Table of Contents Preface �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i Safety Instructions �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii About This Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� iii Chapter 1� Product Features ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1�1 Component ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1�2 Specifications ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 1�3 Feature ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4 2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup ���������������������������������������������������������� 4 2.1.1 Processor Installation ..................
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4.6.1 Power ........................42 4�7 Boot ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 43 4.7.1 Boot ........................43 4�8 Exit ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44 4.8.1 Exit........................44 Chapter 5� BMC Configuration Settings ��������������������������������������������������� 45 5�1 Login ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 45 5�2 Web GUI ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 46 5.2.1 Menu Bar ......................46 5.2.2 User Information and Quick Button ..............47 5.2.3 Dashboard ......................
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Document Release History Release Date Version Update Content September User's Manual release to public. 2019 November Specification update. 2019 January Manual cover update. 2021 March Connector update. 2021...
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®...
Safety Instructions When installing, operating, or performing maintenance on this equipment, the following safety precautions should always be taken into account in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Carefully read the safety instructions below before using this product. •...
This document pellucidly presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and firmware settings for the Vela motherboard. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the AIC website: https://www.aicipc.com/en/productdetail/51202.
Chapter 1� Product Features This section describes the hardware specifications and features of the Vela motherboard. The fundamental components of the Vela severboard are provided below. 1�1 Component Vela Serverboard PCIe Gen3 x16 8 x SATA3 Intel PCH (from CPU0)
Chapter 1. Product Features 1�2 Specifications Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Intel ® Lewisburg PCH on-chip solution Processor (Skylake/Cascade Lake/Cascade Lake Refresh) • 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (by 2 x SATA 7 pin) Support SATA • 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s by edge slot for extension 240W CPU TDP Aspeed AST2500 Advanced PCIe Graphics &...
Featured with ground breaking technologies including Intel® Next Generation Microarchitecture and Instruction Set (AVX-512, VMD, QAT - optional by PCH SKU), Speed Shift Technology, UPI link speeds up to 10.4GT/s, the Vela server board enable next gener- ation server solutions with an incredible leap in performance.
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup This chapter provides the graphic detail and basic instruction for hardware installation. Turn off the system and unplug all peripheral devices before proceeding. 2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup The serverboard supports dual Xeon scalable processors and Socket P0 (LGA-3647). 2�1�1 Processor Installation To ensure a safe and easy setup, you need to prepare before installation: ...
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Processor Socket Assembly: The server board includes two processor sockets (LGA-3647), supports one or two of the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family and has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of up to 165W on selected models. PHM (Processor Heatsink Module) Component: Non Frabic Processor...
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup The PHM sits level with the processor socket assembly. The PHM is NOT installed properly if it does not sit level with the processor socket assembly. Once the PHM is seated over the processor socket assembly, the four heat sink torque screws must be tightened in order as shown below.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2 System Memory 2�2�1 Placement The DIMMs are displayed on the Vela board as JDIMMC0/ JDIMMB0/JDIMMA0/JDIMMD0/ JDIMME1/ JDIMME0/JDIMMF1/ JDIMMF0/JDIMML0/JDIMMK0/ JDIMMK1/JDIMMJ0/JDIMMJ1/ JDIMMG0/JDIMMH0/JDIMMI0. To ensure satisfactory performance, you need to: Verify the DIMM type: This product supports DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM with EEC (Error Correction Code).
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2�4 Installation Step 1 Unlock the DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2 Insert the memory module into the slot. Make sure that the DIMM notch is accurately positioned. DIMM notch Step 3 Close the retaining clips to complete installation.
Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings This section provides illustrations that display the internal jumpers, connectors, and system LED indicators on the Vela motherboard. The motherboard layout and essential connectors are listed below for your reference. 3�1 Block Diagram...
Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 3�4 Connector and Jumper 3�4�1 Connector 1 VGA Connector (JVGA_INT) GND 1 2 DACROA VGA abbreviates for Video Graphics Array. DACGOA 3 4 N.C. This is a standard 15-pin D-sub connector DDC_DATAO 5 6 GND used for video output. GND 7 8 DACBOA N.C.
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Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 7a BMC I C Header (JBMC_I2C1) C abbreviates for Inter-Integrated Circuit. 1 I2C10SCL This 3-pin header is an I C bus that provides a 2 I2C10SDA interconnection between the BMC and chassis 3 GND devices. 7b IPMB Header (JBMC_I2C2) 1 I2C1SDA IPMB abbreviates for Intelligent Platform Management Bus.
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Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 15 Power Supply Connector (J13) This 5-pin connector provides the motherboard 1 +5V_AUX with power. 2 +5V_AUX 3 ATX_GD 4 PS_ON# 5 GND 16 Power Supply Connector (JPWR2) This 14-pin connector provides the GND 1 8 +12V motherboard with power.
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Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 26 Front I/O Header (JUSB_INT1) This is a 11-pin front I/O header. +5V_USB23 1 20 KEY (no pin) PCH_FP_USB3_RX_N2 2 19 +5V_USB23 10 11 PCH_FP_USB3_RX_P2 3 18 PCH_FP_USB3_RX_N3 GND 4 17 PCH_FP_USB3_RX_P3 PCH_FP_USB3_TX_N2 5 16 GND PCH_FP_USB3_TX_P2 6 15 PCH_FP_USB3_TX_N3 GND 7...
Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 3�4�2 Jumper A NCSI_RXER (J5) Setting Short Enable Open Disable Default B BMC Debug port Configurations (J9) Setting Short Disable Open BMC Debug port Default C Top Swap Override Jumper (J8) Setting Enable Top swap Short mode Disable Top Open...
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Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings H Power Good Lock Jumper (JPG_LOCK) JPG_LOCK Setting Short Enable Open Disable Default I Flash Descriptor Security verride Jumper (J4) Setting Flash security Short override Open Disable Default J BMC Reset Jumper (JBMC_RST) JBMC_RST Setting Short Reset BMC Open Normal...
Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 3�4�3 LED Indicator Green (Blinking) BMC activity is detected. BMC Heart Beat BMC is not active. Green System power good is ready. SYS PG LED S y s t e m p o w e r g o o d i s n o t ready.
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, • Press Esc key during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) To enter BIOS after POST, you have to restart the system by using one of the three methods: •...
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�2 BIOS Setup 4�2�1 Menu Press and to select the options of the menu bar. Press Enter to access the option screen. Menu Description Main Displays basic system information and date & time. Advanced Allows configuration of advanced system settings.
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Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings There will be a message “Entering SETUP” displayed on the diagnostics screen. Identify the BIOS version. NOTE For the official released version, the last digit of the BIOS version must end in a “0.“ ...
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�2�3 Update To identify the latest BIOS version, please check the BIOS setup. Update BIOS by INSYDE H2OFFT-D utility under DOS environment If you need to update Flash in the DOS environment, please use H2OFFT-D utility. To use this utility, you must include the flash.bat , H2OFFT-D.exe, and bin file in the same folder.
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�2�4 DCPMM Setup Refer to section 4.2.2 step 1 and 2 to enter the Front Page menu. Enter the option "Device Management." In "Device Management" page, enter "Intel(R) Optane(TM) DC Persistent Memory Configuration"...
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Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Intel(R) Optane(TM) DC Persistent Memory Configuration • DIMMs • Regions • Namespaces...
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�3 Main Main Option Key: 4�3�1 Main Main System time Configures the current time. System date Configures the current date.
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�4�4 SIO AST2500 SIO AST2500 Serial Port A Auto [Enable] Disable Base I/O Address [3F8] Interrupt IRQ3 [IRQ4] Serial Port B Auto [Enable] Disable Base I/O Address [2F8] Interrupt [IRQ3] IRQ4 Serial Port D Auto Enable [Disable] Base I/O Address...
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4.4.7 PCH Configuration PCH Configuration PCH Devices PCH state after G3 [S5] Last State SATA Controller [Enable] Disable Configure SATA as [AHCI] RAID Support Aggressive Link Power [Enable] Disable Management Port 0~7 [Enable] Disable SATA Port 0 DevSlp Enable [Disable] PCH SATA...
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�8 Exit Exit Option Key: 4�8�1 Exit 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. Load Optimal Defaults Load optimal default items.
Chapter 5� BMC Configuration Settings 5�1 Login NOTE This feature works with the JAVA 6 run time installed console environment. The BMC default IP source is DHCP. The IP address can be configured in H2O IPMI configuration as demonstrated by the example below. Step 1 Open the browser and then type in the BMC IP address.
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 of a Dashboard device. Sensor The Sensor Readings page displays all the sensor related information. The FRU Information page displays the details for FRU devices in the FRU Information system.
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. Button Description User...
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Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�3 Dashboard The Dashboord page displays device, system, and network information. 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 view detailed information on a particular sensor.
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. 5�2�6 Logs and Reports The System Inventory page displays IPMI Event Log and Video Log.
Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�7 Settings The Settings page displays the configuration settings for KVM Mouse Setting, Media Redirection Settings, Network Settings, Platform Event Filter, Services, SMTP Settings, SSL Settings, System Firewall, User Management, and Video Recording. Settings Menu and Option Keys: Settings Mouse Mode Configuration •...
Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�8 Remote Control The Remote Control page displays the configuration for power control and remote KVM. Launch KVM...
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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. Step 4 To stop the recording, click Stop Record.
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Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Remote KVM Menu and Option Key Button 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. This option is used to resume the Console Redirection when the session Resume Video is paused.
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Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings This menu item can be used to act as the Right <Ctrl> right-side <CTRL> key when in Console Redirection. This menu item can be used to act as Right <Alt> the right-side <ALT> key when in Console Redirection.
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. Power Off: To immediately power off the server.
Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�10 Maintenance This Maintenance page displays the configuration settings for Backup Configuration, Firmware Image Location, Firmware Information, Fimware Update, Preserve Configuration, Restore Configuration, Restore Configuration, and Restore Factory Defaults. Maintenance Procedure 1. Click Check All to backup the selected configuration items. The Backup Configuration page will appear Click Download Config to save the backup file to the client system Backup Configuration...
Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�11 Sign out To log out of the BMC: Method 1: Click Sign out from the menu bar. The Logout dialog box will pop out. Method 2: Click the root quick button on the top right corner of the screen.
1. Boot to the DOS (MS-DOS or Free DOS is workable). 2. Enter BMC firmware directory [XXXXXVEOOOYYY_ARK]; XXXXX: project name ; OOO: for Vela standard version YYY:firmware version; K: For auxiliary version 3. Execute a.bat batch file to update the BMC firmware.
Chapter 6� Technical Support 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 United States Tel: +886-3-433-9188 Toll free: + 1-866-800-0056 Fax: +886-3-287-1818- Tel: +1-909-895-8989 Sales Email: sales@aicipc�com�tw...
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