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Document Release History Release Date Version Update Content User's Manual release to public. 2018 August 1.Cover update. 2019 September Motherboard setting update. 2019 1. Pin definition update. November 2019 2. SW update.
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Safety Instructions Before getting started, please read the following important cautions: • All cautions and warnings on the equipment or in the manuals should be noted. • Most electronic components are sensitive to electrical static discharge. Therefore, be sure to ground yourself at all times when installing the internal components. •...
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• If one of the following situations arise, the equipment should be checked by service personnel: 1. The power cord or plug is damaged. 2. Liquid has penetrated the equipment. 3. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. 4. The equipment does not work well or will not work according to its user manual. 5.
FB127-LX. Chapter 1 Product Features FB127-LX is a flexible storage server barebone that is specifically designed to accommodate diverse corporations and enterprises for managing heavy workloads and multiple applications.
Chapter 1. Product Features Chapter 1. Product Features FB127-LX is a high density storage server that includes mother board, chassis, redundant power supplies, HDD backplane, and hotswapple fans. For more information about our product, please visit our website at http://www.aicipc.com/en.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1.2 Specifications mm : 438 x 801.2 x 44 RC-PE1U14-TY 1 x8 PCIe slot Dimensions Riser Card (W x D x H) (included) inches : 17.2 x 31.5 x 1.7 1 x16 PCIe slot...
Chapter 1. Product Features 1�3 Feature FB127-LX is a reliable 2U storage server barebone with 24 hotswap drives bays at the front and 2 hotswap drive bays at the rear. This product is designed to accommodate the AIC-patented serverboard, Lynx, which supports two Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors and 24 DDR4 DIMM to offer greater perfomance, efficiency, and utility for our customers.
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FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Front Panel Item Description Item Description Power Button LAN Activity LED Power Status LED System Alert LED Drive Activity LED 2 x USB 3.0 Type A port Rear Panel ...
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FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Top View Lynx Serverboard Item Description 7 x 40x56 easy swap fans...
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup This section describes a simple instruction guide for installing the hardware components on the serverboard system. Turn off and unplug all system and peripheral devices before proceeding. 2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup The serverboard supports dual Xeon scalable processors and Socket P0 (LGA-3647).
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FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Processor Socker Assembly: The server board includes two processor sockets (LGA-3647), supports two Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family and has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of up to 165W on selected models. PHM (Processor Heatsink Module) Component:...
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FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup PHM Screw Installation Order: 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 secured in the following order as shown below.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2�3 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...
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�3 Top Cover Loosen the screws x 2 on the top cover. Push the cover towards the rear panel and lift upward. This information is provided for professional technicians only.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�4 Power Supply Unit Module Push the ejector to release the module. Pull the handle to remove the module out of the chassis. Push the replaced power supply unit into the chassis. Ensure that the module is hooked into the cage.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5 Fan Module Initiate the removal of the fan by unplugging the cables and connectors from the fan. Extract the fan by carefully dislodging the rubber connectors on the fan from the securing bracket.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�6 Air Duct Position the airduck on top of the heatsink and secure the screw. This information is provided for professional technicians only.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�7 OCP Card/M�2 Card Module Dislodge the screws on the OCP card bracket and pull it out of the chassis. Insert a new OCP card/M.2 card into the bracket. Insert the bracket into the chassis.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�8 PCIe Card Module Dislodge the screws on the PCIe bracket. Remove the bracket from the chassis. Pull the PCIe card from the bracket. Insert a new PCIe card into the PCIe bracket. Verify that the gold finger is properly aligned with the PCIe slot.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�9 Solid State Drive Module Press the release button the tray lever to loosen the lever. Pull the tray lever outward completely. Pull the tray out of the system. This information is provided for professional technicians only.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�10 Slide Rail Pull on the ‘’Front-Release’’to unlock the inner channel from the Slide Assembly. Release the Detent-Lock and push Middle Channel inwards to retract Middle Channel.
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FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Optional: Remove Metal Spacer for Aluminium Racks Metal Spacer Aligning the Front Bracket with the Mounting Hole. Push in to assembly the Front Bracket onto the Rack.
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FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Now the bracket is fixed onto the Rack. (Optional M6x10L screws are to secure the rails with posts if needed.) Refer to step 3 and 4 to assemble the End Bracket onto the Rack.
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FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Assemble the inner channel onto the chassis using thescrews provided. Push the chassis with inner channels into Slide to complete Rack Installation.
Chapter 3. Hardware Settings FB127-LX User Manual 3�1�2 Content List Connector and Header Location Connector and Header Location JPWR1 Backplane Power JPWR2 BMC I2C10 Header JBMC_I2C10 Header JPWR3 JPWR4 Power Supply JPWR5 BMC SPI Socket JSPI_BMC Connector Power Supply RJ45 port dedicated to BMC...
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FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings Jumper Location Jumper Location Power Supply COM BMC Disable Jumper JBMC_DIS Bus Disable Jumper Power Supply Flash Descriptor PSKILL Disable Security override Jumper Jumper PS_ON Enable NTB Configuration JNTB Jumper Jumper SATA Power Header...
Chapter 3. Hardware Settings FB127-LX User Manual 3�1�5 Jumper A1 ~ A2 Power Supply COM Bus Disable H BMC Disable Jumper (JBMC_DIS) Jumper (J15, J16) JBMC_DIS Setting J15, J16 Setting Short Disable Short Disable Open Normal Defualt Open Enable Defualt...
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�2 System LED Indicator 3�2�1 Front Panel LED Green System is on. Power Status System is off. Yellow (Blinking) Disk activity is detected. HDD Drive Activity No disk activity is detected. Yellow (Blinking)
Chapter 3. Hardware Settings FB127-LX User Manual 3�2�2 Internal LED JDIMMJ0 JDIMMK1 NGFF2 ACT LED JDIMML0 JDIMMC0 JDIMMC1 NGFF1 ACT LED JDIMMB0 JDIMMB1 UID LED UID LED JDIMMA1 RSMRST PG LED RSMRST PG LED SYSTEM PG LED SYSTEM PG LED...
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�3�3 LED Indicator Top view LED1 LED2, LED3, LED4, LED5 Bottom view LED2000-LED2035 Drive status normal. Green No HDD activity. NF1/M.3 SSD Link/Fail Blinking Drive activity (4Hz). Activity LED Drive is not present.
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings FB127-LX User Manual This chapter demonstrates how to configure the UEFI BIOS settings in your system device. You can enter the BIOS screen during system startup. To enter BIOS configuration settings, •...
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4�2 BIOS 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.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings FB127-LX User Manual 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 FB127-LX User Manual 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...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings FB127-LX User Manual 4.4.6 ME Configuration ME Configuration Altitude Min=0x0, Max=0xffff, [0x8000] Server ME General ME Configuration Configuration MCTP Bus Owner Min=0x0, Max=0xffff, [0x0] ME Initialization Min=0, Max=12, [2] Complete Timeout Enable HSIO [Enable] Disable...
FB127-LX User Manual 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...
FB127-LX User Manual 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.
Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�1 Login NOTE This feature works with the JAVA 6 run time installed console environment. The IP address below is an example using the default IP setting. The IP address is configurable.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2 Web GUI 5�2�1 Menu Bar Click to select the options of the menu bar. Menu Description The Dashboard page gives the overall information about the status of a Dashboard device. Sensor The Sensor Readings page displays all the sensor related information.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�2 User Information and Quick Button The user information and quick access buttons are located at the top right corner. It displays the logged-in user, his/her privilege and the four quick buttons allowing you to perform different functions.
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FB127-LX User Manual 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.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�5 FRU Information The FRU Information page displays Basic Information, Chassis Information, Board Information and Product Information of the FRU device. Click FRU Information on the menu bar to view the details of the selected device.
FB127-LX User Manual 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.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�8 Remote Control The Remote Control page displays the configuration for power control and remote KVM. Launch KVM...
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FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Procedure To Start KVM Step 1 Click Start KVM to start the H5Viewer video redirection. Step 2 Click Browse to select CD Image. Step 3 Click Start Media to redirect the selected CD image file to the Host.
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FB127-LX User Manual 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.
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FB127-LX User Manual 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.
FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�9 Power Control The Power Control page allows you to view and control the power of your server. To open Power Control, click Power Control from the menu bar. The various options of Power Control are given below.
FB127-LX User Manual 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.
Chapter 6� Technical Support FB127-LX User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Taiwain, Global Headquarters South California, United States Address: No� 152, Section 4, Address: 21808 Garcia Lane Linghang N� Rd, Dayuan District, City of Industry, CA 91789, Taoyuan City 337, Taiwan...
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