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Date of Release:2021-07-02
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  • Page 1 NCA-6520 User Manual Network Appliance Platform Hardware Platforms for Network Computing NCA-6520 User Manual Version: 1.0 Date of Release:2021-07-02...
  • Page 2 Copyright and Trademarks This document is copyrighted © 2021 by Lanner Electronics Inc. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice.
  • Page 3 NCA-6520 User Manual Compliances and Certification This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In order to protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.
  • Page 4 In order not to result in potential electric shock or fire, please avoid improper use narrated below: Replacing a battery with an incorrect type (e.g. in the case of certain lithium battery types), which can defeat a safety guard. Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, which can result in an explosion.
  • Page 5 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 6 communications radio. Avertissement concernant la pile au lithium Risque d’explosion si la pile est remplacée par une autre d’un mauvais type. Jetez les piles usagées conformément aux instructions. L’installation doit être effectuée par un électricien formé ou une personne formée à l’électricité connaissant toutes les spécifications d’installation et d’appareil du produit.
  • Page 7 NCA-6520 User Manual Procédure de mise à la terre pour source d’alimentation CC Procédure de mise à la terre pour source d’alimentation CC Desserrez la vis du terminal de mise à la terre. Branchez le câble de mise à la terre à la terre.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview ............10 Package Content ......................... 10 Ordering Information ......................... 10 Optional Accessories ........................11 System Specifications ......................... 12 Chapter 2: Motherboard Information .......... 16 Block Diagram ..........................16 Motherboard Layout ........................17 Internal Jumper & Connectors ....................18 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup ............
  • Page 9 NCA-6520 User Manual BMC Main Features ........................62 BMC Firmware Functional Description ..................63 IPMI Commands Support List ..................... 65 Using BMC Web UI ........................67 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup ............... 73 Main Setup ..........................73 Advanced Setup .......................... 75 Platform Setup ..........................

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    Chapter 1: Product Overview CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW Thank you for choosing NCA-6520. NCA-6520 is a 2U 19” rackmount network security appliance featuring dual 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor, higher throughputs, built-in crypto acceleration and exceptional NIC module expansion. NCA-6520 accommodates up to twenty-four 288-pin DDR4 R- DIMM/LRDIMM at 2133/2400/2666/2933/3200 MHz, providing up to 1536GB of system memory.

  • Page 11: Optional Accessories

    NCA-6520 User Manual Optional Accessories Model Description NCS2-LCM6210A LCM module for NCS2 (By ODM/OEM) IAC-TPM04A TPM module RISER CARD KIT RC-U201A M.2 to U.2 Mini SAS NVMe module card and cable (by project) 850W AC PSU 850W AC power module...

  • Page 12: System Specifications

    Chapter 1: Product Overview System Specifications Form Factor 2U 19“ Rackmount Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family (Ice Processor Options Lake-SP) CPU Socket 2x LGA4189 Platform Chipset Intel® C627A Security Acceleration Intel® QuickAssist Technology BIOS AMI SPI Flash BIOS DDR4 2133/2400/2666/2933/3200 MHz Technology R-DIMM / LRDIMM System Memory...
  • Page 13 NCA-6520 User Manual Front Panel NCA-6520 Description Reset Button Software reset System Power LED Indicators System Status HDD Activity USB Ports 2x USB 3.0 RJ45 Ports 2x RJ45 w/ LED for Dual MGT (support PXE; enabled as default) 1 x LOM for remote management...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1: Product Overview Rear Panel NCA-6520A R3 R4 Description 1x PCIE x16 HH/FL Size Bracket at left rear side; & 1x PCIE x16 Rear PCIe Expansion HH/HL Size Bracket at right rear side, up to 75W for single slot (optional) ESD Jack 1x Semi-Shearing hole for ESD screws...
  • Page 15 NCA-6520 User Manual NCA-6520B R3 R4 R5 Description 2x PCIE x16 FH/FL Size Bracket at rear side, up to 250W for Rear PCIe Expansion single slot double side (optional) ESD Jack 1x Semi-Shearing hole Power Switch 1x Power Button An audible alarm will sound when the system’s redundant Alarm off Button power is missing.

  • Page 16: Chapter 2: Motherboard Information

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Information CHAPTER 2: MOTHERBOARD INFORMATION Block Diagram The block diagram indicates how data flows among components on the motherboard. Please refer to the following figure for the motherboard layout design.

  • Page 17: Motherboard Layout

    NCA-6520 User Manual Motherboard Layout The motherboard layout shows the connectors and jumpers on the board. Refer to the following picture as a reference of the pin assignments and the internal connectors.

  • Page 18: Internal Jumper & Connectors

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Information Internal Jumper & Connectors JUSB1: USB2.0 pin header on board Description Description +P5V_USB1 +P5V_USB1 USB20_L_N3 USB20_L_N4 USB20_L_P3 USB20_L_P4 USBGND1 USBGND1 USBGND1 USBGND1 PLD1: CPLD pin header Description Description JTAG_PLD_TCK JTAG_PLD_TDO +P3V3_AUX JTAG_PLD_TMS JTAG_PLD_TDI JGP1: DIO pin header for development debug Description Description GPO_B_1...
  • Page 19 NCA-6520 User Manual JBMCSPIROM1: Recovery BMC firmware Description Description BMC_SPI_HD1# BMC_SPI_DEDI_IO2 BMC_SPI_DEDI_CS0 +P3V3_SPI_BMC_AUX BMC_SPI_DEDI_MISO BMC_SPI_DEDI_IO3 BMC_SPI_DEDI_CLK BMC_SPI_DEDI_MOSI JVGA1: VGA pin header (Pitch 2.0) on board for BMC Description Description DAC_RO DAC_GO DAC_BO HSYNC_O VSYNC_O DDC_DATA DDC_CLK JSPI_TPM1: TPM module pin header...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2: Motherboard Information JIPMB: BMC PSU debug connector Description Description SMB_IPMB_STBY_CMOS_SDA SMB_IPMB_STBY_CMOS_SCL +P5V_AUX JSATAPW1: SATA HDD power pin header Description Description JSATAPW1 +P5V JBMC_UART5: BMC development debug Description Description +P3V3_AUX BMC_UART5_RX BMC_UART5_TX JRAID_CON1: RAID connector Description Description +P3V3_AUX FM_PCH_STORAGE_KEY_R JLCM1: LCM pin header Description Description...
  • Page 21 NCA-6520 User Manual JNMI1: NMI (Non-maskable interrupt) function pin header Description Description JFAN1~12: Fan power pin header Description Description +P12V_FAN_SYS BMC_FAN_TECH_IN2 BMC_FAN_TECH_IN1 +P5V SW1: Front Panel rest button on board Description Front Panel RST button SW2: Power on button on board...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2: Motherboard Information JNGFF1 JNGFF2 JNGFF3...
  • Page 23 NCA-6520 User Manual Power Connector: JATX 12~19: 4-pin power connector Description Description BMC_COM2_DSR# +P3V3 BMC_COM2_RTS +P12V_GPU 1~2: 4-pin power connector Description Description +P12V_GPU +P12V_GPU +P12V_GPU +P12V_GPU JATX 1~2, 10~11: 8-pin power connector Description Description +P12V +P12V +P12V +P12V JPCIESL5: I/O Card...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Motherboard Information Internal Jumpers The pin headers on the motherboard are often associated with essential functions. With the shunt (Jumper) pushed down on the designated pins (the pin numbers are printed on the circuit board, surrounding the pin header), particular features can be enabled or disabled.
  • Page 25 NCA-6520 User Manual JCPLD_RCVR1 (1-2) 1-2 Normal Operation (DFLT) 2-3 Force PFR CPLD Update Description FM_PFR_FORCE_RECOVERY_N JFOR_PWRON1 (1-2) 1-2 Normal Operation (DFLT) 2-3 Force PFR CPLD Update Description FM_FORCE_PWRON_LVC3 JCPLD_DEB1 (1-2) 1-2 Normal Operation (DFLT) 2-3 Force PFR CPLD Update...
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Motherboard Information JBYPS0 (2-3) 1-2 Force Bypass of CPU0 2-3 Normal Operation (Default) Description FM_CPU0_SKTOCC_N FM_CPU0_SKTOCC_LVT3_N JBYPS1 (2-3) 1-2 Force Bypass of CPU1 2-3 Normal Operation (Default) Description FM_CPU1_SKTOCC_N FM_CPU1_SKTOCC_LVT3_N JBMC_REME_DB (2-3) 1-2 Enable BMC Remote Debug 2-3 Disable Remote Debug (Default) Description ENABLE BMC REMOTE DEBUG DISABLE REMOTE DEBUG...
  • Page 27 NCA-6520 User Manual JMERCVR1 (1-2) 1-2 Normal mode 2-3 ME Force Update Description FM_ME_RCVR_N JCMOS1 (1-2) 1-2 Normal 2-3 Clear CMOS Description +VRTC PCH_RTCRST# PD_PCH_RTCRST# JBMC2 (1-2) 1-2 Normal 2-3 BMC Update Description FM_FORCE_BMC_UPDATE_N PD_FORCE_UPDATE JPFR_MUX1 (2-3) 1-2 T-1Debug 2-3 T0 Debug (Default)

  • Page 28: Chapter 3: Hardware Setup

    Also, please wear ESD protection gloves when conducting the steps in this chapter. Opening the Chassis 1. Loosen the 2 thumb screws from the rear panel of NCA-6520. 2. Gently pull the cover backward a bit. 3. Lift the cover up to remove it.

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu

    NCA-6520 User Manual Installing the CPU Please note that the system delivered to you includes the heatsink and processor. This processor comes with a rather sophisticated design, therefore, the assembly of which must be handled with exclusive tools and extreme care by professionals. Please read through the instructions in this section and refer to the...
  • Page 30 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup If a TIM (Thermal Interface Material) protective film is already attached to the base of the heat sink, remove it before you mount the processor on it. Heat Sink When holding the heatsink, please grip it along Axis the axis of its fins with your thumb and your index finger.
  • Page 31 NCA-6520 User Manual Mounting the CPU onto the Heat Sink 1. With the processor in the shipping tray, align the PIN1 indicator on the processor carrier to the PIN1 marking on the processor. 2. And line up the two keying features on the processor carrier.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup 4. Push down on the two sides to engage the side locking tabs. Check to make sure all four locking tabs have been attached to the processor. 5. Align PIN1 of the heatsink to the PIN1 indicator of the processor carrier (if there are two corner cutouts on one heat sink, either will do).
  • Page 33 NCA-6520 User Manual Installing the PHM onto the Motherboard 1. Remove the socket cover from the socket contacts of the motherboard by grasping the tabs on either side. Squeeze inward Note: Inspect the surface of the socket under sufficient lighting to ensure there is no contamination or damage prior to the PHM installation.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup 5. Move each anti-tilt wire to outward or locked position. 6. Check the anti-tilt wires are in locked position and have engaged the anti- tilt flanges on the bolster plate. 7. Use a torque driver with a T-30 Torx bit to tighten the four nuts to 8 in/lb in the bolster plate.

  • Page 35: Installing The System Memory

    NCA-6520 User Manual Installing the System Memory The motherboard supports DDR4 registered DIMM memory for heavy-duty operations. Please follow the steps below to install the DIMM memory modules. The primary CPU and the secondary CPU both have 12 DIMM sockets (6 on each side)
  • Page 36 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup DIMM Population Notes: 1 DIMM: validated on any slot ⚫ 2 DIMM: validated AE, CG, AC, EG, & AD ⚫ >2 DIMMs: Channel population can be different than shown as long as symmetric left/Right across the ⚫...
  • Page 37 3. Align the notch of the DIMM module with the socket key in the slot. Notch Socket Key 4. Insert the module into the slot until it is firmly seated. The motherboard of NCA-6520 is designed with 20 DDR DIMM sockets.

  • Page 38: Installing Tpm Module

    Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Installing TPM Module (Optional) The motherboard provides one TPM slot. Follow the procedures below for installing a TPM module. 1. Locate motherboard. 2. Insert the module into the TPM pins until it is fully seated.

  • Page 39: Installing The Riser Converter Card

    NCA-6520 User Manual Installing the Riser Converter Card (Optional) The motherboard provides two M.2 slots. Follow the procedures below for installing a M.2 riser converter card. The Riser card kit includes: 1x Converter Card 1x Connector cable 1x screw Converter Card...
  • Page 40 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup 5. Insert the U.2 converter card pins at 30 degrees into the socket until it is fully seated. 6. Push down on the module and secure it with a screw. 7. Insert one end of the connector cable to the converter card.

  • Page 41: Installing The Disk Drive(S)

    NCA-6520 User Manual Installing the Disk Drive(s) (Optional) NCA-6520 is built with two 3.5” HDD/SSD slot (HDD preferred) drive bay. The following will discuss disk drive installation procedures based on their HDD/SSD designs. 1. Power off the system. 2. Locate the 3.5” disk bay on the front panel.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Mounting a 2.5” hard disk Secure the hard disk on the tray with the provided disk screws. Make sure SATA Contacts the disk SATA connector faces towards the SATA connector inside the system. Disk Screws 5. To install the mounted disk tray, push the tray into position in the chassis.

  • Page 43: Installing The Nic Modules

    NCA-6520 User Manual Installing the NIC Modules (Optional) NCA-6520 comes with 8 NIC Ethernet module slots for network bandwidth expansion. Please follow the steps for installation. 1. On the front panel, select a NIC Ethernet module slot. 2. Rotate clockwise and loosen the two lock-screws.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup 4. Insert your NIC Ethernet module. (The module shown in the image below is for reference only). Align the golden fingers to the PCIe socket motherboard carefully while inserting this module. 5. Once the module is firmly seated, rotate counter-clockwise and tighten the two lock-screws.

  • Page 45: Installing The Lcm Module

    NCA-6520 User Manual Installing the LCM Module (Optional) NCA-6520 comes with module slots for LCM module expansion. Please follow the steps for installation. 1. The LCM module package will include: 1x LCM Panel 1x LCM connector cable 2x screws LCM Module...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup 4. Locate the connector for LCM module cable insertion. 5. Install the LCM module into the module slot. 6. Insert the connector cable into the connector. 7. Rotate and screw in the two lock screws. The LCM module has been successfully installed.

  • Page 47: Installing The M.2 Ssd Memory Card

    NCA-6520 User Manual Installing the M.2 SSD memory card (Optional) NCA-6520 comes with an additional M.2 SSD memory card slot. Please follow the steps for installation. 1. Power off the system. 2. Locate slot motherboard. 3. Align the notch of the M.2 memory...

  • Page 48: Installing The Gpu Graphic Card

    Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Installing the GPU graphic card (Optional) NCA-6520 comes with optional slots for GPU graphic card expansion. The GPU graphic card requires a rather complex installation process; therefore, the assembly must be handled with care. Please read through the...
  • Page 49 NCA-6520 User Manual 5. Secure the fan module with three (3) screws on each fan and one (1) screw on the side. Repeat the same assemble process with the second fan. 6. Turn the bracket to the other end, align the GPU card module to the PCIe bracket.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup 8. Locate the fan cable connector. Right-side bracket Left-side bracket Left-side Right-side bracket bracket 9. Insert the fan power cables into the connector. 10. Then, mount the PCIe bracket with the installed GPU card module in the slot. 11.
  • Page 51 NCA-6520 User Manual 12. Connect the PCIe cable to the golden fingers until it is fully seated and secure with two (2) screws. 13. Insert the GPU power cable to the side of the GPU module. Other end of power cable should have been pre-installed on the motherboard.

  • Page 52: Nfvi Platform Configure Installation

    Chapter 3: Hardware Setup NFVI Platform Configure Installation (Optional) This section is on configuring the system to support NFVI optimal platform. In order to increase Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT) performance, a slimSAS cable (straight-to-straight) can link the Platform Control Hub (PCH) to CPU1 directly, and eliminates the need to pass through CPU0 before reaching CPU1. Please follow the steps for installation.
  • Page 53 NCA-6520 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, simply reverse the steps to install the fan back onto the enclosure and the system.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup 5. Remove the two (2) screws securing top fan connector. 6. Use the 5mm socket screwdriver to remove the two (2) hex column screw nuts securing bottom connector. 7. Take the fan and fan connectors out of the enclosure.
  • Page 55 NCA-6520 User Manual Replacing the Power Supply Units Power supply units may wear down eventually. Please be noted that NCA-6520 series supports 850W/1300W depending on the ordering preferences. Please prepare the power supply units matching this capacity. 1. On the rear panel, locate the power supply unit(s) and disconnect the power cords.

  • Page 56: Mounting The System

    Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Mounting the System The system can be installed in a rack using the Slide Rail Kit plus Short Mounting Ear brackets (optional). This method is rather complicated, but the slidable rails allow you to access the system easily while solidly securing the system in the rack.
  • Page 57 NCA-6520 User Manual 2. Unpack a slide rail and slide the inner channel all the way to the end. 3. Stretch the bracket to the fullest. 4. Remove the bracket from the Inner Rail by pushing the Release Tab on the bracket outwards while sliding it out.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Assembling the Ear Brackets 1. Check the package contents. The supplied mounting kit shall include the items below: For securing 1x pack of screws the brackets 2x Standard Ear Brackets on the unit Left Ear Right Ear Screws Ear Brackets 2.
  • Page 59 NCA-6520 User Manual Installing the System into the Rack 1. Stretch both of the inner rails out to their fullest extent. You will hear a click sound when they are fully stretched and locked. Click The inner rail will click when it is fully stretched.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Removing the System from the Rack 1. To remove the system from the rack, gently pull outwards towards you while pushing the Release Tab on both sides of the Release Tab brackets. Lock...
  • Page 61 NCA-6520 User Manual Install DC Power Supply The NCA-6520 series supports 900W/1300W, depending on the ordering preferences. Please prepare the power supply units matching this capacity. Connect the power cord to the connector. This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed DC power source, rated 48-60Vdc, 30A minimum, ⚫...

  • Page 62: Chapter 4: Remote Server Management

    Lanner has implemented IPMI 2.0 based on ASPEED service processor, performing all the BMC 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 63: Bmc Firmware Functional Description

    NCA-6520 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 64 Chapter 4: Remote Server Management User Management The BMC supports 9 IDs for IPMI user accounts. The maximum length of the username and password are 16 and 20 respectively, and the possible privilege levels are Callback, User, Operator, and Administrator. Moreover, the account creator is allowed to enable/disable the user account at any time.

  • Page 65: Ipmi Commands Support List

    NCA-6520 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 66 Chapter 4: Remote Server Management Get SEL Entry Storage (0Ah) 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...

  • Page 67: Using Bmc Web Ui

    NCA-6520 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 the User Name and Password. A screenshot of the login screen...
  • Page 68 Chapter 4: Remote Server Management Change the default password - Dialog Clicking on OK will bring you to the User Management Configuration page to set a password. Change the default password – Set password Note: Duplicate usernames shouldn’t exist across different authentication methods like LDAP, RADIUS or IPMI, since the privilege of one Authentication method is overwritten by another authentication method during logging in, and hence the correct privilege cannot be returned properly.
  • Page 69 NCA-6520 User Manual Wizard Welcome Page Introduction 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 “Network” page, you could specify the hostname and network settings of BMC.
  • Page 70 Chapter 4: Remote Server Management Web UI Layout Introduction The BMC Web UI consists of various menu items: Menu Bar The menu bar displays the following: Dashboard Appliance – FRU Information Appliance – Sensor Reading Appliance – Event Log Appliance – Remote Media Settings Appliance –...
  • Page 71 NCA-6520 User Manual Menu Bar 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.
  • Page 72 Chapter 4: Remote Server Management Refresh: Click the icon to reload the current page. Sign out: Click the icon to log out of the Web UI. Logged-in user and its privilege level This option shows the logged-in username and privilege. There are four kinds of privileges: User: Only valid commands are allowed.

  • Page 73: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    NCA-6520 User Manual CHAPTER 5: BIOS SETUP Main Setup To enter the BIOS setup utility, simply follow the steps below: 1. Boot up the system. 2. Pressing the <Tab> or <Del> key immediately allows you to enter the Setup utility, then you will be directed to the BIOS main screen.
  • Page 74 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Item 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 Build Date and Time: MM/DD/YYYY Access Level: Administrator / User Memory Total Memory: by case Information...

  • Page 75: Advanced Setup

    NCA-6520 User Manual Advanced Setup Use [→] or [←] to select [Advanced] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure.
  • Page 76 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Trusted Computing This option allows you to configure parameters regarding BIOS support for security device. Press <Enter> to access the submenu. Feature Options Description Enables or disables BIOS support for security device. By disabling Security Device Enabled this function, OS will not show Security Device.
  • Page 77 NCA-6520 User Manual Trusted Computing (TPM1.2) Item Option Description Enables or disables BIOS support for the security device. By Security Device Enabled disabling this function, OS will not show Security Device. TCG Support Disabled EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
  • Page 78 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Trusted Computing (TPM 2.0)
  • Page 79 NCA-6520 User Manual Item Option Description Enables or disables BIOS support for security device. By Security Device Enabled disabling this function, OS will not show Security Device. TCG Support Disabled EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Enabled SHA-1 PCR Bank Enables or disables SHA-1 PCR Bank.
  • Page 80 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 81 NCA-6520 User Manual Super IO Configuration This option allows you to configure parameters about Super IO Chip. Press <Enter> to access the submenu. Serial Port 1 Configuration Select “Serial Port 1 Configuration” or “Serial Port 2 Configuration” to enter sub setting screen.
  • Page 82 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Item Option Description Enabled Serial Port Enables or disables Serial Port 1. Disabled Device IO=3F8h; IRQ = 4 Settings Serial Port 2 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled Serial Port Enables or disables Serial Port 2 Disabled Device Settings IO=2F8h;...
  • Page 83 NCA-6520 User Manual Digital IO Configuration This option allows you to configure parameters about Digital IO pins. Item Option Description Output High Digital I/O Output 1 Configure Digital I/O Pin5 Output Low Output High Digital I/O Output 2 Configure Digital I/O Pin6...
  • Page 84 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Status LED Configuration This option allows you to change the color of status LED. Item Option Description Status LED GREEN Configures Status LED color...
  • Page 85 NCA-6520 User Manual Watch Dog Timer Configuration This option allows you to enable or disable the watchdog timer function. Item Option Description Watch Dog Timer Enabled Enables or disables Watch Dog Timer function Disabled...
  • Page 86 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Serial Port Console Redirection This option allows you to configure parameters about serial port console redirection. Press <Enter> to access the submenu. Item Option Description COM0 Enabled Enables or disables Console Redirection Console Redirection Disabled...
  • Page 87 NCA-6520 User Manual Console Redirection Settings These settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. Item Option Description VT100: ASCII char set VT100 VT100+: Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc.
  • Page 88 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Stop Bits Indicates the end of a serial data packet. None Flow Control Hardware Flow Control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. RTS/CTS VT-UTF8 Combo Disabled Enables VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 Key Support Enabled terminals Disabled...
  • Page 89 NCA-6520 User Manual Legacy Console Redirection Settings This option allows you to configure legacy console redirection options. Press <Enter> to access the submenu. Item Option Description Legacy Serial Select a COM port to display redirection of COM0 Redirection Port Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages...
  • Page 90 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup PCI Subsystem Settings This option allows you to change the PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express settings. Item Option Description Above 4G Disabled Enables or disables 64bit capable Devices to be Decoded in Above Decoding Enabled 4G Address Space (Only if System Supports 64-bit PCI Decoding) SR-IOV Disabled If the system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option enables...
  • Page 91 NCA-6520 User Manual USB Configuration This option allows you to change USB configuration parameters. Item Option Description Enables Legacy USB support. Enabled Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are Legacy USB Disabled connected; Support Auto Disabled option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
  • Page 92 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Network Stack Configuration This option enables or disables UEFI network stack. Item Option Description Disabled Network Stack Enables or disables UEFI Network Stack Enabled Disabled Enables Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If IPV4 is disabled, PXE Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled boot option will not be created.
  • Page 93 NCA-6520 User Manual CSM Configuration This option allows you to enable or disable ROM execution settings. Item Option Description Disabled CSM Support Enables or disables CSM Support Enabled Do Not Launch Network Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM...
  • Page 94 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup NVMe Configuration...
  • Page 95 NCA-6520 User Manual Control Legacy PXE Boot This option allows you to configure Legacy PXE boot settings. Item Option Description Disabled Control Legacy PXE LAN1(i350) Select On Board LAN# Boot Boot from LAN2(i350)

  • Page 96: Platform Setup

    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Platform Setup Use [→] or [←] to select [Platform] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. Item Option Description None Displays and provides option to change the PCH Settings Configuration Server ME None...
  • Page 97 NCA-6520 User Manual PCH Configuration This option displays and provides options to change the PCH Settings. Item Option Description PCI Express None PCI Express Configuration settings Configuration PCH sSATA None sSATA devices and settings Configuration Power On Restore AC Power Off...
  • Page 98 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup PCI Express Configuration This option allows you to configure PCI express related options. Item Option Description Enable PCIe root port function swapping PCIe Root Port Disabled feature to dynamically assign function 0 to Function Swapping Enabled enabled root port.
  • Page 99 NCA-6520 User Manual PCH sSATA Configuration This option allows you to configure SATA devices related options.
  • Page 100 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Item Option Description Disabled SATA Controller Enables or disables SATA Controller Enabled AHCI Configure SATA as This will configure SATA as RAID or AHCI. RAID Support Aggressive Disabled Enables or disables SALP Link Power Management Enabled Disabled Port 0/2/3/4/5 Enable or Disable SATA Port...
  • Page 101 NCA-6520 User Manual Server ME Configuration This option configures server ME technology parameters.
  • Page 102 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Runtime Error Logging This option configures runtime error logging parameters. Item Option Description Disabled System Error Enable/Disable setup options. System Errors Enabled...
  • Page 103 Socket Setup Use [→] or [←] to select [Socket] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. Item Option Description Processor Configuration None Displays and provides option to change the Processor Settings Memory Configuration None Displays and provides option to change the Memory Settings...
  • Page 104 NCA-6520 User Manual Processor Configuration In Processor Configuration, you can change the processor settings and view the current parameters.
  • Page 105 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Item Option Description Hyper-Threading Disabled Enables Hyper Threading (Software Method [ALL] Enabled Enable/Disable Logical Processor threads. Disabled Machine Check Enable or Disable the Machine Check Enabled Disabled Hardware Prefetcher = MLC Streamer Prefetcher (MSR 1A4h Bit[0]) Enabled Adjacent Cache Disabled...
  • Page 106 NCA-6520 User Manual Per-Socket Configuration Enter to configure the settings related to processor socket options. Item Option Description CPU Socket0 None None Configuration CPU Socket1 None None Configuration...
  • Page 107 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup CPU Socket 0 Configuration Item Option Description 0: Enable all cores. FFFFFFFFFFF: Disable all cores least one Core Disable core per CPU must be enabled. Disabling all cores is an invalid Bitmap (Hex) configuration.
  • Page 108 NCA-6520 User Manual CPU Socket 1 Configuration Item Option Description 0: Enable all cores. FFFFFFFFFFF: Disable all cores least one Core Disable core per CPU must be enabled. Disabling all cores is an invalid Bitmap (Hex) configuration.
  • Page 109 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Memory Configuration In Memory Configuration, you can change memory settings. Item Option Description Auto 1200 1333 1400 1600 1800 1866 2000 2133 2200 Maximum Memory Frequency Selections in Memory Frequency 2400 Mhz. Do not select Reserved 2600 2666 2800...
  • Page 110 NCA-6520 User Manual 3733-OvrClk 3800-OvrClk 4000-OvrClk 4200-OvrClk 4266-OvrClk 4400-OvrClk 4800-OvrClk Displays memory topology with Dimm Memory Topology None population information...
  • Page 111 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup IIO Configuration In IIO Configuration, you can change socket settings and view the current parameters. Item Option Description Socket0 Configuration None None Socket1 Configuration None None IOAT Configuration None All IOAT configuration options Intel® VT for Directed Press <Enter>...
  • Page 112 NCA-6520 User Manual Socket 0 Configuration Enter to configure the settings related to PCI Express ports under Socket0. Item Option Description Socket 0 None Settings related to PCI Express Port 1A Port 1A Socket 0 None Settings related to PCI Express Port 2A...
  • Page 113 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Socket 1 Configuration Enter to configure the settings related to PCI Express ports under Socket1. Item Option Description Socket 1 None Settings related to PCI Express Port 1A Port 1A Socket 1 None Settings related to PCI Express Port 1C Port 1C Socket 1 None...
  • Page 114 NCA-6520 User Manual IOAT Configuration Item Option Description Sck0 IOAT Config None None Sck1 IOAT Config None None Disable TPH TLP Processing Hint disable Prioritize TPH Disabled Prioritize TPH Enabled Relaxed Ordering Relaxed Ordering Enable/Disable...
  • Page 115 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Item Option Description Intel® VT for Press <Enter> to bring up the Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Directed I/O (VT-d) Configuration menu.
  • Page 116 NCA-6520 User Manual Intel® VMD Technology...
  • Page 117 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Advanced Power Management Configuration In Advanced Power Management Configuration, you can modify power management settings. Item Option Description P State Control Configuration Sub Menu, include CPU P State Control None Turbo, XE and etc. CPU C State Control None CPU C State setting...
  • Page 118 NCA-6520 User Manual CPU P State Control Item Option Description Disabled SpeedStep(Pstates) Enables or disables EIST (P-States) Enabled Max Performance Boot performance Max Efficient Select the performance state that the BIOS will set mode Set by Intel Node before OS hand off.
  • Page 119 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup CPU C State Control Item Option Description CPU C1 auto Disabled Autonomous Core C-State Control demotion Enabled Disabled CPU C6 report Enables or disables CPU C6(ACPI C3) report to OS Enabled Enhanced Halt Disabled Core C1E auto promotion Control. Takes effect after State (C1E) Enabled reboot.

  • Page 120: Server Mgmt Setup

    NCA-6520 User Manual Server Mgmt Setup Use [→] or [←] to select [Server Mgmt] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. Item Option Description Enabled BMC Support Enable or disables interfaces to communicate with BMC.
  • Page 121 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup If enabled, it starts a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by OS Watchdog Enabled Management Software after the OS loads. It also helps verify Timer Disabled that the OS is successfully loaded or follows the OS Boot Watchdog Timer policy.
  • Page 122 NCA-6520 User Manual System Event Log Use this option to change the SEL event log configuration. Item Option Description SEL Components Disabled Enables or disables all features of System Event Enabled Logging during boot. Erase SEL Yes, On next reset Choose options for erasing SEL.
  • Page 123 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BMC Network Configuration This option allows you to configure BMC network parameters. Item Option Description Select to configure LAN channel parameters Unspecified Configuration statically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). The Static Address source unspecified option will not modify any BMC DynamicBmcDhcp network parameters during BIOS phase.
  • Page 124 NCA-6520 User Manual View System Event Log This option allows you to view the System Event Log Records.

  • Page 125: Security Setup

    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Security Setup Use [←] / [→] to select [Security] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you would like to configure. Item Description Administrator If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, it only limits access to Setup Password and is only asked for when entering Setup.
  • Page 126 NCA-6520 User Manual Secure Boot This option allows you to customize Secure Boot settings. Item Option Description Secure Boot is activated when Platform Key (PK) is Disabled Secure Boot enrolled, System mode is User/Deployed, and CSM Enabled function is disabled.
  • Page 127 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Key Management Allows you to provision advanced Secure Boot settings. Item Option Description Disabled Provision factory default keys on next re-boot only Factory Key Provision Enabled when System in Setup Mode. Force System to User Mode. Configure NVRAM to Restore Factory keys None contain OEM-defined factory default Secure Boot...
  • Page 128 NCA-6520 User Manual Boot Setup Use [←] / [→] to select [Boot] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you would like to configure. Item Option Description The Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

  • Page 129: Save And Exit Setup

    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Save and Exit Setup Use [←] / [→] to select [Save & Exit] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you would like to configure. ■Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit Setup without saving any modifications to the system configuration.
  • Page 130 Note: The items under Boot Override may not be the same images, it would depend on devices connected on the system. NCA-6520 supports Intel® SGX Functional Tool, Intel® Boot Guard, and Secure Boot. For additional information on SGX Functional Tool, Boot Guard, and Secure Boot, please inquire Lanner Technical Support.

  • Page 131: Appendix A: Led Indicator Explanations

    Appendix A: LED INDICATOR EXPLANATIONS APPENDIX A: LED INDICATOR EXPLANATIONS The status explanations of LED indicators on Front Panel are as follows: LED indicators 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 132 NCA-6520 User Manual RJ-45 LAN LED Indicators 10/100/1G 2.5G/10G Amber Green/ Green Green/ Amber Amber 10M/100M/1GB RJ-45 Define: Speed Amber (Active) Green/Amber (Link) Blinking Amber – Indicates data access 100M Blinking Amber – Indicates data access ON (Green) Blinking Amber – Indicates data access ON (Amber) 2.5G / 10G RJ-45 define:...

  • Page 133: Appendix B: Dual Bios Introduction

    Eventually, users 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, however, when the Primary BIOS is down, the Secondary 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 134 2 minutes, depend upon appliance), the system will invoke a bootup from the Secondary BIOS, automatically restarting the system and launch the operating system. Gen Dual BIOS To provide increased flexibility and usage protection, Lanner has released the 2 Gen Dual BIOS function on Lanner appliances. With 2...
  • Page 135 ME code variations on both of the BIOS, which can lead to unexpected risks and errors. Disclaimer Under no circumstances will Lanner accept responsibility or liability for damages of any kind whatsoever resulting or arising directly or indirectly from a BIOS update.

  • Page 136: Appendix C: Redudant Power Module Behavior

    NCA-6520 User Manual APPENDIX C: REDUNDANT POWER MODULE BEHAVIOR Define the Alarm and Mute behavior Power Module Power Module Power Cord Fail Remove Remove Buzzer Alarm Alarm Alarm Change back the Good PSU Module Put back the PSU Module Plug-in the Power cord...

  • Page 137: Appendix D: Fan Sequence

    Appendix D: FAN SEQUENCE APPENDIX D: FAN SEQUENCE Define the sequence of the FAN FAN Sequence The detection is from the left to the right side , from the bottom to the top side Example:...

  • Page 138: Appendix E: Smart Power & Reset Button

    NCA-6520 User Manual APPENDIX E: SMART POWER & RESET BUTTON Smart Power and Reset Button – Control by CPLD...

  • Page 139: Appendix F: Esd/Surge Enhancement

    Appendix F: ESD/SURGE ENHANCEMENT APPENDIX F: ESD/SURGE ENHANCEMENT Electrostatic Discharge Contact Air discharge (ESD): IEC-61000-4-2 discharge Level 1 ±2 kV ±2 kV Level 2 ±4 kV ±4 kV 4K Contact Level 3 ±6 kV ±8 kV 8K Air Level 4 (TBD) ±8 kV ±15 kV New Requirement...

  • Page 140: Appendix G: Terms And Conditions

    NCA-6520 User Manual APPENDIX G: 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;...
  • Page 141 Appendix G: Terms and Conditions 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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