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Summary of Contents for IEI Technology SPCIE-C246
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card MODEL: SPCIE-C246 ® ® Full-Size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Supports LGA1151 Intel Xeon ® ® E3, 8 Gen. Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium or Celeron CPU, ® Intel C246 Chipset, DDR4, HDMI, DisplayPort, Dual GbE, USB 3.2 Gen 1, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, RS-232, HD Audio and RoHS...
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Revision Date Version Changes March 6, 2020 1.11 Updated supported CPU specification March 7, 2019 1.10 Initial release Page ii...
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Manual Conventions WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. CAUTION Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the product.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ......................1 1.1 I ......................2 NTRODUCTION 1.2 F ........................3 EATURES 1.3 C ......................4 ONNECTORS 1.4 D ....................... 5 IMENSIONS 1.5 D ........................ 6 1.6 T ..................7...
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.11 Front Panel Connector ................... 25 3.2.12 I C Connector ....................26 3.2.13 Keyboard and Mouse Connector ..............27 3.2.14 LAN LED Connectors ..................28 3.2.15 M.2 2280 Slot, M-Key ..................29 3.2.16 Power Button ....................31 3.2.17 RS-232 Serial Ports ..................
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.8 S ..................59 OFTWARE NSTALLATION 4.9 D ....................59 RIVER OWNLOAD ® 4.10 I AMT S ................61 NTEL ETUP ROCEDURE 5 BIOS ..........................62 5.1 I ......................63 NTRODUCTION 5.1.1 Starting Setup ....................63 5.1.2 Using Setup ......................
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.1.3 PEG Port Configuration ................93 5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ..................94 5.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration ............... 97 5.4.2.2 SATA Configuration .................. 99 5.4.2.3 HD Audio Configuration ................. 101 5.5 S ....................... 102 ECURITY 5.6 B ........................
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 3-27: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector Location ..............40 Figure 3-28: External Peripheral Interface Connector .............. 41 Figure 3-29: Ethernet Connector ....................41 Figure 3-30: HDMI Connector ...................... 43 Figure 4-1: Disengage the CPU Socket Load Lever ..............47 Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover..................
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card List of Tables Table 1-1: SPCIE-C246 Specifications ..................8 Table 2-1: Packing List ......................... 11 Table 2-2: Optional Items ......................13 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................17 Table 3-2: External Peripheral Connectors ................17 Table 3-3: +12V ATX Power Connector Pinouts ................
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Table 3-28: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector Pinouts ................40 Table 3-29: LAN Pinouts ......................41 Table 3-30: USB 3.2 Port Pinouts ....................42 Table 3-31: HDMI Connector Pinouts ..................43 Table 4-1: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Settings ............... 53 Table 4-2: PCIe x16 Channel Mode Setup ..................
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................65 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................66 BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration ....................67 BIOS Menu 4: PCH-FW Configuration ..................69 BIOS Menu 5: Trusted Computing ....................70 BIOS Menu 6: ACPI Settings .......................
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card BIOS Menu 31: Security ......................102 BIOS Menu 32: Boot ........................103 BIOS Menu 33: Save & Exit ......................105 Page xiv...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: SPCIE-C246 The SPCIE-C246 is a full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU card. It has a LGA1151 socket that ® ® supports Intel Xeon E3, 8 generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium® or Celeron® processors, and it supports four 288-pin 2666MHz dual-channel DDR4 DIMM modules up to 64 GB.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.3 Connectors The connectors on the SPCIE-C246 are shown in the figure below. Figure 1-2: Connectors Page 4...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.4 Dimensions The main dimensions of the SPCIE-C246 are shown in the diagram below. Figure 1-3: SPCIE-C246 Dimensions (mm) Page 5...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 1.5 Data Flow Figure 1-4 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other components installed on the motherboard. Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram Page 6...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Chassis Intrusion One 2-pin header Digital I/O 8-bit digital I/O (10-pin header) Ethernet Two RJ-45 ports One 4-pin CPU smart fan connector One 3-pin system smart fan connector One 14-pin header (power LED, HDD LED, speaker, power...
Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling. 2.2 Unpacking Precautions When the SPCIE-C246 is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the anti-static guidelines above. Make sure the packing box is facing upwards when opening.
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the SPCIE-C246 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to sales@ieiworld.com.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 2.4 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image PS/2 KB/MS Y-cable with bracket (P/N: 19800-000075-RS) SATA power cable (P/N: 32102-000100-200-RS) 7.1-channel HD audio kit with Realtek ALC892 audio...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label 4-pin Molex power +12V ATX power supply connector CPU12V1 connector Audio kit connector 10-pin header J_AUDIO1 Battery connector...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 3-4: Battery Connector Location Description VBATT Table 3-5: Battery Connector Pinouts 3.2.4 Chassis Intrusion Connector CN Label: CHASSIS1 CN Type: 2-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-5 See Table 3-6 CN Pinouts: The chassis intrusion connector is for a chassis intrusion detection sensor or switch that detects if a chassis component is removed or replaced.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description Description EC_EPP_PD6 EC_EPP_KSI5 EC_EPP_PD7 EC_EPP_KSI4 Table 3-9: EC Debug Connector Pinouts 3.2.9 Fan Connector (CPU) CN Label: CPU_FAN1 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10 The fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.10 Fan Connectors (System) CN Label: SYS_FAN1 CN Type: 3-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-11 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-11 The fan connector attaches to a system cooling fan. Figure 3-11: System Fan Connector Location...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 3-12: Front Panel Connector Location Function Description Function Description PWR_LED+ Speaker SPKR+ Power LED IPMI LED PWR_LED- PWR_BTN+ Speaker SPKR- Power Button PWR_BTN- HDD_LED+ Reset+ HDD LED Reset HDD_LED- Reset- Table 3-12: Front Panel Connector Pinouts 3.2.12 I...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 3-13: I C Connector Location Description I2C_DAT I2C_CLK Table 3-13: I C Connector Pinouts 3.2.13 Keyboard and Mouse Connector CN Label: KB_MS1 CN Type: 6-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-14...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Description Description Table 3-18: RS-232 Serial Port Pinouts 3.2.18 RS-422/485 Serial Port CN Label: COM4 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm See Figure 3-19 CN Location: CN Pinouts: See Table 3-19 Each of these connectors provides RS-422/485 connections.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.21 SPI Flash Connector CN Label: JSPI1 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-22 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-23 The SPI flash connector is used to flash the SPI ROM.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.22 SPI Flash Connector, EC CN Label: JSPI2 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-23 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-24 The SPI flash connector is used to flash the EC ROM.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.24 USB 2.0 Connectors CN Label: USB1, USB2, USB4 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-25 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-26 The USB 2.0 connectors connect to USB 2.0 devices. Each pin header provides two USB 2.0 ports.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.25 USB 2.0 Connector (Type A) CN Label: USB3 CN Type: USB Type A CN Location: See Figure 3-26 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-27 The USB Type A connector connects to a USB 2.0/1.1 device.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 3.2.26 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector CN Label: USB3-1 CN Type: 19-pin box header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-27 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-28 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector connects to USB 3.2 devices. This connector provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s) ports.
3.3.2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors CN Label: USB3_1, USB3_2 CN Type: USB 3.2 CN Location: See Figure 3-28 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-30 There are two external USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors on the SPCIE-C246. Description Description VBUS STDA_SSRX_N STDA_SSRX_P GND_DRAIN STDA_SSTX_N STDA_SSTX_P Table 3-30: USB 3.2 Port Pinouts...
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the SPCIE-C246. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the SPCIE-C246 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
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Turn all power to the SPCIE-C246 off: When working with the SPCIE-C246, make sure that it is disconnected from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system. Before and during the installation of the SPCIE-C246, DO NOT: Remove any of the stickers on the PCB board.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.3 Socket LGA1151 CPU Installation WARNING: CPUs are expensive and sensitive components. When installing the CPU please be careful not to damage it in anyway. Make sure the CPU is installed properly and ensure the correct cooling kit is properly installed.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover Step 3: Inspect the CPU socket. Make sure there are no bent pins and make sure the socket contacts are free of foreign material. If any debris is found, remove it with compressed air.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 7: Insert the CPU. Gently insert the CPU into the socket. If the CPU pins are properly aligned, the CPU should slide into the CPU socket smoothly. See Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3: Insert the Socket LGA1151 CPU Step 8: Close the CPU socket.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 9: Connect the 12 V power to the board. Connect the 12 V power from the power supply to the board. Step 0: 4.4 Socket LGA1151 Cooling Kit Installation WARNING: DO NOT attempt to install a push-pin cooling fan.
Do not overtighten the screws. Step 5: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the SPCIE-C246. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips and fan blades.Step 0:...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.5 DIMM Installation To install a DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-6. Figure 4-6: DIMM Installation Step 1: Open the DIMM socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as they can.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.6 System Configuration The system configuration should be performed before installation. 4.6.1 AT/ATX Power Mode Setting The AT and ATX power mode selection is made through the AT/ATX power mode switch which is shown in Figure 4-7.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.6.3 PCIe x16 Channel Mode Setup The SPCIE-C246 supports one PCIe x16 interface on the backplane. The PCIe x16 channel mode setup is made through the BIOS menu in “Chipset System Agent (SA) Configuration ...
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card To update the ME firmware, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Before turning on the system power, short pin 2-3 of the flash descriptor security override jumper. Step 2: Update the BIOS and ME firmware, and then turn off the system power.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.6.5 USB Power Selection The USB power selection is made through the BIOS menu in “Chipset PCH-IO Configuration”. Use the USB Power SW1 and the USB Power SW2 BIOS options to configure whether to provide power to the corresponding USB connectors when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state.
This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors. 4.7.1 SATA Drive Connection The SPCIE-C246 is shipped with two SATA drive cables. To connect the SATA drives to the connectors, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the connectors.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Figure 4-11: SATA Power Drive Connection The SATA power cable can be bought from IEI. See Optional Items in Section 2.4. Page 58...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 4.8 Software Installation All the drivers for the SPCIE-C246 are available on IEI Resource Download Center (https://download.ieiworld.com). Type SPCIE-C246 and press Enter to find all the relevant software, utilities, and documentation. Figure 4-12: IEI Resource Download Center 4.9 Driver Download...
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Step 3: Click the driver file name on the page and you will be prompted with the following window. You can download the entire ISO file ( ), or click the small arrow to find an individual driver and click the file name to download ( ...
® 4.10 Intel AMT Setup Procedure The SPCIE-C246 is featured with the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT). To enable the Intel® AMT function, follow the steps below. Step 1: Make sure at least one of the memory sockets is installed with a DDR4 DIMM.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed. NOTE: Some of the BIOS options may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and are subject to change without prior notice.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Function Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit current page and return to Main Menu General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year. System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications or enable the Intel Virtualization Technology. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration...
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Active Processor Cores [All] Use the Active Processor Cores BIOS option to enable numbers of cores in the processor package. Enable all cores in the processor package. EFAULT Enable one core in the processor package.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.2 PCH-FW Configuration The PCH-FW Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) allows Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) options to be configured. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced AMT BIOS Features...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Enabled Unconfigure ME with resetting MEBx password to default 5.3.3 Trusted Computing Use the Trusted Computing menu (BIOS Menu 5) to configure settings related to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.4 ACPI Settings The ACPI Settings menu (BIOS Menu 6) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Settings Select ACPI sleep state...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.5 iWDD H/W Monitor The iWDD H/W Monitor menu (BIOS Menu 7) contains the fan configuration submenu, and displays the system temperature and CPU fan speed. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card +12V +5VSB +3.3V +3.3VSB 5.3.5.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Use the Smart Fan Mode Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 8) to configure the CPU/system fan temperature and speed settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Auto mode fan start temperature If the CPU temperature is between fan off and fan start, the fan speed change to fan start PWM. To set a value, Use the + or – key to change the value or enter a decimal number between 1 and 100.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.6 F81866 Super IO Configuration Use the F81866 Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) to set or change the configurations for the parallel ports and serial ports. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.6.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration Use the Serial Port 1 Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port n Configuration...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.6.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration Use the Serial Port 2 Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11: Serial Port 2 Configuration MenuBIOS Menu 11) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.6.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration Use the Serial Port 3 Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 12) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port n Configuration...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.6.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration Use the Serial Port 4 Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port n Configuration...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.7 RTC Wake Settings The RTC Wake Settings menu (BIOS Menu 14) enables the system to wake at the specified time. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Wake system with Fixed Time...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Wake up minute Wake up second After setting the alarm, the computer turns itself on from a suspend state when the alarm goes off. 5.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection The Serial Port Console Redirection menu (BIOS Menu 15) allows the console redirection options to be configured.
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Console Redirection [Disabled] Use Console Redirection option to enable or disable the console redirection function. Disabled Disabled the console redirection function EFAULT Enabled Enabled the console redirection function The following options are available in the Console Redirection Settings submenu when the Console Redirection option is enabled.
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Parity [None] Use the Parity option to specify the parity bit that can be sent with the data bits for detecting the transmission errors. None No parity bit is sent with the data bits.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.8.1 Legacy Console Redirection Settings Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Legacy Serial Redirection Port [COM1] Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.9 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 17) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.10 CSM Configuration The CSM Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 18) configures the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) support. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Compatibility Support Module Configuration Enable/Disable CSM Support.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.11 NVMe Configuration Use the NVMe Configuration (BIOS Menu 19) menu to display the NVMe controller and device information. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced NVMe controller and Drive information...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.3.12 iEi Feature Use the iEi Feature menu (BIOS Menu 20) to configure One Key Recovery function. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced iEi Feature Auto Recovery Function Reboot and recover...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4 Chipset Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 21) to access the PCH IO and System Agent (SA) configuration menus. WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Use the System Agent (SA) Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 22) to configure the System Agent (SA) parameters. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset System Agent (SA) Configuration...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.1.1 Memory Configuration Use the Memory Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 23) to view memory information. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Configuration CHA_DIMM0 Populated & Enabled Size 4092 MB (DDR4)
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Primary Display [Auto] Use the Primary Display option to select the primary graphics controller the system uses. The following options are available: Auto Default IGFX PCIe Internal Graphics [Enabled] ...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Primary IGFX Boot Display [VBIOS Default] Use the Primary IGFX Boot Display option to select the display device used by the system when it boots. Configuration options are listed below. VBIOS Default Default ...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Enable Root Port [Enabled] Use the Enable Root Port option to enable or disable the PCI Express (PEG) controller. Disabled Disables the PCI Express (PEG) controller. Enabled Enables the PCI Express (PEG) controller.
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] Use the Restore AC Power Loss BIOS option to specify what state the system returns to if there is a sudden loss of power to the system.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Sets the USB power source to +5V +5V DUAL Sets the USB power source to +5V dual EFAULT BIOS Options Configured USB Ports USB3_1 (external USB 3.2 Gen 1 port) USB Power SW1 USB3_2 (external USB 3.2 Gen 1 port)
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration Use the PCI Express Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 27) to configure the PCI Express and M.2 slots. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Root Port Settings.
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card PCIe Speed [Auto] Use this option to select the support type of the PCI Express slots. The following options are available: Auto Default Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 Detect Non-Compliance Device [Disabled] ...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.2.2 SATA Configuration Use the SATA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 29) to change and/or set the configuration of the SATA devices installed in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Use the SATA Mode Selection option to determine how the SATA devices operate. AHCI Configures SATA devices as AHCI device. EFAULT Intel Configures SATA devices to the Intel RST Premium...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.4.2.3 HD Audio Configuration Use the HD Audio Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 30) to configure the PCH Azalia settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset HD Audio Configuration Control Detection of the HD-Audio device.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.5 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 31) to set system and user passwords. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Password Description...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.6 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 32) to configure system boot options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Configuration...
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Quiet Boot [Enabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots. Disabled Normal POST messages displayed Enabled OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card 5.7 Save & Exit Use the Safe & Exit menu (BIOS Menu 33) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. If the user modifies and/or installs other devices in the equipment, the CE conformity declaration may no longer apply.
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. Outside the European Union–If you wish to dispose of used electrical and ...
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................66 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ....................... 66 Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology [Disabled] ............. 67 Active Processor Cores [All] ....................68 Hyper-threading [Enabled] ....................
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card Auto Recovery Function [Disabled] ................... 88 VT-d [Disabled] ........................90 Primary Display [Auto] ......................92 Internal Graphics [Enabled] ....................92 DVMT Pre-Allocated [32M] ....................92 DVMT Total Gfx Mem [MAX] ....................92 Primary IGFX Boot Display [VBIOS Default] ..............93 PEG Link Width Configuration [1 x16] ................
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface.
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card DIMM Dual Inline Memory Modules are a type of RAM that offer a 64-bit data bus and have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module. The digital inputs and digital outputs are general control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices.
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card LVDS Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) is a dual-wire, high-speed differential electrical signaling system commonly used to connect LCD displays to a computer. POST The Power-on Self Test (POST) is the pre-boot actions the system performs when the system is turned-on.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card E.1 Introduction The DIO connector on the SPCIE-C246 is interfaced to GPIO ports on the Super I/O chipset. The digital inputs and digital outputs are generally control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices. Data can be read or written to the selected address to enable the DIO functions.
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card E.2 Assembly Language Sample 1 AX, 6F08H ;setting the digital port as input AL low byte = value AH – 6FH Sub-function: AL – 9 :Set the digital port as OUTPUT :Digital I/O input value E.3 Assembly Language Sample 2...
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. Contact IEI support or visit the IEI website for specific drivers for other operating systems. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash.
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SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. EXAMPLE PROGRAM: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BL, 30 ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card G.1 PEI Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description Memory not Installed Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice) Recovery started DXEIPL was not found DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found...
SPCIE-C246 Full-size PICMG 1.3 CPU Card H.1 RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU) The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU). The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain substances in the product, and is applicable to RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU).