots respectively for M2_1, MPCIE1 and M2_2 slots. To install the SIM card: 1. On the front panel, loosen the two screws that secure the SIM slot door. 2. After the SIM slots are revealed, push in the SIM card with the cut-off corner facing inwards, and the golden contacts facing down.

  • Page 45: Installing The Tpm Module

    NCA-4020 User Manual Installing the TPM Module 1. Locate the TPM1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Insert the TPM module. It is important the PIN 1 marked on the connector is inserted into the corresponding pin hole in the module.

  • Page 46: Installing The Hard Disk

    Installing the Hard Disk This system supports two 2.5” HDD/SSD with a disk tray. 1. The disk tray is already secured on the bottom panel. Loosen the screw that secures it and slide the tray in the direction shown in the picture to remove it.
  • Page 47 NCA-4020 User Manual 2. Insert the rubber washers into the notches of the tray, and slide them to the position shown in the picture. 3. Mount the disk onto the tray and secure it with the provided disk screws. Make...
  • Page 48 5. Connect the hard disks to SATA1 port and SATA2 port with the two provided SATA data cables. Since these two disks shares the same power source from PW11 port, SATA2 SATA1 connect them to the PW11 port PW11 using the provided SATA power cable.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Cooling Fans

    NCA-4020 User Manual Replacing the Cooling Fans Cooling fans may wear down eventually. Please refer to the steps below for replacing cooling fans. When using a new cooling fan, just reverse the steps to install the fan back onto the enclosure and the system.

  • Page 50: Installing The Ac Power Supply

    Installing the AC Power Supply Power supply units wear down eventually. Please be noted that this system supports only 600W PSU. Please prepare the power supply units matching this capacity. 1. On the rear panel, locate the power supply units and disconnect the power cords.

  • Page 51: Installing The Dc Power Supply

    (each), Tma = 40 degrees C, and the altitude of operation = 5000m. The cable should be 12AWG (22A minimum, 72V minimum). If you need further assistance with purchasing the power source, please contact Lanner Electronics Inc. for further information.

  • Page 52: Mounting The System

    Mounting the System There are two methods for installing this system into a rack: With Mounting Ear Brackets only This method is quick and easy by fixing this system to the front posts of the rack, but it also makes servicing the system more difficult.
  • Page 53 NCA-4020 User Manual Installing the System Using Mounting Ear Brackets Only 1. Check the accessory pack for the following items: 1x Screw Pack 2x Ear Brackets 2. Align the bracket to the side of the chassis and make sure the screw-holes are matched, and then secure the bracket onto the chassis with three provided screws.
  • Page 54 Installing the System Using the Slide Rail Kit (with Mounting Ear Brackets) 1. Check the package contents of the Slide Rail Kit. The kit shall include the following items: 1x pack of M4X4L screws (for securing the Rail Brackets on the system) 1x pack of 7.1 Round Hole screws (for securing the system on...
  • Page 55 NCA-4020 User Manual 5. Align the bracket to the side of the chassis make sure screw-holes are matched, and then secure the bracket onto the chassis with three provided M4X4L screws. Align the screws with the holes indicated on the brackets and the screw holes on the side of the chassis.
  • Page 56 9. For the rear rack installation, slide the rail to aim and engage the bolts on the rail’s rear end with the two available holes on the post, and the rail assembly will click into place. Click 10. Stretch both of the Inner Rails out to their fullest extent.
  • Page 57 NCA-4020 User Manual 12. While pushing in the system, also push and hold the Rail Lock tab on both brackets. Rail Lock Push the system all the way in until it stops. To remove the system from the rack, gently pull it outwards while pushing the Release Tab on both sides of the brackets.

  • Page 58: Chapter 3: Software Setup

    Remote Server Management Overview This document specifies the BMC firmware features of Lanner. The BMC firmware implements IPMI 2.0 based on ASPEED service processor. It performs all the BMC management tasks defined by IPMI 2.0. In addition, Lanner’s BMC firmware runs an embedded web-server for full configuration using Web UI, which has a low learning curve.
  • Page 59 NCA-4020 User Manual BMC Firmware Functional Description System health monitoring The BMC implements system sensor monitoring feature. It could monitor voltage, temperature, and current of critical components. System Power Management The BMC implements chassis power and resets functions for system administrators to control and manage the system power behavior.
  • Page 60 Serial over LAN (SOL) IPMI 2.0 SOL is implemented to redirect the system serial controller traffic over an IPMI session. System administrators are able to establish a SOL connection with a standard IPMI client, like IPMITOOL, to remotely interact with serial text-based interfaces such as OS command-line and serial redirected BIOS interfaces.
  • Page 61 NCA-4020 User Manual IPMI Commands Support List COMMANDS NETFN IPM Device “Global” Commands Get Device ID APP (06h) Cold Reset APP (06h) Warm Reset APP (06h) Get Device GUID APP (06h) BMC Watchdog Timer Commands Reset Watchdog Timer APP (06h)
  • Page 62 Delete SEL Entry Storage (0Ah) Clear SEL Storage (0Ah) Get SEL Time Storage (0Ah) Set SEL Time Storage (0Ah) Get SEL Time UTC Offset Storage (0Ah) Set SEL Time UTC Offset Storage (0Ah) LAN Device Commands Set LAN Configuration Parameters Transport (0Ch) Get LAN Configuration Parameters Transport (0Ch)
  • Page 63 NCA-4020 User Manual Using BMC Web UI In the address bar of your Internet browser, input the IP address of the remote server to access the BMC interface of that server. Initial access of BMC prompts you to enter username and password. A screenshot of the login screen is...
  • Page 64 Default User Name and Password Username: admin Password: admin The default username and password are in lower-case characters. When you log in using the default username and password, you will get full administrative rights, and it will ask you to change the default password once you log in.
  • Page 65 NCA-4020 User Manual First Time Wizard After the first time login, you will see first time wizard welcome page as the following picture. Please press the “Next” button and configure your BMC step by step. In the “Configure Network” page, you could specify the hostname and network settings of BMC.
  • Page 66 In the final page, please press “Finish” button to complete the first time wizard. BMC will be rebooted and apply new settings. You could reconnect to the WebUI after a few minutes.
  • Page 67 NCA-4020 User Manual Web UI Layout The BMC Web UI consists of various menu items: Menu Bar The menu bar displays the following: Dashboard Sensor FRU Information Transceiver Info Event Log Settings Remote Control Image Redirection Power Control Maintenance Sign out...
  • Page 68 Quick Button and Logged-in User The user information and quick buttons are located at the top right of the Web UI. User Information Logged-in user information: Click the icon to view the logged-in user information. A screenshot of the logged-in user information is shown below: Logged-in User Information The logged-in user information shows the logged-in user’s username, privilege, with the quick buttons allowing you to perform the following functions:...

  • Page 69: Installing Operating System

    NCA-4020 User Manual Installing Operating System If your system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system using the following resources. Via IPMI Interface 1. Download the ISO image and make a bootable DVD from it. 2. Connect a DVD player or other type of readers (floppy disk, or a drive) to a computer.

  • Page 70: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS is a firmware embedded on an exclusive chip on the system’s motherboard. Lanner's BIOS firmware offering including market-proven technologies such as Secure Boot and Intel Boot Guard technology deliver solid commitments for the shield protection against malware, uncertified sequences and other named cyber threats.
  • Page 71 NCA-4020 User Manual Setup main page contains BIOS information and project version information. Feature Description BIOS Vendor: American Megatrends Core Version: AMI Kernel version, CRB code base, X64 Compliancy: UEFI version, PI version BIOS Information Project Version: BIOS release version...
  • Page 72 Advanced Page Select the Advanced menu item from the BIOS setup screen to enter the “Advanced” setup screen. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen.
  • Page 73 NCA-4020 User Manual Trusted Computing Feature Options Description Enables or disables BIOS support for security device. Security Device Enabled By disabling this function, OS will not show Security Support Disabled Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
  • Page 74 Trusted Computing (TPM1.2) Feature Options Description Enables or disables BIOS support for security device. Security Device Enabled By disabling this function, OS will not show Security Support Disabled Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Enables or disables Security Device. Enabled Note TPM State...
  • Page 75 NCA-4020 User Manual Trusted Computing (TPM2.0) Feature Options Description Security Device Enabled Enables or disables BIOS support for security device. Support Disabled By disabling this function, OS will not show Security...
  • Page 76 Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Enabled SHA-1 PCR Bank Enables or disables SHA-1 PCR Bank. Disabled Enabled SHA256 PCR Bank Enables or disables SHA256 PCR Bank. Disabled None Schedules an Operation for the Security Device. TPM Clear Pending Note...
  • Page 77 NCA-4020 User Manual Super IO Configuration...
  • Page 78 Serial port 1 Configuration Feature Options Description Enabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Disabled Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ = 4...
  • Page 79 NCA-4020 User Manual Serial port 2 Configuration Feature Options Description Enabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Disabled Device Settings IO=2F8h; IRQ = 3...
  • Page 80 Case Open Configuration Feature Options Description Enabled Case Open Enables or disables Case Open function Disabled...
  • Page 81 NCA-4020 User Manual Digital I/O Configuration Feature Options Description Output Low Digital I/O Output 1 Configure Digital I/O Pin1 Output High Output Low Digital I/O Output 2 Configure Digital I/O Pin3 Output High Output Low Digital I/O Output 3 Configure Digital I/O Pin5...
  • Page 82 Watch Dog Timer Configuration Feature Options Description Watch Dog Enabled Enables or disables Watch Dog Timer function Timer Disabled...
  • Page 83 NCA-4020 User Manual Status LED Configuration Feature Options Description Status LED GREEN Configures Status LED color...
  • Page 84 Serial Port Console Redirection Feature Options Description COM0 Enabled Console Enables or disables Console Redirection Disabled Redirection...
  • Page 85 NCA-4020 User Manual Console Redirection Settings Feature Options Description VT100: ASCII char set VT100 VT100+:Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. VT100+ Terminal Type VT-UTF8 VT-UTF8:Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode ANSI chars onto 1 or more bytes ANSI: Extended ASCII char set...
  • Page 86 RTS/CTS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Disabled Enables VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for Support Enabled ANSI/VT100 terminals Disabled With this mode enabled, only text will be sent. This Recorder Mode Enabled is to capture Terminal data. Disabled Resolution 100x31 Enables or disables extended terminal resolution Enabled VT100 LINUX...
  • Page 87 NCA-4020 User Manual Legacy Console Redirection Settings Feature Options Description Redirection COM Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy COM0 Port OS and Legacy OPROM Messages.
  • Page 88 PCI Subsystem Settings Feature Options Description Enables or Disables 64bit capable Devices to be Above 4G Disabled Decoded in Above 4G Address Space (Only if Decoding Enabled System Supports 64 bit PCI Decoding). If the system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this Disabled SR-IOV Support option...
  • Page 89 NCA-4020 User Manual USB Configuration Feature Options Description Enables Legacy USB support. Enabled Auto option disables legacy support if no Legacy USB Support Disabled USB devices are connected; Auto Disabled option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
  • Page 90 1 sec 5 sec USB mass storage device Start Unit Device reset time-out 10 sec command time-out 20 sec Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Auto Device power-up delay Controller. Auto uses default value: for a Manual Root port, it is 100 ms, for a Hub port the delay is taken from Hub descriptor.
  • Page 91 NCA-4020 User Manual Network Stack Configuration Feature Options Description Disabled Network Stack Enables or disables UEFI Network Stack Enabled Disabled Enables Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If IPV4 is Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled disabled, PXE boot option will not be created.
  • Page 92 CSM Configuration Feature Options Description Disabled CSM Support Enables or disables CSM Support Enabled Do Not Launch Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Network UEFI PXE OpROM Legacy Do Not Launch Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage UEFI Storage OpROM Legacy...
  • Page 93 NCA-4020 User Manual Control Legacy PXE Boot Feature Options Description Control Legacy PXE Disabled Control Legacy PXE Boot from which LAN Boot from MGT Lan1...
  • Page 94 Platform Configuration Page Select the Platform menu item from the BIOS setup screen to enter the Platform Setup screen. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen. Feature Options Description Displays and provides option to change PCH Configuration None the PCH Settings...
  • Page 95 NCA-4020 User Manual PCH Configuration Feature Options Description PCI Express None PCI Express Configuration settings Configuration PCH SATA None SATA devices and settings Configuration PCH sSATA None sSATA devices and settings Configuration Security Configuration None Security Configuration settings Power ON...
  • Page 96 PCI Express Configuration Feature Options Description Enable PCIe root port function swapping PCIe Root Port Disabled feature to dynamically assign function 0 Function Swapping Enabled to enabled root port. MRRS 128B MRRS 256B MRRS 512B Max Read Request Size PCIE Max Read Request Size Selection. MRRS 1024B MRRS 2048B MRRS 4096B...
  • Page 97 NCA-4020 User Manual PCH sSATA Configuration Feature Options Description Disabled sSATA Controller Enables or disables sSATA Controller Enabled AHCI This will configure sSATA as RAID or Configure SATA as AHCI. RAID Support Aggressive Disabled Link Power Enables or disables SALP...
  • Page 98 spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot. Hard Disk Drive Identify the SATA port is connected to SATA Device Type Solid State Drive Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive Unknown ISATA Identify the SATA Topology if it is Default SATA Topology Direct Connect or ISATA or Flex or DirectConnect or M2...
  • Page 99 NCA-4020 User Manual Security Configuration Feature Options Description SMM BIOS Write Disabled Enable/Disable SMM BIOS Write-Protect feature Protect Enabled...
  • Page 100 Server ME Configuration...
  • Page 101 NCA-4020 User Manual Runtime Error Logging Feature Options Description Disabled System Error Enable/Disable setup options. System Errors Enabled...
  • Page 102 Socket Configuration Page Select the Socket menu item from the BIOS setup screen to enter the Socket Setup screen. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen. Feature Options Description Processor Displays and provides option to change the None Configuration Processor Settings...
  • Page 103 NCA-4020 User Manual Processor Configuration Feature Options Description Hyper-Threading Disabled Enables Hyper Threading (Software Method to [ALL] Enabled Enable/Disable Logical Processor threads.
  • Page 104 Disabled Machine Check Enable or Disable the Machine Check Enabled Execute Disable Disabled When disabled, it forces the XD feature flag to Enabled always return 0. Disabled Enable Intel® TXT Enables Intel(R) TXT Enabled Disabled Enables the Vanderpool Technology, which takes Enabled effect after reboot.
  • Page 105 NCA-4020 User Manual Per-Socket Configuration Feature Options Description CPU Socket0 None None Configuration...
  • Page 106 CPU Socket0 Configuration Feature Options Description Core Disable 0: Enable all cores. 3fff: Disable all cores Bitmap(Hex) Disabled IOT Cfg None Enabled...
  • Page 107 NCA-4020 User Manual Memory Configuration Feature Options Description Auto 1000 1066 1200 1333 1400 1600 1800 1866 Memory 2000 Maximum Memory Frequency Selections in Mhz. Do not select Reserved Frequency 2133 2200 2400 2600 2666 2800-OvrClk 2933-OvrClk 3000-OvrClk 3200-OvrClk 3400-OvrClk...
  • Page 108 3733-OvrClk 3800-OvrClk 4000-OvrClk 4200-OvrClk 4266-OvrClk 4400-OvrClk Displays memory topology with Dimm population Memory Topology None information...
  • Page 109 NCA-4020 User Manual IIO Configuration Feature Options Description Socket0 None None Configuration IOAT None All IOAT configuration options Configuration Intel® VT for Press <Enter> to bring up the Intel? VT for Directed I/O None Directed I/O (VT-d) Configuration menu. (VT-d)
  • Page 110 Socket0 Configuration Feature Options Description Socket 0 None Settings related to PCI Express Port 1A PcieBr1D00F0 Socket 0 None Settings related to PCI Express Port 1C PcieBr1D02F0 Socket 0 None Settings related to PCI Express Port 2A PcieBr2D00F0 Socket 0 None Settings related to PCI Express Port 2C PcieBr2D02F0...
  • Page 111 NCA-4020 User Manual IOAT Configuration Feature Options Description Sck0 IOAT Config None None Disable TPH TLP Processing Hint disable Disabled Prioritize TPH Prioritize TPH Enabled Disabled Relaxed Ordering Relaxed Ordering Enable/Disable Enabled...
  • Page 112 Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Feature Options Description Intel® VT for Disabled Press <Enter> to bring up the Intel? VT for Directed I/O Enabled Directed I/O (VT-d) Configuration menu. (VT-d) Interrupt Disabled Enable/Disable VT_D Interrupt Remapping Support Remapping Enabled PassThrough Disabled Enable/Disable Non-Isoch VT_D Engine Pass...
  • Page 113 NCA-4020 User Manual Advanced Power Management Configuration Feature Options Description P State Control Configuration Sub Menu, CPU P State Control None include Turbo, XE and etc. CPU C State Control None CPU C State setting...
  • Page 114 CPU P State Control Feature Options Description Disabled SpeedStep(Pstates) Enables or disables EIST (P-States) Enabled Max Performance Boot performance Max Efficient Select the performance state that the mode Set by Intel Node BIOS will set before OS hand off. Manager Disabled Energy Efficient Turbo Disable, MSR Energy Efficient Turbo...
  • Page 115 NCA-4020 User Manual CPU C State Control Feature Options Description Autonomous Core Disabled Autonomous Core C-State Control C-State Enabled Disabled Enables or disables CPU C6(ACPI C3) CPU C6 report Enabled report to OS Enhanced Halt State Disabled Core C1E auto promotion Control. Takes...
  • Page 116 Server Mgmt Page Feature Options Description Enabled Enable or disables interfaces to communicate with BMC Support Disabled BMC. Wait For BMC response for specified time out. In Enabled PILOTII, BMC starts at the same time when BIOS Wait For BMC Disabled starts during AC power ON.
  • Page 117 NCA-4020 User Manual Do Nothing Configure how the system should respond if the FRB-2 Timer Reset FRB-2 Timer expires. Not available if FRB-2 Timer is Policy Power Down disabled. Power Cycle If enabled, it starts a BIOS timer which can only be...
  • Page 118 System Event Log Feature Options Description SEL Components Disabled Enables or disables all features of System Enabled Event Logging during boot. Erase SEL Yes, On next reset Choose options for erasing SEL. Yes, On every reset Do Nothing Erase When SEL is Full Choose options for reactions to a full SEL.
  • Page 119 NCA-4020 User Manual BMC network configuration Feature Options Description Select to configure LAN channel parameters Unspecified Configuration statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC). The Static unspecified option will not modify any BMC Address source DynamicBmcDhcp network parameters during BIOS phase.
  • Page 120 View System Event Log...
  • Page 121 NCA-4020 User Manual Security Page Select the Security menu item from the BIOS setup screen to enter the Security Setup screen. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen. Feature Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, it only...
  • Page 122 Secure Boot Feature Options Description Secure Boot is activated when Platform Key(PK) is Secure Boot Disabled enrolled, System mode is User/Deployed, and CSM Enable Enabled function is disabled. Customizable Secure Boot mode: In Custom mode, Standard Secure Boot Policy variables can be configured by Secure Boot Mode Custom physically...
  • Page 123 NCA-4020 User Manual Key Management Feature Options Description Factory Key Disabled Provision factory default keys on next re-boot only Provision Enabled when System in Setup Mode. Force System to User Mode. Configure NVRAM to Restore Factory None contain OEM-defined factory default Secure Boot keys keys.
  • Page 124 Boot Page Select the Boot menu item from the BIOS setup screen to enter the Boot Setup screen. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen. Feature Options Description The number of seconds to wait for setup Setup Prompt Timeout activation key.
  • Page 125 NCA-4020 User Manual Save and Exit Page Select the Save and Exit menu item from the BIOS setup screen to enter the Save and Exit Setup screen. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen.
  • Page 126 ■ Restore Defaults Restore default values for all setup options. Select “Yes” to load Optimized defaults. Note The items under Boot Override were not same with image. It should depend on devices connect on system.

  • Page 127: Appendix A: Led Indicator Explanations

    NCA-4020 User Manual APPENDIX A: LED INDICATOR EXPLANATIONS The status explanations of LED indicators on Front Panel are as follows: System Power System Status HDD Activity System Power Solid Green The system is powered on The system is powered off System Status This LED indicator is programmable.

  • Page 128: Appendix B: Ieee 802.1Q Vlan Tag Application Note

    APPENDIX B: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN TAG APPLICATION NOTE Sample Diagram...

  • Page 129: Bcm Diagnostic Shell

    NCA-4020 User Manual BCM Diagnostic Shell Decompress the tarball to a working directory: e.g., tar xzf bcm_sdk_6.5.13_kv-4.15.0_x64_static_0529.tar.gz -C /root/brcm/sdk_bin Enter the folder where you decompresses the tar file as above and launch BCM diagnostic shell with root privilege: e.g., cd /root/brcm/sdk_bin/bcm_sdk_6.5.13_kv-4.15.0_x64_static_0529 e.g., sudo ./bcm_diag.sh...
  • Page 130 pvlan set ge3 13 pvlan set ge4 14 pvlan set ge5 15 pvlan set ge6 16 pvlan set ge7 17 pvlan set ge8 18 pvlan set ge9 19 pvlan set xe2 20 pvlan set xe3 21 pvlan set xe4 22 pvlan set xe5 23 Install VLAN package apt install vlan...
  • Page 131 NCA-4020 User Manual ifconfig enp183s0f0.17 10.10.17.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 up ifconfig enp183s0f0.18 10.10.18.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 up ifconfig enp183s0f0.19 10.10.19.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 up ifconfig enp183s0f1 up ifconfig enp183s0f1.20 10.10.20.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 up ifconfig enp183s0f1.21 10.10.21.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 up ifconfig enp183s0f1.22 10.10.22.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 up ifconfig enp183s0f1.23 10.10.23.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 up...

  • Page 132: Host Receives A Packet With Vlan Tag

    Host Receives a Packet with VLAN Tag Setup an IP address of PC with same IP subnet as host side specific interface, e.g., enp183s0f0.14 Connect PC copper port to BCM switch copper port ge4.
  • Page 133 NCA-4020 User Manual Use tcpdump utility to capture packets sudo tcpdump -nni enp183s0f0 -e -v vlan Send a ping request from PC to Host The host received the ARP & ICMP requests with VLAN tag from interface enp183s0f0.14 and sent the...

  • Page 134: Appendix C: Dual Bios Introduction

    Eventually, you are left with no choice but to ship the board back to the manufacturer. Lanner understands this pain and has empowered our products with the Dual BIOS feature. Normally, the Primary BIOS is used to boot the OS during powering up; when Primary BIOS is down, the Recovery BIOS automatically jumps in to boot up the OS for the User to take further steps such as performing data backup and BIOS upgrade.

  • Page 135: Addressing Bios Start-Up Failure With Dual Bios

    NCA-4020 User Manual Addressing BIOS Start-up Failure with Dual BIOS Few things can shut down a computer as completely as a corrupted BIOS. With Dual BIOS feature, you will be guaranteed to enter a healthy OS to perform thorough troubleshooting before the situation is irreparable.
  • Page 136 How do I know which BIOS the system is booting from? On POST screen, the Boot Bios information will display the BIOS used for this bootup. I just found the system being booted from the Recovery BIOS, what’s next? With the Recovery BIOS at work, it can be asserted that the Primary BIOS is having such severe problem that it failed to function.
  • Page 137 Before you start, make sure you select the correct firmware version and go through the instructions for BIOS update in BIOS Engineering Spec and BIOS fix information in the Release Note thoroughly. If you cannot be certain if this version is correct for your system, please contact Lanner Technical Support.

  • Page 138: Appendix D: Terms And Conditions

    APPENDIX D: TERMS AND CONDITIONS Warranty Policy 1. All products are under warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. 2. The buyer will bear the return freight charges for goods returned for repair within the warranty period; whereas the manufacturer will bear the after service freight charges for goods returned to the user.

  • Page 139: Rma Service Request Form

    NCA-4020 User Manual RMA Service Request Form When requesting RMA service, please fill out the following form. Without this form enclosed, your RMA cannot be processed.

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